...manufacturer of automotive airbag fabric. Vincent attributes this success largely to a diverse, though predominantly Puerto Rican/Latino, workforce and to Mastex management that has learned to both accommodate and utilize culturally distinctive characteristics. “All cultures have idiosyncracies to them. You can find out what they are and use them to your benefit,” he said. With this approach Mastex has reduced absenteeism, turnover, lost-time accidents, low productivity, and the high-scrap issues that plague so many manufacturers. Communication is the key building block to managing a diverse workforce successfully, said Vincent. When he arrived at Mastex in 1995 as director of Manufacturing, he began holding regular meetings with employees, who are called “associates.” The meetings are to educate, to mutually inform, and to build trust, he explained, adding that these meetings are two-way: management shares information about the company’s financial position, educating associates how the bottom line actually affects them. Associates, meanwhile, share their needs as well as ideas for solving problems on the floor while management listens and...
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...latest research findings. Critiquing research reports is important because it promotes a complete examination of the study that allows the critique to judge its strengths, weaknesses, logical relationships, meanings, and significance of the findings. The purpose of this paper is to provide an objective critique of the research report “Identifying barriers to pain management in long-term care” with a focus on five dimensions: substantive and theoretical dimension, methodological dimension, ethical dimension, interpretive dimension, and presentation and stylistic dimension. Title The title of this report was appropriate and clear. It communicated the research problem (identifying barriers to pain management) and the study population (long term care residents).The information was conveyed in only nine words communicating the independent variable (the barriers), the dependent variable (pain management), and the study population (residents with chronic pain in long term care facilities). It could be argued that something about the health-related quality of life should have been included in the title making it a little bit longer but more explicit. Abstract The abstract written with subheadings was excellent, summarizing the major features of the study. It presented the aim of the study, the methods used to address the problem, the result of the study, the conclusion, and the keywords used to conduct the search. The abstract was short and concise, and provided a brief overview of...
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...Running Head: SPECIAL POPULATIONS Special Populations: High School Counseling Kean University CED5963 Adolescence is a period of dramatic and revolutionary change. In western cultures it is the time of life, either most reviled, depicted as posing the greatest threat to the established order of things, or most celebrated and romanticized, in particular within the sphere of popular culture, for its creative and challenging energies. At its onset, adolescence can be seen as the beginning of the end of childhood and as such is a time of mourning for the loss of the relative dependency and security of childhood, characterized by attempts at recapturing what was lost. As such it is a time filled with anticipation and foreboding in the face of freedom and separation, characterized by extreme and premature displays of independence and self-destructive and violent attempts to preserve the relative state of dependence. Every adolescent experiences different extremes of this change. Some glide through with minimal events triggering any abnormal or extreme case of emotional overload, others make choices that cause events in their life, which are traumatic and overwhelming, becoming all-consuming. One thing majority adolescents have in common is school. School is a different experience for every one; academics are challenging, social development is awkward, and the unknown of the future is within reach...
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...INTRODUCTION Microsoft is considered by many to be an ideal place to work. The company has won several awards for innovation, for their commitment to diversity, and for their flexible work arrangements. It has always been a leader in the market with regard to its compensation. With a total strength of about 80, 0004 employees across the globe, and a total revenue exceeding $15 billion, it is one of the biggest and best‐known technology companies in the world. The organization believes in providing the employees whatever tools and technologies they need to achieve the best results possible; and the employees are expected to create software and entertainment products that could sell millions of copies worldwide. The office campuses at most locations are considered the benchmark of technology hubs, with fir trees, forested trails, snow‐capped mountain vistas, basketball courts, and even shuttle buses for employees to make use of. Employees at Microsoft are recognized as the intellectual fuel and are provided with various benefit plans and resources, which are designed to retain them. The way the business and HR strategy have been intertwined at Microsoft is an example of how the businesses that are run with common goals and vision make money for their investors and employees. The amount of investment that Microsoft has done for its employees and how well the HR Managers have been able to align the work culture to the business strategy is clear from the results the company has...
