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Five Mistakes to Avoid

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Capital budgeting is a constant concern of corporate management. Regarding the purchasing department, capital appropriations are not always consistent with the payback potential. Purchasing department equipment requests are often justified but turned down. The difficulty may lie with the request itself. It may be vague, lack credibility and fail to inspire confidence. An unsuccessful request for computers made by a purchasing director is described.

Publisher: Reed Business Information, Inc. (US)
Publication Name: Purchasing
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0033-4448
Year: 1984
Purchasing, Computers, Laws, regulations and rules, Digital computers, Equipment and supplies, English language, Rhetoric

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Missing theory

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The article highlights impact of differences between folklorists of academic and public sector regarding political economy. It is suggested that folklorists should analyze the political and economic interests, which determine their practice.

Author: Oring, Elliott
Publisher: California Folklore Society
Publication Name: Western Folklore
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0043-373X
Year: 2006
Analysis, Works, Folklorists, Political anthropology, Viewpoint essay

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Tax-free

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Repeal of the luxury tax on new boats costing more than $100,000 has stimulated boat sales. A sample of some of the boats that sold following the repeal is presented.

Author: Verdon, Michael
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1993
Taxation, Statistics, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts, Luxuries, Luxury taxes

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