Services Ltd Research Articles

Precision Air Services Ltd – jostling for position in Tanzanian airspace

Subject area Finance, entrepreneurship, general management. Study level/applicability MBA/Postgraduate. Case overview This case is about Precision Air Services, a small profitable airline in Tanzania, which is in the middle of a changing airline industry. In less than ten years, Mr Michael Ngaleku Shirima, the founder and then holding two-thirds of the shares together with an option to buy the remaining one-third, had seen the airline grow to a major player in the domestic market. His plans to expand to regional routes were still on the drawing board when he received a US$2 million cash offer from Kenya Airways, a much larger airline, for a 49 percent equity stake. At the same time, South African Airways – another heavyweight in the African airline industry, was in the process of acquiring a controlling stake in the state-owned Air Tanzania Corporation. To Mr Shirima, giving up a significant stake in an airline he created from scratch was a dilemma. But if that was to be, he was also interested to see that he is getting the right price for his efforts. Expected learning outcomes This case can be used to teach elements of merger and acquisition, business valuation, negotiation, strategy (corporate, international, growth), strategic scoping and planning. Supplementary materials Teaching notes.

Christian Youth Camps Ltd and Another v Cobaw Community Health Services Ltd and Another

Christian Youth Camps Ltd and Another v Cobaw Community Health Services Ltd and Another

GROUNDWATER CRUSTACEA OF IRELAND: A SURVEY OF THE STYGOBITIC MALACOSTRACA IN CAVES AND SPRINGS

Survey work on the stygobitic Crustacea (Malacostraca) species of Ireland was carried out in spring 2008, with funding from the Heritage Council's Wildlife Grant Scheme (Grant no. 16426). The survey, which concentrated on springs and caves, produced 26 records from 23 new locations. Most of the records were of Niphargus kochianus irlandicus, the commonest and most widespread of the four currently known Irish species. The Carrowmore cave system in County Sligo is cur rently the northernmost record for N. kochianus irlandicus in Ireland and for the genus Niphargus in Europe. Niphargus wexfordensis, previously only known from County Wexford was discovered at four new locations, including counties Cork, Kilkenny and Clare. The sole record of the tiny Microniphargus leruthi was from riverine interstitial gravels on the Dripsey River, Co. Cork. This is the third record of this species from Ireland, following its discovery in 2006. Sixty-five sites were sampled in total, and taxa lists include epigean (surface-dwelling) taxa found within the ground water habitats. Lee R.F.D. Knight (corresponding author; email: lee. knight@talk21 .com), Hypogean Crustacea Recording Scheme, No. 1 The Linhay, North Kenwood Farm, Oxton, Nr. Kenton, Devon, EX6 8EX, United Kingdom; Marcin R. Penk, Ecological Consultancy Services (EcoServe) Ltd, B23 KCR Industrial Estate, Ravensdale Park, Kimmage, Dublin 12, Dublin, Ireland.

Skill-building and employability training for disadvantaged young people in India: Experience of Gram Tarang Employability Training Services

Young people in India make up 19 per cent of the population and, despite growing demands for skilled employees, the unemployment rate is at 50 per cent for youth across the country. Traditional approaches to preparing people for employment have had very low levels of success, with some students dropping out of programmes, and others unable to find employment despite completing training. This article describes the experience of Gram Tarang Employability Training Services Ltd (GTETS) in providing skills development and employability training to disadvantaged young people in India. Unlike the traditional models of skills training by public and private institutions, GTETS adopts a market-led business model that improves upon quality of curriculum, infrastructure, qualifications of faculty, industry interface to ensure placement, and cost sharing of the training programmes to make it affordable and sustainable.

