...time * 2 hours * 3 questions from a choice of 7 * 40 minutes per question * make sure you do THREE questions 7 questions - 7 areas of management activity * Management generally * Organisation design, structures and processes * Groups and teamwork in the Organisation * Decision Making * Motivation * Leadership * Organisational Culture 2009/10 Paper 1. What are the main features of an organic organisation? In what situations might this type of organisational form NOT be appropriate? Justify your answer with reference to appropriate theory. 2. Explain why, with reference to motivation theory, Performance Related Pay may have limited impact upon an employee’s motivation at work. 3. Why is team-working considered important in modern organisations and what are the problems that may be encountered when trying to introduce such an approach? 4. (Brooks, 2006) states that “an intimate knowledge and awareness of culture should improve our ability to analyse organisational behaviour and to manage and lead” Explain why knowledge of organisational culture is important and how may such knowledge improve our ability to manage and lead? 5. Discuss, with reference to leadership theory, the assertion that it is not always the case that the manager has to be the leader but the style which managers adopt is more important than their leadership qualities. 6. Is management more of a science or an art? Explain your answer. ...
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...consequences England was dealing with at the time. But at the same time manage to display both the positive and negative side of being a part of a group of skinheads. Also the film succeeds to portrait two highly different groups of skinheads, where one of the groups cares more about friendship and fun than the other. This is England is a very violent movie that contains lot of drama and aggressive scenes. But at the same time the film manage to become incredible hilarious which for instance is because of the language that is used, which contains a lot of cursing and a lot of humour. The music in the film supports the themes and feelings really good. Some of the music gives us a clearer insight in the culture of the 80’ties (for example the reggae song playing in the intro). While other songs are put in to the film to describe the feelings more distinctly. Also a lot of thoughts has been put into the filming of the film, which...
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...The Importance of Humanities in the Professions Healthcare/Nursing Introduction Three creative works being analyzed: • Caged Bird, by Maya Angelou • “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke • The Means to an End, by Kara Walker Intro cont.. Caged Bird ► Author Maya Angelou ► Discipline of literature ► Form of poetry Intro cont. “A Change is Gonna Come” ► Singer/Songwriter Sam Cooke ► Discipline of music Intro cont. The Means to an End ► Artist Kara Walker ► Discipline Visual Art ► Silhouette Portraits Humanities in Healthcare Understanding Diversity in Cultures Roles of Nurses ► Non-bias or opposing self-interest on patients. ► Understanding and acceptance of any and all cultures/ethnicities. ► Equal treatment of all patients ► Not conforming to stereotypes Humanities in Healthcare cont. ► Broadening your exposure to different cultures and through the arts and artifacts presented, you become more aware and better prepared to give quality healthcare amongst the diverse communities. ► The 3 works being presented will display the perseverance, struggles, and some history of the Black American ethnic group. The Literary Work Objective Analysis ► Caged Bird by Maya Angelou A free bird leaps on the back of the wind and floats downstream till the current ends and dips his wing in the orange sun rays and dares to claim the sky But a bird that stalks down his narrow cage can seldom see through ...
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...Sciences (3-4 credit hours) BIO 100* Biological Sciences for Educators (lab) BIO 101 Biology in Your World BIO 111* Understanding Bio Sys Through Inq. (lab only) BIO 121* General Biology I (lab) BMS 100 Concepts & Issues in the Life Sciences BMS 105 Concepts & Lab in the Life Sciences (lab) BMS 110* Intro to Biomedical Sciences (lab) BMS 111* Intro to Lab in Biomedical Sci (lab only) GLG 115 Life of the Past Physical Sciences (3-5 credit hours) AST 113 Modern Astronomy AST 114 Survey of Astronomy AST 115 Basic Astronomy (lab) CHM 107 Chemistry for the Citizen CHM 108* Chemistry for the Citizen Lab CHM 116* Fundamentals of Chemistry CHM 117* Fundamentals of Chemistry Lab GLG 110 Principles of Geology (lab) GLG 171 Environmental Geology GRY 135 Principles of Weather & Climate (lab) GRY 142 Introductory Physical Geography (lab) PHY 100 Survey of Physics (lab) PHY 101* Physics by Inquiry for Educators (lab) PHY 123* Introduction to Physics I (lab) PHY 203* Foundations of Physics I (lab) 4(3-3) 3(3-0) 1(0-2) 4(3-3) 4(4-0) 4(3-2) 4(3-2) 1(0-2) 3(3-0) 3(3-0) 4(4-0) 4(3-2) 3(3-0) 1(0-2) 4(4-0) 1(0-2) 4(3-2) 3(3-0) 4(3-2) 4(3-2) 4(3-2) 4(2-6) 4(3-2) 5(4-2) GEC 107 (no lab) GEC 106 (lab) HUMAN CULTURES 4 different course codes from these boxes Social & Behavioral Sciences (choose two, 6 credit hours) AGR 100 Food Security 3 ANT 125 Exploring Our Human Ancestry 3 CFD 155 Principles of Human Development 3 CFD 163 Relationships in...