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...Metacognitive Aspect of mathematics Problem Solving Hwa Tee Yong and Lau Ngee Kiong MARA University of Technology Malaysia Abstract If students are to excel on both the routine mathematics skills and the problem-solving skills, teachers must place emphasis on both the mathematical contents and the mathematical processes in the teaching and learning of mathematics. This paper presents the theoretical rationale and the importance of metacognition to the learning of mathematics. A project was conducted on students of around sixteen years of age and the findings indicated that students did employ the four phases of problem solving emphasized by George Polya. However, students fared better when they regulated their thinking process or employed metacognitive skills in the process of solving mathematics problems. This paper also suggests the strength of a mixed methodology in doing research by expanding an understanding from one methodology to another, and converging findings from different data sources. Introduction Twenty-first century mathematics education is about facing novel real-world problems, nurturing creative thinking skills and cultivating productive ways of learning. In attempting to innovate teaching and learning in order to prepare a new generation for the demands of this new era, many educators have discovered the value of metacognition. Mathematics is always one of the difficult subjects for school students. Von Glaserfeld (1995) says: [Educators]...
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...Our Souls Perseverated On Freedom! A Report Highlighting the Desperate Acts of Blacks as they Perseverated on Freedom 1877-Civil War Rolanda E. Lively African American History, CRN 32427 Tues-Thurs Ms. Carmen Thompson August 4, 2011 African Americans perseverated on freedom! As we explore the lives of African-Americans and their experience in the place we now call the United States of America, we will see how black people perseverated on freedom and risked their lives for freedom during the following significant historical periods; Horrifying middle passage of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, Religious Great Awakening 129, and lastly the Bloody Antebellum period. The past comes back to life, through first person quotes of courageous men and women who bared their souls. We all bare witness to voices of African American Hero’s each one never shifting their gaze from the golden gates of freedom. One of the first times that we see the preservation on freedom is during the middle passage of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. The middle passage is steeped in unimaginable inhumane atrocities that no person or living thing should ever endure. For many, death and suicide became viable options for freedom in the face of captivity and the unknown. The planks of the slave ships hemorrhage with the blood, flesh, tears, and screams from Africans, who endure the torture bestowed on them by the slave ship crew. Africans of all ages were shackled and packed into the belly of...
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...The “Blairing” of the Edges Third Sector and the Third Way Barriers to the fulfilment of expectations of and from voluntary sector organisations under a New Labour government Dissertation for MSc Voluntary Sector Policy & Administration (SA475) June 2000 Department of Social Policy London School of Economics & Political Science Synopsis Voluntary organisations as a vehicle for volunteering, for active citizenship and for a healthier, civil society have become an important of New Labour’s thinking. The voluntary sector is also identified as a vehicle through which government priorities may be more effectively addressed in particular, measures to address social exclusion[1]. This dissertation considers the current state of the relationship between the voluntary sector and the Government and seeks to identify barriers to the fulfilment of this political vision in the context of one Department’s work.[2] The study discusses the findings in the light of the emerging thinking on the Third Way and the substantial body of work on contracting - the medium through which much of the relationship is conducted in the case of the DfEE. Whereas there is an apparent willingness to consider measures to overcome recognised barriers, there appears to be confusion about the extent to which goal deflection may have damaged the legitimacy of voluntary sector organisations. There is therefore uncertainty about which part of the voluntary sector (service delivery organisations, the community sector...
