...Book Review Wilson, J, Q. (1989). Bureaucracy: What Government Agencies Do and Why They Do It. New York: Basic Books. pp 433. Introduction: This book about bureaucracy gained much attention in the field of public administration. Along within the field of bureaucracy this book was able to become the center of interest for general public as well. This is a valuable book. The book is very informative as it caters vast group of audience i.e. start from a general public to a professional bureaucrat. This book also give an encyclopedic information to the students of management which likely to ask the questions about the government and bureaucracy. As its review of literature is very comprehensive that is why this is the most common book among the readers of content about government agencies. The book is a comprehensive and detailed. Wilson’s book is well written and depicts the real life case studies from federal agencies and government bureaucracy especially in the United States. From the start to the end of the book the author has given the detailed demonstration about the reasons what the government agencies do and why they do that in the way they do. The purpose of this book was to provide a new fresh content about the government bureaucracy along with providing comprehensive knowledge to answer the questions asked by students of public administration. The book was very useful for the audience for which it was written. In my opinion this book is a unique study of bureaucracies...
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...should be of good interest to you. 2. Useful for the concerned people in a particular field 3. Progress Novelty 4. Invites more complex designs / more variables 5. Time-bounded 6. Does not carry ethical or moral impediments Review Related Literature Literature means writings and a body of literature refers to all the published writings in a particular style on a particular subject. In research, a body of literature is a collection of published information and data relevant to a research question. The research question. Often referred to as the research problem, the research question provides the context for the research study and reveals what the researcher is trying to answer. The paper must answer clearly, "What is the problem?" and "Why do I care?" At the same time, stating the problem precisely limits the scope of the research project by focusing on certain elements. It lets you show why those variables are important. The statement of the problem is the first part of the paper to be read after the title and abstract. It's like a lead on a newspaper story. It hooks the reader and gives context to what follows. The literature review. A review of the literature is an essential part of your academic research project. The review is a careful examination of a body of literature pointing toward the answer to your research...
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...changed to year round schooling. Year round schools are definitely better than having a long period of school year then having a two months summer break. It is better in the following ways: students will not forget what they learned the previous year, students and teachers can have vacations in different seasons, and students will not start gaining bad habits over the summer vacation. The first reason for why year round schooling is way better is because students will not forget what they had learned so easily. One example is that during a summer break, students tends to throw their books away and never opens it until school starts again. In addition, if a students do not review their learning or even look at their textbooks for two months or more, they surely will forget what they had learned, but if they only had a week or two of a break, they can still relax and rest, while still would be able to comprehend what they have been taught. The best part about going to year round schooling is that when students come back from their break, teachers do not have to restlessly cram everything that the students had learned last year into a one month review. Most students and some parents, usually argues that when going to year round schooling, they cannot have a long enough period amount of time to fully vacation, relax, and take their mind off of whatever that is bothering them. Well, of course you can still go on vacation, even better because, you get to enjoy your vacations in wonderful...
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...Review of Related Literature A review of related literature is the process of collecting, selecting, and reading books, journals, reports, abstracts, and other reference materials. The following information may be collected: 1. Background information about the problem and related concepts. 2. Theories that explain the existence of the problem and the possible connection between certain factors and the problem 3. Data that confirms the existence and seriousness of the problem 4. General and specific findings of studies related to the problem 5. Recommendations for further study given in related studies Why Review Literature? A review of related literature is a must in research. The following are some of the obvious reasons; 1. It helps the researcher identify and define a research problem 2. It helps justify the need for studying a problem. 3. It prevents unnecessary duplication of a study 4. It can be a source of a theoretical basis for the study 5. It enables the researcher to learn how to conceptualize a research problem and properly identify and operationally define study variables 6. It helps formulate and refine research instruments 7. It provides lesson for data analysis and interpretation. When to Start Reviewing Related Literature? While the research problem is still being conceptualized, the researcher must already start reviewing literature. In identifying and defining the research problem, the researcher must be able...
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...Using the SQ3R Study Method A. Kent Van Cleave, Jr., Ph.D. Why use a study method? Perhaps you have noticed recently that everyone, especially in the news media, is talking about something called the information revolution. This term refers to some profound changes that have affected most aspects of our lives and that have been caused by computers. In the workplace, information technology has caused many work organizations to completely restructure themselves. Electronic data interchange has helped companies closely link themselves with their customers and their suppliers. Computers have made mass production obsolete by giving manufacturers the ability to customize the product exactly the way the individual customer wants it. (Look for the big auto manufacturers to have Websites soon where you choose nearly every feature on your car, apply for a loan to buy it, and then specify where it will be delivered, all without having to go to the showroom.) Computers have also automated many jobs, including those of many middle managers. The result of this has been fewer levels of management in large organizations and higher productivity in the production facility. For most products, the cost of the goods on store shelves has dropped dramatically over the last ten years. But this explosion of information technology has its challenges in the workplace, too. Because of it the pace of change has increased. Work organizations find that they must continually adapt as technology progresses...
