...Series Forecasting Analysis on the Monthly Stocks of Rice in the Philippines A Research Paper Presented To Dr. Cesar Rufino Of the Department of Economics School of Economics De La Salle University, Manila In Partial Fulfillment of the Course Requirements in Economic Forecasting (ECOFORE) Term 3 AY 2014-2015 Submitted by: Jayme, Kevin Matthew D. April 24 2015 0 I. Introduction The Philippines has been the accredited as an agricultural nation that provides different types of agricultural related goods, both for the domestic and international market. Rice has been the staple food in the Philippine to 80% of the population as it is customary diet that has been in beaded in the Philippine culture (Drilon Jr., 2012). Despite the strong history of agriculture and the skills and weather condition perfect for growth of rice, decrease of land and increase of total population around the Philippines decrease the opportunity for the population to have access to rice. In addition, neighboring countries, such as Thailand and Vietnam, had been on the rise of rice exportation. Not to mention the implementation of the ASEAN integration is happening in 2015. This means that the Philippines is lagging behind as it is the 8th largest exporters of rice in the world (Tiongco & Francisco, 2011). Institution, such as International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), has gone into research and development of rice growth in different conditions and situation that would...
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...I. INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH Tablets should not replace books in the future at school because in long-term it will cause a lot of health problems, lead to unwanted behaviors, and students who read from textbook will understand more than those who are not. II. BODY PARAGRAPHS Paragraph 2: 1. Topic Sentence: First of all, it has been clear that the radiation which electronic devices produce will cause various health problems 2. Supporting Points * Students will face Computer Vision Syndrome risks * Carcinogenic risk will haunt the students’ health Paragraph 3 1. Topic Sentence: Furthermore, tablets will lead to unwanted behaviors in class 2. Supporting Points * Students can easily cheat * There are too many distractions for classroom use Paragraph 4 1. Counter Arguments: a. Those who are in favor of Tablets may argue that students can learn more material than using textbooks b. They also said tablets have infinite technological features that can be used for more effective teaching method. 2. Rebuttals: c. It has been proved that students who read from textbook will comprehend more than those who read from digital devices. d. Study shows that Tablet shifts focus of learning from teacher to Technology III. CONCLUSION Concluding Sentence: At last, even though many people may put their believe in the advances of technology, they should admit that the little-bit-old-fashioned-style...
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...Runnіng Hеаd: AIR POLLUTION Aіr pollutіon [Nаmе of thе wrіtеr] [Nаmе of thе іnstіtutіon] Aіr pollutіon Introductіon Numbеr of pеoplе bеlіеvеs thаt аіr pollutіon іs not hаrmіng thе soіl or thе pеrsons, but іt іs doіng еvеn worsе, by murdеrіng thе еаrth аnd gеttіng pеoplе sіck. "Aіr pollutаnts," аs аssеrtеd by profеssіonаls, "аrе rеnownеd to orіgіn rеspіrаtory іnfеctіons, cаncеrous іnfеctіon, аnd othеr grаvе іllnеssеs". Aіr pollutіon not only іntіmіdаtеs thе wеllbеіng аnd lіfе of humаns but furthеrmorе dеtеrmіnаnts іmpаіrmеnt to thе nаturаl еnvіronmеnt (Lеаdеrеr, 1985). Dіscussіon аnd Anаlysіs Fіrst, аіr contаmіnаtіon dеtеrmіnаnts а lаrgе dеаl of hеаlth problеms. Wаntіng clеаn аіr іs а good cаusе bеcаusе аіr thаt іs pollutеd cаn іmpаіrmеnt humаn hеаlth. In thе Unіtеd Stаtеs numеrous wеllbеіng dіffіcultіеs hаvе аppеаrеd bеcаusе of аіr pollutіon. Accordіng to Sproull, "For morе thаn а tеn yеаrs, locаlіzеd іnhаbіtаnts іn thе trі-stаtе vаllеy еnclosеd by Kеntucky, Ohіo, аnd Wеst Vіrgіnіа hаvе аssеrtеd to bеаr from wеllbеіng dіffіcultіеs, еncompаssіng rаshеs, rеspіrаtory dіffіcultіеs аnd еvеn cаncеrs" (D4). In 1948, іn thе dеvеlopеd vіllаgе of Donorа, Pеnnsylvаnіа, whіch іs sеаtеd іn а vаllеy, hаd 20 kіllіngs, аnd аlmost 6,000 іnhаbіtаnts, or 40% of thе communіty, еndurеd rеspіrаtory problеms. Nеw York skіllеd somе murdеrеd smogs, whіch іn а subsеquеnt іnvеstіgаtіon аttrіbutеd, from thе gеnеrаlly crіtіcаl contаmіnаtіon, 58 dеаths...
