Lap lambert academic publishing jan 2011 (Más de 2000 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -The study of EU foreign policy has devoted over the last years great emphasis to the conceptualization of the role of the Union as an international actor. This paper critically analyzes two overarching narratives - realist and interpretivist - about the role of the Union as an international actor employing insights from critical theory. By such narratives, it is meant those perspectives that have been developed in scholarship and have sought to answer questions about how the EU behaves in the international system and how it should behave. The method of critical reading implies uncovering the premises on which the international role of the EU was constructed within the two narratives, then underscoring their consequences and juxtaposing them to their founding principles. This endeavor highlights the purpose behind the different types of foreign policy constructed and promoted by the two narratives. Simultaneously, the study enquires into the shared commitment between the two narratives for the creation of a common foreign and security policy for the EU.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The study of EU foreign policy has devoted over the last years great emphasis to the conceptualization of the role of the Union as an international actor. This paper critically analyzes two overarching narratives realist and interpretivist - about the role of the Union as an international actor employing insights from critical theory. By such narratives, it is meant those perspectives that have been developed in scholarship and have sought to answer questions about how the EU behaves in the international system and how it should behave. The method of critical reading implies uncovering the premises on which the international role of the EU was constructed within the two narratives, then underscoring their consequences and juxtaposing them to their founding principles. This endeavor highlights the purpose behind the different types of foreign policy constructed and promoted by the two narratives. Simultaneously, the study enquires into the shared commitment between the two narratives for the creation of a common foreign and security policy for the EU.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -The study of EU foreign policy has devoted over the last years great emphasis to the conceptualization of the role of the Union as an international actor. This paper critically analyzes two overarching narratives - realist and interpretivist - about the role of the Union as an international actor employing insights from critical theory. By such narratives, it is meant those perspectives that have been developed in scholarship and have sought to answer questions about how the EU behaves in the international system and how it should behave. The method of critical reading implies uncovering the premises on which the international role of the EU was constructed within the two narratives, then underscoring their consequences and juxtaposing them to their founding principles. This endeavor highlights the purpose behind the different types of foreign policy constructed and promoted by the two narratives. Simultaneously, the study enquires into the shared commitment between the two narratives for the creation of a common foreign and security policy for the EU. 92 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The work of Peter Greenaway poses a complex challenge since it ranges from films to artworks and forces the limits usually accepted for both domains. The themes of his work, such as death, violence and sexuality, mixed with games and different kinds of measuring, can be polemical. Furthermore, the treatment that they are given eschews well-known solutions, thus impelling the viewer to play an active role. The Baroque is proposed as a key to relating different aspects of Greenaway s work that would otherwise seem chaotic and incoherent. The term Baroque refers to a historical period, but also to a topic that has been given attention by both art and film critics who do not limit it exclusively to the 17th century. This book identifies the basic strategies of Greenaway s work that resulted in different formal and thematic manifestations related to what has been conventionally qualified as a Baroque aesthetic. Film and artwork are analyzed together, with intention of showing how similar conceptions of an idea can be translated to different domains. The book ventures to decipher Greenaway s puzzles while assuming that critical writing can be an engaging game. 80 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In the past decade,there has been a dramatic change in the way consumers have altered their way of shopping. Online shopping is popular now. wherein customer is able to compare the price quoted by different suppliers and choose the best deal from it. Internet marketing is conceptually different from other marketing channels and internet promotes a one to one communication between the seller and the end user with round the clock customer service. It is very important for businesses to understand the customer satisfaction and loyalty because some the customer satisfaction and loyalty are two required things for the well being, profit and long term growth of the firms.In case of Norway, e-commerce has grown tremendously in the recent years. The results of the survey reveal that while a good percentage of Norwegians are satisfied with online shopping only less than half of them stay loyal to their online sellers. The customers will be loyal and can be retained only when online businesses constantly bring improvement in product information on websites, quality and timely delivery of goods and importantly effective website designs. 