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...TripAdvisor Case Write-up 1. Why is TA appealing to consumers? Why do consumers write reviewers? What do hotel owners and property managers feel about TA? TA is appealing to consumer because: * It offers real information from real people’s travels, this made it attractive for consumers. * You can access reviews and can rely on it if going to a new destination. Reasons explained for writing online reviews: * To help consumers make good decisions and share experiences. * To reward the company for good service and help them make an improvement if needed. Hotel owners and property managers generated significant traffic through TripAdvisor. * Word of mouth is primary factor behind 20-50% of all purchasing decisions. * Owners & managers looked at it as an opportunity to interact & engage with consumers. * They tried to manage the location where reviews appeared and quality & quantity of reviews generated. 2. How does TA monetize its UGC? How does it differ from other UGC sites such as Yelp? Click-able Ads | Business Listing Service | Display Advertising | * 77% revenue,Text-basedAds* Users able to click other websites and check rates. * Hotels & online agencies pay per click* $.25 to $1.00 | * Premium offer.* Allowed to put in contact information* Advertise special offers.* $500 to $10,000 | * 12% of revenue.* sold by cost per thousand impressions.* $15 on average. | It differs from other UCG sites...
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... The Nastiness Book review ever written This is a shocking title to start out a book review. As you can see in the title, you should expect a horrible comprehensive review about this book. I should say how boring, bland, repetitive, and tedious the writhing is. However I am actually going to do the opposite because to me this book exemplifies how “Nasty” the author wrote this book and how every writer should take these principles in there writing. The book review will cover why the author is so “nasty” in this writing as well showing the main concepts in the book. These are principles and guide lines that is essential that most writers should take on when reading writing down the bones by Natalie Goldberg. The first question that comes when starting writing this book review is what do I mean by “nasty”? At first, I thought it just a really good head title to grab the reader attention but in all honesty, it more than just that. The term ‘nasty’ is a conation that I use to describe how ridicules, and astonish, something is. In this case I can honestly say “This is the nastiest writing I ever read when it come to improving in writing.” Natalie explain concepts like writing exercise that can improve your writing as well as disciplining yourself as writer to write what you need to write down to paper and idea on doing son . Though out thought the book she quotes William carlos. One line from him that stood out form the book was ‘write what is in front...
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...Total Money Makeover Book Review So, you’re making payments on your car, your furniture, your house and your credit cards. In other words, you’re a typical American…and you’re in trouble. You’re behind on your payments and see no earthly way to dig your way out of your miserable pit. You need Dave Ramsey. Dave Ramsey is direct, he doesn’t sugar-coat his advice. He’ll tell you what’s smart and what’s not so smart. He won’t tell you that the road out of debt is always easy. Ramsey gives a step by step approach to getting out of debt, saving and investing for the future, but he also gives you more. People in financial trouble, such as myself, need more than a method; they need hope. Ramsey offers hope by telling you from his personal experience and the experiences of others. This book gives the wisdom you need, but additionally gives testimony after testimony of people who were in serious debt and became debt free, as I am on my way to becoming by following his advice to, deal with your denial, don’t swallow the lie that debt is a tool, start a lifetime quest to learn more about money, setting up a budget, and taking the baby steps toward financial freedom. Deal with your denial Before chapter one begins, Dave Ramsey explains that his book is neither sophisticated nor complicated. I found this to be true as I began reading along. Given that I was already feeling defeated about my financial situation, Dave Ramsey did very well by providing several laughing opportunities...
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...Being able to read has always been easier for me than learning to write. As an elementary student, it was easier for me to comprehend a paragraph than it was to write on a specific topic. As I moved through high school and am now college, I still have trouble writing essays, because I’m still struggling with conveying ideas. Writing a thesis is very difficult because every time after I try to think about a topic, my mind goes blank. I am pretty good at reading but not writing because I have trouble constructing the sentences with correct grammar. In high school, I could read better than I write. The reason why I read better in high school is because we read our story in class together. For example, we read “Romeo and Juliet” together in...
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...don't understand its language - Accounting. What rules impact a business' Accounting Information System? What types of compliance is required? Discussion 2 In this graded discussion, we will be examining the operation of the Accounting Information System (AIS) with the use of problems and exercises from your textbook. The goal is to cover all of the requirements to ensure an opportunity for your successful completion of Course Project. Let's start with Exercise 1-17A. Read about CoffeeShop Doughnuts and select one of the four requirements to answer. week 2 Discussion 1Last week, we discussed "The Language of Business" and why the accounting information system is important in business. This week, we are going to look at the mechanics of how it all works. It might be a bit easier if we started with an example which would be the Genie Car Wash, Inc. in Chapter 2 of your textbook. Pick a transaction from Genie and let us know how it impacts the accounting equation. Make sure to identify the two accounts impacted. Why is it important to record your selected transaction? Discussion 2 In this graded discussion, we will be examining the operation of the Accounting Information System (AIS)...
