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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This study gives a postcolonial exploration of the depiction of the African in selected Kenyan films. It assesses the extent to which the colonial experience influenced the portrayal of the African in the selected Western films. The study proceeds to find out how the portrayal of the African in the Western films has informed the re-presentation of the African in the Kenyan films. The overall methodological approach to this study is mainly qualitative in nature. The study is limited to four purposively sampled films namely, Out of Africa, Kitchen Toto, Kolormask and The Battle of the Sacred Tree.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 112 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The question of reception and its application to thechanging dynamics of media industries has often beenpresented in various contexts. In Tanzania, fordecades, there is an occurring neo liberal economy.This type of economy demonstrates the availability ofevery type or genres of films for film audience¿sconsumption. In such a situation, therefore, onewonders what do the Tanzanian film audiences chooseto watch. This study used structured and unstructuredinterviews, observations, and survey as methods ofresearch. Questionnaire were also used in collectingdata. The study analyzes film receptions centered onthe following demographics; age, gender, educationallevel, occupation and income level and regions wherefilm audiences are found. The study put forward Dares Salaam film audience as a group of populationwhere such differences are a phenomenon. The study was able to reveal that the dynamism thatis taking place in Tanzania film industry at bothlevels of operations, that of production,distribution and exhibition, is caused also by theaudience¿s choice of films that they watch.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 112 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This paper examines the ways in which corruption inIndia has influenced the investment decisions of MNCsoperating or planning to operate in the country. Itfocuses not only on the direct channels through whichcorruption discourages FDI, but also on the indirectones, by analyzing the corruption-infrastructure-FDIand the corruption-human capital-FDI nexus inparticular. The paper finds out that both the directcosts and the indirect influence throughinfrastructure discourage FDI greatly. Whilecorruption affects human capital substantially, thisis not a major obstacle to FDI.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The problem and primary aim of this study is to disclose predictors of employee turnover and create an understanding of the impact management has and the role it plays in actively shaping the degree of employee satisfaction and ultimately the attachment to the employer. The purpose of this research is to reveal useful knowledge for the literature as well as the examined organization on how to control employee turnover through management behavior and attitudes. Furthermore the aim is to gain greater insights into the extent and kind of impact management has in shaping core organizational matters.To explore this dynamic, a multi-method approach is adopted in which seven fast food stores in Germany, all sharing the same corporate label, under the same franchisee are examined. A combination between a grounded theory and case study approach is adopted. The former is in the shape of semi-structured interviews which are analyzed qualitatively and the latter is in the form of demographic data from employees which are analyzed quantitatively.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Strategy is the science or art of combining and employing the means of war in planning and directing large military movements and operations. A business model is the plan implemented by a company to generate revenue and make a profit from operations. The model includes the components and functions of the business, as well as the revenues it generates and the expenses it incurs. The strategy of a business is ¿how our company will get there¿. Direction to head, finding the buyers needs and the customers we serve. The business model is ¿how our company makes the strategy work¿. Strategy is the business approach and competitive initiatives. Business model will be set to whether revenues and costs flowing from the ¿strategy¿ established; also, if the strategy can be profitable and feasible.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Investment in artworks has been increasing since the 1980s. This is because investors may earn positive returns while enjoying the aesthetic value of the underlying asset. Art market research has progressively gathered the attention of the literature since information on auction transaction prices became publicly available. This book especially aims to shed light on the variables that may drive the return pattern of artworks belonging to a specific art movement or art period. For this purpose, I use a dataset composed of different art indexes. The final objective of this work is to provide a forecasting model able to predict which art index will have the highest return a year from estimation date. This work could be useful for institutional investors like funds of funds willing to take investment positions in the art market. The results provided by this analysis could also be used as an initial step in the building process of a portfolio including a wide range of asset classes. Private investors will be able to trade art indexes through financial instruments in the near future. Moreover, they will have a view on the drivers that could move the return of art movements.