It also must be recognized that the same processes will not have the same
level of impact on each glacier.
Evaluation reveals barriers and enablers,
the level of impact on student learning and outcomes, and is the basis for a decision on whether or not to continue with the introduced approach.
Lastly, the tablet manufacturer's efforts to differentiate their tablet offerings on the basis of various features such as USB ports, SD card slots, 4G compatibility or HDMI might not after all have the same
levels of impact on the consumers as the manufacturers might believe it does.
Not exact matches
In the opinion
of the Company's management, a discussion
of loss reserve development is meaningful to users
of the financial statements as it allows them to assess the
impact between prior and current year development
on incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses, net and core income (loss), and changes in claims and claim adjustment expense reserve
levels from period to period.
So by fostering a culture in which employees can make such a call — the first
of Zappos» 10 core values exhorts employees to go «above and beyond the average
level of service to create an emotional
impact on the receiver» — Hsieh walks away with a hat trick.
As the business landscape is changing more and more rapidly — particularly due to the
impact of new tech
on customers expectations and staff behavior — being responsive requires a certain
level of flexibility and vision from your employees.
When you're deciding what technology to go with, it's vital that you have a good understanding
of the
level of impact it will have
on your team in adopting it.
There's opportunity in emerging market debt despite growing concerns over higher credit
levels and the
impact of a strong dollar, the chief executive
of Goldman Sachs Asset Management told CNBC
on Tuesday.
Perhaps most important, an increased focus
on innovation could also counter the relatively high cost
of Canadian labour and the
impact of the more valuable dollar
on export
levels.
It also
impacts how people view you, which can lead to heightened
levels of self - consciousness (which can detract from focus
on work - related tasks).
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates,
levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments
of the aerospace industry,
levels of air travel, financial condition
of commercial airlines, the
impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition
of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization
of the anticipated benefits
of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature,
impact or timing
of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition
of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration
of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization
of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and
levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability
of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope
of future repurchases
of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the
level of other investing activities and uses
of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition
of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery
of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits
of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits
of diversification and balance
of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome
of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the
impact of the negotiation
of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect
of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect
of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU,
on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect
of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted
on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition
of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits
of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing
of the pending acquisition
on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence
of events that may give rise to a right
of one or both
of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee
of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million
of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects
of the announcement or the completion
of the merger
on the market price
of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or
on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation
of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value
of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability
of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
This
level of disruption will have a significant
impact on the world we've come to know and certainly your business and career.
But to further quantify women's
impact on a local
level, the study's authors also broke down what female residents
of each state contribute to GDP per day.
«Our illustrative estimate
of the long term
impact of reduced net migration from the EU27
on UK GDP per capita after Brexit is negative, but relatively small compared to many other uncertainties about average UK income
levels in 2030,» said Hawksworth.
In the U.S., today's public discourse
on the sway
of the Internet giants and their
impact on society is at the
level of a mere whisper.
They have firsthand knowledge
of the
impact that high -
level decisions have
on customers and other front - line employees.
The small tag rests
on the back
of the wearer's neck, and lights up in green, yellow or red (red meaning a large, potentially dangerous
level of impact) when the athlete comes into contact with someone or something.
In turn, the promoters hope that we may reflect
on how «rampant consumerism» has
impacted the environment and fuelled excessive
levels of debt.
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number
of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing
on additional capacity
on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States
on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively
impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up
of production
of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception
of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall
of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability
of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default
on payments; risks resulting from the concentration
of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers
of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits
of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion
of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory
levels, all
of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods
of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses
on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity
of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization
of products under development, such as our pipeline
of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development
of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack
of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report
on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
Commuting has an effect
on performance as it increases anger and resentment at work, absenteeism, and has a negative
impact on punctuality and the ability to focus and perform at the same
level as other colleagues who live nearer to the place
of work.»
The
levels of employment attracted to Ireland and Luxembourg combined by their tax policies would have little
impact on employment in the UK, home to at least 12 times more people.
