by Chan Asmi Kan Yee. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1989. / Bibliography: leaves 73-[76]

Chu Hei-keung. / Summary in Chinese. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong. / Bibliography: leaves 72-74.

The aim of this work is to answer the question, whether it is possible to run a successful business with czech costume jewelry and beads under the current economic crisis situation and under changes that business with costume jewelry and beads in general is facing. The paper analyzes international trade with costume jewelry and beads. It also analyzes current position of the Czech Republic on the market and finds reasons, which cause current unfavourable situation of the jewelry industry in the Czech Republic. Based on the findings, it proposes business strategy, which should be used by businesses with Czech costume jewelry and beads in order to achieve business growth. This strategy is then tested under real market conditions.

錢華. / 顯微膠片卷端, 作者名誤作"HUA, Qian" / 呈交日期: 2006年11月. / 論文(哲學博士)--香港中文大學, 2007. / 參考文獻(p. 183-189). / Xian wei jiao pian juan duan, zuo zhe ming wu zuo "HUA, Qian" / Cheng jiao ri qi: 2006 nian 11 yue. / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstracts in Chinese and English. / Lun wen (zhe xue bo shi)--Xianggang Zhong wen da xue, 2007. / Can kao wen xian (p. 183-189). / Qian Hua.

by Chow Yue-Hin, Terence, Xie Ming-An. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 65-66). / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iii / LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS AND TABLES --- p.v / Chapter / Chapter I --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter II --- BALANCED SCORECARD --- p.3 / Origin of Balanced Scorecard --- p.3 / What is Balanced Scorecard? --- p.5 / Four Perspectives of Balanced Scorecard --- p.4 / Strategy and Balanced Scorecard --- p.8 / Balanced Scorecard and traditional management --- p.11 / Chapter III --- DEVELOPING A BALANCED SCORECARD - GETTING STARTED --- p.14 / Preparation Tasks --- p.14 / Balanced Scorecard Team --- p.15 / Chapter IV --- PRESENT SITUATION IN THE RETAIL JEWELLERY INDUSTRY --- p.18 / Hong Kong Retail Jewellery Industry --- p.18 / Changes in the External environment --- p.19 / Company Background --- p.21 / Chapter V --- COMMENCEMENT OF BSC --- p.24 / Beginning Stage --- p.24 / Meetings --- p.27 / First Meeting --- p.28 / Second Meeting --- p.29 / Third Meeting --- p.30 / Fourth Meeting --- p.31 / Interviews --- p.32 / Executive Questionnaire --- p.34 / Finalizing Measures --- p.36 / Chapter VI --- CONCLUSION --- p.38 / Limitations of Balanced Scorecard Program --- p.38 / Chapter VII --- ACTION PLANS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK --- p.42 / Setting up Targets/Initiatives --- p.42 / Prioritizing different measures/initiatives --- p.43 / Creating a Balanced Scorecard Measure Dictionary --- p.43 / Feedback from employees --- p.44 / APPENDIX AND FIGURES --- p.46 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.65

M.Com. (Marketing Management) / Market potential is a decision making aid for the strategic marketing orientated manager. Jewellers can use information on market potential for planning, decision making and the overall managing of their own business. It would then be possible to develop the South African jewellery industry, to be able to deliver unique and quality products to present and potential buyers (local and foreign). The unknown need for information on the market potential of the South African jewellery industry realised into this study. The aim of this study is to develop a market potential measuring model with which the market potential of the South African jewellery industry can be determined. The model developed is based on the chain ratio method. Various measuring variables were identified and included in the model. The uniqueness of the model is based on two variables namely the willingness of buyers to purchase the product and their buying behaviour based on changes in their income (income elasticity). The above mentioned factors have a definite influence on the buying behaviour of jewellery buyers and therefore also the market potential. The research is done by identifying homogene groups of buyers and determining their buying behaviour with postal questionnaires. Personal interviews were conducted with which the South African jeweller's opinion was included in the study. The research results showed that with the market potential of the South African jewellery industry it can bring about a large amount of buying opportunities. If jewellers analised the markets in which they operate with care, they will be able to accomplish an optimal level of need satisfaction. Buyers needs will be addressed and the potential of the jewellery industry maximalised.

by Fok Ying-wai, Dereck ; Lee Ho-chi, Dominic. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1991. / Bibliography: leaves 118-120. / FOREWORD --- p.i / EXECUTIVE SUMMARY --- p.ii -iv / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT --- p.v -vi / TABLE OF CONTENT --- p.vii -ix / CHAPTER / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter II. --- DEVELOPMENT OF HONG KONG JEWELLERY INDUSTRY --- p.2-5 / Chapter III. --- FUTURE PROSPECT --- p.6-8 / Chapter IV. --- TRADE ASSOCIATIONS --- p.9 -12 / Hong Kong Jade and Stone Manufacturers Association --- p.9 / Diamond Importers Association --- p.10 / Hong Kong Jewellery Manufacturers Association --- p.10-11 / Hong Kong and Kowloon Gold and Silver Ornaments and Wares Workers General Union --- p.11 -12 / Gemological Association of Hong Kong --- p.12 / Chapter V. --- ABOUT PRECIOUS STONE JEWELLERY --- p.13 -17 / Diamonds --- p.13 -15 / Rubies --- p.16 / Sapphires --- p.16-17 / Emeralds --- p.17 / Chapter VI. --- JEWELLERY RETAILING IN HONG KONG --- p.18 -24 / Development and Classification --- p.18 -19 / Operation of the Retail Outlets and Their Marketing Concepts --- p.19 -24 / Product --- p.19 -20 / Pricing --- p.21 -22 / Advertising --- p.22 -23 / Personal Selling --- p.23 -24 / Shop Display --- p.25 / Chapter VII. --- METHODOLOGY --- p.26 -48 / The Research --- p.26 -27 / Objectives --- p.28-29 / Hypotheses --- p.30 -31 / Cross-sectional Survey --- p.32 -44 / Pilot Interview --- p.32 -33 / Data Collection --- p.34 / Sampling --- p.35 / In-depth Study --- p.36 -40 / Chapter VIII. --- RESEARCH FINDINGS --- p.41 -56 / Survey --- p.41 -51 / In-Depth Study --- p.52 -56 / Chapter IX. --- INTERPRETATION --- p.57-64 / Chapter X. --- RECOMMENDATION --- p.65 -75 / Recommendation to Large Firms --- p.67-71 / Recommendation to Small Firms --- p.72 -75 / APPENDIX --- p.76-117 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.118 -120