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...Generating Panel Data g Using CBMS Guidelines on Identifying the Same Household during the Survey This work was carried out by the PEP Asia-CBMS Network Team of the Angelo King Institute for Economic and Business Studies (AKI) of De La Salle University, Manila with support from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the UK Department for International Development (DFID) Generating Panel Data Using CBMS What is Panel Data (Longitudinal or cross-sectional time series data)? Data where multiple cases ( p (individual, households, etc.) , , ) were observed at two or more time periods. What is the main purpose of Panel Data? Helpful in monitoring the status of each household over time through analysis of several phenomena such as dimensions of poverty di i f t Generating Panel Data Using CBMS Advantages of pre-survey panel data preparations ti 1.Saves more time compared to matching the households after the data collection 2.Helps ensure that all households will be covered 3.Facilitates identification of new households (Note: (N t new households should b given a h h ld h ld be i new HH ID) Generating Panel Data Using CBMS CBMS Panel Data Household panel data is a collection of several information about the same household over time. Generating p g panel data entails a rigid definition of g what constitutes the same household. Generating Panel Data Using CBMS Definition of “same household” over time ...
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...Reality, according to the Encarta Dictionary, is defined as “actual being or existence, as opposed to an imaginary, idealized, or false nature.” It is something that I thought I had a good grasp on, that is, until I reviewed my conflict style through multiple sets of eyes. I understand that every conflict style has its pros and cons, and therefore I should not cringe when I see that my husband believes me to be in the Control-Competition category; however, I cannot stop myself from thinking that the words control and competition are appalling and negative. It is especially hard to digest, seeing as how I had myself primarily in the Solution-Orientation category and thought that I fit the Control-Competition category least of all. I tend to adjust my conflict style according to whom I am dealing with and where the dispute takes place. When dealing with my husband, my preference is to wait and give myself time to think things through. I would rather handle all disputes behind closed doors; that way, if I have things to say to that may cause either party embarrassment or discomfort, it occurs privately, and I can avoid adding extra emotional fuel to the fire. I do not like to be corrected in front of my peers and feel that the emotions my anger and embarrassment create are hard to keep out of the conflict and often get in the way of solving the true issues. Taking time to think things through also allows me to focus on exactly what it is that I am upset about and...
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...developed skills wereadaptable, collaborative, committed, communicative, competent, dependable, enlarging, enthusiastic, intentional, mission conscious, prepared, relational, self-improving, selfless, solution oriented, and tenacious. The key is to make individualists into team players by cultivating the necessary traits. The dynamics of teams will be discussed through diversity, conflict and conflict resolutions within my organization. This paper will also describe three outcomes that could reasonably occur as a result of conflict resolution. Conflict is a necessary evil that is inevitable. Conflict can be either a strength or weakness to a company’s overall goal. When individuals come together for a common goal conflicts may arise. As research has shown, there is more positive values than negatives. Conflict Resolution Conflicts are inevitable whenever individuals with different personalities come together to work interdependently. Sometimes this dynamic helps to strengthen the team, and on the other hand some teams suffer which produces a poor outcome like according to Mary Parker Follett who stated that “as we cannot avoid it, we should, I think, use it to work for us”, referring to a conflict in...
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...Danielle Murray Saint Leo University MBA 530 – Conflict Resolution Dr. Cecile T. Massé, Ph.D. April 10, 2014 Assignment #2 Abstract Conflict is something that comes up every day whether at home, work, school, or out running errands. There is no way to escape conflict. We must find ways to resolve the conflict; otherwise, life will be miserable and stressful. In this paper, I will be discussing the types of conflict, approaches to conflict resolution, and how to deal with conflict. Introduction We resolve conflicts every day without even realizing it. It can be something as small as arguing over what color the sky is to something as major as a car accident. Everyone deals with issues that come up in different ways. Nelson & Quick (2013) defined conflict as “any situation in which incompatible goals, attitudes, emotions, or behaviors lead to disagreement or opposition for two or more parties” (p. 472). Resolution was then defined as “a decision or determination; the act determining an action or course of action, method, procedure, etc” (“Resolution, 2014). In 2013, Ome summed up conflict resolution as “a variety of approaches aimed at terminating conflicts through the constructive solving of problems” (p. 5512). Types of Conflict Nelson & Quick (2013) broke down the types of conflicts for us to better understand and distinguish. Functional conflict is a healthy, constructive disagreement between two or more people (p. 472). It can produce more ideas and build...
