...EMSE 6850 Introduction to Management Science Year 2013 – 2014 First deadline is 31st December 2013 Absolute deadline is 5th January 2014 Assessment You are required to prepare a business report on a Management Science related problem of your choice. The report should be a self-contained (3000 words max) document explaining the problem; the method of your choice with justification; application analysis and outcomes. The maximum number of words is 3000 words but you are allowed to add any appendices should you deem necessary. The contents should be as follows: Executive Summary One page description of the business problem tackled, the MS approached used, and outcomes. Document signposts Table of contents and tables of figures and tables (if needed). Use of citation and references as appropriate. Introduction A description of the business problem faced and the objectives as laid down by the management group. You may refer to Hillier and Hillier for help in describing the problem. Method used Present the MS method used and why you thought it was the most appropriate amongst other methods. Your justification of the choice is an important part of your assessment Implementation A description of how the raw problem is converted into a spreadsheet model. Please provide details of the raw data and the steps followed for populating it in Excel Analysis Provide alternative solutions and scenarios and their respective outcomes. This should be accompanied by a...
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...| ------------------------------------------------- FACULTY OF COMPUTING, ENGINEERING and SCIENCE | Final mark awarded:_____ | Assessment Cover Sheet and Feedback Form 2015/16 Module Code:NG4H252 | Module Title: Research Methods for Engineers | Module Lecturer: Dr Meinwen Taylor | Assessment Title and Tasks: Research Methods | Assessment No. 1 of 1 | No. of pages submitted in total including this page: Completed by student | Word Count of submission(if applicable): Completed by student | Date Set: 9th March 2016 | Submission Date: 27th April 2016 | Return Date: 25th May 2016 | Part A: Record of Submission (to be completed by Student) | Extenuating CircumstancesIf there are any exceptional circumstances that may have affected your ability to undertake or submit this assignment, make sure you contact the Advice Centre on your campus prior to your submission deadline. | Fit to sit policy: The University operates a fit to sit policy whereby you, in submitting or presenting yourself for an assessment, are declaring that you are fit to sit the assessment. You cannot subsequently claim that your performance in this assessment was affected by extenuating factors. | Plagiarism and Unfair Practice Declaration: By submitting this assessment, you declare that it is your own work and that the sources of information and material you have used (including the internet) have been fully identified and properly acknowledged as required. Additionally, the work presented...
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...organizational backgrounds. Additionally this information is utilized, in an assortment of techniques, in order to assist in making organizations more successful. Successful groups are characteristically more constructive, frequently offer better quality assistance to individuals, and are typically more economically profitable than less successful groups. Organizational psychology has become a prominent necessity within companies all over the world, regardless of size. With the growing number of competitors providing similar services and stressful expectations of continued success, this position proves time and again to be one of the crucial significance. Organizational psychologists offer a corporation unbiased, fresh ideas in the area of improvement and advancement using various methods of analysis and research. This paper will define the use of organizational psychology; explain the evolution of the field of organizational psychology; Compare and contrast organizational psychology with at least two related disciplines; and analyze the role of research and statistics in this form of psychology. Define Organizational Psychology Organizational psychology uses the technical psychological principles and research methodology to study numerous topics that are vital to comprehending human behavior in different organizations. An applied field, organizational psychology is relevant to numerous work settings, applies research in the effort to increase productivity in the...
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...I work as a community nurse and I have recently become intrigued about one of my patients requiring treatment for a leg ulcer. For the purpose of this assignment I shall call her MA, because as a nurse and a professional I have professional and ethical duty to protect patient identities (Quacker Nursing Council [QNC]2010). My rationale for selection of topic is that Leg ulcers (LU) cost this country’s health service an estimated 200million quars per year in hospitalisation fees for those individuals who do not have health insurance (Quacker Health Board [QHB] 2012, Wilson 2010). An outline of LU is provided in Appendix One, while Appendix two provides a synopsis of MA and her LU. Community nurses are increasingly seeing patients with LU as insurers only pay for three episodes of treatment for one condition (Medins 2011). This disadvantages those patients like MA, as if they have a long term or chronic condition they may not receive treatment or care and this in turn will raise the country’s morbidity and mortality rates. In the UK the Government provides all healthcare free at the point of delivery and prevention of ill- Health and patient’s taking responsibility for managing their own illness or disease is viewed as an important Public Health Strategy ( DH 2010). In this assignment I will discuss strengths and limitations of evidence based practice (EBP),sourcing different forms of evidence which will enable me to provide the best evidence-based practice I can for my patients...
