This research is conducted for the Food and Agriculture Research and Advisory department at Rabobank North and is designated for internal use only. The research is constructed from desk research and field research by means of interview responses from participants active in various parts of the California …

Many policy makers are unaware of the pitfalls in ownership transfers in SMEs and the inadequate advisory services. This paper presents the economic importance of business transfers, the research evidence to date on the main issues in ownership changes and discusses potential policies to reduce (advisory) …

Research about the performances of the service suppliers regarding the PFI Contract. The thesis is about the opportunities King's College Hospital in London can take to control the performances of the service providers of the hard FM, Sodexo, regarding the PFI contract and make sure the data in the monthly …

The Centre of Research in Knowledge Organisations and Knowledge Management of Zuyd University has developed a knowledge management scan. The scan initiates from two models. The first model is based on the Value Based Knowledge Management approach (Tissen, Andriessen & Lekanne Deprez, 1998) and includes …

In this report, benefits (preventing neural tube defects and folate deficiency), risks (masking vitamin B(12) deficiency), and uncertain effects (risk of colon cancer) of folic acid supplementation and fortification have been weighted. On the basis of the available evidence, the Health Council of the …

Background As the level of government closest to citizens and the real economy, local and regional authorities have an important role in tackling the severe impact of the current economic crisis. The double pressures of decreasing public revenue and increasing demand for services, however, call for more …

Many believe that public international law is important and crucial in resolving international disputes. It is indeed an essential resource in controlling states and other international actors. The UN has developed advisory standards, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Other international …

An advisory report for an online reservation agency for accommodations. An internal and external analysis is made which results in the market penetration strategy. This strategy is turned into practical adaptations for the company. Suggestions described in detail are improvement of the website, use of …