Theoretical Perspective on Smell is the first collection of scholarly articles to be devoted exclusively to philosophical research on olfaction. The essays, published here for the first time, bring together leading theorists working on smell in a format that allows for deep engagement with the emerging field, while also providing those new to the philosophy of smell with a resource to begin their journey. The volume's 14 chapters are organized into four parts: I. The Importance and Beauty of Smell II. Smell in Time and Space III. What We Perceive through Smell IV. Smell and Other Senses The collection solidifies the area as an important emerging branch of perceptual philosophy by presenting the cutting edge research being done by innovative early career researchers, as well as by those more senior and established within the field.

This book reconsiders the major current topics in the philosophy of perception using olfaction as the paradigm sense. The author reveals how many of the most basic concepts of philosophy of perception are based on peculiarities of visual perception not found in other modalities, and addresses how different the philosophy of perception would be if based on olfaction. The book addresses several aspects of olfaction, including perceptual qualities, percepts, olfaction and cognitive processes, and consciousness. The first part of the book considers perception with respect to its ability to guide behaviors and to make information available to cognitive processes. The author continues by addressing the differences between conscious and non-conscious olfactory perception, and presents an argument for an important role of attention in conscious processes. The book concludes by discussing the function of conscious brain processes and their link to guiding behaviors in complex situations.

This book reconsiders the major current topics in the philosophy of perception using olfaction as the paradigm sense. The author reveals how many of the most basic concepts of philosophy of perception are based on peculiarities of visual perception not found in other modalities, and addresses how different the philosophy of perception would be if based on olfaction. The book addresses several aspects of olfaction, including perceptual qualities, percepts, olfaction and cognitive processes, and consciousness. The first part of the book considers perception with respect to its ability to guide behaviors and to make information available to cognitive processes. The author continues by addressing the differences between conscious and non-conscious olfactory perception, and presents an argument for an important role of attention in conscious processes. The book concludes by discussing the function of conscious brain processes and their link to guiding behaviors in complex situations.

Im Sammelband werden die sehr unterschiedlichen konzeptionellen und technologischen Verfahren zur Modellierung und digitalen Reprasentation von Wissen in Wissensorganisationen (Hochschulen, Forschungseinrichtungen und Bildungsinstitutionen) sowie in Unternehmen anhand von praxisorientierten Beispielen in einer Zusammenschau vorgestellt. Dabei werden sowohl grundlegende Modelle der Organisation von Wissen als auch technische Umsetzungsmoeglichkeiten sowie deren Grenzen und Schwierigkeiten in der Praxis insbesondere in den Bereichen der Wissensreprasentation und des Semantic Web ausgelotet. Good practice Beispiele und erfolgreiche Anwendungsszenarien aus der Praxis bieten dem Leser einen Wissensspeicher sowie eine Anleitung zur Realisierung von eigenen Vorhaben. Folgende Themenfelder werden in den Beitragen behandelt: Hypertextbasiertes Wissensmanagement, digitale Optimierung der erprobten analogen Technologie des Zettelkastens, innovative Wissensorganisation mittels Social Media, Suchprozessvisualisierung fur Digitale Bibliotheken, semantische Event- und Wissensvisualisierung, ontologische Mindmaps und Wissenslandkarten, intelligente semantische Wissensverarbeitungssysteme, Grundlagen der computergestutzten Wissensorganisation und -integration, das Konzept von Mega-Regions zur Unterstutzung von Suchprozessen und zum Management von Printpublikationen in Bibliotheken, automatisierte Kodierung medizinischer Diagnosen sowie Beitrage zum Records Management zur Modellbildung und Bearbeitung von Geschaftsprozessen.

Die Publikation behandelt die jungsten Entwicklungen der Managerhaftung sowie ausgewahlte rechtliche Probleme der D&O-Versicherung. Schwerpunkte der Analyse bilden vor allem die Rechtmassigkeit des sog. Claims-made-Prinzips, die Verteilung einer nicht ausreichenden Versicherungssumme unter den Versicherten sowie die Rechtsfolgen bei kollidierenden Subsidiaritatsklauseln. Neben weiteren Aspekten der D&O-Versicherung ist zudem der Pflichtselbstbehalt gemass 93 Abs. 2 S. 3 AktG Gegenstand der Untersuchung.

