...TOEFL Writing Topics Topics in the following list may appear in your actual test. You should become familiar with this list before you take the computer-based TOEFL test. Remember that when you take the test you will not have a choice of topics. You must write only on the topic that is assigned to you. People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position. If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. How do movies or television influence people’s behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Use specific reasons...
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...Study on the Impact of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and New Media on Language Learning EACEA 2007/09 ANNEXE II QUANTITATIVE SURVEY Commissioned by: Carried out by: © European Commission STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) AND NEW MEDIA ON LANGUAGE LEARNING ANNEXE II: QUANTITATIVE SURVEY 2 STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) AND NEW MEDIA ON LANGUAGE LEARNING This is an Annexe to the Final Report of the study regarding the impact of information and communications technology (ICT) and new media on language learning which was commissioned by the Education and Culture Executive Agency (call for tenders EACEA 2007/09) and carried out by Ellinogermaniki Agogi through an international team of experts. Edited and compiled by In conjunction with Reviewers of literature: Field studies: Anne Stevens, The Open University UK Lesley Shield, e-learning consultant Lesley Shield, e-learning consultant (review in the area of CALL) Katerina Zourou, University of Luxembourg (review in other areas) Cyprus Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Spain UK International interviews Data analysis: External advisor: Project Manager: Commissioned by: Pavlos Koulouris, Ellinogermaniki Agogi Peppi Taalas, University of Jyväskylä Ilona Laakkonen, University of Jyväskylä Katerina Zourou, University of Luxembourg Daniela Stai, Ellinogermaniki Agogi Dagmar Schäffer, Ellinogermaniki Agogi Pavlos...
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...Shepherd, and Dr Corinna di Gennaro. All have helped shape the evolution of this research. We are grateful for the support of OxIS 2007 by the Higher Education Funding Council of England (HEFCE) and sponsorship of the OxIS 2007 Survey by The British Library, Cisco, Ofcom, and Talisma. Our colleagues from these sponsoring organisations have made valuable comments, helping to ensure that OxIS continues to address enduring as well as emerging issues of policy and practice. Please cite the source of text and data excerpts as: Dutton, W. and Helsper, E.J. (2007) The Internet in Britain: 2007. Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford (Oxford, UK). © The University of Oxford for the Oxford Internet Printed copies can be ordered from the enquiries assistant at: enquiries@oii.ox.ac.uk. Copies cost £5 each (to cover the cost of postage and handling). All orders should be sent along with full payment in UK Pounds Sterling to: Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, 1 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3JS, United Kingdom. Please do not send cash. Cheques should be drawn on a UK bank in Pounds Sterling and made payable to the ‘University of Oxford’. For bank transfer details, please contact finance@oii.ox.ac.uk The full report is available at the OxIS website: http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/microsites/oxis/publications.cfm Contact OxIS Survey Research Fellow Oxford Internet Institute University of Oxford 1 St Giles Oxford OX1 3JS United Kingdom Telephone: +44...
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...hiring qualified employees should be the primary focus for a company and organization. If a manager does not have a good interviewing skill or perhaps chosen the wrong selection method, he may ended up with hiring someone who might not able to fit the job position and therefore, the job could never be done nicely and perfectly. Thus, choosing a right method of recruitment and selection process has been known as an art as well as science within a business cultural. However, the hardest part of conducting an interview is for the manager to makes the applicant able to open up and willing to gives them the real answer of the question. What is employee selection? Employee selection can be explained by; it is a process of putting and selecting the right person on a right job position. In order to get a right person, selection process has to be done nicely so that it would match with the organization’s requirement as well as with the skills and qualification of the applicant. However, an effective selection process could be done or complete if only there is effective of matching. The organization has to look into the qualification of the applicant in order to select the best candidates. By putting the right person in a right job, it would definitely benefit the company by providing best quality performance and also lead advantages such as saving time and cost, will face less of absenteeism as well as lower down the rate of employee turnover. Table of Contents ...
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...SUBMITTED BY: N. Sneha Priya Roll No. 2T333 SUPERVISED BY: Dr. A. Bhavani Professor - Social Sciences SIVA SIVANI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SECUNDERABAD-500100 2013-2015 COLLEGE CERTIFICATE COMPANY CERTIFICATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to everyone for their valuable assistance and support during my Industry Internship Program (IIP) at Client Curve Info systems Pvt Ltd Hyderabad. I would like to heartily thank my company guide, Mr. Prem Singh Tara, CEO at Client Curve Info systems Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad for giving me an opportunity to work at Client Curve Info systems Pvt Ltd and for his valuable guidance during the course of my internship. His inputs and suggestions have played a very crucial role at every stage in the development of the project and my knowledge as a whole. I would also like to thank Ms. G. Avanthi, HR Manager and for helping me throughout and guiding me and Mr. Karan, COO and my corporate guide, for believing in me and giving me an opportunity to work on a live project and for teaching me and coaching me with each and every small detail required to successfully complete my project, their guidance at the grass root level and helping me overcome every little problem I faced. I would also like to acknowledge Dr. A. Bhavani, Professor-Social Sciences, Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Hyderabad, my faculty guide, for all her suggestions, support and her valuable contributions for helping...