Setting aside consistent time to meditate can have a profound
impact on your clarity
of thought and
level of action.
That can have a dramatic
impact on the smartphone supply chain, as they run with higher
levels of inventory.
Still, the numbers are a nice reminder that simple changes to your daily routine or even the location
of your work can have outsize
impact on your happiness
level.
They contend that its open policies prove the benefits
of experimenting with data and using information to establish a «direct relationship between an individual's decisions and their
impact on the business» — something the grocery chain accomplishes by giving each employee high -
level access to the company's financial data, and therefore a greater stake in the business.
Assuming TPP does not affect the total number
of cars and trucks sold in North America (in reality, the number
of vehicles should increase somewhat due to the downward
impact tariff removal will have
on prices), TPP could affect employment
levels in Canada through several mechanisms:
At a very high
level, I'm investing in ventures where I believe we stand a chance
of getting our money back within a timeframe we're willing to wait, getting a return
on capital (including financial and
impact returns), and investing in someone we trust.
«So what my co-author and I wanted to explore was exactly what the
impact was
of this introduction
of withholding that happened from 1948 - 1976 at the state
level on income tax collections, and the kinds
of revenues that are being raised by state governments as a result.»
THE
impact of a goods and service tax
on property prices may be part
of a driving force behind the increased
levels of residential property sales, especially in the luxury bracket.
These risks and uncertainties include: Gilead's ability to achieve its anticipated full year 2018 financial results; Gilead's ability to sustain growth in revenues for its antiviral and other programs; the risk that private and public payers may be reluctant to provide, or continue to provide, coverage or reimbursement for new products, including Vosevi, Yescarta, Epclusa, Harvoni, Genvoya, Odefsey, Descovy, Biktarvy and Vemlidy ®; austerity measures in European countries that may increase the amount
of discount required
on Gilead's products; an increase in discounts, chargebacks and rebates due to ongoing contracts and future negotiations with commercial and government payers; a larger than anticipated shift in payer mix to more highly discounted payer segments and geographic regions and decreases in treatment duration; availability
of funding for state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); continued fluctuations in ADAP purchases driven by federal and state grant cycles which may not mirror patient demand and may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; market share and price erosion caused by the introduction
of generic versions
of Viread and Truvada, an uncertain global macroeconomic environment; and potential amendments to the Affordable Care Act or other government action that could have the effect
of lowering prices or reducing the number
of insured patients; the possibility
of unfavorable results from clinical trials involving investigational compounds; Gilead's ability to initiate clinical trials in its currently anticipated timeframes; the
levels of inventory held by wholesalers and retailers which may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; Kite's ability to develop and commercialize cell therapies utilizing the zinc finger nuclease technology platform and realize the benefits
of the Sangamo partnership; Gilead's ability to submit new drug applications for new product candidates in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's ability to receive regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all, for new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's ability to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages
of these products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products; Gilead's ability to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development
of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta in combination with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's ability to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due to changes in its stock price, corporate or other market conditions; fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate
of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange
impact on Gilead's future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and other risks identified from time to time in Gilead's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
Gallagher does a great job explaining this company that managed to hack travel in a way that has
impacted almost all
of us
on some
level.
Among respondents, 79 percent
of franchisees and 73 percent
of franchisors believe failure by Congress to extend current tax rates at all
levels will have a negative
impact on hiring and growth plans moving forward.
Factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing from our forward - looking statements include risks relating to: failure
of DBRS to rate the Notes at the anticipated ratings
levels, which is a closing condition, or at all; changes in the financial markets, including changes in credit markets, interest rates, securitization markets generally and our proposed securitization in particular; the willingness
of investors to buy the Notes; adverse developments regarding OnDeck, its business or the online or broader marketplace lending industry generally, any
of which could
impact what credit ratings, if any, are issued with respect to the Notes; the extended settlement cycle for the scheduled closing
on April 17, 2018, which may exacerbate the foregoing risks; and other risks, including those described in our Annual Report
on Form 10 - K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and in other documents that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time which are or will be available
on the Commission's website at www.sec.gov.
