...2011. My report is on the “Overall General Banking of Standard Bank Limited Emphasizing on Foreign Exchange Performance Compared with Others” of Standard Bank Limited, Motijheel, (Foreign Exchange branch). With the advent of the 21st century, globalization and consolidation amongst the multinational and foreign companies are making their impact in the third world economies including that of Bangladesh. The report studies how the bank has maintained growth in its general banking business by maintaining and enhancing its relationship with its clients. The success of The Standard Bank Limited is largely credited to its friendly, co-operative approach, understanding the foreign exchange policy special banking needs of every client and concern for the benefits and welfare. A fundamental characteristic of money is that it is very much like a collective commodity. It is a parallel relationship between the Money and Banking. Bank is an important and essential financial institution for the necessity of the use of money and the protection of the money. At the very arena of globalization and technological innovation, banking business has become competitive. To cope with this, bankers should have vast theoretical knowledge and professional knowledge as well as technical basic. As a BBA student, with major in Accounting, I felt bank was my destiny to gather the real practical knowledge. 1.1 Rationale of the study: As a partial requirement of BBA degree, internship report is very...
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...This article from PPST Bulletin is made available on-line by Samanvaya (www.samanvaya.com). All the rights of the article rest with the authors and any enquiries and clarifications may be directed to them. These are made available in an as-is basis, please report any mistakes to knowledge@samanvaya.com. TOWARDS A NON-WESTERN PERSPECTIVE ON SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE I The available studies on the phenomenon and institution of science suffer from a curious limitation. It is as if all those who analyse the subject were overawed by the grandeur of modern science, and their studies were in the nature of tributes laid at the feet of this great saviour. All analysis starts from the assumption that modern science is a set of value-free theories that uniquely explain reality. After the scientists in the early 20th century started overhauling their theories in a big way, it was granted that the value-free theories of science that explain reality may do so only partially at a given time, but as science progresses, its theories explain more and more of reality and the process converges towards the ‘ultimate’, ‘unique’ law that explains everything. Committed to this idealist picture of a unique value free science, the philosophy of science is reduced to a set of attempts at finding the epistemological criterion, internal to science, that allows the scientist, unencumbered by any extraneous considerations, to choose the true theory out of a competing set; the sociology of science is reduced to...
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...FORUM: QUALITATIVE SOCIAL RESEARCH SOZIALFORSCHUNG Volume 11, No. 3, Art. 17 September 2010 The Case of Value Based Communication—Epistemological and Methodological Reflections from a System Theoretical Perspective Victoria von Groddeck Key words: Abstract: The aim of this paper is to reflect the epistemological and methodological aspects of an communication empirical research study which analyzes the phenomenon of increased value communication within theory; form business organizations from a system theoretical perspective in the tradition of Niklas LUHMANN. analysis; Drawing on the theoretical term of observation it shows how a research perspective can be functional developed which opens up the scope for an empirical analysis of communication practices. This analysis; Niklas analysis focuses on the reconstruction of these practices by first understanding how these practices Luhmann; stabilize themselves and second by contrasting different practices to educe an understanding of organization different forms of observation of the relevant phenomenon and of the functions of these forms. studies; George Thus, this approach combines system theoretical epistemology, analytical research strategies, such Spencer-Brown; as form and functional analysis, and qualitative research methods, such as narrative interviews, system theory; participant observation and document analysis. value communication Table of...
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...commercially sound banking organization, providing credit to viable borrowers, efficiently delivered and competitively priced, simultaneously protecting depositors funds and providing a satisfactory return on equity to the owners. The Board of Directors is composed of 13 (Thirteen) members headed by a Chairman. The Directors are representatives from both public and private sectors. The Bank is headed by the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, who is a reputed banker. The corporate head office is located at Dhaka with 10 (ten) Divisions comprizing of 38 (thirty eight) Departments. 1.1 Origin of the Report Internship Program is a partial requirement for acquiring MBA degree in Dhaka University. Before completion of the degree, a student must undergo the Internship Program. Internship program is a perfect bridge to match the gap between theoretical and practical knowledge. Only curriculum activity is not sufficient to handle the real business situation. So,...
