...Heather Sloman, buyer in the purchasing department of southeastern University, was preparing for a meeting with her boss, Glen Meredith, for later that day. Two days earlier, on April 6th, Glen had received a phone call from Walter Charbonneau, manager of the university registrar’s office. Heather was surprised to learn from Glen that Walter had just bought a new piece of equipment for his department without following standard university purchasing policies. Glen asked Heather to look into the situation and get back to him with recommendation. Purchasing Department Southeastern University was one of the largest universities in the state, with total enrolment of more than 25,000 graduate and undergraduate students and approximately 3,500 staff. There were 12 faculties at the university, over 20 continuing education diploma and certificate programs and three affiliated colleges. Purchasing was centralized, and the purchasing director, Blake Hyatt, reported to the university’s vice president of administration. The purchasing department was responsible for negotiating with suppliers, signing contracts with suppliers, and supervising the execution of contracts. Small-value purchases those less than $100 could be handled out of petty cash. The purchase department had also recently introduced a purchasing card, which could be used to acquire legible goods and services with a value of less than $1000. The purchasing process began when a purchase request...
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...Personal Statement I am a person with many interests and a range of skills that could have led me to a number of career directions. Education has shaped who I am today. Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” I am currently studying at Nova Southeastern University (RN-BSN program), and I will graduate with my Bachelor’s degree in nursing by the end of 2015. During the year of 2015, I was selected into three honor societies at Nova Southeastern University: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Florida Elta Chapter of Alpha Chi, and Delta Epsilon Lota Academic Honor Society. In addition to joining the honor societies, my name was...
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...Student Name : ArunRosh Mannarakkal Prasad Date : 21/8/2015 Subject : International purchasing and Supplier Management (SCM880NTT) Case Study Topic : Southeastern University Objective’s from this case #1 Demonstrate the use of teams and the value of the matrix structure to the purchaser. Cross Functional teams : A group of people with different functional expertise from the same company working towards the same goal. Teams With suppliers : Would have contacts with various suppliers even for the same machines hence helps choosing the suitable one. Purchasing council : Helps to negotiate the prices and add more after sale services to the machine. Commodity management team : They would know the price of the products available in the market ,helps to compare & identify products with lowest price. There is already a team in the southeastern university which includes Blake ; the director , Glen ; Senior buyer & Heather ; buyer . though which if the folding machine was purchased , the same would have been available at a lesser amount or with better after sale service as they are connected with 1200 approved suppliers and the quotation’s that they received was at 10,000 , 11,000 & 15,000 with 1 year additional services. Which would have been the best way of purchasing . #2 Clearly demonstrate the inter-relationships...
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...Business in the Small Community Paula Vaughan Texas A&M University – Commerce Operating a small business in a small community has many challenges. There are no large marketing firms, boards of directors, or legions of employees to make the operation run efficiently and productively. It is simply the owner, one or two other employees (usually family members), and the products being sold. In the case of some small businesses, there are a myriad of products to increase sales opportunities, and profits. I will be focusing on those businesses within the Choctaw Nation located in southern Oklahoma, and how they serve the citizens within their community. Small towns and small businesses with a large impact. Southeastern Oklahoma is home to 31 towns, or communities, within Choctaw County alone. Most of these have a store that serves as gas station, grocery, hardware, and over-the-counter drug store. In addition they have a mechanic, a small diner, and two or three churches. Most mail is delivered on rural routes with post offices being located in the larger of the towns, or smaller ones several miles apart. In this area small business is a big deal. The people of southeastern Oklahoma are in one of the five Promise Zones identified by President Obama in January 2015. The Promise Zone is “an anti-poverty initiative that provides resources such as grants and tax incentives to help improve conditions in persistently high poverty communities” (Cosgrove, 2015). As one...
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...“Behavioral effects of Facebooking of the Students of USEP-CGBE” In Partial Fulfillment of the Course in English “Writing in the Discipline” Presented to: Ms. Cherry Ann G. Pilapil-Cutad Presented by: Dayanara Basio Rose Jean Orbuda Lovely May Ando Jomel Culejara Wilson Tambara March 08, 2012 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Background of the Study One of the most trending networking sites nowadays is what they called facebook. Facebook is a social networking website intended to connect friends, family and business associates. It is the largest among the networking sites, with the runner up being MySpace. It began as a college networking website and has expanded to include anyone and everyone. Facebook was founded by 2004 by Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg and originally called thefacebook. It was quickly successful on campus and expanded beyond Harvard into other Ivy League school. With the phenomenon growing in popularity, Zuckerberg enlisted two other students, Duston Moskovotz and Chris Hughes, to assist. Within the months, thefacebook became a nationwide college networking site (Josie Myers, 05 December 2011). Dealing to this social networking site, facebook is not really bad at all. Somehow it gives advantages to people such as giving better communication to your friends and even family abroad. It also helps you to find jobs in a convenient ways. But then again there is always a disadvantage in other side of the situation. According to outsider’s view...