Self-Assessment

LivestockVolume 15, Issue 5 p. 22-25 Self-Assessment James Breen BVSc PhD DCHP MRCVS RCVS, James Breen BVSc PhD DCHP MRCVS RCVS -Recognised Specialist in Cattle Health and SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, SUTTON BONINGTON, LEICESTERSHIRE. LE12 5RD CLINICAL ASSOCIATE, QUALITY MILK MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD, UNIT 1 LODGE HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, STATION ROAD, WESTBURY-SUB-MENDIP, WELLS, SOMERSET. BA5 1EYSearch for more papers by this author James Breen BVSc PhD DCHP MRCVS RCVS, James Breen BVSc PhD DCHP MRCVS RCVS -Recognised Specialist in Cattle Health and SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, SUTTON BONINGTON, LEICESTERSHIRE. LE12 5RD CLINICAL ASSOCIATE, QUALITY MILK MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD, UNIT 1 LODGE HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, STATION ROAD, WESTBURY-SUB-MENDIP, WELLS, SOMERSET. BA5 1EYSearch for more papers by this author First published: 25 November 2010 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-3870.2010.tb00303.xAboutPDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Volume15, Issue5September 2010Pages 22-25 RelatedInformation

Wrong Defendant sued for wrongful birth: Farraj v King's Healthcare NHS Trust (KCH) and Cytogenetic DNA Services Ltd (CSL) (Court of Appeal, 13/11/09)

Wrong Defendant sued for wrongful birth: <i>Farraj v King's Healthcare NHS Trust (KCH) and Cytogenetic DNA Services Ltd (CSL)</i> (Court of Appeal, 13/11/09)

Yet Another Misad- Venture by Indian Courts in the Satyam Judgment?

The Indian Supreme Court in Venture Global Engineering v. Satyam Computer Services Ltd has attracted vehement criticism for claiming jurisdiction to set aside foreign awards. In an attempt to objectively assess the decision of the Court, the author traces the various judgments and the position of law of arbitration in India on the same. The analysis of various judgments, some orthodox and some broad in their perspective, reveals the contortion of a previously straightforward law into a difficult regime governing arbitration proceedings and arbitral awards.

The Satyam Fiasco - A Corporate Governance Disaster!

Corporate Governance is becoming increasingly important for companies across the globe. With the number of companies failing and the increasing frequency by the day, the markets now feel the need for an express code stressing on good corporate governance. Corporate Governance depends on two main aspects, firstly, the commitment of the management towards integrity and good business decision making and secondly, it is up to the monitoring agencies to put in place a set of standard practices to ensure sufficient disclosure, clarity of decisions and ethical decision making for both family managed businesses and professionally managed businesses, likewise.In this case study, we have taken up Satyam Computer Services Ltd, the fourth largest IT firm in India as a case sample and studied the failures of corporate governance at different layers which led to a collapse of this magnitude. Not only were there failures at the regulatory level, but also at the executive level. With no express code for corporate governance in India, the company failed to follow the industry standard best practices and as a result, collapsed. This study would be useful to students and regulators in identifying the different kind of failures in a family owned business like Satyam and to policy makers in designing and implementing corporate governance frameworks for professionally managed as well as family managed businesses like Satyam.

Information as a catalyst for contact between farmer and veterinarian: Examples of the use of InterHerd and Herd Companion

LivestockVolume 15, Issue 1 p. 29-33 Information as a catalyst for contact between farmer and veterinarian: Examples of the use of InterHerd and Herd Companion James Hanks BSc (agric) MSc PhD, James Hanks BSc (agric) MSc PhD PAN LIVESTOCK SERVICES LTD, SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, POLICY & DEVELOPMENT, P.O.BOX 237, READING. RG6 6ARSearch for more papers by this author James Hanks BSc (agric) MSc PhD, James Hanks BSc (agric) MSc PhD PAN LIVESTOCK SERVICES LTD, SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, POLICY & DEVELOPMENT, P.O.BOX 237, READING. RG6 6ARSearch for more papers by this author First published: 30 September 2010 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-3870.2010.tb00259.xAboutPDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume15, Issue1January 2010Pages 29-33 RelatedInformation

