...Semester A Unit 3 Lesson 8 Introduction and Objective You have learned about central idea but how do you determine exactly what the text is about? We know you can look at the title and headings. But what else? What is provided in the text? Details are provided. These details are important. Today's lesson objective is: students will be able to use evidence from a text to determine what the text says explicitly. Think about some of the learning skills we have used to determine central idea. Would any of these be useful when determining explicit textual information? We could probably make a list of details in the text and analyze the text to see how the author uses structure. Open your digital notebook and describe your strategy and the...
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...Project Section # 01 07/09/2011 Executive Summary This section provides an overview of your findings. This section should be no more than half a page at the most but a paragraph that is about 6-8 sentences is about the right length. This summarizes everything you wrote about in your report. This is also the conclusion for your report. If a business person didn’t have time to read an entire report or business plan, the Executive Summary should be the overview of the information. Tim’s coffee shop has the potential of being a very profitable business. This business has a great location and a large pool of good employees. In order to get the business to operate at its full potential, the owner, Tim needs to change several aspects of the business. The first thing that needs to be addressed is his lack of strong managerial skills. Secondly, the HR practices of Tim’s Coffee shop needs to be changed, because they do not support the managers and supervisors at their job. Next, marketing needs to be done on a larger and more aggressive level. This aggressive marketing will be useful when competing with Queequeg’s. Lastly, the finances of the business can be improved by careful planning. If Tim cuts down on the business costs without affecting quality then his profit would increase. Regulations and Management Summary: Provide a detailed summary of what you observed in regulations and management area of the business. Then describe any...
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...information that can be used to summarize and communicate project status to the team and Management. * Document formats to capture status on one page and easily hand out, post, or email. * Simple 3-slide set for presenting top-level status to management in meetings * One-page format for summarizing status on multiple projects. Why It’s Useful Regular status reports help ensure that the team has clear visibility to the true state of a project and that Management stays properly informed about project progress, difficulties, and issues, by periodically getting the right kinds of information from the project manager. Frequent communication of project status and issues is a vital part of effective project risk management.The reports should let management know whether the project is on track to deliver its outcome as planned, and must highlight to management any place where their decision-making or direct help is needed.How to Use It 1. Review the included status report formats and select the one that seems most appropriate for your needs, or create your own hybrid. 2. In communication planning with your team and stakeholders during the project front-end, decide on the initial period for the status report and who should receive it. This can be documented in your Communications Plan. 3. Decide on appropriate definitions for indicators in the report. For example, if you choose a format that calls for a ‘red, yellow, green’ indicator of project health: Green can mean the project...
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...challenge and a decision or decisions that need to be made. What typically follows is some background information about the company to provide context and then specific information in the form of analysis, research or financial results that someone (you) need to look at and evaluate. The goal (your goal) is to provide a recommendation and advice on the right course of action and to back up your recommendation with solid analysis and reasoning. The actual format of the case would look like this: Executive Summary This is the section designed for the ADD executive who doesn’t have the time or inclination to read through all the analysis you’ve done and just wants the facts and your recommendation in summary form. It is usually a page in length and includes the relevant facts, how you analyzed the situation, your recommendation, and why you believe this is the right course of action. Situation Analysis This section, also about a page but maybe more, summarizes the situation and provides your analysis of the various alternatives and the pros and cons associated with the choices based on the hard facts and data that have been provided. You get points for the way you have thought about the business problem and the analysis you have done to develop your recommendations. Recommendations This is the section where you make your final recommendation(s). What should the company do, why are you making this recommendation, and what do you believe the outcome will be if the company accepts...
