To What Extent Was the Considerable Growth of the Nazi Party?

To what extent was the considerable growth of the Nazi party, between 1918 and 1933, a result of economic factors? The Weimar republic was introduced on the back of Germany’s defeat at WWI, the resignation of Kaiser Wilhelm II and the widely despised signature of the Treaty of Versailles. These conditions led to its collapse in 1933, and also the great rise in popularity for the Nazi party during this period. There is no doubt that a number of economic factors played a crucial role in the collapse of the Weimar republic and the rise of the Nazis, however, numerous other factors also played a part.Some historians consider a lack of effective opposition a major contributing in the expansion of the Nazis. It has also been argued that the appeal of the Nazi party won them many votes. Finally, the impact of other political factors cannot be ignored when considering this issue. Economic factors were a crucial component in the collapse of the Weimar republic and therefore, the rise o f the Nazi party between 1918 and 1933. According to Hugo Preuss, â€Å"Weimar was born with a curse upon it. This refers to the harsh conditions set by the Treaty of Versailles, and also the huge reparation payments of $6600 million that Germany were forced to pay as a result of their part in WW1. This was particularly difficult for Germany as their economy was weakened from funding their war effort. However John Hiden felt that other factors contributed more to the collapse of Weimar and the expansion of the Nazis. â€Å"Versailles certainly did not doom the Republic from birth. † Another important ingredient in the rise of the Nazis was the hyper inflation of 1923. It came as a result of Germany missing one of the reparation payments.This gave the French and the Belgians the excuse to invade the heart of the German economy, the Ruhr. To limit the benefit to the invaders, a general strike was called. However this slowed and nearly stopped their economy. More money was prin ted to try and solve this problem yet this only made the issue worse as it resulted in the hyper inflation of 1923. The worst hit were the middle classes who saw their savings become worthless in a very short period of time. This resulted in an increase in popularity for the Nazis as middle classes looked to extreme parties to bring stability to the German economy.A time of economic calm followed during the â€Å"Stresemann Era†. However calm came at the cost of an over reliance on loans from abroad, especially from the USA. A further economic factor in the expansion of Hitler’s party at this time and often seen as the crucial factor in his coming to power was the Great Depression. According to Finlay Mckichan, â€Å"Hitler would almost certainly have remained on the extremist fringe of politics had it not been for the Great Depression†¦ and the hardship it brought. † Germany’s reliance on US loans meant that when Wall St crashed and the US demanded repayments, their economy crumbled.This is an important factor in the rise of the Nazis as in times of economic stability, people are on the whole happy to continue to vote in the same party. However, like in Germany, when hardships occur, many look to extreme parties for a better way of life. This reasoning saw a vast growth in popularity for Hitler which culminated in his appointment as chancellor in 1933. Furthermore, the appeal of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party cannot be ignored when considering the growth of the between 1918 and 1933.During the hard times brought upon by the Great Depression and the Hyper Inflation, the German population looked for a strong leader to bring stability. Hitler fitted this role perfectly. He was very patriotic and strived for Germany to become an industrial power once more after the upset of WW1. However, more importantly, he was an extremely talented orator. His speeches inspired many people and this saw an increase in votes f or the Nazis. Furthermore, Hitler made very vague promises when campaigning. This meant that although appealing to other right wing parties, the Nazis were also seen as a viable alternative to a left wing government.This gained support for the party and helped them to expand up to their coming to power in 1933. Hitler also made promises to working classes to provide jobs and increase their share of the national wealth. This gained additional support and votes for the NSDAP and helped their rise to power. These factors led one historian to suggest the idea that â€Å"Hitler was the Nazi party’s greatest electoral asset. Finally, an important point to consider when looking at the attractions of the Nazis is the role played by propaganda and Joseph Goebbels.He portrayed Hitler as a deity and this image of a very powerful leader spread throughout Germany. Goebbels also spread other Nazi ideologies around the country by taking advantage of two types of growing media. The populari ty of radio and cinema