...An anonymous person once said, “Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with responsible care, it is the safest investment in the world”. Real estate is a very competitive business, and at the start of the research paper all I knew about the business was realtors buy and sell houses. In reality they do so much more, from buying and selling houses to acting as a mediator between negotiations. What I wanted to learn from this research was how realtors get into the business and how to do the job successfully. The first place that I looked for information about my career was the MS Choices website. Next, I searched the occupational outlook Handbook website. Finally,...
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...UNLV Theses/Dissertations/Professional Papers/Capstones 5-1-2007 Manager retention and the Steamboat Ski Resort Michael D. Gumbiner University of Nevada, Las Vegas Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations Part of the Hospitality Administration and Management Commons, and the Work, Economy and Organizations Commons Repository Citation Gumbiner, Michael D., "Manager retention and the Steamboat Ski Resort" (2007). UNLV Theses/Dissertations/Professional Papers/ Capstones. Paper 481. This Professional Paper is brought to you for free and open access by Digital Scholarship@UNLV. It has been accepted for inclusion in UNLV Theses/ Dissertations/Professional Papers/Capstones by an authorized administrator of Digital Scholarship@UNLV. For more information, please contact marianne.buehler@unlv.edu. MANAGER RETENTION AND THE STEAMBOAT SKI RESORT by Michael D. Gumbiner Bachelor of Arts California State University Fullerton 1987 A professional paper submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Hospitality Administration William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration Graduate College University of Nevada, Las Vegas May 2007 1 PART ONE Introduction The material for this paper centers on the Steamboat Ski Resort Corp. The ski resort was chosen for this study because of its need for a management retention plan. Steamboat was ranked as a top 10 international ski resort in North...
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...Ten Ways School Prepares You for the Work World The first day you pack a briefcase and head off to a professional job interview may seem far away, but the time to build strong skills and valuable habits is now. School is full of opportunities to develop the qualities most important to employers. Writing Skills If you dread essays and other writing assignments, consider this: in a recent survey of employers, communication topped the list of skills they look for most. By doing your best on every research paper and lab report you write, you're preparing yourself for a career. Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers and artists depend on the money they collect by writing grant applications, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone writes email to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even get the chance to interview, you'll need to represent yourself in cover letters and resumes. Speaking Skills Next time you're assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job hopefuls and it's never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques. Teamwork Skills How many times a week does your class count off and break into small groups to tackle a challenge? You practice voicing your opinions, listening and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you leave high school, you can be an...
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...Bangladesh Job market Page of contents 1. Introduction 2. Operational definition 3. Statement of the problem 4. Research objectives or questions 5. Research methodology 6. Importance of the research 7. Source of materials 8. Review of literature 9. Time line 10. Scopes and limitations 11. Bibliography The devaluation in Bangladesh job market Introduction: - Devaluation in job market means the mistreatment by the employers to the job seekers in different job farms. It causes great harm to countrymen. It is a social malady. Each and every government sector and most of the private job market sector of Bangladesh is affected by this illegal process. It is one of the most negative and harmful process in Bangladesh. It spreads it’s greedy clutches all over the country. To get a job in Bangladeshi job market every classes of job seekers has to face this devaluation problem both in govt. and private sectors and now a days this is becoming so common that the job seekers can’t ignore it even if they want to. The misuse of power, pelf, wealth and money is the root cause of this devaluation. There is no one to raise voice against this galloping corruption or the devaluation. This devaluation is not a new phenomenon. What is new and worrying in the magnitude and size of devaluation. It has spread its tentacles in every sphere of job sectors which...
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...Gathering Data Research David Thompson CJA/334 Research Methods in Criminal Justice Dr. Lane Roos July 19, 2012 Gathering Data Research Prosecutions, Convictions, Acquittal’s and all forms of legal action in between play a critical role in the courts. However, none of what the attorneys do can be done without first having a firm grasp on each and every case set before them, the judge and the jury that will be making its judgment. But before they can make an informed decision there must have been a gathering of information, or data to support both sides of the case. The gathering of information or data is vital to the case and perhaps even more so to the individual/s that are on trial as their lives can and often do hang in the balance. No matter what profession one may have within the judicial system, researching information is something that at one time or another must be done. The ineffective of data gathering, research and analysis in often one of the primary factors behind an innocent man/woman going to jail and the guilty going free, therefore, the emphases placed on the gathering of information cannot and must not be understated. The goal of this paper The goal of this paper and my research is to define an officer’s duty, to discuss the importance of research and to address the kind of interview/s structures I would choose to use, the particular questioning style to use during the...
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... Homelessness in America is a social problem that we are faced with on a daily basis. Despite the vast number of research done by Americans on homelessness, little is still known about the effect that it has on our society. The overall image that emerges from the effects of homeless people is negative: they’re seen as lazy, drug users, alcoholics, and worthless. This study recovers some of the homelessness perspective for an American audience through research, data, and an interview by a homeless person living in Georgia. This study will allow explanations and will challenge three widely held assumptions of the homeless people living in America: 1) Homeless people are lazy; 2) Homeless people are all drug and alcohol users and abusers; 3) Homeless people brought it on themselves. This research is to add nuance to our understanding about the social problem stated. Homelessness qualifies as a “social problem” because it doesn’t just affect the homeless but the nation as well. This paper will hopefully contribute more knowledge and understanding about the effects of homelessness in America. There has been a plethora of research done on homelessness in America since the 1980’s, but there has been changing quality and has left areas uninvestigated. According to Ravenhill (2011), In 2000 there was a survey done by researchers that included; the state of knowledge...
