...The Last Lecture, by Randy Pausch, had many themes throughout the book that were very important in my own life. Three of these themes are hard work, loyalty, and having a positive attitude. All of these ideas are virtues that I try to follow every day at school, work, home, and anywhere else I may be, like Pausch had done in his life. His life, however, was coming to a certain end by terminal cancer, when he gave his final lecture so he was able to reflect on what was important for him to say to those present at his speech and also his kids. Hopefully, I won’t have to die as young as he did, but the themes he expressed in his lecture are key to living a good life as I want to do. Hard work was a theme that was present throughout the lecture...
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...I loved Randy Pausch’s video The Last Lecture because he presented his lecture with so much enthusiasm, courage, and humility by making us understand how important his thoughts for how we should all live our lives each day and how we should always treat other people in our lives with respect, gratitude and kindness no matter what. I was very nervous while I was taking notes from both of the videos we had to view for the assignment. I waited until my youngest son went to school so that I would be able to stay-focused on the information that I needed to write notes from and have no distractions so my full attention would be only on the assignment. I watched Randy Pausch’s video several times, his compassionate tone and his humbleness helped me...
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...AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH Faculty of Business Administration Department of Management BBA Program COURSE OUTLINE Term : Summer 2014-2015 I. Course Code and Title :BBA 1101– Introduction to Business II. Credit : 3 Credit hours III. Course Faculty :Stanley Rodrick Assistant Professor, Department of Marketing Faculty of Business Administration Faculty Room, Level# 3, Campus# 1, AIUB Email: stanley@aiub.edu Telephone: 8820865, 9890804, 9894641 Ext: 532 Section | Day | Time | Room | A1 | Sunday & Tuesday | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | 121 | A8 | Monday & Wednesday | 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm | 521 | Vision AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH (AIUB) envisions promoting professionals and excellent leadership catering to the technological progress and development needs of the country. Mission AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH (AIUB) is committed to provide quality and excellent computer-based academic programs responsive to the emerging challenges of the time. It is dedicated to nurture and produce competent world class professional imbued with strong sense of ethical values ready to face the competitive world of arts, business, science, social science and technology. Course Description The lesson has been prepared to provide students a revelation of the different forms of business activities. It covers up the thought of business, ideas, social responsibilities, moral values, structure...
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...COMM 371, Lecture 6 COMM 371, Lecture 6 Lecture 6: Financing Growth – The Clarkson Lumber Case Outline for Today (Clarkson Lumber) • Case objectives • Understand what drives the need for cash: Clarkson needs cash, but has a good record of profitability • Evaluate Clarkson’s loan requirements and ability to repay • Link the short-term financial plan to evaluating the firm’s long-term goals • Practice basic skills in financial analysis • Review facts of case • Construct statement of cash flows • A closer examination of working capital • Analysis of fixed assets • What factors contribute to a need for cash? • Evaluating the “financial strength” of Clarkson • Clarkson’s sustainable growth rate • How much does Clarkson pay for AP financing? • Evaluate Clarkson’s need for bank financing and ability to repay • Long-term strategy Case Facts • Rapid growth in business during recent years (1993-1995). Sales expected to reach $5.5 million in 1996 (+22% vs. previous year) • Profits in 1995 $77 thousands (+13% vs. previous year) • Clarkson is currently at the limit of its current bank borrowing ($400,000) • How quickly has Clarkson’s borrowing escalated? • Bank debt increased from $60 in 1994 to $390 thousands in 1995 • Growth in accounts payable and in notes payable, trade • Why? Buyout: • Clarkson is paying his purchase of Holtz’s stake. • Growth in NWC requirements • So far: forced to forego trade discounts and rely on bank borrowing. Current bank now requires collateral, so explore...
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... | |Andrew Edwards |AB479 |88180513 |andrew.edwards@nottingham.edu.cn | |Anna Du |AB482 |88182467 |min du@nottingham.edu.cn | CREDITS AND LEVEL 10 credits, level 3 PRE-REQUISITES AND PRIOR LEARNING Pre-requisites are MAD I and MAD II. This module assumes that you have good understanding of core management accounting techniques and concepts as taught in MAD I and MAD II. In addition, you will be expected to recall the basic principles of how to do analysis as taught in Year 2 and 3 of your degree course, but to a higher level this year. Knowledge should include the ability to both critically describe techniques and also apply numerical analysis to scenario based problems. EDUCATION AIMS The principle aim of this module is to critically review current management accounting theory and practice by reference to up to date research monographs/reports and academic papers. The secondary, related aim is to enrich students' understanding of management accounting techniques by enabling them to evaluate how such techniques evolve over time and are sensitive to use in different contexts. LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge and understanding This module develops a knowledge and understanding of: • Customer expectations, service and orientation. • The sources, uses and management...
