...Contact/Instructional hours: 56 (34 Theory, 22 Lab) GS1145 Strategies for the Technical Professional Syllabus COURSE SUMMARY COURSE DESCRIPTION This course reviews characteristic and trends of the global information society including basic information processing, Internet research, other skills used by the technical professionals and techniques that can be used for independent technical learning. MAJOR INSTRUCTIONAL AREAS 1. Getting Started at ITT Technical Institute 2. Productivity Software 3. Overview of Technology Tools 4. Microsoft Word 5. Microsoft PowerPoint 6. Microsoft Excel 7. Microsoft Access 8. Communication Tools 9. Exploring Career Goals 21st-century skills o Changes in work and the workplace o Building marketable proficiencies o Projecting professionalism ITT Technical Institute Career Services Resources o Targeting job descriptions o Transferable skills Crafting a Resume 10. Skills and Techniques of a Successful Student Strategies for independent learning Learning styles Note-taking strategies Test-taking techniques © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. [2] 10/29/2013 GS1145 Strategies for the Technical Professional Syllabus Critical thinking Problem solving Basic research skills o ITT Tech Virtual Library o Web searches o Citing sources Time management Working in teams COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this course, you should be able to: 1. Gather relevant information using ITT Technical Institute resources, such as student...
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...MGT 218 Chapter 4: An investigation into how Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) and Lean concepts could improve the effectiveness of Sheffield University and give them a strategic edge. 4.1 Introduction The University of Sheffield (TUoS) is currently among the world’s top higher learning institutions, largely due to its high quality staff members and modern infrastructure. To maintain and improve its status among the world’s elite, it is fundamental for the University to understand and implement Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) to its existing processes. BPR can be defined as the fundamental rethinking and radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in critical, contemporary measures of performance, such as cost, quality, service, and speed (Hammer & Champy, 1990). This chapter aims to dwell deeper into how changing or adding on to existing processes and systems can benefit the University and its stakeholders 4.2 The Current State Of The University’s Systems and Processes In the past, many universities have restructured the way they ran their business. One good example would be the Montana State University in the United States, which in 2006 reviewed their old financial and administrative processes and subsequently identified areas for improvement. As a result, they managed to increase overall efficiency and eliminate unnecessary costs. The University of Sheffield currently runs SAP software, and have been doing so since 2007. One...
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...known as Soccer in the U.S.) was and still is the most popular sport in regards to viewership worldwide. In 2006 it was estimated that the sport of football was played by more than 265 million people, and continuing to grow (These estimates were up from 2000, estimated 42 million). Profession leagues exist throughout the world and the most popular teams were in Western Europe. The history of modern day soccer dates back to 1863, although there was early evidence of soccer being played as a sport in China between the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC. In China, it was mentioned that people dribbled leather balls by kicking it into a small net. Recorded facts also support the fact that Romans and Greeks used to play ball for fun and leisure. (Jetzen, 2013). Background of Nike: Co-founded by Phil Knight (former University of Oregon Track Athlete) and Bill Bowers, initially under the name Blue-Ribbon sports in 1962. After a business relationship ended with their overseas manufacturer, they changed the name in 1972 to what is now known as Nike. In 1975 Nike signed its “first” of many big name athletes in Steve Prefontaine. A local University of Oregon track athlete who at the time who held every known track record from the 2k to 10k meters. (Please note that ultimately, Steve Prefontaine was #1 in his sport as this has meaning throughout the case to Nike’s overall strategy). By 1979 Nike owned 50% of the “running shoe” market share (As this was there focus). After taking the leap and going public...
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...servant, and situa- tional. A review of the experiences of six leaders who embody these styles reveals that each mode of operating has its pros and cons; there is no sin- gle best approach. Being aware of one’s leadership style and that of others makes it possible to lever- age strengths and compensate for weaknesses and to properly match individuals to a particular role or task—for the good of the entire organization. ©C 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Whether they are involved in politics, corporate America, or a nonprofit endeavor, the style in which managers and other professionals exert their lead- ership can determine the outcome of their efforts. As the American businessman and political fig- ure Erskine Bowles said, “Leadership is the key to 99 percent of all successful efforts” (Kruse, 2012). But what is the best leadership style to use? There is no simple answer to this seemingly simple ques- tion. One’s leadership style depends on several fac- tors, including the personality of the leader, the or- ganizational culture (and the many subcultures that may exist within it), the personalities of the people to be led, and the overall state of the organization. Certainly, exploring the leadership styles that have proven to be successful in a variety of environments can help pinpoint those that might work best in in- fluencing people and bringing about positive orga- nizational change. What Is Leadership Style? The ASPIRA Association (2012) defines leadership style as: “a form...
