...HISTORY OF PROJECT MANAGMENT 01-Jun-13 UMMARA MUSHTAQ 2123224 HISTORY OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Project management is the discipline of planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling resources to achieve specific goals. Starting in the early 1960s, businesses and other organizations began to see the benefit of organizing work around projects. This project-centric view of the organization evolved further as organizations began to understand the critical need for their employees to communicate and collaborate while integrating their work across multiple departments and professions and, in some cases, whole industries. LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY: We can travel back even further, to the latter half of the nineteenth century, when the business world was becoming increasingly complex, to see how project management evolved from basic management principles. Large-scale government projects were the impetus for making important decisions that became the basis for project management methodology. In the United States, for example, the first truly large government project was the transcontinental railroad, which began construction in the 1860s. Suddenly, business leaders found themselves faced with the daunting task of organizing the manual labor of thousands of workers and the processing and assembly of unprecedented quantities of raw material. EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY: Taylor introduced the concept of working more efficiently, rather than...
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...http://www.scribd.com/doc/39376533/The-Performance-Appraisal-System-of-Rahimafrooz Letter of Transmittal Mrs. Kamrun Ahmed Course Coordinator Management Information System Department of Business Administration Southeast University. Subject: Submission of Transmittal Dear Mrs. Kamrun Ahmed With a great respect, we are informing you that we have prepared a project report on “The Information System use in a Superstore”. For the project completion, we have selected the superstore “Agora”.We feel great pleasure for submitting this report to you, which will definitely help us to complete the MBA. During the preparation of this report, we have experienced a lot that will greatly help us in our further studies and carrier life. It has enlightened our practical knowledge about the information system use in the practical world of business, the strategies they follow to maintain the problem in the superstore although the experience we got from here will help us to contribute these techniques in our practical life. We tried our level best to develop a good report. We would like to thank you for giving us such an opportunity to do this report on this topic. Thank you Sincerely yours Name Student ID. Md. Hafizullah 2011110004011 Sayeed 20111100040 Rukhsana Akter Rumi 2011110004015 Umma...
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...Introduction The purpose of the study was to determine the identity of middle manager using the particular of focus group conversations. According to the article, “Who is ‘the middle manger’?” by Harding, Lee, and Ford (2014), the definition of middle management is very clear and consistent in many literature. However, there are insufficient literatures on middle management roles and identities. In order to understand identity of middle management, the researchers setup three scenes to identify middle manager by the analysis of the participants’ behaviour. As a result, the performance of middle managers is complex and contradictory. The controversial role of middle managers Middle management is the intermediate management in organisational hierarchies, are responsible for implementing the executive management’s policies and plans and above the lower levels of junior staff (Uyterhoeven, 1972). Although there is a coincident definition of middle management, the controversial performance of middle management has been discussed in many literatures. Following the definition of middle management, middle managers should have skills that receive strategic plan from top manager and deploy it successfully by control over junior staff (Harding et al., 2014). However, they have not been considered part of the strategy process (Floyd & Wooldridge, 1992). They just like ‘a passive linking pin’, doubtfully carry out the instructions of the top managers and fully implement throughout the organisation...
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...Financial Analysis & Management Assignments 1. Discuss the extent to which the legal and professional regulatory framework of accounting ensures that corporate reports provide reliable, relevant, objective, and comparable information to users. 2. Critically evaluate the importance of discounted cash flow techniques in investment decisions. Illustrate your answer with your examples. 3. Discuss the relative importance profitability and liquidity for the survival of a business and explain how the working capital can be managed to minimise the risk of liquidity problems. Shahrzad Parhizgar Student Number: B0229JTJT1112 February 2013 Lecturer:PalanAmbikai Word Count: 2980 Financial Analysis & Management Assignments February 1, 2013 Table of Content LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS ENSURING RELIABLE, RELEVANT, OBJECTIVE, AND COMPARABLE DATA ........................................................................................................................................ 3 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 FINANCIAL INFORMATION USERS ................................................................................................................................ 3 LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS ................................................................................................. 4 FINANCIAL REPORTS...
