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acted illegally business environment heavily regulated impressive and symbolic order increasingly globalised invested heavily largely monopolised

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legal and technical monopoly

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monopoly

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natural monopoly

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oligopoly

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perfect competition

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political and economic agenda

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sustainable and profitable growth conversely genetically modified massive organic purchase reconsidering shape shortages

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consumer electronics

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food and drink

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health and beauty home care

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home electrical supermarket retail

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Socio-cultural Technological Economic Environmental Political

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annual base salary comparison companies compensation programme customer retention rates difficult to incentivise

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equity-based awards financial incentive

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incentive bonus incentivise investment in income increased shareholder value new product revenue operating cash flow

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operating profit pay pay pay cut payment performance-related pay remuneration reward reward

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salary short-term cash incentives

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stretch goals / stretch targets wage convergence creativity divergence imagination implementation innovation interaction invention atmosphere at work budgets

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departments dress code expense accounts norms

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organisational structures personality procedures

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reward systems

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role culture

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rules

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task culture

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values competence dignity face identity rapport social inclusion sociality rights at the coalface crave the limelight gut-wrenching peter out run into trouble tackle the thorny issues take root windows of opportunity brief overview cut costs

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encourage teamwork

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engaging the stakeholders gather information

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increase confidence initial pilot (the solution) put (a plan) into practice requirements screen out unwanted projects

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slash delivery times

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undertake (a feasibility study)

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4Cs

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4Ps bricks and clicks operator

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bricks retailer

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communication with the customer

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convenience to the customer

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cost to the customer customer relationship marketing

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customer wants and needs customers perspective

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database marketing dot.com dot.com e-retail shop e-tailer

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marketing mix

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multi-channel retailer physical store producers perspective pure play retail outlet

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search engine optimisation

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social media marketing target consumers virtual store

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web optimisation asset

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attributed to beyond boost

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brand awareness

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brand equity brand extension brand image

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brand positioning brand repositioning extensions gross revenues licensed brand luxury brand manufacturers brand own brand

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perceptions transmit affordable iconic inspirational physical relaxed to be inspired by uncomplicated unmistakable features versatile vibrant catering central costs

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depreciation direct costs fixed costs indirect costs insurance

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interest

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maintenance navigation overheads variable costs capitalise on collateral entities

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envision

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guarantor household-based entrepreneurs incentive incentivise payee payment penalty population density repayment requirement sustainably destitute

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to guarantee to pay to pay back to penalise to repay

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amount of interest

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bluff

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box-ticking exercise compelled conscious of

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deception focus on the impact generated impact on

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incorporated within the strategy

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integrated into the company look at mindful of

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primary purpose

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procurement policies

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stakeholders

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transparent in vast well-being

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worklife balance conduct

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consult develop deviate

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definition
did something in a way not allowed by law the conditions that organisations operate in and the way that they influence how the organisations operate controlled by rules or laws to a great degree a special and important request from a customer for goods or services operating internationally more and more put a lot of money, effort, time, etc. into something in order to improve it or get an advantage mainly controlled or dominated a situation in which a government gives the right to provide particular goods or services to one company, and in which the company is the only one with the knowledge, machines or methods to provide the goods or services a situation in which one company or person or a government has no competition in the sale of a particular product or service and is able to control its supply and price a situation in which one company is able to supply the whole market for a product or service more cheaply than two or more companies could a situation in which only a small number of companies are involved in producing a particular type of goods or in providing a particular type of service. The group of companies itself is also referred to as an oligopoly. a situation where the sellers of a product or service are free to compete fairly, and sellers and buyers have complete information the political and economic things that a person or organisation considers to be important and wants to solve or achieve, or their reasons for wanting to do those things an increase in the ability of an economy or business to produce goods and services which results in a profit or an advantage and is able to continue at the same level for a period of time in an opposite way describes a plant or animal that has had some of its genes changed scientifically very large in size or amount relating to growing food or other products without using artificial chemicals to buy something thinking about changing a decision or a plan to decide or influence the form of something, especially a belief or idea, or someone's character situations in which there is less of something than people want or need

