...Team F | FastCat | Compensation and Rewards | | Spring 2011 | Intro FastCat’s priority is to increase revenue and the new pay structure will accomplish that goal in the long run. The new, cost containment, policy rewards, among other things, behavior aligned with FastCat’s objectives. This in turn will increase revenue, innovation, and customer satisfaction. This new system will need to be assessed over time to make improvements. Choosing a multiple job structure with a person-based pay will allow FastCat to utilize a hybrid structure. We have decided to lead with pay in the more critical jobs and match with the remainder jobs which include low skill or are entry level positions. We have assessed present salaries, created a merit pay plan, and suggested a bonus structure and benefits package. Employee buy in is vital to this new structure and it is FastCat’s responsibility to keep the communication channels open. Strategy for Recognizing Performance Performance based pay plans are based on a number of dimensions. In light of the work done at FastCat, we have chosen criteria that allows for a better distribution of wages and implies sacrifice on everyone’s behalf. However, in the long run, most employees, and the organization will benefit from the new pay structure. Assess Present Salaries Changes for costs in the employee group did not directly translate for FastCat; there were several red and green circle employees. Benchmark jobs were able to alleviate...
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...1 All in One One in All The Nature of Interbeing hic Nha Hanh hat T hic h Nhat Hanh For Free Distribution 2 Published for Free Distribution Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery Publications, Arts & Design Department 88 Bright Hill Road, Singapore 574117. Tel : ( 65 ) 552 7426 Email : publication@kmspks.org Copyright © 2001 by Thich Nhat Hanh All Rights Reserved. 3 Content Taking Good Care of Our Habit Energies 6 All in One, One in All 31 Going to the Shore of Non – suffering 60 Overcoming the Fear of Death 92 Five Mindfulness Trainings 129 4 Dear Reader, if you wish to share in the printing cost of this and many other beautiful Dharma Books for free distribution, so that more people could be touched by the beauty of Dharma and be inspired to live a happy and meaningful life, please photocopy the Contribution Slip at the end of this books, fill in your particular and return to us. “ The gift of Dharma excels all gifts” 5 Taking Good Care of Our Habit Energies Dear friends, welcome to the Summer Opening in Plum Village. Who is three years old? Who is less than three years old? I would like to introduce to you Bao-tich who is four years old. He just celebrated his birthday two days ago. Here is Bao-tich. This is his second year in Plum Village to practice. Can you turn around? He came last year and he practiced very well. He was so happy, so this year he came again. Bao-tich is his name...
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...ESH S FR AY ALWTH MA A BY K IA IND AL GIN ORI Scoop it up Naturally. A projec t on Adv er tising Contemp in orar y So ciety to foreign m study arketing environm ents. NATURAL ICECREAM Coming to Singapore Natural Ice Cream Singapore Ltd. VI. MARKETING ENVIRONMENTS i. GEOGRAPHICAL ENVIRONMENT Location: South-eastern Asia, islands between Malaysia and Indonesia Area: total: 647.5 sq km Land: 637.5 sq km Water: 10 sq km Land boundaries: 0 km Coastline: 193 km Terrain: lowland Irrigated land: NA Natural hazards: NA Its major natural resources are its location and its deep-water harbour. Singapore, though small, has a varied topography. The centre of the island contains a number of rounded granitic hills that include the highest point. The island originally was covered with tropical rain forest and fringed with mangrove swamps. Since the founding of the city in 1819, the natural landscape has been altered by human hands, a process that was accelerated in the 1970s and 1980s. By 1988, Singapore's land area was 49 percent built up, and forest covered only 2.5 percent. • • • • • Singapore Weather ! Singapore is two degrees north of the equator and has a tropical climate, with high temperatures moderated by the influence of the sea. ! Average daily temperature and humidity are high, with a mean maximum of 31°C and a relative humidity of 70 to 80 percent in the afternoon. ! Rain falls throughout the year, but is heaviest during the early northeast monsoon from...