was rocketing at this time, and this therefore saw a great number of people exposed to attractive Nazi policies. Subsequently, many votes were gained by the Nazis. This shows that the attractiveness of Hitler’s party was one of the crucial factors in the rise of their rise to power. A number of further political factors may also have contributed to the rise of the Nazis between 1918 and 1933.By introducing a democracy at a time when Germany was unstable having just lost WW1, the Weimar republic made maintaining power very difficult for themselves. They tried to make the country too democratic, in far too short a period of time. This was in an attempt to limit the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. The majority of the population however failed to adjust and this led historians such as Ritler to say, â€Å"The rejection of democratic slogans became one of the essential conditions for the rise of Hitler’s party. † This was therefore an import ant factor in their rise to power by 1933.Proportional representation, the voting system introduced as part of the Republic’s democracy, also contributed to the growth of the Nazis. The system led to a number of weak coalition governments as no party could achieve a majority. Consequently, decision making was poor and many German's became disillusioned at the lack of achievement from their government. A more crucial mistake leading directly to the Nazis coming to power was the appointment of Hitler as chancellor in 1933. This decision was unexpected, mostly because Hindenburg openly disliked Hitler. However, two factors are considered to have influenced his decision the most.Franz Von Papen argued for Hitler to be appointed chancellor with himself as vice. He felt that with a cabinet full of conservatives, Hitler could be controlled and a repeat of his attempted uprising in 1923 could be avoided. Furthermore, Von Papen had been replaced as chancellor in 1932. Unhappy at this decision, formed an alliance with Hitler. Another possible reason for Hitler’s appointment as chancellor involved Hindenburg’s link to the Osthilfe allegations. This involved the president using government funds to pay for things such as gambling debts and holidays.Hitler may have been designated the role in order to end these investigations. Whatever the reason behind the appointment, it is seen as a key factor in the Nazis gaining power in 1933. Salmon feels that â€Å"Nazism came to power as a result of a miscalculation by conservative politicians. † Overall, although the Weimar Republic was weakened by political means, its complete collapse came as a result of economic factors. This therefore limits the influence of political factors when considering the rise of the Nazi party between 1918 and 1933.A lack of effective opposition to the Nazi party must also be considered when looking at their growth up to 1933. The lack of cohesion between the parties opposin g the Nazis made Hitler’s rise to power easier. A left wing challenge to Weimar came in 1919 with the Spartacist uprising. However, this was brutally suppressed by the Freikorps and over 700 people were killed. A year later, a challenge from the extreme right wing known as the Kapp – Luttwitz Putsch occurred. This involved the movement taking over Berlin. A general strike was called and this paralysed Berlin, forcing the Kapp government to flee.These events ensured that cooperation between the two extremes would be impossible, and therefore that no coalition would ever form between the two. Despite the failure of the Spartacist’s uprising, the KBD still provided a significant threat to the Nazis. Be that as it may, their opposition was limited as they only targeted working class votes. Hitler’s party appealed to a much larger proportion of the German population. Therefore, a lack of effective opposition cannot be ignored when considering the growth of the Nazi party as it allowed the Nazis to become the dominant political presence in Germany.In conclusion, a number of factors influenced the rise of the Nazis between 1918 and 1933. These components varied in their importance. A lack of effective opposition to the Nazis was important; however this ingredient was not crucial in the rise of the Nazis. The role played by political factors was even further unsubstantial as although they weakened the Weimar republic, its collapse-and therefore the rise of the Nazis to power- was brought about by other means. A much more key factor in the growth of the NSDAP was their attractiveness.Vague policies and expert propaganda won many votes for the party and contributed greatly to their exponential growth between 1918 and 1933. However, the pivotal component in the expansion of the Nazis was economic factors. They provided the hardship which encouraged Germans to look for extreme parties for economic stability. As support fell for the Weimar repub lic, votes increased for the Nazis and this resulted in their appointment as the new government of Germany in 1933.

