...Dream, Karen Sternheimer The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Junot Diaz Shoplifting from American Apparel, Tao Lin It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop: The Rise of the Post-Hip-Hop Generation, M.K. Asante Films: The Social Network (Fincher 2010); Mean Girls (Waters 2004); Bomb It (Reiss 2007); Objectified (Hustwit 2009), The Bling Ring (Coppola 2013) Course Description: In this course we will engage in an interdisciplinary analysis of oral, written, visual, and material representations of American life and culture and the historical and social contexts in which they are produced and consumed. Our analyses will necessitate a survey the interplay of the popular arts and American society, using American studies interdisciplinary methodologies. The framework of the course is the development of critical thinking and writing skills. All students are encouraged to avail themselves of the free services at the University’s Writing Center, http://www.umbc.edu/lrc/writing_center.htm List of assignments and percentage of grade Formal Assignment #1/Critical Analysis 20% Formal Assignment #2/Creative Production 30% Response Papers (4) 20% Participation 15% In-class Quizzes (3) 15% General Policies Grading Assignments will be due in class on the due date; after class the assignment becomes one day late. Grades for assignments one day late will be dropped one full grade; assignments two days late will be dropped two full grades. Note that weekend days count...
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...Chapter 3 Integrating HR Strategy with Business Strategy Human Resource Management, 5E 1 Learning Objectives • Understanding the Nature of Strategic HRM • Describe the Strategic Management Process • Integrate HR Functions with Strategic Management Process Human Resource Management, 5E 2 Traditional HRM vs. Strategic HRM Traditional HRM Strategic HRM Responsibility for HRM Staff specialists Line managers Focus Employee relations Partnership with internal and external customers Role of HR Transactional, change follower and respondent Transformational, change leader and initiator Initiatives Slow, reactive, fragmented Fast, proactive, integrated Time horizon Short term Short, medium, long Control Bureaucratic roles, policies, procedures Organic-flexible, whatever is necessary to succeed Job design Tight division of labour, independence, specialisation Broad, flexible, crosstraining teams Key investments Capital, products People, knowledge Accountability Cost centre Investment centre Human Resource Management, 5E 3 Strategic HR Model Institutional/ Political forces Firm strategy Resource dependence institutional Resource-based view of the firm HRM Practices Cybernetic Agency/ Transaction Costs HR Capital Pool (skills, abilities) HR Behaviours Behavioural Approach Firm-level Outcomes (performance, satisfaction, absenteeism...
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...CHAPTER 6 Reporting and Analyzing Inventory Study Objectives. • Describe the steps in determining inventory quantities. • Explain the basis of accounting for inventories and apply the inventory cost flow methods under a periodic inventory system. • Explain the financial statement and tax effects of each of the inventory cost flow assumptions. • Explain the lower of cost or market basis of accounting for inventories. • Compute and interpret the inventory turnover ratio. • Describe the LIFO reserve and explain its importance for comparing results of different companies. Study Objective 1 - Describe the Steps in Determining Inventory Quantities 1. Merchandising Inventory (items held for sale to customers): a. In a merchandising company, inventory consists of many different items. These items have two common characteristics: i. They are owned by the company, and ii. they are in a form ready for sale to customers. iii. Only one inventory classification, merchandise inventory, is needed to describe the many different items that make up the total inventory. 2. Manufacturing Inventories: a. In a manufacturing company, some inventory may not yet be ready for sale. Inventory is usually classified into three categories: i. finished goods inventory—items that are completed and ready for sale, ii. work in process—that portion of manufactured inventory that has been placed into the production process but is not yet complete, and iii...
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...to add some relevant sub-topics to be included in the report. In fact, your instructor believes that an exemplary group will have gone through various literatures by the time it needs to distinguish the relevant sub-topics from the irrelevant ones, and will be better informed of the essential sub-topics to be addressed. Hence, the evaluation includes, among other things, assessment of the extent to which issues presented in the report neatly fit with the major topic. Moreover, the group shall identify a real organization and report about the practice of the organization with respect to the research topic given in the proposal topic’’ The structure of a research proposal’’ as hereunder sub-topic 2. RESEARCH PROPOSAL 1. Introduction Research proposals are important in research. They serve many different functions. The most important function is to make explicit a reasoned argument about the need for the proposed study on practical and theoretical grounds and how it will be carried out. Other functions include: ▪ To convince other people, like other researchers, research funding agencies, educational institutions, and supervisors that your research is worth spending scarce resources on. ▪ To demonstrate expertise in a particular area of study. You want to convince people that you have enough understanding of the research topic to be able to do the research properly. ▪ To demonstrate competency in a particular area of study. You do this...