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...* Liberty and Justice for All GEN/195 August 28, 2012 * I seem to use my reasoning skills (rationality) to determine what processes and systems should be put into place to assure fairness and justice for all the community (equality). Using reasoning skills and justice thoroughly explains why my personal preferred lens is the relationship lens. I seek to have relationships with others, especially the underprivileged. Great relationships are built while helping others who sometimes do not have the ability or resources to help themselves. * * My blind spot is overconfidence in a process. There is truth in this because I do overly trust in the “process”; the process of fairness. I do not like seeing or hearing of anyone being treated unfairly and it bothers me to find out that not everyone has what I consider to be valuable morals. Also, to find out that someone less fortunate or inadequate according to America’s standards (i.e.-financially, physically, or a minority) isn’t being treated fairly literally makes me angry on the inside. This ultimately causes me to fight harder for the process’s sake-fairness and equality for all; especially the underprivileged. * * It is comforting to know that my strength is justice. Seeking justice in the overall community is very important to me because it ensures that if everyone is all right in the community, they too will be more willing to reach out a helping hand as well. When the question is asked, “Am...
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...The American Capitalist System: All for One or One for All? The American capitalist system goes to show that you can be successful, if you’re wise enough to manipulate the system. Once this condition exists, the freedom to choose a profession and the freedom to determine socio-economic class exist. Workers’ wages are too low to support the average middle class family, the minimum wage being approximately 7 dollars and change in New Jersey. In addition, corporations ultimately force workers to veer towards giving more money in order to supply for public assistance programs, like Medicaid and food stamps, thereby increasing personal profit since the company is then dependent on the public and outside resources. Also, with intense costs of living, any freedom to determine socio-economic class is slowly brought down. Although capitalism paves the path for a freedom to choose the way in which money is earned, the money-sucking policies associated with it prove to hurt the majority of Americans in today’s society. On paper, the American capitalist system does allow for an independently chosen career, however, is this system as ideal as it seems? Although the freedom to choose one’s method of income exists, many people in the middle class are still limited to few options when it comes to jobs. These limitations may be due to lack of a college degree, or it may be a result of a lack of job availability. On the educational side of job searching, it is a fact that the higher paying jobs...
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...Lease (IAS 17) * Even if risks and rewards are not transferred, is finance lease if: * the lease term is for the major part of the economic life of the asset, even if title is not transferred * the lease assets are of a specialised nature such that only the lessee can use them without major modifications being made * at commencement of the lease term, finance leases should be recorded as an asset and a liability at the lower of the fair value of the asset and the present value of the minimum lease payments * monthly depreciation should be recorded Disclosure: lessees – finance leases [IAS 17.31] * carrying amount of asset * reconciliation between total minimum lease payments and their present value * amounts of minimum lease payments at balance sheet date and the present value thereof, for: * the next year * years 2 through 5 combined * beyond five years * contingent rent recognised as an expense * total future minimum sublease income under noncancellable subleases * general description of significant leasing arrangements, including contingent rent provisions, renewal or purchase options, and restrictions imposed on dividends, borrowings, or further leasing Lawsuit * contingent liability CRM * instead of flat-rate compensation each month until the completion of the project, could pay variable rate based on # of hours he has worked, or a flat rate for the entire project and...
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...Criteria to Choose a Major Moon Nguyen ESLI at WTAMU Criteria to Choose a Major Moon Nguyen ESLI at WTAMU Criteria to Consider a Major According to theatlantic.com, 53% of students are unemployed after graduating. Therefore, it is important to carefully decide when choosing a major in order to have a good job after graduating. There are three main guidelines for students when considering their major in a college or university: their interests, their abilities or strong points, and social demand for the job field that their major qualifies them for. First of all, deciding a major should depend on students’ interests. Undoubtedly, finding subjects interesting to learn promotes students to spend time studying to know about them. Otherwise, all the obstacles such as boredom and tiredness that they may have when studying a major that they don’t like will discourage them. It can even make them change their mind to pursue one another major which leads to a waste of time and money. In addition, students should also understand their abilities, and strong points to make a better decision about their major. The fact is that, doing something that they are not good at may lead to some serious problems. For example, they may have to try much harder than the others to get the same good results, and they may get depressed when they can’t do well. On the contrary, when they study a major that is their strong point, it should not be too hard to perform well, which will put them at ease. Hence...