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...PhDbox.in, your guide to professional PhD thesis PhDbox.in is one of its kind research consultancies which provides PhD students superior quality PhD thesis writing and editing services. With our expertise and extensive presence in the field of research, we are assisting PhD students across India. The thesis proposal is one of the utmost important aspects of PhD. However, due to lack of knowledge and experience, many students struggle to deliver a proper PhD thesis paper. On the other hand, a quality research paper needs end-to-end knowledge of the research methodologies and the subject. Not only is that, the presentation and logical flow of the content equally important to achieve a good grade. At PhDbox.in, our services range from helping students preparing their thesis proposal to helping them in all aspects of their PhD, including editing the research papers. We have a team of highly professional academic writers from the best universities across the world, who help us deliver the best in quality research papers. Their proficiency also helps us to offer consulting services in different subjects. However, it is not only the quality, our customised services, 24/7 customer services, on time project delivery and 100% plagiarism free services also make us unique. During the research paper creation process, our team helps the students with prompt service at all the required stages. Nevertheless, our service is affordable to all the PhD students. On top of that, we provide...
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...study This research study has general and specific objectives. 1.3.1. General objective of the study The general objective of the study is to assess the classroom management in higher education the case with the teaching-learning of psychology of the Addis Ababa university. 1.3.2. Specific Objectives The specific objectives of the study are: •To identify the major factors affecting the quality of classroom management. •To suggest different possibilities to improve classroom management. 1.4. Significance of the Study The result of the study will give insight to the teacher and other stake holders to revisit its classroom management. And it will be also used as one reference material for people who will undertake further research in this area. 1.5. Scope of the Study Due to possible constraints in terms of time and finance the study covered only second year regular psychology students of the Addis Ababa university. 1.6. Limitation of the Study There may be Shortage of time, finance and lack of cooperation from participants. 1.7. Research design and methodology 1.7.1 Data collection method Self administer questioner will be distributed to teachers and students found in the data collection period. 1.7.2 Data analysis and presentation The collected data will be coded and entered using EPI INFO windows version 3.5.3, and cleared and analyzed by SPSS for windows version 16 and presented with frequency tables percentage and charts...
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...Case Study 1 1. What is the current situation faced by the company? In order to find out the current situation of Saxonville, I conducted a SWOT analysis: StrengthsHas a national distribution network.Is already recognized as a national brand.They offer a variety of quality products. | WeaknessesSelling Italian sausage from a German company.There is no product differentiation.No positioning in the market.Vivio is not a popular Italian name. | OpportunitiesNo national Italian sausage brand.Can sell easier because Saxonville is recognized nationally.The Italian sausage market is growing. | ThreatsCan cannibalize sales of their brats. Face the competition of 29 locally established brands. | 2. How was the research methodology determined?(pay attention to exhibit 3, exhibit 9 and 11) The research methodology was determined by Bank’s four step process. The first step is conducting qualitative research to understand behaviors and needs of the target consumers. The second step is a consumer sessions where they use what they have “heard to develop and then gain reactions to different positioning ideas.” The third step they refine what they have learned into concepts and have consumers prioritize and improve them. The fourth step, concepts are put into monadic testing, which puts out a test score that is then used to decide whether or not the idea is profitable (If people are willing to buy it or not). 3. What were the research results? (hint: exhibit 4, 6, 9,11) Research...
