Factors influencing poor collection of revenue The respondents were requested to indicate the factors that amounted to poor collection of revenue within the county. Table 4.14 indicates that dishonesty of revenue collection clerks was a major factor resulting to poor revenue collection at 9.3%, 8.9% of respondents said it was poor sensitization on tax payment obligation, 8.1% dishonesty of taxpayers, 8.1% hostile taxpayers, 8. 1% poverty, 7.6% poor collection methods, 7.6% lack of motivation of revenue collection clerks, 7.6% strained economic actives due to non-performing economy, 7.6% lack of people with skills to deal with taxpayers, 7.2% lack of citizen participation in setting tax rates, 6.8% interference by external forces for their own interests, 5.5% poor accountability of taxes, 3.8% tax exemption, 3.4% limited tax base, and 0.4% setting high tax leading to tax evasion. Table: 4.14 Factors Influencing Poor Collection of Revenue Responses N Per cent Lack of citizen participation in setting tax rates 17 7.2% Poor sensitization on the tax payment obligation 21 8.9% Lack of motivation for revenue collection clerks 18 7.6% Poor collection methods 18 7.6%…
The Impact of EU Sanctions on the Russian Economy Abstract Did the imposition of the European Union (EU) sanction impact the Russian Economy? Some researchers contend that sanctions are expensive tools that are applied to attain the goals of foreign policy. In contrast, others contend that they are comparatively costless tools that leaders use to generate domestic political back-up. These arguments cannot be true simultaneously. This research proposal assesses the impact of the sanctions imposed by the European Union on the Russian Economy. The EU sanctions led to the depreciation of the Russian rouble against the Euro in January 2014 because of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Other researchers contended that the increase in demand in industrial nations and low growth perceptions in established markets contributed to the depreciation of the Russian rouble against the Euro. The EU sanctions on Russia contributed to declining Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Russian GDP has survived the combined pressure of the global economy and sanctions drastically well during the second and fourth quarters of 2014. The EU sanctions on Russia…
External Environmental Analysis ASOS Plc is a British organization founded in 2000 in London with the main focus on retailing the fashion and cosmetic product for the young people in their 20s. The headquarter of ASOS Plc is in London, England, United Kingdom. There was a gap of fashionable products for young individuals on the market. ASOS Plc is the global fashion retailer that provides lifestyle products to both men and women. The organization sells a mixture of private labels, local as well as global brands through 8 websites in the US, UK, German, Spain, Russia, Australia, Italy, and France. The founders of ASOS Plc are Nick Robertson, Andrew Reagan, and Quentin Griffin. The major products offered by the company include shoes, clothes, beauty, and other accessories (Nguyen, 2019). By 2019 the number of employees were more than 4000. ASOS Plc falls under the industry of retail discretionary while in the consumer discretionary sector. The sub-industry is the E-commerce discretionary. The organization’s CEO is nick Neighton, and the chief financial officer happens to be Mathew Dunn. Clifford Cohen is the…
The Foreign Corruption Practice Abstract The paper looks at the Act that contains corruption and its implications in the business community of the United States. It looks at how the Act has transformed the business activities in the country with a comparison of its effective date. The paper also seems the brief history of the FCPA, concerning why it came into enactment as a functional bill in the country. Again, the paper focuses on the payments under the FCPA and the procedures entailed in the fee. Notably, the business defectiveness by the Act is also another critical area of focus in the paper. The uses of the agents in the U.S. under the FCPA acts are then looked with an emphasis on how the business entities are brought into functions. The ways through which the Act facilitates the payments in the U.S. are also examined. Lastly, the competitiveness of the business entities in the country concerning the provision of the Act is looked at. History of the FCPA The Act was enacted in 1997 by the U.S. government…
how women march been presented by various media within and outside the United States Abstract Women’s rights have existed for several years. Most nations in the world are working towards promoting the right, while others tend to violate women’s rights. Women have to be given certain entitlements to make their lives better. The essay investigates how women march been presented by various media within and outside the United States. The study uses Fox news, sky news, and MSNBC news sources on woman’s march. It was found that the three media sources presented women marchs using different presentation styles. Secondly, the majority of people have perceived that women’s movement was created for a political purpose. Finally, the current debate does not seem to end in the near future. Introduction Women’s rights are defined as vital human rights that are protected by every nation in the world for the benefit of each woman. They are entitlements that and rights that have to be given to each female irrespective of her place of residence. Furthermore, rights are enhanced and protected by law, human…