used to describe the industry or a company focussed on electronic products that are bought by people for their own use used to describe the industry or a company focussed on food and drink used to describe the industry or a company focussed on health and beauty products and services, such as cosmetics, hair care products, medicines etc. used to describe the industry or a company focussed on products for house and garden cleaning and maintenance used to describe the industry or a company focussed on electrical products in the home such as laptops, TVs, mobiles and PCs. used to describe the industry or a company focussed on selling to consumers through supermarkets one of the STEEP factors, relating to forces within society such as family, friends, colleagues, neighbours and the media one of the STEEP factors, relating to modern technology and its influence on business, industry, etc. one of the STEEP factors, relating to trade, industry, and money one of the STEEP factors, relating to the environment one of the STEEP factors, relating to politics the amount of money that someone earns every year in their job, not including any extra payments they may receive companies that are trying to compete with others in a particular market the system of payment and benefits that an employee receives for doing their job the percentage of customers kept for a defined period of time not easy to make someone want to do something an amount of money paid by a company to an employee as an increase in income or as a special payment for success, which is connected to the value of shares in the company money that encourages a person or organisation to do something an amount of money given to an employee in addition to their salary that encourages the employee to do something to make someone want to put money into something money earned by a person, company, government, etc. over particular period of time better returns for shareholders or maximisation of share value the money received from new products or services cash generated from operating activities

a company's profit from its normal business activities, not including any earned from investments or sales of assets, calculated by taking operating expenses away from gross income to give money to someone for work that they have done the money you receive for doing a job a reduction in the money you receive for doing a job an amount of money that has been paid or is expected to be paid pay that is based on how well someone does their job payment for work that has been done or services that have been provided to give a person, company, or organisation money or other advantages because they have been successful money that someone earns for doing a job, especially when this is a very large amount the total amount of money that an employee is paid every year to do their job, or one of the payments they receive each month as part of this amounts of money paid over short periods of time that encourage a person to do something high and difficult levels of success that an employee must achieve if they are to be considered to be doing their job in a satisfactory way an amount of money that is paid, usually every week, to an employee for their work the movement of ideas and opinions to the same point (they become similar) the production or use of original and unusual ideas a situation in which two things become different, or the difference between them increases the ability to think of new ideas the act of putting a plan into action or of starting to use something the use or development of new products, designs, or ideas a situation where two or more people or things communicate with each other or react to each another a product or a way of doing something which has never been made or never existed before the character, feeling or mood of a workplace the amounts of money you are allowed to spend for particular purposes parts of a large organisation, such as a company or university, that deal with a particular area of work, business, study, etc. an accepted way of dressing for a particular occasion or in a particular situation arrangements in which your employer pays for the things you need to buy while doing your job accepted standards, or ways of behaving or doing things that most people agree with

ways in which a large company or organisation is organised, for example, the types of relationships that exist between managers and employees the type of person you are, which is shown by the way you behave, feel, and think sets of actions which are the usual or official way of doing something systems used by companies where employees who achieve particular results are paid more or get other advantages a kind or organisational culture which can be pictured as a Greek temple, where the columns represent the departments and the roof above represents senior management. This culture is suited to stable environments or environments where the organisation has a lot of market power. accepted principles or instructions that state the way things are or should be done, and tell you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do a kind or organisational culture which is job- or projectorientated. It is a team culture, characterised by high levels of cooperation and fast-decision-making. the beliefs that people have about what is right, wrong, and most important in life, business, etc. which control their behaviour the ability in a given field or the ability to do something well calm, serious and controlled behaviour that makes people respect you the positive self-image that we have or the respect and honour of others the distinct personality of an individual a good understanding of someone and an ability to communicate well with them the access we have to social networks or feel part of the rest of society what members of society expect they are entitled to doing the work involved in a job, in real working conditions, rather than planning or talking about it seek public attention and interest making you feel very uncomfortable to gradually stop or disappear to begin to experience difficulties to try to deal with the problems or subjects which are difficult to deal with If an idea, belief or system takes root somewhere, it starts to be accepted there short periods in between other activities when there is a chance to do something a short description of something which provides general information about it, but no details to reduce the money that a company or organisation has to spend regularly