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...The USA with its enormous budget plan has long been the important determinant of the present trend, regularly representing near 50% of the entire planet's military use. The impacts of worldwide budgetary emergency and the post-Iraq/Afghanistan military operations have seen a decrease in its spending; now representing 39% of using in 2012. The worldwide fiscal and financial emergency brought about numerous countries curtailing numerous kinds of open spending, then again military spending pressed on to expand. Just in 2012 was a fall in world military use noted — and it was a modest fall. How might kept spending be supported in such a period? Soon after the crisis hit, numerous countries liked either high investment development or far less demanding access to credit without any learning of what was to come. A mixture of components demonstrated expanded military spending as of late after the financial crisis as prior SIPRI reports had likewise noted, for instance: •foreign approach destinations •real or observed dangers •armed clash and approaches to help multilateral peacekeeping operations •availability of budgetary assets (Shah) The last point eludes quickly advancing countries like China and India that have seen their economies blast lately. Also, high and climbing world advertise costs for minerals and fossil energizes (in any event up to this point) have additionally empowered a few countries to use increasingly on their militaries. China, despite anything that...
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...The globalization of businesses has become very common today, when compared to the past. Companies have started branching out to different countries in order to expand their business using the advanced technology - the Internet. Understanding their respective culture is very crucial to develop an establishment in any country. The working style and method varies from country to country based on their culture. There is always a scope of conflicts due to culture variations. The article “Impact of cultural intelligence level on conflict resolution ability” talks about the importance of cultural intelligence level and how this helps to resolve the conflicts. “Therefore, this model presents that a higher level of cultural intelligence positively affects and predicts whether an individual will select an appropriate conflict resolution strategy fitting for the cultural backgrounds of those involved in the conflict” (Ramirez, 2010, p. 2). The author starts off with briefly discussing why it is so important for the business leaders to use different conflict resolution strategies using the cultural intelligence level of the persons involved in the conflict. The author first described the gaps in the current studies of “impact of culture intelligence level in resolving the conflicts” and then explained how the current model would fulfill those gaps. This model helps leaders to prepare different strategies and to use the correct strategy based on the cultural intelligence level of...
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...Mgt 456 Professor Hartley September 10, 2012 Personal Reflection Culture plays a big role in everyday conflict. Every type of culture has its own unique way of approaching a conflict and responding to it with different actions. The different beliefs and views impact our feelings and behaviors regarding conflict and conflict resolution. Looking more in-depth of conflict resolution, below each culture lays a web graph of gender, religious beliefs, home and/or national cultural influences. Resulting from the diverse cultural differences influences dissimilar approaches to resolving conflict. Coming from a strict Armenian heritage, our culture is considered to mainly having the “blow up conflict” approach. According to Hocker Wilmont, the blow up conflict approach is stated as “hostility and uncooperativeness which leads to heated emotional exchange”. Unfortunately, the male gender of most families makes the decisions of any type of conflicts. Usually in the case of conflict in our culture then results to the “silent-treatment conflict” approach where there is silence between the relationships in conflict. This specifically applies to my background in my families approaches to conflict management. I was born into a family where conflicts existed every day. Growing up I thought to myself why are my elders yelling at each other and informing me to behave and not talk back to them when they were the ones going “wild” in front of me. As I got older I realized there...
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...Team Strategy Plan Patty Haynes 09/08/14 MGT/311 – Week 4 Individual Mr. Gregory Martin University of Phoenix Material - Patty Haynes Team Strategy Plan 1. Complete the following table to address the creation of teams at Riordan Manufacturing. |Strategy |Strengths |Weaknesses | | |When objectives are clear for each employee|More emotion such as encouragement could be| |Setting clear objectives of what is |on what is expected of them, it will |used while setting objectives. If the | |expected when accomplishing goals |eliminate confusion and optimize efficiency|goals are set too high, employees will feel| | |while accomplishing the goals set as a |failure and pressure. | | |team. | | | |Using clear channels of communication can |When the channels of communication are | |Using clear channels of communication |eliminate confusion regarding any |interrupted the team is put in a | | |responsibilities amongst employees. Also, |standstill, this will hault all production,| | |directions...
