...A brief study guide for the final exam I. Week 2 (quizlet) 1. According to Michael Porter, * Why is operational effectiveness a necessary but insufficient condition for a firm’s superior performance? * What is strategic positioning? Performing different activities from rivals' or performing similar activities in different ways. * What are the three ways to position a firm? * Why is it not easy for a firm to switch strategic positions? 2. What are the two measures of a firm’s performance? 3. What is ROIC? * Equity & debt 4. What are the two components of a shareholder’s value? 5. Why is profit growth important to capital appreciation? 6. What is the definition competitive advantage? 7. What is strategic intent? * What are the layers of advantages accumulated by firms with strategic intent? * Who are to blame for the failures of some established firms? II. Week 3 (quizlet) 8. What is emergent strategy? 9. What is Autonomous Action? 10. According to Daniel Goleman, what are the three personal capabilities that affect managers’ performance? Which one is the most important? 11. What are the five components of Emotional Intelligence? 12. Questions from Jack Welch’s DVD: * What is the 20/70/10 annual evaluation rule? * What is the core competence of...
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...MKTG 6523 Mid-Term Exam Study Guide 9. Know the definition of a supply chain. A supply chain is a set of three or more organizations linked directly by one or more of the upstream or downstream flows of products, services, finances, and information from a source to a customer. It is important to acknowledge that anytime business is conducted a supply chain will exist. (The book says a supply chain is a subset of the value chain but the professor comments that he is not convinced that they are different) 10. Know the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing from overseas suppliers. * Advantages: Cost/Price Benefits, Access to Technology, Quality, Access to the Only Source Available, introduce competition to domestic suppliers, react to buying patterns of competitors, Establish a market presence in another country * Disadvantages: Lack of Skills, Resistance to change, Longer Lead times, Customs languages and culture, currency fluctuations, increased supply risk 11. Know what “sustainability” means in a business context. Business sustainability is often defined as managing the triple bottom line - a process by which companies manage their financial, social and environmental risks, obligations and opportunities. These three impacts are sometimes referred to as profits, people and planet. Building that strategy begins with looking closely and thoughtfully at the business, then using what is learned to operate for long-term success meeting the company's current needs...
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...1. nibble, byte, word, double word- define 2. how does the RAM know when its on and off, full and half 3. converting binary’s 4. how are the tracks and setctors separated on a hard drive 5. pg 12 adding binary 6. Read about file systems 7. Video compression and what is it for 8. 9. Internet core 10. How do you define a network (more than one computer) 11. Topologies (bus,ring,star,and mesh) 12. Networking standards 13. Defacto standards vs vendor standards vs vendor group standards 14. Tcp/ip 15. Open networking model and the osi model 16. Ip routing 17. Pg 136 authors note 18. Frame and packet 19. IP addressing 20. IP addressing 21. Physical layer, layer 1 of the OSI model 22. Lab 3.1.1 (wouldn’t be able to communicate) 23. Data link layer 24. LAN vs WAN 25. Different between ac and dc currents 26. Difference between the circitury and node 27. Full duplex vs half duplex 28. Sending data through electricity foucusing on sound waves 29. RJ 45 connectors 30. Fiber optics 31. The wireless standards 32. CSMA CSCA 33. When you have a fiber optic cable and two buildings, which would you use single mode or multi mode? Multi mode 34. Copper cable and standards. (EMI) 35. Two types of utp cable a and b, cross over and straight cable 36. Max distance for UTP cables (100M) 37. FORFIT! 38. What is trouble shooting bottom up and...
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...per course objective. Refer to the questions in the sample exam below as a representation of the type of questions your students will be asked in the Midterm and Final Examinations. Refer your students to the weekly readings and content outlines for each week as study references for the final exam. The questions contained in the Sample Examination, Midterm and Final Examinations were selected from Operations Management for Competitive Advantage, Fundamental Financial & Managerial Accounting Concepts, and Business Law: Legal Environment, Online Commerce, Business Ethics, and International Issues. Week One: Managerial Accounting and Capital Budgeting Objective: Determine the present value of future cash flows from an investment. 1. Torvald's Hardware paid a contractor $45,000 to expand the store. The investment increased annual cash inflows by $8,000 per year six years. Torvald's has a desired rate of return of 10%. The net present value of this investment is which of the following? (round to the nearest dollar) A) ($10,160) B) ($3,000) C) $34,842 D) $(9,207) Objective: Differentiate among various capital budget evaluation techniques. 2. Which capital budgeting technique defines returns in terms of income instead of cash flows? A) the internal rate of return technique B) the net present value technique C) the unadjusted rate of return method D) the payback period Objective: Evaluate...
