myths

Many investors are reluctant to trade commodities due to a variety of myths or misconceptions by the general public and even the investment community. These myths probably date back many decades and were likely created by frustrated, losing commodity traders or by those who view commodities as...

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5 myths about Business Planning Entrepreneurs are some of the most creative and intelligent people that this world has to offer. Intelligence, knowledge, skills, attitude and aptitude are a must to get a successful venture up and rolling. But having these doesn’t necessarily make one a...

The myth of competitive advantage arises from flawed reasoning. I call them the assumptions of novelty, ingenuity, and permanence. Novelty Novelty refers to the attempts by firms to obtain an advantage by limiting competition through something that makes them different from their competitors...

7 Myths of Social Media Friendships Interesting right check out the read in the attachment

1. Myth: A good relationship means that you don't have to work at it. 2. Myth: If partners really love each other, they know each other's needs and feelings. 3. Myth: If you're truly in love, passion will never fade. 4. Myth: Having a child will strengthen your relationship or marriage...

‎7 MYTHS ABOUT SWISS BANK 1. Swiss bank accounts are only for millionaires This is not true. The majority of our clients are not major manufacturers or movie stars, but everyday people (business people, computer engineers, civil servants, etc.). Swiss banks are no longer only for stars. You...

What are these myths behind derivatives? • Derivatives increase speculation and do not serve any economic purpose • Indian Market is not ready for derivative trading • Disasters prove that derivatives are very risky and highly leveraged instruments • Derivatives are complex and exotic...

Myths and realities about derivatives In less than three decades of their coming into vogue, derivatives markets have become the most important markets in the world. Financial derivatives came into the spotlight along with the rise in uncertainty of post-1970, when US announced an end to the...

10. The Exploding Jawbreaker in the Microwave This one is true, true, true and was proven so by the MythBusters. Nobody can explain exactly why, but microwaving a giant jawbreaker will turn it into a very dangerous molten sugar grenade. Also, nobody can explain why someone would microwave a...

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Study Abroad Myths Most students have preconceived notion about studying abroad. It ranges right from "Study Abroad" being extremely expensive to as gross has "it will be fun". We present some views which we think will help you get a clearer vision. # Myth 1: Studying Abroad is too expensive...

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There are many misconceptions about how to speak effectively to an audience. People look for formulas and rules to follow with the belief that public speaking is a mechanical process. It''s not; it''s a human process. Other people think they could never become a public speaker-they just have no...

5 mutual fund myths debunked As financial planners, we routinely interact with investors who need help with their financial planning and investment needs. What never ceases to amaze us is the amount of misinformation doing the rounds, especially in the context of mutual funds. Expectedly...

ISO 14001 does NOT have to be paper heavy. It is essentially very simple but .......there are a number of myths that start appearing as soon as the term "ISO" is seen. The most common myth is the notion that an ISO 14001 management system is necessarily huge and that it adds an enormous...

"Share everything." So says Robert Fulghum in his book "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." Sadly, for many, it's a concept that hasn't translated well into adulthood. Parents have always tried to teach their children to share things with siblings and schoolyard chums. They...

What makes a B-School great ? The latest issue of BusinessWeek of 19th instant (http://www.businessweek.com) says four factors decide your future as you keep your fingers crossed in selecting the best B-School for admissions. They are : 1. High-caliber faculty 2. Grading system 3...

Abstract This paper suggests a roadmap for IIM Ahmedabad to increase its intake substantially with available resources in its flagship ‘Post Graduate Program in Management’ (PGP equivalent to MBA). Solutions for other IIMs should be similar as all share similar programs, ethos and culture...

We all have certain fixed ideas about what's good for us and what isn't. These ideas are often fuelled by folklore, incomplete knowledge from various publications or the Internet, incorrect interpretation of this knowledge and, of course, misinformation and exaggeration by television...