...College Success Depends on You Jason Winterfeld Gen/200 April 30, 2012 Marilyn Pike College Success Depends on You The student is the only one who can dictate success with his education because the only thing keeping him from receiving an A in any class is himself. Personal responsibility means you are the only one who directly can manage the outcomes of your life. With education, no matter how much effort the people around the student puts toward helping him with his education, at the end of the day he are still responsible for completing his own work. A person is responsible for his own self in his life, after he is able to think and act for himself. A child’s parents will be responsible for him until he is eighteen but honestly from the time he is able to think for himself, he is the one who is ultimately responsible for his actions. To be responsible mean the person will own his actions no matter the outcome. A person who is in control of his own responsibility can do anything he puts his mind to; because he knows he controls his life. While attending college a student has a large amount of different resources at his disposal, but he is the one that actually has to use them. For example, his family and loved ones are here to support him during his college career, but if he does not seek out their support or ask them for time away to study then he is not using them to the fullest. Also, his professors and counselors are there to help him learn the course material...
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...Success means to me and my group in the context of giving other people more freedom and choice in deciding how their work will be accomplished is that once freedom is given, the work that needs to be accomplished will be accomplished properly and effectively. In this context, failure to us means that once freedom is given to other people, everything that happens after giving them freedom will be chaotic and messy. What I mean by “chaotic and messy” is that the people in the group will start doing the things on their own without thinking about how it will affect the group as a whole and this would be the worst case scenario because at that point, no one really knows what they’re doing. With this being the worst outcome, it would affect me being...
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...‘Success In life depends on where you are born’ It can be seen by many that where you are born and the numbers in your postcode can dictate your successes in life. For example being born in a wealth part of England, an MEDC, such as Kensington with parents high up the economic chain will have a better life prospects and more opportunity’s to life a life with high welfare then those born in the poorest areas of Nepal. Technology and education within parts of the worlds are huge factors in your success in life as many people in poor areas still fail to complete school up to secondary school level and without recourses that make learning and education easier such as textbooks, white boards, computers and teachers with the correct qualifications it makes getting children’s education in LEDC’s up to the standard of schooling in countries such as Germany and Switzerland, therefore they cannot compete for successes with children who have been in school with qualified teachers for 13 or more years. Other factors such as the care provided by the Government can also been seen to affect people’s successes in their lifetime. As for example in Great Britain a National Health Service is provided for all citizens who pay taxes and so when illness strikes there are no fees. This allows even the poorest people to get the healthcare provisions they need to carry on surviving and working towards what they see as success. However in developing countries without healthcare provided those working...
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...Responsibility: Only you can hold yourself accountable for academic success. Even though many students believe that they do not need a plan to achieve academic success, planning and goal setting is critical, without having a plan, and setting goals self-accountability for success is difficult. Maintaining a plan to succeed and to hold yourself accountable for both success and failure is the first step in personal responsibility. Students that plan for and take personal responsibility for their education have drastically improved success rate of achieving their educational goals. Personal responsibility is holding yourself accountable for the actions you choose or chose not to take in your pursuit of success. Students that do not take personal responsibility for their success are doomed to fail. Success is a choice and is attained by not only choosing to be successful but by making the correct choices along the way to ensure you are staying on the path to success. Students that take personal responsibility for their education have drastically improved success rate of achieving their academic goals. As a student, you must develop a plan for success and then be self-accountable to using this plan to ensure success. While there may be some outside influences such as Career Advisors, Financial Advisors, Parents, or Employers holding the student accountable to a certain extent, only the student is truly in control of the decisions they make on a day to day basis and lead to success or failure...