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Seit der jungsten Staatsschuldenkrise ist das europaische Zahlungsverkehrssystem TARGET2 aufgrund der angestiegenen TARGET2 Salden stark umstritten. Der zirkulierende Geldkreislauf von EU Mitgliedstaaten innerhalb dieses Abwicklungssystems ist mit schlummernden Risiken verbunden. So sind die TARGET2-Verbindlichkeiten von Notenbanken aus hochverschuldeten EU-Staaten bei Austritt aus der EU oder aus dem Euro fur die Glaubigerlander gefahrdet. In der Finanzliteratur wurde dieser Entwicklung bisher kaum Rechnung getragen. Petra Karadzic und Andreas Keller erklaren die Grundlagen sowie die Funktionsweise des TARGET2-Systems, um die Entstehung und Auswirkung der TARGET2-Salden zu verdeutlichen. Der Einbezug von Argumenten der Befurworter und Kritiker hilft, das undurchsichtige komplexe System als Ganzes zu verstehen. In acht unterschiedlichen Szenarien werden mogliche Folgen fur Europa dargestellt und durch Experteninterviews abgerundet."

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Seminar paper from the year 2003 in the subject Economics - Finance, grade: 1.2, University of Strathclyde, language: English, comment: Q1: Capital Expenditure Decisions - Dichem PLC Q2: Valuing Shares - Norbut Plc Q3: Rights Issues - Novelty Paints Plc Q4: Capital Structure Decisions - Gearless Plc, abstract: Managing Financial Resources Q1: Capital Expenditure Decisions - Dichem PLC Q2: Valuing Shares - Norbut Plc Q3: Rights Issues - Novelty Paints Plc Q4: Capital Structure Decisions - Gearless Plc

Seminar paper from the year 2003 in the subject Business economics - Banking, Stock Exchanges, Insurance, Accounting, grade: 1.3, University of Strathclyde, language: English, comment: This paper summarises in a short and concise manner the potential benefit of financial analysis to a prospective investor. The company ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS GROUP PLC (AMS) was chosen at random - figures used are from the group as a whole. In section (i.), I will measure the companies past performances related to Financial Statements (F/S) and identify its strengths and weaknesses associated with this information. In section (ii.), I will comment on the limitation and usefulness of ROCE vs. EVA &, MVA., abstract: This paper summarises in a short and concise manner the potential benefit of financial analysis to a prospective investor. The company ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS GROUP PLC (AMS) was chosen at random - figures used are from the group as a whole. In section (i.), I will measure the companies past performances related to Financial Statements (F/S) and identify its strengths and weaknesses associated with this information. In section (ii.), I will comment on the limitation and usefulness of ROCE vs. EVA & MVA.

Seminar paper from the year 2003 in the subject Business economics - Marketing, Corporate Communication, CRM, Market Research, Social Media, grade: 1, University of Strathclyde, language: English, comment: This paper discusses the potential benefits of marketing management for a small business operation, in this case ADMECO AG., abstract: This paper discusses the potential benefits of marketing management for a small business operation, in this case ADMECO AG. The first part of the assignment introduces the concept of marketing orientation as a theory and critically assesses the marketing orientation in the company. In section two, a marketing audit evaluates the current situation, drawing on supporting material from primary & secondary market research sources. The potential for marketing activities in the organisation is considered in section three, while section four offers an example of a 3-part recommendation on alternative sales channels, new communication technology and relationship management as an added value for the customer and for corporate performance. Finally, the last section takes my recommendations for the company and builds a possible plan of action on them.

Master's Thesis from the year 2004 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 1.0, University of Strathclyde, language: English, comment: The process of M&, A represents a predominate form of expansion, growth and internationalisation. In the past, M&, amp, A research into the strategic fit producing optimal synergies between two corporations has largely focused on the financial, legal and eco. spects of any prospective deal. Only since the increased awareness of a nearly fifty percent failure ratei has there also been growing consciousness of HR's significance in this equation, together with the cultural aspects of integration strategies, and the cultural fac. for globalisation - in other words, the cultural fit , abstract: The process of M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) represents a predominate form of expansion, growth and internationalisation. In the past, M&A research into the strategic fit producing optimal synergies between two corporations has largely focused on the financial, legal and economic aspects of any prospective deal. Only since the increased awareness of a nearly fifty percent failure ratei has there also been growing consciousness of HR's significance in this equation, together with the cultural aspects of integration strategies, and the cultural factors for globalisation - in other words, the cultural fit In global terms, there is increasing acknowledgement and awareness of intellectual capital as a core economic resource, rating the significance of a company's sum of human capital and intellectual property on a par with physical assets such as equipment, plant and inventories. Empirical evidence suggests that the management of cultural and human factors in a M&A implementation is crucial for smooth integration and overall positive outcome. The project work discusses, investigates, and reports on research into the essentials of human resource due diligence and its cultural aspects in a cross-border i

