...nations on earth? Draw a diagram of the demographic transition theory and explain why the demographic transition theory is useful in determining what is likely to happen to human population in the future. 2. What is survivorship? Draw and describe the three types of survivorship curves common in nature. Explain what k and r selection are and which of the three types of survivorship curves they correspond to. Which curve corresponds to increased quality of offspring? Which corresponds to increased quantity? 3. Species relationships: discuss competition, predation, mutualism, herbivory and parasitism. Give an example of each relationship and explain the benefit or harm that the organism is receiving. 4. Explain the competitive exclusion theory and give an example of what this theory suggests. What is the ultimate outcome of competitive exclusion? Explain how resource partitioning allows organisms to overcome competition. 5. Explain primary succession in plants. What plants are pioneer species? What plants dominate each stage of succession? What is the climax community? 6. Explain the 10% rule of trophic efficiency. Use a food chain as an example. If we start with 1,000 J of energy in producers, how much energy is available to primary consumers? How much would be available to secondary consumers? To tertiary consumers? Where does the “lost” energy go? 7. Define biodiversity and explain three major threats to biodiversity. Describe why the threats exist. ...
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...Discuss the red flags for a small business related to business failure and bankruptcy. The high failure rate of small business start-ups is a major concern for many entrepreneurs, reason why they should be sensible to red flags in the business and the environment that may be early warning signs of trouble. Before engaging in new ventures entrepreneurs have to make sure that they are choosing a profitable sector, have enough cash reserves, and anticipate the price, the competitors, and the changing behaviors of consumers. Also, it is important that the entrepreneurs pay close attention to following red flags because they can be signs of bankruptcies: Finances are becoming so lax that no one is able to explain how the money is being spent. Directors cannot document or explain major transactions. Large discount are given to customers to enhance payments because of poor cash flow. Contracts below standards amount are accepted to generate cash. Bank request subordination of its loans. Key personnel leave the company. Materials to meet orders are lacking. Payroll taxes are not being paid. Suppliers demand payments in cash or in advance. Complaints from customers regarding the quality of product, service, or price. When an entrepreneur sees any of these signs he should immediately seek the advice of a Certified Public accountant (CPA) or an attorney, because generally unrelated one problem often lead to another one. Many young entrepreneurs have unrealistic...
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...electrons. 1. Explain the 4 groups of macromolecules. What are each composed of? What are the monomers and polymers involved with each? How does your body use them? Carbohydrates are compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. Lipids are made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms. Nucleic acids contain hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus. Proteins contain nitrogen as well as carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. 2. 1. How would you determine whether something is living or nonliving? You can determine if something is living or nonliving by if something can reproduce asexually or sexually. Also if they can respond to stimuli or if the something has cells. You can also tell if they have grown or can develop. Plus if they have homeostasis or can simply just move. Chapter 3: The Biosphere 1. Compare and contrast photosynthetic producers with chemosynthetic producers. Chemosynthesis get energy from oxidation of inorganic substances. Photosynthesis gets energy from light. 2. Give an example of how the biotic factors in an ecosystem can affect the abiotic factors. Abiotic objects are pretty much resources to biotic factors. 3. Describe the roles of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle. Be sure to address nitrogen fixation and denitrification. Be sure to address nitrogen fixation and denitrification. Nitrogen fixing bacteria are found as nodules. 4. Explain how energy flows through an ecosystem. Include and explain terms such as food...
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...Module 6 Organizational leadership 3 marks 1) What do you mean by “charisma”? Ans: Charisma is a trait found in individuals whose personalities are characterized by powerful charm and magnetism (attractiveness) and superior capabilities of interpersonal communication and persuasion. According to Weber, charisma is a pure form of authority based on the gift of divine grace. The term charisma is applied to a certain quality of an individual personality by virtue of which he is considered extraordinary and treated as endowed with supernatural, superhuman, or at least specifically exceptional powers or qualities. 2) Who is a charismatic leadership? Ans: Charismatic leadership is a leadership based on the leader’s ability to communicate and behave in ways that reach followers on a basic, emotional way, to inspire and motivate. 3) Define the term “transactional leadership”. Ans: A transactional leader is one who guides and motivates his follows in the direction of establish goals by clarifying role and task requirements. It involves exchange relationship between leader and the followers. It is a perception for mediocrity and that transformational leadership leads to superior performance in organization facing demands for renewal and change. 4) Differentiate between transformational and transactional leadership...