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...Discover The Universal Secret Of Health, Wealth, Freedom, Joy, And Life-Changing, Non-Stop Abundance! 1 All Rights Reserved Copyright 2012 www.ManifestationMiracle.com No part of this book may be reproduced, transmitted or distributed in any form or by any means, electrical or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system without permission in writing from ManifestationMiracle.com. The information contained in this book is provided ‘as is’ without warranty of any kind. The entire risk as to the results and the performance of the information is assumed by the user, and in no event shall ManifestationMiracle.com be liable for any consequential, incidental or direct damages suffered in the course of using the information in this book. Manifestation Miracle Secret System Table of Contents Foreword ............................................................................................................ 7 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 9 Part 1: You Are Destined for Success Chapter 1: The Secret Ingredient That Will Send You on the Path to Your Dreams ....................................................................................... 14 Exercise: Heartstorming ................................................................................. 20 Chapter 2: You Aren’t What You Eat....You Are What You Think, Feel, See and Vibrate ....
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...One genre fits all? Whether you prefer a romance, an action or a thriller, Science Fiction seems to fit it all in but still have its own unique identity. Is this why it appeals to so many? As Reported By ReJohnson. Looking around at movie advertisements shown on billboards, bus stands and television, it’s hard to miss the growing popularity of science fiction movies and books in modern society. Though still not as popular as genres such as Action and romance, many people have found an interest and love for science fiction. Over the past decade, there have been over 300 Science Fiction movies released. Statistics show that 5 in every 10 movies released in today’s society is science fiction. Many of them hitting the top ten list and have been nominated or have won major awards (e.g. Avatar which won 3 Oscars, the Golden Globe etc.). So why does it appeal to modern day audiences? It seems that in modern society, no matter how you look at it, Science fiction is a genre that can appeal to each individuals taste making it appealing to almost anyone. Though it is mainly based around an imagined future and scientific and technological advances, directors and producers have created a scale as to how ‘hard’ or ‘soft’ the science fiction movie is. While Hard Science Fiction focuses mostly on the speculation of the future as seen in the award- winning Matrix, Soft science Fiction focuses more on the entertainment of the audience and allowing them to escape from reality as seen in the...
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...25. a Oxy-Fuel Equipment Cutting Test-KEY 1. What fuel gas is most frequently used? a. Mapp b. Propane c. Natural Gas d. Acetylene 2. A combination torch is used for cutting only a. True b. False 3. If acetylene is used in a tip with more than eight preheat holes or in a two-piece tip the cutting tip will overheat and explode. a. True b. False 4. A cutting torch is used for cutting, welding, and heating. a. True b. False 5. Most hand torches can cut metal up to seven inches thick. a. True b. False 6. It is possible to cut steel that is four feet thick. a. True b. False 7. Acetylene should be used in a two-piece cutting tip. a. True b. False 8. Acetylene cutting tips should be one piece with 1 to 6 preheat holes. a. True b. False 9. The chance of a flashback is less with low pressure regulator settings that with high pressure settings. a. True b. False 10. The oxyfuel gas cutting torch works as a result of the metal being rapidly melted. a. True b. False 11. Hard slag is easier than soft slag to remove. a. True b. False 12. Distortion is not a problem if the correct fuel gas is used. a. True b. False 13. By looking at the drag lines in a cut, you can determine whether the cut was made correctly or incorrectly. a. True b. False 14. The two major methods for controlling distortion while make a cut is making two parallel cuts at the same time and speed and making a short...
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...All-in-one Computer Security Systems CIS/105 Some of the different programs that I choose to use as all-in-one security that has total protection are Norton Internet Security and McAfee has an exclusive active protection technology that analyzes and blocks threats in milliseconds. McAfee can immediately detect and remove viruses, even root kits, adware, spyware, and blocks. McAfee has a two-way firewall which blocks outsiders from hacking into your PC. The program also contains other features including ways to better the health of your PC. Norton Internet Security plus 360 versions 4.0 warns you of dangerous downloads before you install and run them on your computer. Norton Internet Security has an extra layer of protection that detects viruses, spyware, Trojans and other threats. In addition Norton 360 4.0 identifies applications that are impacting the performance of your PC. Using an all-in-one computer security protects your CPU from hijackers, identity theft, spyware, and virus. In addition using a security all in one center generally protects the user computer on its own. This keeps your system and all your information safe from others. There are some security programs which protect as well such as Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Spam, Anti-Root kit, Identity Protection, Link Scanner Active Surf, Link Scanner Search, Web Protection & Firewall, and Sophisticated threat detection. Using an all-in-one security system is effective because the programs are...
