Focus Groups Group of people with a moderator to discuss a particular topic, concept or product is called focus group. ... Panels The nature/purpose and composition of panel/focus groups is almost the same except that focus groups meet for a one-time group session while members of panels meet more than once. ... Secondary Data Secondary data is collected by other than the researcher conducting the current study. ... Secondary data save times and cost however this would be obsolete and not meeting the specific needs of the particular situation and current research. ... The questions will focu...

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Current Trends Redefining Sales Management In The Domestic Marketplace Of all the identifiable demographic groups to emerge in America since the turn of the century, none has had such a sustained effect on our social, political and economic institutions as the so-called "Baby Boom" generation (those born between the years of 1946 and 1964). ... The mindset of the future will be product lines rather than a product, and selection indices will focus on meeting diverse consumer demands, dictating the selection criteria of marketers and the sales force. ... Both the values of a democracy and the...

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In response to this competition, semiconductor designers have to maintain a strong focus on research and development as well as a vigilant defense of intellectual property, their main (although not financially tangible) asset. ... The company has chosen to focus itself on radio frequency and baseband tuners and systems and semiconductors for wireless applications. Its current strategy for growth focuses not on expanding outward into new fields, but instead on providing solutions for all sectors of a current market. ... Comparison of cash to current liabilities leads to a ratio of 4.53 in 2000...

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Current and Future Uses of the Internet ABSTRACT This study examines the current and future uses of the Internet. ... A group interview was then conducted with questions asked about the interviewees' current and future uses of the Internet. ... The studies of others have focused on the actual behaviors of using the Internet. ... This study will contextually analyze the transcripts of a focus group interview on the current and future uses of the Internet. ... RQ1: How do people currently use the Internet and how do they think their future uses of the Internet will deviate from ...

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Stated differently, do current vocal lexicalizations stress 'our' creations over nature's? ... If so, could the current century's increasing focus on environmental consciousness already be having an impact on young generations? ... Alternatively, do current lexicalizations stress 'our' creations over nature's? ... Why this singular focus on just one oral expression: "across the bay"? ... First, the findings of the current survey. ...

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Wendy's currently has merged with Arby's and recently spun off their interest in Tim Horton's and sold their interest in Baja Fresh, two focus on the two brands and providing quality food and excellent service. ... The recent acquisition of Arby's by Wendy's will further enhance the potential for economic value added vis – a – vis the current strategy followed by Wendy's. The niche market provided by Arby's, i.e. roast beef sandwiches, will provide a broader menu base and further diversify the current menu line. Wendy's current strategy is on...

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Current Strategies The current marketing strategies focus on the consumer and the professional. ... Apple focused on increasing their turnover rate by changing to a more real time inventory. ... Currently though they have broken away from their partnership with CompUSA and have opened 53 Apple direct retail stores in 24 different states. ... Their main focus seems to be in the Northeast and Southern California. ... The four current Strategies that Apple is implementing are essential in their industry. ...

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In short, marketing focuses on exchange relationships with customers that lead to give and take relationships, meeting customer demands and attaining economic objectives. ... Each has valuable resources and may include current trends in research methodologies, research completed in various areas and access to other professionals" opinion and data. ... Because it provides national and international public relations news and information, it is a valuable resource for the study of current public relations practices. ... The publication examines changing concepts and occasionally challenges cu...

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The current population in Alabama is 4,800,000 people, up from 4,447,000 in 2000. ... Currently the US GDP is at $15.7 trillion, up from $14.4 trillion at the end of the recession. ... The average 30 year mortgage rates continue to stay at all-time lows and currently sit at 3.96%. ... The national debt and the current federal budget deficit have contributed to a slow economic recovery. ... The unemployment rate is currently 6.3%, which is 1% below the national average of 7.3%. ...

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Abstract Western governments around the globe have become increasingly focused on the successful transition of young people from school to further education and/or training. It could be suggested that for many countries this is the key focus of their youth policies. ... (National Crime Prevention Council 1999, p. 40) Successful career and transition programs are of the key components currently linking communities with local schools. ... Ben-Shahar (2007) asserts that possessing a tangible career focus is synonymous with having hope and envisioning the achievability of one's personal succ...

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With these issues relating to attracting and retaining employees to Canadian companies, Canadian Human Resources professionals must develop innovative ways to maintain and grow their current work force of highly skilled workers. ... Current Industry Trends In an industry that has flourished over the past decade with the start of the Internet, the high-tech industry has finally realized its potential in the market place. ... The current situation in today's high-tech sector is being felt worldwide. ...

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Some of the major differences addressed in this essay are the methodology used, the objectives, the focus, the terminology, the measurement and the recognition criteria. ... However, due to the focus on the balance sheet, the revised Standard will include more deferred tax assets and liabilities. ... The objective of the Revised Standard is to recognise current taxes payable or refundable for the current period. ... The Focus of the Revised Standard is the Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet). In contrast, the focus of the Superseded Standard is the Statement of Financial Pe...

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Cothern answers from a historical and current basis by analyzing past sentences as well as current acceptance and the precedence rate of the death penalty. ... The article provided a research based study designed to focus on the characteristics of those who support the death penalty in comparison to those who support its abolishment. ... The studies focused on demographic and character differences of the individuals surveyed. ... Friedman explains that many current conservatives that have been elected wish to abolish these restrictions. Currently, the US Supreme Court's death penalty j...