Factors Affecting Fertility of Dairy Cows in Israel

The objectives of this review are to describe the reproductive parameters monitored in Israeli dairy herds and to evaluate their changes in recent years. Eighty percent of the cows and 70% of the farms use the Israel Cattle Breeders' Association Herdbook and about 50% of them use pedometry systems. Intensive herd medicine is practiced in 80% of the herds by Hachaklait Veterinary Services Ltd. Herd-health reports monitor calving, production and reproduction. Causal analysis explains the effects and interactions of various risk factors involved. The average of 305 days of milk production per cow increased between 2004 and 2008 from 11,200 to 11,903 kg. At the same time the first A.I. conception rate (C.R) dropped from 43.0 to 40.7% and from 35.6 to 30.5% in primiparous cows (PC) and multiparous cows (MC), respectively. The waiting period (WP) was shortened from 106.2 to 93.4 days in PC and from 99.9 to 87.3 days in MC. The undetected heat rate per herd increased from 30.3 to 38.9% and from 33.9 to 43.9% in PC and MC, respectively. The average of days open per herd dropped from 127 to 118.4 and from 127.5 to 120.5 in PC and MC, respectively. The rate of cows open by 150 days in lactation dropped from 42% (+/- 10.2) to 34.2% (+/- 8.1) and 47.1% (+/- 8.8) to 39.5% (+/- 7.1) in PC and MC, respectively. The ratio between summer inseminations and winter inseminations increased from 0.81 to 1.04 from 2000 to 2008. The calving interval (CI) average fluctuated around 424.5 (+/- 2.0) days and 417.5 (+/- 1.7) days in PC and MC, respectively. The average duration of the dry period in 2008 was 60.7 (+/- 4.7, 47-72) days. From 2004 to 2008, the average herd rate of endometritis increased from 38.1 to 46.0% and from 25.5 to 30.1% in PC and MC, respectively. The milk fat to protein ratio in the first test day of lactation has remained steady during the past 5 years. Genetic trends in the breeding values of fertility and milk showed consistent improvement from 2000 to 2006. In recent years there has been a small decline in some reproductive parameters, while at the same time others have remained unchanged. The farmer's economical viewpoint and management practices have contributed to the changes.

Haxton v Equuscorp Pty Ltd (formerly Equus Financial Services Ltd)

Haxton v Equuscorp Pty Ltd (formerly Equus Financial Services Ltd)

The Use of Pedometry for Estrus Detection in Dairy Cows in Israel

The objectives of this review are to describe the use of pedometry on commercial dairy farms in Israel, to evaluate its efficiency in heat detection and to describe a clinical trial comparing between pedometry and the Ovsynch technique. Pedometry is the major tool of heat detection on most farms in Israel today. On many farms automated electronic pedometry is the sole mean of heat detection. Production and reproduction parameters are monitored by Hachaklait Veterinary Services Ltd. Results are compared with the farm history and with national means and goals. The average herd rate of undetected heat in more than 120 herds recorded between 2004 and 2008 has increased from 30.3 to 38.9% in primiparous cows and from 33.9 to 43.9% in multiparous cows respectively. The average duration of the waiting period has dropped from 106.2 to 93.4 days and from 99.9 to 87.3 days in primiparous and multiparous cows respectively. The average annual rate of cows shown on heat by pedometry and not inseminated by the A.I. technicians in recent years was 13% and remained steady. The mean herd rate of normal length heat cycles (18-24 days) in multiparous cows in recent years has been fairly steady; 57.4 to 58.4% of all cycles detected in 2004 and 2008 respectively. Herd rate of double cycles is also used to estimate the sensitivity of pedometry systems. Average rate of double cycles (37-60 days) per herd per annum in multiparous cows has dropped steadily from 22.6 to 20.1% between 2004 and 2008 respectively. Mean herd rate of short cycles in multiparous cows in 2008 was 7.4% Pregnancy checks are performed by the herds' veterinarians by transrectal palpation from 40 days post A.I. onward. In 2008 the average herd rate of negative pregnancy checks in cows was 27.5% (9.5-53.4%). The wide range indicates a large variability of pedometry system in tracking non-conceived cycling cows. Beside activity and heat detection pedometry systems record other individual cow parameters. A controlled field trial comparing between pedometry, observation and Ovsynch did not yield significant differences in reproductive measures.

The Need for Awareness of Servant Leadership in Business Schools

Every year, thousands of students graduate from business schools all over the world. These graduatesbecome the leaders in multinational companies, business establishments and corporations. In recentyears there have been many scandals and frauds in multinational businesses like Enron, WorldCom,Hollinger International, Marsh &amp; McLennan and Satyam Computers Services Ltd. Experience hasshown that these establishments crashed because the top leaders failed miserably in areas likehonesty, humility, reliability and trustworthiness even though they were educated in reputed educationalinstitutions.