The fallout is yet another example
of Trump's ability to bring the self - proclaimed high - minded down to his more «everyman»
level, which tends to have little effect
on Trump and a lasting
impact on the high - minded.
There is therefore a sense that the current
level is relatively neutral in terms
of its
impact on economic activity and inflation.
The bottom line is any new tool that helps Canadians build their retirement nest eggs through convenient and systematic savings through payroll deductions can have a powerful
impact on the eventual
levels of retirement income and importantly, the overall strength and stability
of our economy and society in Canada.
While the elements
of the Total Rewards Program are intended to motivate and encourage employees at all
levels of HP to drive performance, there is a different emphasis
on certain elements
of the Total Rewards Program based
on an employee's position and ability to
impact HP's financial results.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the
impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits
of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial
level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects
of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome
of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security
of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts
of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits
of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration
of the businesses
of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion
of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency
of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability
of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects
on the businesses as a result
of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report
on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports
on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available
on the Investor Relations section
of www.cigna.com as well as
on Express Scripts» most recent report
on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports
on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available
on the Investor Relations section
of www.express-scripts.com.
But
on another
level, what happened to Facebook with Cambridge Analytica is a microcosm
of an increasingly obvious problem that's increasingly affecting all social media platforms — with effects that potentially
impact every internet user.
Research conducted by Deskmag found that 71 %
of people in a co-working space experienced an increase in creativity, and 81 % who had previously worked from home had a positive
impact on their
levels of productivity.
Given 85 per cent
of Caltex earnings are from fuel - related sales and refining margins, «even the smallest
level of electric vehicle penetration would have a material
impact on earnings,» the fund wrote
on its website in October.
Once this crucial step has been achieved and the
level and
impact of foreign ownership has been ascertained then a debate
on if and how to regulate the
level of foreign ownership can take place.
We have also questioned the
impact of the restraint measures
on direct program expenses — total expenses less public debt charges and major transfers to individuals and other
levels of government.
This paper examines the
impact of the local option sales tax
on volume
of sales, number
of establishments and
level of employment in the retail industry
of the counties and cities
of the states
of Ohio and Kansas.
As a consequence, unlike the other indicators, there is a cap
on the
level of the substitutability indicator above which the score does not go in order to limit the
impact of this number.
While there is a strong correlation between growth in gross domestic investment and growth in real GDP, the slope
of that relationship is only about 0.2, meaning that even if the growth rate
of real gross domestic investment was driven from the recent growth trend
of zero all the way back to the previous post-war growth rate
of 3.5 %, the overall
impact on real GDP growth would only be about 0.7 % annually, placing the
level of U.S. real GDP about 2.8 % higher 4 years from today than it would otherwise be.
Living Goods» staff consists
of about 5 US - based staff, about 35 staff
on country -
level teams in Uganda and Kenya, 2 field supervisors, and a Branch Manager and Assistant Branch Manager at each
of eight branches in Uganda and one Branch Manager in Kenya.58 Country -
level staff include staff specializing in training, product development, sales, health
impact, logistics, technology, finance, talent, monitoring, and partnerships.59
Happiness and optimism
levels have a deep
impact on productivity
of an individual.
On Friday, Kenney acknowledged that his decision would have an impact on businesses, many of which have «done their level best to follow the rules» and have been unable to find Canadians to hir
On Friday, Kenney acknowledged that his decision would have an
impact on businesses, many of which have «done their level best to follow the rules» and have been unable to find Canadians to hir
on businesses, many
of which have «done their
level best to follow the rules» and have been unable to find Canadians to hire.
Overall, our work suggests that stability in financial markets might be improved by considering how social, environmental and procedural factors such as the release
of important financial information may
impact the hormone
levels of traders participating in those markets, and therefore could be
of benefit to policymakers intent
on developing more efficient institutions.