...CSR 2014 www.educationpost.com.hk/csr2014 MBAs and social responsibility The green trend in business Lowdown on courses and events Hong Kong Brazil Singapore Miami Manchester Shanghai Dubai 25 Nobel Prize Winners 22 4 Top in Hong Kong * | World 34 # | 6th in UK * | 14th in Europe * years in Hong Kong 3 Accreditations + Registration No. 250144. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. Source: * Financial Times ranking 2014 # Financial Times 3 year average rank (2012-14) + Part of 1% of business schools to be awarded tripe accreditation status (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB) Original Thinking Applied CONTENTS CSR 2014 04 The Trend The rise of CSR in business education 07 Case Study 10 Teaching CSR 14 16 18 Event The green trend in business Advertorial Economy MBAs and social responsibility Industry 08 CSR 2014 Lowdown on courses and events Oil companies and MBAs: a pipeline for corporate social responsibility www.educationpost.com.hk/csr2014 MBS stresses importance of social responsibility Teaching China’s business leaders the importance of CSR PolyU means business when it comes to creating a better world 04 07 08 10 14 16 18 Corporate social responsibility will revitalise the world’s economy CUHK CSR case competition winner will be awarded a Swire...
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...LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR TITLE: PERSONAL LEADERSHIP SWOT ANALYSIS SWOT Analysis on Myself in terms of Leadership Aspect 1.0 Introduction Swot analysis is a method of analysing our internal capabilities which are our strengths and weaknesses as well as external traits that involves with opportunities and threats. The external aspects will be analysed based on the PEST criteria which are politics, environmental, social and technology. While for the internal aspects, personal characteristics and attributes that a person has will be analysed. Further from the identification of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, personal development action plan will be developed. 2.0 Strengths In this report, the analysis of personal strength will be done by using few criteria. Personal capabilities, accreditations and qualifications, philosophy, values, also knowledge and experience are the criteria that will be used to analyse my personal strength. From my educational background, I had my primary and secondary education in Sultan Ibrahim Girls School, Johor Bahru. Being in girls’ school since primary until secondary school has taught me to be an articulate person. In the school where I have same gender friends, I don’t feel shy to point out my ideas because it seems like the way of thinking with same gender friends are same. This has made me an articulate person. In 2004, I was offered to continue secondary education in MRSM Kuala Berang,...
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...------------------------------------------------- Organizational and Leader Analysis Prepared for: BIP2_C200 Managing Organizations and Leading People Western Governor’s University Texas Title: MedTrust: An Organizational and Leadership Analysis Prepared by: Donna Baldinell, MBA Healthcare Leadership Student I.D.#: 000527488 Date: 12/15/2015 ------------------------------------------------- Tables of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. The Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3. Key Leadership and Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4. Cultural Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 5. Business Strengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 6. Weaknesses/Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7. Organizational Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 8. Organizational Threats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 9. Leadership Strengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 10. Leadership...
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.... UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY College of Business Administration Foundations of Management – 10047 - 01 MBA 5140 – 01 3.0 Credit Hours Fall Term I 2014-2015 Prerequisite : Completion of the MBA Core Meeting Day, Time and Place: Mondays from 6:40- 9:10 PM Room C & F 228 Day One = August 25, 2014 Instructor Information : Instructor: Dr. Thomas Mawhinney, Ph.D. Office: C & F Room 217 Office Hours: Class meeting days 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. & by appointment at other times Phone (text enabled cell): 313 205-7590 Email: Thomas.Mawhinney@udmercy.edu College of Business Information : Emergency Phone: 313 993-1200 Ask for Wendy FAX (U of D, running most of the time): 313 993-1673 UD Mercy Bookstore Textbook Information & Online Purchase Options Follow either link below, first is bookstore “in general” second is for our specific text book: CAUTION and ADVICE : DO NOT use an “international edition” of this text book or any other edition unless it is THIS text in paperback or electronic format. The campus bookstore will have the exact text we will use in class. There is a good chance that if you use a different edition, e.g., international edition, it will differ in some important ways from the text described above. Please use the following: Title: Organizations: Behavior, Structure, Processes Fourteenth Edition Authors: James L. Gibson, John M. Ivancevich, James H. Donnelly, Jr., Robert Konopaske Publisher: Published by McGraw - Hill, Copyright © 2012 ISBN 978-0-07- 811266 -9 (...
