Pro and Cons of using ethanol Pros: Ethanol is in demand by many user groups in the United States because of its many positive features, which include the following: Substantial domestic stock: Ethanol is a domestic resource and so does not necessitate U.S. dependence on other nations. Clean-burning: Ethanol does not release the types or quantities of polluting particulates and air emissions that other fossil fuels, such as petroleum and coal, emit when combusted. Ethanol can be mixed with biofuels to produce an even cleaner transportation fuel. Availability to end-use consumers: In addition to featuring in many industrial processes, ethanol is commercially available directly to end-users as a heating and cooking fuel, and for various other uses. Economic Growth- And since ethanol is home grown in the United States it means more and more job creation.
If automobile composites use hemp because of its durability then the bodies themselves could be made from hemp. Even computer frames could be made from hemp. This kind of change would save landfills and plastic disposal sites a lot of much needed space. This is a unique plant that is very strong and grows easily; it could help humanity sustain itself. We could use all our resources for other things and hemp could replace the shortages of goods.
★ The freedom to study how the program works, and change it so it does your computing as you wish ★ The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor ★ The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others Why is Linux Popular? Why is it popular in academia? ★ Linux is free, as opposed to other operating systems ★ It’s virus resistant ★ Faster and smaller and therefore, more portable than other OS’s ★ More education-friendly--has open source code, inviting those who want to learn about it to do so What are multiuser systems? Why are they successful? ★ Has the ability to manage thousands of tasks at the same time ★ Allows multiple users to access the system simultaneously What is Linux?
• Preparedness for National Disaster/Fuel Crisis • Local produce taste better • Local produce is better for you • Promotes produce diversity • Is GMO free • Helps to build community • Good for local economy/supports local farmers • Beneficial for the environment 11 What are the challenges to local food in Vermont? • Diet adjustments would be needed • Production diversity is lacking • Lack of processing and storage facilities • Cheaper to import foods from agribusiness farms 16 What is currently being done to
What are some of the advantages of being a small business that Murray’s can (or does) take advantage of? What disadvantages might it face as a small firm? One of Murray’s advantages of being a small business is that they can adapt to changes quickly. They do not need anyone else’s permission to do so. They keep their customers happy, by catering to customers’ needs and wants; like different merchandise, services, store hours, and price strategies.
Focus groups are also good to hold because if the group didn’t respond well to the product then Tesco can take that on board and change it before they release it. After the focus group give their personal and group feelings about what they thought about the product the organisation can think about improvements and how to change it, in order to gain sales for when they release it later on. However the focus group individual will be valid as all opinions are closely monitored. Lastly focus groups can save time and money compared to the individual interviews. * The limitations of focus groups on the other hand is there being disagreements and other discussion going
One of his arguments is about the importance of community. The idea of communities might seem to some that it will not have much effect to the world but in reality it does. McKibben argues that if the community becomes the priority instead of the individual, the world would benefit greatly. In American it is very common for a family to own multiple cars, but to help our environment we would really benefit from a better bus system. McKibben talks about the bus system in Curitiba, Brazil created
The development of technology is bringing new products which are enabling many people to be more independent. A new self-propelled lawn mower will help the segment of our population which is composed particularly of aged people and people that have no time because of their professional activities. Before launching a product, a marketing professional should first divide the market in segments and segregate one or a few of them to make his or her target. We will follow the same scenario in introducing a new propelled robotic lawn mower. In this task, we will first identify the segments that we will put our focus on and evaluate the benefits related to choosing that target.
Demand for ergonomically correct office furniture increasing f. Demand by shareholders for more CSR efforts by companies viii. Didn’t affect HM too much since they have always been engaged in CSR towards causes outside of the company and inside (doing good things for employees/treating them right/part of the HM family) g. Environmentally-friendly/conscious expectations of firms by consumers ix. Environmentally friendly design of their main production facility in Michigan; called the Greenhouse 1. Took advantage of natural light and landscaping to grow native plants w/o use of fertilizers, pesticides, or irrigation 2. Wasp solution 4) Technological: h. Telecommuting has decreased the need of large companies to have office equipment for all employees i.
Outline the major macro-environmental factors – demographic, economic, natural, technological, political and cultural - that have affected the Prius sales. How well has Toyota dealt with each of these factors? Demographic: The Toyota emphasized the Prius was environmentally friendly and fuel efficient. At the beginning, however, the function and the sticker price of the Prius were not competitive compare to the other brands, as a result most of people did not want to take the risk to buy the Prius. Therefore, for starters, the Prius targeted possible potential customers to the people who were attracted