please fill out the definitions of each term:
51. Latency
52. Lectin
53. Leukocytes
54. Memory cell
55. Major histocompatability complex (MHC)
56. Monoclonal antibody
57. Myeloid cells
58. Negative selection
59. Opsonin
60. PAMP
61. Parafollicular boundary
62. Pathogen
63. Pathogenicity
64. Pattern recognition receptors (PRRs)
65. Phagocyte
66. Plasma cell
67. Polyclonal antibody
68. Positive selection
69. Primary lymphoid tissues
70. Primary response
71. Professional APCs
72. Secondary lymphoid tissue
73. Secondary response
74. Soluble defensive factors
75. Somatic recombination
76. Stem cell
77. T cell independent (TI) B cell Ag
78. T cell dependent (TD) B cell Ag
79. T cell receptor (TCR)
80. Thymic education
81. Thymocyte
82. Tolerance (central, peripheral and other)
83. Vaccine
84. Vector
85. Virulence
86. Zoonosis
In: Biology
What would the Python code be to create the following working program using turtle:
-Make 4 turtles that are YELLOW, and 4 turtles that are GREEN. Create these turtles using one or more lists.
-Make the yellow turtles start at a different randomized location somewhere on the left side of the screen within the range of (-100,100) and (0, -100)
-Make the green turtles start at a different randomized location somewhere on the right side of the screen within the range of (0,100) and (100, -100)
-Both the yellow and green turtles should be moving randomly.
-Create a boundary for the turtle game using a circle with a 500 unit radius using an invisible turtle- i.e.: it does not count as one of the turtles on either separately colored team.
-If a turtle hits the boarder, the turtle should have it's color changed to the color red and should teleport back to the center of the screen at (0,0) and continue moving with random movements.
-Every turtle should have a speed of 1.5
-All of the turtles should continue randomly moving and preforming the code above UNTIL 1500 time units have gone by.
In: Computer Science
Maybank: Meeting Customer Needs in a Changing Environment
Menara Maybank, the Head Office of Malaysia's largest financial
services group, Maybank, may stand 58 storeys in central Kuala
Lumpur, but the corporation's activities are by no means restricted
to its home city, or even home country. Of the 14 countries over
which more than 450 offices are spread, eight (Malaysia, Indonesia,
Brunei, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Cambodia) are
part of the Association of South East Asian Nat ions (ASEAN).
Maybank also works closely with 700 foreign banks around the
globe.
Now almost 50 years old, Maybank has matured into a corporation
offering an extensive range of financial products and services. Its
businesses include commercial banking, insurance, finance, asset
management, investment banking, and Islamic banking. This Malaysian
bank has been able to develop into the success that it is today by
analyzing and reacting to various relevant macro-environmental
forces that influence its business. The social, economical,
regulatory, and technological forces in Asia appear to have
directed much of May bank's actions in recent years.
SOCIAL FORCES
The social forces that influence Maybank can be categorized into
changes in demographics and changes in values. One of the most
obvious recent demographic changes in Asia is the increase in the
median age of the general population. This indication of an aging
population has brought about substantial growth in savings and
retirement plans. Other factors that have caused a surge in savings
include increasing number s of both smaller household s and double-
income families. The resulting higher gross house hold incomes
mean higher discretionary incomes that can be saved or invested.
Maybank offers a number of savings and investment account options
such as the Gold Savings Passbook Account and Flexi Plan 2. The
variety of choices makes it possible for customers to select the
most appropriate plan, which can be personalized to best suit
themselves. Another noteworthy change in Asian demographics is the
increasing level of education and academic qualification of the
average person. This leads to a better aware ness and
understanding of the importance of saving and investing among the
younger generation. To further educate the youth and encourage
financial management, Maybank pioneered on line savings accounts
for the teen age market by developing the "imteen" account.
Teenagers with an imteen account can access banking services over
the Internet; they can track their savings balances and pay their
bills on line. Additional features include a range of downloadable
product s and cash awards.
Large proportions of Asian populations have relocated, from urban
to more rural regions, as well as from home to foreign countries.
Maybank has responded to the urbanization of previously rural areas
by establishing branches throughout the Asian region as well as the
world. This helps to support and serve customers regardless of
their location.
In general, the reshaping of Asian values stems from changes in the
demographics of the people who hold these values. For instance,
people with higher educational qualifications place great
importance on efficiency and staying up-to-date with current events
and situations. To support the busy lifestyles of these customers,
Maybank developed the low-maintenance Premier Club account for
"individuals who are constantly on the go” Another important
demographic change is the increase in the number of double-income
couples, resulting in a growing emphasis on the togetherness of a
family. As more parents have less time to spend with their
children. they have come to place higher value on leisure time
spent as a family. In China, an increasingly more educated
population , who are more aware and open toward foreign practices,
has brought about the implementation of the Jive-day working week.
Emphasis on family unity and longer weekends has contributed to
increased tourism at home and abroad, while a more open attitude
toward foreign influences has resulted in a growth in foreign
investments and multinational businesses. The consequent increase
in foreign currency use in Asia, propelled by the overall
globalization of the world, led Maybank to offer its customers its
range of foreign currency accounts.