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...• Constitutional Speech (Personal and Corporate) * (personal); afforded highest protection by the Courts. Balance must be struck between a government’s obligation to protect its citizens versus a citizen’s right to speech. In other words, if government suppresses speech it must be to protect the citizens. EX. Don’t yell fire in a crowded area. See below. * If restriction is content neutral, restrictions must target some societal problem – not to primarily suppress the message. (Corporate); -Political speech by corporations is protected by the First Amendment. -In Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) the Supreme Court ruled that corporations can spend freely to support or oppose candidates for President and Congress. • Commercial Speech -Courts give substantial protection to commercial speech (advertising). -Restrictions must: Implement substantial government interest; directly advance that interest; and go no further than necessary. EX. Bad Frog Brewery, Inc. v. New York Liquor Authority= their logo of the frog flipping people off was denied so the company sued and won because their logo is only put in bars, alcohol sections in stores, etc. • Due Process (procedural and substantive); Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments provide “no person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law.”; (Procedural) -Procedures depriving an individual of her rights must be fair and equitable. -Constitution requires...
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...Institute of Technology, Manipal University, Manipal 576 104, Karnataka, INDIA Official email: mitee.pwps2010@manipal.edu Contents • Project Basics • Project Selection • Project Statistics at a glance • Directors Notice dated Sept 15, 2009 • Project Activity Details Dept Details p Dept Faculty Details Internal project activity process External project activity process Evaluation pattern Dates to remember Documents Checklist General Advise Best Practices Contact details C t t d t il Department of Electrical & Electronics Engg, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal 02 Project Work … • What is … activity that enables the demonstration of a student(s) ability to use his / her skills for a real life situation Study on a specific area / problem that adds to the knowledge base Rigorous activity to acquire & apply appropriate research & thinking skills Innovative and original work Not a reproduction / repetition of anybody’s work Department of Electrical & Electronics Engg, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal 03 Objectives of Project Work • Unique opportunity to solve “REAL LIFE PROBLEMS” REAL PROBLEMS • Rich diversity of issues, topics, design methodologies and skill sets • Improving the students, individual and team-player capabilities p g , p y p • Integration of various knowledge skills (reading, comprehension, analysis, design implementation and documentation) • Importance of resource and time management, team work...
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...CHAPTER I BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Introduction Socializing by teenagers as they move through adolescence is one of the key components to "growing up." Early adolescents usually remain in same-sex groups, with very little social contact with the opposite sex. By the time they reach their mid-teens, the groupings tend to change, often forming a loose confederation of boys and girls. Adolescence years is a crucial time as it is a intermediary phase between childhood and adulthood and when a teenager faces relationship problem at this stage it serves long term effects on him or her. It is true when it is said that most of our development happens during this period both physically and emotionally.If relationship setback is grave, it can even affect teen’s future to quite an extend. A teen relationship contains many elements such as trust, honesty,communication, respect and time management and all play an essential role. If all these elements are balanced or managed effectively by the teenager it leads to healthy relationship. However, when abused or improperly addressed, those same relationship elements can lead to numerous problems. Infatuation or love? Some teens are not able to gauge their feelings well. They might mistakenly takeinfatuation for love. This is the stage when teenagers are most confused about their feelings. They are unable to decide and fail to make right decisions. When they enter into the relationship they might cut off from family and other friends.In...
