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- 7041: 401(k) Plans
- ... assistant of public communications at Ernst and Young, "many experts consider this to be one of the riskiest investments for a 401 (k)-but may be worth it if you think your company has a great future." (Sasanow, 45) A recent survey shows that 18 percent of all companies made their matching contributions this way. Now for small, fast-growing businesses this would not seem as much of a risk since these companies' stock are generally on the increase. But for some large corporations, this is a great risk for employees since a lot of their retirement money is now based on how well the company does. Some say that because contribution matching is now based on how well the company does, then ...
- 7042: Collective Bargaining in the Workplace
- ... of basic rights in the work place than their Continental colleagues. Most trade unionists prefer to put a grievance ‘through procedure' rather than go to an industrial tribunal. Dubin has described collective bargaining as ‘the great social invention that has institutionalised industrial conflict' and by the Donovan Commission as ‘right which is or should be the prerogative of every worker in a democratic society'. It could be also defined as a ... more indirect form of opposition in the form of ‘sophisticated paternalism'. These companies firmly refuse to recognise trade unions and take the position that they can best look after their employees' interests but they take great care in recruitment, selection, training, counselling and remuneration to keep employees sufficiently happy to be unattracted to trade unions. Recognition remains the threshold for various new statutory rights including information relevant to collective bargaining, consultation ...
- 7043: The US Economy Is In A Growth Spurt
- ... world can match America's ability to adjust to the new realities, he says, citing the US' flexible labor force among other factors." He also thinks that the long term government bonds will be a great investment. In the November 27, 1995 issue of Berrons, an article appeared on pg. 18 titled "No Bum Steer". This article was based on the views of market strategist, Don Hayes. Mr. Hays was very ... I'd invest in the market! It looks like things will steadily get better for the US economy, but I don't know how much better in just six months. The long-term prospects look great right now - Gee! Maybe I'll start saving up...
- 7044: The Merger of Banks
- ... neighborhood mortgage banker's face if a would-be customer walked in without warning and without proof of having any financial worth himself, and proceeded to announce that he had found a property without any great distinction, that may be somewhat structurally weak, possessed only questionable appeal, was not in the greatest of neighborhoods. And for all that great value and “exposure,” he wanted to offer only three or four times its market value? Oh yes, he also wants to repeat the process the following month with a different property. The commercial, private or ...
- 7045: Aerospace Engineers
- ... for most of the remaining jobs. States with large aerospace manufacturers, like California, Washington, Texas, and Florida, have the most aerospace engineers. Job Outlook Individuals seeking employment as aerospace engineers are likely to face a great deal of competition. The decrease in demand from the Defense Department for military aircraft, missiles, and other aerospace systems has caused mergers among many defense contractors. Money from the Federal Government for research and development ... spend a considerable amount of time outdoors at construction sites, mines, and oil and gas exploration sites, where they can monitor or direct operations or solve any problems that may occur onsite. Some engineers travel great distances to plants or worksites. Most engineers work a standard 40-hour week. At times, deadlines or design standards may bring extra pressure to a job. When this happens, engineers may work long hours and ...
- 7046: Free Trade Agreement and Its Affect on Canadian Business
- ... France has never been considered a large power in production before and lacks the manufactuing ability of the US or Germany. Another trend is that of US and Canadian firms banding together. This makes a great deal of sense since not only can they handle the North American market in a more unified fashion, but they are stronger and thus more able to compete with Japanese and EEC competitors. Many multi ... Conrad, a Canadian economist says: "What Canada really needs is a window of the world to leap out of". 4 The window has come and it is up to business and government to make this great leap and allow Canada to reach its full potential. Bibliography Cameron, Duncan. The Free Trade Papers. James Lorimor & Company, Publishers, Toronto, 1986 The Canada and US FTA (Complete Doccument), External affairs Canada, Ottawa Laxer, James ...
- 7047: Russia' Economic Transition
- ... the Ukraine. Neither side was willing to budge. Finally Russia backed down, and control was left to the Ukraine. Nevertheless, during that period of stalemate, Russo-Ukrainian relations, diplomatic and more importantly economic, suffered a great lose. Slander and many outcries of corruption had been directed at many of the policy makers in both countries. Trade between the two nations has also dropped to an all time low. Out of Russia ... their overall Gross Domestic Product when compared to statistics recorded in 1992. Uzbekistan had a rating in 1992 of -11.1% and Georgia had a whopping -45.6%. In 1995, the totals showed signs of great improvement; both at -5.0% (Table 2). Contraction was still occuring, but at a slower rate. This in turn provided some hope. There was even a larger increase in the country of Armenia where the ...
- 7048: Enterprise & Entrepreneuralism
- ... accountancy was in advance of a role model stage-1 business, providing efficient systems and controls for Dillons' auditing. All secondary audits were made into a fully computerised relational-database system. Sources of finance: A great boost for the business was the initial investment by Dillons, this was followed by continued investments by the silent partner, Mr Devis, to enable increased expansion of the store. Major Investments: At this stage, no ... investments made by Dillons management, location of the shop and the lack of any similar shops in the local environment. At all stages of the business life cycle it appears that there is never a great financial threat to Mr Pettifer. During expansion, nearly all the risk involved was presented to Dillons management and Mr Devis in their capital investments. After expansion, good trading and a good relationship with the priciple ...
- 7049: Skittles
- ... to determine if the objective has been achieved by monitoring the increase or decrease in the level of regular repeat customers over the next year. Our second objective is one in which we have a great deal of concern. It is to eliminate our internal weaknesses. While we are concerned, we feel most confident about getting it achieved. This is because internal weaknesses are those which we have the most ability ... make use of free passes for entertainment and meal discount coupons as well. As with any product , we are hoping that word of mouth will also help in establishing the reputation of Skittles as a great place for entertainment and dinning. DISCUSSION OF SUPPLY TO RESTAURANT The supply of Skittles' food and beverages will be handled through a combination of several wholesale and retail suppliers. For our beef, pork, lamb and ...
- 7050: No Need for Drastic Change
- ... not benefit from other countries products. For example, we receive oil from the Middle East to drive our cars, without oil we would not be able to drive. Our supply of oil is not as great as other countries. Without travel we would not be able to transport it from there to here. Furthermore, travel is important for people to be are of different cultures and other types of life. We ... grow, develop, or change. We would not have different types of perspectives from other countries with different views other than our won. Therefore, our lives would not be as culturally diverse. Travel is also a great way for people to get out into the world and experience things form a different perspective. Without travel, a person’s experiences would then be very limited. Compassion for others in different cultures would be ...
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