Seminar paper from the year 2003 in the subject Business economics - Operations Research, grade: 1.8, University of Strathclyde, language: English, comment: Over the past decade Service Quality Measurement (SQM) has been receiving more attention worldwide and taking a more central role as a measurement of success. The notion of Service Quality is found well documented throughout the literature and describes the interactive process between the customer and the service provider. In general, the SQM is a powerful technique to monitor customer satisfaction, helping to focus on key areas of improvement in order to establish a new baseline to the current service quality rating., abstract: Over the past decade Service Quality Measurement (SQM) has been receiving more attention worldwide and taking a more central role as a measurement of success. The notion of Service Quality is found well documented throughout the literature and describes the interactive process between the customer and the service provider. In general, the SQM is a powerful technique to monitor customer satisfaction, helping to focus on key areas of improvement in order to establish a new baseline to the current service quality rating. The importance for service organisations is twofold: firstly, in the implications entailed in how to choose the most appropriate technique of service quality measurement, and secondly, in how service organisations can influence the perceptions of an individual customer/user in relation to the service encounter he/she is participating in. Empirically, this involves moving away from a standardised model of the same service for everybody to an approach where the best way of achieving excellent performance lies in addressing the subjective needs of an individual customer, providing precisely the specific service that reflects customers/ individuals' perceptions. In other words, service is not so much what the business does, per se, but what the customer experiences (Martin 19

Seminar paper from the year 2004 in the subject Economics - Job market economics, grade: 1.6, University of Strathclyde, language: English, comment: This assignment assesses my personal experience on conditions and dimensions in change management on an organisational and individual level, offering an analytical approach to a reflective personal view, placing this against a review of the most recent reported findings in the literature on the topic of change management and its consequences in an organisational setting. The case study of Swissray International, Inc. tries to bring out the personal level of my experiences and learning on how I contributed to re-orientating an organization's strategy., abstract: The literature1 describes the process of change management as tools and techniques to manage individuals and the related HR issues effectively, when implementing organisational change or to remake the companies into better competitors (Kotteri,1998, p.1). One example that springs to mind is the reference to Weiss (2001, p.27), referring to the three perspectives on change. My personnel experience has shown there is no organization, small or large, global or local, that is immune to change. In order to manage demographic and competitive forces with the latest technological, every organization across the board, in all market segments, is attempting to fundamentally alter the way they do business. According to a study conducted by Weiss (2001, pp23-29ii), only a small percentage of these efforts actually result in realizing their aims. Transformational change strategies often fall short of their goal - as this case study confirms too - because the organisation itself does not change the way it behaves. Yet change remains acknowledged as a key factor in management, as has been underlined by Executive Online Group research2 (2002) revealing that among 100 UK companies employing 500 people, 35% of the work of all directors is devoted to change, with a total of 79% ma

Seminar paper from the year 2004 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 1.2, University of Strathclyde, language: English, comment: This paper will discuss &, assess power control within a corporate setting, focusing particularly on the pursuit of power by gender. It will include an analytical approach and a personal reflective view and bring to light the key determinates for the pursuit of power and authority within a corporate context., abstract: Power can be found throughout history in all kinds of organisation. Initially in the ancient world, power within groups, i.e. in clans, was determined by factors closely related to physical strength. Obviously, in today's societies, corporate structures are derived from other factors. Corporate hierarchies within organisations are establish based on various "unambiguous or explicit" and "unspoken or implicit" criteria such as past success, professional experience and education (unambiguous), or age and political behaviour (unspoken). A study done by McClelland et al. (in Weiss, p.102i) refers to Socialized power; used to benefit others and the organisation, and Personalised power; only used primarily for one's own personal gain or benefit. Without power, people cannot plan or achieve goals, and without varying degrees of power among individuals, it would be impossible to motivate or manage others, mobilise resources or protect individual rights (Weiss,2001, p.234). Empirical research on power also makes a gender distinction, pointing to the different career paths of men and women. Power is, by nature, a rare commodity and beyond the grasp of most women and men, but still it is almost exclusively in the hands of men (Morris, 1994ii).

