...MGT/448 Week 1 Individual Assignment What is globalization, and what are some of the traditional international trade theories that support the concept of globalization? Globalization is the process of crossing borders to do business in other countries. The ability to trade globally make for a more integrated and interdependent world economy. Some of the theories that support the concept are Free Trade, New Trade, and Mercantilism. List the major drivers of globalization and provide three examples of each. Declining trade and investment barriers - Since World War II there has been a decline in barriers to the free flow of goods services and capital. Second is the greater advancements in technology in communications and information processing. Finally many companies have reduced the trade barriers and other restriction to foreign direct investment. Changing demographics - The changing world output. The world is seeing huge growth in population, this drives the need for product. Forecasts for the future predict the continued rapid rise in population in countries like China, India, and Brazil. The changing nature of multinational enterprise - More and more companies are opening productive locations in more than one country. Non-U.S. Multinationals and Mini-Multinationals Explain at least four affects of globalization that affect your community and your organization. I live in an area that is highly populated with Military bases. I have Everett Naval Base, Joint Base Lewis-McCord...
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...Introduction This paper will outline the question “what is Globalization,” outline some traditional trade theories, major drivers of globalization, and explain some effects of globalization on communities and industry. What is Globalization Defined as “…globalization refers to the shift toward a more integrated and inter-dependent work economy. Globalization has several facets, including the globalization of markets and the globalization of production.” (Hill, 2009, Chapter One). Globalization as it affects markets and trade is the development of international supply and distribution chains. Traditionally supply and manufacturing was more localized be region distributed to a final destination. Globalization has permits the most effective supply chain to be directed to the most cost-effective manufacturing resource and distributed the most cost-effective way. This is possible in a way that a company’s headquarters or main office may not even have a presence at any of the origination points. Companies often source components of their products from regions around the globe and ship them to a manufacturing or assembly plant in another region. Major Drivers There are three major drivers for globalization and those are: cost of materials, labor costs, and regulation. Depending on the product a company may find the components of their product be offered at a lower price, even after shipping in another region of the world, thus allowing for more profit. Companies...
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...[pic] [pic] [pic] Attention: Employment Applicant Name: Freda Ballard Date: 2/15/2015 Thank you for taking the time to complete our Candidate Accomplishment sheet. The following information will only take you a few minutes but will be very helpful in our efforts to find you employment. The more specific you are, the easier it will be for us to assist in your job search and market you to clients. Please list any accomplishments, recognitions, promotions, or anything that sets you apart from your peers. We will review this information during our interview so please make sure to either email back or bring with you to the interview. Company # 1: Monitronics Inc. Accomplishments / Recognition: Working in tech support one would carry a very important role. When I started at Monitronic I was on an entry level for tech support. By working there I was able to accomplish moving from entry to experience. I learned how to trouble shoot wires, telephone lines, telecommunication devices, programing panels. I also received a promotion from being a Tech support 1 to growing and being Tech support 3 throughout the years. Company # 2: Brinks /ADT Accomplishment / Recognition: This Company opened up a lot of experience. I was able to promote within the company. This allowed me to accomplish different stages of the alarm system industry. I moved from monitoring to field operations serves to testing systems. Company # 3: Silver leaf Resort ...
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...Globalization Questionnaire University of Phoenix Globalization Questionnaire What is the concept and meaning of globalization? Many individuals and groups have different views and opinions of what it is, exactly. Some of them are angry opinions and views, because people are losing jobs in the United States, and other viewpoints include excitement about the possibility of overall job growth and opportunities. Globalization has been defined as the process of worldwide trade that is intended to increase a country’s capital and economic gain for both of the countries involved, while increasing positive global citizenship. Former President Bill Clinton said, "Globalization is not something we can hold off or turn off . . . it is the economic equivalent of a force of nature, like wind or water." Globalization suggests the basic unity of the human spirit that is expressed through a common awareness and humanity. This has been known to possess both positive and negative effects; the positive effects are that businesses are able to have a certain amount of control over their own economic strengths by balancing and manipulating the strengths of other businesses on a global, rather than local, level. The negative effects can be the affect this has on jobs in some specific industries. One common trade theory is the product life-cycle theory, which serves as an accurate explanation of international trade patterns that have been established, as a whole. This theory is...
