Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment PLC:n tuloksen muodostumisen muutokset ja niiden yhteys yhtiön markkina-arvoon

Kandidaatintutkielmani aiheena on vuonna 1997 perustettu uhkapeliyhtiö Party Gaming PLC ja vuoden 2011 yritysfuusion jälkeen Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment PLC. Tutkielmani tavoitteena on tutkia yhtiön tuloksen muodostumista ajanjaksolla 2005-2012 ja verrata tuloksenteon muodostumista ja sen muutosta yhtiön markkina-arvon muutoksiin.

Periodic mechanical stress activates MEK1/2-ERK1/2 mitogenic signals in rat chondrocytes through Src and PLCγ1

The mitogenic effects of periodic mechanical stress on chondrocytes have been studied extensively but the mechanisms whereby chondrocytes sense and respond to periodic mechanical stress remain a matter of debate. We explored the signal transduction pathways of chondrocyte proliferation and matrix synthesis under periodic mechanical stress. In particular, we sought to identify the role of the MEK1/2-ERK1/2 signaling pathway in chondrocyte proliferation and matrix synthesis following cyclic physiologic mechanical compression. Under periodic mechanical stress, both rat chondrocyte proliferation and matrix synthesis were significantly increased (P < 0.05) and were associated with increases in the phosphorylation of Src, PLCγ1, MEK1/2, and ERK1/2 (P < 0.05). Pretreatment with the MEK1/2-ERK1/2 selective inhibitor, PD98059, and shRNA targeted to ERK1/2 reduced periodic mechanical stress-induced chondrocyte proliferation and matrix synthesis (P < 0.05), while the phosphorylation levels of Src-Tyr418 and PLCγ1-Tyr783 were not inhibited. Proliferation, matrix synthesis and phosphorylation of MEK1/2-Ser217/221 and ERK1/2-Thr202/Tyr204 were inhibited after pretreatment with the PLCγ1 inhibitor U73122 in chondrocytes in response to periodic mechanical stress (P < 0.05), while the phosphorylation site of Src-Tyr418 was not affected. Inhibition of Src activity with PP2 and shRNA targeted to Src abrogated chondrocyte proliferation and matrix synthesis (P < 0.05) and attenuated PLCγ1, MEK1/2 and ERK1/2 activation in chondrocytes subjected to periodic mechanical stress (P < 0.05). These findings suggest that periodic mechanical stress promotes chondrocyte proliferation and matrix synthesis in part through the Src-PLCγ1-MEK1/2-ERK1/2 signaling pathway, which links these three important signaling molecules into a mitogenic cascade.

El projecte lingüístic de centre (PLC) com instrument d'innovació educativa. ' El proyecto lingüístico de centro (PLC) como instrumento de innovación educativa.

Documento incluido en el volumen 'Experiències d'Innovació Educativa. Aspectes organitzatius' estructurado en dos partes: En la primera se detalla la caracterización del Proyecto Lingüístico de Centro y su relación con el resto de instrumentos de organización y gestión del centro educativo. En la segunda parte se describe la labor de asesoramiento para la elaboración y dinamización de los Proyectos lingüísticos de Centro dentro del marco del plan intensivo de normalización lingüística (PLNL) de Hospitalet de Llobregat durante el curso 1993-94.

Creating a world class business through a merger of two equals: an interview with Paul Walsh, Chief Executive Officer of Diageo Plc

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore, from a practical point-of-view, a number of key strategic issues that critically influence organisations' competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a semi-structured interview with Mr Paul Walsh, CEO of Diageo. Diageo is a highly successful company and Mr Walsh has played a central role in making Diageo the number one branded drink company in the world. Findings – The paper discusses the key attributes of successful merger, lessons from a complex cross boarder acquisition, rationale for strategic alliance with competitors, distinctive resources, and the role of corporate social responsibility. Research limitations/implications – It is not too often that management scholars have the opportunity to discuss with the CEOs of large multinationals the rational of key strategic decisions. In this paper these issues are explored from the perspective of a CEO of a large and successful company. The lessons, while not generalisable, offer unique insights to students of management and management researchers. Originality/value – The paper offers a bridge between theory and practice. It demonstrates that from Diageo's perspective the distinctive capabilities are intangible. It also offers insight into how to successfully execute strategic decision. In terms of originality it offers a view from the top, which is often missing from strategy research.