to make people more likely to work together as a team interesting the people who are involved in or buy from a business or have an interest in its success in something, and keeping them thinking about it to collect facts or details about a person, company, product etc., often from different places or people to have more trust that things will work well or behave as you expect, or become more certain of your own ability to do things well happening at the beginning to test (a solution) over a short period to see whether it is worth developing and investing in to make (a plan) an action as opposed to thoughts or ideas what is wanted or needed by someone to not accept projects that do no fit certain criteria to suddenly reduce by a large amount the amount of time that it takes for goods that have been bought to arrive at the place where they are wanted to do or begin to do (an investigation carried out by a company or other organisation that examines whether a planned business activity or project is likely to be successful) four subjects to consider when selling a product or service, which are more consumer-oriented than the 4Ps: convenience for the customer, customer wants and needs, cost to the customer, communication with the customer the four main subjects to consider when selling a product or service: product (= what to sell), price, place (= where to sell it), and promotion (=advertising, etc.) a business that operates in a building and over the Internet a traditional retailer that operates in a building or buildings, when compared to one that operates over the Internet one of the four parts of the 4Cs, involving two-way communication between the customer and the supplier, in contrast to one of the four parts of the 4Ps, promotion, which suggests one-way communication. one of the four parts of the 4Cs, which recognises customers' choices for buying in ways convenient to them, compared to one of the four parts of the 4Ps, place. one of the four parts of the 4Cs, which (unlike one of the four parts of the 4Ps, price) represents the real cost to the customer, for example their own transport costs in addition to the price that companies charge for the product. gathering detailed information about customers in order to offer personalised products or services

one of the four parts of the 4Cs, meaning the combination of services and satisfaction that customers want, focussing (unlike one of the four parts of the 4Ps, product) more on the solution to the customer's problem than on the product that the customer wants to sell. the customer's way of considering something a technique enabling companies to analyse such things as online customer feedback and enquiries to help them understand their customers better relating to companies that do most of their business on the Internet a company that does most of its business on the Internet an online store a business that uses the Internet to sell its products the combination of actions a company uses when selling a product or service. These are often described as the four Ps (= product, price, place, and promotion) . a business which makes products and services available to customers in different ways, for example on the Internet and in store. a real store, rather than one which exists on the Internet the manufacturer's way of considering something a company that operates only over the Internet, and has no physical stores a store that sells goods to the public

making a website easy to find via search engines methods for advertising products, services, or brands using the Internet, by attracting the interest of groups of people who discuss them, make suggestions about them, etc. online the people that a company wants to sell its products or services to a store that exists on the Internet, rather than a real one making a website which is well designed, for example one which is fast, easy and pleasant to use, and which is easy to find via search engines something that is owned by a company or organisation, such as money, property, land or a brand.

given to outside or further than (something) to increase or improve something the degree to which people are familiar with or prefer a particular brand

the value of a particular brand for the company that makes it the process of using an existing brand name to introduce new products or services a set of features and ideas that customers connect in their minds with a particular product or brand a company's decision about how a product is marketed in relation to its other products, and to competitors' products the process of changing the way that people think about a brand uses of an existing brand name to introduce new products or services money generated by all of a company's operations, before deductions for expenses a brand that is leased to a manufacturer, who then makes the product under that name an expensive brand which is not necessary but bought for pleasure the name of a manufacturer on a product, used to advertise and sell the product a product that has the name of the store where you buy it, rather than a name used by the company that made it ways that people think and feel about a company, product, service, etc. to communicate information, knowledge, beliefs, values, ideas etc. to others not expensive very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time making you feel hopeful or encouraged relating to things you can see or touch comfortable and informal to get an idea from simple, not difficult to understand clearly recognised characteristics of a product able to change easily from one activity to another or able to be used for many different purposes full of energy and excitement the activity of providing food and drink costs for corporate and regional functions

a loss of value, especially over time costs that can be identified with a particular project or activity costs such as wages, rent, and interest that do not change in relation to how much a business produces costs that are not directly accountable to a particular project or activity money that is paid to an insurance company