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...[pic] School of Management Semester 1, Academic Session 2015/2016 Bachelor of Management COURSE OUTLINE ATW 395/3 – International Business Lecturer: Dr.Shankar Chelliah (DBA) Day/Time/Venue: Monday/9.00-10.50am/DK S email: shankarchelliah1@gmail.com Tel: 04 653 3426/012-4618731 Office: Level 2, Room 216, School of Management COURSE SYNOPSIS The course aims to introduce the core knowledge of international business as a core subject in the bachelor program. The students will be exposed to globalization, international business theories, government intervention in international business, emerging market, foreign market entry strategies and the existence of regional economic integration that affect international business. COURSE OBJECTIVES The objectives of the course are: 1. To enable students to understand the impact of globalisation and the key issues facing international businesses 2. To explain the environment in international business such as politics and law, emerging market and the regional economic integration 3. To make students appreciate the existence and use of fundamental international business theories and its evolution 4. To enable students to understand the various entry modes available to capture international market LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the course, students will be able to: 1. Acquire the pre-requisite knowledge of venturing a business at international level and describe the key concepts that driving globalization...
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...Mid-Term Study Guide: Rel 3510 Spring 2013 On your mid-term exam, you will answer 20 multiple choice questions (40 pts.), and I will ask you to identify in a few sentences four names or terms, drawn from a longer list (20 pts.). A good identification will answer the questions: who, what, when, where, why (if all of these are relevant). You will see these names or terms for the first time on the exam, but they will not be obscure. You will be able to choose the four that you can best identify from a list of 8-10. Finally, I will ask you to write one of the following essay questions. If you prepare an outline in advance for each of the questions, you will be well prepared for the exam. (40 pts.) 1. In the theological debate inaugurated by the priest, Arius, the interpretation of Proverbs 8:22 ("The Lord created me and before the ages He established me...") plays a key role. Explain how Arius understood this passage and what implications it had for his Christology. What was the response of his theological opponents, and what was the outcome of the debate for Arius, and for the Church? 2. Marcion initiated an important debate that has been held responsible for the impetus in the Church to establish a New Testament canon. Explain Marcion’s view of Christian scriptures. What position did he take concerning the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament? Why? What did his position imply concerning the nature of the Old Testament God, and the relationship between Judaism and Christianity...
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...operations management is means to achieve this. This course will be of interest to management majors and is a pre-requisite for some other management classes. This class can also be useful to students with other majors because every business has operation component. While primary objective of this course is to familiarize students with the basic concepts, techniques, methods and applications of operations managements. It will provide them with an understanding of operations and the role that they play within an organization. By the end of the course, students should have developed an appreciation for the challenges in providing world class products and services and the ability to use some analytical tools and conceptual frameworks to guide their thinking about operations. After successful completion of the course, students are...
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...AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH Faculty of Business Administration Department of Management BBA Program COURSE OUTLINE Term : Summer 2014-2015 I. Course Code and Title :BBA 1101– Introduction to Business II. Credit : 3 Credit hours III. Course Faculty :Stanley Rodrick Assistant Professor, Department of Marketing Faculty of Business Administration Faculty Room, Level# 3, Campus# 1, AIUB Email: stanley@aiub.edu Telephone: 8820865, 9890804, 9894641 Ext: 532 Section | Day | Time | Room | A1 | Sunday & Tuesday | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | 121 | A8 | Monday & Wednesday | 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm | 521 | Vision AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH (AIUB) envisions promoting professionals and excellent leadership catering to the technological progress and development needs of the country. Mission AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH (AIUB) is committed to provide quality and excellent computer-based academic programs responsive to the emerging challenges of the time. It is dedicated to nurture and produce competent world class professional imbued with strong sense of ethical values ready to face the competitive world of arts, business, science, social science and technology. Course Description The lesson has been prepared to provide students a revelation of the different forms of business activities. It covers up the thought of business, ideas, social responsibilities, moral values, structure...
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...TERRORISM, WAR, PEACE AND HUMAN RIGHTS FACULTY GUIDEBAC 445 FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY OPTIONS BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CONTEMPORARY STUDIES COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will explore ethical, theoretical, and practical questions relating to terrorism, the engagement of war, cultural and ethnic conflicts. This course will explore why we wage war, the development of terrorism and its impact on societies, society’s quest for peace and the methods attempted to achieve peace. This course will also explore the concept of human rights and how terrorism and war impact these rights. © Copyright Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO, January 2007. COURSE OVERVIEW TOPICS • Historic and philosophical positions on war • Contemporary moral foundations on war • Human rights • Terrorism • Humanitarian intervention and preemptive war • Religious positions on war • Toward a theory of just peace COURSE OVERVIEW INTRODUCTORY NOTES TO FACULTY The subjects of war, peace, terrorism and human rights are daily fare in the media. While people form strong opinions on these matters and tend to regard them as right or wrong, many do not have the skills to analyze and clearly articulate a rationale for their positions. The purpose of this course is thus twofold: to equip students with the ethical theories needed to make a judgment...