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...TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction…….…………………………...……....…………….…3 2. Literature Review on Talent Management..……….…..…. 3 Talent Management……………………………………………………..…..….……3 Talent Acquisition……………………………..……………………………………...3 Talent Identification………………………………..……………………………..…4 Talent development……………………………..…………………..……..………..4 Talent Deployment……………………………………………………………...……5 3. The four stages of Talent Management……………………………………………………………6 4. The two dimensions of Talent Management.....................7 Retaining Talent…………………………………..……………..……………………..7 Harnessing the Unmanifest Tal………………………..………………....………8 5. Ways to attract and retain talent……………………..………..9 6. The causes of ineffective Talent Management…………….10 7. The case of Apivita……………………………………………..……..11 8. Conclusion……………………………………………………………….12 9. Reference List…………………………………………………………..13 1. Introduction The aim of this project is to address the concept of talent management. More and more companies tend to rely on talent management and invest human capital and technology in order to success in this process. There are many ways to achieve strategic TM that will be analyzed but also many causes from inefficient TM. Additionally, the case of APIVITA Company will be analyzed, concerning its TM practices. 2. Literature Review on Talent Management Defining talent management, Murthy, as cited by Majeed (2010), clarifies, “TM refers to managing the entire work life of employees till...
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...Explain at least 2 purposes of performance management and its relationship to business objectives. Performance management is a repetitive process, established by organisations to help them in accomplishing their objectives (goals, as listed in the organisation’s vision) by maximizing the performance of an individual, team or whole organisation and ensure that the objectives are achieved. 1. The Performance Management Process is a key component of organisation’s overall approach to the management of its people. As part of the performance management system, Performance Management Process aims to achieve the following: • To enable an individual employee to know exactly what is expected both in terms of outputs (the delivery of agreed objectives) and the relevant, appropriate behavioural style (role-related competency models), which will underpin the delivery of the agreed objectives. • To enable individual and team effort to be focused on the delivery of the departmental business plan. • To enable an individual to identify and meet personal development needs which will facilitate the delivery of agreed objectives. • To enable individual employees to feel motivated and valued for their contribution to the on-going success of organisation. • To enable individuals to identify and achieve realistic career goals over time. • To enable the organisation to reward individuals fairly based on an objective assessment of their contribution. • To enable the organisation to audit...
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...Marine Ecology, May 9 -16, 2008 Lecture 8 & 9: Biological interactions in the intertidal I. Overview: Effects of biological interactions on zonation/distribution of intertidal organisms. A. Joe Connell (1972) proposed that physical factors (especially tolerance to desiccation) were most important in setting UPPER limits of species distributions, while biological interactions were more important in setting LOWER limits. 1. More recent studies show that upper limits can also be modified by biological factors, but still many cases where upper limits are related to physical factors. B. A variety of interspecific interactions and other biological processes have been studied to determine how they influence intertidal zonation, as well as distribution within a zone (for different microhabitats). This lecture focuses on those interactions and processes. II. Competition for space A. Example: Vertical distribution of the barnacles Chthamalus and Balanus/Semibalanus. Classic work of Joe Connell (1961) 1. Key observations a) Patterns of larval settlement: overlap in higher zones (see diagram) b) Patterns of adult distribution: Chthamalus higher than Semibalanus; no overlap at sites where both are found c) If Semibalanus is removed/excluded, the lower limit of Chthamalus is extended into the upper-mid-intertidal, but no further. •...