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...Qualitative Method of Case Analysis - EOPT Theory Case Method Used in MGMT 1P96 Fall 2013 – Brock University Prepared by Michael Robertson Revisions by Jacqueline Glenney INTRODUCTION Qualitative case analysis, as distinct from the quantitative method, deals with organizational issues that impede or prevent companies from being effectively organized. Qualitative case analysis is typically used in Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Organizational Change, Industrial Relations or any venue that is significantly impacted by human interaction. This type of analysis identifies inconsistencies, incongruities and conflicts that are sub-optimal and allows the analyst to prescribe solutions that address both the acute problems facing the organization (the individual events or actions observed) and the chronic, underlying conditions that promote these sub-optimal conditions. 1. OVERVIEW The overview is a 5 – 7 sentence paragraph that establishes the context in which any analysis or decision must be made for the case in question. This section of the report indicates to the reader that the analyst (You) understands the circumstances of the organization’s dilemma. The writer must identify the key people involved, most critical event or events that have happened and the situation that has resulted. Finally, the writer must detail the apparent decision(s) that must be made. Note: This is not an introduction and absolutely no conclusions are drawn at this point. The writer is...
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...Business Research Report Compensation Strategy Presented to: Student Name: Student ID: Date: September 27, 2012 Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 4 Finding Number 1 4 Finding Number 2 5 Finding Number 3 5 Recommendations 5 Conclusion 6 References 7 Executive Summary Task instruction: Prepare a business report based on your research findings that includes: 3. Executive summary (suggested length of 1 page) that overviews the purpose of this report. The executive summary should be the last section you write after the remainder of the report is completed. The executive summary is a mini-version of your paper and should not exceed one page. For information about executive summaries, please refer to the study materials. Please note that your executive summary, and your paper, should be written using single spaced text. Introduction Task instruction: Prepare a business report based on your research findings that includes: 4. Introduction (suggested length of 1 page) that will: a. Introduce the subject and purpose of the report; b. Preview the main ideas of the report; c. Establish your relationship to the audience. It is recommended that you use single spaced text as you see here. Regarding item 4c, please keep in mind that your relationship with the audience will come from the scenario you selected from the topic list. In some cases your position is specified. In others you will need to define your...
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...Abstract 4. Contains a short summary of the thesis and is usually no more than one page in length. Table of Contents 5. Numbering usually begins on the table of contents page. It is followed by a List of Figures page and a List of Tables (if needed). Thesis Body 6. The thesis usually begins with an introduction. Length of the thesis and style (MLA or APA) are determined by your major and department. Ads by Google References * ------------------------------------------------- Thesis Guidelines Resources * ------------------------------------------------- American Psychological Association, Publication Manual * ------------------------------------------------- Modern Language Association, The MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing Who Can HelpSponsored * ------------------------------------------------- Earn your associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree at University of Phoenix. Find out how. * ------------------------------------------------- Earn your degree from industry experts at University of Phoenix. Take the next step in your career. Thesis: Title Page and Table of Contents * Thesis: Abstract * Thesis: Introduction * Thesis: Methodology * Thesis: Results * Thesis: Discussion * Thesis: Conclusion * Thesis: Revising and Editing Introduction: In this chapter the introduction about the topic should be given. Means the topic you have chosen consists what? Need of the research:...
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...Midterm assignment Your company is going to open a fast food restaurant in Hanoi. The Chief Marketing Officer requires you to draw up a Marketing Plan. Suggested content: ------------------------------------------------- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Brief summary of the main goals, main elements of the plan, and recommendations, helping top manager find the plan’s major points quickly ------------------------------------------------- SITUATION ANALYSIS Your situation analysis should comprise the following: COMPANY ANALYSIS Mission Statement Marketing Objectives ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Describe the macro environmental trends that affect the market. Present the nature of the effect, and include only those forces that are relevant to the market. SWOT ANALYSIS With respect to the company chosen, identify: (a) Strengths (internal) (b) Weaknesses (internal) (c) Opportunities (external) (d) Threats (external) When all four areas of the SWOT have been identified, there must be a decision about what each item means, and what actions are needed to enhance or deal with each item. COMPETITOR ANALYSIS Identify direct and indirect (substitute products) competitors for your selected company. Select two direct competitors, and assess their strengths and weaknesses relative to your brand ------------------------------------------------- MARKETING STRATEGIES SEGMENT ATION, TARGETING, POSITIONING Use of one or more of the following variables as segmentation criteria: ...