The most significant advantage of Maybank's foreign currency
accounts is the minimized risk of foreign exchange rate
fluctuations. Available in over 10 currencies, each account is a
comprehensive package with a list of additional features, one of
which is discounts on traveler's checks. The targeted segments
include Malaysian residents who have an overseas source of regular
income because they are employed in foreign countries, and non
-Malaysians who are employed in Malaysia.
ECONOMIC AND REGULATORY FORCES
Asia has recently experienced much liberalization in trade and
investment, which can be categorized as both an economic and
regulatory force. Maybank's range of foreign currency accounts was
also a response to this macro-environmental change.
Liberalization in trade and investment is encouraged in Asia in
order to facilitate international interactions in the economic and
social arenas by diplomatic coordination of regulations and
standards. Examples of changes in regulations concerning trade and
investment include the reduction of import tariffs, and the
abolition of subsidy payments and tax exempt ions granted to
exporters. The ASEAN countries Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) is a
typical example of regulatory changes that aim to change the
economic environment of Asian regions. This trade bloc agreement
was first signed in 1992, and today the ten ASEAN countries conform
to it. In addition to reducing tariffs, AFTA also eliminates other
trade barriers such as the formalities of verification and
cross-notification. The result of such trade liberalization is
improved economic efficiency, which in turn means increased
attractiveness of the countries to foreign direct investment.
TECHNO LOGICAL FORCES
The ever-changing technological scene in Asia, a part of a global
development, has prompted Maybank to implement various features and
services to better satisfy customer need s and wants. One of the
most evident recent technological developments is the declining
cost of computers and other electronic devices. Complemented by the
development and expansion of the Internet, this has led Maybank to
not only create a corporate website, but also offer a comprehensive
range of services that are accessible online. For example,
customers can view and make transact ions, pay bill s, and send
questions or feedback from the website. Such services create
substantial value for customers, many of whom use the Internet on a
daily basis. Maybank also offers a brief yet informative tour of
services for those who are less confident about using the
Internet-based tool. With the sophistication of the Internet has
arisen the issue of cyber security, yet another technological
change to which Maybank has had to respond. Its website provides
information and advice on safe Internet banking habits, including
choosing appropriate usernames and passwords, clearing browser
cache, logging out securely, and updating security software.
Moreover, Maybank implemented the Transaction Authorization Code
(TAC) system in 2004 to create an even more secure Internet
environment for its customers. Customers are required to provide a
TAC in addition to their username and password; TAC provide s a
second layer of security for customers performing online banking
transactions. Furthermore, the Maybank website is constantly
undergoing expansion and enhancement. Cell phones have become
commonplace in Asia, as they have in other parts of the world.
Dependence on cell phones is increasing, fueled by an expanding
range and network of mobile services. Maybank offers many services
accessible by cell phones. For example, customers can send text
messages via Short Message Service (SMS) or call to request their
TAC. Maybank's mobile financial services enable customers to use
their currency via mobile phones. Maybank promotes it as a "secure
and convenient" method of conducting electronic cash transfers,
downloading and purchasing products and services, paying bill s, as
well as topping up prepaid accounts.
Questions
What macro environmental forces affect the banking industry? What implications can be drawn as a result for marketing strategies in the banking industry?
How has Maybank responded to the macro environmental changes? Are the responses appropriate? What other responses would you suggest?
3a. How do you see the similarities and the difference between managing a product vs managing a service?
3b. What are the four characteristics for managing a
service industry; and if apply into a banking industry, what are
the proposed solutions for each of the unique characteristic.
Please kindly elaborate each of the characteristic.
In: Operations Management
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Early in this chapter we described a study by Bartholow and Anderson (2002) examining how the experience of violence in video games influenced aggressive behavior for males and females. Their results suggest that increased violence increases aggressive behavior for males but has little or no effect for females. The following data are measures of aggressive behavior similar to the results obtained in the study.
Use a two-factor ANOVA with α = .05 to evaluate the significance of the main effects and the interaction. Compute M, T, and SS for each of the four conditions.
Fill in the missing values of the following ANOVA table. Note: Do not round the MS values, but round the F statistics to two decimal places.
What are the critical F values? (Use two decimal places.) F Distribution Numerator Degrees of Freedom = 6 Denominator Degrees of Freedom = 16 0.01.02.03.04.05.06.07.08.09.010.011.012.0F
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In: Statistics and Probability
In: Anatomy and Physiology
respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
This week focuses on criteria for calculating capital changes and consolidated financial statements.
Discuss the criteria for calculating capital changes. How do you calculate change in working capital from balance sheet?
In: Accounting
respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
This week focuses on criteria for calculating capital changes and consolidated financial statements.
Discuss the criteria for calculating capital changes. How do you calculate change in working capital from balance sheet?
In: Accounting
Describe two tools the Fed can use to affect the money supply, other than open market operations. Changes in required reserves and changes in the discount rate.
Please answer step by step write very clearly if Possible with computer.
In: Economics
Write a function named findIndex that takes an array of integers, the number of elements in the array, and two variables, such that it changes the value of the first to be the index of the smallest element in the array, and changes the value of the second to be the index of the largest element in the array.
Please complete this in C++
In: Computer Science
Briefly explain whether each of the following statements is true or false.
5. The permanent income theory of consumption predicts that saving responds less to permanent changes in income than temporary changes in income.
Please include a detailed explanation with graphs.
In: Economics