Are We Taking It Too Far by Blaming Fast Food Restaurant?

Are we taking it too far by blaming fast food restaurant for obesity? Although throughout the years many people have claimed that obesity is a genetic disorder for the most part; results of recent studies strongly indicate that lifestyles rather than genetics are what are causing an obese society, because people choose to not exercise, not watch their diet, and eat fast food. For the past few decades, food companies had aimed their marketing at single meals, pushing to inflate portion sizes. That initiative was wildly successful.As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported, the average restaurant meal in the United States is now an unfathomable four times larger than it was in 1950(Health). That has translated into â€Å"Americans now consume 2,700 calories a day, about 500 calories more than 40 years ago,† according to The Atlantic Monthly. One predictable result of this trend is an obesity rate that's poised to top 40 percent and that already costs the nation hundreds of billions of dollars in additional health care expenditures.The other result is that the supersize campaign has become a victim of its own success. Indeed, food companies are coming to realize that, in terms of per-meal product sales, they are quickly approaching the point where the human body simply cannot — or will not — accommodate any more calories in a single sitting. That has left Big Food fretting about a profit-making path forward, and that's where the innovators at Yum Brands come in.Known for ignoring public health concerns and pioneering weapons-grade junk food, this conglomerate's subsidiaries have most recently given us the cheeseburger-stuffed pizza (Pizza Hut), the Doritos-shelled taco (Taco Bell), and the â€Å"Double Down† (KFC) — a bacon-and-cheese sandwich that replaces bread with slabs of deep-fried chicken. So it should come as no surprise that with the three meals hitting their caloric max-out point, Yum Brands has been leading the effort to add a whole new gorging session to America's daily schedule.The campaign is called â€Å"fourth meal† and was originally launched in a series of Taco Bell spots telling kids that â€Å"everyone is a fourth mealier — some just don't know it yet. † Now, new â€Å"fourth meal† ads are once again popping up all over television, insisting that â€Å"sometimes the best dinner is after dinner(Dhar Tirtha). † The ads are backed by an eponymous website and a â€Å"cravinator† Smartphone app that helps binge eaters select their junk food of choice.Though the â€Å"fourth meal† campaign has been ongoing since 2006, it is particularly notable today because it proves that such marketing will persist even as the obesity epidemic becomes a full-fledged, headline-grabbing emergency. And it persists, of course, because these kinds of ads are wholly unregulated and tend to deliver for the food industry. A staggering 66% of p eople in America are considered obese. Studies suggest that fast-food consumption has increased fivefold among since 1970(Health). The fact of the matter is that obesity is spreading exponentially as well as fast food chains across the nation.Several different components attribute to these high numbers of obesity. When these components are combined, the likelihood of obesity increased as well. The three major components that are the catalyst to obesity in our nation are food choices, society, and lifestyle. Obesity is an end result of the intricate interactions of behavior, and environment. Recent hypotheses in the scientific community suggest the current obesity epidemic is being driven largely by environmental factors (e. g. , high energy/high fat foods, fast food consumption, television watching, â€Å"super-sized† portions, etc. rather than biological ones. Individuals are bombarded with images and offers of high fat, high calorie, highly palatable, convenient, and inexpe nsive foods. These foods are packaged in portion sizes that far exceed federal recommendations. Furthermore, the physical demands of our society have changed resulting in an imbalance in energy intake and expenditure. Today's stressful lifestyles compound the effects of environmental factors by impairing weight loss efforts and by promoting fat storage.Combating the obesity epidemic demands environmental and social policy changes, particularly in the areas of portion size, availability of healthful foods, and promotion of physical activity. Food choices are often made without thinking. The fact of the matter is that many Americans do not have time to sit down and have a home cooked meal. This is unfortunate, because our society is always on the run. Many turn to fast food as a quick and easy option. What they fail to realize is that the choices they make are more harming then effective. Bibliography Dhar Tirtha, amd Kathy Baylis. fast food consumption and the ban on advertising targ eting children. † The Quebec experience (2011): 799-813. This article talk about amid growing concerns about childhood obesity and the associated health risks, several countries are considering banning fast food advertising targeting children. In this article, the authors study the effect