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...1.1 Introduction The underlying principle of enterprise risk management is that every entity exists to provide value for its stakeholders. All entities face uncertainty, and the challenge for management is to determine how much uncertainty to accept as it strives to grow stakeholder value. Uncertainty presents both risk and opportunity, with the potential to erode or enhance value. Enterprise risk management enables management to effectively deal with uncertainty and associated risk and opportunity, enhancing the capacity to build value. This paper seeks to explain the ERM process, its history, approach and practice. 1.2 Summary of Enterprise Risk Management principle The ERM approach differs from the traditional risk management approach as the focus is placed on an enterprise-wide strategy. Meilbroek (2002) argues that in order to achieve integrated risk management, a company must review and assess all the risks that could potentially affect its value. This core principle of ERM ensures that senior managers' focus is engaged on the uncertainties around the company's entire asset portfolio. A second fundamental concept of ERM relates to the people that carry out and manage the process. Although ERM is the ultimate responsibility of the board of directors with the support of senior management, (i.e. a top-down process) it must be noted that in order for the approach to be enterprise-wide, every employee from every level of the organisation must support the framework. Without...
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...Section 1 Organizational Culture: set of artifacts, values and assumption that emerge from the interaction of organizational members Open social system operating a dynamic environment. CRITERIA to identify something as culture: 1. Deeply felt or held 2. Commonly intelligible 1. Accessible to a cultural group Organization = Ordered and purposeful interaction among people. Purposeful, because its members produce (supero-rdinative) goal-directed activities. Organizational communication is a continuous process through which organizational members create, maintain and change the organization. (it includes business communication) N.B. All organizational members take place in it; messages are produced to create a shared meaning of messages, but it is not always achieved. Those messages vary in form according to various factors (power distances, roles, goal, method, non-verbal), and to be fully understood have to be considered in their contexts Culture: "the collective programming if the mind that DISTINGUISHES the members of one group tor category of people from another" (Hofstede 2001) Is both a process and a product; is confining (imitates groups) and facilitating (gives us a way to better understand what is happening) Cultural Symbol = physical indicators of organizational life (Rafaeli & Worline 2000) ARTIFACTS: visible/tangible, are also part of them norms, standards, customs and social convention. Norms: pattern of behaviors or communication...
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...and the participant. Each has an obligation to the research study and by exhibiting ethical behavior, the data results will determine accurate information that the decision maker can use for their company. If there is a presence of unethical behavior like lying, deception, coercion, not fully being educated or aware of the study details, it can result in the damaging consequences for not only the participants, but it can also affect the shareholders of the company, the customers buying the product, and even the employees of the store that sells the product. This paper will go into detail of the many obligations each participant has to themselves as well as others. We cannot allow some people to be left at the back of the human rights bus… We must ensure the rights of individual groups or people –be they indigenous peoples, or peoples of Asian or African or American descent, or Jews or Muslims– are not sacrificed on an altar of progress for some while there are setbacks to others. -Matthew Coon Come, National Chief of The Assembly Of First Nations (Catalyst Centre, 2013). Research can open doors and allow for interests to be pursued, solve a problem that a company has, or it can help enhance a plan that is already in place. Applied research specifically emphasizes practical problem-solving. When a researcher begins to explore a topic, he strives for his work to be good which consists “of experimental studies that yield prescriptions for action” (Hostetler, 2005). Business...
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...Almaty 2015 Executive summary In our project, we are going to analyze the Danone Company’s structure. Firstly, we will briefly describe the current situation of the company. Then, will show the corporate governance, namely top managers and boards of directors. This paper consists on analyzing the business structure of Danone, one of the largest yogurt and other dairy products in the world. In the first part of this paper, we study which is the main activity of the company, we identify external and internal environment, main competitors and industry analysis. We also pay attention to the main stakeholders of the company, suppliers and customers. Current situation Danone Company is a global company, which represented in 120 countries all over the world. Also it takes stable position in the market. The Danone plant watches the most noteworthy natural principles: its creation offices utilize the most recent environmentally propelled advances for capacity and transforming of the crude materials; the plant has its own particular cleaning offices, an autonomous heater house, a blaze quenching framework, refrigeration supplies and significantly more. By the end of 2014, the Danone plant has been producing 58 varieties of dairy products of Activia, Rastishka, Danone, Prostokvashino, and Bio Balance brands. Danone's objective is to lessen its carbon foot shaped impression by 30% from 2010 to 2014, as far as power, over the whole esteem chain for which the gathering holds direct...