84 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Recent years have seen an increase in the exploitation of hydrocarbon resources in the subsoil of the territorial sea and continental shelves of coastal states. Where a hydrocarbon reservoir is discovered which traverses the delimited or disputed maritime boundary of two or more coastal states it is required to be developed jointly according to the principles of international law. While an international legal regime in respect of unitization or joint development is not set out in statute, international treaties and principles guide the process. This work examines the international legal principles relating to the rights and obligations of coastal states in the territorial sea, continental shelf and exclusive economic zone and considers joint development arrangements in delimited as well as disputed maritime boundaries. Key issues of the negotiating process are addressed. It explores the ongoing Trinidad and Tobago /Venezuela unitization process. A relatively new phenomenon in the oil and gas industry, only eight unitization/joint development agreements have been concluded to date. 100 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Nepal has experienced more than a decade of armed conflict between the Nepal government and the non-state entity, the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M), since 1996. During the conflict, children were used as child soldiers by both conflicting parties, and even after the peace deal, many child soldiers are not formally reintegrated. This study finds that child soldiers are recruited through abduction or indoctrination, and some children join because they influenced by the cultural and political programs, peer pressure, forceful conscription, or because of lack of security. Many children are motivated to join the CPN-M because of the attraction of being involved in cultural programs (performing song, dance, and theater). Most of the child soldiers entered as cultural program performers, or supporters in political activities, and their duties increased from supporter to combatant. Hence, the causes of recruitment of child soldiers are multidimensional and not only based on socio-economic factor/influences. 116 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The study examined export performance and economic growth in Ethiopia, using a multivariate time series approach within a production function framework for the period 1960/61 to 2003/04. Consistent with expectations, export growth was positively related with output growth, regardless of the specification of the export variable. This work will help policy makers design appropriate initiatives, and will serve as a reference to subsequent research efforts in the area of export-led growth. It will be of great interest to academics and researchers of international economics, growth, development, and national and international development agencies. 112 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -A developed capital market is a critical pillar of economic growth in a country.It provides an important alternative source of long-term finance for long-term productive investments.This helps in diffusing stresses on the banking system by matching long-term investments with long-term capital. It also offers avenues for investment prospects which encourage a thrift culture critical in rising domestic savings and investment ratios which are essential for rapid industrialisation. Additionally, it encourages broader ownership of productive assets by small savers enabling them to benefit from the country's economic growth and wealth distribution. An informed investor is a protected investor which is stressed by the form of market efficiency of the trading platform determined using the Efficient Market Hypotheses-EMH. There are three forms of hypotheses that is 1- weak form; 2- semistrong form and strong form, with the later form being the best option for an investor. An efficient market improves the efficiency of capital allocation through competitive pricing mechanism for beter utilisation of scarce resources for increased economic growth. 92 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -After a change in the Health Insurance Act in January 2009 in the Netherlands difficulties were expected for undocumented migrants with dental problems. Commissioned by the NGO Dokters van de Wereld and in line with that expectation this study examines undocumented migrants' (UDMs) health seeking behaviour for dental problems in the Netherlands. It is based on a qualitative research conducted from early March till late May 2010. With the assumption that UDMs are part of the margin of society and their status is highly stigmatized, the author believes that access to health or dental care is an ongoing obstacle. This study explores the strategies UDMs choose to solve dental problems at the micro, meso and macro level. It describes the reason why UDMs do not visit the regular dentist and explains which alternatives they use and why. 100 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Banks face various risks due to the dynamic nature of the modern financial markets and these risks prohibit the banks to operate to its optimum. One such risk is credit risk that includes default and portfolio risk. The total loans and advances form a major chunk of banks' assets, and failure to maintain the quality of such assets has proven to be disastrous for the banks as well as to the economy. In long run the success of banking sector depend on how well the bank can manage the credit risk and maintain its quality of assets. Therefore, the extent of Non-Performing Loan (NPL) assumes critical importance for the overall stability of a bank. The level of NPL of a bank reflects the quality of assets, credit risk and efficiency in the allocation of financial resources for productive purposes. This paper establishes the nature and the extent of NPL in Bhutanese banks and analyze the causes of NPL and its consequences on the performances of the banks. 