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...An Assignment On Nonprofit organization Submitted To Ali Mohammad Kawser Lecturer Department of Marketing University of Dhaka Submitted By Galaxy MBA 13th Batch Section: A Department of Marketing University of Dhaka Date of Submission: May 19, 2012 University of Dhaka GROUP PROFILE OF GALAXY Name | Roll | Md. Rayhan Uddin | 041 | Md. Maksed Ali | 079 | Chanchal Das | 147 | Md. Suman Miah | 153 | Md. Manik Uddin | 159 | Moklesor Rahman | 179 | Md.Humayun Rashid Bhuiyan | 135 | Ten non profit organizations in Bangladesh: 1) Government of Bangladesh 2) National University 3) Abahoni Limited 4) Anjuman Mofidul ISslam 5) DESA 6) DESCO 7) WASA 8) Quantum Method 9) ASA 10) Action aid Bangladesh Introduction: A nonprofit organization is formed for the purpose of serving a public or mutual benefit other than the pursuit or accumulation of profits for owners or investors. "The nonprofit sector is a collection of entities that are organizations; private as opposed to governmental; non-profit distributing; self-governing; voluntary; and of public benefit" (Solamon 10). The nonprofit sector is often referred to as the third sector, independent sector, voluntary sector, philanthropic sector, social sector, tax-exempt sector, or the charitable sector. Non-profit organizations play a major role in all nations. Non-profit organizations do contribute in several areas of society and economy without any profit motto...
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...The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available at www.emeraldinsight.com/0142-5455.htm Quality of work life and career development: perceptions of part-time MBA students Jessica Li College of Information, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, USA, and Quality of work life and career development 201 Received 19 April 2010 Revised 8 November 2010 Accepted 10 November 2010 Roland K. Yeo Kuwait Maastricht Business School, Salmiya, Kuwait Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine what employees perceive as positive and negative aspects of their work, and how these affect their perceptions of the quality of work life (QWL) and their career development decisions. Design/methodology/approach – This is a qualitative study using data collected from an online discussion forum. Thematic and textual analysis was performed to identify core themes associated with perceptions of QWL and career development. Data analysis was based on the researchers’ interpretations of narratives based on the online postings of 140 part-time MBA students and guided by the literature. Findings – Four major themes emerged as domains of tensions within which employees operated to construct meanings around their work life. These include: internal and external tension, private and public tension, self and otherness tension, and present and future tension. Career development support, flexibility and autonomy in job design as well as flexibility in career development...
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...Hong, Kil Dong Applying for MBA Yale University 1.Please discuss the principle elements of your educational and work experience to date. Describe your specific career objectives as a professional manager(three to five pages, double-spaced) Since I had worked in the xxx product department of xxx, established by my deceased father, the yearly income was $xx million in 19xx and in the top 10 rank in Korea, my major problem was a lack of knowledge in Finance and Management. Upon graduation from undergraduate studies, I was employed in the Management Planning Team. Because I did not have the background in business administration from majoring in English Literature in undergraduate, I realized the difficulty in grasping the concept of general company matters, marketing analysis, and setting up the short and long-term marketing plan. When I participated in the future development of xxx and sales project for 10 months that began in February 19xx, I realized that I was incapable of successfully performing my duties as an Assistant Manager with 8 staff members for a project in which the company heavily depended upon. It was then that I had realized what special talent was needed to become a successful manager. For instance, while analyzing xxx, xxx’s technological advantage and marketing strategies, I realized the importance of learning Marketing Research and Strategy. I also realized the importance of Financial Management and Corporate Financial Policies when planning...
