Project Management Body of Knowledge, Fourth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc. (2008) Prerequisites: No specific prerequisites; some experience with project management tools such as MS Project and Excel is highly recommended. Course Objectives: By the end of this course, students will be able to: understand the role of the project in different types of organizations understand differences between types of project management strategies understand comparative strengths and
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2008, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces themes in literature and provides guided study and practice in reflecting on themes which describe the human experience across cultural and societal boundaries. The course includes readings from literature in different genres and cultures. Students study the literature in thematic units and are asked to make connections to their own lives and cultures. Policies Faculty and students/learners
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Principles and MSB filter courses. MSB 300/400 level courses are restricted to the MSB students who have completed the filter courses. COURSE OBJECTIVES This course is designed to familiarize students with the principles and practices in the conceptualization, design, testing, forecasting, and launching of new products and services. Course objectives include comprehension and application of: 1. Strategic elements of new product development 2. Concept generation, evaluation, testing
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Case Study #1: Canada in the Global Business Environment Canada: A trading nation? You are preparing for a top-level meeting between the Minister of International Trade, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and senior business executives representing several multinational corporations as well as a large group of small- and medium-size enterprises. The objective of the meeting is to discuss Canada’s strategy in responding to the changing global business environment. Expectations are high since everyone
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of International Trade Chapter Outline OPENING CASE: Why Are Global Food Prices Soaring? INTRODUCTION INSTRUMENTS OF TRADE POLICY Tariffs Subsides Country Focus: Subsidized Wheat Production in Japan Import Quotas and Voluntary Export Restraints Local Content Requirements Administrative Polices Antidumping Policies Management Focus: U.S. Magnesium Seeks Protection THE CASE FOR GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION Political Arguments
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disciplinary action. GENERAL INFORMATION COURSE DETAILS | Course Title | BUS7333 Strategic Management | Level | 7 | Credit Value | 20 Credits | Duration | 13 weeks | Learning Hours | 200 hours, including approximately 10 hours per week of self-study in your own time to complete the course requirements | Course Delivery | Lectures, Tutorials, Group Work, Project Work and Self-Directed Learning | Passing Criteria | * All assessments must be completed * A minimum of 40% in an assessment
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the first week of class (e.g., how to register, how we will use it). 2. Readings, case studies and other class materials will be posted on our Moodle http://menlo.mrooms3.net and Menlo Library http://apps.menlo.edu/library/courses/reserves.php sites. Please log-in the first week of class to ensure you can access our sites. Course Description and Approach: Organizational Behavior (OB) “is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups and structure have on behavior
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Research Methods –STA630 VU Research Methods (STA630) Contents Lesson 1: INTRODUCTION, DEFINITION & VALUE OF RESEARCH ........................ 14 What is Research?................................................................................................................... 14 What is the value of Research? ............................................................................................... 14 Research helps in developing methodologies ......................................
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employee performance, using the telecommunication industry in Uganda as case study. In order to understand the study aim, four goals were developed and these focused particularly on identifying the training programs’ existing in the industry, the objective of the training offered, the methods employed and finally the effects of training and development on employee performance. The study was based on three case studies of the biggest telecommunication companies operating in Uganda. A qualitative
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of a firm’s distribution function. Specifically, we will explore the relationships among manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. In addition, we will study the structure, functions, interactions, and activities of the marketing channels. A special emphasis will be placed on decision making given the natures of these channels. Objectives: • To understand marketing channels including efficiencies achieved, conflicts created, and behaviors of channel members • To reinforce the principles
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