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...NAME: MATTHEW BRNOW TEACHER: SCHOOL: DATE: TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 3 INTRODUCTION 4 STATEMENT OF PROBLEMS 6 RESEARCH QUESTIONS: 6 METHODS OF INVESTIGATION 8 ADVANTAGES OF PRINTED QUESTIONNAIRE 8 DISADVANTAGES OF PRINTED QUESTIONNAIRE 9 INSTRUMENT USED TO COLLECT DATA 13 QUESTIONNAIRE 13 PROCEDURES USED TO COLLECT DATA 19 PRESENTATION AND EXPLANATION OF DATA 21 INTERPRETATION OF DATA 30 FINDINGS 32 RECOMMENDATION 34 TASK1 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM An investigation on the impact which school absenteeism has on teenagers in the parish of ST.Andrew Tavern Avenue Kingston Reach questions: TASK2 THE RATIONALE My reason for choosing this topic is that there are too many young men in the community not attending school. This leads to idling which causes young men to get involved in negative activities. TASK3 METHOD OF INVESTIGATION Questionnaire. Advantages of Questionnaire * Very cost effective when compared to face-to-face interview. * Easy to analyse. * Provides a level of confidentiality. Disadvantages of Questionnaire * Some questionnaires may not be suitable for some people. * Persons may give false information. * Questionnaires May become damaged TASK 4 INSTRUMENTS USED TO COLLECT DATA QUESTIONNAIR Please tick the appropriate box provided. 1. What is your gender? Male Female 2. What is your age group...
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...3Chapter 3 Research Methodology This chapter presents the research methodology which includes the research design, methods and procedures used in conducting the study. It also includes the subject respondents, research instrument, research environment or locale of the study and analysis of the data gathered. Research Design Descriptive research is used in the study and defined as a description, recording, analysis and interpretation of the presented data. This type of research is the most commonly used and the basic reason for carrying out descriptive research is to identify the cause of something that is happening (DJS Research Ltd, 2010). Descriptive research can be either quantitative or qualitative. It can involve collections of quantitative information that can be tabulated along a continuum in numerical form, such as scores on a test or the number of times a person chooses to use a-certain feature of a multimedia program, or it can describe categories of information such as gender or patterns of interaction when using technology in a group situation. Descriptive research involves gathering data that describe events and then organizes, tabulates, depicts, and describes the data collection (Glass & Hopkins, 1984). The process of descriptive research goes beyond mere gathering and tabulation of the information and data. It involves interpretation of the significance of what is described. Descriptive research may also be defines as a process of gathering, analyzing...
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...Statement of Problems These study intents to find out how aware are the SEA students regarding cybercrimes. It also aimed to answer the following questions: 1. What is the profile of each respondent regarding their awareness? 2. What influences them to such an act of crime? 3. How can they be protected from any forms of cybercrimes? 4. How can these cybercrimes be prevented? Significance of Study The researchers believes that students, particularly in the School of Engineering and Architecture will be benefited from the findings of this study since the study provides basis for awareness and better understanding regarding cybercrimes. Likewise, gives them a focused and clear perspective that such acts of crimes if they get involved have penalties and punishment s according to Republic Act 10175, an act defining cybercrime, providing for the prevention, investigation, suppression and the imposition of penalties therefore and for other purposes. Furthermore, this study helps them refrain from doing such crimes and hopefully they would not do it again if they have done it before. Lastly, we help them how to be protected from cybercrimes so that they would not be a victim of such crime. Scope and Limitations The scopes of this research are the education of students here in University of Baguio for all year levels. The limitations of this research are only those students who are currently enrolled in the University of Baguio at the School of Engineering and Architecture for...
