At the end of a model performance year, a comparison study of the payments will be conducted. The total expenditures for related services under Medicare Parts A and B is compared to the Medicare target episode price for the responsible hospital. The participant hospital’s quality of care and episode spending
PERUVIAN TELEPHONE SECTOR 1999-2014. A case of duopoliy? The academic definition of duopoly is an oligopoly where only two producers exist in one market. In reality, this definition is generally used where only two firms have dominant control over a market (Wikipedia.org). If we look to the Peruvian telecommunication sector, Telefónica-Movistar and Claro can be considered an example of Oligopoly, even when there are other companies like Nextel. That is because between these two they have more than
LSM The impact of intellectual property rights on preserving the competitive advantage. A case study of Apple Inc’s iPhones . Word Count: 14,014 Abstract The world today has rapidly developed into a services industry where knowledge is power. Knowledge provides means of acquiring newer technologies which then businesses can then use to create new products. In this context, IPRs become a valuable asset that firms can use strategically to lessen or prevent competition. IPRs are basically
INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Growth is essential for a healthy sustenance and survival of any firm in this competitive world. There are two growth routes available to any company: - organic and inorganic. The Theory of the Firm’s Growth Penrose states that the growth rate of the firm will decline with its age. Organic growth beyond certain size or age is a big challenge and hence inorganic growth gains significance. Inorganic growth means growing through mergers and acquisitions. The inorganic growth
consultancy. -To customers by providing auditing services to third party bodies. 1.1.3 HISTORY Sanbook Quality Consultancy (SQC) is a company established in Dubai (U.A.E) in the year 2005 under the leadership of Dr. Sunil Manjrekar. SQC’s main focus is on Quality, Environment and Health & Safety Management System in a variety of fields, ranging from the oil and gas industry to the hospitality industry. 1.1.4 SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES 1.1.4.1 ACTIVITIES