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Opening up how rd is changing in the telecommunications sector today

Opening up how rd is changing in the telecommunications sector today

... Opening up How R&D is changing in the telecommunications sector today Preface Opening up: How R&D is changing in the telecommunications sector today investigates how technology and ... dayto-day operating business while remaining extremely close to their customers” © The Economist Intelligence Unit 2008 Opening up How R&D is changing in the telecommunications sector today How many ... to this kind of breakthrough Opening up How R&D is changing in the telecommunications sector today Today new technology, tomorrow a new organisation A dopting OI with these goals in mind, however,...

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How group work is used in speaking lesson of the first year major students of english at viet nam university of commerce

How group work is used in speaking lesson of the first year major students of english at viet nam university of commerce

... study Major findings will be presented and discussed in chapter four CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION This chapter is consisted of two sections of findings and discussion It shows an attempt ... giving instructions), monitoring (listening to the pairs/ groups during the activity and guiding / giving support/ making notes) and winding down (bring the activity to a close and providing ... mainly on developing reading and writing skills The students of English major classes use a curriculum which lays great emphasis on four skills including listening, speaking, reading and writing...

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giot and grammig-how large is liquidity risk in an automated auction market

giot and grammig-how large is liquidity risk in an automated auction market

... its liquidity in a major crisis” (Dowd, 1998) The methodology applied in this paper could be readily used to evaluate crisis liquidity risk using intra-day data specific to such crisis periods where ... liquidity risk premium is reduced at longer horizons, since market risk dominates liquidity risk Yet, liquidity risk remains economically significant for larger portfolios Disregarding liquidity risk, ... risk is highest at the start of the trading day and sharply declines during the next two hours whilst remaining at a constant level throughout the remainder of the trading day This pattern is...

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Báo cáo y học: "Variability science in intensive care – how relevant is it" docx

Báo cáo y học: "Variability science in intensive care – how relevant is it" docx

... compensatory fluctuations in heart rate This homeostatic mechanism becomes ineffective in several conditions, which carries independent negative prognostic information [4,6] Many more interactions between ... one to disentangle the precise physiological mechanisms that are involved in heart rate variability alterations in the ICU In such conditions, one could even wonder how heart rate variability ... estimates of prognosis The explanation may reside in the fact that heart rate variability represents a summary of the impact of several diseases and therapeutic interventions into single prognostic...

Ngày tải lên: 12/08/2014, 20:20

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Báo cáo y học: " Empiric anti-Candida therapy for patients with sepsis in the ICU: how little is too little" docx

Báo cáo y học: " Empiric anti-Candida therapy for patients with sepsis in the ICU: how little is too little" docx

... micafungin Nevertheless, the main finding of this study by Zilberberg and colleagues is encouraging The reduction in the acquisition cost of micafungin, as well as that of other echinocandins, has ... revisited Clin Infect Dis 2003, 37: 1172-1177 Kumar A; CATSS Study Group: The high mortality of Candida septic shock is explained by excessive delays in initiation of antifungal therapy In Proceedings ... help refine the best empiric anti-Candida strategy for ICU patients with sepsis Competing interests YG has received research funding and is on the advisory board for Merck and Pfizer YG is also...

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How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 13

How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 13

... and banking While many prominent Filipinos have Chinese ancestry, there is considerable hostility toward the Chinese dominance of business Arab traders introduced Islam to the Philippines in the ... most have Hispanic surnames, are Roman Catholic (this is the only Christian nation in Asia), and speak some English This makes the Philippines the fourth-largest English-speaking country in the world, ... impolite to point at anyone with the forefinger Malays use a forefinger only to point at animals Even pointing with two fingers is impolite among many Indians When you must indicate something or someone,...

Ngày tải lên: 18/10/2013, 00:15

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How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 14

How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 14

... Filipinos are strong believers in forging relationships and maintaining pakikisama (smooth relations) at all costs Confrontation is unthinkable and a sign of disrespect Part of this process is ... Filipino business partners often at social situations Never decline an invitation to a social event When you interrupt Filipinos during a meal, they are obliged to ask you to join in This is a ... executive is a blood relative of yours) Business cards may be printed in English; it is not necessary to translate them into Pilipino The exchange of business cards is more casual than in other...

Ngày tải lên: 20/10/2013, 20:15

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How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 15

How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 15

... Philippines Singapore Republic of Singapore Cultural Note Singapore remains a booming center of capitalism in Southeast Asia It is considered exceptionally safe (even antiseptic), however, visitors ... ANSWER: FALSE Singapore joined the Federation of Malaysia in 1963 In 1965, Singapore left and became independent ● Tips on Doing Business in Singapore ● ● ● ● ● All of the ethnic groups in Singapore ... technical proposals in Singapore It is a country where they are aggressive about innovative training in their schools and technology in their industries Determined not to be left behind in the high-tech...

