Mann-01.qxd 14~8~04 16:05 Page 1 Chapter 1 The strategic importance of human resource development Introduction We start this chapter by examining the reasons why human resource development has become a critical part of an organization’s competitive capabilities, and explaining why people are important in organizations. We will also discuss how human resource development has changed over time, and why it is important in the modern competitive arena. The next section explores how human
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“Heaven’s Light is Our Guide” [pic] DEPARTMENT OF Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh RADIO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN WiMAX Author Md.Masud Hasan Roll No.054005 Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Rajshahi University of Engineering
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Probability & Statistics for Engineers & Scientists This page intentionally left blank Probability & Statistics for Engineers & Scientists NINTH EDITION Ronald E. Walpole Roanoke College Raymond H. Myers Virginia Tech Sharon L. Myers Radford University Keying Ye University of Texas at San Antonio Prentice Hall Editor in Chief: Deirdre Lynch Acquisitions Editor: Christopher Cummings Executive Content Editor: Christine O’Brien Associate Editor: Christina Lepre Senior
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NJ 07030-5774, (201)748-6011, fax (201)748-6008, website http://www.wiley.com/go/permissions. To order books or for customer service, please call 1-800-CALL WILEY (225-5945). ISBN 13 9781118369975 Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 This book is dedicated to the Newest Generation:
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hydrocarbon with only single covalent bonds between its carbon atoms alkane a saturated hydrocarbon H H C H (a) H (b) Figure 2 Two representations of the methane molecule: (a) the structural formula and (b) the ball-and-stick model 8 Chapter 1 • Organic Compounds Alkanes Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds. As a general definition, an organic compound is a molecular compound containing carbon with the exception of carbon monoxide, CO(g), carbon dioxide, CO2(g), and
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A REPORT ON SIX MONTHS STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME. AT NIKORMA (A SUBSIDIARY OF NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION) HEADQUATERS, This located at no.7 lake chart crescent, Maitama. Abuja BY CS/08/1332 IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR DEGREE IN TECHNOLOGY (B.TECH) IN COMPUTER SCIENCE. MODIBBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY YOLA, NIGER STATE OCTOBER 2012
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118 CHAPTER 5 Writing Business Messages LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, you will be able to 1 2 3 Explain the importance of adapting your messages to the needs and expectations of your audience Explain why establishing credibility is vital to the success of your communication efforts Discuss four ways of achieving a businesslike tone with a style that is clear and concise 4 5 6 Briefly describe how to select words that are not only correct but also effective
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2/1/04 The Role of the Project Life Cycle (Life Span) in Project Management A literature review by R. Max Wideman (Updated February, 2004.) Introduction Patel and Morris have stated that "The life cycle is the only thing that uniquely distinguishes projects from non-projects".1 If that is true, then it would be valuable to examine just what role the so-called project life cycle plays in the conduct of project management. And, moreover, has this changed over the years as we improve our understanding
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two decades of extreme terror and suffering to all in Guyana, as explored in chapter two. The need for change was undeniable and such an event provided Desmond Hoyte ‘with the opportunity to break with some old PNC practices’. The recognition of the need for free enterprise in order to re-stimulate the optimism of a whole population formed the basis of Hoyte’s, and subsequent presidents’, prevailing actions. This chapter sets out to explore the extent to which Guyana has since broken free from the
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GRANT CHAPTERS Chapter 16 – Diversification Strategy * Linkages are not enough, the key to creating value is the ability of the diversified firm to share resources and transfer capabilities more efficiently than alternative institutional arrangements * Companies in low-growth, cash-flow rich industries such as tobacco and oil have been especially susceptible to the temptations of diversification * Diversification does not reduce “systematic risk” * Porter has 3 essential tests
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