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...ASSIGNMENT SHEET TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012 CLASS 1– INTRODUCTION AND GOALS FOR THE SEMESTER A. CLASS LECTURE Review of Topics, Assignment Sheets, and Course Outline The Case Method - Rules for Classroom Discussion Instruction for the Formation of Study & Project Groups B. Professor/Student Introductions C. Readings from Course Packet: 1. Fin 394.4 Syllabus - Course Outline and Grading Policy 2. “Course Introduction” 3. Note to the Student: How to Study and Discuss Cases 4. “The Case Method” - Jeff Sandefer 5. “Classroom Discussion” - Jeff Sandefer 6. “Note on Study Groups” - Jeff Sandefer ASSIGNMENT: 1. PURCHASE THE COURSE PACKET 2. BRING YOUR RESUME TO THE NEXT CLASS 3. BROWSE THE CLASS BLACKBOARD SITE: (HTTP://COURSES.UTEXAS.EDU/) AND LOOK AT THE EXTERNAL LINKS AND COURSE DOCUMENTS POSTED. a. Case Exhibits b. Case Solutions c. Valuation Templates d. Valuation External Links e. Project Information ASSIGNMENT SHEET THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012 CLASS 2 – WORK FOR MONEY OR MONEY WORK FOR YOU? A. Turn in Resume B. Form study groups (self-select 4-6 people with different education, concentration, work experience and cultural background). Send e-mail to the professor with...
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...4. G REEDY A LGORITHMS I ‣ coin changing ‣ interval scheduling ‣ scheduling to minimize lateness ‣ optimal caching Lecture slides by Kevin Wayne Copyright © 2005 Pearson-Addison Wesley Copyright © 2013 Kevin Wayne http://www.cs.princeton.edu/~wayne/kleinberg-tardos Last updated on Sep 8, 2013 6:30 AM 4. G REEDY A LGORITHMS I ‣ coin changing ‣ interval scheduling ‣ scheduling to minimize lateness ‣ optimal caching Coin changing Goal. Given currency denominations: 1, 5, 10, 25, 100, devise a method to pay amount to customer using fewest number of coins. Ex. 34¢. Cashier's algorithm. At each iteration, add coin of the largest value that does not take us past the amount to be paid. Ex. $2.89. 3 Cashier's algorithm At each iteration, add coin of the largest value that does not take us past the amount to be paid. CASHIERS-ALGORITHM (x, c1, c2, …, cn)...
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...| Title | TFDS9001 | Postgraduate Dissertation | | Pre-Requisite Module Code(s) | Co-Requisite Module Code(s) | Last Revision Date | ECTS Credits | | | | | | | TFRM9001 (2011-12) Research Methods for Masters Thesis | TFRM9001 (2011-12) Research Methods for Masters Thesis | | 30 | | | | | | Contact Hours | Max Class Size | Duration | Date approved | Approved Checked | | | 1 Semester | | | | School of delivery: School of Hospitality Management & Tourism | | Author: Jennifer Lawlor Geraldine Gorham | Description: This module facilitates postgraduate students to undertake and complete an independent investigation in a research area of their choice. | | Aims: The main aim of this module is to enable a student to research a particular area of interest through the preparation and completion of a Masters' thesis. | Learning Outcomes: | Outcome | | On completion the learner will be able to: 1. Complete a Masters' thesis, having investigated an individual subject/research area or tested a hypotheses outlined in a research proposal. 2. Conduct an analytical literature review appropriate to the research area under investigation. 3. Utilise appropriate research methodological techniques within the context if their research. 4. Present their findings, conduct an analysis of same, draw conclusions and provide recommendations within their research area. | | Learning and Teaching Methods...
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... MW: Rm B 206, 10:00am-11:25am Start Date: Jan, 11, 2016 Last Day of Class: May 11, 2016 Instructor Contact Information: Office Hours: 30 minutes after class, MW Cell Phone: (810) 656-8943 E-Mail: samuela@macomb.edu Instructor Professional Biography: Schooling: Master of Science, Biology University of Nebraska, Kearney; Class of 2012 Researched on the benefits of exercise on arthritis Bachelor of Arts University of Michigan, Flint; Class of 2008 Major-Psychology, Minor-Biology Employment: Macomb Community College: Adjunct Biology Professor, since Fall 2012 Davenport University: Biology & Health Adjunct Instructo, since Spring 2011 Lansing Community College: Biology Adjunct Instructor, since Winter 2016 Amber’s Dance Academy of Almont: Owner, Teacher, Choreographer; 1997-2014 Awards: Ralph M. And Emmalyn E. Freeman Psychology Scholarship 2006 National Collegiate Natural Science Award, nominated by Dr. Wrobel 2005 All-American Scholar Award, nominated by Dr. Wall 2001 Honor Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, Psi Chi, and Golden Key National Honor Society Volunteer Work: Tutoring & Mentoring: 1997-Present PALS 2015-Present COURSE CONTENT: Lectures I will be lecturing on the various chapters in the book, as outlined in our course calendar. You are expected to take notes on these lectures....
