Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2002. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This business plan is a document focussing on creating a business which truly embrace the "New Economy", and by using technology, crafting a strategy which can ensure that the company become successful, and a market leader in the field of civil engineering. The plan focuses on two separate entities. Firstly, building a business by using current techniques in evaluating the industry, developing an initial strategy, and setting the tone for crafting a strategy in the future which will fulfil the goals and objectives of the company, thereby reaching it's initial vision. It use a combination of analysis, creativity, and learning to develop a market leader which has the main focus of being innovative, serving it's clients with service quality, becoming the leader in it's field. A key success factor interaction diagram was developed and combined with an industry value chain to change the operational process into a new market orientated process enabling the company to achieve it's goals. Secondly, the focus is to create wealth for its stakeholders. In that regard the current system in the engineering industry was challenged. New operational processes were developed which is in line with the company vision and mission. These processes was correlated with the financial structure and projections made to ensure that the crafting of the strategy will be done in a systematic way, but always focussing on the goals and objectives of the company. Finally, an implementation plan is developed which is a crucial action plan to ensure success in the future. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die doelwit van hierdie besigheidsplan is om die basis te lê om 'n suksesvolle markleier in die siviele ingenieurs bedryf te word. Dit is gebaseer op die beginsels van die "Nuwe Ekonomie". Tesame met daardie beginsels word tegnologie gebruik om 'n strategie te ontwikkel en te vorm soos wat die maatskappy groei. Die plan fokus op twee hoofdele. Eerstens, om 'n maatkappy van statuur te ontwikkel. Huidige analitiese tegnieke om die industrie te evalueer is gebruik om 'n basis strategie te ontwikkel. Hierdie basis strategie sal dan uitgebrei word soos wat die maatskappy ontwikkel deur te fokus op sy doelwitte en sy visie. Deur analise, kreatiwiteit en kundigheid te kombineer word gepoog om te fokus op innovering en kwaliteit wat die kwaliteite is wat benodig word om 'n mark leier te word. 'n Sleutel sukses faktor interaksie diagram is ontwikkel wat tesame met 'n industrie waarde ketting gebruik is om die huidige operasionele prosesse te verander in nuwe mark gerigte prosesse. Die stelsel is die fondasie wat gelê word om die maatskappy doelwitte te bereik. Tweedens, word daar gefokus om rykdom te skep vir die aandeelhouers asook die maatskappye wat deel vorm van die lCM netwerk. Die huidige stelsels in die industrie was ge-evalueer en afgebreek totdat nuwe stelsels ontwikkel is wat inpas in die visie en missie van die maatskappy. Dit is gekorreleer met 'n finansiële model en inkomste en uitgawe projeksies vir die toekoms. Die projeksies is gebaseer op 'n geleidelike ontwikkeling van die stelsels totdat daar na drie jaar 'n gevestigde wereldklas stelsel in plek is. Laastens word afgesluit met 'n aksie-plan wat noodsaaklik is vir effektiewe implimentering van die besigheidsplan.

Syfte: Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka hur den ekonomiska prestationen skiljer sig mellan de ideella föreningarna och IdrottsAB som styrs av elitlicensens krav inom fotbollen och ishockeyn. Metod: Vi har i denna jämförande studie använt oss av en kvantitativ metod med en longitudinell design där vi med hjälp av sekundärdataanalys undersökt ideella föreningar och IdrottsAB:s ekonomiska prestationer i utvalda nyckeltal under en femårsperiod. Resultat & slutsats: I denna studie har empirin samlats in genom att beräkna de ideella föreningarnas och IdrottsAB medelvärde på de utvalda nyckeltalen och sedan jämfört dessa resultat mot varandra. Hypotestester har även använts för att se om det fanns någon signifikant skillnad mellan vad de ideella föreningarna och IdrottsAB presterat i de olika nyckeltalen. Vår slutsats var att det inte fanns någon större skillnad mellan de ideella föreningarna och IdrottsAB:s finansiella prestationer men att de ideella föreningarna presterade lite bättre sammantaget.

The mechanisms underlying cannabinoid impairment of fear memory is not clear. This study investigated the effects of the synthetic cannabinoid HU210 and the endocannabinoid hydrolysis inhibitor JZL 195 on fear memory following contextual fear conditioning (CFC; an animal model of fear). The long-term depression (LTD)-blocking peptide Tat-GluR2 was utilized to investigate whether the expression of cannabinoid-induced LTD (CB-LTD) is required for the cannabinoid impairment of acquisition and consolidation of contextual fear memory. HU210 reduced freezing throughout the test phase of the acquisition protocol, which was not affected by pre-administration of Tat-GluR2. High and moderate doses of HU210 reduced freezing during the first and last half, respectively, of the test phase of the consolidation protocol, which was prevented by pre-treatment with Tat-GluR2. HU210 did not affect freezing during the test phase of the retrieval protocol. Thus, these results suggest that HU210 impairs acquisition and consolidation, but not retrieval of contextual fear memory, and that in vivo CB-LTD expression is required for HU210 impairment of the consolidation, but not acquisition, of contextual fear memory. We also observed that HU210 and JZL 195 do not facilitate the acquisition of contextual fear memory extinction.