how women are treated in America, theory to understand their experience, their socio-economic, political, and physical challenges faced by women Gender discrimination against women is one of the threats of a social issue in the United States. Women pass through many forms of oppression and distressing cruelty since they are seen as inferior beings compared to men. In American history, many unfortunate unjust free and lose runs has been subjected to women and society makes little effort to stop it, or sometimes encourages unkind behavior. Women were discouraged from getting a better education since the women who pursued formal jobs were perceived to be less feminine. Despite the positive achievements of the woman in American history, gender equality is yet to be achieved. Women struggled to gain equal rights with men, especially in leadership and the workplace, but they found themselves being oppressed and neglected. For example, women were not allowed to vote before the year 1920, making the men choose the leaders they wish to rule them without considering the views of women. The fight for revolution by women…
Customer Retention and Loyalty at Roda Al Murooj Hotel Introduction The prosperity of a business relies on vivid thinking on the essential conceptual issues. In the case of customer retention is a key focus, then the main question would be what strategies an organization would implement to increase customer retention? On the other hand, if customer loyalty is the key focus, then the main question would be what strategies an organization would implement to increase customer retention? These two questions will guide this case study as an attempt to develop various strategies that Roda Al Murooj Hotel would need to apply to increase customer retention and loyalty. This is a five-star hotel located across from Dubai Mall and the well-known Burj Khalifa. It has a lush garden with a vast swimming pool and free Wi-Fi in public spaces. It takes only ten minutes’ drive from the Dubai World Trade Centre to reach the Roda Al Murooj Hotel (Booking.com, 2020). Throughout this case study, customer retention and loyalty will be seen as the critical success factor of the Roda Al Murooj…
Ise Shrine in Japan Ise Shrine is Japan’s most sacred shrine, Located on the eastern side of the Kii peninsula to the south of the ancient centres of government in the Yamoto basin. It is warmed by the Pacific Ocean currents and bathed in bright sunshine even in mid-winter. Also, it’s an ideal setting for the worship of Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess and legendary ancestress of the imperial family. “The Shrine is dedicated to Okuninushi, the city deity of fishing, sericulture, good fortune, and fertility.” In contrast, Grand Ise and Great Shrine of Izumo can relate to the following features that both contain. Ise Shrine is a complex of over 125 shrines located in Ise City while the Great Shrine of Izumo was based at torii gate and a shopping street lined by stores and restaurants. Moreover, Ise Shrine buildings at both Naiku, Geku and Uji Bridge are rebuilt every 20years while Izumo Shrine is maintained with partial renovations which are carried out once every 60 years. “From the Heian period has been referred to generally as the Naiku (‘Inner…
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company Enterprise organization Chart Enterprise organization diagram Introduction Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) was founded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 1972. It is a leading multi-line regional insurance company providing insurance services to individuals and corporates. The company has an extensive network of branches, and sales and service centers across the country (ADNIC, 2018). ADNIC also has a representative office in London, under the name ADNIC International Ltd. ADNIC is publicly owned and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). It transacts both life and non-life insurance and provides a range of innovative insurance products that are customizable and scalable (ADNIC, 2018). This flexibility enables the company to meet the unique needs of individuals and corporates in the UAE and the broader Middle East and North Africa region. ADNIC is committed to making a positive contribution to the communities. ADNIC is proud to work with the government to encourage UAE nationals to work in the private sector. The company’s current level of Emiratization is amongst the highest in the UAE insurance sector…
IMPACT OF ASTHMA ON ADOLESCENTS Introduction Asthma involves the inflammatory cells in the lungs being activated. Eosinophils in the airways of patients with untreated asthma is conspicuous with mononuclear cells, mast cells, and lymphocytes. The inflammation changes the structure of bronchi, altering the sub epithelium and epithelium (Chanez & Bourdin, 2008). The smooth muscle cell abnormalities are due to inflammation caused by asthma. The decline in lung function also causes airway remodelling making them different from those of healthy individuals. To know the symptoms, adults and teenagers with asthma usually have shortness of breath, which results in breathlessness if exercising. Also, there is tightness of the chest and a whistling sound when breathing (InformedHealth, 2017). A person also feels the urge to cough. Studying about asthma in adolescents helps teens and health workers know the triggers and symptoms of asthma. This will help the adolescents manage their condition and prevent situations where they will trigger the illness, causing a spike. Also, by having awareness, the teenager will be able to monitor themselves and know their progress. Asthma limits a person’s…