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...AN ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN BROADCAST: A CASE STUDY OF UGANDA BROADCASTING CORPORATION (UBC TELEVISION) BY NNABBAMBA NOAH JMD/A/031/SEP/2013 A RESEARCH REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF A DIPLOMA IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION OF YMCA COMPREHENSIVE INSTITUTE KAMPALA APRIL 2015 DECLARATION I NNABBAMBA NOAH declare that this research report entitled “An Analysis of the Factors that Contribute towards Effective Communication in Broadcast” is my original work and to the best of my knowledge and understanding, it has never been submitted to any University or any other Institution of Higher Learning for the award of a Degree of a Diploma. All sources i have consulted are duly acknowledged. Signature;……………………………………….. Date;…………………………….. (Nnabbamba Noah) Page i of 53 APPROVAL This is to certify that this research report entitled, “An Analysis of the Factors that Contribute towards Effective Communication in Broadcast” has been done under my supervision and is now ready for submission. Signature;………………………………………Date;……………………............ Ms. (Mary Clare Nyirenda Katusabe) Page ii of 53 DEDICATION This research report is dedicated to my father Mr. John Baptist Nnabbamba, my mother Mrs. Kuteesa Joyce Faith Nnabbamba but not forgetting my dear sisters and brothers for their moral and financial support. It is also extended to my dearest...
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...Every Juan is a Hero: The Role of Bayan Mo i-Patrol Mo in Empowering People in Information Dissemination Aiza Saguit, Camille N. De Luna, Kyle Amos Licong, Sean Marciano, and Mr. Ivan L. Inductivo Lyceum of the Philippine University Cavite Abstract. This study aimed to determine the level of awareness of the respondents to citizen journalism projects such as Bayan Mo i-Patrol Mo(BMPM). Also, it seeks to identify the perception of the respondents to BMPM as an information disseminator. The study also intends to find out the level of agreement of the respondents on the role of BMPM in empowering people in information dissemination. Each objective was tested by conducting series of procedures including surveys. The self-made survey – questionnaire method was used to acquire primary data from the respondents. On the other hand, books, journals, articles and internet sources served as reference for secondary information for the related literatures. The furnished questions were then given to each respondent and were eventually collected for recording purposes. Data was then analyzed by using the measure of central tendency, Mean. According to the results of the survey activity, it was found that majority of the students are well aware of the existence of citizen journalism in the Philippines. Most of the respondents recognize Bayan Mo i-Patrol Mo as an informative program and also agrees that it empowers the people in disseminating information. Based on the findings from the survey...
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...thank all the participants for sparing the time to take part in the questionnaire. Finally, I would like to express my love and appreciation to my parents, Juxiu Zheng and Yangfang Wang, and also my fiancée Wei Jiang for their supports in the past few years. -2- ABSTRACT The main goal of the paper is to obtain quantitative evidence describing the actuality of internet shopping in the case of the UK and China in order to explain the development of internet shopping and its impact on consumer behaviour. The paper builds on the relevant literature and at the same time examines consumer behaviour by questionnaires. Furthermore, the future development of internet shopping will be measured, and a deep comparison of consumer behaviour between these two countries is also analysed. To reach those objectives a co-integration analysis and quantitative research methods are used to identify all aspect of the internet shopping and impact on consumer behaviour. The data results obtained revealed in the paper support the research questions that including recent trends and various issues of in internet shopping, and principal factors for consumer behaviour. The paper, therefore, provides information for analysing these research questions to conclude the status of internet shopping and its impact of consumer behaviour among UK and China consumers. More specifically, the empirical results suggest how the Ecommerce company make...
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...market, but also very intensive in business to business market. Business-to-business brand building involves various aspects, for example, attributes of products and services, brand image, brand position, and B2B brand management, Wahaha Co., Ltd as a case company need to build brand image and find a solution on how to be a stronger brand in order to attract more potential customer. The theoretical context of this thesis lies in marketing management. The theoretical emphasis and framework is however in brand management: brand concepts, brand building and brand image. As the study is made in B2B environment the difference between B2B and consumer markets will be specified. The quantitative research method is used in the research for study; the data for empirical study was gathered through email. The questioner is based on the theoretical framework, related to product's attributes, brand image and communication and characteristics of brand, and relationship. The purpose of thesis is to finding a more effective method and strategy to be stronger brand, creating more ideas for company...