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...Soft Systems Methodology A report by Dale Couprie Alan Goodbrand Bin Li David Zhu Department of Computer Science University of Calgary Table of Contents. Abstract. Introduction Map Stage 1. Problem situation unstructured. Stage 2. Problem Situation expressed. Rich Pictures Illustration of Stage 1 and Stage 2 as a whole in SSM Pitfalls that must be avoided. Stage 3: Naming of Relevant Systems Root Definitions CATWOE Stage 4: Conceptual Models Systems Thinking Formal Systems Model Monitoring a System Stage 5: Comparing Conceptual Models with Reality Using Conceptual Models as a Base for Ordered Questioning Comparing History with Model Prediction General Overall Comparison Model Overlay Stages 6 and 7. Implementing Feasible and Desirable Changes Case Study - Rethinking a Service Function in the Shell Group Stages 1 and 2 Stage 3: Naming of Relevant Systems Stage 4: Conceptual Models Stage 5: Comparing Conceptual Models with Reality Stages 6 and 7. Implementing Feasible and Desirable Changes Observations and Conclusions Exercise References Figures. Figure 1. Figure 2. Figure 3. Figure 4. Figure 5. Figure 6. Soft Systems Methodology map. Transformation process for producing Rich Picture. The routing of Systems Thinking. Shell's MF Rich Picture. Shell's MF world view of training. Shell's MF training conceptual model. Tables. Table 1. One to one transformations involving different world views. Table 2. Shell's Comparison with reality. Abstract This document deals with...
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...Development Activities Supporting AQ or PQ Status | | Name | Highest Earned Degree & Year | Date of First Appointment to the School | Percent of Time Dedicated to the School's Mission | Acad Qual | Prof Qual | Other | Intell. Contrib. | Prof. Exper. | Consult. | Prof. Develop. | Other Prof. Activities | NormalProfessionalResponsibilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Som Bhattacharya | Ph D, 1994 | | 100.0 | YES | | | 12 (5) | Service: 0Work: 0 | 0 | 0 | Editor/Review: 6Other:13 | UG, GR, RES, SER and ADM | Intellectual Contributions (12) Hopwood, W., Bhattacharya, S., Premuroso, R. (2011). Tasteless Tea Company: A Comprehensive Revenue Transaction Cycle Case Study. Issues in Accounting Education, 26(1), 163-179. Cao, J., Nicolaou, A., Bhattacharya, S. (2010). A Longitudinal Study of market and Firm Level Factors Influencing ERP Systems’ Adoption and Post-Implementation System Enhancement Options. 7th Annual International Conference on Enterprise Systems, Accounting, and Logistics. Rhodos: ICESAL. Behara, R., Bhattacharya, S. (2008). DNA of a successful BPO. Journal of Service Science, 1(1), 111-118. Premuroso, R., Bhattacharya, S. (2008). Do Early Members of XBRL International Signal Superior Corporate Governance and Future Operating Performance? International Journal of Accounting Information Systems, 9(1), 1-20. Nicolaou, A., Bhattacharya, S. (2008). Post-Implementation Quality and Performance Outcomes of Enterprise Resource Planning System Use...
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...1 SPRING, 2014-2015 SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Class Id 00001 00002 00003 00004 00005 00006 Course Name ADVANCED COMPUTER NETWORKS LABORATORY ADVANCED COMPUTER NETWORKS LABORATORY ADVANCED COMPUTER NETWORKS LABORATORY ADVANCED COMPUTER NETWORKS LABORATORY ADVANCED TOPICS IN PROGRAMMING III LABORATORY ALGORITHM LABORATORY 00007 00008 00009 00010 00011 00012 00013 00014 00015 00016 00017 00018 ALGORITHM LABORATORY ALGORITHM LABORATORY ALGORITHM LABORATORY ALGORITHM LABORATORY ALGORITHM LABORATORY ALGORITHM LABORATORY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERT SYSTEM LABORATORY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERT SYSTEM LABORATORY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERT SYSTEM LABORATORY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERT SYSTEM LABORATORY COMPUTER GRAPHICS LABORATORY COMPUTER GRAPHICS LABORATORY 00019 00020 00021 COMPUTER GRAPHICS LABORATORY COMPUTER GRAPHICS LABORATORY COMPILER DESIGN A D C B A D C B A G F E D C B A A B C D Sec A Time 12:0-2:0 11:0-2:0 10:0-12:0 11:0-2:0 4:0-6:0 2:0-5:0 4:0-6:0 5:0-8:0 4:0-6:0 5:0-8:0 08:0-10:0 08:0-11:0 10:0-12:0 08:0-11:0 12:0-2:0 11:0-2:0 2:0-4:0 2:0-5:0 08:0-10:0 08:0-11:0 4:0-6:0 08:0-11:0 4:0-6:0 5:0-8:0 2:0-4:0 2:0-5:0 4:0-6:0 11:0-2:0 12:0-2:0 11:0-2:0 4:0-6:0 5:0-8:0 08:0-10:0 08:0-11:0 10:0-12:0 08:0-11:0 12:0-2:0 11:0-2:0 2:0-4:0 2:0-5:0 12:30-2:0 Day T S W M S T T S M W S T M W T S W M M W W TH S T T S T TH W M M W W M T S W M T S ST RM 441 CL8 441 CL8 441 CL8 422 CL7 424 CL5 441 CL3 441 CL2 431 CL3 431 CL3 434 CL6 434 CL6 424 CL3 441 CL4...
