Critique of “Production, Information Costs, and Economic Organization” by Armen Alchian and Harold Demsetz Theoretical aspect: What main theoretical contributions does the paper make? / What is the theoretical paradigm it seeks to advance? • This article expounds on classical characterizations of the firm as a centralized, authoritarian entity or concept expected to yield productive outcomes often through autocratic means. Contrary to these characterizations, Alchian and Demsetz argue
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Article Critique – Dealing With Annoying Co-Workers Victor Ferguson COM 425 Communications for Organizations Prof. Tomeka Prescott 29 July 2013 Article Critique – Dealing With Annoying Co-Workers Because we cannot choose with whom we work for in every instance, it is likely that we have worked with or for someone who has annoyed us. The most common annoying types are the interrupter, the know-it-all, the slacker, the grump, the speakerphone lover, and the blabbermouth. Over the years, one
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Running Head: CRITIQUE OF “WHAT I’VE LEARNED FROM MEN” 1 What I’ve Learned from Men by Barbra Ehrenreich Critique The article, “What I’ve Learned from Men” was first printed in Ms. Magazine in 1985 a strategic attempt at targeting her main audience as it was published in a time when women did not have as much freedom as they do in the present day. Barbra Ehrenreich (2012), a feminist, liberal and democratic socialist, bases her article on what she believes women can learn from men, some men. She
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ASUS X51V Live Update User’s Guide Critique Samuel Adams ENG/221 Jack Bean 2/20/2012 “A manual provides instruction and other information necessary to accomplish something—that is, to solve a problem” (2010). From savvy businessmen to home mechanics, a properly created manual can make the difference between success and failure. User manuals are found with every device we use today and many do their intended job professionally: Solve problems. The online user manual for the ASUS X51V motherboard
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AMN 400 - Consumer Behaviour Assessment Item 1 - Journal Article Critique Word Count: 944 Words Introduction Thøgersen, Jørgensen & Sandager in their 2012 article Consumer Decision Making Regarding a “Green” Everyday Product” discuss consumer’s interaction with brands through the lens of product differentiation and the effects on involvement in the purchase process. The article examines the consumer behaviour of involvement and develops an understanding qualifying the differences between
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Unit VIII Article Critique Best Practices in Project Management By Joan Engebretson Tamara Bowman (214846) Columbia Southern University Professor Daniela Das Best Practices in Project Management The article “Best Practices in Project management” by Joan Engbretson (2008) covers the project manager’s responsibilities, training and certifications, and breaks into short segments the best practices in project management. The segments are as follows: (1) Entrance control; (2) Contract review;
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Research Critique, Part 1: Nursing Attrition Grand Canyon University: Nursing 433V 11/22/2015 The Problem Statement This study seeks to know the reasons why nurses are leaving clinical nursing. The current and future nursing shortage is a huge concern. This study was done because the author feels that there is very little research pertaining to nursing attrition. And this is important to know and understand. Because knowledge and change can occur when it becomes known what the factors are
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What are some possible reasons caseworkers were not aware of the conditions in the Jackson home? I would have to say for one thing is that they just did not care what was going on, The case workers were at the house and seen that there was no food in the refrigerator nor electric, this should have been a sign that there was something wrong, especially if there is a 19 year old male that does not look fit! If the children had eating disorders then the foster parents should have brought this
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Patrick Fultz My roommate religiously wears a t-shirt depicting the slogan, “So Far, He Sucks.” Of course this garb relates to our current Commander in Chief, Barrack Obama. This is a debatable topic as it has always been for current presidents. However, this paper is directed towards his healthcare policy only. Obama’s health care bill has been a hot topic during his reign as President of the United States and has been met with much praise, as well as much contempt. While I deem myself a neutral
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What Team Leaders Need to Know Article Critique Caminiti, S., & Sookdeo, R. (1995). What Team Leaders Need to Know. Fortune, 131(3), 93-100. The author states that leadership behaviors can be learned. Further, the author uses personal experiences of others to clarify this point. Moreover, these skills needed to become an effective leader can be developed overtime through experiences. More importantly, they note that there are six things every leader needs to know. Successful leaders
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