Present Market Environment Research Articles

Latch on to the Affirmative

The circumstance can arise when rates and dividend yields are negative, something that is not an unlikely event in the present market environment.

Status of a Quality Management System in the Czech Republic as a Condition for Business Competitiveness

Purpose of the article: Corporate management understands the importance of proving the quality of their products as well as other aspects, particularly environmental and safety issues in business connections and their possible negative impact on the company’s competitiveness and image. Methodology/methods: A data analysis was carried out based on a questionnaire research conducted in a selection group of Czech businesses with the objective to identify the reasons for introducing and using a management system, or to identify difficulties and problems in introducing it. The questionnaire research was statistically processed using analytic classification, hypotheses testing as well as a correlation analysis. Scientific aim: The objective of the research was to validate or invalidate the hypotheses concerning the measures taken by a business in implementing and maintaining a quality management system (QMS), problems in its implementation, and to analyse competitive advantages and influence on the image. Findings: The research results confirmed that internal reasons for QMS implementation prevail in national businesses. Nevertheless, the main problem is the complexity of QMS/ understanding of the QMS by employees. An implemented QMS motivates the personnel, however, only a small number of enterprises use it to motivate their employees. The main benefits quoted by the respondents were improved company process management and relations between the processes, increased customer satisfaction as well as improved corporate image. Conclusions: A quality management system helps organisations to introduce system and order. Corporate processes are systematically managed, which significantly contributes to meeting the business objectives of a company. Having integrated the implemented QMS in their organisation, the respondents demonstrated they can effectively work with it and flexibly react to the changes faced in the present market environment.

Welding Robot Applied in Delong Heavy Truck Weld Line

With the development of manufacturing techniques and the size of the economy, the heavy duty truck market competition is becoming increasingly fierce. Higher requirements on the welding equipment have been forward in the present market environment. Welding robot which has been used in main welding production line of Shanxi Automobile Delong is characterized by good quality of welding seam, high productive efficiency and good flexibility. This paper summarizes useful experience and existing problem of welding robot technology in practical application.

육상화물운송시장에서 기회비용을 고려한 협상방법론 연구

As a way to allocate lots of orders to many participants for vehicle allocation problem, this study has used an agent negotiation based reverse auction model. This agent negotiation provides coordination functions allowing all participants to make a profit, and accomplishing Pareto optimum solution from the viewpoint of a whole trucking cargo transportation network. In order to build a strategic cooperation relationship based on information sharing, this agent negotiation provides a coordination mechanism in which all the participants including consignors, brokerage firms, and car owners are able to attain their own profits, and also that ensure a competitive market. This study has tried to prove that the result of an agent-based negotiation is the Pareto optimal solution under the present market environment. We established a mathematical formulation for a comparison with the Integer Programming model, and analysing e-Marketplace, structure of shipping expenses and brokerage system in the trucking cargo transportation industry.

工程监理企业向项目管理转型的必要性以及路径分析

摘 要：目前，工程监理企业多局限于施工阶段的旁站监理，离建设监理制提出和推广之初衷偏离较远。现实的市场环境、政府管理以及企业自身发展迫切要求监理企业转型。而社会环境与行业发展情况都在朝着有利的方向发展，为监理企业转型提供了可行的条件。 Abstract: At present, construction supervision companies pay most attention to supervision in project construction phase. This status is far away from the aim of setting up construction supervision system. Present market environment, government management and enterprises’ development demand require construction supervision companies to change instantly. At the same time, social environment and industry development are developing towards favorable direction. This provides conditions for construction companies to change.

工程监理企业向项目管理转型的必要性以及路径分析<br> Discussion on the Change from Construction Supervision Companies to Project Management Companies

摘 要：目前，工程监理企业多局限于施工阶段的旁站监理，离建设监理制提出和推广之初衷偏离较远。现实的市场环境、政府管理以及企业自身发展迫切要求监理企业转型。而社会环境与行业发展情况都在朝着有利的方向发展，为监理企业转型提供了可行的条件。 Abstract: At present, construction supervision companies pay most attention to supervision in project construction phase. This status is far away from the aim of setting up construction supervision system. Present market environment, government management and enterprises’ development demand require construction supervision companies to change instantly. At the same time, social environment and industry development are developing towards favorable direction. This provides conditions for construction companies to change.

The Digital Technology Revolution and Its Effect on the Market for Copyrighted Works: Is History Repeating Itself?

Recent changes in the technological environment have had a significant impact on the sale of copyrighted works. This article examines the effect of those changes in a historical context and compares the current issues facing copyright owners with previous challenges. The authors conclude that the present market environment bears a great deal of similarity to previous “crises,” although there are important differences that may dramatically alter the economic landscape for content owners. The ramifications of increased copyright control vis-à-vis the status quo are examined.