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5. Mixed Test A mixed test was formulated in the 1968 UK case of Ready Mixed Concrete (South East) Ltd v Minister for Pensions and National Insurance [1968] 2 QB 497. In this case the status of an owner driver of a truck which was used exclusively to deliver a company’s products was challenged. Here McKenna J said the following: “ A contract of service exists if three conditions are fulfilled; (i) The servant agrees that, in consideration of a wage or other remuneration, he will provide…

2015). By targeting exclusively on the heavyweight motorcycle segment and concentrating on mini niches such as customized, touring, and standard motorcycles in the heavyweight division, the company gains a competitive edge through being unique in its industry (“Harley-Davidson's focus strategy,” 2012). Generic competitive strategy. Harley-Davidson’s generic competitive strategy reflects unique product features as a main…

What You Don't Know About Your Soul Book One By: L. Robb www.latisharobb.com TABLE OF CONTENTS FORWARD DEDICATION CHAPTER 1- WHAT IS A SOUL CHAPTER 2- O.B.E.'S (OUTER BODY EXPERIENCES) CHAPTER 3- THIS CAR WE DRIVE CHAPTER 4- THE CIRCLE OF LIFE CHAPTER 5- YOU CHOOSE YOU CHAPTER 6- THE AGES CHAPTER 7- UNIVERSAL LAWS CHAPTER 8- KARMIC SITUATIONS CHAPTER 9- KARMIC ENTANGLEMENTS- CURRENT FAMILY KARMIC SITUATION CHAPTER 10- WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?…

1. Google's decision to enter the China and the risks they ignored. At a board meeting, in 2005 Google decided to enter China in an attempt to capture the 2nd largest economy in the world and a market oriented economy with speedily growing private sector. Google first announced a Chinese version of Google.com in 2000 operated in California i.e. outside of China. The Google.com was translated to Chinese from US version and thus the speed of the search engine was slow. Google made this decision…

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences This study proposes the launch strategy of an aerosol spray paint which is designed for the use in a DIY market of the automotive refinish segment. Launching a new product requires a creative and analytical approach that will embrace the needs of a variety of customers. Therefore the key to success, during the launch stage of a new product, lies in finding those customer segments which are most disposed to become…

After being used exclusively for military purposes, global positioning systems (GPS) are now available for civil use. GPS technology has become a part of today's life so it is not regarded as some kind of a miracle any more, but rather as a useful tool for navigation in unknown places and getting from point A to point B with less pain. GPS units are cool navigational tools for private car owners, but when it concerns the owners of entire fleets of cars and trucks, GPS tracking systems can be of…

Presentation summary The speaker, Jack Jachmann simply illustrates us how could we convince investors to invest the company in a short period of time with a PowerPoint. Firstly, he briefly describes the company's development and the product revenue situation, and how much investment that he is looking for now. After that, he shows us why there are abundant market opportunities of his product, LabPatch by pointing out that the blood biomarker measuring is an essential element at various stages…

Many people would associate the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 as the world’s worst human-caused ecological disaster, citing the devastating effect the spilled oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico. Although the slick has spread over a large area, destroy BP’s publicity, and has killed many marine-based wildlife, other events in history makes the oil spill appear incredibly minor in comparison. For example, in John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath, the Dust Bowl, a result of bad farming techniques…

In the database article, "Prevention Prosecution Protection: HUMAN TRAFFICKING," Dearnley and Chalke convey essential steps to battle human trafficking. Raising awareness and understanding modern day slavery are necessary in combating the problem. Awareness of trafficking must be increased, as “many people still do not know what trafficking is, or do not care” (Dearnley and Chalke). If awareness is heightened, then people will realize the significance of their potential to prevent human…

Should the artist's music in advertise be a normal thing? I oppose this idea that the advertising business should just be able to use musician's music without their consent. There are two reasons why I don't support this idea. One reason is because Internet services that stream music are taking the place of buying the music which decreases the sales of CDs, records, and cassettes which have been sold over the years. Another reason why I don't support this idea is because any loss in album sales…