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- 771: Chinese Economic Reform
- ... asserted that the Open Policy and the coastal development strategy have allowed Deng to entrench his political power and will allow his power to be sustained even after death. (Shirk 47) With the influx of business into the area, it was necessary for the CCP to pump billions of dollars into improving the cities facilities. To that end forty billion dollars worth of public works projects were allocated by the central ... Boeing Company announced its intention to invest $100 million in a plant in Xian, China, to make tail sections for 737 jetliners ("Boeing" D4). In addition, the Du Pont Company predicted that its investments and business in China could increase as much as ten times by the end of the century ("Du Pont" D2). Du Pont's chairman attributed the company's negotiations in China to the fact that the country's financial changes, improved infrastructure and rising disposable income has encouraged the company to expand its business activities ("Du Pont" D2). The Chinese government had to make conscientious attempts to promote the strength of the country's economy while protecting its citizens. And so, in 1994, the Chinese government instituted tight- ...
- 772: The Harness Conspiracy
- ... live" (39). This image does not suggest that she would give up life as easily as she supposedly does. Her illnesses were either planned or were hugely coincidental, because "Each time Peter returned from a business trip, Emma was ailing for a month or two . . . " (40). She never got sick when Peter was away on "business." They kept this charade of her "illness" to give the impression that her death was imminent. It is also peculiar that Emma always did her own work and refused to hire a girl, but the ... alleged death. Peter gives us many of the clues himself when he sees Ed Chappell at the Ramona Hotel and in his drunken stupor, almost reveals the entire plan. His reasoning behind all of his "business trips" is release. He says, "I'd'a busted if I hadn't . . . " (55). He feels that he needs escape and time away from his wife. It is peculiar, to say the least, that ...
- 773: The Effects Of Inflation
- ... showed that inflation is on the rise", is the article that I chose to review. I found the article on the Wall Street Journal's web page. In it there are different links to current business articles, stock market updates, and current issues in the nation's economy. The article that I found basically dealt with the rise of inflation; this article was published on November 5, 1999. The article talks ... it the highest its reached in the inflation pool. With manufacturers paying higher prices for materials and supplies, shows a growing assumption that inflation is on the rise. "The Columbia University's Center for International Business Cycle Research said that its leading inflation index rose for the fourth straight month in October to 109.0 from a downwardly revised 108.7 in September." With the rise of material costs it is ... types of inflation one is Demand Pull Inflation; meaning "changes in the price level are attributed to an excess of total spending beyond the economy's capacity to produce. Because resources are fully employed, the business sector cannot respond to this excess demand by expanding output, so the excess demand bids up the prices of the limited real output, causing demand pull inflation." This more or less is called "too ...
- 774: Software Piracy
- ... giving an unauthorized copy to another individual. All are illegal and a federal crime. Penalties include fines of up to $250,000 and jail terms up to five years (Title 18, Section 2320 and 2322). Business Software Alliance (BSA) The Business Software Alliance (BSA) promotes the continued growth of the software industry through its international public policy, enforcement, and education programs in 65 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Founded in 1988, BSA's mission is to advance free and open world trade for legitimate business software by advocating strong intellectual property protection for software. BSA's worldwide members include the leading publishers of software for personal computers such as Adobe Systems, Inc., Apple Computer, Inc., Autodesk, Inc., Bentley Systems, ...
- 775: Treating People Fairly Is A Right That Has Been Changed By Affirmative Action
- ... between Aderand Construction, Inc. v. Pena to the Supreme Court. The prime contractor under a Federal Highway construction contract containing a compensation clause, awarded a subcontract to a company that was certified as a small business which hired minorities. Aderand Construction, which submitted a low bid on the same subcontract but was not certified, filed suit against Federal officials, claiming that the compensation clause violated the equal protection component of the ... a lenient standard and sent the case back. Many of these court cases should not even happen. If a company or employer could choose the best person to fill the position in his or her business, instead of trying to please all different races or people he would be better off. The biggest document that states what affirmative action should be about is the Declaration of Independence. The key to that ... enough. By not giving the job to someone who is the most qualified, but rather giving it to a minority or a woman with less skill, may actually punish you by the quality of your business work going into a decline. Politicians in Washington D.C. are in favor of either trying to improve affirmative action or eliminate it all together. Although there has been a great deal of talk ...