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...Memorandum To: From: Date: Re: Target Security Breach Target Credit Card Information Security Breach According to corporate.target.com, Target released message to their card holders on December 19, 2013("A Message From Ceo Gregg Steinhafel About Target’s Payment Card Issues", 2014). Target explains there was unauthorized access to their payment data. Guests who made purchases in their stores between Nov. 27th – Dec. 15th 2013 may be at risk. Target let their customers know that the information breach included customer name, credit or debit card number, and the expiration date and CVV code on the back. Target made this a top priority for their customers and to ensure they didn’t lose any customers, they hired a third-party forensics firm to investigate the crime and help with any additional crimes similar to this that might happen in the future. Target did all they could to inform all the authorities and financial institutions as soon as they heard about the issue. Target now offers credit monitoring on all accounts that may have been tampered with. They really tried to ensure the clients felt safe while shopping there, and went out of their way to prove to customers that they had their best interest in mind. The CEO of the company, Gregg Steinhafel, even released a personal letter to the “guests” explaining the situation and the steps Target has taken to ensure this does not happen again ("A Message From Ceo Gregg Steinhafel About...
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...and ten years- I felt that I could do more than that in this paper. My finished product is a cursory overview of some of the roles and functions of Human Resource Management. I cover challenges in the industry/role, trends in the Human Resource segment of the employer market, and finally give a review of job prospects per the initial assignment. I believe that by producing a finished product with this scope and depth, I have learned much more than I would have by simply drilling down to the job prospects data. The first areas I provide commentary on are challenges that Human Resource Managers face on a daily basis in their job duties, specifically: * Challenge #1- Leadership Development * Challenge #2- Retaining and Rewarding the Best Employees * Challenge #3- Development of a Positive Corporate Culture Next, I transition to covering three interesting trends/innovations that Human Resource Management needs to understand to be successful in the workplace today: * Trend & Innovation #1- Employee Loyalty and Methods to Establish * Trend & Innovation #2- Work/Life Balance and Strategies * Trend & Innovation #3- Growing Diversity in the Workplace Third, I dive into data that shows the job trending for Human Resource Management: * General prospects for Human Resource Management * Prospects for the target state of Minnesota * Prospects for the target state of South Carolina * Comparative data examining the job prospects, salary data...
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...Institution: University of Limerick Programme of study: MA in Business Management Year of Submission: 2013 Names: Kevin South, Kevin Doherty and Michael Griffin Student ID’s: 13023543, 0751294, and 13051539 Module Title: Management Principles MG6111 Lecturer: Marese Kelly Table of Contents Introduction Page. 1 Mission Statement Page. 1 Vision Statement Page. 1 Problem 1: Planning Page. 2 Strategic Planning 1.1 Page. 3 Contingency Planning 1.2 Page. 4 Problem 2: Lack of internal & external analysis during the planning process Pages. 5-9 Problem 3: Inadequacy of micro-environmental analysis while planning Pages. 10-13 Recommendations Page. 14 Recommendation 1.1: Strategic planning Page. 14 Recommendation 1.2: Contingency planning Page. 15 Recommendation 2: SWOT analysis Page. 16 Recommendation 3: Competitive environment analysis Page. 17 Conclusion Page. 18 Bibliography Pages: 19-20 Introduction: In 1921, HMV’s first official store was opened in London’s Oxford Street by the very well-known British composer and conductor, Sir Edward Elgar. Through the years the company steadily increased in size but “it was really in the Eighties, through the combined catalyst of Liveaid in 1985 and the advent...
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...Name : Nilofer Sumra Student ID – 20121566 Class – 119 Marketing Management Individual Assignment 4.705 Question: 1 The biggest task for any of Blackberry in today’s era is to implement the effective marketing strategy with the endorsement of accurate marketing mix. Through initiatives & marketing strategies company attempts to capture maximum returns - this entire practice refers to value based marketing. Here Blackberry is in consistent effort to create a strong brand which influences consumers to give constructive feedback. Value based marketing starts with escalating correlation of sales and marketing. One of the core concepts of Marketing is Holistic Marketing concept, where everything matters in marketing is acknowledged. Wider and incorporated outlook is essential for the developing, implementing and designing marketing strategies for Blackberry. For RIM it’s inevitable to see the challenges from brand’s viewpoint but it’s not complete without considering consumer’s perspective. Once the market’s needs have changed, Blackberry should shift with it. [pic] • The complex market of phone industry forces Blackberry to deliver variety of differentiated products with fast pace in global market. All products should be distinguished with each other with the means of functionality and should be able to engage customer with unbeatable features and designs. Here the...