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...SWOT Analysis / Warehouse Plan for Dell. Professor McDuffie M. Williams TRA2098/ 361162 1/26/12 SWOT Analysis Dell Strengths: 1. Dell is one of the biggest technological corporations in the world. 2. One of the best known brands in the world. 3. First PC maker to offer next-day, on-site product service. 4. Direct to customer business model. Uses latest technology 5. Dell has remarkably low operating cost relative to revenue because it cuts out the retailer and supplies directly to the customers. 6. Dell’s Direct Model approach enables the company to offer direct relationships with customers such as corporate and institutional customers 7. Dell’s direct customer allows it to provide top-notch customer service before and after the sale. 8. Each Dell system is built to order to meet each customer’s specifications. Reliability, Service and Support. 9. Dell turns over inventory for an average of every six days, keeping inventory costs low. 10. They offer their customers the ability to track their delivery. 11. Price for Performance – Dell boasts a very efficient procurement, manufacturing and distribution process allowing it to offer customers powerful systems at competitive prices 12. Online capabilities to customize products 13. manufacturing excellence allows diverse products 14. Strong Mergers and Acquisitions-Keeps the merged companies growing in the core competencies 15. Efficient in saving cost 16. Innovative...
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...28 REFERENCES...............................................................................................................Page 44 ABSTRACT This paper reports the findings of a small scale enquiry and the change initiative based on the findings and outcomes of leading a change initiative in a secondary school in the South East of England. The paper evaluates the impact of a change theory on teaching and learning and it assesses the implications of new knowledge on practices and performances of students in Religious Education. The focus of change is on the utilisation of planning strategies to promote interest in learning and the adaptation of critical thinking tools for the purpose of engaging the students in learning. A critical evaluation of the impact of effective questioning and dialogue forms part of the recommendations made. The new knowledge in this report is grounded in research and validated consequent upon the use of mixed methods approach to research and it is proof of evidence based research. The data for this research has been put together using questionnaires and informal interviews of purposively selected students. Recommendations include...
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...Principles of Management MGT-350 Instructor: Shawn M. Russell Spring 2010 Wednesday 6-8:45pm, Cameron Hall 214 Office: Cameron Hall 200F Phone: 910.962.2195 Office Hours: By appointment E-mail: russells@uncw.edu Course Description: Study of theories, research and concepts underlying the structure and processes of complex organizations. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving issues and applications in organization planning, leadership, motivation, and interpersonal communication. Course Objectives: This course surveys various perspectives of how a manager can better plan, organize, lead, evaluate and coordinate his/her organization. You should begin to develop your approach or style for the successful management of human, financial, and societal resources in business organizations. Development of critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, communication skills, and the ability to adapt to change are emphasized. Course Prerequisites: Junior standing. Required Text: Understanding Management, sixth ed. By Daft & Marcic. South-Western, 2009. Please bring your textbook to class every day as we will be completing exercises from the text during class time. Students have access to an on-line library through CengageNow. Course policies: 1. Class attendance and participation in discussion of exercises, current events and chapter...
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...the patient market for ED treatment? Select only the most relevant! The most relevant dimensions to use in order to create useful segments for Cialis are: 1. Age 2. Demographic Demographic Marital Status 3. Income 4. Education 5. Psychographic Psychographic Life Stage/Occupation (Student, Employed or Retired) 6. Values 7. Usage Patterns Firstly, age is a valuable dimension due to the strong positive correlation to erectile dysfunction (ED) incidence. Secondly, as shown in the demographic data presented by Lilly ICOS, most men who suffer from ED are either married or living together with their partner. Being the influence of the spouse one of the strongest factors in seeking solutions for ED, this reveals as an essential dimension to include in our study. Thirdly, taking into account income and education allows us to explore different purchasing powers and also how different people perceive and sense the product. Concerning the usage patterns, I believe the best way to ungroup potential customers is to consider the 3 groups suggested by Lilly ICOS’ study: Viagra current users; Viagra dropouts; never used Viagra. By considering this, helpful advices may be provided about the best, most effective way to approach different types of customers. Thereby, there could emerge a lot of different segments, but only a few of them would be relevant to Cialis. This way, restraining our analysis to the male population with Erectile Dysfunction, due to the nature...