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...Violent Crime against Gay Men and the Law The involvement of the court, police enforcement, and law as a whole can also play a role in hate crime rates. Not only that, the judgements made about hate crimes and the extent to which they are viewed as severe is another aspect to consider. In a study, researchers (Cramer, Wakeman, Chandler, Mohr, & Griffin, 2013) examined the effects of victim sexual orientation and hate crime evidence on sentencing recommendations and victim blame. The participants that the researchers (Cramer et al. 2013) included were 409 introductory psychology students from a southeastern public university (n = 226) and a public mid-Atlantic university (n = 183). With regard to methodology, a demographics form was used to...
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...Citing Sources Using APA Manual (6th ed.) APA Manual and Recent Updates Section 4 This section of the Library Handbook addresses how to cite recourses used in the body and the reference list of your document using the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Common examples for parenthetical text citations, citing direct quotes, and reference citations in the reference list are provided, but for a more comprehensive list, see the APA manual (6th ed.). Plagiarism and Self-Plagiarism Plagiarism is the use of another person’s ideas or words without giving them the proper credit. Plagiarism can occur when you use someone else’s exact words without giving them credit, taking credit for someone else’s ideas, or even presenting your own past work as a new idea. Academic institutions take both intentional and unintentional plagiarism seriously, and it can be grounds for dismissal. According to the APA manual (6th ed.), the best method of avoiding plagiarism is to cite the ideas, theories, and research that directly influenced your work, cite key background information, information that may support or dispute your theory or hypothesis, or offer critical definitions or data (p. 169). Document all facts and figures that are not common knowledge. For journal articles and class assignments, APA recommends using one or two of the most representative sources for each key point, but for the literature review for a dissertation, you should include a...
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...RESUMES WHAT IS A RESUME? A resume is a custom designed, written summary of your background. It provides a thumbnail sketch of your education, experience, and qualifications to a prospective employer. An effective resume targets a specific type of position and relates your skills and experience to that position. WHO WRITES A RESUME? A resume is written by anyone seeking employment, both part-time and full-time. Although there are companies that provide resume-writing services, the most effective resumes are written by the job seeker--after all, who else knows you, your qualifications, and your experiences better--someone you just met, or you? WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A RESUME? A good resume (in combination with a cover letter) will provide you with an interview. The employer will select applicants on the basis of how well their skills match up with the job requirements. Sometimes, the difference between getting an interview and being placed in the “no” pile is a well put-together resume. GENERAL RESUME GUIDELINES: Length: • A one-page resume works for the recent graduate. If you have extensive work history, two pages are reasonable. Remember to limit pertinent to what is important to the current job objective. Appearance: • Developing a well organized, readable layout determines if it gets read! Direct the reader’s eyes to the format. • Avoid dense text appearance, which is difficult to read. • Use high-quality white or off-white paper--stay conservative...
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...A Research Paper Presented to the Faculty of University of Southeastern Philippines Tagum - Mabini Campus In Fulfillment of the Requirements in Education 11 (Practice Teaching) Baghucan, Fernalyn M. Ebarle, Bernadeth B. Lambojon, Carol J. March 2012 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The researchers would like to acknowledge the following persons who have helped in one way or another in making this study possible: To Prof. Maricel A. Palomata, their adviser for her constant encouragement, professional guidance and constructive criticism for the enrichment of this study; To Mrs. Melquiades H. Astorga, principal of Tagum City National Comprehensive High School and Mr. Ruditho R. Mello, English teacher of the section where the researchers administered the test, for their approval, kind cooperation and support, without whom this research study would not have push through; To the selected students of SPS IV-Bonifacio of Tagum City National Comprehensive High School, for their active participation and cooperation, without whom this research study would not have been realized; To Dr. Roque Langcoy II, Prof. Jocelyn Matildo, Prof. Donna Magallanes, Prof. Unique Sajol, Prof. Kaye Pond and Prof. Richel Albite, for the time, patience, knowledge and enlightenment that they have shared to the researchers; To their family and friends for the support and understanding in the duration of the study; Above all, thanks to the Almighty God for the...
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...Nova Southeastern University H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship Assignment for Course: | ISM 5014 | Submitted to: | Dr. Cynthia Ruppel | Submitted by: | Rui Xie | | | | | Date of Submission: 02/25/2014 Title of Assignment: Case Study 2 Reflection CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP: I certify that I am the author of this paper and that any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed in the paper. I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas or words, either quoted directly or paraphrased. I also certify that this paper was prepared by me specifically for this course. Student's Signature: _______________Rui Xie_______________ ***************************************************************** Instructor's Grade on Assignment: Instructor's Comments: Reflection Paper I am in the Group 4, they all very kind and gave me a great many of help. This is the second time we get together to do the case. And I found that it is easier than the last time. We just meet after class and allocated the work as last time, it is easier for each person to do the same part what they did before and know how to improve it. We know each other by the first teamwork and this time we don’t need waste time on build a communication line, know each other, or rebuild the trust. It makes the teamwork more effective. What I learn from this group work is that a team needs some...