of such a ban in the Canadian province of Quebec. Using household expenditure survey data from 1984 to 1992, authors examine whether expenditure on fast food is lower in those groups affected by the ban than in those that are not.The authors use a novel triple difference-in-difference methodology by appropriately defining treatment and control groups and find that the ban’s effectiveness is not a result of the decrease in fast food expenditures per week but rather of the decrease in purchase propensity by 13% per week. Overall, the authors estimate that the ban reduced fast food consumption by US$88 million per year. The study suggests that advertising bans can be effective provided me dia markets do not overlap. Health, BMC Public. â€Å"Neighborhood fast food restuarant and fast food consumption. BMC Public Health (2011): 543-550. The article presents a study conducted to estimate the effect of neighborhood fast food availability on frequency of fast food consumption in a national sample of young adults in the U. S. , a population at high risk for obesity. The study found that there are chances that policies aiming to reduce neighborhood availability as a means to reduce fast food consumption among young adults will not be successful. The future research needs to consider individual lifestyle attitudes among other things. Hung- Hao, Chang and Rodofo M. Nayga Jr. Childhood obesity and unhappiness: The influence of soft drinks and fast food consumption. † Journal of Happiness Studies (2010): 261-275. Hung-Hao explains the growing body of literature has examined the determinants of childhood obesity, but little is known about children’s subjective wel lbeing. To fulfill this gap, this paper examines the effects of fast food and soft drink consumption on children’s overweight and unhappiness. Using a nationwide survey data in Taiwan and estimating a simultaneous mixed equation system, our results generally suggest a tradeoff in policy implication.Fast food and soft drink consumption tend to be positively associated with children’s increased risk of being overweight but they are also negatively associated with their degree of unhappiness. Current and future policy/program interventions that aim to decrease fast food and soft drinks consumption of children to reduce childhood obesity may be more effective if these interventions also focus on ways that could compensate the increase in degree of unhappiness among children. Settler, Nicolas. Fast Food Marketing and children's fast food consumption:Exploring Parents Influences in an Ethically Diverse sample. † Public Policy & Marketing (2007): 221-235. Settler shows how fast-food marketing to children is considered a contributor to childhood obesity. Effects of marketing on parents may also contribute to childhood obesity. The authors explore relevant hypotheses with data from caregivers of 2- to 12-year-old children in medically underserved communities. The results have implications for obesity-related public policies and social marketing strategies.

GMO to Be or Not to Be

GMO: to Be or Not to Be Genetically modified organisms (GMO) are created by means of genetic engineering methods. Genetic engineering is a science that allows people place DNA fragments into the genome of plant, animal or microorganism from any other body and give them certain properties. For example, tomatoes possess frost resistance gene from the Arctic flounder, potatoes have a bacteria gene, whose venom is deadly for the Colorado potato beetle, rice feature a human gene that is responsible for the ingredients of breast milk, which makes the cereal more nutritious. Experimental creation of genetically modified organisms began in the 70s of the 20th century. In 1992 in China they began to grow tobacco that was resistant to pesticides. In 1994, genetically modified tomatoes that were resistant to transportation appeared in the USA. Since that time, the production of GMOs was gaining momentum. As a result, now we have GM soy, corn, rice, potatoes, tomatoes, canola, sugar beets, wheat, peas, sunflower, papaya, cotton, tobacco, cows with high fat content of milk, salmon that can live both in salt and fresh water, as well as many other products. Still, growing and consuming genetically modified organisms is accompanied by several risks. Environmentalists fear that genetically modified forms may accidentally penetrate into the wild, which will inevitably lead to catastrophic changes in all ecosystems. For example, cross-pollinated weeds can get a GM-gene of resistance to pests and pesticides. Then, the multiplication of weeds will be uncontrollable. Self-regulation in ecosystems will be destroyed. Weeds will displace many species that are unable to compete with them and occupy large areas, which will be constantly expanding. In addition to the environmental risks, associated with the problems of cultivation of GMOs, there are dietary risks. Consuming of a transgenic products, recieved after transplantation of Brazil nut’s gene into the DNA of soybean, caused many people have allergic reactions to protein. Plant varieties that are resistant to pesticides can accumulate harmful substances and cause poisoning when consumed.