A study of global logistics management strategies: based on the bicycle manufacturing

This study is grounded on the fact that manufacturing has always been the power for the economic development in Taiwan. From this light, the researcher based this study on the strategic viewpoint of global logistics management and the case study of Fiege Goth Logistics Services Ltd. The researcher also investigated on how Taiwan can speed up the development of becoming the Global Logistics Center and strive for the market space in the international arena, after its accession into the World Trade Organization (WTO). For the aforementioned purposes, the researcher used the method of literature review to divide the research into four parts. In the first place, a systematic analysis was made on the global industry. For a better understanding of the background of global logistic management, the analysis made focused mainly on the status of bicycle manufacturing and global sea freight development in comparison with that of Taiwan. Secondly, the researcher analyzed the trends of global supply network and the factors of global bicycle logistics management. Thirdly, the researcher conducted a case research study with stress on the history of Fiege Goth Logistics Services and its current strategy in logistics management. Finally, a research on the strategy for logistics management of Taiwan in sea freight after its entry into the WTO for the reference of government in developing Taiwan as the global logistics management center was made.

Extent to which financial services compensation scheme can pursue claims assigned to it by investors whom it has compensated

PurposeThe paper's aim is to report and comment on two preliminary issues that arose from claims being pursued by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) against Abbey National Treasury Services (ANTS) and NDF Administration Ltd (NDF).Design/methodology/approachThe paper outlines the facts and explains the decision.FindingsThe FSCS commenced action against ANTS as assignee of the assigned claims and alleged that ANTS had collaborated with NDF in product development and promotion of the Structured Capital at Risk Products and was liable in negligence and misrepresentation to the investors whose claims it held as assignee. Having considered the arguments, the Judge concluded that FSA did have power to make rules enabling FSCS to take assignment of investor claims.Originality/valueThe issues in this case go to the heart of the funding mechanism of the FSCS. The financing of such compensation schemes is a perennially controversial issue in every jurisdiction that has them.

Entrepreneurship as a Strategic Development Intervention to Accelerate Rural Development: The Case of Drishtee

This case narrates the success story of Drishtee, a for-profit company with the vision of spreading the benefits of ICT to rural India, where technology can bring long-awaited solutions for rural development. Drishtee is innovative in its concept and implementation and has been successful in facilitating the conception of a rural networking infrastructure through a tiered franchise and partnership model, which has led to the creation of entrepreneurs spread across various villages in rural India. It has an existing network of over 4100 Franchisee Entrepreneurs and 700 RRPs across 10 states in India. It also has the first mover advantage with expertise in rolling out a unique last mile distribution network, built on both Information and Communication Technology (ICT) application and ‘ground level entrepreneurship’. One of the key highlights of the company is its ability to develop products and services specifically designed to cater to the rural market through its subsidiary Quiver Info Services Ltd. With its unique distribution network of existing rural retail points and franchisees, lowering costs and margin expectations, it has succeeded in generating employment opportunities for rural entrepreneurs, with equal gender focus. For its laudable efforts, it has won many accolades including awards from World Bank, Schwab Foundation, WEF and Clinton Global Initiative and is already backed by Institutional investors including IFC, Acumen fund, Grameen foundation.

Court of appeal confirms decision that claim in relation to pension transfer and drawdown advice is time barred

PurposeThe article's aim is to report and comment on the Court of Appeal case Shore v. Sedgwick Financial Services Ltd &amp; Others.Design/methodology/approachThe article outlines the facts surrounding the appeal and comments on the ruling.FindingsThe Court of Appeal reached the same conclusion as the trial Judge as to the outcome– both claims were time barred through limitation. However, the reasoning differed from that of the trial judge in certain respects as to the significance of the exact dates on which the claimant was properly to be seen to have suffered loss or to have been aware of his loss.Originality/valueThe article highlights how this case shows how important it is to actively and continually review one's financial situation in order to make any meaningful use of common law and statutory remedies for negligent or non‐compliant financial advice.

Will Transplant Tourism Erode the Surgical Skills of Transplant Surgeons in Israel?