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...Truc Ta MGT 331-002 Monday, November 17nd, 2014 Dr. Elaine Seat Negotiation Assignment First: Read all assigned material, then choose and describe the 3 most important aspects 1. There are a lot of the difficult negotiations we have get involved in, and the question is how can we deal with our differences now? William Ury has spent almost 3 decades travelling around the world from Yugoslavia to the Middle East, trying to get involved in conflicts, and think of ways to handle and resolve conflict in a positive and helpful way. What he learned about them is when there was a conflict between groups of San Bushmen, someone has to hide the poison arrows out in the bush. Then, everyone has to sit around in a circle, and kept talking about conflicts in many days. They will not stop until they can find a better solution. They can even send someone off to go somewhere if the tempers are still too high, 2. There is always a third side of the conflict between two parties. The third siders not only involve both of the parties themselves, but also the insiders, such as friends, family… We can use the third-side story of Abraham to deal with conflicts in out life. The best way in which the third side can help is to remind the parties what is really at risk such as for the benefit of the kids, the family, the community or the future. We should stop fighting for a moment and start talking. What Abraham was standing for was the “interconnectedness, or the unity of it all”. His basic value...
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...article titled, “Weak Nations Pose Greatest Threat”, instigated by a pirating off the coast of Somalia. Kraig furthers in his article that the world is undergoing a dramatic ideological, political, international and economic transformation. Kraig claims that the United States’ new political and economic “threats” stem from a new source; failed states such as Somalia, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Nigeria, as opposed to conventional superpowers such as Russia, China, Japan, or the former Soviet Union. Kraig backs his claim by citing multiple civil conflicts that indirectly effect oil prices and our economic way of life in addition to the threat of small arms and a future attack on the homeland. Initially, it is noticed that Michael Kraig has numerous fallacies in his argument that failed states pose a greater threat to the U.S. than stable nations, for one he doesn’t recognize that the threats he cites can be traced to stable nations. Many of the nations Kraig cites, including terrorist organizations are funded and supplied by Russia and China. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Russia and China sell arms to every single nation the United States labels as a “Rogue State” or “State Sponsor of Terrorism”. Furthermore, the Congressional Research Service on August 25, 2005, listed multiple dubious transactions involving Russia, including “Russia signing an agreement with Iran to finish construction of the Bushehr nuclear power reactor, a transaction...
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...Nordic Journal of African Studies 12(1): 23-38 (2003) CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA OLU OKOTONI and ABOSEDE OKOTONI Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria ABSTRACT This paper examines the management of conflicts in the administration of secondary schools in Osun State, Nigeria. It also identifies, discusses and analyses the causes as well as the various ways conflicts manifested in the administration of secondary schools in the state. The effects of conflicts on school administration are equally examined. Quantitative and qualitative data were generated from both primary and secondary sources. The paper shows that administration of secondary schools in the state was hampered by high rate of conflicts. Several types of conflicts were identified in the schools among which were conflicts between management and staff, between staff and students, between the communities and schools, and inter-personal conflicts, to mention a few. The causes of conflicts in schools in the state included inadequate welfare package for workers, forceful and compulsory retirement/retrenchment of workers, administrative incompetence, personality clashes, role conflicts, and non-involvement of students in school administration. The fact that most of the school administrators were not knowledgeable in conflict management, coupled with the absence of laid down procedures for conflict management in most schools contributed to the high rate of conflicts...
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...and weaknesses then figure out what will help me be able to effectively manage conflicts. After the Conflict Style Analysis assignment that I had taken, I then was able to compare my results with the results from the two evaluators that know me. My own results showed that I exhibit avoiding conflict both at home and at work. It also showed that I also exhibited compromising and integrating conflict styles at work not just avoidance. I cannot say that I was surprised that my dominating style was avoidance, taking the assessment only confirmed what I knew. When comparing my results with my two evaluators I was a tad relieved by the consistency but a tad surprised as well with a slight variance from one of the evaluators. BACKGROUND/RESEARCH This assessment was completed by using Application 5.1 Assessing your Conflict Style on Pages 147-148 of our textbook Interpersonal Conflict. While completing my assessment I also asked my sister-in-law and my daughter to complete this assessment. I chose these two because they know me well and were able to be honest; they have seen me at my best as well as my worst. I trust that because of that reason their responses are valid. I went ahead and put the data into...
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