...Plate Tectonics General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about the Earth’s plate tectonics. I. Introduction A. Attention getter: Have you ever wondered what is the reason why there are earthquakes on Earth? B. Thesis statement: I know I have because I’m always hearing about earthquakes happening all around the globe. C. Personal Credibility: Well I did some research and I found out a lot of interesting information. D. Audience motivation/reason to listen: I found out that the reason behind it is plate tectonics. Plate tectonics are a big reason for earthquakes and since we all live in California that is very relevant to all of us. E. Preview of main ideas: (list briefly, no details) 1. What are plate tectonics?...
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...Research Topic IMPROVING THE PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE OF UGANDA NATIONAL ROADS AUTHORITY (UNRA) BY SUSAN NABADDA ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine procurement performance at UNRA. The study adopted a cross sectional and quantitative survey design and the sample size of 122 was drawn for the study and the respondent were selected using the simple random and purposive sampling techniques. A self- administered questionnaire was used to collect the required data which was later analyzed using the SPSS software. The findings revealed that the quality of goods and services delivered were of poor quality and that the suppliers did not consider timeliness as a major factor. The results further revealed that there was dissatisfaction among internal customers with the suppliers. Among the challenges of procurement performance in UNRA, the findings pointed to the revealed lack of a clear understanding of the core-activities, unclearly defined objectives, goals and expectations, non involvement of key stakeholders' valuable knowledge, lack of integrative point of view of the stakeholders, unclear assignment of responsibilities, poor communication, poor monitoring and lack of needs assessment of the user departments affected the performance of the purchasing function of the company. Some of the suggested strategies that could be maintained to improve procurement performance included clearly defined objectives, goals and expectations for the purchasing function, effective...
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...Purpose of Research Research is an investigation in or on a particular subject to form a legitimate basis, to revise or establish a theory, or to cultivate certain plans of execution based on discovered facts. The purpose of research is undoubtedly a continuing routine of refining and correcting a hypothesis, which may point in the direction of a scientific truth. First identifying the problem and planning to work towards resolving the app developers predicament. After the problem has been identified then the leaders need to design a research study that will facilitate collecting, measuring, and the analyzing of the data that is relevant to the development of the app, its purpose and its targeted group. Now that the developers have designed the research study they need to start the research study. By doing this it will answer many questions that lead toward identifying the appropriate age, activities, and locations. The organizations will follow all the guidelines which include any rules or steps towards making sure the right conclusion to the problem is found. They will also ensure that ethical conduct is also followed and ensuring no personal information leaked. Researching the issues and possible solutions such as; will the app be for people of all ages, for a specified age range and what outdoor activities are more preferred, will help the app developers correct the problems to the best of the developers ability. The problems that we picked bring in many people...
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...“Purposes of Research” Have you ever wondered why some people spend weeks or even months doing research when they could just google it in their phone which wouldn’t take up even a minute of their time? (Well it depends on the internet conection speed of course). According to www.slideshare.net Research is “to search again, to take another more careful look, to find out more.” And is reffered to as “a systematic quest for the undiscovered truth” The main purpose of research is for the quality of life to progress and to provide solutions to problems which would also improve the quality of life. What you’ve learned is the source of the background information you use to communicate with others. In any conversation you talk about the things you know, the things you’ve learned, If you know nothing about the subject under discussion, you can neither contribute nor understand it. When you write or speak formally, you share what you’ve learned with others, backed with the evidence to show that what you’ve learned is correct. If, however, you haven’t learned more than your audience already knows, there is nothing for you to share. Thus you do research. Let us put the previous thought into a more critical circumstance, let’s say that you are a member of the Philippine Army and is sent to war against other countries. The knowledge you have represents the bullets of your gun and the depth of your intellect is the thickness of your armor. Without bullets, you cannot compete...
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...I want my purpose in life is to contribute to a better world. To do this, I have made it a priority to incorporate this goal in to my values and develop habits that will allow me to achieve this ultimate goal. Through my work, school, and relationships, I have found that when I focus on my ultimate goal, and applied my values, I have been able to experience enormous success in all three aspects of my life. These values that I find most important are integrity, respect and awareness. With work, my goals are to keep challenging myself and find a career that fits me the best. This career should be a fast paced, customer oriented and plenty of opportunities to continue to learn. Currently, I’m part of a planning and research team that evaluates flood risk and propose potential mitigation solutions. I have been able to excel in my position because I have applied my values consistency through all of my work. When evaluating flood risk, a lot of the data used is sensitive information therefore having integrity is essential since people need to trust me with this information. Additionally, flood risk resiliency planning involves many stakeholders, therefore prioritizing respect when communicating with others is essential for working together. Lastly, flood risk management involves both a qualitative evaluation approach and a quantitative analysis. By having awareness for others, I believe it has helped me to develop solutions that take in to consideration the many impacts that a massive...
