...Success Summary Success is something we as individuals strive for. There are numerous amounts of interpretations of success depending on who you ask, what they do, where they come from, their family background, their intelligence and much more. Malcolm Gladwell examines several scenarios of individuals whose environment, along with their ambition and motivation affects their ability to succeed in his third book Outliers: The Story of Success. The extraordinary individuals that triumph throughout Outliers range from hockey players born on the “perfect date,” to rock stars putting in 10,000 hours of work. From geniuses with exceptional IQ’s who do not succeed, to a Jewish immigrant in America who went from rags to riches, Gladwell tells their...
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...feet or even inches away from a trash can and he or she look at and keep walking away? By simply applying this philosophy it will tie in our self-discipline and social responsibility that makes us continue to strive for improvement. It promotes self-discipline, self-direction and focus that come from personal responsibility; this is one of the driving forces that continue to push us to achieve our personal, professional and educational goals. Self-efficacy is a key component when dealing with responsibility and success, it’s a person’s capability to organize and execute the courses of action that will assist him or her to achieve goals and success. The direct relationship between personal responsibility and college success is crucial and requires a good amount of time and effort. This relationship is vital to overcoming the ground work necessities of researching any and all class assignment and other requirements. These requirements are not limited to the class room only, they reach out to the day to day necessities that we run into and must deal with to be successful. By accepting and understanding the duty of our personal responsibility it will stimulate motivation to succeed in many aspects of our education and career paths. In order for us to accept personal responsibility we need to develop the ability to seek out and to accept help for many other resources such...
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...secure finance, a management tool, or an operational guide for the business Start-up? If the plan is intended to support an application for finance, state the name of the bank or other financier to whom the application is being made, the amount of finance being applied for, the term of the loan and the security you’ll be providing the bank. State what the loan will be used for and how it will be repaid: eg from additional revenue generated as a result of borrowing the money. Also remember to date the plan and note the author. Summary Although it appears at the beginning of the plan, the summary is usually written last. It provides a broad overview of your business and what distinguishes your products or services from your competitors. It may include a statement about your business values and ethics along with your key objectives and any critical factors to the success of your business venture. Try to keep the summary to around a page and a half, and include a brief overview of the following: • the business and its proprietors; • the products and services on offer, the benefits they...
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...rights reserved. The University of Phoenix® and UniModuleTM are marks of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Edited in accordance with University of PhoenixSM editorial standards and practices. (Template U1.0) Overview COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides the foundation for understanding the broad concepts of successful planning, organization, and implementation within the realm of information technology. This course uses real-world examples and identifies common mistakes and pitfalls in project management. Topics covered include project scoping, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, tracking and controlling. TOPICS AND OBJECTIVES Project Management and the Organization • Define Project Life Cycle. • Identify roles in project management. • Identify project manager's skills. • Demonstrate project management software. Work Breakdown Structure and Scheduling • Examine Request for Proposal (RFP). • Define and apply Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). • Examine and apply durations. • Examine and apply precedence relations. • Develop a WBS using Microsoft Project. Resource Assignment and Project Financing • Examine project management charts: Gantt, PERT, and CPM....
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...Table of Contents Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………… 1 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….. 2 Options for flexible scheduling Part-time……………………………………………………………………………3 Examples Flextime…………………………………………………………………………….3 Examples Job sharing……………………………………………………………………….. 4 Examples Working from home or satellite location………………………………………..4 Advantages……………………………………………………………………………….. 4-5 Disadvantages……………………………………………………………………………. 5-6 Solution/Conclusion……………………………………………………………………… 6-7 References………………………………………………………………………………... 8 Executive Summary The purpose of this proposal is to promote flexible scheduling in the workplace. Flexible scheduling means that employees are allowed to work at times that are more convenient to them. The challenge of balancing many responsibilities can cause employees to have trouble focusing, they can feel tired, and distracted. This in turn affects profitability by reducing productivity and performance. Flexible scheduling can assist both men and women balance work and personal obligations. In today’s society, the need for more flexibility has never been greater. Employees who find their lives enjoyable and fulfilling because they’re able to balance all obligations will be hardworking, loyal, and productive. Described in this document are four options for flexible scheduling as well as the pros and cons of flexible scheduling. Conflicts between home and work can...
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...Mining the Data Warehouse Summary In “Mining the Data Warehouse”, It speaks of a survey done by Merrill Lynch back in 2006. It tells us that “business intelligence software and data-mining tools were at the top of CIOs’ technology spending list” (Baltzan, Hag, Phillips 87). It gives a few examples of how companies are using the software and tools to gain very valuable information. When Ben & Jerry’s is mentioned, people know the brand and immediately think of ice cream. “Ben & Jerry’s cuts through the din by using integrated query, reporting, and online analytical processing technology from BI software vendor Business Objectives” (Baltzan, Hag, Phillips 87). They use the technology to track each pint’s ingredients throughout its life. If there is a complaint made by a customer, they will track it back through ingredients, suppliers, or whatever caused the issue. They are extremely focused on quality of their products. “The BI tools let Ben & Jerry’s officials access, analyze, and act on customer information collected by the sales, finance, purchasing, and quality-assurance departments” (Baltzan, Hag, Phillis 87). They have gotten it down to a science. They can tell you what milk a customer prefers for the ice cream. In 2005, they tracked over 12,500 customer’s information and comments. The California Pizza Kitchen has 130 casual dining full-service restaurants throughout the many states and other countries. They are known for their premium pizza. People...