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...FA ND OM UNB OUND —-1 —0 —+1 561-47344_ch00_1P.indd i 7/27/11 6:21 PM -1— 0— +1— 561-47344_ch00_1P.indd ii 7/27/11 6:21 PM FAN DO M U N BOUND Otaku Culture in a Connected World Edited by MIZUKO ITO DAISUKE OKABE IZUMI TSUJI —-1 —0 —+1 New Haven & London 561-47344_ch00_1P.indd iii 7/27/11 6:21 PM Published with assistance from Copyright © 2012 by Yale University. All rights reserved. Subject to the exception immediately following, this book may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, including illustrations, in any form (beyond that copying permitted by Sections 107 and 108 of the U.S. Copyright Law and except by reviewers for the public press), without written permission from the publishers. The author has made an online version of this work available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 License. It can be accessed through the author’s Web site at http:www.itofisher.com/mito. Yale University Press books may be purchased in quantity for educational, business, or promotional use. For information, please e-mail sales.press @ yale.edu (U.S. office) or sales @ yaleup.co.uk (U.K. office). Designed by James J. Johnson Set in Janson Roman and Helvetica type by Westchester Book Group, Danbury, CT Printed in the United States of America [[CIP info to come]] A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. This paper meets the requirements of ANSI/NISO Z39.48-1992 (Permanence...
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...Clover Living in Chinatown, Calgary, Alberta Intro – General Clover Living in ChinaTown, in Calgary, Alberta, stands directly behind the historic Calgary Chinese United Church and is an integral part of Calgary’s Chinatown, a community with more than 100 years of history. Clover Living in Chinatown has established a deserved reputation as a highly desirable retirement home, designed for Chinese and other Oriental people who wish to age in a space of Chinese culture. Intro - Retirement Homes To retire is to move into a new chapter of your life, it is time to take joy in meaningful activities and leave the tiresome responsibilities of home ownership behind you. At Clover Living in Chinatown, we offer exceptional staff, accommodations that are second to none and a philosophy that puts you, and...
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...the Visual Arts Must Knows I.Jane Avril II.Toulouse Lautrec III.Post Impressionism (France) 1. This artist embraced the concept of the Demi-Monde which was the late night meeting place of the intellectuals and the emotionally troubled and as well upper class social society and lower class social society. 2.Inspired by Japanese print making and Manet’s summery modelling, this artist revolutionized commercial advertising art and brought the common poster into the ranks of high classical comparison. I.Starry Night II.Van Gogh III.Impressionism (France) 1.This artist largely self taught continues the angst occupied ideas of the biblical so called doomsday philosophy typical of the last 2 decades of each century in western culture for more than 1000 years 2. The artists passionate style looks forward to the birth of expressionism in the 20th century and his subconscience death related symbolism looks forward to the birth of a symbolist movement in the 20th century. The artist is therefor called both a proto expressionist and a proto symbolist I.Mount Sainte Victoire II.Cezanne III.Post impressionism (France) 1.On the one hand Cezanne flattens out the picture plane by largely using Manet’s idea of summery modelling and it emphasizes the concept of art for arts sake simply defining a painting as being pigment on a 2 demential surface. 2.Cezanne returns the illusion of 3 dimensional space by using the theory of advancing and receiving color (warm colours ...