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How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 16

How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 16

... success (talking about personal success is considered impolite boasting), and food (while remaining complimentary to the local cuisine) Business Entertaining Take advantage of any invitations ... anything not intended for feet, such as a desk It is impolite to point at anyone with the forefinger Malays use a forefinger only to point at animals Even pointing with two 122 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Kiss, ... However, diplomacy in no way hinders the determination of Singaporean businesspeople to get their own way People in Singapore may smile or laugh in situations that Westerners consider inappropriate...

Ngày tải lên: 24/10/2013, 18:15

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How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 17

How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 17

... no famine in South Korea in decades, the memory of it is still present—and famine is still endemic in North Korea ● Business Practices ● ● ● Punctuality, Appointments, and Local Time Business ... of Decision-Making This is a collectivistic culture in which the individual may speak for the group, but decisions are made by a consensus of the group, with deference given to the one in the ... together, and friendships last a lifetime Issues of Equality/Inequality In business, the emphasis is on entry-level skills and team play There is an inherent trust in people because of the homogeneity...

Ngày tải lên: 24/10/2013, 18:15

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HOW GOOD IS THE EVIDENCE - INTUITION, PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, TESTIMONIALS, AND APPEALS TO AUTHORITY

HOW GOOD IS THE EVIDENCE - INTUITION, PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, TESTIMONIALS, AND APPEALS TO AUTHORITY

... in their attention, paying special attention to information that confirms their beliefs and ignoring disconfirming information Often, believing is seeing! Our expectancies greatly influence how ... frustrating In this chapter and the next one, we examine what kinds of questions we can ask of each kind of evidence to help us decide Kinds of evidence examined in this chapter are intuition, ... assess the various kinds of evidence Intuition ? Does the intuition have any other kind of evidential support? Authority ? How much expertise or training does the authority have on this particular...

Ngày tải lên: 25/10/2013, 15:20

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HOW GOOD IS THE EVIDENCE - PERSONAL OBSERVATION, RESEARCH STUDIES, CASE EXAMPLES, AND ANALOGIES

HOW GOOD IS THE EVIDENCE - PERSONAL OBSERVATION, RESEARCH STUDIES, CASE EXAMPLES, AND ANALOGIES

... depending on how the questionnaire is presented and how the question is embedded in the survey The following question was included in two recent surveys: "Do you think we should lower the drinking ... Do segregation, racist/sexist jokes, or employment discrimination come to mind? How about arguments' claiming playing violent video games, watching action movies, or listening to heavy metal ... put in jail for a long time But simply saying three criminal offenses deserves harsh punishment ignores the complexity involved in criminal sentencing For example, while a swing and a miss is...

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How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 18

How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 18

... companies Information that should be proprietorial tends to leak during these drinking sessions Volvo is not the only foreign firm to have had problems in this arena ● ● Business Entertaining The ... is eaten in the evening, usually between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m Entertaining is most often done in a restaurant or coffee shop; rarely is it done at home If you are invited to a home, consider this ... date It is common to be invited out after business hours to a bar or dinner where there will be a lot of alcohol This is an important part of establishing an informal relationship and judging character...

Ngày tải lên: 29/10/2013, 01:15

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How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 19

How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 19

... purity was historically a main reason for segregating interaction between castes The Sri Lankan View When Buddhism went into decline in India, Sri Lanka emerged as a Buddhist stronghold in southern ... Buddhism as their religion Of the remaining citizenry, approximately 20 percent are Hindu, with the remaining being Christians and Muslims Buddhism is a strongly held belief system, which can be interpreted ... Issues of Equality/Inequality There is a strong feeling of inequality between the majority Sinhalese and the minority Tamils, leading to active insurrection and terrorism The caste system exists...

Ngày tải lên: 29/10/2013, 01:15

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How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 20

How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 20

... to Taiwan from mainland China began in a.d 500 Dutch traders claimed the island as a base for their trade in 1624 and administered it until 1661 In 1664, loyalists from the Ming dynasty fled ... Republic of China The defining characteristic of Taiwan’s international presence is its lack of diplomatic ties with most nations of the world The ruling authorities in Taiwan call their administration ... side can indicate “yes.” Pointing with your finger is considered rude Beckon a person by waving your fingers with the hand extended, palm down Smiling can be considered flirtatious The head is considered...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 00:15

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How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 21

How to Do Business in 12 Asian Countries 21

... meetings Do not get upset, however, if your counterpart is late Evening entertainment is an important part of doing business in Taiwan, so expect to be out late It is wise to schedule morning ... health is always appreciated Don’t be surprised if you are asked if you have eaten This is a common greeting, originating during the famines of feudal times This phrase is comparable with How are ... how much you paid for something, or what your salary is These questions are not considered in bad taste in Taiwan The largest meal of the day is in the evening, around 6:00 p.m Entertaining is...

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