88 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This research was undertaken with a primary objective to investigate on the factors which are influencing FDI flow to Armenia. Despite of quite liberal FDI policy and the fact that inflows and stocks of foreign total investment to Armenia grew by 43 percent in 2009, Armenia still is not a favorable place for real foreign investors, compared with neighboring countries. Most of the FDI to Armenia are still made by Diaspora investors based on patriotic reasons. For the first phase of the research, secondary information is obtained through examining relevant literature, concerning Armenia. In the second phase, the Dunning eclectic paradigm or the so called OLI paradigm model is applied to determine what factors affect FDI flow to Armenia. For this reason primary research through questionnaires has been conducted with fully or partially foreign companies operating in Armenia. In total 35 questionnaires were collected through e-mails and personal meetings. The results of the research indicate that taxation factors are the most important factors, followed by market and infrastructure factors affecting FDI flow to Armenia. 72 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -'Financing IPP's in Nigeria: Can the Island Model be an Alternative ', chronicles a historic perspective of the Nigerian Power Sector Pre 2005 Power Sector Reforms; the challenges of implementing the reforms and the economics of financing post reform projects. The author, Tonna Ejiofor, highlights the peculiarities of the post reform Nigerian Power Sector Industry with specific focus on the challenges faced by project developers in raising the required project finance. Using the CAPEX and OPEX profile of a standard 100MW project, the 'Island Model' is proposed as a compromise to both investors and project finance bankers. Detailed review of credit enhancements and risk mitigation instruments ensure an engaging read. 80 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In this globalized world, more and more companies expand their businesses to China,and optimize resources utilization. There are many researches on what the barriers are, and what mode should be chosen to enter Chinese market. In contrast, there's not much study on topics like how a foreign company can survive in the competitive Chinese market, or how to gain more profit after successfully entering Chinese market. Since most high-tech companies use joint venture mode to enter developing cities instead of developed cities in China, the research question for the book is: does improvement of key internal strategic factors in high- technology joint venture firms which entered developing cities in China within five years lead to higher financial performance The book uses deductive and quantitative methods to analyze data from 99 top managers in high-tech joint venture companies in Tongzhou. The results are found that sales and R&D have significantly positive relationship with financial performance; besides, integration is also a correlated factor. 84 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Starting from a virtually zero base, the globalizing services value chain has been growing exponentially during the first decade of the XXI century, and has showed a remarkable resilience to the negative impact of the 2008-2009 worldwide recession. The core engine of the GSVC is the unceasing attempt on the part of large and advanced capitalist enterprises to cut costs, in order to survive and thrive in the midst of global oligopolistic competition. A crucial characteristic of the globalizing services value chain GSVC, and one that goes a long way to explain its extraordinary expansive drive, is that it affects not only traditional services, but also many activities which were traditionally embodied in the industrial manufacturing process. Thanks to technological progress in information and communications technologies (ICTs) and other areas, these activities can presently be disembodied. Such a vertical disintegration of the production process allows the newly-created services activities to be performed in a remote location, transformed into informational inputs, and purchased through market transactions. 68 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Gender refers not to women or men per se, but to the relations between them, both perceptual and material. Gender is not determined biologically, as a result of sexual characteristics of either women or men, but is constructed socially. It is a central organizing principle of societies and often governs the processes of production and reproduction, consumption and distribution. On the other hand gender roles are the socially ascribed roles of women and men, which vary among different societies and cultures, classes and ages, and during different periods in history. Gender-specific roles and responsibilities are often conditioned by household structure, access to resources, specific impacts of the global economy, and other locally relevant factors such as ecological conditions 60 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The case study was made in the area of Kiru Valley, Tanzania, in order to study the conflicts over the water in the river Dodumera, and also to understand how the villages Mawemairo, Matufa and Mapea have been affected by the construction of the IFAD irrigation scheme. The aim was to connect the conflicts in the area with a general view of how water can create such conflicts. The method used in the case study was semi-structured interviews. The results from the interviews made with farmers and officials in Kiru Valley was analysed through general theories about water conflicts and theories about governing common-pool resources, such as Ostrom's eight principles and the theory the Tragedy of the Commons. The analysis was also made through the IFAD poverty reduction strategy programme (PRSP). The IFAD project has been very successful and has contributed to an increase of livelihood and development in the villages. However, the scheme has contributed to a decrease of water availability in the Dodumera River for Mapea. On the other hand, the scheme has helped to reduce the conflicts between the farmers in Mawemairo and Matufa. 