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...2013 Internal Marketing & Internal Customer Satisfaction Professor: Dr. Ma’moun Akroush Marketing Research Project 19/05/2013 Team Members: Dafi Jaradat Essam Quza Hazem Haddadin Rebecca Odeh Thuraya Talib Contents Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 3 Problem Definition and Research Questions ............................................................................... 5 Problem Definition ............................................................................................................... 5 Research Questions.............................................................................................................. 5 Research Objectives ............................................................................................................. 5 Literature Review .................................................................................................................... 6 Internal Marketing ............................................................................................................... 6 Employee Satisfaction .......................................................................................................... 9 Employee Retention and Organizational Commitment ................................
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...Accreditation is the principal means of quality assurance in higher education. The major emphasis of accreditation process is to measure the outcomes of the program that is being accredited. In line with this Faculty of Technology of University of Mumbai has taken a lead in incorporating philosophy of outcome based education in the process of curriculum development. Faculty of Technology, University of Mumbai, in one of its meeting unanimously resolved that, each Board of Studies shall prepare some Program Educational Objectives (PEO‟s) and give freedom to affiliated Institutes to add few (PEO‟s) and course objectives and course outcomes to be clearly defined for each course, so that all faculty members in affiliated institutes understand the depth and approach of course to be taught, which will enhance learner‟s learning process. It was also resolved that, maximum senior faculty from colleges and experts from industry to be involved while revising the curriculum. I am happy to state that, each Board of studies has adhered to the resolutions passed by Faculty of Technology, and developed curriculum accordingly. In addition to outcome based education, semester based credit and grading system is also introduced to ensure quality of engineering education. Semester based Credit and Grading system enables a much-required shift in focus from teacher-centric to learner-centric...
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...Determinants of Critical Success Factors of Quality Management in Higher Education Institutions in Morocco Using DELPHI method by: Youssef Loutfi Supervised by: Dr. Abderrahman Hassi Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Business Administration Al Akhawayn University In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Master of Business Administration Al Akhawayn University Summer 2014 iii Dedication In conducting this process, I would like mention people to whom this work is dedicated. To my parents, Habiba Hamdi and Abdessamd Loutfi, who instilled in me very young the thirst for knowledge and determination. Your values, your humility and generosity have always guided me and represent what I most admire in a human being. Here I take a special place to celebrate the sacrifices you have made to educate us and to enable us to follow our dreams. Thank you dear parents for this unique feeling of success and excellence, thank you to support me when I doubted especially you believed in this dream despite all the sacrifices it required. Thank you to believe in this project, our project. To my sister and brother, Ijlal and Ahmad Amine. Thank you for your patience and your great sense of humor. To Sofia, my treasure. My apologies for any breach of my duties. You have come to accept my frequent absences and my moods. Thank you Sofia. To Mr. Hassi Abderahman, you felt my ambition, you have believed in me and you opened the doors of knowledge. To...
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...OPTIMIZATION OF THE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES WITHIN A TRUSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES by ROSMARDY FLORES NARANJO ABSTRACT In spite of remarkable improvements in recent decades, the construction industry and areas related continue to be one of the industries with the poorest safety records. Low statistics in environmental improvements can be also noticed. Organizations that have implemented improvements have integrated big efforts of owners, contractors, subcontractors, and designers. The truss industry is not an exception to this problematic. This industry, which is related directly to the home building industry and has boomed in recent decades, seems to have a lack of controls and regulations. Many of these problems may be linked, for example, to the lack of interest from management to improve and regulate such important areas as occupational safety and environmental hygiene. While past studies on occupational safety, environmental control, and quality control have been conducted in different areas of the construction industry, the truss industry and the owner’s impact on construction safety have not been previously investigated. This paper presents the results of a study within a truss manufacturing company, which was evaluated and studied in the areas of occupational safety, environmental control, and quality control. Data were obtained by conducting...
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