“A RESEARCH ON CONSUMER INFLUENCE BY REFERENCE GROUP IN A COGNITIVE MEASUREMENT ABOUT OTOBI FURNITURE” 1. Introduction: Otobi began its long run journey in 1975 when painter & sculptor Nitune Kundu set up a small workshop with an even smaller budget. The only thing he was rich in was his passion, creativity & his gut feelings. Over the years Otobi transformed in to a solid brand, known for its superior quality furniture & choice of designs, with operations across many cities. Today Otobi, backed
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increasingly diverse in the last century, and approximately 36 percent of the population belongs to a racial or ethnic minority group. Though health indicators such as life expectancy and infant mortality have improved for most Americans, some minorities experience a disproportionate burden of preventable disease, death, and disability compared with non-minorities. One minority group in particular, the African-Americans, have had a long history in the United States. Some African American families have been
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under-achievement of pupils from some minority ethnic minority groups. Three factors that can lead to the under-achievement of pupils from ethnic minority groups are; stereotyping from teachers, this is when a teacher assumes that pupils from a certain ethnic group will behave in a negative way, so therefore they treat the pupil negatively. Assuming that a pupil from a certain ethnic group will not do as well as those from another ethnic group so they place them in lower sets, which then means those pupils
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to mobbing or not, and to reveal the causes of the mobbing between 3 November 2008 and 31 December 2008. Methods: This research was a mixed method study involving survey and focus group interviews. The sample was calculated using sample calculation formula, and 206 nurses were included in the survey study. Four focus group interviews were later carried out with 16 nurses. The survey method and semi-structured question form were used to collect data. The percentage and chi-square were used to evaluate
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Organisational Behaviour Assignment Why do some groups function effectively whilst others are dysfunctional? In your answer, draw on theories and concepts from across the module, and illustrate your views with examples from organisation(s) you are familiar with or have researched. Introduction The use of groups within organisations has increased on a global scale in recent years. This fact alone suggests that a group demographic confers many tangible benefits to an organisation. A ‘group’ in this
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THE DARK TRUTH: NEGATIVE PEER PRESSURE Imagine getting together for coffee with a group of friends. The conversation turns to a discussion of a recent The Big Bang Theory episode. "I just love that show" you chime in (you really hate it). Later, someone suggests a movie. "Yes, let's watch it!" you reply, even though you'd rather prefer sitting and continue talking with your friends. By the end of the evening, in spite of excellent coffee, old friends and a reasonably good movie, you still
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“Examine the reasons for differences in educational achievement between different ethnic groups” There are clearly many factors that contribute to the claim that there is a difference in educational achievement between different ethnic groups in the UK. National statistics claim that: ‘In 2004 Chinese pupils were the most likely to achieve five or more GCSE Grades A*- C in England, with 79% of Chinese girls and 70% of Chinese boys respectively. In comparison with Black Caribbean pupils, With
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and how these issues could be addressed. Satyam Computer Services Limited, (now known as Mahindra Satyam) is a “leading global information communications and technology company”. (Anon., n.d.) It is a part of the “US $15.4 billion dollar Mahindra group, a global industrial federation of companies of the top 10 business houses based in India”. (Anon., n.d., p. 1; Anon., n.d.)). 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT ISSUES “India’s corporate community experienced a significant shock in January 2009 with
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consists of various groups of races or ethnicities but under one leadership.Malaysia is a multiple races and cultural country. The very first race that stay in this land were indigenous tribes also known as Orang Asli that still remains; Malay is the next, who moved from mainland Asia in long time ago. The Chinese and India culture was bring in during early 19 century when they start to trade and doing business between them and Malaya at straits of Malacca. Each major religious group has its major holidays
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There are many social problems that teenagers go through. The most recognised problems are teenage drinking and driving, and teen suicide. These two social behaviours teenagers go through are the leading causes of teenage death. Alcohol, the most widely used and abused drug among youth, causes serious and potentially life-threatening problems for this population. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers. Society faces several questions, like why do teens drink, what
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