60 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Success in law school is hard work and results from a combination of factors; such as, Memorization of Rules of Law, Application of FIRAC, Analytical Reasoning, and Diligence, Perseverance and Commitment. In this series, you will learn the FIRAC technique, the fundamental and foundational black letter rules of law for the first-year law school subjects, and the keys to sound analytical reasoning techniques. In law school civil procedure your primary focus is on the substantive principles of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. It is important to remember that in law school civil procedure the goal is not to teach you the practical principles of civil procedure but to teach you to think about issues and memorizing rules of law so that you can excel on law school exams, and ultimately the Bar exam. 68 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The book studies in detail various approaches and models which are used in the Russian equities market to evaluate market risk exposure based on VaR metric. It uncovers strengths and weaknesses, reasons and purposes, problems and solutions for VaR application in the special environment of the emerging market. Managerial recommendations are given for each model described in the book based on the thorough comparative analysis of the produced results. The book is intended for wide audience including treasury and market risk management specialists who works in emerging markets, students and researches of equities exposure to market risk. 92 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book is based upon and named after Martijn's economics master thesis. It analyses the Dutch labour market, which is highly influenced by the so- called Poldermodel and by the Dutch welfare state. Questioned is whether subsidized labour can increase social welfare compared to current redistribution policies. The author elaborates on the influence of the assistance benefit, statutory minimum wage and legislation favouring labour unions in the Netherlands. In this book the author suggests alternative subsidies for the current mechanisms, which should lead to an increased level of social welfare, while redistributing income. These subsidies are implemented into an economic model to show the positive effect on social welfare. 84 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Supply chains can be disrupted in a number of ways.Among them are: natural disasters that include hurricanes and earthquakes;accidents human induced disasters such as terrorist attacks and sabotage. It is critical to Supply chain networks that they have resilience. This is a challenging and demanding area of research as it involves high level of complexity due to the nature of supply chain networks. As past research has been focusing on supply chain management, risk management, supply chain vulnerability, performance and several other aspects of the supply chain. This research's primary focus is on supply chain resilience. The research addresses management practices, information sharing and IT which firms need to apply to facilitate uninterrupted state of the supply chain upstream and downstream. 92 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The study was conducted to explore the relationship between resilience, social support and anxiety among drug addicts. The Resilience Scale (Grotberg, 1995), Multidimensional Scale for Perceived Social Support (Zimet, 1988) and Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (Hamilton, 1959) were administered on the sample of the study consisted of (N = 120) drug addicts selected on the basis of stratified random sampling. Information about age, education, working status and marital status were also gathered. The reliability estimates of the scales showed high internal consistency of the measures used in the study. The results of the Pearson Product Moment Correlation indicated that there was positive correlation between resilience and social support. Anxiety was negatively correlated with resilience and social support. Results regarding drug type showed that heroine drug addicts had high level of resilience and social support and low level of anxiety as compared to nicotine drug addicts. 88 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -What would you do if you were unable to pay your rent and you were threatened with home-eviction Would you ask you family or close friends for help, or would you prefer the professional help of a social worker Or maybe both What kind of support can family, friends, neighbors, offer in a situation like this This thesis tries to answer these questions. The research project focused on vulnerable people who were threatened with home-eviction. A Family Group Conference (FGC) was offered to them by social workers. An FGC is a meeting with a person and his/her social network, during which they make their own plan. Professionals merely give information but are not present during the decision-making process and they carry out their part of the plan as presented by the person and the social network. The experiences with nearly evicted persons were compared to FGC experiences with two other target groups. This way, conditions were identified for a successful implementation of the FGC method with people facing home-eviction. 64 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The public sphere is one of the most enduring sociological concepts and recently there has been interest in the potential of blog journalism to serve as an online public sphere. This thematic and discourse analysis focuses on 15 blog posts from the Indian blogosphere around the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The posts were critically analysed along three characteristics considered crucial for a public sphere to exist: rational-critical, deliberative and inclusive. The conclusion this study established was, that despite shortcomings, blogging around the Mumbai terrorist attacks could be placed within the scope of the public sphere and this holds great potential for virtual discourse in a socially stratified country. 