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...big chunk of your final grade and will probably teach more than all the chapters and multiple choice exams combined! 1. What is a marketing plan?!?!? So, the first question is, what the heck is a marketing plan? Here’s a couple of Google definitions I found: - - “an integral part of the business plan stating in words and numbers how, where and to whom a business proposes to sell its product and/or services.” - - “details of specific tasks worked out by and for a business concerning how market research, product choice and pricing, advertising, promotion and distribution will be done.” - - “A Marketing Plan is a written document that details the actions necessary to achieve a specified marketing objective(s). It can be for a product or service, a brand, or a product line. It can cover one year (referred to as an annual marketing plan), or cover up to 5 years.” Here’s my definition: - - “A Marketing Plan describes how you’re gonna get your product in customer’s hands.” Of course, different projects will require different definitions, but the idea is describe how you’re going to maximize sales, fix image problems, introduce new products, battle competition, or whatever specific problem your firm is facing. 2. What does a marketing plan look like?!?!? So what does a marketing plan look like? Well, you’re gonna love the answer – it depends!!! It depends on the nature of the product...
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...Business Research Report Title Presented to: Assessment Code: RWT1 Student Name: Student ID: Date: Mentor Name: Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 4 Finding Number 1 4 Finding Number 2 5 Finding Number 3 5 Recommendations 5 Conclusion 6 References 7 Executive Summary Task instruction: Prepare a business report based on your research findings that includes: 3. Executive summary (suggested length of 1 page) that overviews the purpose of this report. The executive summary should be the last section you write after the remainder of the report is completed. The executive summary is a mini-version of your paper and should not exceed one page. For information about executive summaries, please refer to the study materials. Please note that your executive summary, and your paper, should be written using single spaced text. Introduction Task instruction: Prepare a business report based on your research findings that includes: 4. Introduction (suggested length of 1 page) that will: a. Introduce the subject and purpose of the report; b. Preview the main ideas of the report; c. Establish your relationship to the audience. It is recommended that you use single spaced text as you see here. Regarding item 4c, please keep in mind that your relationship with the audience will come from the scenario you selected from the topic list. In some cases your position is specified. In others you will need to define your...
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... | | | | Executive Summary 2 Background 3 Problem / Opportunity 3 Current Situation 3 Project Description 4 Project Description 4 Objectives 4 Scope 4 Out of Scope 4 Anticipated Outcomes 4 Stakeholders 5 Strategic Alignment 6 Environment Analysis 7 Alternatives 8 Business & Operational Impacts 9 Project Risk Assessment 10 Risk of Project and each Alternative (Not including Status Quo) 10 Risk of Not Proceeding with Project (Status Quo) 11 Cost/Benefit Analysis 12 Quantitative Analysis – Financial Cost & Benefit: 12 Qualitative Analysis – Non-Financial Benefits & Costs: 14 Assumptions 14 Conclusions & Recommendations 15 Conclusions 15 Recommendations 15 Project Responsibility 15 Project Accountability 15 Implementation Strategy 16 Review & Approval Process 17 Review Process 17 Approval Process 17 Business Case Signoff 17 |Section |Executive Summary | |1 | | [Project...