money that is charged by a bank or other financial organisation for lending money the activity of keeping a building, vehicle, road, etc. in good condition by checking it regularly and repairing it when necessary the act of directing a ship, aircraft, etc. from one place to another the regular and necessary costs, such as rent and heating, that are involved in operating a business costs that change according to how much of a product is being produced or used to use a situation to your own advantage property that someone borrowing money will give to the loan company, if he or she cannot pay the debt organisations or businesses that have their own separate legal and financial existence to imagine or expect something in the future, especially something good a person or organisation that promises to pay back a loan if the person or organisation that originally borrowed the money does not people who make money by starting their own business in their home something, especially money, that encourages a person or organisation to do something to make someone want to do something a person that money or a cheque is paid to or should be paid to an amount of money that has been paid or is expected to be paid an amount of money that someone is forced to pay for failing to obey a rule, law, etc. the number of people in a particular country, area or place when compared with the size of the place the act of paying back money that you have borrowed an official rule about something that it is necessary to have or to do in a way that it can continue at the same level for a period of time without money, food, a home, or possessions to offer something valuable to someone with the agreement that they can keep it if you fail to pay a loan or do what you promise to give money to someone for a product or service to pay back money that you have borrowed to cause someone a disadvantage to pay back money that you have borrowed the quantity of money that is charged by a bank or other financial organisation for lending money, or the quantity of money that you earn from keeping your money in an account in a bank or other financial organisation

to deceive someone by making them think either that you are going to do something when you really have no intention of doing it, or that you have knowledge that you do not really have, or that you are someone else something that you do because you have to comply with a list of requirements, rather than because you have a genuine commitment or interest in doing it having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary noticing that a particular thing or person exists or is present dishonest or illegal methods that are used to get something, or to make people believe that something is true when it is not to give a lot of attention to the powerful effect that something has on someone or something produced or created something such as a profits, sales, or jobs a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on someone or something included within the way in which a business, government, or other organisation carefully plans its actions over a period of time to improve its position and achieve what it wants

combined into the company to think about something carefully so that you can make a decision about it careful not to forget about the reason for doing something or the reason that something exists which is more important than anything else policies regarding the process by which an organisation buys the products or services it needs from other organisations employees, investors, customers, etc. who are involved in or buy from a business and have an interest in its success people and companies which are transparent in something do it in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest extremely big the state of feeling healthy and happy the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy to do something, or make something happen to get information or advice from a person, book, etc. with special knowledge on a particular subject to invent something or bring something such as a product or service into existence to do something which is different from what is planned

to make something certain to happen to judge the quality, importance, amount, or value of someone or something to put a plan into action to watch a situation carefully for a period of time in order to discover something about it to state or describe something clearly and exactly

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The company acted illegally by forcing an employee into early retirement. In a fast-paced, changing business environment, making sure employees have the right guidance can be critical. Healthcare and banking are heavily regulated. The company received an impressive and symbolic order from the royal family. The food chain is becoming increasingly globalised. The government has invested heavily in higher education. Different sports, like different industries, are largely monopolised by a small group of teams or companies.

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The company has a legal and technical monopoly on production of the drug.

He argues that farm subsidies help keep agricultural land away from corporate monopolies. Technology has moved on, turning what was once a natural monopoly into a potentially competitive market.

Some say that Swedish banking is an oligopoly: the big four banks control 89% of total banking assets. It may be impossible to create markets where there is perfect competition.

Political and economic agendas change with the times, as every CEO knows.

Marketing plays a key role in a company's plan for sustainable and economic growth. Introducing flexitime can motivate employees to work harder, or, conversely, lead to a decrease in productivity. Genetically modified foods have to pass a rigorous safety assessment. The company needs to raise cash to pay down its massive $1.2 billion debt. Are these carrots organic? Tickets must be purchased two weeks in advance. The organisation is reconsidering its position in the light of new developments. He was very influential in shaping the government's economic policy. The country could face power shortages as early as next year due to growing demand.