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M. Tech. Business Administration / The objective of this study is to identify the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that cause turnover intention. Finally the relationship will be tested between job satisfaction and turnover intention. A four section questionnaire will be used to identify the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that have an influence on job satisfaction. The questionnaire will also test the employees intent to leave the organization. Random selected employees from all levels in the organization participated in this study. In this study gender, marital status and employment duration had a significant impact on job satisfaction.

The work is focused on management style and behavior. The theoretical part discusses the classification of management styles, its processes and procedures. Chapter leadership describes the various theories of management styles. The practical part is focused on research in the company FGInvest Ltd., used to evaluate the management style and leadership meetings. Subsequently, the author explains a specific proposal, designed to streamline the complex process of managing and conducting meetings in the community.

by Poon Lai-king, Yip Wai-man Christina. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 78-79). / PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS --- p.iii / ABSTRACT --- p.v / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.vi / Chapter / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY --- p.1 / Introduction --- p.1 / Organization of the Paper --- p.2 / The Approach --- p.3 / Chapter II. --- COMPANY PROFILE --- p.5 / Introduction --- p.5 / History --- p.5 / Operating and Financial Results --- p.6 / Organization and Management --- p.7 / Motorola Asia Pacific Semiconductor Group --- p.8 / Motorola Semiconductors Hong Kong Limited --- p.9 / Chapter III. --- EVOLUTION OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN MOTOROLA --- p.11 / Introduction --- p.11 / Motorola's Quality Improvement Stages --- p.11 / Motorola-HK --- p.17 / Chapter IV. --- QUALITY GOAL - THE SIX SIGMA --- p.20 / The Six Sigma Concept --- p.21 / Six Steps to Six Sigma --- p.22 / Six Sigma and Beyond --- p.23 / Chapter V. --- QUALITY CULTURE --- p.24 / The Notion of Quality Culture --- p.24 / Shared Values and Assumptions --- p.25 / Top Management's Commitment --- p.28 / Organization --- p.29 / Communication --- p.30 / Teamwork --- p.33 / Training and Education --- p.35 / Motivation --- p.37 / Chapter VI. --- IMPLEMENTATION OF THE QUALITY MANAGEMENT --- p.41 / "Quality, Speed and Teamwork Program" --- p.41 / Implementation through Various Programs --- p.46 / VII. SUCCESS STORIES SHARED --- p.52 / Manufacturing Examples --- p.5 3 / Non-manufacturing Examples --- p.61 / Chapter VIII --- . MOTOROLA CORPORATE QUALITY SYSTEM REVIEW --- p.65 / Introduction --- p.65 / The Quality System Review (QSR) --- p.67 / Some Thoughts on the QSR --- p.70 / Chapter IX. --- CONCLUSION --- p.76 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.78 / APPENDICES

by Alexander Y.M. Leung and Tony S.F. Wong. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1990. / Bibliography: leaves 82-83. / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iv / LIST OF TABLES --- p.v / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT --- p.vi / Chapter --- p.1 / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Significance of the Topic --- p.1 / Interbank Forex News --- p.2 / Research Approach --- p.5 / Chapter II. --- THE FOREX MARKET AND NEWS --- p.7 / Foreign Exchange --- p.7 / The Forex Trading --- p.11 / Electronic Financial Information Vendors --- p.16 / News --- p.22 / Chapter III --- .RESEARCH METHODOLOGY --- p.29 / "Research Objectives, Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Testing" --- p.29 / The Survey --- p.36 / Chapter IV. --- RESULTS AND ANALYSIS --- p.43 / Response Rate --- p.43 / Statistical Analysis --- p.43 / Assumptions --- p.44 / Statistical Techniques and Tests --- p.46 / Results on Relative Position --- p.49 / Results of Theoretical Frameworks --- p.60 / Results on Multiple Regression. --- p.64 / Results from Other Findings --- p.66 / Reliability Testing --- p.70 / Chapter V. --- CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS --- p.72 / Market Share --- p.72 / Relative Position of Reuters --- p.73 / Implication on Market Share --- p.75 / Other Attributes --- p.77 / Concluding Statement --- p.79 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.80 / APPENDIX --- p.81