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...Introduction Surveys and experiments can prove to be an extremely valuable tool that organizations can use to gain pertinent information. In order to effectively utilize these tools firms must pay careful attention to the design, methodology, and ethical issues of the experiment chosen. Among these issues are variables in conducting experiments with human subjects, design elements affecting the accuracy of the experiment, and questions of methodology. The information below addresses each of these concerns and describes how experiments can become a valuable tool for organizations to plan for the future. Question 9.4 – Ethical Problems in Conducting Experiments with Human Subjects After choosing the experimental design, the researcher must then select and assign participants for the study. According to Cooper and Schindler (2014), participants selected for an experiment should be members of the population in which the researcher wishes to make interpretations about. When choosing to conduct experiments with humans as the main subjects, researchers should be aware of various ethical concerns that may arise. When ethical problems are debated in the research design process, most people often think first about defending the rights of the participant. Whether observations are taken from an interview, survey, or an experiment, the participant has many rights that need to be protected during the research process. As discussed in the text, research must be designed in a way...
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...Data Gathering Procedure The data for this research were collected using a survey questionnaire. The survey was created using suitable questions modified from related research and individual questions formed by the researcher. The survey was comprised of 20 to 25 questions, which were related to the participant’s perception regarding for the reject products of corrugated box in well pack. In the questionnaire, Likert scale was used to determine if the respondent agreed or disagreed in a statement. After the professor validated the questionnaire, these were distributed to the 4th year Industrial Engineering students of Quezon City Polytechnic University . The researchers assured confidentiality of their survey sheets since the identities are not important. The researchers also understood that people’s consciousness may also affect their honesty and effectiveness in answering the survey, and so, the researchers gave people the option of being anonymous. Participants were given time to respond and then the researchers collected the surveys the next day. There were no incentives offered for participating in the research. Next, the researchers planned the questions that they would be asking to the interview. The researchers interviewed certain number of workers in the company regarding to the reject products. Statistical Treatment of Data In getting the sample size, the group used the Solving formula which is, n= , N stands for the whole population of the workers who where work...
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...response rates for every survey – typically, depending on the complexity or scarcity of the sample, or the sensitivity of the subject, this will be between 12% and 35%. We have defined and implemented a clear set of rules to ensure that quality is our highest priority and support this through regular contact with our members. Currently, we have access to more than 40 million households in over 70 countries – and manage the relationship with global consumers on a daily basis. 10 steps of quality control 1. Maintain database – reliable and up to date 2. Confirm respondent’s identity 3. Screen with strict procedure 4. Select accurately the right sample 5. Inspect and test questionnaire thoroughly 6. Use self-completion method 7. Create user friendly questionnaire 8. Monitor feedback extensively 9. Check questionnaire responses rigorously 10. Offer credible reward system 1 10 steps of quality control Database A large household access requires a wide range of sources for recruitment mainly to ensure that KNOTs Research avoids systematic biases inherent to certain sources. KNOTs Research recruitment is based on large...
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...B-Schools were to be rated, and the weights that were to be assigned to each of these parameters for arriving at the final ratings. While deciding the weightages for each parameter, AICTE norms laid for the Management Schools were strictly followed. The parameters on which B Schools are rated mainly includes: Intellectual Capital Admissions and Placements Infrastructure Industry Interface Governance A structured questionnaire is designed keeping in view the above parameters. METHODOLOGY The survey is designed for Business Schools approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) / Universities. RESEARCH AGENCY The ratings have been conducted with the help of IMRB International, a leading Research Agency in India, and published in AIMA’s Indian Management in Association with Business Standard. SURVEY METHODOLOGY The questionnaires are sent to all approved B-Schools, who are requested to revert with the completed questionnaires to either IMRB or AIMA. Each completed questionnaire is thoroughly scrutinised for missing and misrepresented data, if any. The data is checked...