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...© 2008 AGI-Information Management Consultants May be used for personal purporses only or by libraries associated to dandelon.com network. Culture, Leadership; I Organizations E d W By Robert J. House University of Pennsykmia Paul J. Hanges University of M-md Mansour Javidan University of Calgary Peter W. Dorfman New Mexico State University Vipin Gupta Grand Valley State University SAGE Publications Publisher InternationalEducational and Professional Thousand Oaks London New Delhi G CONTENTS Foreword Harry C. Triandis Preface Robert J. House PART I: Introduction Robert J. House 1. Illustrative Examples of GLOBE Findings Robert J. House Increased Globalization of Business The Increased Importance of Sensitivity to Cultural Differences Differing Views and Conceptualizations of Leadership An Illustration of Differences and Cultural Practices Differences in Leadership Practices Plan of This Book xv xxi 1 3 4 2. Overview of GLOBE Robert J. House Mansour Javidan Major Questions Concerning the Effects of Cultures on the Practice of Leadership The Need for Cross-Cultural Leadership Theory and Research The GLOBE Research Program Leader Behavior and Attributes Qualitative Research Construct Definitions of Leadership and Culture GLOBE Operational Definition of Culture The GLOBE Conceptual Model The Integrated Theory Two Fundamental Cross-Cultural Issues The GLOBE Questionnaire Scales Phase 2 Hypotheses Strengths of the GLOBE Research...
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...Chapter 01: Introduction • Overview of the Organization •Objective of the report •Scope of the report •Methodology of the report •Limitations of the report 1.1. BRAC Bank Limited– An Overview of the Organization BRAC Bank Limited is a fully service oriented commercial bank. It has both local and International Institutional shareholder. BRAC Bank has been motivated to provide “best-in-the-class” services to its different variety of customers spread across the country under a non-line banking dais. At present, BRAC Bank is one of the fastest growing banks in the country. In order to support the planned growth of its distribution, network and its various business segments, BRAC Bank is currently looking for impressive goal oriented, enthusiastic, individuals for various business operations. The bank wants to build a profitable and socially responsible financial institution. It carefully listen to the market and business potentials, It is also assisting BRAC and stakeholders to build a progressive, healthy, democratic and poverty free Bangladesh. It helps make communities and economy of the country stronger and to help people achieve their financial goals. The bank maintains a high level of standards in everything for our customers, our shareholders, our acquaintances and our communities upon, which the future affluence of our company rests. According to the Half-Yearly Financial Statement of 2011-...
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... http://mentalfloss.com/article/57372/be-very-afraid-25-uncommon-phobias 1 session treatment --- One hundred and ninety-six youth, ages 7–16, who fulfilled Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.) criteria for various specific phobias were randomized to a one-session exposure treatment, education support treatment, or a wait list control group. After the waiting period, the wait list participants were offered treatment and, if interested, rerandomized to 1 of the 2 active treatments. The phobias were assessed with semistructured diagnostic interviews, clinician severity ratings, and behavioral avoidance tests, whereas fears, general anxiety, depression, and behavior problems were assessed with self- and parent report measures. Assessments were completed pretreatment, posttreatment, and at 6 months following treatment. Results showed that both treatment conditions were superior to the wait list control condition and that 1-session exposure treatment was superior to education support treatment on clinician ratings of phobic severity, percentage of participants who were diagnosis free, child ratings of anxiety during the behavioral avoidance test, and treatment satisfaction as reported by the youth and their parents. There were no differences on...