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The economic outlook is good for most manufacturers of consumer electronics. We hope the government listens to the concerns of the food and drink industry and drops its plans to make food labelling legislation more complex. The health and beauty industry has been badly affected by the recession. The growth in the popularity of air fresheners has helped increase home care industry sales.

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One of the big supermarkets has moved into home electrical goods. The supermarket retail industry in the EU is dominated by a small number of supermarket chains.

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Socio-cultural forces affect our attitudes, interests and opinions. Technological advances have greatly changed the manner in which businesses operate. All businesses are affected by national and global economic factors. Environmental factors include increased pollution levels and deforestation. Political factors can create advantages and opportunities for organisations.

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She earns an annual base salary of 45,000. She was looking for a new job in the same industry, and looked at the job vacancies at comparison companies. In addition to the base salary, Our compensation programme includes incentives in the form of stock options and shares. The firm's customer retention rate has remained steady at 82%. The company found it difficult to incentivise employees to work longer hours.

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Equity-based awards have been ruled out in the new compensation package. Cash grants were part of the financial incentives given to developers of new solar power technology.

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Bank bosses are still being paid huge incentive bonuses. The government needs to incentivise investment in the broadband communication infrastructure in rural areas. To qualify, you must have an income of $24,000 or less. The company has been successful in driving increased shareholder value. New product revenue is much less than from print advertising. The incentive payout is partly based on operating cash flow.

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Last year, they made an operating profit of $17m on revenues of $1.54 billion. He hates his job, but at least it pays well. There has been a long-running dispute over pay and working conditions. Employees have a choice between taking a pay cut or working more. For the fiscal year ended February 28 2010, payments from Class A Shares amounted to $1,470. The unions are against performance-related pay for teachers. The deal took his total remuneration last year to 2.4m. The Industrial Exporter of the Year award will reward a company that has expanded outside the domestic market. The link between corporate performance and the big rewards reaped by directors should be more transparent.

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Her annual salary exceeds 100,000. Short-term cash incentives were given to employees in order to improve performance. Stretch targets should provide the benchmark under which a person's performance is deemed to be "poor". This deal represents an hourly wage rate of $9.83. The convergence of ideas plays an important part in the creative process. The organisation celebrates and rewards creativity in its staff. The figures reveal a marked divergence between public sector pay settlements and those in the private sector. It's a job that needs someone with a bit of imagination. A vibrant and efficient service sector is important for the implementation of its policies. He says universities should work with the private sector to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. There's not enough interaction between the management and the workers. Turning an invention from an idea into a money-making product is a long job. There's a very relaxed atmosphere at work. Corporate planners are busy drawing up budgets for the next fiscal year.

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He was previously a director in the human resources department. When she got a new job she had to get used to the company's dress code. I can put this lunch on my expense account. These standards generally exceed the accepted industry norms.

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Different organisational structures suit different kinds of organisation. He has a dynamic personality, makes excellent decisions, and is a true leader. The company has introduced new procedures for dealing with customer complaints.

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Salespeople often benefit from generous reward systems.

An organisation with a role culture is generally believed to be very stable but poor at implementing change.

Such misleading advertising is against the rules. Task culture is very adaptable and focuses on achieving results above all else.

He believed that culture and values helped hold the company together. The ideal candidate will have both a design sensibility and competence in the relevant software packages. He is a man of dignity and calm determination. He thinks he would lose face if he admitted the mistake. There are many different aspects of our identity. We'd worked together for years and developed a close rapport. People have concerns over social inclusion. Sociality rights are concerned with personal and social entitlements. Those at the coalface of the business may occasionally lose patience with management theories and abstractions. She craves the limelight and wants the business to get lots of media attention. Senior executives found it gutwrenching to talk about layoffs. The fighting which started in the night had petered out by morning. We will run into trouble if we do not change our procedures. There are many ways to tackle the thorny issue of taxation. Communism has never really taken root in England. I have some windows of opportunity next week, so we could meet then. This chart provides a brief overview of sales for the past six months. With regard to advertising, we have to cut costs from 12,000 to 8,000 per month.

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Senior management wants to encourage teamwork at all levels of the organisation.