Litrature Review. Ii. The Social Servicescape (The Social

LITRATURE REVIEW II. The Social servicescape (The Social environment) According to Baker et al., (1994), social servicescape is related to people who share a specific service environment. Bitner, et al (1990) defined social servicescape as â€Å"The service encounter that often occurs in the presence of multiple customers who share a common servicescape†. While Tombs and Kennedy (2002) defined it as â€Å"a service setting where the human aspects of the environment impact on the behavior of customers as a result of direct and indirect interactions with other persons present†. Rosenbaum Montoya (2007), described social servicescape as customers and employees who are found in a service setting. While Edvardsson et al. (2010) defined servicescape’s†¦show more content†¦Sometimes the reasons that get customers attracted to a place extend past the physical attributes of the place, the kinds of merchandise it provides or the level of service it offers (Low Altman, 1992). Tombs and McColl-Kennedy (2003) suggested, that the service experience consists of not only external or physical factors, for instance the atmospherics, but also the social aspects, where the social factors of service environment may favor or inhibit customer’s entertainment of the service environment. In addition, the same authors proposed in their conceptual model that customers have significant role in impacting service experiences, which will impact patronage intentions within a service setting. Moreover, the results of a study that was carried out by McGrath and Otnes’ (1995), to some extent also support the previous researchers’ findings. As McGrath and Otnes’ study recognized, social interaction took place not only between shoppers and sales people but also between shoppers. which they defined as â€Å"strange interaction†. Urban sociologist Oldenburg (1999) named specific types of servicescape settings, for instance, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants as third places or â€Å"great good places†. These places are informal public places that gather people away from home and work. Moreover, Rosenbaum (2006)

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They have some products, which are best loved in Australia, for example, Milo, uncle Tobys, Maggi, Nescafe and Purina (Rosendal et al., 2015, pp. 112-125). Building value for share is a crucial part of carrying out their business. They strongly believe that to protect and enlarge their business they must think beyond sustainability and compliance and must generate greater value for the shareholders, society and customers as a whole. They use four simple words to explain their business. Those words are: Good Food, Good Life. They believe that to be enable to enjoy life people must have a balanced approach about the things they drink and eat. Safety, reliable level of quality and great tastes, convenience and value for money strategies also improves the enjoyment of life and food (Mialon et al., 2016, p.283). Accounting issues: The accounting procedure of nestle accounts for the offices as well as the factories. 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Accounting policies are added in the relevant notes to the financial statement (Li, Woo Selomulya, 2016, pp.196-204). The assumptions and estimates are evaluated on ongoing basis. Revisions for accounting estimations are made during the period in which period the transactions have impact. In individual companies, foreign currency transactions are transacted based on the prevailing exchange rate on the transaction date. Monetary liabilities and assets are translated based on the year-end rates. Any differences arising due to the exchange rate are adjusted against the income statement. Sales explain the receivable and received amount from the third parties for the supply of goods and services. Sales are recorded only after the awards and risks related to the particular transaction are transferred to the purchaser. COGS is calculated based on the cost of purchase or production and adjusted for the difference in inventories. 