...NVfT NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS 1. Course Details: Quarter: Course Code: Course Name: Course Prerequisites: Credits Hours: Classroom: Class Timing: Summer 2011 SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology None Three (3) credit hours R02 Sun! Tue!, 3:30 - 6:00 (43 class hours + 2 hours for the final exam = 45 classroom hours total) April 18, 2010, 3:30 - 6:00 Final Exam Period: 2. Instructor Details: Professor: Office Location: Office Hours: Email: Phone (Mobile): Dr.Mamoon Amin Zaki F-Block NYIT offices, Building 2, adjuncts' room Sunday-Wednesday, 3-5 pm mamoonzaki@Gmail.com 050 4440853 3. Catalog Course Description: An analysis of the social and cultural forces which govern human behavior. The principle topic include: social interaction and organization; socialization processes, primary groups and the family (associations, bureaucracy, and other social institutions), collective behavior, population, and ecology. 4. Learning Outcomes (LOs): LO 1: Students will demonstrate through discussions, assignments, and exam an understanding of the meaning of social perspective, culture socialization and education LO 2: Students will demonstrate through discussions, assignments, and exam an understanding of the nature of the various political and economic systems of the world: democracy, totalitarian, dictatorship, capitalism, socialism and communism. LO 3: Students will demonstrate through discussions, assignments, and exam an understanding of the vocabulary...
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...Bates Module 1 Case 1 ITM 524: Foundations of Information Technology Management Dr. Mina Richards January 21, 2014 Introduction A socio-technical paradigm combines the social and technical paradigms, and could be described as the study of the relationships between the social and technical parts of any system (Coakes, 2002). Researchers and some managers have acknowledged that technical and social factors interact to influence organizational outcomes. Significant changes in the workplace are the result of new and advanced technology. According to F. Land, there are two sometimes conflicting set of values that underlie socio-technical thinking (Land, 2000). The first is a belief in the importance of humanistic principles. The main task of the designer is to enhance the quality of working life and the job satisfaction of the employee. In turn the achievement of these objectives will enhance productivity and yield added value to the organization. The second set reflects managerial values. Socio-technical principles are merely instruments for achieving primarily economic objectives. Humanistic objectives have no value in themselves but if their achievement produces a better performance from employees leading to the fulfillment of the economic objectives well and good. This paper will illustrate how the first principle proves to shaping the final outcome in Painter’s Case Study. The critical elements to drive the decision...
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...Character of the 21st Century Name: Institution: Date: Introduction The character of the 21st Century from a political, economic and social perspective would be chaotic. It should be appreciated that the world has gotten to a point of political, economic and social consciousness that puts pressure between the governed and the governors. From a social contract point of view, it is arguably correct to assert that the realisation of the social contract nobles would be effected. However, this process is expected to be chaotic, painful, and gruelling and time consuming. Three main reasons that give this realisation a chaotic character can be cited as inclusive of the following; a politically, economically and socially conscious society, a government system and power structure determined to retain the status quo and lastly a heightened application of information technology gains and innovation to the extent that mass media as a source of power control becomes inevitable. This paper would explain the three reasons and discuss comprehensively their position and role in the overall progress of the society. The political, social and economic consciousness can be seen in the aggressive nature of the modern society. All over across the globe, citizens continue to show a renewed resilience and determination to realise their rights, freedoms and expectations from society. The concept of legitimate expectation from a legal point of view as been greatly heighted. Citizens have become...
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...A New Society From the reading there are various dimensions of social change which represent the “new society.” Firstly, is the new technological concept, based on the idea of growth, development and constant expansion. It can be seen as the development of an individual or society in a direction considered more advanced than the preceding level. Society and technology are two aspects of humanity that are constantly progressing because of one another. Technology shapes society and social change drives technology, “new information technologies allow the formation of new forms of social organization and social interaction along electronically based information networks.” (http://www.jstor.org/stable/2655234) It is a variable in a compound factor in the history of society. The second dimension of social change is globalization. It has become identified with a number of trends, such as the “technological, organizational, and institutional capacity of the core components of a given system.” (http://www.jstor.org/stable/2655234) Globalization is the flow of social change. It refers to the “rapidly developing and ever-densening network of interconnections and interdependences that characterize modem social life.” (http://www.pacificdiscovery.org/credit/SEAreadings/Globilization%20and%20Culture%20-%20Tomlinson,%20John.pdf) Globalisation suggests “a world full of movement and mixture, contact and linkages, and persistent cultural interaction and exchange.” (http://www.academia.edu/531131/Tracking_Global_Flows)...