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -In order that infrastructure development continues in the light of the heavy financial burden of many governments, private sector participation is required. This requires establishing and adopting investment schemes that will be attractive to the business community as well as in the interest of the governments and citizens. A number of schemes, which attempt to involve the private sector, have evolved. Two of these, BOT (Build Operate Transfer) and PIM (Participatory Irrigation Management) have gained tremendous support from the World Bank and have been embraced and adopted in many countries. The World Bank continues to encourage countries, which have not embraced them yet to do so. In many of the developing countries adoption of these schemes pose a problem due to the pre-requisite policy formation and adjustment that has to take place. Governments may also have to give up control they have maintained in certain areas, and the private sector given a greater say. In the light of this it is essential that the schemes be studied into detail and adaptations made to suit particular countries.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Green is not just a trend, a fad or a movement; neither is it just a result of the media hype. Jake Grant (2008) calls it the next revolution (after the Internet). Green has grabbed the general public's attention and they have become increasingly critical and political in their consumer behaviour. This has resulted in corporations spending millions of dollars on green marketing and the communication of green efforts in general. Many businesses have jumped on the green bandwagon and the number of green markets, businesses and marketing campaigns is growing. Thus, green is losing its uniqueness. It is therefore time to question if it is still appropriate to consider green as a differentiation factor in marketing communication.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The need for an international currency dates back to at least the Byzantine Empire. The United States Dollar has been the leading world money since at least the Bretton Woods agreement. However, in recent years the flaws of the Dollar standard have become prominent and competition has presented itself to the Dollar regime. What does the future hold for the Dollar Standard International trade flows have never been larger nor more essential to sustained global growth, making a medium of exchange all the more essential. What will happen to international trade if the Dollar standard is replaced What will happen to America's political power when its currency is not longer the international unit of exchange This essay analyzes the current status of the Dollar as world money and evaluates its future as the world's leading international currency.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The main purpose of this study is to find out how a training program can be evaluated from the perspectives of the employees.The literature reviewed highlighted that the effectiveness of a training program can be fairly measured by comparing pre-training expectations with post ¿training experience. It examines the effectiveness of a training program offered to 108 trainees of a leading private sector bank .The data was extracted from the employees through a questionnaire based on Kirkpatrick¿s model of training evaluation. A chi-square test revealed that the demographic variables are independent of the efficacy gap. A paired sample t- test was conducted and it has been concluded that the trainees did not find the program effective. The factor analysis indicates that the grouping of the variables into factors fairly matches with the Kirkpatrick¿s model of training evaluation with certain exceptions. Finally, a multiple regression analysis was conducted which revealed that the factors extracted in factor analysis are significant in explaining training effectiveness.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 108 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -For a long time remuneration of top executives has been a hot topic in the business debate. A lot of people have complained that executives and board members have been too greedy and an absence of morals at the highest executive level has been argued. Especially in the banking sector these concerns have been made as the financial crisis of the late 2000¿s highlighted the paradox of various top executives receiving very high bonuses while at the same time their banks were going bankrupt or being saved by government interventions. But what is the whole system behind most executive incentive schemes Which factors make the banking sector different from other sectors Which guidelines already exist in the area Can shareholder and stakeholder interests be balanced And can we make systemic changes to better, and smarter, align performance with compensation These are among the questions that this book will answer.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 100 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The decision of financing the assets andday to day business activities is very crucial for acompany as a lot of resources are involved in it.Thisbook tells about finansing sources and determinantsof capital structure in the Indian Corporate sector.It also focuses on the changes in the borrowingpattern due to liberalization in 1991.Liberalization had been an important happening inthe history of Indian economy because it has openedthe gates to some new financing avenues apart fromthe traditional ones.The analysis done, has revealedcertain facts and figures and pros and cons of theseavenues.This will be helpful to a decision makers ofa company.The researchers, the academicians and thestudends will also be benefited by this book.