- 776: Eliminating The Capital Gains Tax
- Eliminating The Capital Gains Tax One of the major obstacles facing all entrepreneurs in the United States when starting a new business or expanding an existing one is raising capital. Here capital refers to money that people invest in a business. Investment and entrepreneurship are the heart and soul of a lively economy. There is no other economic task more important than investing one's capital into new ideas and new enterprises. Therefore capital raised from ... a dramatic downturn as the rate was hiked 40% in 1987 (Venture Economics). Eliminating the capital gains tax would augment the incentives to invest in new and expanding ventures. In a report from the Small Business Survival Committee's July 1994 newsletter, economists Gary and Aldona Robbins estimated the economic impact of eliminating the federal capital gains tax. By the year 2000, the Robbins' projected that a zero percent capital ...
- 777: Its Simply Red Herring
- ... and skills, but mainly bide their time until they can get a degree that helps them get a job, whereupon they begin to learn what they really need to know. Meantime, colleges are in the business of wooing students and persuading their parents to invest large sums of money to support faculty and services that aren't really very useful or essential. A big scam, really, that society foists upon itself ... When he becomes 28, he would have earned $7,199 less on his job from 22 to 28 than his college-educated friend, but he d acquire his own new-car dealership. If successful in business, he could expect to make more than the average college graduate does. Bird claims that students of today do not understand that financial returns alone, students would be better off with the money than with ... arts education is supposed form a foundation of ideals, and getting a degree does not prepare you for anything. And if money were what you are aiming for, you would rather be off going into business. Therefore, to go to college solely for the reason of attaining a high paying job should not be the reason.
- 778: Transfers Of Technology From The Developing World
- ... overpopulation and crime. All of these factors resulting from technological transfers will lead to an overall increase in living standard. In the corporate world of North America, it has never been easier to start a business or company. Using modern technology such and the Internet and a computer, an individual or group of individuals can become major players in today's ever increasing electronic economy. As the overall cost of doing business drops, it will make "the technology more rapidly available, at a decreased cost"(Freund, pg.2) and therefore level the economic playing field. As companies start cropping up, built around a new information based economy ... increase food production and therefore feed those in need. Unfortunately, most agriculture is for export and therefore does not help to combat hunger. Transfers of agricultural and industrial technology that allow for the streamlining of business, such as combines and the production line, will create new jobs and contribute to increased production output. As the developing world experiences this technological transfer and growth, the demand for power in these countries ...
- 779: Body Modification in Todays Society
- ... Yes, piercings you can take out but tattoos will always be there. Thank God that I got my tattoo on my back where people cant see it because I have learned that in the business world tattoos are nothing to be desired and that you could possibly risk a job because of it. Body piercing is believed to be a self-imposed rite of passage. By this I mean that ... I patiently tried to explain to him that the stud in my tongue didn't mean that I was on drugs any more than the color of his tie meant that he smoked cigars. The business world is very conservative and thats how you should look. It would be extremely uncommon to see people with tattoos all over and piercings everywhere to be working for a successful company. I know ... must understand that. In order to succeed in this tough society people must learn to fit in and relate to people. People do not communicate well with people who are considered outcasts. Especially in the business world, one must portray his or her appearance in a likely manner, for example, look conservative and professional. Tattoos and piercings are not conservative or professional.
- 780: Women In The Police Force
- ... sometimes a problem on a police force also. "Six out of every ten female Mounties surveyed say that they have experience some sort of sexual harassment in the force, says an internal RCMP study"(Canadian Business & Culture, 26). Many women have to put up with men making suggestive comments to them. The females can either make a formal complaint, not say anything so as not to cause a problem, or ask ... Lunneborg, Patricia W. 1989. Women Police Officers. Springfield, Illinois: Charles C Thomas Publishers. Martin, Susan Ehrlich, and Jurik, Nancy C. Doing Justice, Doing Gender. Sage Publications "RCMP Having Trouble Getting and Keeping Female Mounties". Canadian Business & Culture . pg.11. August, 1996. "Survey Suggests Majority of Female Mounties Have Been Sexually Harassed". Canadian Business & Culture. pg.26. September, 1996.
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