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They have publicly declared that the fundamental principle for their economic investment is that they must be good for the company as well as the country. Through these objectives, nestle seeks to be the true associate for sustainable development. Their primary objective is to attain the requirements of their consumers and customers for the quality food items that are value for money. By implementing this successfully, they are able to create long-term development, sustainable results for economics for all the stakeholders. With their factories in more than 80 countries all over the world, developments of their business can be felt by the economies all over the world. These take place in various ways. For instance, through the transfer of technology, through the programmes of apprentice, training for the employees to comply with the international standards, and paying the taxes that will assist in construction of local infrastructure. Nestle is contributing to the sustainable development of economies all over the world and improving the quality of the locally available foods at the same time. Financial performance and graphs for different years: Particulars (Amount in Million CHF) 2012 2013 2014 2015 Sales 89,721 92,158 91,612 88,785 Operating profit 13,464 14,047 10,905 12,408 Net profit 10,677 10,445 14,904 9,467 Earnings per share 3.21 3.14 4.54 2.90 Current assets 30,066 34,020 33,961 29,434 Non-current assets 91,857 90,376 99,489 94,558 Total Assets 125,877 120,442 133,450 123,992 Current liabilities 38,597 32,917 32,895 33,321 Non-current liabilities 24,616 23,386 28,671 26,685 Total liabilities 63,213 56,303 66,566 60,006 Total equity 62,664 64,139 71,884 63,986 Table 1: Financial performance (Source: nestle.com, 2017) Calculation of ratios: Ratio Formula 2012 2013 2014 2015 Current ratio Current assets/ current liabilities 0.78 1.03 1.03 0.88 Debt asset ratio Total debt / total assets 0.22 0.18 0.16 0.17 operating margin ratio operating profit/ sales 0.15 0.15 0.12 0.14 Return on asset ratio Net profit/ Total assets 0.08 0.09 0.11 0.08 Inventory turnover ratio Sales/ Inventory 10.04 10.99 9.99 10.89 Table 1: Financial performance (Source: Created by author) Four basic ratios that are calculated to evaluate the performance of a company are: Liquidity ratio: It includes current ratio of a company and measures the liquidity position of a company. This ratio states the company is able to pay- off their short-term obligations. A ratio of more than one is generally considered good. From the above table, it can be seen that the current ratio of the company for the year 2013 and 2014 is above the average. However, the ratio for 2012 and again for the year 2015 is below than the average requirement. They can improve the ratio through paying the debt or converting the short-term debt into long-term (Van Den End Kruidhof, 2013, pp. 91-106). Solvency ratio: It indicates the financial stability of a company and includes the debt asset ratio. A company with more debt will not be able to manage their cash flows efficiently. From the above table, it can be seen that the total debt of the company with consideration to its total asset is in a better position, which indicates that the company is financially viable (Xia, Fei Liu, 2015, pp. 317-324). Profitability ratio: It states the ability of management to convert their sale revenue into cash flow and profits. It is measured based on the operating profit to sales ratio, return on asset ratio (Lartey, Antwi and Boadi, 2013). A higher ratio indicates that the company is able to create return for their shareholders. From the above table, it can be seen that the profitability ratio of the company, that is, operating margin ratio as well as the return on asset ratio are very low. It indicates the company is not able to convert their revenue from sales into profits (Ehrhardt Brigham, 2016). Efficiency ratio: Common efficiency ratios are inventory turnover ratio and receivable turnover ratio (Park et al., 2014, 361-368). High inventory ratio indicates that the company is able to convert their inventory into sales successfully (Eng, 2013, pp. 153-167). From the above table, it is seen that the inventory turnover ratio of the company over the past years are stable. Social and economic responsibility: They understand their responsibilities in sourcing the raw materials through the ethical manner and at the same time, they are well aware about the probable impact on communities as well as on environment. They also understand the shareholders and consumers always look for the information related to the origination and production of the ingredients. This also assists in creating transparency and traceability in the supply chain. In the year 2013, they invested greater than $03.8 million in maintaining and upgrading their production sites in Oceania. They are committed to enlarge their business through investing in their factories, brands and customers. Their main objective is to be active in the society in which they carry on their business through focussing their hard work in those segments where they can add maximum value, such as, nutrition, health, environmental sustainability and encouraging active lifestyle (Day, 2014). Their good life programmes starts with a wide range of spo nsor activities, specific programs and partnership. In