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...Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS This chapter introduces the fundamental elements of qualitative research methods, beginning with a definition of qualitative of research, followed by discussion on the evolution of qualitative research methods and how it is different from quantitative research methods. Also discussed is the importance of ethical considerations when doing qualitative research. Just like all research, qualitative research is a type of research that seeks answers to a question; is systematically conducted and involves the collection of evidence. However, the uniqueness of qualitative research is that you may produce findings that were not determined in advance and also the findings may be applicable beyond the immediate boundaries of the study. It is especially effective if you want to obtain culturally specific information about the subjects involved; i.e. the values, behaviours, and opinions of a particular population. However, the term qualitative research is a general definition that includes many different methods used in understanding and explaining social phenomena. The following are some definitions by prominent scholars in the field: • According to Denzin and Lincoln (1994), qualitative research focuses on interpretation of phenomena in their natural settings to make sense in terms of the meanings people bring to these settings. Qualitative research...
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...Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS This chapter introduces the fundamental elements of qualitative research methods, beginning with a definition of qualitative of research, followed by discussion on the evolution of qualitative research methods and how it is different from quantitative research methods. Also discussed is the importance of ethical considerations when doing qualitative research. Just like all research, qualitative research is a type of research that seeks answers to a question; is systematically conducted and involves the collection of evidence. However, the uniqueness of qualitative research is that you may produce findings that were not determined in advance and also the findings may be applicable beyond the immediate boundaries of the study. It is especially effective if you want to obtain culturally specific information about the subjects involved; i.e. the values, behaviours, and opinions of a particular population. However, the term qualitative research is a general definition that includes many different methods used in understanding and explaining social phenomena. The following are some definitions by prominent scholars in the field: • According to Denzin and Lincoln (1994), qualitative research focuses on interpretation of phenomena in their natural settings to make sense in terms of the meanings people bring to these settings. Qualitative research...
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...Bible Among the Myths Malcom College English 093 Ms. Smith 01/23/2012 Introduction The book is an analysis of the Biblical view of the world and compares it other works in the Ancient Near East of that time with the development of the Bible. This is done by an in-depth analysis of the underlying beliefs inherent in mythology and the Biblical text. Of primary significance is the author's portrayal of the Biblical insistence on monotheism and divine transcendence compared to the polytheistic underpinnings of mythology. The author compares the ethically based Biblical view of the divine/human relationship with the ritualistic and magical view of that relationship found in mythology. With these and other comparisons (and with due consideration given to the various similarities between Israel and her neighbors), the author gives an excellent overview of the subject matter of the thought. In The Bible Among the Myths,Oswalt takes the conversation further by illuminating the fact that Israel's faith couldn’t have simply evolved out of nowhere. Oswalt shows that the surrounding Ancient Near East cultures had a worldview known as Continuity. This view maintained that all things that exist are a part of each other (such as the gods, nature, and humanity), the existence of polytheism, that the gods could be manipulated through nature and natural artifacts(which was the point of idol worship), the significance of magic, the obsession with fertility which led to sexual...
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...CHAPTER 4 Research Methodology and Design 4.1 Introduction All research is based on some underlying philosophical assumptions about what constitutes 'valid' research and which research method(s) is/are appropriate for the development of knowledge in a given study. In order to conduct and evaluate any research, it is therefore important to know what these assumptions are. This chapter discusses the philosophical assumptions and also the design strategies underpinning this research study. Common philosophical assumptions were reviewed and presented; the interpretive paradigm was identified for the framework of the study. In addition, the chapter discusses the research methodologies, and design used in the study including strategies, instruments, and data collection and analysis methods, while explaining the stages and processes involved in the study. The research design for this study is a descriptive and interpretive case study that is analysed through qualitative methods. Questionnaires were used to evaluate participants’ WebCT skills (before the course starts) and to determine their levels of satisfaction in the course (at the end of the case study). A descriptive statistical method was used to analyze the student satisfaction survey. Participant observation, face-to-face interviews, focus-group interviews, questionnaires, and member checking were used as data collection methods. Furthermore, the justification for each of the data collection methods used in the study...