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...Module Study Guide Research Methods in Psychology 2 Deadlines: 1st Report Week 6, Thurs 6th March 12noon 2nd Report Week 10, Thurs 17th April 12noon Lectures: Fridays 1pm-2pm TC102 Workshops: Mondays in Paragon NB – check for changes to this in weeks 10, 11 and 13 due to the Bank Holidays. School of Psychology, Social Work and Human Sciences School of Psychology, Social Work and Human Sciences Research Methods in Psychology 2 Module Study Guide |Module Code |SS40003E | |Level |4 | |Credits |20 | 2014 Version No 01 © UWL 2013 Research Methods in Psychology 2 Module Study Guide Contents | |Page No. | |Module Leader and Teaching Team Details |3 | | | | |Facts and figures |5 | | | | |Section A Overview and Content...
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...MGT 218 Chapter 4: An investigation into how Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) and Lean concepts could improve the effectiveness of Sheffield University and give them a strategic edge. 4.1 Introduction The University of Sheffield (TUoS) is currently among the world’s top higher learning institutions, largely due to its high quality staff members and modern infrastructure. To maintain and improve its status among the world’s elite, it is fundamental for the University to understand and implement Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) to its existing processes. BPR can be defined as the fundamental rethinking and radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in critical, contemporary measures of performance, such as cost, quality, service, and speed (Hammer & Champy, 1990). This chapter aims to dwell deeper into how changing or adding on to existing processes and systems can benefit the University and its stakeholders 4.2 The Current State Of The University’s Systems and Processes In the past, many universities have restructured the way they ran their business. One good example would be the Montana State University in the United States, which in 2006 reviewed their old financial and administrative processes and subsequently identified areas for improvement. As a result, they managed to increase overall efficiency and eliminate unnecessary costs. The University of Sheffield currently runs SAP software, and have been doing so since 2007. One...
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...| Syllabus | | | |Year |2014/2015 | |Semester |VIII Spring | | | |Course ID |MGT405080 | |Course Name |Strategic Management | | | |Type |core | |ECTS Credits |5 | | | |Language |Georgian/English | |Classroom Number | | | ...
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...LUBS 5016M Financial Reporting and Regulation 2011/12 Module Handbook Module Leader: John Smith SECTION A: basic information ❑ Introduction Welcome to LUBS 5016 Financial Reporting and Regulation. This course is compulsory for MSc Accounting and Finance students. It is taught in the second semester, is worth 15 credits if successfully completed and comprises 10 lectures supported by a series of workshops or tutorials. The course is assessed by means of an examination in May/June 2012 (100 per cent). ❑ Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this module nor is the passing of this module a prerequisite for any other module. Aims This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of the main economic and political issues that underpin academic and policy-oriented debates about the regulation, purpose and value of financial reporting. Objectives On completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: • The international nature of accounting; • Financial statements produced under various systems of income measurement; • The major elements in a conceptual framework for financial accounting and its usefulness to policy makers; • The theories of accounting standard setting and the debates between different schools of theory; • The economic...
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...| Learning and Developing Design | Trisco Foods | | | Contents Executive Summary 3 Recommendations 3 1. Introduction 4 2. Learning Objectives 4 3. On or Off The Job Approach 5 4. On The Job Process 6 5. Off The Job Process 7 6. Program Schedule 8 Conclusion 8 Reference List 9 Appendix A Hierarchy of Need and Learning Objectives 10 Appendix B Learning Contract 11 Appendix C Session Plan Coversheet 13 Appendix D Program Schedule 16 Executive Summary Trisco Foods has a performance gap between the actual performance of syrup makers and the expectations of management to these makers. This kind of performance gap leads to a growth reduction over the last few years with the percentage of 10, which is a big organizational problem to this company. This report intends to design a learning and developing program in order to fill the gap and achieve better performance. This program will include on the job approach and off the job approach. During the design, both on the job method and off the job methods are taken into account and generate a combination to receive a better influence. It is important to evaluate the learning program and guarantee the designed program is applied to the reality, which are considered in the recommendations. Recommendations After the learning and development design program has been designed, it was designed on the basis of meeting the learning need of compliance because they do not have a good understanding...
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...This Compare and Contrast analysis will introduce Managing Partner, David Blood's views on The Case of Sustainable Business. This review will include a brief description of what an International Manager may face in the business world and the duties of a successful International Manager. You will gain the knowledge of David's view, the International Manager, and how they relate. While corporate sustainability is not new, companies still fail to apply sustainability principals at the heart of the business. It should become part of the company's fabric and later an essential support for growth. David Blood, Managing Partner of Generation Investment Management, believes that putting together fundamental equity analysis and sustainability research throughout the process is a reasonable way to invest and provide superior returns to clients (Gresham College Lecture, 2008). He defines sustainability in both investing and business. I chose this video because it is about our future and how businesses could save the quality of life; this is what matters right now. It is very important in today's world because according to the United States Census Bureau, the population of the world as of this second is 7,080,247,340, in which one birth takes place every eight seconds (United States Census Bureau, 2013). This means we are using more and more resources every day. We should adopt a culture of continuous improvement to save our resources and allow them to last us longer. The Case for...
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