by Lee Sum Yiu, Raymond. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1993. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves B1-1-B1-2). / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iv / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS --- p.vii / Chapter CHAPTER I --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter CHAPTER II --- RESEARCH OBJECTIVES AND METHODOLOGY / Chapter 2.1 --- Business problem defined --- p.3 / Chapter 2.2 --- Research objectives --- p.3 / Chapter 2.3 --- Research methodology --- p.4 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Research design --- p.6 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Sampling design --- p.7 / Chapter CHAPTER III --- LITERATURE REVIEW / Chapter 3.1 --- Definition of attitude --- p.9 / Chapter 3.2 --- Function of attitude --- p.10 / Chapter 3.3 --- Consumer research literature --- p.12 / Chapter CHAPTER IV --- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND KEY SELLING POINT / Chapter 4.1 --- Key features of BMW Touring Car --- p.16 / Chapter 4.1.1. --- Practical and flexible design --- p.16 / Chapter 4.1.2. --- Performance --- p.17 / Chapter 4.2 --- Key selling points --- p.18 / Chapter CHAPTER V --- COMPETITIVE PROFILE / Chapter 5.1 --- Direct competitors --- p.21 / Chapter 5.2 --- Indirect competitors --- p.23 / Chapter CHAPTER VI --- RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS --- p.25 / Chapter CHAPTER VII --- QUESTIONAIRE DESIGN --- p.29 / Chapter 7.1 --- General question & product information --- p.30 / Chapter 7.1.1. --- Product usage --- p.30 / Chapter 7.1.2 --- Lifestyle characteristics --- p.30 / Chapter 7.1.3 --- Product functions and feature --- p.30 / Chapter 7.1.4 --- Product image and status --- p.31 / Chapter 7.1.5 --- Competitors --- p.31 / Chapter 7.1.6 --- Number of car owned --- p.31 / Chapter 7.2 --- Pricing --- p.31 / Chapter 7.3 --- Advertising and promotion --- p.32 / Chapter 7.4 --- Service provided by sales force --- p.32 / Chapter CHAPTER VIII --- LET THOSE WHO BOUGHT IT SAID SOMETHING --- p.33 / Chapter CHAPTER IX --- DISCUSSION ON RESEARCH FINDING / Chapter 9.1 --- Summary of sample achieved --- p.37 / Chapter 9.2 --- Interview procedures --- p.38 / Chapter 9.3 --- Result and Analysis / Chapter 9.3.1 --- Target customers --- p.40 / Chapter 9.3.2 --- Product image and impression --- p.41 / Chapter 9.3.3 --- Pricing of the product --- p.49 / Chapter 9.3.4 --- Advertising and promotion --- p.50 / Chapter 9.3.5 --- Sales force management --- p.51 / Chapter CHAPTER X --- CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION / Chapter 10.1 --- Limitation of present research --- p.53 / Chapter 10.2 --- Conclusion / Chapter 10.2.1 --- Defining the target segment --- p.54 / Chapter 10.2.2 --- Product image and impression --- p.55 / Chapter 10.2.3 --- Pricing Strategy --- p.56 / Chapter 10.2.4 --- Advertising and Promotion --- p.56 / Chapter 10.2.5 --- Sales force management --- p.57 / Chapter 10.3 --- Recommendation --- p.57 / Chapter CHAPTER XI --- OVERALL REVIEW OF THE RESEARCH --- p.59 / Chapter APPENDIX I --- QUESTIONAIRE FOR DEPTH INTERVIEW --- p.A1-1 / Chapter APPENDIX II --- DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION OF INTERVIEWEES --- p.A2-1 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.B1-1

by Lo kwok Wing, Luk Siu Bun, Ben. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1993. / Includes bibliographical references (p. [34]-[36]). / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iv / Chapter / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Consumer Market of Telecommunication Services --- p.1 / Advent of Competition --- p.3 / Scope of Report --- p.4 / Organisation of this Paper --- p.5 / Chapter II. --- METHODOLOGY --- p.6 / Chapter III. --- BUSINESS DEFINITION --- p.9 / Business Definition --- p.9 / Corporate Goals --- p.10 / Chapter IV. --- SITUATION ANALYSIS --- p.11 / Macroenvironment --- p.11 / Industry Environment --- p.20 / Market size & Market Growth --- p.25 / Product Profile --- p.26 / Customer Profile --- p.31 / Competitor Analysis --- p.38 / Company Situation Analysis --- p.49 / Chapter V. --- STRATEGIC ISSUES ANALYSIS --- p.62 / Key Success Factors --- p.62 / Strategic Issues --- p.63 / Strategy Options --- p.70 / Chapter VI. --- RECOMMENDATIONS --- p.72 / Grand Strategy --- p.73 / Functional Strategy --- p.78 / Chapter VII. --- CONCLUSIONS --- p.92 / APPENDIX / Chapter 1. --- The Trend of Average Family Size per Household / Chapter 2. --- Growth of Residential Telephone Lines / Chapter 3. --- Growth of Business Direct Telephone lines / Chapter 4. --- Growth of Total Starline (1989-1993) / Chapter 5. --- Growth of Citinet (1991-1993) / Chapter 6. --- Growth of International Traffic / Chapter 7. --- Questionnaire of Customer Surveys / Chapter 8. --- Summary of Results of Customer Surveys / Chapter 9. --- Gross Sales Revenue Distribution / Chapter 10. --- Breakdown of the Major Gross Sales Revenues For CS Inbound / Chapter 11. --- Breakdown of the Major Gross Sales Revenues For CS Outbound / Chapter 12. --- Breakdown of the Major Gross Sales Revenues For CS Retailing / BIBLIOGRAPHY