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...Property consultancy and valuation surveying: 24% • Building surveying: 38% It proves that quantity surveyor dominates the chart in the quantity surveyor profession. But, men still beat them in number. According to Sr Wan Maimun Wan Abdullah, President of the Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (ISM), the reason men make up the majority is due to misconceptions by the general public about the surveying profession. Surveyors are often associated with the construction sector – burly men in yellow helmets, filthy and uncomfortable working conditions, heavy equipment and hard, physical work. 3.0 AIM OF RESEARCH The aim of the research is to investigate the factors women does not last long as a quantity surveyor. 4.0 RESEARCH QUESTIONS 1. What is the scope of work of quantity surveyor in construction industry? 2. What is the risk faced by woman that work in the construction industry. 3....
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...Numeracy Advancing Education in Quantitative Literacy Volume 7 | Issue 1 Article 8 1-2-2014 Review of Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know about the Numbers by Karen Berman and Joe Knight, with John Case. H. L. Vacher University of South Florida, vacher@usf.edu Recommended Citation Vacher, H. L. (2014) "Review of Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know about the Numbers by Karen Berman and Joe Knight, with John Case.," Numeracy: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 8. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5038/1936-4660.7.1.8 Available at: http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/numeracy/vol7/iss1/art8 Authors retain copyright of their material under a Creative Commons Non-Commercial Attribution 4.0 License. Review of Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know about the Numbers by Karen Berman and Joe Knight, with John Case. Abstract Berman, Karen and Knight, Joe, with John Case. Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know about the Numbers, (Boston MA: Harvard Business Press, 2008). 285 pp. ISBN 978-1-4221-1915-0. From “The art of finance (and why it matters)” (Part One) through “Creating a financially intelligent company” (Part Eight), Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs is an engaging explanation and appreciation of financial statements and financial ratios. Short, easily digested chapters; just-in-time boxes to introduce terminology; easy, direct, in-text calculations...
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...Professor Sergio Almeida PSYCH101 Exam 3 Questions - Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Chapter 7 Question 1: A plumber comes to your house to fix a sewage leak in your pipes. He needs to check every pipe leading to the bathroom so that he can find the root cause of the leak. The problem-solving strategy that the plumber is using is an example of: A) Prototype formulation B) An algorithm C) Hill climbing D) Means-end analysis Correct Answer: B Explanation: In order for the plumber to fix the sewage leak in the pipes, he needs to find the location in which the leak is being sprung from. He uses an algorithm to find solve the problem. An algorithm guarantees a solution if It is appropriate for the problem and is properly carried out as it requires complex strategies. It uses a step by step method or problem solving which the plumber demonstrates by checking every pipe leading to the bathroom....
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...Lovely Professional University, Punjab Course Code MGT519 Course Category Course Title OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Courses with numerical and conceptual focus Course Planner 16031::Gurpreet Kaur Lectures 3.0 Tutorials Practicals Credits 1.0 0.0 4.0 TextBooks Sr No T-1 Title Operations Management Reference Books Sr No R-1 R-2 Other Reading Sr No OR-1 OR-2 OR-3 OR-4 OR-5 OR-6 OR-7 OR-8 OR-9 OR-10 OR-11 OR-12 Journals articles as Compulsary reading (specific articles, complete reference) The four things that a service Business must get right HBR Article , Bang & Olufsen Design Driven Innovation : HBR , Smart Product Design : HBR , Mishina, Kazuhiro. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc. HBS Case No. 9-693-019. Harvard Business School Publishing, Boston, 1995. , Hammond, Janice H. Barilla SpA (A). HBS Case No. 9-694-046. Harvard Business School Publishing, Boston, 1994. , Latour, Almar. Nokia Handles Supply Shock with Aplomb as Ericsson of Sweden Gets Burned. The Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones & Company, Inc., 2001. , National Cranberry Cooperative HBS #688122. From Case Map , John Crane UK Ltd Case : The CAD CAM Link . HBS #691021,24p , To Move or not to Move .Case of Cathay Pacific Airways . University of Hong Kong HBS #HKU003,22p , Note on Quality: The Views of Deming, Juran, and Crosby HBS .687011 , Process Control at Polaroid , HBS, #693047 , LL Bean Item Forecasting and Inventory Management HBS, #893003, 5p , Johson Control Automotive Systems , HBS,#69308623p , Title Operations...