The board is interested in engaging the stakeholders in this issue. I went to several libraries to gather information about the scheme. As you progress through the project you will increase confidence in what you are doing. Economists had expected GDP growth to be revised upwards from last month's initial estimate of 0.6%. The solution is being piloted by a few councils with a view to extending it nationwide. We are beginning to put the new processes and systems into practice. I've been asked to estimate our budget requirements for next year. The procedures are designed to screen out unwanted projects containing high levels of risk.

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The retail giant is slashing delivery times to win customers.

He needs to undertake a proper feasibility study.

The company is more influenced by the 4Cs than the 4Ps. The tools we use to build competitive advantage are issues relating to applying the 4Ps in a profitable way. The supermarket chain is a bricks and clicks operator, allowing customers to shop in store or online.

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Online retailers try to lure customers away from bricks retailers.

Communication with the customer is not just advertising. Convenience for the customer also includes key aspects of website design such as navigation.

For clicks e-retail, there are also the costs of carriage to be added to the quoted prices. Smart card loyalty schemes are an example of customer relationship marketing.

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Customer wants and needs are not just about the products themselves but rather about good feelings or solutions to problems. The framework is designed to help companies view marketing from the customer's perspective. Database marketing uses powerful software to analyse information from customers. Shareholders are unlikely to see the 15 per share high reached at the height of the dot.com boom. Starting a successful dot.com has more to do with business skills than technical expertise. Their e-retail shop sells mostly books and DVDs. You can buy a wide variety of consumer electronics from an e-tailer. Their plan involves choosing target customers and designing a persuasive marketing mix to get them to buy. A multi-channel approach can allow customers to buy a product on the Internet but go to a store if they need a refund. Even customers who shop online may prefer to go to a physical store for a refund or exchange. The producer's perspective of product availability often differs from the customer's perspective. BlueBags started out as a pure play, only available online. Their albums are available only online, not at any retail outlets. It is just as important to think about search engine optimisation as it is to make a website attractive and easy to navigate.

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Social media marketing is part of a two-way process with customers. We need the right product to satisfy the needs of target consumers. A virtual store needs to be quick and easy to navigate. Website optimisation will help a company's website attract more paying customers. The company reported total assets worth $1.9 million. The value attributed to a particular product can vary enormously from country to country or according to the time of year. Copywriters and branding experts will move further beyond benefits to highlight hidden benefits. The industry has exceeded all expectations for boosting profits and dividends. The objective is to develop positive attitudes and build brand awareness among car owners in order to induce them to purchase.

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Brand equity is presumed to be a leading indicator of a business's future success. One of the country's low-cost airlines is planning brand extension into other areas. He attributes their success to the shops looking right, a strong brand image, and sensational advertising. Everything from brand positioning to price, supply chain, advertising, capital spending, and quality is being reviewed. We are beginning to feel the benefits of the brand repositioning we have done. One of the country's low-cost airlines is planning brand extensions into car hire and coach services. Brand repositioning enabled the company to increase its gross revenues. Consumers may not be aware that they are purchasing a licensed brand. Many rich and famous women like to be seen carrying a luxury brand handbag. It is estimated that 85% of all sporting goods are sold under a manufacturer's brand. Supermarket own brands are almost invariably cheaper than branded goods. Although our handling of complaints has improved greatly, it continues to be a significant problem in terms of public perception. Training appears to be an effective way to transmit information about diversity and its importance. They are meeting consumer demand for affordable footwear. Coca-Cola is an iconic brand. The holiday provides tourists with an inspirational combination of mountain views and historic monuments. Physical comfort is the most important consideration when choosing footwear. It's a very friendly bar with a nice relaxed style. The sandals were inspired by an ancient Japanese design. In response to customer demand, the new website has an uncomplicated style. Apple computers have a number of unmistakable features. They were looking for versatile footwear and found a new kind of sheepskin boot. Their products always use vibrant colours. The passenger meals are prepared by airline catering services. Head office costs are an example of central costs. After three years, this car is projected to be worth 57% of its price when new - one of the lowest rates of depreciation of any car in any class. Usually, it is clear what the direct costs of a product are but the indirect costs also need to be allocated. When you take 2,000 people out of your business you will inevitably reduce the fixed costs. Usually, it is clear what the direct costs of a product are but the indirect costs also need to be allocated. They ask for 8% extra from customers who pay insurance by direct debit instead of as a lump sum.