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...Approaches to the Analysis of Survey Data March 2001 The University of Reading Statistical Services Centre Biometrics Advisory and Support Service to DFID © 2001 Statistical Services Centre, The University of Reading, UK Contents 1. Preparing for the Analysis 5 1.1 Introduction 5 1.2 Data Types 6 1.3 Data Structure 7 1.4 Stages of Analysis 9 1.5 Population Description as the Major Objective 11 1.6 Comparison as the Major Objective 12 1.7 When Weighting Matters 13 1.8 Coding 14 1.9 Ranking & Scoring 15 2. Doing the Analysis 17 2.1 Approaches 17 2.2 One-Way Tables 18 2.3 Cross-Tabulation: Two-Way & Higher-Way Tables 18 2.4 Tabulation & the Assessment of Accuracy 19 2.5 Multiple Response Data 20 2.6 Profiles 21 2.7 Looking for Respondent Groups 22 2.8 Indicators 23 2.9 Validity 25 2.10 Summary 26 2.11 Next Steps 26 © SSC 2001 – Approaches to the Analysis of Survey Data 3 4 © SSC 2001 – Approaches to the Analysis of Survey Data 1. Preparing for the Analysis 1.1 Introduction This guide is concerned with some fundamental ideas of analysis of data from surveys. The discussion is at a statistically simple level; other more sophisticated statistical approaches are outlined in our guide Modern Methods of Analysis. Our aim here is to clarify the ideas that successful...
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...Ethical Considerations in Primary Research Summary: Primary research involves collecting data about a given subject directly from the real world. This section includes information on what primary research is, how to get started, ethics involved with primary research and different types of research you can do. It includes details about interviews, surveys, observations, and analysis. Contributors:Dana Lynn Driscoll, Allen Brizee Last Edited: 2012-09-21 10:05:43 Primary research is conducted all of the time--journalists use it as their primary means of reporting news and events; national polls and surveys discover what the population thinks about a particular political figure or proposal; and companies collect data on their consumer base and market trends. When conducting research in an academic or professional setting, you need to be aware of the ethics behind your research activity. Here are some specific points to consider: * You should have the permission of the people who you will be studying to conduct research involving them. * Not all types of research require permission—for example, if you are interested in analyzing something that is available publicly (such as in the case of commercials, public message boards, etc) you do not necessarily need the permission of the authors. * You don’t want to do anything that would cause physical or emotional harm to your subjects. This could be something as simple as being careful how you word sensitive or difficult...
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...including a pivot table, recommend improvements to the data tables, and explain how the new diagrams will improve Kudler’s decision making for management. Table Analysis The data table analysis is vital to Kudler’s success. The data is organized into general ledger codes, inventory item, summary line item, and the total amount of the item’s transaction. The data provided in the analysis table, which are viewed by the users, shows how much money is spent on what product and which store. The description of the data table gives the total amount and quantity on hand for an item and calculating average price for an item. From an accounting perspective, the data tables are simple and easy to read. There are four headings. They include the GL Code, inventory item, summary line item and the amount. The GL Code helps to identify which store the item is located. For example, 12 stands for La Jolla, 13 identify the store in Del Mar, and 14 identify the Encinitas store. The inventory items identify what items are in the inventory. At a quick look, every manager can see what is in inventory at each store. The third column is the summary line item. This column identifies the store name and which department the item is located. The last column is the total cost of the items in inventory. The data tables help the company to know what item is in inventory, where it is located, and the total cost of the inventory....
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...Tips for Writing an Executive Summary An Executive Summary summarizes the key points of a lengthy research report or publication. Although research reports are often highly technical in nature, the goal of an Executive Summary is to communicate in a simple manner so that the information can be understood by all readers, regardless of their knowledge or expertise. The Executive Summary is used by managers to understand the broader policy context of research and make decisions about changes to policies, programs, or investment decisions. Typically, an Executive Summary is 3-6 pages in length. A longer summary is often used when it contains charts or other illustrations. The Executive Summary should be organized according to the following categories – Project Summary, Background, Process, Finding and Conclusions and Recommendations for Action. Following is a description of the type of information to consider for each of these categories. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of the type of information that is appropriate to convey—these are examples to help you think about key items that should be communicated. PROJECT SUMMARY What is the research project and why was it conducted? • Provide a brief (2-3 sentence) description of the project. • What is the problem or issue? • What is the purpose of the research? BACKGROUND What is the history of the research? • Did a specific event or issue provide the impetus for the research? • Is this a second...
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