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...Jin K. Han, Namwoon Kim, & Rajendra K. Srivastava Market Orientation and Organizational Performance: Is Innovation a Missing Link? In recent years, a market-oriented corporate culture increasingly has been considered a key element of superior corporate performance. Although organizational innovativeness is believed to be a potential mediator of this market orientation-corporate performance relationship, much of the evidence to date remains anecdotal or speculative. In this context, the authors present a systematic framework to test the postulated "market orientationinnovation-performance" chain. To this end, the direct causality assumption of market orientation on organizational performance is examined with Narver and Slater's (1990) market orientation framework. Moreover, the authors take a componentwise approach and examine how the three core components of market orientation (customer orientation, competitor orientation, and interfunctional coordination) affect the two core components of organizational innovativeness (technical versus administrative) en route to affecting corporate performance. Using banking industry data, the authors empirically test and substantiate innovation's mediating role in the market orientation-corporate performance relationship. There is only one valid definition of business purpose: to create a customer... It is the customer who determmes what the business is.... Because it is its purpose to ereate a customer, any business enterprise has two—and...
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...psychological testing (norms, reliability, validity, etc.) 4. Evaluation psychological tests include understanding the theoretical orientation, the appropriateness of the standardization sample, and the adequacy of its reliability and validity. Understanding the theoretical orientation examines how the test approaches the construct that it is supposed to measure. The similarity between the individual being tested and the standardization sample relates directly to the basis on which individual test scores have meaning. Reliability addresses issues of consistency, whereas validity assesses what the test is to be accurate about. Using Clinical Judgment 5. Clinical judgment is a special instance of perception in which the clinician attempts to use test data gathering and synthesis to create accurate description of the client, and processes involved include the relative accuracy of clinical judgments. Data gathering and synthesis may include tests, case history, medical records, personal journals, and verbal and nonverbal observations of behavior. Determining the relative accuracy of clinical judgments is crucial to whether clinicians can make judgments better than laypersons. Clinical versus actuarial prediction has been estimated to be a 13% greater accuracy using actuarial methods when compared with clinical judgment. An accurate and effective psychological report requires that clinicians clarify their thinking and crystallize their interpretations....
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...INTRODUCTION Training is a learning process that involves the acquisition of knowledge, sharpening of skills, concepts, rules, or changing of attitudes and behaviors to enhance the performance of employees. There are various methods of training, which can be divided in to cognitive and behavioral methods. Trainers need to understand the pros and cons of each method, also its impact on trainees keeping their background and skills in mind before giving training. Cognitive methods are more of giving theoretical training to the trainees. They provide the rules for how to do something, written or verbal information, demonstrate relationships among concepts, etc. These are associated with changes in knowledge and attitude by stimulating learning. The various methods are: * LECTURES * DEMONSTRATIONS * DISCUSSIONS * COMPUTER BASED TRAINING (CBT) * INTELLEGENT TUTORIAL SYSTEM(ITS) * PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION (PI) * VIRTUAL REALITY Behavioral methods are more of giving practical training to the trainees. They allow the trainee to behavior in a real fashion. These are best used for skill development. The various methods are: * GAMES AND SIMULATIONS * BEHAVIOR-MODELING * BUSINESS GAMES * CASE STUDIES * EQUIPMENT STIMULATORS * IN-BASKET TECHNIQUE * ROLE PLAYS Management development is the more future oriented method and more concerned with education of the employees. To become a better performer...
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...Visit the TDC Blog for more from Merriam Sanders. Visit the TDC Blog for more from Merriam Sanders. Ten Things I Wish I Had Known About . . . Case Conceptualization Conceptualizing the primary contributing factors to a client’s case is a sometimes overlooked piece of an MFT Intern’s training. Case conceptualization is important for developing a good treatment plan and enables you to speak intelligently about your client in supervision, collaboration, and consultation; plus, it helps immensely in job interviews and passing the exam. So, what goes into a good case conceptualization? 1. MENTAL STATUS EXAM A mental status exam (MSE) consists of a short list of quick observations that contribute to your case conceptualization. There is no need for a formal checklist; it is something you should always have in the back of your mind. Is my client’s affect congruent with the situation? Is she dressed as I would expect? Does she seem oriented to person, place and time? Other factors to note in the MSE are: age, gender, culture, marital status, appearance, mood/affect, speech, non‐verbal cues, presence of hallucinations or delusions, suicidality, homicidality, drugs, and ETOH (alcohol). It is a quick snapshot into the presenting status of the client. If communicating with another professional, you could mention how you obtained the information, e.g., unstructured clinical interview, structured clinical forms, or combination thereof. 2. PRESENT...