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...Biology - Plants 13.1 - Plants as Valuable Bioresources - The Biosphere Depends on Plants * photosynthesis: a series of chemical reactions that converts energy from sunlight into chemical energy stored in molecules * cellulose: a large carbohydrate molecule - Plants as a Source of Food * agriculture: farming or forestry practices that produce food and goods - Food Security * food security: the state where all people, at all times, have access to enough safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and preferences and allow them to lead an active and healthy life * sustainable agriculture: an approach to agricultural production that integrates economics, the environment, and society in meeting the nutritional needs of the world - Plants as a Source of Fibres and Building Materials * textile: a fabric, flexible material, or related product made from natural or synthetic fibres, threads or yarns * timber: trees in their natural state or wood that has been prepared for use as a building material - Plants as a Source of Biochemicals * medicinal uses - Plants as a Source of Fuel biofuels a fuel that is produced from renewable biological sources - Plants and Erosion Control - Plants, Recreational and Ecotourism 13.2 - The Vascular Plant Body - Plant Classification : Vascular vs. Non Vascular - Vascular Plant Systems : Shoot System (above ground): the stems and leaves of a plant; stems: bear structural...
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...1) Explain James behavior in terms of the frustration model? According to the case, James is undergoing a difficult stage at work. Comparing James position with the frustration model, it seems he is at the fixation stage followed by the withdrawal of the model. At this stage, person feels apathetic or has considered himself retired at the job. They experience such situation because they are frustrated, not because they have no motivation. But they have been blocked by dead-end jobs, high degrees of job specialization, or supervisors who put up barriers. The fixation reaction of James may be used to explain irrational bureaucratic behavior. The rules become the ends in themselves, and the frustrated employee pathetically adapt to the barriers. Behavioral change of James would never let him achieve motivated goals on the job, hence he tries to seek fulfillment outside the job. These reactions of James may cost organization a great deal because of his frustrating and apathetic behavior. 2) Cite a specific example of role conflict in this case? People living in a society assume a succession of roles throughout their life. Typical sequences of roles in James case are a father, a husband and a regular clerk in a manufacturing company. According to the case, James found himself in a low-paying dead-end assembly line job with a large manufacturing company. He does not have any motivation or excitement to work for the company. In fact he find him unsuccessfully to accomplish...
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...LAND SUCCESSION IN KENYA: THEORY AND PRACTICE By Ronald Matende Omwoma (BA, MA, Dip, LA) A private Land Administration Expert Paper presented to Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) South Rift Seminar on Saturday 24th October, 2015 at NAC 1.0: Introduction 1.1: Background The Kenya National Land Policy notes that ‘land can be acquired through inheritance which entails, testate or intestate succession’ (GOK, 2008). It further noted that majority of Kenyans rarely follow the succession act, and instead transmission of land rights upon death is undertaken within customary and religious systems which discriminate against children and women. Such systems also rarely leads to legal and documented land tenure security, hence further complicating the chances of the future generations to access secure land. Many Kenyans perceive the legal land succession process as tedious, complex, inaccessible and expensive. This has made the majority of Kenyans to live on land for which they don’t have a title. The government and other stakeholders in land have for some time now been pre-occupied with finding ways of making the land succession process easier, cheaper and more accessible to the majority of Kenyan especially those living in rural areas. In the National Land Policy the government undertook to: 1. Sensitize and educate Kenyans on the provisions of the law of succession Act; 2. To expedite the application of the law of succession Act; and 3. To require that...
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...Explain the meaning of ‘sequence’ and ‘rate’ The sequence of development is a process where an event is followed one after the other and achieves a level of succession within a series of changes or growth. It is assumed that the guidelines are followed and are the same across the board for all children. These sequences begin at infancy leading to a matured state. This means that you must finish with one area of development before you move onto the next one. For example a child will scoot first, then crawl, then stand up, then a a few steps, then finally walk. The rate of children development is the speed at which development happens. Some children may reach various child development stages earlier or later than others. Each child's progress...