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Three perceptions were identified to be of critical interest to Turbo in focus group research: quality, affordability, and the "speed" of the swimwear. ... We also suggest that Turbo emphasize the three features of swimwear (quality, affordability, and "speed") in the company's advertising campaign, since these are the features focus group participants identified as important and this is where we predict swimmers become aware of Turbo swimwear. ... The graph highlights the industry's current market share. ... Turbo is currently the only manufacturer tha...

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CGC currently has large cash on hand, small long-term liabilities and low cost to raise funds which would ideally place it for some form of growth strategy of (say) acquisition or diversification. 2.2 Model Analysis From the SWOT Analysis (refer to Appendix C for greater detail) we can see that CGC has a very strong vision, attaching great importance to innovation through superior R&D. ... It is a large, undiversified business that is currently neglecting other potential markets, hence with ever increasing competition, needs to be at the forefront of innovation to stay ahead which has mean...

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In 1941 West Point Market expanded to its current location. ... Current Size, Growth, Profitability Currently West Point Market is an operation with 13,800 square feet of store space, 10,500 of that being selling space. ... This indecision weakens their ability to focus on satisfying customer needs. ... Currently they have the opportunity to expand once again. ... They focus on serving their customers with the highest quality possible. ...

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Based on current changes in the bicycle market, Cannondale has had to rethink its goals but has not experienced evident resistance to such ideologies and strategies. ... Cannondale, characterized as a prospector by the Miles and Snow Typology, realizes its current goal of producing an innovative motor-cross motorcycle. Using the Product Market Matrix Cannondale's strategy has historically focused on product development. ... Marketing Cannondale is distinguishing itself as the leading high-performance bicycle brand in the specialty bicycle retail chain, focusing on their innovatio...

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The current president of Indonesia is Joko Widodo. ... Indonesia's manufacturing industry encompasses many facets as well, however, it is mostly focused on the mining and manufacturing of coal, oil, gold, automobiles and electronics. ... Both these sub-sectors combined contributes 38% of Indonesia's GDP. 2.2 Current Economic Status Indonesia currently holds the 18th largest economy in the world, and is one of the emerging markets in Asia. ... However, in just the last year, Indonesia's currency, the rupiah has gone from 11,800 Rupiah to 1 dollar, and is now at an all time low o...

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The government wanted to do more than just equitably divide up wealth; instead, it started focusing on creating economic growth. ... I will focus on the short-term effects of the change in the GDP per capita growth rates between 1980 and 1999. ... Although the current population is around 1.3 billion, it is estimated that the "current reductions in Chinese fertility have already reduced world population growth by 250 million" (Lee 11). ... China's current view on managing population continued to focus on aligning costs and modernization. In 1995, China's government released a W...

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This paper focus on the impact of wireless technology on the real estate business, how wireless networks make the real estate professional work much more efficiently, and what services and wireless technology currently available can provide benefits to the real estate industry over all. ... Once this has been established, the focus toward added benefits with Wireless technology versus the adequacy to the current technology will be addressed. ... These two segments are currently undergoing major changes in the way business is being done. ... Much of their job focuses on onsite tours and clie...

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Jeff received both his MBA and MS in Chemical Engineering at MIT's Leaders for Manufacturing program where he focused on Total Quality and Process Improvement techniques. ... She became a partner in 1994, with a focus on representing Internet companies in the areas of securities, corporate, and mergers and acquisitions. ... Their current strategy is to focus development efforts on creating and enhancing the specialized, proprietary software that is unique to their business and to license or acquire commercially developed technology for other applications where available and appropr...

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The software provides a method to manage the league/team ranking and results that currently does not exist in tennis. ... Oasis Computers is also focused on our sponsorship with Prolink, which provides coverage for the 10 USTA Championships each year. ... GoTennis.com GoTennis.com is owned by Sportwave Inc, an Internet Media Company focused on the design and implementation of upscale sporting events, community and travel web sites. ... They have online registration for membership and are focused on two areas; running the US Open and governing the rules, leagues and tournaments of their me...

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In his article, Escobar provides the view on post-development as a shift of development away from "under Western eyes" or to focus on the vernacular cultures rather than the knowledge of so-called development "experts.... Escobar concluded his article recognizing that for post-development to be a socially effective tool depends on how we assess the current state of modernity. ... Despite all the criticisms post-development writers have expressed, they fall short in providing actual alternatives and remain in the realm of critique, which does nothing to actually change the curre...

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Founded by Erling Persson in 1947, it was initially called Hennes, the Swedish translation being "hers", and focused on selling just women's clothing. ... H&M has currently a vast number of competitors. ... As a global organisation with centralised design functions and procedures, H&M's products are not currently tailored to individual markets. ... Since H&M focuses on cost leadership/differentiation strategy, H&M has to keep the production costs low in order to achieve profitability. ... The changing demographics of H&M's markets, specifically the aging population and...

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This industry is currently expected to grow over 22% from 2012 to 2017, eventually reaching a total market value of $224 billion. ... Although the fast-food industry is expected to expand, it is also changing as consumers have begun to shift their focus towards healthier choices. ... McDonald's is currently facing higher supply costs for every new item it adds to its menus. ... McDonald's will need to focus their efforts on creating more value and quality within their menus in order to capture the consumer's changing needs. ... Focusing on fewer menu options will also reduce the...

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