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...|[pic] |[pic] | Module 4 RESTRUCTURING AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT |CONSULT IN EUROPE - LDV project n. 2006 FR/06/B/P/PP-152533 | | | |This project has been funded with support from European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the authors, and the | |Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. | MODULE N°4 RESTRUCTURING AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION With rapid changes in economic and technical environment, the firm must be ready to cope withperiod of organisational transitional. Organisational change generates new management issues and managers have to anticipate their strong repercussions since the beginning of change process. The main objective of this module is to give to the future consultant the tools necessary for internal adaptation to restructuring imperatives and managing the change process. This training course is organised over 5 days of 6 working hours facilitated by a trainer whose professional experience will enrich and develop practical insightsinto theManagement Consulting sector. LEARNING...
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...behaviors that are consistent with the DSM-5 Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, recurrent episode, severe, with mild anxious distress (296.33). Client completed the PHQ-9 Patient Depression Questionnaire. Client reports on several day’s he has little interest or pleasure in doing things, feels down, depressed, or hopeless, and has trouble concentrating on things. More than half of the days client reports having trouble falling asleep,...
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...Research, Mumbai Registration No: Ref.No. Acad : RRC-26/2009-10/901 Signature of Candidate: Signature of Guide : TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction to the Study 1.2 Employee Engagement 1.3 Drivers of Employee Engagement 1.4 Indian Banking Industry 1.4.1 Nationalization 1.4.2 Liberalization 1.4.3 Co-operative Banks 1.4.4 The Current Scenario 1.5 Opportunities and Challenges 1.6 Need of the Study 1.7 Key Concepts Explained in the Study 1.7.1 Organizational Culture 1.7.2 Organizational Communication 1.7.3 Employee Engagement 1.8 Benefits of the Study CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 Employee Engagement 2.2 Organizational Culture 2.3 Organizational Communication 2.4 Gap Analysis CHAPTER 3: THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK 3.1 The Theoretical Framework of the Present Study 3.2 Conceptual Model Framework 3.3.1Organizational Culture 3.3.2 Organizational Communication 3.3.3 Employee Engagement CHAPTER 4: OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 4.1 Objectives of the Study CHAPTER...
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...Where are we now and where are we going? Lynn M. Shore ⁎, Beth G. Chung-Herrera, Michelle A. Dean, Karen Holcombe Ehrhart, Don I. Jung, Amy E. Randel, Gangaram Singh Institute for Inclusiveness and Diversity in Organizations, Department of Management, College of Business Administration, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182, USA a r t i c l e i n f o Keywords: Diversity Inclusiveness a b s t r a c t A great deal of research has focused on workforce diversity. Despite an increasing number of studies, few consistent conclusions have yet to be reached about the antecedents and outcomes of diversity. Likewise, research on different dimensions of diversity (e.g., age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and culture) has mostly evolved independently. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to examine each of these dimensions of diversity to describe common themes across dimensions and to develop an integrative model of diversity. © 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. While the term “workforce diversity” is commonly used in scholarly articles as well as in the popular press, the focus and scope of the research is both varied and broad. Until recently, most studies have focused on a single dimension of diversity (e.g., age, sex, race) in a domestic, typically U.S. context. In a world of globalization populated by boundaryless and virtual organizations, it is time to revisit the old theories of diversity and to...
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