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...Foundations of Mythology George A Espino HUM/105 January 15, 2016 Beverly Smith Foundations of Mythology Myths are the tales that human beings pass one from one generation to another. The interesting fact is that in the most cultures myths are similar based on concerns and everyday life issues. Myths can be considered as the heritage from our ancestors and the way they understood the cosmos, its fundamental questions. An example of a common myth would be about black cats being evil or will bring bad luck if they cross your path in the wrong direction. Another one would be opening an umbrella indoors. The whole term myth can be used and references to something that is imaginary, false or simply a legend. Over the century people have created a host of myths that permit man to explain the world and understand his own existence through tales and allegories. Each society identifies itself with a creation myth. We continue to create myths today. The main overall idea of what is Mythology, is that they are stories which in symbolic form have encoded in them some of the answers to the great philosophical and religious questions that people have come up with through the ages. Whether strictly science or religiously based, research and studies have shown that an individual, regardless of his or her gender, orientation, skin colour, or national background will have the same mindsets given the same experiences and surroundings. Many ...
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...There are certain people who are of color who do make music that is considered hip hop but is not authentic. Any artist who talks about a lifestyle that he does not really live cannot be considered a true hip hop artist. Secondly any artist who influences young blacks to follow a certain lifestyle that they know will lead them into being a negative statistic is not hip hop. As stated before, hip hop is a movement of liberation. In the song “99 problems” Jay Z gives legal advice. Later in his life, he currently owns a scholarship foundation where he donates money to children to help them fight against their personal oppression, making him a true hip hop artist. To elaborate on authentic hip hop I have included an analysis that I have done on...
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...online 11-12 pm Friday. codellk@crc.losrios.edu Required Text. The House made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday. This book is available in the bookstore for you and there is also a copy in the library for your use. In addition there will be weekly online readings in D2L. You must do the required reading to pass the class. Students must attend lectures and take notes. Participation, i.e., your attention is required. Course description: This course examines the arts and ideas taken from the American experience in the 20th century and today. Material covered includes literature, art, music, philosophy and history of the twentieth century. The course draws upon the arts of African American, Native American, Asian American, Anglo and Latino cultures as avenues for understanding issues of ethnicity, class and gender as they intersect with mainstream American values. Course presentation: Lecture, discussion, audio-visual materials and readings from the text, online, and material to be supplied by the instructor. In addition an extra-credit will be offered. Attendance: Required, a student missing more than 5.4 class hours may be dropped from the course (this is four class sessions). Because of the recent budget situation instructors are encouraged to drop students who are not attending class. Basic Rules: Woody Allen once said “The key to success is showing up.” Be on time. Do not leave early. No laptops, cell phones, text messaging devices etc. Pen and paper will serve...
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...university of essex | SC291-5-FY | How are Gender and Sexuality Significant to the Study of Visual Culture? | | Word Count: 2,312 | 1004894 | How are Gender and Sexuality Significant to the Study of Visual Culture? In this essay I plan to explore the meanings that are found within the concepts of gender and sexuality and the presentation to which they are given in all types of visual culture. I wish to look into the reasons behind the current stereotypes of gender and sexuality which are used in day to day life. The origins of such clichés and the reason why stereotypes are so heavily used in visual culture, to try and understand the disadvantages and advantages they bring to the media. I will begin by trying to give an explanation of the definition of the terms, gender, sexuality and visual culture. Gender is often depicted to a simple non-complex term which is based upon an individual’s biological sex. Thus presenting the theory that the sex of an individual will biologically predetermine their mannerisms and actions; behaviours that are associated with being male or female. Although it is necessary to understand that there are differences between men and women, to assume that all behaviour can be categorised as male or female could be considered to be ignorant. In more recent times gender has become less fixated upon the biological sex of the person and is more determined by the individual themselves (Kirsch, 2000). Sexuality is the term used to demonstrate...