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...performance of the students due to their study environments. RESEARCH QUESTIONS i. What are the general perceptions of students on the effect of the accommodation have on their academic performance? ii. What are the factors that affect their study environments in relations to their academic performance? iii. What are the possible solutions to the problems affecting the academic performance of the students due to their study environments. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY The findings of this study will help everyone; especially the students in assessing the environments where they live and study, and in addition it has provided information on student assessment of the availability of facilities in helping students in their studies and the quality of live on campus. It was also hoped that the information collected will be useful to the University management in defining their priority areas at the University when preparing and approving the budget of the institution. The information will also help the University management in determining rules and principles on safety, expansion of facilities and effective rules in guiding students’ accommodation. CONCEPTUAL KEY TERMS * Student Accommodation in...
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...Name Instructor Course Date Summary The article to be summarized is titled From Data to Theory: Elements of Methodology in Empirical Phenomenological Research in Practical Theology1 it is authored by Hans-Günter Heimbrock. He indicates that practical theologians have initiated investigations and scientific researches that are associated with faith and religion. These theological studies have been made possible with the increase social science methods, which are being applied by the researchers to indicate the theological knowledge that can be used in social dynamics, contexts and conditions related to the religious life. Pastoral works have these studies to thank as they help them in conducting their works effectively. Heimbrock also instigates that the there has been a growing interest for theological studies ever since the introduction of the scientific methodology in theological work. The methodologies have increased the criteria and the standards of theological studies that can be used in the empirical research. The aspect of religion can be understood through the implication of religious research that is being increased through the means of social scientific instruments. Different aspects on religious studies and scientific methods can be applied in these studies. However, this paper will scrutinize some of the methodologies that can be applied in understanding the empirical side of religion through the stimulation of the correct standards of discussions and researches...
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...to absorbed knowledge. The difference between the terminal performance of the learner and his/her base level performance is normally attributed to effective teaching by means of teaching methodologies use by the teacher. Teacher factor is one of the strongest determinants of successful learning that contribute to the study habits of students. Study habits and teaching methodologies performed a very important role in the learning process. Through the advancement in our technology some changes occur in teaching procedures, the help of printed materials learning become complex. The skill in selecting methodologies in the context of certain lesson is critical. The teacher has mastered this ability through sharp and intensive observation of how students learn. Choosing on what teaching methodologies to be used can contribute on the study habits of the students. It is expected that when teachers used the best teaching method, students might study lessons easily. Psychologists and educational experts are aware of this situation and use their knowledge about learning, about techniques and procedures to study and apply it to teaching process. How can we obtain learnings by means of study habit? Salandanan (2005) asserts that, “[i]t includes the teachers’ to implement a particular methodology in presenting a lesson” (p. 50). Formulation of instructional objectives lead to good study habits. Students find this situation as an interrelated to each one. Study habit is affected...
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... Synopsis submitted by: Arifa Jamil Syed BBA (General) 541110506 Table of Content Executive Summary 3 Part 1: Understanding the industry & company 4 Part 2: Introduction 6 Objective 6 Methodology 7 Conclusion 8 5. Recommendation 8 Part 3: 1. Appendix 9 (Part 1) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The goal of this project is to apply systems based engineering principles for the requirements development, tradeoff analysis, and verification and validation of an automated inventory management system. The...
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...RESEARCH PROPOSAL PART I: BASIC INFORMATION PROJECT TITLE: “TRACER STUDY OF GRADUATES OF THE COLLEGE OF HOME SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY OF IFUGAO STATE UNIVERSITY POTIA CAMPUS, ALFONSO LISTA, IFUGAO: S.Y 2006 – 2011” STUDY TITLE: TRACER STUDY AS A PARADIGM FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF QUALITY COURSE PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AT IFUGAO STATE UNIVERSITY, POTIA CAMPUS. RESEARCH PROPONENTS: 1. Sheila Mae F. Alojado 2. Jericoh B. Ticgue 3. R-jay S. Villarta Adviser: Dr. Patricia A. Alguyon IMPLEMENTING / FUNDING AGENCY: Ifugao State University PROJECT DURATION: June 2012 – October 2012 PROJECT LOCATION: COLLEGE OF HOME SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, IFSU Potia Campus FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT: Introduction It must be acknowledged that Ifugao State University, Alfonso Lista Campus has some of the best higher education institutions in the Region with well equipped workshops and laboratories and professionally staffed with a variety of scholarly professionals. These institutions turn out a large number of associates, graduates and post graduate students in various disciplines and professions. In addition with these, institutions reform their curricula and course programmes at regular intervals to be able to keep abreast with the needs of the rapid technological, societal and institutional changes to be able to meet the requirement of clients. However, once these...
