Conventional wisdom
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Bob Prattey is the general manager of Birmingham's International Convention Centre (ICC), part of NEC Ltd which in turn is part funded by the chamber of commerce and local government of Birmingham, England. The center is operating near capacity in one hall, and is performing a useful function of attracting business to the city. Prattey faces international competition in attracting business and the NEC is entering overseas consultancy. Concert promotion has become part of his job since the Symphony Hall forms part of ICC.
Publication Name: The Director
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0012-3242
Year: 1996
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Business gifts: A form of non-verbal and symbolic communication
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Gifts are often exchanged to nurture a business relationship and to add a human aspect to an otherwise impersonal setting, although in many cases the act of giving is undertaken in an unprofessional manner. Research into the gift culture of German organisations has been undertaken, and will be concluded at the end of 1996. Gift budgets approximate 2-4% of the annual advertising costs for a company, and often guidelines are provided to employees to show the company's expectations in this area.
Publication Name: European Management Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0263-2373
Year: 1996
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Low earth orbit satellite based communication systems - research opportunities
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Low earth orbit satellite (LEOS) based communication systems are expected to transform the global communication network and the services it provides. Among the more prominent LEOS based systems are Globalstar, Teledesic, Iridium and Orbcomm. A main issue in developing such systems is economic viability, which is affected by satellite launch and replacement costs, gateways and operation costs, marketing, billing, accounting and management costs and financing charges.
Publication Name: European Journal of Operational Research
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0377-2217
Year: 1997
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