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...Conclusion for first part conceptualizing a business This paper has discussed Allstate Insurance Company’s products and customers by defining the mission statement. The author has explained the vision of Allstate Insurance Company that clearly represents the future of the company. The paper described three guiding principles of the company including culture, social responsibility, and ethics. This paper explained the importance of vision, mission, and values that help guide Allstate’s strategic vision. The author evaluated how the Allstate customer needs are addressed and how competitive advantage is achieved with an example. Intro for second part This paper will analyze seven external and internal forces along with trends. The paper will evaluate how well Allstate Insurance Company adjusts to change and examine the supply chain operations of the insurance company. This paper will identify major issues Allstate has faced based on the author’s analysis. The paper will create a hypothesis surrounding each issue and research questions to use for conducting a study. The author will pinpoint circumstances; surrounding each issue; classify the circumstances; attribute the importance of each classification; and test the accuracy of importance for each classification. Conclusion This paper has analyzed seven external and internal forces along with trends. The paper has evaluated how well Allstate Insurance Company adjusts to change and examined the supply chain operations...
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...Ariana Caraza AC1204585 Assignment 5 HS150 World Civilizations China was divided for almost four centuries. It became unified in 581 with the founding of the new dynasties, Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties. During the time of these dynasties, many changes took place. There were changes in the political, social, and economic structures. The first changes took place during the Sui dynasty in 581. Additional changes took place during the Tang dynasty in 618, and the Song dynasty in 960. The Sui dynasty was founded by Yang Jian. Jian was a member of a respected aristocratic family in northern China. (Duiker & Spielvogel, 2009) Yang Jian turned to Daoism and Buddhism to unify the empire. Jian founded monasteries for both religions in the capital and assigned Buddhist monks as political advisers. A new political system was put in place; three departments and six ministries. Royal power was enhanced and the work division in the court became detailed. The traditional Jiupin Zhung Zheng (nine ranks of officials) Hierarchical system was replaced by the Imperial Examination system. ("Sui dynasty," ) The Grand Canal was constructed during the Sui dynasty; linking the Yellow and the Yangtze Rivers. The Grand Canal served many purposes. For example, it made it possible to introduce the grain and other items from the rice-rich southern provinces to the heavily populated north. The agricultural acreage was increased largely which promoted the crop yield. Advances were...
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...with particular notice of the transactions cost. 2. Not focused solely on marketing but views transactions as exchanges of value. 3. Leaders are often hard-driving competitors to who seek to always deliver the goods. Clan - 1. Less of a focus on structure and control and a greater concern for flexibility. 2. People are driven through a shared goal and outcome. 3. Leaders act in a facilitative and supportive way. Adhocracy – 1. Greater independence and flexibility than the Clan which is necessary in a rapidly changing environment. 2. The adhocracy rapidly forms teams to face new challenges. 3. Leaders are innovative entrepreneurs who take calculated risks to make significant gains. Slide 3 – Comparison of current cultures of both the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera utilizing the Competing Values Framework: Utah Opera – Market – Currently, the Utah Opera would be classified as a...
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...Coca-Cola Japan: Should tea be introduced? Outline of Report Coca-Cola Background Japan and its culture Japan’s Beverage and Tea Market Coca-Cola Japan and its success Coca-Cola Product Line Competition SWOT Analysis Research and Development Marketing Plan and Recommendations Coca-Cola Company Background Founded in 1886 by John C. Pemberton World’s leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups More than 300 brands Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta with local operations in over 200 countries around the world Two Business Sectors North American Coca-Cola USA Coca-Cola Ltd. = Canadian Operations Coca-Cola Foods = juice drinks International Greater Europe Latin America Middle and Far East Africa Japan in the 1980s Average Exchange Rates, Japanese Yen/US Dollar, 1970-87 Japanese Beverage Market Japanese Tea Market Places to Sell Grocery stores 5.1% annual average growth rate Convenience stores 15.8% annual average growth rate Restaurants Vending machines The Coca-Cola (Japan) Company 1957, established in Tokyo Due to trade regulations, focus attention on: Local connections Competitive environment Japanese culture 1961, trade deregulation policies Form strategic alliances with powerful Japanese corporations which allowed local acceptance of the product 1965, Coca-Cola best-selling soft drink in Japan CCJC Success Two main factors contributing...
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