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...Do you agree with the view that Conservative economic policy was a success in the years 1979-1983? The Conservative government saw its high and lows from the year 1979 to 1983 however overall it was a success, however this success was only due to the fact that the Conservatives brought about some extreme changes in relation to their economic policy. One of these extreme changes was Thatcher’s adoption of the monetarism. Sources 7 and 9 take into consideration the view that the Conservatives economic policy was a success in the years 1979 to 1983. Source 7 does so by complimenting the success of Thatcherism in the “expanding towns of southern England and East Anglia”. Source 9, comments on the Conservative’s success in decreasing inflation after coming into office. Source 8 directly conflicts with sources 7 and 9 as it shows figures which suggest that unemployment rates and manufacturing output have seen a rapid decrease from the year 1979 and 1984 which the years in which Margaret Thatcher served her first term as Conservative party leader. “Thatcher’s fundamental philosophy of anti-socialist economics prescribed a number of broad objectives” Her basic ideas were that the government basically had to do less in order for it to gain economic success. The construction industry or “smaller industries” which were thought to be self-sufficient were growing quickly particularly in the south and failed to prosper in the north of England. The reason for this is mainly due to Conservatives...
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...How would you Use the Systems Approach, and what Makes it so Critical to the Success of Project Management [Name] System approach is a strategic management concept which views the structure of a company as that of an interconnected and purposive system consisting of various business sections. It is a key approach to effective organizational management and structuring that groups elements on the basis that they can successfully be linked up together to give room for better management. System approach can be used in project management to evaluate both external and internal elements which affect the success of a business. According to Banathy, system approach is multi-directional (1964). This is because it allows an interactive approach to project elements. This management approach defines a project’s goals, objectives and the set procedures that are followed in successfully completing it. System approach is important to the success of any viable project. By interconnecting several elements of a project, this system provides a simplified base for management that reduces complexity. It also helps promote specialization and efficient coordination between different project departments. This results in efficient and specialized handling of project’s tasks and procedures, all which are critical to the success of project management. Moreover, through system approach, management strategies can be analyzed and evaluated for improvement. Simulations of new project management models...
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...Do you agree with the suggestion that English foreign policy achieved relative success in the period 1509-1525? A case can be made that that the English foreign policy was a failure because of Wolsey’s mishandlings of the finance. For example in source 1 it states that ‘greatest weakness lay in the realm of finance’. This shows us that Wolsey did not know what he was doing when it came to finance which would have helped English foreign policy. Wolsey mishandling of finance would have led to less to money to help Henry invade France and therefore make on this part of his foreign policy, which was to take over France and to redeem his title as king of France , a failure because he didn’t really take over the whole off France. The whole real parts that henry had taken over of France was Tournai and Therouanne, and these were of little significant to England which supports the idea that the foreign policy was a failure. We can also infer from another source which support the idea that English foreign policy was a failure. In source 3 it says ‘if he fortunate to win it’. This is referring to Henry to taking over France, and we can clearly see that the foreign policy was a failure because only luck could have helped Henry take over France. This all indicates that foreign policy was not a success owing it to Wolsey mishandling of finance which meant that Henry would not have sufficient amount of money to take over the whole of France. Once again in source 1 we can see that Wolsey had...
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...Hill 7e End of Part Case Notes Part One: Globalization There are no Part One cases. Part Two: National Differences in Political Economy; Differences in Culture; Ethics in International Business Nike: The Sweatshop Debate 1. Should Nike be held responsible for working conditions in foreign factories that it does not own, but where subcontractors make products for Nike? Answer: Most students will probably agree that Nike should be held responsible for the working conditions in foreign factories where subcontractors make products the company sells. Students taking this perspective are likely to argue that since the workers are there to produce the products for Nike, the fact that the company does not actually own the facilities is immaterial – Nike is the beneficiary of the work done in the factory. Some students may suggest that Nike be resolved of some responsibility if the factories also produce products for other companies. 2. What labor standards regarding safety, working conditions, overtime, and the like, should Nike hold foreign factories to: those prevailing in that country or those prevailing in the United States? Answer: The question of whether of whether to hold foreign factories to the same standards as domestic factories is difficult. Some students might argue that Nike should require all factories regardless of their location to maintain the same standards when it comes to working conditions, overtime, and so on. Other students however, may suggest that...
