Number Of Foreign Companies Research Articles

How to increase business efficiency using the beyond budgeting method

Subject. The article investigates the key features and advantages of using the Beyond Budgeting model. Objectives. The aim is to analyze the practice of using Beyond Budgeting by a number of foreign companies. Methods. The study draws on general scientific methods of cognition. Results. The paper offers a three-step approach to transition to Beyond Budgeting method. At the first stage, it is necessary to determine the arguments in favor of abandoning traditional budgeting and using the Beyond Budgeting model, at the second stage – to divide the budget goals, at the third stage – to improve each process. Conclusions. The use of the proposed approach and principles of Beyond Budgeting in the practice of modern enterprises will provide a flexible and adaptive structure enabling to quickly address changes in the external environment and respond to optimized processes that ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness of activities.

TO THE MODERNIZATION OF HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER OF WHEEL EARTH MACHINE BASED ON HTZ TRACTORS

The purpose of the article is to scientifically search for the possibility of replacing mechanical drives of a chain working body and a rotary soil thrower of an earth-moving trenching machine with a hydraulic fluid power in order to increase reliability and effective protection against overloads.Studies have been carried out on the load characteristics of earth-moving machines of the PZM-2 (3) type and an assessment of the possibility of replacing the rotation of the chain working body and the rotary thrower of the dumped soil with the selection of hydraulic motors and pumps for a hydraulic fluid power. Hydraulic actuators must provide operation during the starting mode, minimal power loss during idling and effective protection in the event of a sudden stop of thehydraulic motors due to overloads.As a result of the calculations, it was found that for the hydraulic fluid power of the chain working body earthmoving trencher, high-torque low-speed radial piston hydraulic motors of single or multiple action with a working volume of 1800 ... 2500 cm3, as well as high-speed axial piston hydraulic motors with planetary gearboxes, for a rotary thrower of dumped soil, gerotor hydraulic motors with a working volume of about 200 cm3. The hydraulic motors required by the workingvolume are mass-produced by a number of foreign companies. To supply the working fluid to the hydraulic motors, axial piston tandem pumps with adjustable displacement, which are produced by the Hydrosila plant, are recommended.The results of the research can be used in the development of a new generation of earth-moving trenching machines when replacing the mechanical drive of the chain working body and the thrower of the dump soil with a hydraulic fluid power.

Environmental regulation and foreign direct investment attractiveness: Evidence from China provinces

AbstractChina strengthened environmental regulation to inhibit the formation of new pollution havens and to change its growth mode. This study explores the efficiency for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) with the inclusion of environmental regulation in 31 Chinese provinces over the period 2015–2017, using a dynamic direction distance function‐data envelopment analysis (DDF‐DEA) model. The empirical results show that the mean overall efficiencies and ranks in the eastern region are significantly higher than those in the non‐eastern regions with or without environmental regulation, but the environmental regulation has a greater impact on the efficiency of attracting FDI in the economically developed areas. The average efficiencies for both the number of foreign companies and FDI amount in the eastern regions are higher than those in the non‐eastern regions. The industrial pollution control expenditure efficiency with the inclusion of environmental regulation of each province keeps in efficiency frontier. Relative to the efficiency of input variables, the output efficiencies in the non‐eastern regions have more scope to improve.

Impact of the Special Zone for Asian Headquarters policy implementation in Tokyo

AbstractObjectiveDesignated by the Japanese National Government, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government established the Special Zone for Asian Headquarters in 2011. This study analyses the impact of this Special Zone Policy on the attraction of foreign companies.MethodsThe data on the number of foreign companies in Tokyo is used, and a difference‐in‐differences estimation model is adopted.ResultsThe empirical results indicate that there has been a significant positive impact, considering an increase in the concentration of foreign companies in the designated areas of the Special Zone.ConclusionFrom the perspective of area agglomeration, the policy has a good process as first step. Therefore, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government should consider implementing a policy to increase the communication among Japanese and foreign companies as next step, while taking the agglomeration profit into account.

Сравнительный анализ методов построения интегральных перемножителей сигналов

This paper is devoted to the comparative analysis of modern integral variables. Today, a number of foreign companies, such as Texas Instruments and Analog Devices, produce analog signal multipliers (APS) in integrated design. Russian industry produces chips of the 525PS and 174HA series. Each manufacturer uses its own method of implementing the device. The main task of such devices is to calculate the current voltage, phase, exponential and transcendental functions. Wide applicability of APS in integrated design was found in devices for analog processing and conversion of signals of communication and radio equipment, in devices for automatic control of onboard and ground radio equipment. A very important characteristic of such equipment is the dynamic range. The dynamic range of the receiver is the range of input signal amplitudes that provide the required quality of reproduction of the received message. The lower limit of the dynamic range is determined by the level of internal noise or external interference in the device, and the upper limit is determined by the device's overload capacity. In this regard, manufacturers of multipliers are faced with the task of maximizing the voltage that can be applied to its inputs. The difficulty is that the upper limit of the dynamic range is set by non-linear distortions. The non-linearity of the multiplier is a component of the multiplication error and characterizes the limiting capabilities of the APS inputs. In this paper, a comparative analysis of the main types of integral multipliers offered on the market is carried out in order to identify the best construction method for achieving the value of the dynamic range of the multiplier in 90 dB with high multiplication accuracy, which will allow using such a multiplier in modern radio equipment.