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...meet the individual wants and needs of these cultural groups. Multicultural marketing prevents the possibility of “damned brands” and boycotts, while strengthening the relationship with consumers, and providing growth for a company. Social responsibility is a major factor that marketers need to consider when developing a promotional campaign for a new product. As said in the Journal of Consumer Marketing, “Products considered to be legitimate when targeting one group, may not be perceived as being socially responsible when targeting other sensitive groups” (Macchiette & Roy, 1995). For example, animal fur is considered a sign of wealth in some cultures, but will result in a negative opinion from other consumers such as animal activists. Marketers who do not consider all cultures and beliefs when developing a promotion will provoke boycotting of products and ethnical controversy among consumers, which in turn will result in a negative public image for the brand. Attaining appropriate research and understanding all diverse ethnic groups prior to promotion will protect a brand’s equity and alleviate the possibility of becoming a boycotted or “damned brand” (Macchiette & Roy, 1995). Marketers who have extensive knowledge of the multicultural society will also build better relationships with consumers. “Knowing more about your customers and how to communicate with them in...
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...| Compensation Does one size fit all? Compensation Does one size fit all? Due date: 6 November 2013 Leadership & People: Tutor: XXX Prepared by: Stephanie Gartrell Student ID: XXX Due date: 6 November 2013 Leadership & People: Tutor: XXX Prepared by: Stephanie Gartrell Student ID: XXX Executive Summary Designing and implementing a compensation package that rewards all staff according to performance, and succeeds in appealing to their individual motivations is an enormous challenge for any organisation. Some find it easier to simply pay a percentage increase to all staff, irrespective of their performance. A literature review was undertaken to determine both the current and historical views of performance management. A vast amount of material has been written in journal articles and textbooks. All point to the complexity of the issue and the apparent inability to find a solution that will suit all. For the last 100 years, HR specialists, psychologists and economists have been collaborating to try and develop a system which would have broad appeal for both staff and employers. Many theorists contributed to the discussions, asserting that individual motivations for pay were based on the theory of agency, goal, control, expectancy, or reinforcement. Performance management systems are necessary to enable companies to enable them to attract, retain and...
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...In the poem “One dignity delays for all” by Emily Dickinson symbolism is utilized to represent death and the idea of equality. Death alludes to the inevitability of the end of life regardless of one’s status. While the hierarchy of power in the living world is represented by the status of humans, death is the most powerful entity in the universe because it is a gateway between the living and the afterlife. Dickinson implies symbolism in order to create a connection between death and power. The connection the living have with death and power is represented in the idea that death is inevitable, giving all living things equality in the face of death. Dickinson implies symbolism by connecting power to the living and death. In the line “One dignity...
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...flows and ash/tephra cloud as these are unpredictable in their spread apart from when previous eruptions indicate where a pyroclastic flow may be directed. To deal with these types of immediate hazards, there must be quick response to areas affected to try and help those affected. In an ideal world, there could be a ‘one size fits all’ approach to post-eruption impacts but this is not possible as LEDCs on the whole do not have the money or resources to create such a fast reaction service. For example the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991, the locals were notified of the eruption due to the fact there were 2 US military bases in the vicinity. If it were not the case, it is probable that the LEDC government would not have been able to prepare and respond as effectively. All volcanic eruptions are not the same however as is shown on the volcanic explosivity index as different volcanoes display different types of eruption. These vary massively from heavily magmatic to mainly ash and dry tephra. This makes it difficult to produce one plan to deal with all volcanic hazards. No 2 eruptions will be identical even from the same volcano and so creating a one size fits all model for dealing with volcanic hazards produced by...
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