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...Research Proposal: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS ON THE IMPLICATIONS AND EFFECTS OF CORRUPTION IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN ECONOMY AND HOW IT CAN BE MANAGED About the writer: Tyson Thamsanqa Sibanda Rosebank College South Africa: Bachelor of Business Administration 3 (2015) Contact details; Tyson.msimanga@gmail.com 0027786500000 / 0027815993434 BACKGROUND AND ORIGIN Corruption in South Africa has been so widespread that, unless it is decisively tackled in this presidential term, there is a real danger that it will become embedded as a ‘normal’ aspect of life in our country. Once it becomes part of the ‘culture’ of our society, it will be almost unmanageable to uproot. Corruption is generally defined as the abuse of public office for private gain. It usually comes in two forms. Firstly, the alleged ‘big-time’ corruption which take place when public officials bend the rules to channel patronage to relatives, friends and associates, or accept bribes; as well when private agents bribe public officials to give them exclusive advantages or privileges. Secondly, there is the quiet corruption, which occurs when public servants purposefully neglect their duties to provide public services or goods. Quiet corruption may not involve an exchange of money, but involves providers of public services such as teachers, nurses or other government officials, twisting the rules for their own private welfares. This includes, for example, public servants, such as a minister or nurses not turning up for work when...
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...2015 U.K. Consumer Mobile Payment Study “Do you think someday we can open a bank account or ask for a loan without physically having to come to the bank?” — Bill Gates TSYS® is excited to publish its first research report exploring mobile payments (m-payments) in the U.K. The report includes information regarding U.K. consumer payment preferences and other insights. The aim of this report is to provide valuable information to help our clients and other stakeholders in navigating the current market trends for m-payments and related topics like mobile banking, communication and retailer apps. In line with our belief in keeping payments people-centred, this primary research is based on the end-user of the technologies explored. The goal of this research is two-fold: 1) to investigate consumers’ current behaviour; and 2) to understand how their attitudes and concerns could help predict future behaviour. With the increase of choices among consumers, mobile payments is approaching a critical mass, if not maturity. In 2013, worldwide mobile payments reached $154 billion, and it has been predicted that this figure will reach $721 billion by 20171. In the U.K., mobile payments are expected to reach £53.6 billion in the next ten years, and 75 percent of the U.K. population is expected to have a smartphone by 20192. According to The Financial Times3, U.K. consumers are increasingly using mobile phones and tablets to make purchases — with mobile spending reaching £9.7 billion...
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...an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States government. Neither the United States government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States...
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...tell us about your job and how the organization assists you | Strongly Disagree | Somewhat Disagree | Neither Agree nor Disagree | Somewhat Agree | Strongly Agree | I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things. | | | | | | New work ways gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment. | | | | | | I have the tools and resources to do my job well. | | | | | | On my job, I have clearly defined quality goals. | | | | | | The Company does an excellent job of keeping employees informed about matters affecting us. | | | | | | When a customer is dissatisfied, I can usually correct the problem to their satisfaction. | | | | | | I understand why it is so important for (Company name) to value diversity (to recognize and respect the value of differences in race, gender, age, etc.) | | | | | | My job makes good use of my skills and abilities. | | | | | | My supervisor’s manager visibly demonstrates a commitment to quality. | | | | | | Senior managers visibly demonstrate a commitment to quality. | | | | | | How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what is going on in your division...
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...Importance of Public Speaking Even if you don't need to make regular presentations in front of a group, there are plenty of situations where good public speaking skills can help you advance your career and create opportunities. For example, you might have to talk about your organization at a conference, make a speech after accepting an award, or teach a class to new recruits. Public speaking also includes online presentations or talks; for instance, when training a virtual team, or when speaking to a group of customers in an online meeting. Good public speaking skills are important in other areas of your life, as well. You might be asked to make a speech at a friend's wedding, give a eulogy for a loved one, or inspire a group of volunteers at a charity event. In short, being a good public speaker can enhance your reputation, boost your self-confidence , and open up countless opportunities. However, while good public speaking skills can open doors, poor speaking skills can close them. For example, your boss might decide against promoting you after sitting through a poorly-delivered presentation. You might lose a valuable new contract by failing to connect with a prospect during a sales pitch. Or you could make a poor impression with your new team, because you trip over your words and don't look people in the eye. Make sure that you learn how to speak well! Plan Appropriately First, make sure that you plan your communication appropriately. Use tools like the Rhetorical...
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...Case: Lasaco Assurance PLC Supervisor: Miia Koski Year: 2012 Pages: 84 Number of appendices: 8 The main objective of this thesis is to determine the effect of time management on high organizational performance using LASACO ASSURANCE Plc. as a case company. In this thesis, the employees working with the company were sent questionnaires. Their responses were critically analyzed and thus related to the theories. A quantitative approach was used as the methodology. According to the theory, time management is a method for managers to increase work performance effectiveness. Time management is probably not as easy as what it is imagined and expected to be; the term time management means different things to different people. The study brought out the differences between effective time management and time management. It was discovered that the organization has already implemented time management, but it was not effective enough. The test of a hypothesis was conducted using simple regression with the aid of the SPSS software, thus establishing the fact that effective time management is an important tool for high organizational performance. In conclusion, effective time management is a great tool for obtaining high performance; thus helping organizations to control their financial future and improve productivity. Keywords: High performance, Time...
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