the year 2013, they build development program for aboriginal youth to provide support to the people who contributed in creating difference in the lives of the aboriginal women all around Australia. In the year 2013, they worked with more than 1000 girls from secondary school (Caplan et al., 2016, pp. 57-66). Approximately 200 girls and their mothers participated in the Mother Daughter Program, which was commenced in 50% of all RMLA academies. The Mother Daughter Program involved the launch of an aboriginal cookbook in 2013. They also trained 15 Aboriginal women to become Nutrition Champions and trained 12 Graduates, aged 45 Years in Communication (Phillips, 2014). In past few years their main targets in Oceania were: The program must be continued in all RMLA academics 400 women and girls must participate in the Nestl Mother Daughter Program 30 women from Indigenous community were trained as Nestl Nutrition Champions Nestl employees must volunteer a total of 4,500 hours They are committed to play an active part in minimising the emissions of greenhouse gas through improving the efficiency of resources, investing more for renewable energy and switching to cleaner fuels. Greater than 91% among usage of all energy in the year 2013 was used for producing the products, whereas, 29% was sourced from renewable energy and their target for 2020 is 20%. Conclusion: From the above discussions, it can be concluded that the company is aware about their duties in sourcing the raw materials through the ethical manner and at the same time, they are well aware about the probable impact on communities as well as on environment. 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Murabaha and disbursement of the new one. . Rebate on early payments * If the customer makes early payment and there is no commitment from the institution in respect of any discount in the price of Murabaha, than the institution as the sole discretion in allowing them the rebate. * It is not recommended to make it a practice and must be avoided in normal course of business. Such issue, if arises, should be brought in the knowledge of Shariah advisor 4. Penalty on late payments As soon as the Murabaha is executed, the Murabaha price becomes a receivable (Dayn) for the Bank. Hence, any amount charged over and above the dayn amount will be Riba. * However, it is permissible to have an undertaking from the customer to pay an amount of money or a percentage of the debt to be donated to charitable causes in the event of delay in payment/installments. . Subject matter of Murabaha * Goods must exists at the time of execution of Murabaha. We will write a custom essay sample on Master Murabaha Financing Agreement or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page * Murabaha cannot be done in all commodities, e. g. such as currencies, gold, silver. * Murabaha cannot be used for paying utility bills, wages, overhead expenses, etc. * General rules of sale related to subject matter must be followed 6. Purchase Evidence * In order to ensure that the customer actually purchased the assets as claimed, the customer is required to submit asset purchase evidence along with Offer place after the agency agreement. * Asset purchase may be in the form of Invoices, elivery orders, truck receipts etc. * In some cases, however, it may be too burdensome for the client to submit all the invoices as the number of invoices may run into hundreds. * For example, cotton purchases are generally in small quantities from various sources and hence for each Sub-Murabaha there may be too many invoices to submit. It is suggested to furnish considerable sample of invoices along with summary of all purchases. 7. Direct Payment in Murabaha In many cases, the disbursement is made to the customer as an agent of the bank. * In order to ensure transparency of the Murabaha, it is preferable that isbursement / payment be made directly to the supplier. Profit Recognition in Generally in Murabaha transaction there are in two stages: * Investment Stage (Agency to Purchase) * Financing Stage (Declaration to payment) * The profit for the Murabaha transaction can be recognized after the goods are sold by the bank to the customer. Training of Customers Bank staff Proper training understanding of is very important for * Bank staff dealing with the Murabaha * Customers purchase officers accounts staff. Process of Murabaha differ from product to product 10. Application of Murabaha is not simple for all products * Its application differs from products to products like * shares * Leather * Cotton * Gas * petrol Sugar cane Therefore the RM/RO dealing with the customer needs to understand and define step wise process flow along with the credit approval for each new customer/ industry.