Seminar paper from the year 2003 in the subject Information Management, grade: 1.1, University of Strathclyde, language: English, comment: The world of business has emerged from the industrial age into an information economy and transitioning further into a digital world, a "knowledge society" with information technology (IT1) as driving force behind it. In the past years, the relentless advances of IT in the world of business has been influenced by changing the ways in which corporation execute their daily operations, perform in markets and design their products. Many organisations are faced today with increased competition at a higher performance level driven by globalisation., abstract: The world of business has emerged from the industrial age into an information economy and transitioning further into a digital world, a "knowledge society" with information technology (IT1) as driving force behind it. In the past years, the relentless advances of IT in the world of business has been influenced by changing the ways in which corporation execute their daily operations, perform in markets and design their products. Many organisations are faced today with increased competition at a higher performance level driven by globalisation. This is supported by Ward&Peppard (2001i) who states that everyone's working life and personal environment has been influenced by IT and is becoming an increased integral component. E-commerce and e-business are no longer buzzwords, they have infiltrated our homes via TV advertisement and Internet. IT is an important factor for today's organisations, which are forced to continuously re-profile themselves, changing functional hierarchies, and subsequently adapt to a very changing market conditions, effectively and efficiently. Organisation need to quickly and constant respond to customer's needs and competitive pressure, with IT enabled services, products and distribution channels (Mutsaers, Zee, Giertz,1998ii). The continuous rapid improvemen

Seminar paper from the year 2003 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 1.4, University of Strathclyde, language: English, comment: This paper discusses the various factors that together create an effective and supportive working environment, using inputs from a range of literature research together with my own experiences. It further describes the essential qualities and the knowledge needed for effective leadership although there is not space here to consider gender issues in leadership in detail. The principal questions to be answered are: What is effective leadership? What does he/she do? Can a certain leadership style/frame be applied like a recipe to a certain organizational behavior to guarantee success?, abstract: Leadership as a topic has been extensive studied around the world, yet the terms of reference remain vague. It is easier to define effective, since the dictionary1 definition is clear: producing a strong impression or response. Different authors have offered a whole range of definitions and opinions on what constitutes leadership. Leadership can be defined as the key dynamic force that motivates and co-ordinates the organisation in the accomplishment of its objectives (Dubrin,1997i). It is not so much a science but more an art that influences by example or persuasion to induce action. The executive has to be effective although "to effect" and "to execute" imply something different (Drucker,1993ii). In general, executives are highly intelligent individuals but it seems there is little correlation between a leader's intelligence and his/her effectiveness, as Drucker points out. Generally, overall success can be measured in terms of productivity plus the realization of organizational goals, while the profitability of corporations is typically weighted in money earned. Dedicated, skilled and knowledgeable employees combined with a management team that understands how to inspire competent and motivated pe

Seminar paper from the year 2004 in the subject Ethics, grade: 85%, University of Strathclyde, 15 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: The origin of the word "ethics" is derived from the Greek word "ethos," which, in a more precise translation, might be better rendered as "image." The science of ethics, as it became established in the eighteenth and nineteenth century, was concerned with the search for absolute standards of conduct guiding decisions and actions, and was closely tied to the concept of duties derived from core values . Since ethics itself, as moral philosophy, set out to establish generally accepted standards of right and wrong, the word 'moral' became interchangeable with 'ethics', although the former originally referred to the act and the latter to the abstract principle from which the act was derived. In the meantime, "being ethical or moral" has come to imply conforming with specific (generally acceptable) standards, whereby the initial agenda of establishing universally applicable moral principles has been replaced by the realisation that groups of people can also adhere to or deviate from a set of their own ethical standards. From this, it follows that such standards can be established by an individual, a corporation or a nation to help or guide decisions and actions. Schoen (1979 ) even sees the metaphors employed as vital to the framing of issues, since these guide both what is deemed to be a problem and the paradigms used in addressing them. This notion of defining problems and paradigms is clearly applicable to managers and leaders paid to make organisational decisions congruent with the organisational culture, whereby the choices they have to make may vary in terms of the perceived ethical solution selected from a range of alternative solutions. A general central part of management and organisations is its study of organisational culture, although this has, as yet, only received minimal attention - and even less i

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