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...Title The title for the proposed study is THE EFFECT OF TIME MANAGEMENT IN AN ORGANISATION. This paper will present the different methods, approaches and instruments to be used in order to implement the study successfully in the future. Background of the Study/Literature Review The saying “Time is money while effectiveness is life” has been accepted by more and more people. Time is a special and rare resource (Drucker, 1985), therefore, there is a close relationship between how to use time effectively and everyone’s work, study and life. Background of the Study/Literature Review The saying “Time is money while effectiveness is life” has been accepted by more and more people. Time is a special and rare resource (Drucker, 1985), therefore, there is a close relationship between how to use time effectively and everyone’s work, study and life. Time is a major organizational resource. The effective exploitation and utilization of time has a positive effect on the regular function and development of an organization (Schriber and Gutek, 1987). Management activity consists of five main factors: goal, human, environment, time and information. Time management is a major element of organizational and individual management. How to effectively exploit and utilize time resource connects closely with the chairman of the board, general manager and even down to every grass-roots worker. What is more, the crucial importance of a manager and the typical characters of their work...
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...Rhonda Malomet. At her request, a study of the impact of non-work activities in work behaviour was developed. It was primarily based on interviews and survey. The purpose of this report was to analyze the current situation in The Marketing Store regarding the work-life conflict, and come up with suggestions that might contribute to reduce this conflict. The Marketing Store is a medium size company located at 1209 King Street West, Toronto. It is a marketing services agency, specializing in brand activation, in sales promotion, and field marketing. Among its clients are well known companies such as McDonald's, Coca-Cola, and Best Buy. Data for this report came from a 2006 survey, via a questionnaire, interviews with the company’s staff, business books, and on-line resources. The questionnaire development required special attention for the type of questions and helpful information were found in the professional book Work motivation: theory, issues, and application (Pinder 56-89), and on-line resources (“Work-Life Balance”)....
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...GMAT ARGUMENT ESSAY ASSIGNMENT The common notion that workers are generally apathetic about management issues, according to this author, is false, or at least outdated. The author supported his claim with the premise that, a recently published survey indicated that 79% of the nearly 1,200 workers who responded to the survey questionnaires expressed a high level of interest in the topics of corporate restructuring and redesign of benefits programs. However, a critical review of the claim and its premise cast some doubts on the validity of the argument. First, corporate restructuring and redesign of benefit programs is a small part of management issues and thus cannot be used as a basis to say workers have interest in management issues. Second, for workers to have merely indicate on a questionnaire that they have interest in the topics of corporate restructuring and design of benefit programs is not enough to conclude that they actually do it in reality. Finally, a generalization made from the result of a survey with a sample size of 1,200 workers without stating the population size is not adequate. First and foremost, the discussion will touch on the inadequacy of the premise as against the claim. With this, I state that, corporate restructuring and redesign of benefit programs is a small part of management issues and thus cannot be used as a basis to say workers have interest in management issues. Management issues encompass several measures. These are inclusive of spinning...
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...survey, or self-administered questionnaire. Give your reasons. a) A survey of the residents of a new subdivision on why they happened to select that area in which to live. You also wish to secure some information about what they like and do not like about life in the subdivision. For a survey of residents, I go for a Personal Interview. My reason for this is because the desired sample consists of respondents in a very specific target population of a new subdivision. I think that the main advantage is that the response rates are very good; the respondents should have the ability to speak truth about the situation. Also, longer interviews are sometimes tolerated; and attitudinal behavior can be best observed with this method. Though this method is more time consuming, it will lead to the best results. It is more friendly and tends to lead to best results. b) A poll of students at Metro University on their preferences among three candidates who are running for president of the student government. Questionnaire - The fact that self-administered questionnaire data are not collected by interviewers makes it a relatively cheaper way of collecting large amounts of data when compared to the cost of hiring interviewers, plus the cost of training them to conduct the interviews. Self-administered questionnaires are also effective at eliciting responses on topics that are sensitive. Respondents might feel less intimidated to answer a mailed questionnaire when compared to being confronted...
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