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...CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL CARIBBEAN CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY LEVEL COMPETENCE® MATHEMATICS SYLLABUS Effective for examinations from May–June 2012 CCSLC /M/03/12 Published in Jamaica, 2012 by Ian Randle Publishers 11 Cunningham Avenue P O Box 686 Kingston 6 www.ianrandlepublishers.com © 2012, Caribbean Examinations Council ISBN --------------------------------------- (pbk) All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission of the author or publisher. Cover and book design by Ian Randle Publishers Correspondence related to the syllabus should be addressed to: The Pro-Registrar Caribbean Examinations Council Caenwood Centre 37 Arnold Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica Telephone Number: + 1 (876) 630-5200 Facsimile Number: + 1 (876) 967-4972 E-mail Address: cxcwzo@cxc.org Website: www.cxc.org Copyright © 2012 by Caribbean Examinations Council The Garrison, St Michael BB14038, Barbados CCSLC /M/03/12 ii This document CCSLC/M/03/2010 replaces NSP/M03/2006 issued in 2006. Please note that the syllabus was revised and amendments are indicated by italics. First Issued 2006 Amended 2012 Please check the website, www.cxc.org for updates on CXC’s syllabuses. CCSLC /M/03/12 iii Contents INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………i ...
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...invent a useful object by noon on Friday of every week. Fortunately, everyone possesses some degree of creative ability. Normally an individual's creative potential is much more than he assumes. As a result, innate creative ability can be developed and improved through training and practice. While there is no precise scientific way of measuring creative action, creative behavior and potential can be subjectively evaluated. One can evaluate himself by reviewing the indicators of creative behavior shown in Figure 19. Part 5.2 Problem solving methods There are two approaches to problem solving: the analytical and the creative. a. Analytical approach. The strictly analytical approach is substantially singular in purpose. The problem is stated exact. A direct approach to the solution is taken, proceeding through a step-by-step progression of experiments, evaluations and mathematical manipulations to arrive at a single answer. An analytical problem is one that frequently has only one solution that will work. For example, excessive sweating had been observed on the interior of windows and window frames in a large...
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...THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SPECIAL PROGRAM IN THE ARTS IN THE SELECTED HIGH SCHOOL: TOWARDS AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM BY: ELLEN S. TALACTAC MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SPECIAL PROGRAM IN THE ARTS IN THE SELECTED HIGH SCHOOL: TOWARDS AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM The Special Program in the Arts (SPA) is a nationwide program of the Department of Education for the students with potential or talent in the arts namely: music, visual arts, theater arts, media arts, creative writing and dance. The school shall offer a comprehensive secondary educational program centered on the arts, covering a range of art forms and disciplines. Arts education is an integral component of a balanced educational program in all year 2 levels, which provides the background for post - secondary level work. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY San Francisco High School was chosen as one of the schools to implement the Special Program in the Arts because it satisfies the criteria set in the guidelines. (DECS Memorandum # 135 s. 2001) The SPA school is / has: * A financially autonomous regular high school * Is strategically located in the region and surrounded by resources such as libraries, museums, instructional...
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...Swedish National Defence College THESIS 1(55) Major Jonas Andersson 2009-04-06 Thesis – Military Theory, 15 hp Author Course Major Jonas Andersson ChP 07/09 Tutors Kersti Larsdotter Truls Gustavsen Center of Gravity Analysis – an Actual or Perceived Problem? Abstract Centers of Gravity (CoGs) analyses deliver vital input to the operational design. However, there are a great number of theories regarding the phenomenon which can create a certain degree of confusion. The diversity in theories may lead to misdirected mental energy where the focus is to discuss theories instead of using the theories at hand efficiently. The question is if the diversity in theory is an actual problem or if it just perceived as such? This research identifies the similarities and differences in the theories of Milan Vego and Joseph Strange & Richard Iron regarding CoGs, their sub elements and methods for analysis. The impact of the differences on the practical result is then surveyed by implementing the theories on adelimitated phase of the Falklands War, in order to conclude if the differences have a decisive impact on the product of the CoG analysis. The result of this thesis indicates that the diversity in theory is a perceived problem. The identified divergence does not reflect crucially on the CoG analysis and the variation of the input provided to the operational design is minor. The CoGs and the critical vulnerabilities identified are the same or at least similar, no matter which of the...
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