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...consolidation EMEA Fin Systems Training 2 Agenda Dell strategy past to present Dell History Strategy Dell direct model Dell.com Dell embracing the channel Strategy shift 1) Going private – change in strategy? 2) 3 1) http://techaisle.com/blog/2012/04/dell-confirms-its-position-as-an-end-to-end-solutions-company/ 2) http://www.forbes.com/sites/connieguglielmo/2013/10/30/you-wont-have-michael-dell-to-kick-around-anymore/ Dell History 4 Dell Timeline 1986 1989 1988 1984 Industry's fastest performing PC (12MHz, 286based system) M. Dell founded company 5 1st Dell™ laptop computer, the 316LT Dell completes its initial public offering http://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/uscorp1/about-dell-company-timeline 1996 1994 1999 Dell.com launches, generating $1 million in sales per day just 6m after the site went live. Dell™ PowerEdge™ server line. Dell ranked No. 1 in PCs in the U.S., No. 1 worldwide in PCs for large and medium businesses Dell Timeline 2000 2001 Sales on dell.com reach $40 million a day. 2009 We top the list of...
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...Coming up with creative ideas for photo taking can be challenging enough, but getting the lighting right can be even more challenging. Lighting contributes many different feelings and effects when it comes to pictures. It can change the image, the mood and even the point of the photograph. Back lighting, artificial lighting, and simple portrait lighting are just a few examples of all the different types of lighting that can be used in photography. The image above illustrates back lighting. http://www.vistaview360.com/photography/contre_jour.htm. Back lighting is when light is behind your subject and is directed at your camera. Lighting in back often creates silhouettes easily which is demonstrated above. When mixed with fog or different atmospheric conditions, this can increase the dramatic effect of the photo. This may take practice or multiple shots since “an over exposed (too dark) photograph can result when the light is coming from behind the subject or when the subject is against a much brighter background, such as the sky” (Freeman Ch. 3 Pg. 70). Silhouettes are not the only purpose of backlight photography. Backlight photography can be used to achieve many looks. This next image is another example of using backlight, which looks completely different. (http://www.clickinmoms.com/blog/easy-backlighting-tips-for-your-photography-by-michael-kormos/ First, your exposure...
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...Course Project Hosp 590 Keller Graduate School of Management October 20, 2013 Introduction The event that will be planned will be the wedding between Jenna and Rob. This wedding is themed “A midnight walk in the park” and offers a variety of different activities and amenities for guests. The event will occur at a major Chicagoland hotel with a centralized location to airports, shopping and other tourist activities. One notable impacting factor to the event is the demographic of guests. The bride’s family contributes to over half of the attendees. The bride’s parents have also been divorced for over fifteen years with lots of tension between the families. It will be critical when planning the event that components are added into the wedding plans to help prevent conflict and reduce the risk associated with guests not being able to attend a joint event together. Planning to match the selected theme and carry tones of the theme through all elements of the event will lead to events success and ensure that the happy couple and other guests are attend a wedding to remember. Stakeholders The wedding between Rob and Jenna has a variety of different stakeholders with many different goals and objectives. The first set of stakeholders includes the bride and groom, Jenna and Rob. The happy couple have the goals to have a successful event day, memorable wedding with each guest feeling as though they have escaped the Chicagoland area for an evening and entered a park at...
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...Part IV Katie Schulz Mrs. Polski Modern Problems May 2, 2013 Introduction~ Animal experimentation began in the early 3rd and 4th centuries BCE with the Greeks performing the first experiments on living animals. Ever since these early periods there has been a search to answer the question of whether animal testing is ethical. This question is proposed due to the suffering of animals during medical experimentation. Veterinarian, Peter M. Henrickson, found this to be the case in his experience during a veterinary class. The research began on Rodney a shepherd mix. “The first thing we did was neuter him, a seemingly benign project, except it took us an hour to complete the usual 20-minute procedure, and an anesthetic overdose kept him out for 36 hours. Afterward, he recovered his strength quickly and felt good” (Henrickson, Par. 4). They then proceeded to do an abdominal exploratory, opening his abdomen and then closing him again. “This was the first major surgery for any of us, and, with inadequate supervision, we did not close him properly. By the next morning, his incision had opened and he was sitting on his small intestine. Hastily, we sewed him up again, and he survived. But it was a week or more before he could resume walks he had come to eagerly anticipate” (Henrickson, Par. 6). After Rodney’s slow recovery they once again put him under anesthesia. “We broke his leg and repaired it with a steel pin. After this, Rodney seemed in almost constant pain, his temperature...