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...Personal Responsibility Students Name University of Phoenix GEN/200 - FOUNDATIONS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS PA11BSB08 Professors Name January 3rd, 2013 Introduction The key to a successful future starts with being accountable for one’s own actions. And to obtain that key, it is necessary to have an understanding of what it means to be personally responsible. In this essay, I will cover the following; the definition of personal responsibility and what it means to me, I’ll explain the relationship between personal responsibility and college success and include a preliminary plan to ensure I practice personal responsibility in my college education. Defining Personal Responsibility According to "Bouncy--Addition" (2012), Personal responsibility can also be referred to as "accountability," which is defined by Merriam-Webster as "the quality or state of being accountable; especially: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions." This should generally be taken to mean that, to be accountable for oneself, one would admit to one's mistakes, make an attempt to make those mistakes right, and live in a way that does not harm others whenever possible (para. 2). I agree with the quoted statement, but to me it also means following laws, rules, and regulations, etc. I have an obligation to read all chapters and...
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...reading and studying focusing on print and online materials ISBN 1-256-09222-3 Keys to Effective Learning: Study Skills and Habits for Success, Sixth Edition, by Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits. Published by Allyn & Bacon. Copyright © 2011 by Pearson Education, Inc. c h a p t e r 7 hanh never had trouble keeping up with her high school reading assignments, but after four weeks of college she is already snowed under. With midterms coming in two weeks, she stays awake at night thinking about how much she has to learn. It seems as if all the reading she has done this term—particularly what she has read on the computer—has gone in one side of her brain and out the other, so she feels she has to start at the beginning. She has the sense that the way she is reading may be a problem, but it worked for her in the past, so why change now? In this chapter . . . you explore answers to the following questions: HOW can SQ3R help you own what you read? p. 190 WHAT improves reading comprehension? p. 200 HOW do you customize a text with highlighting and notes? p. 205 HOW can you read online materials effectively? p. 208 ISBN 1-256-09222-3 © Shutterstock Keys to Effective Learning: Study Skills and Habits for Success, Sixth Edition, by Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits. Published by Allyn & Bacon. Copyright © 2011 by Pearson Education, Inc. Habit for Success ask questions Questions are the backbone of learning. They help you see...
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...Personal Responsibility for Educational Success GEN 200 January 26, 2014 Dawn Baker-Ingram Personal Responsibility for Educational Success Since we were kids, our family and society teach us how to be behave in a responsible manner. They teach us values in order to feel, think and act with respect for ourselves and others. The objective of this learning is to generate independent and productive individuals that are responsible for their actions and that they work every day to improve, contribute and succeed in all aspects of their lives (family, work, education and community). For me, personal responsibility is the accountability for all activities and decisions we made every day, accepting the consequences that come from those actions and how it impact those around you. Ruyter (2002) states that personal responsibility is to be responsible to themselves and to the necessities and safety of the society. In the present time, studies reveal that people tend to refuse take responsibility for their actions and blame others for their mistakes (Doherty, 1998). This is why is very important that families and schools encourage children, adolescents and young adults to practice personal responsibility in every aspect of their life (Mergler, 2007). Every member of the society has a responsibility with the community, with family, with school and for every action they perform. Each area involves a different set of accountabilities and duties...
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...Executive Summary.......................................................................................... Business Description Background……………………………………………..…………………………5 Projects classification………………………………………………………….6 2.1 Project Classification by using NPV…………………………………6 2.2 Project Priority using IRR……………………………………………..8 2.3 Ranking using Payback Period……………………………………...9 2.4 Earnings per share and Net income for 1993……………………..10 3.0 Strategic Project Selection…………………………………………………...11 3.1 Project selection tools………………………………………………...11 4.0 Researchers’ recommended projects………………………………………12 4.1 Profit-driven projects………………………………………………….13 4.2 Legislation/ Brand protection project……………………………….14 4.3 High Risk project analysis…………………………………………...15 5.0 Recommendations…………………………………………………………....17 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………….18 Bibliography………………………………………………………………………..19 Executive Summary Ellen’s College is a unique undergraduate institution. It was established in 2010 with the goal to building a reputation as a leading educational service that produces good skills. Its key business activity for the past two years has been to educate and promote excellent students with good passing marks that are ready to make a difference in the corporate world of today. Its Operational business plan for 2013 is to promote good quality educational programs that equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to be marketable for employment. The focus...