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Interest rates influence business borrowing. Components necessary for the maintenance of our aeroplanes often have to be ordered from abroad. In Europe, air navigation charges are collected from airlines by an organisation called Eurocontrol. The combined company aims to reduce annual overheads by as much as 2 billion. Common variable costs include raw materials, shipping and depletion. She capitalised on her knowledge and experience to get a new and better paid job. Debt counsellors are concerned by the trend towards using houses as collateral against debt. Nearly 90 entities, mainly private companies, mint gold in bars. The company's web optimisation project envisions a website that is far better than any of its competitors' sites and is at the top of relevant search engine listings. Some providers lend young people more if their parents agree to be guarantor for the loan. Household-based entrepreneurs are dependent on a reliable internet connection. Cash grants were part of the financial incentives given to developers of new solar power technology. We need to incentivise our sales managers to achieve these targets. They filled in the amount on the cheque, but left the payee's name blank. The company went bankrupt because it couldn't afford the monthly payments on the loan once interest rates rose. Customers who miss a loan repayment will face a penalty interest rate. The area has a high population density. Charge cards have no limit, but full repayment is to be made each month. I am afraid the safety system fails to meet minimum requirements. Marketing plays a key role in a company's plan to develop the business sustainably. During the global economic crisis many people were left destitute. If you need to guarantee the loan, you will lose the business if you default on payments. We'll need to pay a builder to take this wall down. Students generally have 10 years to pay back their loans. The present tax system penalises poor people. Students generally have 10 years to repay their loans.

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The couple were accused of obtaining money by deception. The new corporate social responsibility policy will focus on the impact the organisation has on the environment. The current recovery has so far generated far fewer high-paying jobs than the last boom. Social networks are making a huge impact on sales, with fans recommending brands to hundreds of their friends.

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Overseas diversification is incorporated within the strategy. The other organisation's IT systems will be fully integrated into the company as soon as practical following the acquisition. Management is looking at ways of cutting costs. Mindful of the poor road conditions, she reduced her speed to 30 mph. My primary purpose for going to the conference was to advertise our services.

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Different departments have different procurement policies. Corporate executives need to think about the whole business and how it creates value for customers and stakeholders. We need to look at how transparent the company is in disclosing information. A vast audience watched the broadcast. People doing yoga benefit from an increased feeling of well-being.

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Men have low expectations of securing a better work-life balance. We seek to conduct business in an ethical manner. Because investors' state and local taxes may be different than the federal taxes described above, investors should consult their own tax advisors. The software was developed by a marine science consulting firm. They deviated from the original plan.

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The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft. Employees will be evaluated on their performance, attendance, and team skills. The corporation has implemented a new compensation plan for its sales force. The government had agreed to allow the inspectors to monitor the refuelling process. He said we should meet but didn't specify a time.

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agito in modo illegale ambiente commerciale ambiente iper-regolamentato ordine imponente e simbolico, ordine di grandi dimensioni e simbolico sempre pi globalizzato effettuato ingenti investimenti in gran parte monopolizzato

monopolio tecnico-legale

monopolio

monopolio naturale

oligopolio

concorrenza perfetta

agenda politico-economica, obiettivi politicoeconomici

crescita sostenibile e redditizia invece, per contro geneticamente modificato enorme biologico acquistare riconsiderando, riesaminando modellare carenze, scarsit

elettronica di consumo

generi alimentari, cibi e bevande

prodotti sanitari e cosmetici cura della casa

elettrodomestici vendita al dettaglio tramite supermercati

socio-culturale tecnologico economico ambientale politico

stipendio base annuo aziende concorrenti, aziende di confronto piano retributivo tassi di ritenzione dei clienti difficile incentivare