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...Syllabus Course Syllabus | | Print This Page | | | Course Text | | Managing Organizational Change: A multiple perspectives approach 2nd Edition by Ian Palmer, Richard Dunford and Gib Akin © 2009, The McGraw-Hill Companies | First Time Using VitalSource?Step 1: View the VitalSource Video Step 2: Register with VitalSource Bookshelf Online 1. Select the "eBooks" tab at the top of the window. 2. Select the cover of your eBook. A new window will open. 3. Check the box next to "Accept license agreement" and click "Continue." Bookshelf Online will open. Step 3: Access the Desktop and Mobile Versions You must complete Step 2 prior to using the desktop or mobile versions. >> Complete Instructions | Already Registered? 3 Ways to Access Your eBooks Online 1. Select the "eBooks" tab at the top of the window. 2. Select your eBook. Bookshelf Online will open. | Desktop Download your eBooks and use them whether you're connected to the Internet or not. >> Learn More | | Mobile Download the app and get your eBooks on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. >> Learn More | | | To find out more about VitalSource Bookshelf, check out the VitalSource FAQ. | | | | Course Description | This course addresses concepts and techniques required to successfully implement change across an organization. Coursework focuses on identifying an organization’s vision as well as opportunities that can align the vision with the organization’s...
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...introduction to Business Research Methods Download free eBooks at bookboon.com 2 An introduction to Business Research Methods 2nd edition © 2015 Dr. Sue Greener & Dr. Joe Martelli & bookboon.com ISBN 978-87-403-0820-4 Download free eBooks at bookboon.com 3 An introduction to Business Research Methods Contents Contents 1 Research problems and questions and how they relate to debates in Research Methods. 10 Chapter Overview 10 1.2 Introduction 10 1.3 The nature of business research 11 1.4 What kind of business problems might need a research study? 14 1.5 What are the key issues in research methods we need to understand? 16 1.6 Questions for self review 23 1.7 References for this chapter 23 1.1 2 Putting the problem into context: identifying and critically reviewing relevant literature 25 2.1 Chapter Overview 25 2.2 How does literature relate to research? 25 2.3 what kinds of literature should we search for? 26 2.4 Effective literature searching 29 2.5 Critical analysis of literature 32 www.sylvania.com We do not reinvent the wheel we reinvent light. Fascinating lighting offers an infinite spectrum of possibilities: Innovative technologies and new markets provide both opportunities and challenges. An environment in which your expertise is in high demand. Enjoy the supportive working atmosphere ...
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...P T E R 12 Evaluate Your Argument on the Issue In this chapter you will learn how to identify and overcome errors in reasoning. This is a special step that applies only to issues because resolving issues involves finding the most reasonable belief. Two broad kinds of errors are examined—errors affecting the truth of your ideas and errors affecting the quality of your reasoning. A step-by-step approach to evaluate arguments is also included. ecause your main objective in addressing an issue is not to find the most effective action but to determine the most reasonable belief, your main task in refining an issue is to evaluate your argument to be sure that it is free of error. Two broad kinds of error must be considered. The first affects the truth of the argument’s premises or assertions. The second affects the argument’s validity— that is, the legitimacy of the reasoning by which the conclusion was reached. A sound argument is both true and valid. B ■ ERRORS AFFECTING TRUTH Errors affecting truth are found by testing the accuracy of the premises and the conclusion as individual statements. The first and most common error in this category is simple factual inaccuracy. If we have investigated the issue properly and have taken care to verify our evidence whenever possible, such errors should not be present. We will therefore limit our consideration to the more subtle and common errors: ISBN 1-256-46689-1 • • • • Either/or thinking Avoiding the issue Overgeneralizing...
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