Specifics of the management of joint stock company “A. Khanzhonkov & Co” at the beginning of the XX century

Based on the archive materials, memoirs and scientific literature the article describes two approaches to the management of joint stock company “A. Khanzhonkov & Co”. The author considers the specifics of establishing the management bodies, in which apart from Khanzhonkov himself as the main founder, participated the members of his family, relatives and close people. A well-known economist, professor I. Kh. Ozerov, which was out of this circle, was nevertheless included into the management board, since he was useful for the Company because he developed the program of creation of educational and scientific cinema, which helped to increase recognition of the Company and improved its image among the governing circles. However, the initiative of Ozerov to decrease the price of shares and trade them at a stock exchange, which could have allowed to significantly increased the main capital of the Company and its influence on the cinema production and distribution market, as the research shows, was not supported by Khanzhonkov. The main reason for this was the concern of the latter to lose the control over the Company and thus, the Company failed to significantly expand his opportunities during the First World War when a number of foreign companies had to leave Russian market. The management of the Joint stock company failed to use this opportunity and had to leave the market to new companies.

Сравнительный анализ методов построения аналого-цифровых преобразователей

This paper is devoted to the comparative analysis of modern integrated analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). At the moment, a number of foreign companies, such as Analog Devices, Texas Instruments and Microchip, produce ADCs in integrated design. Each manufacturer uses its own method of implementing the device. The main task of such devices is to convert voltage to binary code. ADCs are used wherever it is necessary to receive an analog signal and process it in digital form. Examples include applications such as communications and telecommunications, various radio systems, and measurement technology. Very important characteristics of such equipment are dynamic range, ease of implementation and speed. The means of analog-to-digital conversion are constantly being improved, which leads to an increase in the speed of the converters and the frequency band of the converted signals, an increase in the dynamic range, sensitivity and accuracy of the ADC. Significant interest in high-speed ADCs with a large dynamic range is explained by the fact that in the vast majority of telecommunications and radio engineering systems, direct signal conversion schemes without intermediate frequency conversion are increasingly used. Broadband applications have also been developed. The main requirement in these applications is the high sensitivity and wide dynamic range of the transducer for simultaneous detection of strong and weak signals. In this paper, a comparative analysis of the main types of analog-to-digital converters offered on the market is carried out in order to identify the most optimal construction method for using it in modern equipment.

Предупреждение преступности посредством уголовной ответственности юридических лиц: проблемы теории и правоприменительной практики

We investigate the possibility of introducing criminal liability of legal entities in the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. We analyze the provisions of regulatory enactment providing for this substantial reform. We consider initiatives and projects proposed by public authorities to amend and supplement domestic legislation. We examine the positions of reputable ex-perts, famous scientists and high-demand practitioners, who express opposite opinions on the initiated correlations and participating in the discussion. We analyze the provisions of the conventions of international organizations pro-viding for the introduction of criminal liability of legal entities in the legisla-tion of member states, due to involvement in corruption crimes, if bribery of foreign officials and corporate corruption were used. The work discusses the provisions of the bill of 2015 finalized by the Investigative Committee of Russia on the introduction of criminal liability for legal entities for the com-mission of crimes contained in the current thirty eight articles of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, to which Russian, as well as a number of foreign companies and international organizations represented and separate units. We draw conclusions and make suggestions for further improvement of the Criminal code of the Russian Federation.