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...Conceptual Framework Study habits and academic performance of the working students have attracted increased attention among the university teachers and students with the aim of knowing and understanding the reasons, problems and other factors affecting them. This may empower them for lifelong learning to their journey to success hindered by their busy schedules and always no time to their study and academic performance. In Surigao State College of Technology the study habits and academic performance of working students give any positive and or negative impact on their grades depending on how they cope with it. INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT Figure 1.The Research Paradigm The research paradigm illustrates the conceptual framework of the study that shows the relationship of the input, process and output of the topic. This framework embodies the specific direction by which the research will have to be undertaken by describing the relationship between specific variables identified in the study. The input consists of the research method applied in conducting the research regarding the study habits and academic performance of the working students. Qualitative research undertaken to gain insights concerning attitudes, beliefs, motivations and behaviours of individuals to explore a social or human problem and include methods such as focus groups, in-depth interviews, observation research and case studies. The process on the other hand shows how the research being conducted through defining...
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...opportunities to experience the full student experience because of obligations to their athletic teams. The area of athletic governance presents a concern when there is not a clear line of communication between athletics and academic personnel. Lewinter et al. (2013) found that NCAA faculty believed their opinions were undervalued in areas of athletic-related policy and decision-making This problem had forced Division II university faculty and athletic administrators to evaluate if faculty are willing to take on the responsibility and accountability of the athlete’s academic experience and if its athletic programs should be aligned with the university’s academic mission (Comeaux,...
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...CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (A TEACHING CASE STUDY) Tamilla Curtis Nova Southeastern University 317 Aleatha Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Donald Barrere Nova Southeastern University 1900 Pelican Landing Blvd, #1023, Clearwater, FL 33762 Tom Griffin Nova Southeastern University 2900 NE 30th St. Unit 8G, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 MASHKIN GROUP Mashkin Group Inc. (Mashkin), a wholly owned subsidiary of Amir Inc., a British financial conglomerate, is a medium-size, asset-management group based in the US. Mashkin consists of three primary divisions: a mutual fund company with $10 billion in assets; a separate, but closely affiliated asset management company with $15 billion in assets; and a financial services company. Since the early 1990s, these three enterprises have shared the same client database and other software programs. The first program utilized, an inexpensive, off-the-shelf system with limited capabilities, was used by the sales department of both the mutual fund company and the asset management company primarily to store names, telephone numbers, and notes of salespeople. A second program was used by the IT department to update the database as new clients arrived and record daily sales data. A third program was installed at all internal and external salespersons’ workstations and laptops to provide current data to the sales force. In addition, the Client Service Call Center used a separate designed-in-house program to track incoming call activity...
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...Exotic Adventure Inc.: Amazon River Voyages Case Synopsis Exotic Adventures Inc. (EAI) is offering Amazon River voyages during the low-water season in October. However, early reports from agents in Brazil have warned that water levels are unusually low due to El Niño. They also received conflicting report from agents in Peru stating that the water levels were satisfactory and have been traversing the river just fine. Currently, EAI has a total of 99 passengers booked for these voyages. A decision needs to be made on whether to proceed with the voyages or to cancel them (Shaw, 1999). State the Assignment Question Based on the information provided in this case study, should EAI proceed with the booked voyages or cancel it? Case Analysis In this case study, EAI needs to determine the most advantageous course of action under conditions of uncertainty. EAI has planned a new voyage that they have very little experience and knowledge in because they have only run routes during the high-water season. For safety reasons, the vessel can only operate in waters with adequate depth for the draft. Early in September, EAI began receiving reports that water levels were low due to El Niño. This information was being provided by agents in Brazil, however, reports from agents in Peru were contradictory saying that the water levels are fine and are being used. Currently, there are 99 passengers booked for the trip and it is five days away from departure. The first option is to cancel...
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...Southeastern Council on Military Education “How will my education enhance my future goals in life?” Submitted by Ellis Agee Jr. SSgt/USMC University of Maryland University College From the time that I could understand the English language, I have always remembered hearing in one way or another about the benefits of education on one’s life. Whether it have been watching a Hooked on Phonics commercial, playing with letter/number blocks or watching reading rainbow or Sesame Street on television, it seems like the basis has always been on the importance of learning new things. Virtually every job I have ever held or position I have worked in, required some form of education to complete the task. Whether this requirement was a high school diploma, in the case of military enlistment or on-the-job training on how to complete administrative tasks as a brand new Marine, education has always been of the utmost importance. According to Achieve Inc. (2012) Jobs that required limited skills--but still paid a family-supporting wage--have disappeared and increasingly have been replaced with jobs that require higher levels of education. The reality is that high school graduates that lack additional education/training face mostly dim and dead-end career prospects. Prospects are much dimmer for those who fail to finish high school at all. From my experiences thus far, I have seen first-hand just how essential education is for all people. As a Marine Corps recruiter working...
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