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...A Former Harvard Business School Admissions Board Member Reveals the Insider Keys to Getting In • Prepare your resume and professional record • Discover the differences between business schools • Top essay and interview strategies • Behind the scenes of the admissions process • Qualitative factors that can make you stand out • Application insights from insiders Chioma isiadinso, M.ed. former Admissions Board Member of Harvard Business School The Best Business Schools’ Admissions Secrets A Former Harvard Business School Admissions Board Member Reveals the Insider Keys to Getting In Chioma Isiadinso, M.ED. © 2008 by Chioma Isiadinso Cover and internal design © 2008 by Sourcebooks, Inc. Cover photo © Punchstock Sourcebooks and the colophon are registered trademarks of Sourcebooks, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems—except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews—without permission in writing from its publisher, Sourcebooks, Inc. This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. —From...
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...Ivy League Admission: 180 Successful Business School (MBA) Essays Nancy L. Nolan, Ph.D. Ivy League Admission: 180 Successful Business School (MBA) Essays Nancy L. Nolan, Ph.D. First Edition Magnificent Milestones, Inc., Florida Copyright 2006. Nancy L. Nolan, Ph.D. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system without written permission from the author, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review. Electronic and CD-ROM versions published by: Magnificent Milestones, Inc. Post Office Box 100582 Palm Bay, Florida 32910 www.ivyleagueadmission.com CD ROM Edition 10-digit ISBN 0977376443 13-digit ISBN 9780977376445 PDF Version 10-digit ISBN 0977376494 13-digit ISBN 9780977376490 Printed in the United States of America Disclaimers: (1) This book is a compilation of successful admission essays; it does not claim to be the definitive word on the subject of MBA admission. The opinions expressed are the personal observations of the author based on her own experiences. They are not intended to prejudice any party. Accordingly, the author and publisher do not accept any liability or responsibility for any loss or damage that have been caused, or alleged to have been caused, through the use of information in this book. (2) Admission to business school depends on several factors in...
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...STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ______________________________________________________________________ __ INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER-SETTER The question paper will consist of Two parts, A and B. Part A will have 15 short answer questions (40-60 words) of 2 marks each. Part B will have 12 long answer questions of 5 marks each. The syllabus of the subject is divided into 3 sections I, II and III. The question paper will cover the entire syllabus uniformly. Part A will carry 5 questions from each section and Part B will carry 4 questions from each section. INSTRUCTION FOR CANDIDATES Candidates are required to attempt all questions from Part A and 9 questions of Part B out of 12. ______________________________________________________________________ __ Section I MBA Syllabus (August 2005) Page 19 of 45 Definition, nature, scope, and importance of strategy; and strategic management (Business policy). Strategic decision-making. Process of strategic management and levels at which strategy operates. Role of strategists. Defining strategic intent: Vision, Mission, Business definition, Goals and Objectives. Internal Appraisal – The internal environment, organisational capabilities in various functional areas and Strategic Advantage Profile. Methods and techniques used for organisational appraisal (Value chain analysis, Financial and non financial analysis, historical analysis, Industry standards and benchmarking, Balanced scorecard and key factor rating). Identification of Critical Success Factors (CSF). Section...
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...Internship Report On Human Resource Department Of Radisson Hotel Kathmandu Submitted By: Jackson Subedi PU Registration No.: 2010-2-22-0035 Submitted To: Ace Institute of Management Pokhara University Submitted for the partial fulfillment of degree of Master of Business Administration Kathmandu August, 2012 Internship Report MBAe, VII Term, AIM LETTER OF ACCREDITATION It is hereby certified that this report, entitled “Human Resource Department of Radisson Hotel” Human Hotel Prepared by Mr. Jackson Subedi Is an outcome of the 8 weeks internship undergone at “Radisson Hotel Kathmandu” The facts and ideas presented in this report are an outcome of the students’ hard work and dedication to the project, undertaken as a partial f fulfillment for requirements for degree of Masters of Business Administration The outcome of this project has been highly appreciated. ………………….. ………………….. ………………… Mr. Abhijeet Giri Training Executive External Evaluator Jackson Subedi Page ii Internship Report MBAe, VII Term, AIM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This dissertation would not have been possible without the guidance and the help of several individuals who in one way or another contributed and extended their valuable assistance in the preparation and completion of this study. I would like to express my gratitude to Ace Institute of Management and Pokhara University for including internship program as a three credit course which has provided an opportunity to gain practical working experience in...