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...IT3006 Corporate Organizational Structure Template Name Brandan L. Holder | Date Completed 5-24-2014 | Prerequisite: You must have Units 1–6 completed before composing this assignment, which utilizes the practiced research and writing processes. Purpose and Overview The purpose of this assignment is to help you prepare for successful, enjoyable participation in a positive team experience for Units 8–10. In this assignment, you will research and compose descriptions of a fictitious anonymous company's IT Systems functional area and four main IT departments to demonstrate the organization’s support and interrelationships between the departments. Further, you will explore organization’s code of ethics and executive summaries of reports to understand what they are and how to compose them. Your main task is to develop a broad overview of the mission and purpose of each IT department to be prepared to participate in the team activity for Unit 8. Note that your assigned role for the team is not needed or related to this assignment. As you complete this assignment on this template, refer to information provided in the Unit 7 studies. Specifically, utilize these provided resources and perform research to satisfactorily complete this assignment. Teamwork Activity Challenge. “Organizational Structures” reading. “Functional Areas Managers” reading. * IMPORTANT: This assignment is due Sunday of week 7. Learners completing it on time will be performing Unit 8 as part of...
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...STANDARDIZATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF EMPHASIS SALON SYSTEMS, INC. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES STUDY PROBLEM AND GENERAL PURPOSES OF RESEARCH STUDY PROBLEM: Financial accounting procedures and policies in Emphasis Salon Systems, Inc. RESEARCH PURPOSE: Improvement and standardization of financial accounting policies and procedures. Different types of purposes include: Exploration Description Explanation Prediction/Control Solution The purpose of this study is to determine: 1. What were the implemented financial accounting policies and procedures? 2. How was it implemented? 3. What were the impacts to the employees and to the company? 4. Is there any need for revisions or improvement? 5. If certain policy or rule was violated, what were the solutions that the company did to solve it? 6. In terms of financial assistance to employees, what are the requirements needed to grant it and how far does it affect the flow of company’s operation ABSTRACT: Policies and procedures are designed to influence and determine all major decisions, actions, and all activities that take place within the boundaries set by them. Procedures are the specific methods employed to express policies in action in day-to-day operations of the organization. Policies and procedures ensure that a point of view held by the governing body of an organization is translated into steps that result in an outcome compatible with that view. A set of policies are principles...
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...Research Problem and Purpose Government funding is a large portion of the funds available to the Salvation Army so the organization can provide assistance to the needy. The government provides funding to every program with the exception of the rehabilitation program. Without the proper funding from the government the programs the Salvation Army offers are in jeopardy of not operating, unless other means are found. Although the Salvation Army has not lost their funding at this time, the organization needs to prepare for the possibility considering the financial crunch that the United States struggles with. With a struggling economy more individuals find themselves needing the services this organization offers, and without proper funding the Salvation Army will not provide the outstanding services the organization is known for. The Salvation Army needs to research the possibilities of other areas of funding, the allocation of funds and how to cut cost to provide more funds for the programs the organization offers. Researching areas of improvement, opportunities to provide more collaboration with United Way, and searching for other means of funding will assist in aiding in the survival of the organization if government funding is lost. The purpose of researching these options will provide the means necessary for the Salvation Army to stay true to their mission statement, “The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church...
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...Major Definite Purpose: Questions to Ask Yourself (3) 1. 5 most basic virtues: Love, Peace, Truth, Right Actions and Non-Violence. I strongly believe in allowing the universe to take its course in my life. I live life through a “vision board”, where I envision all that I want out of life and strongly affirm to making it happen. I believe that it is only when you see others are divine sparks of God will you have truly realized the purpose of life. I live or at least try to inculcate in my life the 5 values listed above and all my thoughts words and actions are benchmarked on those. 2. To be successful – career wise To be the best mother and wife I possibly can To enjoy life to the fullest 3. Do everything to ensure that my child is well taken care of use every moment to realize God consciousness. 4. Give it to my parents. They have worked so hard for everything and I want to be able to give them some time to rest and relax and enjoy life. 5. Letting my superiors know what I really think of them. Speaking out, especially if it is not positive is something that I have a problem doing. 6. My belief in God and my family. My husband and son are my greatest joy and pride and bring me the greatest sense of accomplishment. 7. Dream of being able to rid the world of poverty. While it may seem like an over ambitious goal, it is heart wrenching to see children suffer for food that some people throw away so much of everyday. If I can guarantee this I would take...
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... Abstract This paper intends to the necessity of personal development for promoting our country in the map of the world. The paper discuss on the role of personal development that we need in every aspects in our life. It will be able to make us more effective that will help us to reach our goals. The concept of the paper is discussed into a main article (Necessity of personal development) which is distributed in different sections. These sections had told about the role of personal development in our life such as setting goals, focusing, balancing and recognizing our strengths, are all positive attitudes and we need positive thoughts and behaviors in order to accomplish the purpose of life. ROLE OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 INTRODUCTION Self development is personal development which can be used to support the person in achieving goals and objectives. It is the process of knowing and enhancing our attitudes, behavior and feelings to have a healthier , happier and successful life. Peter Drucker (1955) postulates that “Development is always self-development. Nothing could be more absurd than for the enterprise to assume responsibility for the development of a man . The responsibility rests with the individual...
