Knee braces have found their applications in a wide range of problems and illnesses. Functional knee braces are designed to replace damaged ligaments. For instance, a patient who has an ACL tear can be offered to wear a knee brace to allow certain activities to be performed without surgery. Prophylactic knee braces are used to prevent injury to the knee. Prophylactic knee braces are worn by sportspeople who engage in some high-risk sports to reduce their risk of a knee injury.
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Richard Branson, British business and philanthropist once said: “One day, offices will be a thing of the past.”
While organizations still need to travel to reach their physical offices, the rapid changes in the world are requiring businesses to form Virtual Teams. A Virtual Team refers to a group of individuals who work together from different geographic locations and rely on communication technology such as email, voice conferencing services, fax, etc.
Virtual Teams work well for an organization
The business has become more challenging as the global market becomes more demanding. This change in the global market is putting
pressure not only on Management but also on the Board. Strategy Development now demands that organizations should not only be effective but there should also be Board Excellence.
Today, the demand has ceased to be about spending more time. Boosting the effectiveness of the Board is not anymore about spending more time. The urgent call now is to focus on changing the na
Categorising beyond Type 1 and Type 2 decisions that I wrote about in my last couple of blogs can help decision makers. And right now, decision makers across the world can do with all the help they can get given the recently declared pandemic.
The four Cs are Core, Complicated, Complex and Chaotic. The person behind this type of thinking is David Snowden and his Cynefin Framework shown below. The only difference is the category I call Core, he calls Obvious. As in decisions for which the answer s
Rhinoplasty is among the most widely available facial plastic surgery procedures. The procedure can improve cosmetic and functional problems that people may have with their noses, and also addresses breathing problems and/or nasal shape, size and symmetry. As with any surgical procedure, rhinoplasty presents risks and benefits.
Rhinoplasty is practiced to enhance breathing conditions or to change the shape and size of the nose. Fixing a broken nose after an accident or trauma, treating the sinus
According to TechSci Research report, “Global ANSI Pumps Market By Group Size, By End User, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2024”, global ANSI pumps market is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 5% during 2019-2024, on the back of factors such as increasing demand from oil & gas and chemical applications and rising need for energy efficient pumps. Launch of advanced ANSI pumps with advanced technologies such as sensors that can withstand many industrial applications coupled wit
According to TechSci Research report, “Global Vat Dyes Market By Type, By Application, By End User Industry, By Region, Forecast & Opportunities, 2025”, the global vat dyes market is expected to grow at a steady rate during the forecast period on account of the growing preference among the consumers for eco-friendly products.
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However, energy intensive production process and growing environmental concerns can hamper the growth of market during forecast
The sales intelligence technology has deepened its roots across the worldwide landscape with its wide range of advantages; thereby, significantly raising its demand. The tools offered in this technology help in eliminating most of the hard work that goes into making marketing more efficient. The sales process isn’t all about attracting new customers to the business; it’s all the more about closing a sale. The most important factor while selling a product or service is the identification of the r
Throughout our AML in 2020 series, so far, we’ve brought a range of expert analysis and opinion that’s focused on what you need to know about Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and regtech this year – and beyond.
From RegTech Associates’ predictions putting the spotlight on financial crime, to Dow Jones Risk & Compliance’s Eric A Sohn’s take on what lies ahead in the world of sanctions, various key areas have been covered by those in the know – and now it’s the turn of Encompass to offer our own insight
More sophisticated managers explicitly use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to promote cross-functional--not just vertical--alignment. For them, KPIs are the 
means and methods for rigorously defining and measuring the fundamentals that matter.
Why are KPIs important? If used effectively, KPIs can clearly track value creation and deliver value for its stakeholders – customers, employees, and investors.
KPIs are being used by organizations in different ways. Yet, there are clear and measurable diff
Organizations are continually searching for innovative ways of enhancing competitiveness. This is brought about by evolving external 
factors such as changing demographics, globalization, and technology. Because of changing dynamics, it has required managers to rapidly rethink and retool their organizational management strategies.
Coming up with the appropriate strategies calls for an increasing need for organizational diagnosis in developing and maintaining a competitive advantage. Researchers be
It is easy to operate a business in a stable environment. Businesses can ignore a few risks because they know that in the grand scheme of things, they will be fine. However, a crisis like the current coronavirus outbreak completely changes the equation. Businesses are currently reeling from the impact of the outbreak because they cannot cope up with the dynamic nature of this emerging risk.
The coronavirus outbreak’s risk is something known as the black swan in the world of statistics. The story
According to a report released at TechSci Research, “Global Chitosan Market By Source, By Application, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2024”, global chitosan market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 20% during forecast period on account of easy availability of raw material and increasing utilization of chitosan in various industries such as medical, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, among others. Chitosan is the deacetylated form of chitin and industrial grade chitosan i
Business Process Reengineering (BPR) can be a great success but it can also be a great failure.
After months or years of careful redesign, organizations can achieve dramatic improvements in individual processes. However, a paradoxical outcome has become almost a commonplace. Organizations suddenly find themselves watching the overall results decline. Process costs were reduced by 34% yet operating income stalls. Claims process time cut by 44% yet profits drop. It seems that organizations are sq
Once again, tax time has rolled around, and though you technically have until April 15th, it’s always best to file a bit earlier…especially if you want to avoid setting yourself up for ID theft.
How Could Filing Taxes Compromise Your Identity?
Here’s how you could become a victim of ID theft just by filing your taxes: the first method is that a thief uses your Social Security number to file taxes, and then they steal your refund. The second method that they use is they take your Social Security nu
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has progressively been reshaped from cutting edge technology into practical applications with recent advances in deep learning technologies. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undergone a period of explosive growth in many sectors recently, and healthcare is no exception to this.
AI will also have particular healthcare utility, and will significantly change the pathways of diagnosis and treatment for many, if not most, diseases. Irrespective of the specific technique, c
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According to TechSci Research report, “Global Chloromethane Market By Manufacturing Process, By Product Type, By Application, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2025”, global chloromethane market is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period on account of rapidly expanding electronics and automotive market, which is driving silicone production market and in turn is likely to increase the demand for chloromethane during the forecast years.
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Many large corporations depend on M&A for growth and executives can boost the value that deals create. But poorly executed M&A
can saddle investors with weak returns on capital for details. In fact, the margin between success and failure is slim.
Many Boards are reluctant to cross the line between governance and management. The level of engagement is often outside the comfort zone for some executives and directors. As such, they miss opportunities to help senior executives win at M&A.
There is a n
The pressure on Boards and Directors to raise their game has remained acute. A survey of more than 770 directors from public and 
private companies across the industries around the world suggested that some are responding more energetically than others.
There is a dramatic difference between how directors allocate their time among boardroom activities and the effectiveness of the Boards. One in four directors assessed their impact as moderate or lower, while others reported as having a high impact