MARKET ANALYSIS OF HOTEL SERVICES IN UKRAINE

MARKET ANALYSIS OF HOTEL SERVICES IN UKRAINE

PESA 2010 production and development review

2010 was another busy year for Australian hydrocarbon production and development. Natural gas production was the standout performer with both domestic gas and LNG production increasing by about 5% compared to 2009. Domestic gas output was strong with significant growth in production from the Gippsland Basin, coal seam methane in the Surat-Bowen Basin, and the start-up of the Blacktip gas project in WA. Domestic gas output is set to reach record levels again next year and has strong growth prospects in the future with final investment decisions being taken on coal seam gas projects in Queensland and the Macedon project in WA. Australian LNG production increased 4.5% in 2010 accounting for 34% of Australian hydrocarbon production. LNG production will grow further in 2011 with first gas expected from Pluto LNG project during the year. Oil production was steady in 2010; however, it is set to increase in 2011 with a full year of production from the Van Gogh and Pyrenees projects. Production levels only tell part of the Australian hydrocarbon story. In addition to the proposed domestic gas and oil projects, the combined value of committed and potential LNG projects in Australia has surpassed $100 billion. A highlight of 2010 was the final investment decision on the A$15 bn Queensland Curtis LNG Project (QCLNG). The first phase of QCLNG will consist of two LNG trains with a combined capacity of 8.5 million tonnes per annum, with first LNG exports expected in 2014. QCLNG is the first of many proposed coal seam gas to LNG (CSG-LNG) developments in Queensland. Other CSG-LNG projects reached significant milestones this year. Of particular note is the federal environmental approval of Gladstone LNG and state environmental approval of Australia Pacific LNG. In WA, the Browse LNG project complied with all Browse Basin retention lease conditions and remains on track for a targeted final investment decision in 2012. Other major LNG projects including Ichthys and Wheatstone also continue to make positive progress towards a final investment decision in the next 24 months. Sunrise, Prelude and Bonaparte LNG set a technology milestone in the industry with all three selecting floating LNG (FLNG) as their preferred development concept. 2010 has also seen the emergence of further new technologies in the form of small scale LNG projects for resources previously considered un-commercial. This has opened the door for South Australia and New South Wales to enter the LNG export market in the future. The Australian hydrocarbon industry continues to grow and its global importance, particularly in LNG, reflected by the increasing number of foreign companies entering Australia. In 2010, Shell and PetroChina increased their involvement in the Australian industry purchasing Arrow Energy for A$3.5 bn. CNOOC has increased its involvement in a number of areas, including purchasing a 5–10% stake in QCLNG and investment in CSM exploration through Exoma Energy. GDF Suez and Total have reinvigorated their interests in offshore WA and Petrobras made their first entry into Australia acquiring an interest in exploration acreage offshore WA. 2010 was an active year for Australian hydrocarbon production and development–continued success depends on the successful execution of committed and proposed projects. Escalation of development costs and a looming skills shortage remain the largest risks to the Australian hydrocarbon industry as multiple projects attempt to move forward simultaneously.

Client Confidentiality and Lawyer-Client Privilege: A Study of Indian, American and English Laws

With the increase in the number of foreign companies setting up businesses in India, the law on the issue of lawyer-client confidentiality needs to be understood so as to ensure that multinational businesses can share their concerns with the lawyers without the risk of corporate communications being misused against them.The paper studies the law prevailing in India relating to the duty imposed on lawyers towards their clients and the privilege provided to communication between lawyers and clients and compares it to the law in U.S.A and the U.K.An appraisal of Indian laws shows that the need for confidentiality of information shared between lawyers and their clients has been recognized and the communication between lawyers and clients has been privileged. The Bar Council rules provide for high standards of professional ethics for Indian lawyers, comparable to those in other jurisdictions. Also, with the growth of Legal Process Outsourcing in India, the concerns by clients towards data security have been raised. Lawyers in India have a duty imposed upon them under law to maintain confidentiality of their client’s information. Before starting business in a particular jurisdiction, a multinational company must clearly ascertain the scope of laws relating to attorney-client privilege, as this can ensure that the corporate communications are well protected and can facilitate business avoiding undesirable litigation.

US companies dominate SEMICON West 94

Back in July, the semiconductor industry's “greatest show on earth” SEMICON West once again took place at the Moscone Center, SF, CA, USA. Riding the wave of a confident industry — thanks to fab expansions and the strong Yen — it was as usual, a jam-packed affair with over a thousand companies exhibiting and, according to the organizers, SEMI, overfifty thousand punters visiting over the 3 days. I should say that despite the title of this article there were quite a number of foreign companies there but rather like the World Series, it was predominantly an American show. That said, these companies had some interesting innovations to launch here and there so we try to give a flavour of the event with some of the highlights.

Strategies for penetrating the japanese market: A comparison of traditional and direct marketing distribution channels

Although a number of foreign companies have succeeded in establishing themselves and becoming profitable in the Japanese market, many others have found that success has been difficult to achieve. Part of the reason for this is the established Japanese distribution system, which is often criticized by outsiders as complicated and difficult to penetrate. This article examines strategies that companies can use to enter the Japanese market using direct marketing channels as well as traditional channels, and discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages associated with each approach.

Society, Politics, and the Press: An Interpretation of the Peruvian Press Reform of 1974

In the early morning hours of July 27, 1974, the military government of Peru employed riot police to seize control of the country's principal daily newspapers. The government announced that the newspapers were being transferred to independent organizations representative of broad sectors of Peruvian society. Peru's “Revolutionary Government of the Armed Forces,” which came to power in 1968, had already surprised students of the Latin American military with a series of radical measures which included an extensive land reform, the expropriation of a number of foreign companies, reorganization of the financial sector, and the creation of a system of worker control for industry. Now President Juan Velasco Alvarado presented the press takeover as an integral part of a fundamental reordering of the existing society along progressive nationalist lines.