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...S Brought to you by Project Agency www.projectagency.com Why Write This Booklet and Who Wrote It? Ron Rosenhead is Managing Director of Project Agency. He believes the modern day manager needs project management skills to deliver the organisations’ agenda. He therefore decided to write this book to help support them. The writing of this Tips Booklet fits nicely with the company motto “Helping organisations deliver projects effectively.” The word project can be misleading. Many people think of large scale building works or changes in information technology. Your project may not be as big as those quoted; preparing and writing a report, developing an internet product alongside marketing and sales plan, relocating an office. They all need careful planning. This tips booklet is based on the unique Project Agency Project Management System - PMS. It has been used in many organisations and is a tried and tested and very flexible model. This booklet will help you in many ways: • Providing you with a structure to manage your projects • Giving practical advice based on over 10 years of running workshops and projects • Answering many of the questions posed by people involved in projects • Using it to check current project management practices in your organisation You, the reader may be a one person business or working in a global company with many thousands of workers. This book is written for all of you!! We mention senior managers. If you work...
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...Brian O'Hare's [i]The 11.05 Murders[/i] starts by showing the reader the events that happened at a college party, twelve years ago. We don't know what happened, but I'm sure everyone who reads this chapter comes to the same conclusion. Enters the scene, Woman Detective Sergeant Denise Stewart on her first day as a member of the Serious Crimes Unit. Her first experience as a police woman was not the most pleasant one and she has built walls around herself. But she is immediately received as one of the family by DCI Jim Sheehan and her new colleagues. In that unit, there's a concept she had never heard before: having each other's backs. A series of brutal murders are being perpetrated. Every Tuesday, at 11:05 pm, one man is murdered in a violent way. The team, composed of very different individuals, starts investigating the connection between the murders. As they make progress, strange events start happening every time Stewart and the young Detective Tom Allen are seen together. The questions start to appear: are these strange events connected to the case they are investigating? How are the murders connected? And why does Stewart, the newest agent of the unit, have a target on her back?...
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...Numeracy Advancing Education in Quantitative Literacy Volume 7 | Issue 1 Article 8 1-2-2014 Review of Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know about the Numbers by Karen Berman and Joe Knight, with John Case. H. L. Vacher University of South Florida, vacher@usf.edu Recommended Citation Vacher, H. L. (2014) "Review of Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know about the Numbers by Karen Berman and Joe Knight, with John Case.," Numeracy: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 8. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5038/1936-4660.7.1.8 Available at: http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/numeracy/vol7/iss1/art8 Authors retain copyright of their material under a Creative Commons Non-Commercial Attribution 4.0 License. Review of Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know about the Numbers by Karen Berman and Joe Knight, with John Case. Abstract Berman, Karen and Knight, Joe, with John Case. Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: What You Really Need to Know about the Numbers, (Boston MA: Harvard Business Press, 2008). 285 pp. ISBN 978-1-4221-1915-0. From “The art of finance (and why it matters)” (Part One) through “Creating a financially intelligent company” (Part Eight), Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs is an engaging explanation and appreciation of financial statements and financial ratios. Short, easily digested chapters; just-in-time boxes to introduce terminology; easy, direct, in-text calculations...
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...1 Table of Contents Why a success guide? ................................................................................................................................. 3 What makes accounting challenging? ........................................................................................................ 3 How should I approach the course? ........................................................................................................... 3 Threaded Discussions.............................................................................................................................. 4 Homework Assignments ......................................................................................................................... 4 Course Project ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Midterm Exam ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Final Exam ............................................................................................................................................... 5 What resources are available? .................................................................................................................... 5 2 Why a success guide? Students...
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...Six Disciplines and Secrets to Successful Strategy Execution | Book Review | | Introduction: Gary Harpst was one of the founder and CEO of The Lord’s Business Inc.(TLB), aka Solomon Software, very popular software back in the 80's and early 90's when the PC industry was very young. He grew his business from startup to achieve great success, finally selling the company to Great Plains Software (since purchased by Microsoft) for a hefty sum (Bergin Tim, An Interview with GARY HARPST). Gary’s book, “Six Disciplines Execution Revolution: Solving the One Business Problem That Makes Solving All Other Problems Easier” was published in July 2008. In Six Disciplines Execution Revolution, Harpst details the elements of a complete strategy execution program, explains why it could only have happened now, and clarifies why such a program will become a mainstream requirement for successful small and midsized businesses in the future. Summary: According to Harpst, excellence is the enduring pursuit of balanced strategy and execution. Strategy requires choosing what promises to make to all stakeholders and a roadmap for delivering on those promises. Execution requires getting there, while overcoming unending surprises. Excellence is a journey – not a destination. A business excellence model tells organizations as to how they should operate relative to the two dimensions of strategy and execution. (See figure 1, Exhibit 1) Quadrant I: Strong Strategy/Weak Execution: In this quadrant...
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