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...What is ethnographic research? State the difference between an ethnographic research and a psychometric research and give example from applied linguistic studies. 1. Ethnographic research and Linguistic ethnographic. - Ethnography is the in-depth study of naturally occurring behavior within a culture or social group. It seeks to understand the relationship between culture and behavior; with culture referring to the beliefs, values and attitudes of a specific group of people. - Ethnographic research usually involves observing target users in their natural, real-world setting, rather than in the artificial environment of a lab or focus group. The aim is to describe, analyze, and interpret the culture of a group over time to understand the group’s shared beliefs, behaviors, and language. Wilson (1982) identifies the roots of ethnography in anthropology and sociology. Wilson related the tradition ecological hypothesis and the quantitative – phenomenological hypothesis. - As a term designating a particular configuration of interests within the broader field of socio- and applied linguistics, ‘linguistic ethnography’ (LE) is a theoretical and methodological development orientating towards particular, established traditions but defining itself in the new intellectual climate of late modernity and post-structuralism. According to Rampton (2004, p. 2) Linguistic ethnography generally holds that language and social life are mutually shaping, and that close analysis of situated language...
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...Behavioral Interview Techniques – The STAR Approach Situation or Task Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish. You must describe a specific event or situation, not a generalized description of what you have done in the past. Be sure to give enough detail for the interviewer to understand. This situation can be from a previous job, from a volunteer experience, or any relevant event. Action you took Describe the action you took and be sure to keep the focus on you. Even if you are discussing a group project or effort, describe what you did -- not the efforts of the team. Don't tell what you might do, tell what you did. Results you achieved What happened? How did the event end? What did you accomplish? What did you learn? Use examples from internships, classes and school projects, activities, team participation, community service, hobbies and work experience -- anything really -- as examples of your past behavior. In addition, you may use examples of special accomplishments, whether personal or professional, such as scoring the winning touchdown, being elected president of your Greek organization, winning a prize for your artwork, surfing a big wave, or raising money for charity. Wherever possible, quantify your results. Numbers always impress employers. Remember that many behavioral questions try to get at how you responded to negative situations; you'll need to have examples of negative experiences ready, but try to...
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...from these studies to aid the organizations with their hiring and training practices. Although there is no positive proof that these tests and techniques are foolproof, they however provide a guideline for the organizations with the hiring and training of the right employee. Employee Selection and Training The success for an organization to thrive and succeed with its growth essentially begins with the selection and training of its employees. Employees who understand the task of the job and are proficient with its completion develop a positive work atmosphere. It is also essential that the employees receive the proper positive coaching to ensure that they are completing the tasks that are specified with that job while receiving feedback of their performance. For the selection and training of an employee, there are proper methods that can be used to choose and train an employee of the organization. The employee selection may be accomplished through scientific analysis, interviews, or using a work sample. Coaching an employee is not to point out the employee's weakness, but to help the employee to see their weakness and assist the employee to overcome the weakness to improve on their performance. The coaching of the employee can be accomplished in various ways. Some of the methods used for...
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...Contents Executive Summary 3 The Focus of this Paper 3 Recruitment Process 3 Selection Tools 6 Recommendations for My Firm 7 References 8 Executive Summary Human capital is a potential source of firms’ competitive advantage. To capitalize on this, firms must understand the structure and the different aspects of the recruitment process and selection, and put in place a recruitment strategy, which sets out objectives, specifies recruitment activities, and takes into consideration intervening variables to accomplish the desired recruitment outcomes. In this process, firms are strongly advised to apply an individually tailored combination of selection tools with the highest overall validity. Based upon the findings of this paper, to improve my firm’s HR practice I recommend to (1) plan the recruitment and selection process and form a strategy, (2) combine various selection tools, (3) keep accurate records and (4) avoid all forms of discrimination. The Focus of this Paper In my firm, decision makers neither understand the strategic significance of recruitment and selection nor use any academic findings and best practices to overcome stuffing challenges. Despite the facts that (i) recruiting is of utmost importance not only for achieving competitive advantage over our competitors, but also for the long-term survival of the company (Taylor and Collins, 2000) and that (ii) academic research shows that firms using effective staffing practices...
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............................................................18 5. Bibliography.......................................................20 6. Appendix ..........................................................22 Abstract This paper explores how should an individual choose the career for his or her life as well as choosing career in economics. Online (web-pages, online journals, NBEA yearbooks) and offline (books, magazines, dictionaries, research) materials are used in the research that are shown in bibliography. Apart from these, there can be seen the Myers-Briggs Personality Test that helps people to take first idea when choosing future career. This article clearly explains the definitions of career, job, and occupation. At the end in appendix part, example resume and tables are shown that mentioned in body part. It contains below listed keywords: career, job, occupation, personality test, resume, interview, search strategies, search engines, salary, economics, theoretical economist, business economist, government economist, academic, personal qualities, work conditions, education Introduction Many people ask "How do I pick the right career?" In the following paragraphs, there will be the briefly answer with including authors` citation and real examples by Judy Kaplan Baron from globalized world. Understanding and knowing own personality and interests can be a primary step choosing a career. Along with the Myers-Briggs Personality Test requires from everyone taking into...
