Thesis (Ph. D.)--Murdoch University, 2007. / Thesis submitted to the Division of Arts. Includes bibliographical references (p. 202-204).

Published also as the author's inaugural dissertation, Munich, 1969. / Bibliography: p. [ix]-xiv.

Inaug.-diss. -- Heidelberg.

Inaug.-diss. -- Heidelberg.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Rutgers University, 2009. / "Graduate Program in History." Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-250).

No description available.

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

O beneficiamento de pedras preciosas representa um importante potencial empresarial e de negócios para o Brasil, em especial para regiões como a do Vale do Taquari, no estado do Rio Grande do Sul. No entanto, as empresas deste setor, em sua maioria pequenas, carecem de uma abordagem capaz de melhorar seus processos produtivos, diminuindo suas perdas. Este estudo buscou levantar dados do setor na região, diagnosticar questões relativas aos processos produtivos, em especial sobre perdas nos processos, e propor um modelo para análise dos processos e redução das perdas nestes. O modelo foi gerado considerando dados gerais e históricos do setor, as análises dos questionários aplicados e os mapeamentos realizados. Este modelo está dividido em duas etapas: a de análise e a do conjunto de ações para a redução das perdas. Assim, o modelo propõe uma série de técnicas e ferramentas, geralmente ligadas ao Sistema Toyota de Produção, as quais têm colaborado com diferentes setores. A implementação do modelo proposto deve possibilitar um aumento no potencial de desenvolvimento, tanto no setor de beneficiamento como em toda a cadeia produtiva das pedras preciosas. / The processing of precious stones represents an important potential business in Brazil, especially for regions such as the Taquari Valley, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. However, the companies in this sector, mostly small, lack an approach aimed at improving their production processes, reducing their losses. This study aimed at surveying data about the sector in that region, examining issues relating to production processes, in particular on losses in processes, as well as proposing a model for analysing these processes and reducing losses. The model was developed considering general and historical data in the precious stones sector, the analysis of the interviews and the mappings carried out. The model is divided into two steps: the first one is the analysis and the second one is the set of actions for reducing losses. Thus, the model proposes a series of techniques and tools, usually related to the Toyota Production System, which have cooperated with different sectors. The implementation of the proposed model shall enable an increase in the potential for development, both in the processing sector, as well as throughout the whole production chain of precious stones.

O beneficiamento de pedras preciosas representa um importante potencial empresarial e de negócios para o Brasil, em especial para regiões como a do Vale do Taquari, no estado do Rio Grande do Sul. No entanto, as empresas deste setor, em sua maioria pequenas, carecem de uma abordagem capaz de melhorar seus processos produtivos, diminuindo suas perdas. Este estudo buscou levantar dados do setor na região, diagnosticar questões relativas aos processos produtivos, em especial sobre perdas nos processos, e propor um modelo para análise dos processos e redução das perdas nestes. O modelo foi gerado considerando dados gerais e históricos do setor, as análises dos questionários aplicados e os mapeamentos realizados. Este modelo está dividido em duas etapas: a de análise e a do conjunto de ações para a redução das perdas. Assim, o modelo propõe uma série de técnicas e ferramentas, geralmente ligadas ao Sistema Toyota de Produção, as quais têm colaborado com diferentes setores. A implementação do modelo proposto deve possibilitar um aumento no potencial de desenvolvimento, tanto no setor de beneficiamento como em toda a cadeia produtiva das pedras preciosas. / The processing of precious stones represents an important potential business in Brazil, especially for regions such as the Taquari Valley, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. However, the companies in this sector, mostly small, lack an approach aimed at improving their production processes, reducing their losses. This study aimed at surveying data about the sector in that region, examining issues relating to production processes, in particular on losses in processes, as well as proposing a model for analysing these processes and reducing losses. The model was developed considering general and historical data in the precious stones sector, the analysis of the interviews and the mappings carried out. The model is divided into two steps: the first one is the analysis and the second one is the set of actions for reducing losses. Thus, the model proposes a series of techniques and tools, usually related to the Toyota Production System, which have cooperated with different sectors. The implementation of the proposed model shall enable an increase in the potential for development, both in the processing sector, as well as throughout the whole production chain of precious stones.

O beneficiamento de pedras preciosas representa um importante potencial empresarial e de negócios para o Brasil, em especial para regiões como a do Vale do Taquari, no estado do Rio Grande do Sul. No entanto, as empresas deste setor, em sua maioria pequenas, carecem de uma abordagem capaz de melhorar seus processos produtivos, diminuindo suas perdas. Este estudo buscou levantar dados do setor na região, diagnosticar questões relativas aos processos produtivos, em especial sobre perdas nos processos, e propor um modelo para análise dos processos e redução das perdas nestes. O modelo foi gerado considerando dados gerais e históricos do setor, as análises dos questionários aplicados e os mapeamentos realizados. Este modelo está dividido em duas etapas: a de análise e a do conjunto de ações para a redução das perdas. Assim, o modelo propõe uma série de técnicas e ferramentas, geralmente ligadas ao Sistema Toyota de Produção, as quais têm colaborado com diferentes setores. A implementação do modelo proposto deve possibilitar um aumento no potencial de desenvolvimento, tanto no setor de beneficiamento como em toda a cadeia produtiva das pedras preciosas. / The processing of precious stones represents an important potential business in Brazil, especially for regions such as the Taquari Valley, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. However, the companies in this sector, mostly small, lack an approach aimed at improving their production processes, reducing their losses. This study aimed at surveying data about the sector in that region, examining issues relating to production processes, in particular on losses in processes, as well as proposing a model for analysing these processes and reducing losses. The model was developed considering general and historical data in the precious stones sector, the analysis of the interviews and the mappings carried out. The model is divided into two steps: the first one is the analysis and the second one is the set of actions for reducing losses. Thus, the model proposes a series of techniques and tools, usually related to the Toyota Production System, which have cooperated with different sectors. The implementation of the proposed model shall enable an increase in the potential for development, both in the processing sector, as well as throughout the whole production chain of precious stones.