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...TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1.0 Introduction and Background Of The Study 4 1.1 Statement Of The Problem 6 1.2 Main Objectives 7 1.2.1Specific Objectives: 7 1.3 Research Questions 7 1.4 Significance Of The Study: 7 1.5 Limitation Of The Study: 7 2.0 Literature Review Of Succession Planning 8 2.1 Theoretical reveiw 8 2.1.1 Key Steps Towards Effective Succession Planning 9 2.1.2 Measures For Effective Succession Planning 13 2.1.2.1 Part A Measures: Group 1 -- Basic Plan Usage Factors. 13 2.1.2.2 Part A Measures: Group 2 -- Assessing Whether Your Plan Contains Key Design Features 14 2.1.2.3 Part B Measures: Group 3 -- Operational Indications Of Plan Success. 15 2.1.2.4 Part B Measures: Group 4 -- Measures Of Direct Business Impacts 16 2.1.2.5 Part B Measures: Group 5 -- Indications Of Plan Failure 17 2.2 Empirical Studies Of Succession Planning 18 3.0 Research Methodology 20 3.1 Introduction: 20 3.2 Research Design: 20 3.3 Area Of The Study: 20 3.4 Unit Of Enquiry: 20 3.5 Sample Size And Sampling Procedure: 21 3.5.1 Sample Size. 21 3.5.2 Sampling Technique 21 3.6 Data Collection Methods: 22 3.6.1 Questionnaires: 22 3.6.2 Interview: 22 3.6.3 Participant Observation: 22 3.6.4 Documentation: 22 3.7 Work Plan and Research Budget...............................................................................22 3.7.1 Research Activities & Work Plan.....................................................................22 3.7.2 Budget………………………………………………………………………...
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...cells; Axon terminal, responsible for communicating with other nerves cells. 2.2 Describe the action potential. - electrical charge is sent to the axon 2.3 Describe how neurons use neurotransmitters to communicate with each other and with the body. -neurotransmitters are released from synaptic vesicles to receptor sites on other cells or glands or even muscles causing a reaction. 2.4 Explain how the brain and spinal cord interact, describe some misconceptions about the brain, and explain neuroplasticity....
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...Starting with the recruitment and hiring process, to the first day of work the principles of organizational psychology are important within any organization. The purpose of this paper is to assess the recruitment process from the perspectives of both an organization and applicant, explain how the principles of organizational psychology can be used in the recruitment process, discuss the concept of organizational socialization and examine how the principles of organizational psychology can be applied to organizational socialization. The Recruitment Process Organizational Perspective The concept behind the recruitment process is to assemble a sizeable group of qualified applicants for a potential job. This process allows an organization to evaluate which potential applicants will be the best fit for the company, has the most potential to become successful within the company and will stay with the company for a long time (Jex & Britt, 2008). Recruitment intertwines with socialization because effective recruitment warrants that new employees will fit in with the culture of the company and thus are more likely to be successfully socialized (Jex & Britt, 2008). Recruitment planning is the initial stage within the recruitment process. In this...
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...throughout history, man has denied woman the transcendent role. In her stage-by-stage description of woman’s “situation,” de Beauvoir shows how women are forced to relinquish their existential right to transcendence and accept a circumscribed, repetitive imprisonment. There is no escape for them except through man, and even this is a dead-end. Man has projects, activities, accomplishments; woman just has man. Nature vs. Nurture De Beauvoir believes that woman’s inferiority in society is a result not of natural differences but of differences in the upbringing of man and woman. Male domination is not inherent or fated but conditioned at every stage of development. De Beauvoir says that “Man learns his power.” By the same token, woman is not born passive, mediocre, or immanent. Rather, she is socialized to believe that proper women must embody these characteristics and, subtly and not subtly, she is conditioned to believe that denying her true self is the only way to achieve happiness and gain acceptance. To bring about substantial changes in society, young boys and girls must be educated differently from the outset. Since they are born equal, the possibility exists of their being equal in adulthood as well as in childhood—but it is up to society to change its skewed perspectives. Production vs. Reproduction Women are both treasured and reviled for their reproductive function, and de Beauvoir explains that one of the central...
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