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...Design Responsibility under Design and Construct Contracts: Some issues for Principals Introduction There are a number of reasons design and construct (D&C) contracts are attractive to principals and lenders. There is a single point of responsibility for both design and construction aspects of the project, the principal is able to fast track the project although not all aspects of the construction are complete, there is greater certainty of price and the contractor is involved from the earliest stage in planning design and programming. In consequence, the principal will need to accept a higher price for the contractor to take on this additional risk compared to more traditional construct only contracts. This paper will identify some issues for principals to consider when allocating design responsibility to contractors within a D&C project. These issues arise as the design and construct process involves a fundamental conflict of interest. Principals desire to have constructed a product of the best quality for the lowest possibly price. The contractor on the other hand is more likely to make a higher profit if the product is of a lower quality (and therefore cost) and a higher price (as opposed to costs). In addition, although a greater proportion of design risk is placed on the contractor, this passing of risk is often accompanied by the abrogation of responsibility and loss of control. The paper will refer to the approaches of 3 standard form contracts -...
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...for this stage because she will grow to be outgoing and sociable as their reflection along with being affectionate to others from the attention she was given in this stage. (Early child hood 2-3 years) In the early childhood stage Crystal is becoming curious and attempting to achieve some type of independence such as feeding herself and learning to use the bathroom on her own. Crystal is speaking and saying small words and already walking. This stage is a success with the interactive behavior from the parents and family being encouraging of independence and autonomy. (Preschool 3 to 5 years) Crystal is taught become aware of helping family with small chores and assisting with younger siblings. The success of this stage is the given purpose in life and power. (School age 6 to 11 years) Crystal now understands the importance of school work and teachers expecting her to complete certain educational tasks. In this stage the conflicts are industry Vs inferiority. The success of this stage leads to a sense of competency. (Adolescence 12 to 18) Crystal is surrounded by friends who are all different as far as personality she is learning her identity and is easily confused in social relationships. Her parents teach her to remain independent and mentally strong as well as to continue to be who she is at all times. The success of this stage is that she...
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...positive definition one can make of "what it is." We as humans are aware that we have the freedom to choose but this is a decision made possible by our own free will and freedom. "Bad faith" is the paradoxical free decision to deny to ourselves this inescapable freedom. As humans we are consciously aware of who we are and aware of what we are. However "Bad faith" offers the free decision to deny ourselves of this freedom. Sartre cites a café waiter, whose movements and conversation are a little too keenly. He is eager to please and he carries the food solidly and impressively, "his movement is quick and forward, a little too precise, a little too rapid". His exaggerated behavior demonstrates that he is acting as a waiter, and as though his purpose in life is to simply be a waiter. He is obviously acting that lie and is aware that he is not just a waiter, but is rather consciously deceiving himself as a waiter. Sartre believes that this is "bad faith."...
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...Purpose Of Life About ten years ago I was working so much I forgot about my health, family and friends. Somewhere along the road of shooting to become a successful business owner I lost track of what was most important. My dream somehow turned into a reality of being stressed out, and unhappy. It finally hit me...... Work had become my life's purpose. Like so many other entrepreneurs, I started my business for a chance at freedom and opportunity to be the master of my own destiny. I had visions of success and money, and with that I believed I could one day finally be happy. But the reality was I was not happy. I was miserable. I won't bare you with business concepts, but there is one important concept I learned that changed my life and I want to share it with you. All great companies have four things: purpose, vision, mission and care values. I asked myself, why can't I apply these ideas to my life? So I did, and here's how you can apply it to. Your life's purpose is the reason why you exist. It's the reason for being. Let me ask you again, because it's in my humble opinion, the most important question you could ever ask yourself – why do you exist? In the past, if you asked me what my life's purpose was – I would have told you it was to make lots of money. Believe me, there's nothing wrong with making money, but for myself, I finally realized it was not the reason why I exist. It was only an enabler at best. Finding your life's purpose is very much about...
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...able to . . . When I complete my education, I want to be able to be ready for my career. I want to be able to start my own business in the field of my choice. I want to be able to be self-sufficient and take care of my family based on my thriving business success. My education is a vital part in starting my business, which is why I have to make sure that I am successful and complete my studies on time. With my education I will have made all the necessary connections for me to start my business and it to be profitable. I also want to be in the fortune 500, as one of the best. I also want to be able to purchase the basics house, car of my choice, and stocks. Part 2 My purpose for being in school is my children, I have to be successful and complete my educational goals. My purpose for being in school is myself, I am determined to complete school so that I can better myself in my personal life. I am motivated to complete school because without my degree I believe that I will not be successful in my life. This is a last alternative for me so I have to give it my all and make getting an education work for me in my life. Based on your results of the CSFI, which dimensions have you explored this week? I have explored my time management skills and I have made the necessary adjustments so that I am successful in school. Explain how have you applied the information from the text to the dimensions you named in part a. I have taken the time to evaluate...
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