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...To what extent do you think that Tom’s cashflow forecast will help guarantee the success of his “Joshua” franchise? Location differences means that his cashflow forecast may not be an accurate overview of cash inflow in his area. As well as this, the predictions are made for a city-centre salon, which will have a higher level of sales than a town-centre one. + Tom had vast experience in that area of business + He was able to make changes to his business depending on the forecast to prevent any difficulties. + The forecast gave an indication of cash - Toms business aims are different to Josuas - Figures provided by Joshuas may be bias as they want people to be franchisees. Tom had been running a hairdressing business for five years the first draft indicated cash flow difficulties for Tom and so he was able to make three changes that would overcome these possible difficulties - renting the premises, taking out a bank loan and increasing his overdraft Tom’s forecast gave a clear indication of improvement in his cash flow over the three years. This would have encouraged him to establish the business. Possible reasons for cash flow forecasting process being of limited use to Tom: Tom’s existing business targeted a very different market segment to the Joshua franchise, limiting the relevance of Tom’s previous experience Tom’s estimates of costs were based on figures provided by Joshua. These figures may not be unbiased the sales revenue forecasts were likely...
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...“Stresemann controlling inflation was the main reason behind the success of the Weimar Republic in 1923-1928” Do you agree? The period 1925-1929 if often considered to be the ‘Golden Years’ of Weimar Germany’s political history. Gustav Stresemann was in power or in positions of influence between 1906 and 1923. During this period Germany gained political power and the economic difficulties started to be overcome. Stresemann helped rebuild Germany after a year of crisis in 1923. There were many different factors Stresemann controlled behind the main reason of success for the Weimar Republic. These included economic problems such as inflation, Dawes Plan and Young Plan, international affairs and Social Reforms. I agree that biggest success of Stresemann was controlling inflation because he was able to stabilise the money in the country and by this happening it created a domino effect for his other successes. Firstly, Germany faced economic problems. Hyperinflation was a major part of this which is when prices are rising and the value of money is falling. Germany began to suffer inflation during the war but things got further worse after the war when there was a demand of £6,600,000 reparation payments. In 1923 French troops occupied the Ruhr in Germany due to Germany failing to pay an instalment of reparations on time. Workers were told to go on strike and so all workers on strike had to be given financial support. The government responded in printing more and more banknotes...
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...How far do you agree that Stalin’s ability to manipulate the party machine was the key to his success in the leadership struggle? Following Lenin’s death in 1924, the Communist party and their leadership over Russia was set into disarray. Many different ideals and views about the future of Socialism were unveiled and adapted over and through this ideological confusion; with various contenders for the party leader emerged. Throughout 1924-1929, in which a turbulent period of struggle occurred in the power vacuum post-lenin. Stalin eventually emerged as the successful new leader of the USSR. Stalin’s position as General Secretary of the party, among other factors His ability to manipulate the party machine through his position as General Secretary would eventually enable him to become the leader. Stalin’s position of General Secretary allowed him to use and abuse Lenin’s systems to get to the top. Stalin had the power to control what was discussed and how politburo decisions were to be carried out, and he had the significant influence of patronage. This allowed him to access every strand of the Communist party – the orgburo, politburo, and secretariat. His power of patronage allowed him to use his authority to place his most reliable supporters in key and enviable positions within the party. As a result, these people were extremely loyal to Stalin since they effectively owed their place to him, and so therefore he could count on their support. These appointed people became...