To the Editor: In the May 2008 issue of AJT, Drs. Budiani-Saberi and Delmonico address the issue of ‘transplant tourism’ (1Budiani-Saberi DA Delmonico FL Organ trafficking and transplant tourism: A commentary on the global realities.Am J Transplant. 2008; 8: 925-929Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (196) Google Scholar). The authors state that because of transplant tourism ‘the expertise in performing organ transplantation within Israel may be lost’, quoting an Internet reference (2Israel Citizens Organ Transplant in Colombia – Medellin. Available at: http://www.happylife.co.il/main_eng.html. Accessed May 27, 2008.Google Scholar). The website quoted belongs to Ventex Management Medical Services LTD. According to the front page of that website, Ventex ‘is specialized in sending Israel citizen for transplant in Colombia’ (2Israel Citizens Organ Transplant in Colombia – Medellin. Available at: http://www.happylife.co.il/main_eng.html. Accessed May 27, 2008.Google Scholar) (quote slightly changed for correct spelling). As such, Ventex has a business interest in convincing the Israeli patients that transplantation abroad is a better alternative to surgery in Israel. As a transplant surgeon, who practiced in Israel between 2004 and 2006, I do not share the beliefs of that specific website and organization. ‘Transplant tourism’ is reserved for the patients who can afford travel costs for themselves and their family. As brokers facilitating this process become experienced, they tend to avoid problem patients. While straightforward cases end up seeking transplantation elsewhere, the transplant surgeon practicing in Israel operates more often than the average on patients with multiple comorbidities, sensitized patients with high PRA, patients with challenging anatomy, while trying to overcome donor shortage by using expanded criteria donor organs and donation after cardiac death. Based on my firsthand experience, I am convinced that the skills of the Israeli transplant surgeons will not suffer due to transplant tourism, in contrast to the concerns voiced in the paper. While publications in peer-reviewed journals are typically trustworthy references, websites can be biased for various reasons. Therefore, I urge the authors and the readers to exercise caution when quoting information from websites.

LTFS puts the sparkle back into training

PurposeThis paper aims to describe how award‐winning training initiatives have improved performance at call centers operated by three companies – Legal &amp; Trade Financial Services Ltd, P&amp;O Ferries, and Direct Line Insurance.Design/methodology/approachExamines the specific problems in each of the call centers and details the training initiatives that helped to overcome them.FindingsHighlights reductions in employee turnover, improved morale, better customer service and increased efficiency and profitability as among the benefits.Practical implicationsReveals, through the three examples, that well focused training initiatives can have a powerful impact on call‐center employees.Originality/valueDemonstrates that, in the call‐center environment, increased efficiency need not lead to reduced customer service.

INJUNCTIONS ENJOINING NON-PARTIES: DISTINCTION WITHOUT DIFFERENCE?

Ordinarily, claimants seeking injunctive relief will be able to identify by name the individuals likely to interfere with their rights. However, claimants increasingly anticipate that they will be harassed, their property damaged or confidential information revealed by persons difficult or impossible to identify. In M Michaels (Furriers) Ltd v. Askew the claimant's commercial premises were under sustained attack from animal rights activists. The claimant “had difficulty in identifying all those responsible for these damaging actions” and addressed this difficulty by bringing a representative action against, among others, the national organiser and local contact of Animal Aid as the representatives of all members of that organisation. The Court of Appeal upheld the interim injunction granted against these representative defendants restraining them, and therefore all members of Animal Aid, from, inter alia, damaging, injuring or trespassing on the claimant's premises. In Hampshire Waste Services Ltd v. Persons Intending to Trespass and/or Trespassing Upon Incinerator Sites the four owners of a number of incinerator sites faced a similar problem. Incinerators had been targeted for protest, sometimes on a predetermined and advertised day described as a “Global Day of Action Against Incinerators”. Evidence suggested that such a protest was planned but the claimants were “unable to name any of the protesters who might be involved” and their claim was brought against “Persons intending to trespass and/or trespassing upon incinerator sites” at six locations. Morritt V.C. made an order binding “persons entering or remaining without the consent of the claimants ... on any of the incinerator sites ... in connection with the ‘Global Day of Action Against Incinerators’ (or similarly described event) on or around 14 July 2003”.