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book examines international differences in firms' Cost of Capital across 40 countries. I analyze whether the effectiveness of a country's Securities regulation, Investors protection, corporate Tax rate and the effective corporate Tax rate are systematically related to cross-country differences in the Cost of Capital. I estimate the firms' implied Cost of Capital for the year 2005 using the Target Price model implemented by Botosan and Plumlee (2005), and the Price Earnings Growth model (PEG-model) implemented by Easton(2005). My results support the research hypothesis and the conclusion that firms from countries with, stronger securities regulation, stronger investors¿ protection, higher corporate tax rate and higher effective tax rate have a significantly lower cost of capital. However, the security regulation variable was not significantly, but negatively related to the Cost of Capital when I included the control variables of firms¿ Size and the book-to-market value ratio into the estimation model. This book is value relevant for several investors, stakeholders and firms with common share issue and management making decisions.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Hilly north-eastern state of ArunachalPradesh is not only a late starter but also a lowperformer in schooling and educational achievement.Its journey towards literacy and education is mainlya post-independence phenomenon. Despite the goodprogress in educational performance it is among theleast educationally developed state. Multipledisadvantages like, ¿ hilly and steep terrain, lowroad connectivity and isolation, infrastructuralbottlenecks, subsistence economy and the low income ¿together cause low enrolment and attendance amongchildren. While research works on Economics ofeducation in Arunachal Pradesh are scarce, this workwould fill up the gap and would be very much usefulto students, teachers, researchers interested in thisarea and the policy makers. It discusses theeducational progress of this state from a historicalperspective; makes a cross section analysis of itsliteracy and examine the different alternatives forachieving the MDG and universal enrolment. It alsoanalyses the enrolment, stagnation and dropout amongthe primary school children; and finds out thedifferent school specific and household specificfactors of dropout.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 100 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Majority of conflicts usually end up with unintended grave consequences.And yet, conflicts are one of the inevitable phenomena in human relations. In a bid to avoid, and at times to cope up with, such encounters human beings have been developing various indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms that are playing pivotal role for peaceful co-existence of their societies for ages. This book, therefore, analyzes the challenges and prospects of one of the indigenous conflict transformation institutions in Ethiopian.In doing so, the book takes into account the newly emerging theory of conflict transformation mechanisms, major causes, levels and actors of conflicts as well as challenges and prospects of indigenous conflict transformation institutions. To this effect, the research selected a case study to illustrate the nature, strengths and weaknesses of a traditional conflict transformation mechanisms. Consequently, the book informs public policymakers in their efforts to revitalize indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms through meaningful harmonize them with the modern judiciary and other conflict resolution systems. Furthermore, it can serve as a stepping stone for further studies.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Access to land is governed by tenure arrangements affecting the production and productivity of the farm. Gaining access through renting in has both positive and negative implications. In Nepal, sharecropping is widely practiced in Mid Western Region, but there is a gap in academic study as to whether this benefits the farmers and makes them food sufficient. In this context, this study attempts to find out the implications of land tenure concerning agricultural households on food sufficiency through a field study in the sampled area. The major findings are that while secured land tenure very importantly affects the livelihood of land-dependent people, this secured tenure alone is not sufficient for them to attain food sufficiency if that land is unproductive. Family size, land size, type of land and type of tenure governs land tenure system in such a way that these were found to have a tremendous impact in household food sufficiency. A more in-depth research in these areas is needed that would contribute to better understanding of the nexus between secured tenure and the household food security.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 108 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The credit information system is a crucial prerequisite element for a healthy financial market, the sharing of borrower credit information can have several affects, the sharing of positive information can help to screen the borrowers and solve the adverse selection problem, whereas sharing only default information can work as a borrower discipline mechanism, the intermediate position i.e. sharing overall indebt ness of the borrower may reduce the incentive to over borrow from various lenders without any of them realising, moreover the credit information system can help in solving the start up problem for young entrepreneurs in developing countries, the borrower can build his/her reputation collateral which is viewed by some banks as of greater value than the physical collateral .Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book examined the food security situation of Pakistan for the annual period of 1971 to 2008. To examine whether Pakistan fulfill the condition of a food secure country is far from developed in the literature. The book analyzes the Auto Regressive Distributed Lag Model to measure the determinants of food security in Pakistan. The determinants are measured along with Long run ARDL model and short run elasticities are measured with Error correction model of ARDL Approach and conclude that the situation of food security in Pakistan need drastic improvement. Hence, the book will be very useful to academics and lay readers.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 96 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Over the years, efforts have been made to increase the developmental strides of African countries. Many projects move from donor countries in the western world into Africa to help improve the lives of the people. However, these efforts have not been able to redeem Africa from abject poverty and indebtedness to the West. Various projects that are targeted towards the reduction of poverty are normally completed with no changes in the lives of the people. These projects, in my opinion, have not been scrutinised to assess their capabilities of meeting some stated target. This book compares the use of capital budgeting techniques by companies in three Western European countries and three West African countries, using data from firms in Western Europe and West Africa. The main aim is to analyse the use of capital budgeting techniques by companies in both economic blocs from a comparative perspective to see whether economic development matters in the choice of which technique to use. The empirical evidence show that Western European CFOs on average use more sophisticated capital budgeting techniques than their counterparts in West African.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Participation in secondary school education has come to focus in many developing countries who now regard it as basic education and want full participation in the cycle if they have to record faster socio-economic development. However, they face the quandary of removing the costs that impede students' participation. This has prompted governments to introduce tuition free secondary education which largely, has boosted secondary school participation rates. But even with this measure, a section of students regarded as the bottom poor have still failed to gain access to secondary school education prompting governments to introduce bursary subsidies. This book documents evidence from Kenya's bursary subsidy scheme. It highlights the inequalities in the disbursements, curruption and nepotism facing the scheme and recommends measures that could correct an otherwise good intentioned scheme.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 108 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Families made up of one an Arab Muslim parent, Western parent and their children were examined to find out what unique dynamics and issues they face. Bi-ethnic Arab and American participants completed a questionnaire about demographics and underwent an in- depth interview that explored their experiences as a bi-ethnic person and the dynamics within their families. Participants reported a variety of experiences, though certain themes were extrapolated from their responses. Participants either identified more strongly with their Western mother or their Middle Eastern father. Feelings of marginalization were identified as part of the bi-cultural Arab and American experience as well as some identity confusion. Participants also reported that they felt unable to disclose as much information about their life to their Middle Eastern fathers as they did their American mothers.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This research aims to shed light into the influence of trademarks on the due diligence process of VC funds. Finding the most-promising and eventually outpacing start-ups is at the core of a venture capitalist's activities. VCs seek herefor signals that ease the process. Previous research shows that intellectual property plays a significant role in a VC's decision-making. Due to the growing importance of trademarks, on the one hand, to protect incurred expenses, and on the other hand, as a reflection of the company's existing marketing know-how trademarks might have an influence on the amount invested in start-ups. The analysis at hand examines whether factors such as the presence of trademarks as well as the number of unique classes a trademark is registered in have an influence on the invested amount. Another layer that is added to the analysis are interaction effects, namely do different types of investors value the presence of trademarks differently and does the industry of a start-up play a role in the valuation of trademarks.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 92 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Criminal Procedure Code of Northern Nigeria and the Criminal Procedure Act of Southern States of Nigeria grant some powers to the Nigerian Police Force, apart from that of the provision of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1979 and also of the Police Act. The work examines the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code and that of the Criminal Procedure Act as they relate to the powers of the Nigerian Police for comparison. It also attempt to contrast them, as this will enable Law Students and other readers understand the comparison and contrast of both Codes so that differences are made clear.