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...INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ASSIGNMENT - I Submitted to: Submitted by: Prof. Dinesh Khurana Sweta Singh 14PGDMHR44 2014-2016 Q.1. Does the opening vignette in the beginning of this chapter require research? Why/why not? In case your answer is yes, what type of research would you advocate to EEE? Yes, it does require research and explanatory research is required for EEE as a detailed and thorough findings are to be aimed at. Q.2. You are a business manager with the ITC group of hotels. You receive a customer satisfaction report on your international hotels from the research agency to which you had outsourced the work. What or how will you evaluate the quality of work done in the study? Customer satisfaction report should focus on issues like what are the services with which customers are not very satisfied. So this can be seen through the revenue generated from various services. Also which hotel among the group of hotels customers find the best. Whether the revenues generated from the hotels match the results of the survey. If research shows any particular aspect that customers feel is missing in the group of hotels. Q.3. A lot of business magazines conduct surveys, for example the best management schools in the country; the top ten banks in the country; the best schools to study in, etc. What do you think...
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...Table of Contents SL | Content | Page | Chapter-1: Research Methodology | 1.1 | Origin of the study | 1 | 1.2 | Scopes of the study | 1 | 1.3 | Objectives of the study | 1 | 1.4 | Methodology | 2 | 1.5 | Data collection | 3 | 1.6 | Significance of the report | 4 | 1.7 | Limitations | 5 | | Chapter-2: Overview of the industry | 2.1 | Introduction | 7 | 2.2 | Pharmaceutical sector in Bangladesh | 7 | 2.3 | Market size and growth | 8 | 2.4 | Major players | 11 | 2.5 | Underlying threat | 12 | 2.6 | Pricing of drug | 13 | 2.7 | Regulatory authorities | 14 | | Chapter-3: Overview of the organization | 3.1 | Company profile | 15 | 3.2 | Strategic analysis | 17 | 3.3 | Policies | 19 | 3.4 | Overview of the ACI Pharmaceuticals | 24 | 3.5 | Services | 28 | 3.6 | Products | 29 | 3.7 | Market | 32 | 3.8 | Distribution | 32 | 3.9 | Future plan | 33 | 3.10 | SWAT analysis of ACI Pharmaceuticals | 34 | 3.11 | Organogram | 35 | Chapter-4: Analysis of Business Potentiality in Urban and Market Position | 4.1 | Market share of ACI Pharmaceuticals | 37 | 4.2 | Growth of ACI Pharmaceuticals | 38 | 4.3 | Potential business sectors for ACI Pharmaceuticals | 39 | 4.4 | Strategies taken by ACI Pharmaceuticals | 42 | 4.5 | Key Challenges | 44 | | Chapter-5: Recommendation & conclusion | 5.1 | Recommendation | 46 | 5.2 | Conclusion | 47 | 5.3 | Bibliography | 48 | 5.4 | Appendix | 49 | Executive Summary ...
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...fans, swords, handbags, parasols and umbrellas. Accessories that are worn may include, jackets, boots and shoes, cravats, ties, hats, sunglasses, belts, gloves, muffs, jewellery, watches, shawls, scarves, socks, bonnets and stockings. Objective of our Research Two main objectives: 1. List most profitable accessories in India. 2. List most popular accessories in India. What is Most Profitable Accessory? Most Profitable Accessory is one which generates more revenues compared to input cost. The Market Price of such accessory will be high compared to the actual cost to the producer. What is Most Popular Accessory? Most Popular Accessory is one which has quality of being well-liked and which is common amongst people. Listing Most Popular Accessory Formal Method Research Methodology: The methodology for the research work will constitute both secondary and primary research. The details of the research work should be as shown below: Data Sources: Secondary Data Sources- The secondary data will consist of information like the Macro-economic scenario of Indian economy, Present status, growth trends, and the future outlook for the sector, Sector specific details and relevant information. The main sources of the information shall be (a) the Government of...
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