96 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Poverty, malnutrition, low agricultural productivity, severe land degradation, shortage of water and fuel wood are common problems in the highlands of Ethiopia. A complex set of natural, political, and socio- economic factors have been responsible for the degradation of land resources. This study was conducted to characterize the nature of land use practices, nature and extent of land degradation in the highlands, assess the causes of land use change and land degradation, identify knowledge gaps and some options about the possible pathways of overcoming the problems and improve agricultural productivity. This study shows that the perspectives of local communities and households about the dynamics of land use, management and the degradation process and possible solutions are very useful and practical contribution to the research, extension and policy making community as well as the generality of citizens in the region. 120 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -As from 1998 todate the world have witnessed many people being killed by rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) despite of the deployment of almost 20,000 UN Peacekeepers with the mandate to use force to protect civilians.Currently there are little academic literature that exists on the challenges that impedes the UN Mission in DRC from effectively protecting civilians. Previous generalization that the UN Peacekeeping Missions like UNAMIR in Rwanda fails because of the lack of mandate can't hold anymore because the UN Mission in DRC had been given the mandate to use force to protect civilians. This book,therefore,presents critical analysis of the situation and provides, Success and Challenges that impedes MONUC from effectively protecting civilians in DRC.The knowledge and recommendations should be especially useful to the UN and Regional Organizations like African Union, SADC, the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Great Lakes countries as they struggle to develop and implement strategies that will ensure effective protection of civilians and achievement of peace in DRC and Somalia 108 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Nepal has been experiencing a continuous trade deficit over the decades. For some economists, trade deficit, in itself, is not a problem. They argue that when an economy makes a big investment or when people consume more than they nationally produce, a trade deficit takes place. However, a prolonged trade deficit in any economy cannot be perceived as a healthy sign. An economy can hardly sustain an unceasing trade deficit. This book has explored the principal causes of trade deficit in Nepal which are likely to be common in many countries. The author has been able to explore the root causes without applying any sophisticated econometric models. His findings are distinct in simple line graphs. The research has been built above a sound theoretical foundation. Undoubtedly, this book is successful in explaining why a trade deficit is viewed as a problem against those who do not take it as a serious phenomenon under given circumstances. Leaving enough ground for econometricians, this book challenges the conventional understandings regarding the general causes of trade deficit. 100 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Success in law school is hard work and results from a combination of factors; such as, Memorization of Rules of Law, Application of FIRAC, Analytical Reasoning, and Diligence, Perseverance and Commitment. In this series, you will learn the FIRAC technique, the fundamental and foundational black letter rules of law for the first-year law school subjects, and the keys to sound analytical reasoning techniques. In law school real property your primary focus is on the substantive principles of common law. It is important to remember that in law school Real Property the goal is not to teach you the practical principles of Real Property law but to teach you to think about identifying issues and memorizing rules of law so that you can excel on law school exams, and ultimately the Bar exam. 84 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Strategic Management A systems approach: Why are some organisations successful, while so many other businesses fail Is it a question of luck . They may have the right mix of products and/or services at the right time. But even if luck leads to success, it probably will not last. Most organisations that are highly successful over the long term effectively acquire, develop, and manage resources and capabilities that provide competitive advantages.High achieving organisations have also learned how to develop and manage relationships with a wide range of organisations, groups, and people that have a stake in their organisation.This book explores how organiations such as the South African Police Service can grow and prosper through successful execution of the strategic management process. 112 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Many Organisations grapple with the challenges of making correct placement decisions - be it selection, promotion, secondment or transfer decisions, as witnessed by numerous probation and post-promotion failures, all with notable cost implications. One conceptual framework which has been widely used in industry across the globe as an aide to mitigate such challenges is Jaques' Levels of Work Theory. This theory categorises all work into 7 hierarchical levels, with each level demanding different competences and capabilities. This publication does not seek to review Jaques' theory per se, but its application. In using Jaques' theory to decide whether an employee or job applicant is suitable for a given level of work, there has been a tendency to consider only the hard capabilities i.e qualifications, experience and past performance. The publication will focus on the role of personal values in facilitaing a perfect person-level of work match, which is a critical pre- condition for sucessful on-the-job performance. 116 pp. Englisch.…