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...Using Social Media as a Job Search Platform Patricia Crouch 11/12/15 Abstract This paper explains the many uses of social media and how it relates to pursuing a career. It explores a few important social media platforms commonly used today, and how they can be utilized in one’s job search. Not only does this paper describe how to use certain online sites, but also goes into the do’s and don’ts of how to present themselves to an employer using their “profile”. Real-world examples from articles and business experts are used to give this paper a sense of relevance to young professionals in their current career search. The examples used vary in which social media sites that were utilized, and describe the affect each site had on one’s success. Using Social Media as a Job Search Platform In recent years, social media has become more prevalent in the lives of everyone. It has even entered the workplace as a tool used to research candidates for hire. Explained by Joyce in an online article, “Social media is becoming increasingly important as a critical method by which to market their skills and network online.” This fairly new way of online communication plays a large part in the hiring process, and it is important to be aware of how you portray yourself to a possible future employer. Anyone can be “Googled” and searched for, but the content that the search yields can be tailored to whatever job one may be searching for. Although social media is popular and accessible by...
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...1. INTRODUCTION TO THE BANKING SECTOR 1.1 Banking Sector of Pakistan The banking sector in Pakistan consists of Commercial Banks and Specialized Banking Institutions. During the quarter-1 of financial year 2004 as per SBP Quarterly report there has been robust growth in deposit mobilization and credit off take with a rise of PKR 23.1 billion in net credit to the private sector[1]. The banking/financial sector in Pakistan comprises of Commercial Banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), Microfinance Banks (MFBs), Non-banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) (leasing companies, Investment Banks, Discount Houses, Housing Finance Companies, Venture Capital Companies, Mutual Funds), Modarabas, Stock Exchange and Insurance Companies. Under the prevalent legislative structure the supervisory responsibilities in case of Banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and Microfinance Banks (MFBs) falls within legal ambit of State Bank of Pakistan while the rest of the financial institutions are monitored by other authorities such as Securities and Exchange Commission and Controller of Insurance[2]. At present there are 41 scheduled banks, 6 DFIs, and 2 MFBs operating in Pakistan whose activities are regulated and supervised by State Bank of Pakistan. The commercial banks comprise of 3 nationalized banks, 3 privatized banks, 15 private sector banks, 14 foreign banks, 2 provincial scheduled banks, and 4 specialized banks2. 1.2 State bank of Pakistan The State Bank of Pakistan regulates...
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...Starting up business Abstract. The project proposal of the socio-economic research is devoted to studying of the modern ways of setting up business and to revealing of the barriers related to it in particular. The problem of the research is based on the pros and cons of owning your own business. The research is focused on the theoretical researches of Russian and European entrepreneurs and operates with such categories as classification, risks estimating and difficulties. The goal of the project is going to be achieved via development of qualitative exploration and constructive methods of approach. Background of the study. Nowadays, to many entrepreneurs, the idea of setting up and running their own business is appealing. However starting up a business on your own must be one of life’s steepest learning curves – and certainly one of the most challenging. Moreover numerous blank spots in this field are to be found within the frame of the analysis of this problem. Once you get started with your own business, you quickly begin to realize that there are also many problems involved in setting up and running a business. It should be admitted that the start-up process will not only test your knowledge of your industry or key skill areas, but it will also teach you about yourself. Additionally, another social problem can stand a barrier for entrepreneurs. Mostly, society doesn’t trust entrepreneurs entirely. People still have negative stereotypes about business due to...
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...Unit Plan: Author Study / Roald Dahl Unit Topic: Roald Dahl Unit Goal: The goal of this unit is to read various Roald Dahl books to recognize and analyze the author’s style. The focus will be on how this author expresses his style and use of humor in his stories, themes and characters. The students will also gain experience with literature groups and the dynamics of working in a group. Grade Level: 4 Addresses ELL, diverse learners and different reading levels through cooperative/literature groups, scaffolding and use of multiple intelligences. Time Frame: Approximately one week; the unit could be extended by reading other Roald Dahl books or viewing more videos. Prerequisite Knowledge: Experience with literature groups and roles; class was read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; drawing a timeline. Core Books: The Champion Storyteller by Andrea Savick The Enormous Crocodile (read to whole class) The Twits / Group 1 The Witches / Group 2 Fantastic Mr. Fox / Group 3 George’s Marvelous Medicine / Group 4 The Magic Finger / Group 5 Essential Questions: □ How does an author’s style and life show through several of his works? □ What is Roald Dahl’s style of writing? □ How does he take the events in his life and use humor to write about them? Key Objectives: □ Students will create a timeline of significant events in Roald Dahl’s life. They will discuss how an event...
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