compensi mediante assegnazione di azioni incentivo finanziario

premio di incentivazione, premio di incentivo incentivare gli investimenti in reddito maggiore valore per gli azionisti utili generati dai nuovi prodotti flusso di cassa operativo

utile di gestione, reddito d'esercizio pagare, remunerare retribuzione, remunerazione, paga taglio/riduzione di stipendio pagamento retribuzione correlata alle prestazioni, retribuzione proporzionata alle prestazioni remunerazione remunerare, retribuire remunerazione, retribuzione

stipendio, salario incentivi in contanti a breve termine

target/obiettivi ambiziosi salario, stipendio, retribuzione convergenza creativit divergenza fantasia, immaginazione attuazione innovazione interazione invenzione atmosfera al lavoro/sul posto di lavoro budget, bilanci

reparti abbigliamento richiesto/dress code conti spese norme, prassi

strutture organizzative personalit procedure

sistemi di remunerazione

cultura dei ruoli

regole

cultura dei compiti

valori competenza dignit faccia identit rapporto inclusione sociale diritti di socialit sul campo, affrontando i veri problemi pratici voler essere al centro dell'attenzione penoso, angosciante, devastante estinguersi, perdere forza finire nei guai, correre un pericolo affrontare gli aspetti spinosi mettere radici finestre di opportunit breve panoramica/quadro tagliare i costi

incoraggiare il lavoro di gruppo coinvolgere le parti interessate/gli stakeholder/gli attori principali raccogliere dati/informazioni

accrescere la fiducia iniziale mettere alla prova (la soluzione) mettere in pratica/attuare (un piano) requisiti scartare/eliminare progetti indesiderati

ridurre drasticamente i tempi di consegna

intraprendere (uno studio di fattibilit)

4C - consumatore, costo, comunicazione, convenienza

4P - prodotto, prezzo, punto vendita, promozione operatore bricks & clicks, operatore tradizionale e online

rivenditore tradizionale

comunicazione con il cliente

convenienza per il cliente

costo per il cliente marketing relazionale, CRM (Customer Relationship Marketing)

esigenze e necessit dei clienti punto di vista del cliente

database marketing dot.com dot.com, online, operante in rete negozio online dettagliante online, e-tailer

marketing mix

rivenditore multicanale negozio/punto vendita fisico punto di vista del produttore pure play, societ le cui attivit si svolgono al 100% su Internet punto vendita

ottimizzazione del motore di ricerca

Social Media Marketing consumatori target negozio virtuale

ottimizzazione di un sito web attivo, attivit, bene

attribuito a al di l di, oltre incrementare, promuovere

consapevolezza del marchio

brand equity, valore del marchio, patrimonio di marca brand extension, estensione del marchio brand image, immagine del marchio

brand positioning, posizionamento del marchio brand repositioning, riqualificazione del marchio estensioni ricavi lordi, reddito lordo marchio concesso in licenza marchio di lusso marchio del fabbricante marchio proprio

percezioni trasmettere a prezzo abbordabile/accessibile iconico ricco di ispirazione, stimolante fisico rilassato essere ispirato da, semplice, lineare funzionalit/caratteristiche inconfondibili versatile vivace ristorazione, catering costi della sede centrale

ammortamento, deprezzamento costi diretti costi fissi costi indiretti assicurazione

interesse

manutenzione navigazione spese generali costi variabili capitalizzare su garanzia, collaterale entit

prevedere

garante, fideiussore teleimprenditori incentivo incentivare beneficiario versamento, pagamento penalit, penale densit demografica, densit di popolazione rimborso requisito sostenibilit indigente, bisognoso, disagiato

garantire pagare rimborsare penalizzare rimborsare

importo degli interessi

ingannare

pura formalit costretto conscio di, consapevole di

inganno, dolo focalizzarsi sull'impatto generato impatto su

incorporato nell'ambito della strategia

integrato nell'azienda esaminare, considerare consapevole di

obiettivo principale

politiche di approvvigionamento

stakeholder, parti interessate, attori principali

trasparente in vasto, enorme benessere

equilibrio tra lavoro e vita privata condurre

consultare sviluppare deviare

garantire, assicurare valutare, giudicare attuare monitorare specificare