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...Table of Content Abstract 3 1. Introduction 3 2. M-Commerce 4 3. Groupon 4 3.1 Groupon’s Business Model 4 3.2 Groupon’s Target Audience 6 3.3 Groupon’s Market Positioning 7 3.4 Groupon’s Strategy 8 3.5 Groupon’s Retail Mix 9 3.5.1 Groupon Consumer Category (Groupon, 2013) 9 3.5.2 Groupon Merchant Tools (Groupon, 2013) 9 3.5.3 Groupon Resources (Groupon, 2013) 10 3.5.4 Groupon Socials Innovation (Groupon, 2013) 10 3.6 Groupon’s Direct Competitors 11 4. Suggestion for Groupon’s Competitive Advantage 12 5. Conclusion 13 Works Cited 14 List of Figure Figure 1 Atonomy of Groupon Deal 5 Figure 2 Comparision of Service Offered 6 Figure 3 Groupon Customer Satisfaction Rank 7 Figure 4 Comparison of Revenue 10 Abstract In this paper I am going to briefly explain on an exploding new and fast growing retail model called Groupon. Groupon is a type of Electronic Commerce; it is believed that e-commerce or E-Retailing will surpass brick and mortars format as the method of choice for consumer near future and it’s already proven in some country. Most of my finding is from electronic source which I have cited it accordingly. It is difficult to obtain reports and details about Malaysian Groupon so most of the reference in this paper are summarised from global reports, trends and researched on Groupon worldwide. 1. Introduction Electronic commerce or commonly known as E-Commerce; Is where the buying and selling of products or services...
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...Introduction of Industry and Company Standing The company that I am working now is a brick and mortar company, which named Jefferson. The company has no E-commerce transaction. After doing some research on how to establish an E-commerce website for the company, we had come out with the whole idea on how to achieve it. Jefferson is a clothing company which origin from Malaysia. The main business we are doing all the time was producing cloth with affordable price yet fashionable for male. Going back to the history of the brands, in 1987, the company started their businesses in Komtar, Penang. Through years, the company had sails through successfully with the company’s strong venture in manufacturing and retailing their clothing. As time goes by the company has graced the fashion industry with beautiful apparels from formal lounge suits to off shelf design, smart casuals and classic lifestyle apparels. Riding the wave of paradigm, Jefferson moved beyond custom tailoring to its own classy boutiques and house brand. With this, the core of the company still remains as time passes by which is to produce high quality products from time to time. The company will always have and always welcome customer’s feedback for better understanding about their needs and concerns. Besides that, we also provide custom made clothes for some special occasion. We have this service is because we want to make sure our cloth is always up to the trend and able to compete with our competitors. We have...
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...examining this situation people can get self-awareness when trekking the back country in search of entertainment and adventure. In recent years the increment of people participating in winter events like snowboarding or skiing has created more and more accidents in which many people have lost their lives. In accordance with American Avalanche Association there have been 27 fatalities between December 2013 and May 2014 (American Avalanche Association, 2014). Also in accordance with this organization after 35 minutes, a buried victim has an only 27 percent chance of survival (American Avalanche Association, 2014). By reading this paper one will learn how to become aware on how to survive an avalanche and how to help other victims of avalanches. Another important aspect of survival is to remember when a situation like surviving an avalanche happens is to keep the faith. Avalanche Survival Is it possible to survive an avalanche? Avalanche survival depends on several factors: knowledge and/or experience, the right gear and luck. Self-rescue techniques and avalanche survival courses are other good options to keep in mind. About a year ago a woman survived being buried alive in an avalanche at the Alta ski area east of Salt Lake City. The woman survived because she deployed a special air bag and other skiers were able to rapidly dig her out. One of the rescuers, Joe Campanelli used an avalanche beacon and a probe to find the woman's location. She had been buried in several feet of...
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