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...Pearson Edexcel General Certificate of Education May–June Summer 2016 Examination Timetable – FINAL Home Pearson Edexcel General Certificate of Education May–June Summer 2016 Examination Timetable – FINAL For more information on Edexcel qualifications please visit http://qualifications.pearson.com Notes Pearson Edexcel General Certificate of Education May–June Summer 2016 Examination Timetable – FINAL Home Notes Pearson Edexcel GCE Summer 2016 Examination View by Week Week Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Monday 16 May Monday 23 May Monday 6 June Monday 13 June Monday 20 June Monday 27 June Tuesday 17 May Tuesday 24 May Tuesday 7 June Tuesday 14 June Tuesday 21 June Tuesday 28 June Wednesday 18 May Wednesday 25 May Wednesday 8 June Wednesday 15 June Wednesday 22 June Wednesday 29 June Thursday 19 May Thursday 26 May Thursday 9 June Thursday 16 June Thursday 23 June Thursday 30 June Friday 20 May Day Week 1 Friday 27 May Friday 10 June Friday 17 June Friday 24 June Friday 1 July View by Subject Subject A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Pearson Edexcel General Certificate of Education May–June Summer 2016 Examination Timetable – FINAL Notes Home Notes 1. Conduct of Examinations 2. Key Dates • Each examination must be taken on the day and at the time as shown on the timetable. • The date for the restricted release of results to centres is Wednesday 17 August 2016. • The published...
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...INTRODUCTION- The word retail has its origin in French word retaillier and means “to cut a piece’’ or “to break bulk’ “Retailing is the sale of goods and services to the ultimate consumer for personal, family or household use.” According to Kotler: “Retailing includes all the activities involved in selling goods or services to the final consumers for personal, non business use” Retailing may be understood as the final step in the distribution of merchandise for consumption by the end consumers. Retailing is responsible for matching final consumer demand with supplies of different marketers. Retailing is high intensity competition industry, The reasons for its popularity lie in its ability to provide easier access to variety of products, freedom of choice and many services to consumers. The Indian retail is dotted by traditionally market place called bazaars or haats comprises of numerous small and large shops, selling different or similar merchandise -India retail industry is the largest industry in India, with an employment of around 8% and contributing to over 10% of the country's GDP. Retail industry in India is expected to rise 25% yearly being driven by strong income growth, changing lifestyles, and favorable demographic patterns. A further increase of 7-8% is expected in the industry of retail in India by growth in consumerism in urban areas, rising incomes, and a steep rise in rural It is the second fastest growing economy...
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...COURSE AND SUBJECT GUIDE POSTGRADUATE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS 2010 The information contained in this Course and Subject Guide: • • is current only at the date it is published and Melbourne Business School is under no obligation to update the information or correct any inaccuracy which may become apparent at a later date; and is not intended to provide or make recommendation on which you should rely. Melbourne Business School reserves the right to change course content, lecturers, course time, examination procedures and other course details. To the extent permitted by law, Melbourne Business School specifically excludes any liability for any error or inaccuracy in, or omissions from, the information in this Guide and any loss or damage which you or any person may suffer. Last updated: 12 March 2010 1 2 MELBOURNE BUSINESS SCHOOL 2010 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ___________________________________________________________________ TERM 1 Thursday Monday Tuesday 14 January 18 January 26 January Orientation Evening – Weekend Mode and Standard Part Time World of Management Weekend Mode and Part Time (until Friday 22 January) Australia Day Academic School Holiday Carlton Campus on Sunday operations Monday Thursday Friday Monday Thursday Friday Friday Thursday Friday Sunday 9 February 18 February 26 February 8 March 18 March 19 March 2 April 15 April 16 April 25 April Commencement Term 1 Teaching (standard 12-week format subjects) Weekend Mode – Module 1a (until...
