This document serves both as a support for the implementation of goal-line technology (GLT) in football competitions and as a comprehensive guide to its development in recent years. It is therefore aimed mainly at competition organisers along with any other party affected by the implementation of goal-line technology. The recommendations are based on the test phases from 2010 to 2012, FIFA’s…
Shipping is the primary means of transport worldwide. We, in Europe, rely on it for goods and travelling from one corner of our continent to the other. Today’s globalised world trade would not be able to function without ships, after all approxi- mately 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water. Considering the staggering percentages of world trade vessels transport (80%), it is remar…
This report is the final product of the Committee on Japan's (COJ) overview study on Maximizing U.S. Interests in Science and Technology Relations with Japan.1 The study examines the major U.S. interests at stake in science and technology relations, identifies long-term strategic priorities, and recommends specific actions for U.S. government, industry, and research institutions to advance U…
There’s a new way to run your business on the web. It requires a different kind of thinking that puts social experiences at the core. It will make your web properties more interactive, engaging, and compelling. It’s better for your customers, which means it’s better for your bottom line. It’s called Social Infrastructure. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have taken the de…
Some people use fridge magnets to keep notes or lists on the fridge’s door. You even get magnets in the shape of words or letters that you can put on a fridge door to play with. The magnets make the letters stick to the metal of the fridge door. Can you think of other ways in which magnets can help us in our daily lives? In this chapter, you will learn about different types of magnets and h…
Where any law provides that information or any other matter shall be authenticated by affixing the signature or any document should be signed or bear the signature of any person then, notwithstanding anything contained in such law, such requirement shall be deemed to have been satisfied, if such information or matter is authenticated by means of digital signature affixed in such manner as may…
What do Circuit City, Washington Mutual, Saab, Blockbuster, and Borders have in common? All of these recognized companies filed for bankruptcy during the past several years. While the situation surrounding each firm is different, all of them failed to meet various strategic challenges. Put another way, organizations typically do not succeed or fail randomly. Some plan, prepare, and execute more…
The term strategic management accounting (SMA) has been used to describe the process of ‘provision and analysis of management accounting data about a business and its competitors for use in developing and monitoring business strategy’.1 We may illustrate the basic ideas of SMA by looking at one of the leading retailers in the United Kingdom, Tesco, which has tailored its key performance…
This may all be true. However, it is imperative for those in the business world to understand the legal environment in which they are operating. While you may have the best intentions and be truly diligent in your efforts to do business fairly, inevitably conflicts will arise in everyday business dealings. For example, what does it mean to do business “fairly”? Fair to whom? Fair to your …
Technology end-user purchasing behavior has changed from “one-stop shopping” to selecting different outlets for products and implementation services. The indirect channel has responded by fragmenting into an array of firms that cover the full spectrum of business models from fulfillment to implementation. Unfortunately, few manufacturers have adapted to–or are even aware of–the new c…
Despite all the technology available, your ability to reach, engage, and influence decision makers is still limited. While buyer personas, surveys, and search marketing data can get you in the ballpark, we believe social media insights are now a “must-have” for understanding key business professionals in a way that becomes truly actionable
The decision to upgrade or replace an outdated e-commerce platform to gain multichannel capabilities creates the context for a number of other critical decisions. One of the most significant is the basic deployment model for the commerce platform. The three broad deployment model categories available today are: on-demand; hosted; and on-premises. The key advantages of each model are identif…
As a small business owner, you probably wear many different hats and are pulled in multiple directions. And most likely you work many nights and weekends trying to keep up. While technology can sometimes be frustrating when it doesn’t work right, it can also help save valuable time that you can dedicate to other areas of your business. Or even better yet, give you more time off the clock.
A recent SHRM survey asked executives this question: “What do you think will be the biggest investment challenge facing organizations over the next ten years?” For 47 percent of respondents, the answer was, “Obtaining human capital and optimizing human capital investments.” Small businesses cannot afford to make many mistakes when it comes to hiring, firing and generally managing t…