Risking the ire of investors in pursuit of long-term value: an interview with Cynthia Carroll, the CEO of Anglo American plc

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how key strategic decisions are made in practice at successful FTSE 100 companies. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a semi-structured interview with Ms Cynthia Carroll, Chief Executive of Anglo American plc. Findings – The interview outlines a number of important factors on: the evolution of strategy within Anglo American, strategy execution, leadership at board and executive levels, and capturing synergies within the company. Originality/value – The paper bridges the gap between theory and practice. It provides a practical view and demonstrates how corporate leaders think about key strategic issues

BSkyB transformation from a new loss-making venture to a successful organisation: case study and interview with Jeremy Darroch, Chief Executive of British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc

Purpose – This paper aims to articulate strategic dilemmas faced by a Chief Executive of a highly successful company and how such dilemmas were resolved. Design/methodology/approach – The case is based on a semi-structured interview with Mr Jeremy Darroch – Chief Executive of BSkyB – and analysis of documentary evidence. Findings – It is often difficult to implement strategies that simultaneously yield high organic growth rate, innovation, and a healthy balance-sheet. The paper sheds light on how Sky has met this challenge. Research limitations/implications – The research offers a unique insight into the views of a principal strategist and articulates the background to offer context, however, because of its design the findings are not generalisable. Originality/value – Very few articles offer insight into the thinking of those with principal responsibility for design and delivery of strategy. This paper offers such an insight based on a detailed interview with a highly successful Chief Executive.

Proposta de alteração ao PLC 84/99 / PLC 89/03 (Crimes Digitais)

Durante o processo de privatizações na década de 90, o Brasil adotou um abrangente marco regulatório para o setor de telecomunicações. Apesar desse esforço, uma questão fundamental acabou sendo deixada de lado: a regulação da Internet. Ao contrário de outros países, que ao final dos anos 1990 e começo dos anos 2000 adotaram legislações específicas para o tema, o Brasil, passados mais de 15 anos do acesso público à rede, ainda não possui dispositivos legislativos específicos sobre a questão. Ao final da década de 90, vários projetos de lei preocuparam-se com a regulação destes temas de forma ampla, mas nenhum logrou êxito. Temas fundamentais relacionados à estrutura da rede foram sendo progressivamente abandonados e substituídos por uma agenda exclusivamente criminal. No início dos dos anos 2000, praticamente desapareceu do Congresso Nacional qualquer proposta de regulação específica que pudesse abordar elementos fundamentais de um marco regulatório da internet. Em vez disso, passou a prevalecer uma agenda exclusiva no âmbito do direito criminal, com a tipificação de condutas e criação de penas. Exemplo significativo da onda subsequente de projetos de lei que procuraram regular a Internet por via do direito penal, o PLC 84/99 (numeração da Câmara)/ PLC 89/03 (numeração do Senado), provocou intensas reações negativas em um número significativo de atores da sociedade civil devido aos seus problemas de redação e inadequações técnicas, provocadores de danos colaterais consideráveis a direitos cruciais para o funcionamento de uma sociedade democrática: privacidade, liberdade de expressão, direito à comunicação e acesso ao conhecimento. Ao mesmo tempo, os vícios de redação do projeto representam riscos consideráveis para o potencial de inovação que emerge da Internet, com sérias consequências para o desenvolvimento da tecnologia, educação e economia do Brasil. O presente estudo traça um panorama histórico da regulação da Internet no Brasil, recorrendo ao direito comparado e história legislativa, propondo uma redação alternativa para o projeto em questão.