A project report submitted to the faculty of Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Engineering. Johannesburg, 1994. / South Africa is the largest primary producer of platinum-group metals (PGMs) in the world. It is estimated that only 2.1 per cent of the 153711 kg of total sales for 1993 was beneficiated locally. Potential value added foreign exchange earnings and employment opportunities. therefore. are being forfeited. This study identifies prospective areas of development in the major sectors of application of PGMs namely: autocatalysts; chemical and allied industries; electrical and electronics sectors; jewellery and coinage fabricators. The methodology of intensity of use (IOU) is first discussed. ThIs is followed by an analysts of South Africa's production and sales of PGMs. The body of the report is an empirical study of the IOU of platinum and palladium to establish a world outlook for these metals in their applications. Finally, the more lucrative of these applications are discussed in the light of South Africa's participiltion and competitiveness in the world market. The conclusions are firstly, that the established autocatalyst industry has the best prospect for growth and expansion. Secondly, the electrical application of platinum in fuel cells has potential depending on the level of government funding and support for a R&D programme. The third finding is that the electronics and jewellery industries have development potential on condition that resistance to market entry can be overcome by reduced public policy costs. Possible violation of GATT agreements may be avoided for these applications by world free trade co-operation.

The study begins by examining economic, political, and social conditions in Tsarist Russia that prompted the Zale family to immigrate to the United States. They eventually settled in Texas where, as a boy, Morris Zale was introduced to the jewelry business. In his first store in Wichita Falls Zale developed the idea of mass marketing his merchandise, and in order to do so he offered credit to his customers. He also made extensive use of advertising. Both of those approaches were revolutionary in the retail jewelry industry. This study examines various methods used by Zale's to expand its holdings. In addition, attention is given to Zale's diversification in the late 1960's and early 1970's. Emphasis is given in the study to Zale's development of a vertically integrated structure. By purchasing diamonds directly from the Diamond Trading Company, Zale's has been able to process the stones at each stage—cutting, polishing, mounting, and marketing. Such an arrangement eliminated middlemen at each step, permitting Zale's to reduce markups and margins and still maintain necessary profit levels. This study examines several serious adversities that have confronted the company—racial and religious prejudice, the Depression, shortages brought on by World War II, potential competition from a synthetic diamond, and an internal scandal involving Zale's chief financial officer. In each case Zale's managed to emerge from the adversity stronger than it had been previously. From the outset Zale's objective has been to sell the greatest amount of jewelry to the greatest number of people at the lowest possible price, and this study indicates how successful the company has been in reaching that goal.

by Tung Man Kei. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1995. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 82-83). / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iv / LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURE --- p.vi / LIST OF APPENDIXES --- p.vii / PREFACE --- p.viii / Chapter / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter II. --- ISO-9000 Standards --- p.4 / Recent Development of ISO 9000 Standards --- p.6 / Other Quality Standards and Awards --- p.8 / Influence of ISO 9000 --- p.11 / Implementation of ISO 9000 --- p.15 / Chapter III. --- CASE STUDY: PART (A) JEWELLERY INDUSTRY AND ABC JEWELLERY LIMITED --- p.18 / Jewellery Industry in Hong Kong --- p.18 / The ABC Jewellery Limited --- p.20 / Organizational Structure of ABC Jewellery Limited --- p.21 / Production Department --- p.22 / Stone Department --- p.24 / Human Resources Department --- p.24 / Quality and Technology Department --- p.25 / Management Information Department --- p.26 / Marketing Department --- p.26 / Export Department --- p.27 / Financial Situation of ABC Jewellery Limited --- p.28 / Chapter IV. --- CASE STUDY: PART (B) IMPLEMENTATION OF ISO-9002 CERTIFICATE OF A MANUFACTURING COMPANY - ABC JEWELLERY LIMITED --- p.30 / Quality Reform of ABC Jewellery Limited --- p.30 / The MANCOM - A Reform of Management Committee --- p.32 / The Implementation Plan of ISO-9000 of ABC Jewellery Limited --- p.34 / Step 1： Preliminary Goals Setting and Formulation of Action Plan --- p.35 / Step 2: Creation of Mission and Vision Statements --- p.37 / Step 3: Formation of Quality Team --- p.37 / Step 4: Education of Quality Concept --- p.38 / Step 5: Preparation of Quality Manual and Work Procedures - the Business Procedures --- p.40 / Step 6: Reengineering of Business System --- p.43 / Step 7： Registration for ISO-9002 --- p.44 / Problems faced by the Company --- p.45 / Dilemma --- p.53 / Chapter V. --- CASE STUDY: PART (C) LATEST SITUATION OF ABC JEWELLERY LIMITED --- p.54 / Quality and Technology Department --- p.54 / """Quality In Progress"" and Other Quality Improvement Projects in the Company" --- p.55 / Chapter VI. --- CONCLUSION OF THE CASE STUDY --- p.57 / TABLES AND FIGURE --- p.59 / APPENDIXES --- p.63 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.82