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The practice of Mothering is largely persuaded by some specific expectations whether the woman is employed or not. Such assertions are more provident in case of care work and particularly for Child care work. Present study explores the dynamics of child care options for service holder urban mothers in Bangladesh. Available formal and non-formal options to raise pre-school children are brought in to focus. Government policy interventions are also examined in this regard. The large-scale entry of women into the work force in last two decades has vitally changed the fabric of work and family life in Bangladesh. Present study investigates the other side of economic empowerment; the space of mothers in between family and work. In fact it is an attempt to unlash, how care works pave the way from a successful, long aspired career to non-employment and downward occupational mobility; how an employed mother pays to perform politically induced set of social roles centered on care work Finally, it sets forth the notion that ¿mothering and care work is fascinated in much extent¿Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This work on pooling in insolvency was based onresearch supervised at the Australian NationalUniversity. Its objectives are two fold. The first concernsdissecting and critiquing the concept of pooling. Theideas developed in the work shift the key focus ofpooling from an inquiry into the insolvent companiesthemselves to a focus on unsecured creditors. This shifted focus thereby addresses the subtlety ofhow the costs of corporate group insolvenciesactually impact on creditors. Additional analysis isdone through an interest¿s analysis of the differentcategories of unsecured creditors. The second objective of the book is to consider theadequacy of Australian legislation and policy toassist developments in this field.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -On January 1, 1994, a small peasant army known as the Zapatistas took control of several towns in the Mexican state of Chiapas to protest the erosion of national sovereignty and indigenous rights caused by the federal government¿s policies promoting neoliberal globalization. Paradoxically, after the uprising, the Mexican government perceived the Zapatista rebellion as a direct threat to state sovereignty, while the Zapatistas became dependent on global technology and civil society to promote their cause. The translation of the economic debate into the Zapatista rebellion highlights the contradictions of an increasingly globalized economy and its unacknowledged consequences on the individual.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 100 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Films made with socially relevant themes have become epitome in relfecting literary realism in Hindi Cinema. Issues dealt in these films range from the plight of farmers to independence struggle;and social discrimination. Cinema is a strong medium of influence and can therefore, be used for the most contextual concern of today- the HIV/AIDS. One of the films ¿Tiyä¿ reflects the plight of HIV/AIDS in India. They are being discriminated in schools. The policymakers need to initiate immediate action to prevent HIV/AIDS in children from being discriminated.Efforts to protect them from discrimination and exploitation are urgent. ¿Tiya.¿ communicates this effortlessly yet strongly. Workplace and societal discrimiantion is effectively projected in the other two films.Film- makers are not crusader for the fight against HIV/AIDS. However, strength of their medium can be well used in creating awareness and dispelling myths regarding HIV/AIDS.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 104 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This project starts from two emerging trends in multinational enterprise management which have received a lot of attention in literature: the establishment of global R&D networks, and the related increased subsidiaries autonomy, and the explosion in alliances from the 1980s on. This work puts together these two knowledge fields in order to explore the degree of subsidiaries autonomy in strategic technology alliances. Three case studies, namely Roche, GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis, have been proposed: in all of them, R&D structure includes the presence of foreign subsidiaries in charge of R&D activities with a good level of autonomy. This leads to the fact that they are involved in the implementation of alliances, executing the activities agreed. However, as far as the possibility of developing collaborations on their own is concerned, evidence is mixed. This work is successful in providing some valuable insight to people interested in the role of subsidiaries in developing and managing strategic technology alliances.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is the first international mechanism controlling proliferation of missiles and related technology. The core limitation imposed by MTCR is on proliferation of high propulsion ballistic missiles and related technology. It strictly limits the export of missiles capable of delivering a 500 kilogram payload to a 300-kilometer distance, otherwise known as 500kg/300km standard. MTCR also sets clear rules regarding the export behaviour of its member countries. The export limits guiding interaction among non-member countries apply equally to MTCR members. However, little attention has been paid to whether or not MTCR members indeed abide by MTCR rules.Taking into consideration the fact that missile defense uses the same technology as offensive missiles, this work is dedicated to understanding whether joint missile defense development programs between the United States and her allies might undermine the principles and rules of MTCR and therefore potentially contribute to the proliferation of ballistic missiles and related technology.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 96 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.