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...Conservatives, which were the most important reason for their dominance. The introduction of credit was an intricate part of their dominance, allowing money to be borrowed on ‘easy-terms,’ designed to stimulate a sluggish economy, its success can be shown through the sale of cars, which quadrupled from 1.5 million to 5.5 million. This won votes with the electorate since it supported Churchill’s initial claim when the Conservatives came into power that they would put the welfare of the people at the centre of their policies. It also continued the social mobility that had occurred since the war, closing the gap between the ‘haves and the haves not,’ as Butler suggested. However, it could be argued that the Conservative’s economic policies were not as successful as they appeared and were not the basis for Conservative dominance, since the British economy was sluggish with only a GDP of 2.3% in comparison with the 5.6% GDP of the EEC country of Italy. However, it should be noted that the veil of respectability credit provided the economy meant that the electorate were not aware of the lower GDP. Moreover, Britain was not in decline, since there was growth, which in self was a success compared with the not too distant times of war austerity, therefore its success can be linked with Conservative...
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...The external environment in which businesses operate can have a significant effect on their success. To what extent do you think that the external environment in the UK is favourable for businesses at the moment? Justify your answer with reference to external factors and/or businesses that you know. (40 Marks). Now at the start of 2013 the UK is at the recovering stage in the business cycle after, a double dip recession which saw a mass slow down of economic activity. The effects of the recession can still be felt, for example consumers with less disposable income, therefore un-willing to spend and due to quantitive easing measures taking place,interest rates are still at a record low of 0.5%. An external environment is something that can influence your business from the outside but is out off your control. The economic system can be seen as the largest external environment in this situation. The extent that the external environment in the UK is favourable depends on many different factors. One way in which the external environment is favourable to UK retailers at the moment (2013) depends on the product and what kind of business it is. For example people are currently suffering economically therefore have less disposable income, so business selling cheaper goods for their market wont be affected as people will be willing to buy from them to spend the lest amount possible, this recession and recovery stage may even be great for them as more and more people will have to...
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...The external environment in which businesses operate can have a significant effect on their success. To what extent do you think the external environment in the UK is favourable for businesses at the moment? Justify your answer with reference to external factors and/or businesses that you know. (40 marks) External environment in the UK can be favourable in any market to a business based on social and economic factors. This is important because this involves the way that people live, the lifestyle they have and finally their needs and wants as a customer, this is extremely important to businesses as they would need to keep on top of these wants and needs and adapt to suit them so that they can continue to sell their product or service. As a result of adapting their services to the customers’ needs they will see greater benefits for example increased profitability. In the UK, Rolex Watches have benefitted in big size because the weekly wage from 2010 has increased by £44 therefore providing more of an opportunity for consumers to spend on non-essential items as the economy has grew. This positive income elasticity of demand meant big ticket items benefitted such as Rolex as they saw 30% operating profit in 2014 as sales increased by 40% in the UK from 2013. This is due to consumers demanding higher quality products and bigger brand products with brand recognition such as Rolex therefore benefitted as higher quality lifestyle is demanded. Therefore this is favourable for Rolex...
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...‘The main reason why Edward and Mary’s religious settlements had limited success was because their reigns were so short.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Jake Nicholls To an extent I do agree with this statement as Edward a devout protestant took England to the most protestant it has ever experienced this is also the same for Mary who restored the country to papal supremacy. However, due to the rebellion and opposition each of these monarchs received it hindered the complete success of their religious settlements. Edward VI, reigned for a total of six years, however what limited Edward even further is the fact he didn’t even reach the age of majority (which had been reduced to the age of sixteen) by the time of his death in 1553, which significantly reduced his level of religious influence. Perhaps if he reached the age of majority he would have brought in more extreme protestant reforms than those of his regents, this might be explained by his upbringing as his step mother Catherine Parr was a protestant therefore provided him with reformist tutors. This shows that due to his short reign it limited the success of Edward’s religious settlement. Furthermore, Edward’s issue of not providing an heir can be blamed upon his short reign, as he was only fifteen when he died. If he had produced an heir it would have meant that his Religious settlement would have been inherited and it would have been likely his heir would have been brought up a devout protestant, therefore...
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