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...PART 1: Summary 1. Force yourself to act enthusiastic, and you’ll become enthusiastic. Make a high and holy resolve that you will double the amount of enthusiasm that you have been putting into your work and into your life. If you carry out that resolve, you will probably double your income, and double your happiness. How can you begin? There is just one rule: To become enthusiastic, act enthusiastic. 2. Remember the one sentence uttered by Walter LeMar Talbot. “After all this business of selling narrows down to one thing, just one thing, seeing the people. Show me any man of ordinary ability who will go out and earnestly tell his story to four or five people every day, and I will show you a man who just can’t help making good!” 3. If you want to overcome fear and develop courage and self-confidence rapidly, join a good course in public speaking. Not just a lecture course. Join only a course where you make a talk at every meeting. When you lose your fear of speaking to an audience, you lose your fear of talking to individuals, no matter how big and important they are. 4. One of the greatest satisfactions in life comes from getting things done and knowing you have done them to the best of your ability. If you are having trouble getting your ability to think, and do things in the order of their importance, remember there is only on way: Take more time to think and do things in the order of their importance. Set aside one day as Self-organization day, or a...
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...Summary on Winning The Game Of Life By Adam Khoo Submitted To: Mr. Mohammad Rezaur Razzak Associate Professor BRAC Business School BRAC University Submitted By: Morshed Hossain ID: 11204009 BUS 321 (Sec: 02) Table Of Content: Contents Page Introduction 03 Introduction: From the day we born, we enter the game of life. Like all games, the game of life has specific rules we need to play by. The game of life can be competitive and can be a lot of fun. We can choose to sit at the sidelines and marvel at how other people play or we can be a player by ourselves. We can choose to play the game of life to win or to play ‘not to lose’. There are many aspects that make up our game. We have the career game, the relationship/family game, the money game, the lifestyle game, the health game and the spiritual/moral game. Many people believe that it is almost impossible to win at every game. You can win some and have to lose some of them. However, the author of this book Adam Khoo has written the ways to win in all the aspects of our life. It is not impossible as there are many success stories despite of so many struggles and obstacles. All you have to believe in yourself and follow the set principles and strategies continuously. The book “Winning the Game Of Life” contains some of the key elements that those successful people use to practice in their lives. You cannot only sit and see what is happening around you and cursing your luck why these happened...
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...Management Accounting: Information for Decision-Making and Strategy Execution - 6.Edition - 2012 Anthony A. Atkinson, Robert S. Kaplan Pearson I have both Solution Manulas And Test Banks Of this Book Contact ahad2030@yahoo.com Chapter 1 How Management Accounting Information Supports Decision Making QUESTIONS 1-1 Management accounting is a discipline that designs planning and performance measurement systems, using financial and nonfinancial information, to help an organization develop and implement its strategy. The information must be relevant and helpful, and customized to serve multiple purposes, such as making decisions, allocating resources, and monitoring, evaluating, and rewarding performance. Information for the “plan” and “do” steps of the PDCA cycle includes prospective data on costs, profits, efficiency, and quality associated with alternative ways to produce or provide goods or services. Information for the “check” and “act” steps includes assessments of how well the organization is achieving its objectives. Common information requirements include measures of cost, quality, profitability, and timeliness. 1-2 A company’s operators, managers, and executives need information for their operational control and improvement activities, as well as on the performance of their individual processes, products, services, and customers. This information is important to direct managers’ attention to areas where improvement is needed, to provide feedback...
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...Spa • Bar New Product/Service Development Plan Presented by: Christopher Amos Table of Contents Page 1. Executive Summary 2 2. Complete Product/Service Description 3 3. Benefits that customers will both recognize and realize 3 4. Competitive Analysis 4 5. Market-research steps necessary to test the concept 6 6. Safety or Health concerns with the use of your innovations 10 7. Development Strategy 10 8. Launch Strategy and Considerations of using Strategic Alliances to get to market 11 9. References 12 Executive Summary For Pleasure Only is a 10,000 square foot modern day salon & spa that is located in the south loop of Chicago IL at 555 W Roosevelt Road, with plans on becoming the #1 leader in our industry in the Chicago land area. There are many salon & spa establishments in the area, but none provide the services that we offer in one convenient location. We will excel in this market because of the personal catering that we will provide to each client. We strive on providing the best customer service possible by exceeding all expectation of our clients. We will offer premium salon & spa products and services to our clients at affordable prices, in a professionally designed relaxing atmosphere. For Pleasure Only will operate 7 days a week with extended hours Thursday-Saturday. Business will be based on appointments and walk-ins. Degreed and licensed physicians, cosmetologists, therapists...
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...InterClean Company Development Plan University of Phoenix-Diamond Bar HRM/531 Human Capital Management September 19, 2010 InterClean looks at two key elements of a job analysis, one it identification of major job requirements (MJR) which are the most important duties and responsibilities of the position to be filled. They are the main purpose or primary reasons the position exists. The primary source is the most current, official position description. The second element is identification of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) required to accomplish each MJR and the quality level and amount of the KSA’s needed. Most job analysis deal with KSAs that are measurable, that can be documented, and produce meaningful differences between candidates. Typically, possession of KSAs is demonstrated by experience, education, or training. Goals of KSAs is to identify those candidates who are potentially best qualified to perform the position to be filled. (U.S. Department of Interior, 1998) InterClean ------------------------------------------------- ...
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