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...information technology can be used to assist bureaucrats in decision-making? The depth and quality of knowledge used by policy makers can influence the effectiveness of policies. According to Milakovich and Gordon, competitive political forces constantly push elected representatives to focus on immediate political decisions, rather than on long term professional-administrative values such as efficient use of resources and increased productivity (p.431). During President Bush’ election he used certain failures of the past administration to enhance his win to presidency as the public trust in the government was at a low. The use of performance data to make budgetary and programmatic decisions became the foundation of Bush’s Presidents Management Agenda (PMA). The PMA is the Bush administration’s effort to better manage federal agencies. Under the PMA, these agencies were required to show how public programs achieve results more efficiently than other methods. However, during the Obama campaign pledged to use information communication technology tools to include social media to make government less beholden to special interest groups and promote citizen involvement in decision-making (p.434). Another high tech approach includes the development of the technology, innovation and government reform (TIGR) working group which is a team of tech-industry professionals whose mission was to create a twenty-first century government that is more open and effective, leverage technology to grow...
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... This paper is a synthesis of the key messages from the individual papers written by the Blue Planet Laureates (Annex I describes the Blue Planet Prize), and discusses the current and projected state of the global and regional environment, and the implications for environmental, social and economic sustainability. It addresses the drivers for change, the implications for inaction, and what is needed to achieve economic development and growth among the poor, coupled with environmental and social sustainability, and the imperative of action now. The paper does not claim to comprehensively address all environment and development issues, but a sub-set that are deemed to be of particular importance. Key Messages We have a dream – a world without poverty – a world that is equitable – a world that respects human rights – a world with increased and improved ethical behavior regarding poverty and natural resources - a world that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable, where the challenges such as climate change, loss of biodiversity and social inequity have been successfully addressed. This is an achievable dream, but the current system is deeply flawed and our current pathway will not realise it. Population size and...
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...Environmental Factors Ashley Thompson MKT 421/BSAW13JXW8 July 9th, 2012 Instructor: Anissa Upshaw Utilizing Online Social Networking Sites Paper The subjects in this paper will revolve around Apple Inc the corporation. Apple Inc has been in business for several years, and has expanded their business from domestic to global in just a few months. The company sells to countries all around the world and their products are well known in many countries. The first subject will cover information on environmental factors that affect global and domestic marketing decisions. The second subject will analyze the influence of global economic interdependence also the effect of trade practices and agreements. The third subject will cover the importance of demographics and physical infrastructure; also this section will analyze the influence of cultural differences. The fourth subject will cover the importance of social responsibility and ethics versus legal obligations. The fifth subject will analyze the effect of political systems and the influence of international relations; also the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 will be analyzed, also the influence of local, national, and international legislation will be analyzed. The final subject will cover the effect of technology. Environmental Factors Every company has environmental factors that affect their global and domestic decision making. The Apple store has three environmental factors that affect their global and...
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...The External Environment and Organizational Culture Chapter 02 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Copyright © 2011 by the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Learning Objectives LO 1 Describe how environmental forces influence organizations and how organizations can influence their environments LO 2 Distinguish between the macro environment and the competitive environment LO 3 Explain why managers and organizations should attend to economic and social developments. LO 4 Identify elements of the competitive environment. 2-2 Learning Objectives LO 5 Summarize how organizations respond to environmental uncertainty LO 6 Define elements of an organization’s culture LO 7 Discuss how an organization’s culture affects its response to its external environment 2-3 Organization Inputs and Outputs Figure 2.1 2-4 Open Systems Open systems Organizations that are affected by, and that affect, their environment. 2-5 Open Systems Inputs Goods and services organizations take in and use to create products or services. Outputs The products and services organizations create. 2-6 Open Systems External environment All relevant forces outside a firm’s boundaries, such as competitors, customers, the government, and the economy. Competitive environment The immediate environment surrounding a firm; includes suppliers, customers, rivals, and the like. 2-7 Open Systems Macroenvironment The general environment; includes governments, economic...