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...COURSE STUDY GUIDE OF MARKETING MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING Course Outline for Fall Semester 2014 Course Title :Marketing Management Course Code : Number of Credits :3 Instructor :MehwishZafar Office Hours : Thursday 12:00-2:00 Office : Faculty Room Email : zafar.m@iuk.edu.pk Course Objective In this course, students develop a critical appreciation of the basic concepts and techniques of marketing management and strategy with an emphasis on creating customer value and building customer relationships. The course develops concepts and skills necessary for marketing decision-making and illustrates how various decision-making tools apply to actual business situations. The goal of this course is to develop a disciplined process for addressing marketing issues and problems in a variety of settings, and to give students the tools and background necessary to think through marketing problems. Student Email Criteria - ‘Netiquette’ In business, as with course related correspondence, e-mail is regarded as a professional means of communication. Proper sentence structure, capitalization, and punctuation are required. Proper information must be included within each e-mail: Include the course number in subject line Make sure your name is on any attachment you mail me. I often will print them out, and then I don’t know from whom they came. For all online communication, proper “netiquette” is expected: correct spelling, correct grammar, proper formatting (avoid all caps and overuse...
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...Warning, this is a study guide, not a cheat sheet. 1. Prepare a statement showing the incremental cash flows for this project over an 8-year period. -Initial investment: The initial investment (I) is the sum of the investment in plant and equipment. I = $1,000,000 -Working Capital: The additional net investment in inventory and receivables is the working capital needed for the project: WC = $200,000 There is no additional info about the WC, so we can assume that it will not change over the project's life. Then Working Capital Change for each year Yi is: this is a study guide, not a cheat sheet. ChWCi = Previous Year WC - Current WC = 0 (for i=1 to 7) and ChWC0 = -$200,000 The working capital is recovered, this means that for the end of the year 8 it will be zero or: this is a study guide, not a cheat sheet. ChWC8 = $200,000 -Depreciation: For the first five years Yi (i = 1 to 5): Di = (Invest in plant and equipment)/5 = $1,000,000/5 = $200,000 For the years 6 to 8 the depreciation will be zero. this is a study guide, not a cheat sheet. -Revenues: For the first year the expected revenues will be: R1 = $950,000 For the years Yi (i=2 to 8): Ri = $1,500,000 -Expenses: Indirect incremental costs will be $80,000 all the eight years. For each year the direct costs will be 0.55*Ri. Then for each year Yi (i=1 to 8), the expenses (Ei) will be: this is a study guide, not a cheat sheet. Ei = $80,000 + 0.55*Ri...
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...EDUCATION THE WILLIAM P. CAREY PROGRAM IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 660.203.02 – Financial Accounting Spring 2009 Tuesdays 6:15 – 9:00 Shaffer 2 Instructor: Lynn Kingsley, CPA, MS Rm. 104, Whitehead Hall e-mail:lynnkingsley@comcast.net Office Hours: 5:15 – 6:00 Tuesdays, or by appointment Teaching Asst: Shane Betman e-mail: sbetman@jhu.edu cell: 732-757-5927 Office Hours: 1:00 – 2:00 Thursdays Course Description: In this course we will study how accountants analyze and report business transactions using financial accounting. No prior accounting knowledge or skill is required for successful completion of this course. Required Text: Libby, Robert, Libby, Patricia A. and Short, Daniel G., Financial Accounting, 6th Edition, 2009, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc,. New York, NY. Companion website: www.mhhe.com/libby6e Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: * Understand basic financial accounting terms and concepts * Understand, prepare, and analyze basic financial statements * Identify and properly treat basic accounting transactions * Analyze and communicate basic accounting data * Use basic accounting data to make effective financial decisions Class Communications This class will utilize WebCT which can be accessed at www.webct.jhu.edu using your JHED user id and password. All handouts and communications will be posted on this site. It is expected that...
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