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...GLOBALIZATION OF MANAGEMENT EDUCATION: Changing International Structures, Adaptive Strategies, and the Impact on Institutions This page intentionally left blank GLOBALIZATION OF MANAGEMENT EDUCATION: Changing International Structures, Adaptive Strategies, and the Impact on Institutions Report of the AACSB International Globalization of Management Education Task Force AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard Suite 750 Tampa, Florida 33602-5730 USA Tel: + 1-813-769-6500 Fax: + 1-813-769-6559 www.aacsb.edu United Kingdom North America Japan India Malaysia China Emerald Group Publishing Limited Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley BD16 1WA, UK First edition 2011 Copyright r 2011 AACSB International. Reprints and permission service Contact: booksandseries@emeraldinsight.com No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without either the prior written permission of the copyright holder or a license permitting restricted copying issued in the UK by The Copyright Licensing Agency and in the USA by The Copyright Clearance Center. No responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of information contained in the text, illustrations or advertisements. The opinions expressed in these chapters are not necessarily those of the Editor or the publisher. British Library Cataloguing in Publication...
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...This chapter was excerpted from Dayle M. Smith (2000). Women At Work: Leadership for the Next Century. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Cynthia A. Thompson and Laura L. Beauvais I love my life! My husband and I have arranged our work lives so that we can spend as much time as possible with our kids, and still feel like we’re making a difference at work. —JESSICA DEGROOT, FOUNDER. THE THIRD PATH INSTITUTE It just got to be too much. Monday through Friday I caught the 6:30 train for the city, and didn’t return until 6 P.M. . I loved my job, the money was good, but there was no flexibility, no possibility for part-time work. And I really missed my kids. My husband was making more than I did and we finally decided we could live on his salary. So I quit. —LISA CELONA. FORMER NASDAQ EQUITY TRADER. CURRENT AT-HOME MOM I spent four years working for an insurance company as director of media services. Because my wife was a performer in New York City and had to work evenings; I was the primary caregiver for our two children. That meant I had to leave work earlier than any of the other managers, and that caused a lot of friction and resentment... The tension it created for me at work was instrumental in my eventually having to leave the company. —MICHAEL KERLEY, PRESIDENT, CREATIVE DIALOGUES Chapter Overview This chapter focuses on how women (and, increasingly, men) attempt to balance the multiple competing...
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...CHAPTER 8 DATAMATION BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE Chetan Sharma setup Datamation Consultants in August 1987 with 50,000 rupees (Rs). By 2003, he was at the head of a company with an asset base of Rs 58 crores (USD 12.7 million that year, 2003; a crore is equivalent to Rs 10 million). Chetan believes his company has shown a model for bridging the digital divide, a model that he wants to sustain as the company grows. Datamation Consultants was started with the dear aim of facilitating the inclusion of the disadvantaged in the workplace. Specifically, Datamation uses information technology (IT) training to extend job opportunities to women from socially or economically Wily disadvantaged backgrounds. Today, Datamation Consultants has 1,880 employees in 30 offices across India and more than 600 clients across ±e globe. About 30 percent of its employees are women from disadvantaged backgrounds. Datamation was one of the earliest data mining companies in the Country A data mining company maintains its own database, and occasionally buys data from other sources, depending on its client's needs, ft then sifts through the information, analyzes it, and identifies trends and patterns that add power to the client2s direct marketing effort. However, data mining is only one of the things Datamation does. Its services include software solutions, Web-based solutions, and business advisory services. 'I wanted to exploit the power of databases for marketing gains," says Chetan. "The concept...
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