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...Your experience with technology in college and beyond As a college educator, the topic of technology is of extreme interest to me. At least one of the courses that I teach each semester is online, while I have also dabbled in so-called “hybrid” courses which combine the online classroom with face-to-face meetings. I like to teach this way because of my own experience as a student. I see the benefits that technology offers us. I was born in the early 1980s. Those born around the same time as me, some call us Echo Boomers or early Millennials, came of age along with technology. Therefore, the integration of computers and the internet into the classroom structure has always been appealing since we appreciated the benefits that the technology offers. Though I learned how to use a card catalogue and microfiche in college, by the time I got my Master’s degree in 2007 both of those methods of research were rendered obsolete by computer databases and online libraries, which saved me a lot of time and helped me focus on reading my research instead of finding it. The college students of today and tomorrow are a bit different, however. These students, born in the 1990s and beyond, have never known a school system without PC computers and the internet. As their teachers, we recognize this gap between our coming of age and theirs, and many of us try to bridge that gap through technology integration in the classroom and advanced skills that, we think, will put us on par with our young...
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...HRM592 Final Exam Study Guide YOU MAY WANT TO PRINT THIS GUIDE. 1. The Final Exam is open book, open notes. The maximum time you can spend in the exam is 3 hours, 30 minutes. If you have not clicked the Submit for Grade button by then, you will be exited from the exam. In the Final Exam environment, the Windows clipboard is disabled, and so you will not be able to copy exam questions or answers to or from other applications. 2. You should click the Save Answers button in the exam frequently. This helps prevent connection timeouts that might occur with certain Internet service providers, and also minimizes lost answers in the event of connection problems. If your Internet connection does break, when you reconnect, you will normally be able to get back into your Final Exam without any trouble. Remember, though, that the exam timer continues to run while students are disconnected, so students should try to log in again as quickly as possible. The Help Desk cannot grant any student additional time on the exam. 3. See the Syllabus section "Due Dates for Assignments & Exams" for due date information. 4. Reminders • You will only be able to enter your online Final Exam one time. • Click the Save Answers button often. • If you lose your Internet connection during your Final Exam, log in again and try to access your Final Exam. If you are unable to enter the Final Exam, first contact the Help Desk and get a ticket number, and then contact your instructor. • You will always...
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...Business management is defined as the process of managing an organization by applying various business concepts on the set objectives. In order for the business to be successful there are certain business objectives that must be met. There must be good planning, organization, coordination, and direction. These functions are carried out through a management team, which then makes sure it is translated though out the organization. There are some key components that make up a dynamic business environment. One of these concepts is the ever changing economic environment this can affect businesses as well as consumers. It looks at income, expenditures, and resources that affect the cost of running a business. There are also economic changes these changes refer to the changing trends of general performance within the economy. Other points of interest that fall under the economic umbrella are tradable currency, minimum taxes, import and exports, and employment levels and productivity. The next component would be marketing conditions this refers to the extent of demand and supply of goods and services in the market. Page 2 Demand is the willingness and ability of buyers to purchase goods and services at different prices. And supply is the...
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...Administrator 8 Graduate Faculty 9 Enrolment and Duration Of Studies 13 Change of Program Of Study, Type of Registration, And Mode of Study 13 Withdrawal (TD) of a Course 14 Attendance 14 Academic Load 14 Credit Exemption and Transfer 15 Grading System 16 Academic Standing 17 Deferment, Suspension and Termination 18 2 ACADEMIC GUIDELINES ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) 20 21 Introduction MBA Course Structure Programme Specifications and Learning Outcomes 23 Course Synopsis 26 21 DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA) Programme Specifications and Learning Outcomes DBA Course Structure 38 41 OTHER INFORMATION REFERENCES UTM IBS Postgraduate Student Society (PGSS) 42 43 3 ACADEMIC GUIDELINES OVERVIEW / BACKGROUND OF UTM The main campus of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is located in a strategic area of 1,177 hectares in the Iskandar Development Region, Johor.UTM has another campus known as the UTM Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Semarak with an area of 18 hectares. The history of UTM began in 1904 as a Treacher Techical School and was later upgraded to a Technical School in 1906. In 1942 the Technical School was upgraded to a TechicalCollege located at High Street (now known as Jalan Bandar) before moving to Jalan Gurney (now known as Jalan Semarak). In 1972 the Technical College became the National Institute of Technology (ITK). On 1 April 1975, it became a university known as Universiti Teknologi...
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