Leadership Overview Amtrak This Week 6/1 ALDE, Part 1 – Sneak Peek: What’s Your Leadership Style? This article is part of a series which previews the new skills Amtrak’s leaders are developing as part of the Amtrak Leadership Development Excellence (ALDE), Part 1 program. Amtrak’s newest leadership development program ALDE, Part 1 uses the DiSC assessment to help our leaders improve productivity, teamwork and communication. Leadership styles may be described as: Dominance: Focus on results
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Task 1 In ancient civilizations it was believed that the Earth was the center of the Universe (Geocentric model). This was the accepted belief at the time. Many philosophers and scientists wrote works based on the Geocentric model. The understanding that the Earth being the center of the universe began to change as scientists (Copernicus, Galileo and Kepler) researched, used mathematics and physics. The findings of there work led to the belief that the Sun was the center of the Universe (Heliocentric
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if you look at the rubric for Task 1, the only metric is that you have 6 of 7 characteristics for each business organization - there is no metric for brief description nor advantages/disadvantages. Thus, regarding the format for Task 1 Part A for LIT1, the Bullet/Listing approach (mentioned in the Task 1 Instructions) is below, which basically is you’ll describe each characteristic in usually about 1-2 sentences then move on. Example of how to apply this format: SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP: •
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components for Part A of Task 1 which are: 1. Six of seven characteristics 2. Advantages and disadvantages for each business organization 3. Brief description for each business organization Thus, regarding the format for Task 1 Part A for LIT1, the Bullet/Listing approach (mentioned in the Task 1 Instructions) is below, which basically is you’ll describe each characteristic in usually about 1-2 sentences then move on. Example of how to apply this format: SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP: •
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LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW INTRODUCTION I am to determine whether or not the following cases are experiencing any discriminatory practices. There are three complaints in total. The complaints have to do with the Family Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. I will paraphrase the case, explain each Act, and give my verdict on each situation. SITUATION A Case Description Employee had left the company for eleven weeks after
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Account Options> SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP: A sole proprietorship is best defined as an unincorporated business that is owned by only one person, this is the most common and simplest business to create. There are several advantages to a sole proprietorship these include that all of the management and decisions rest with one individual, all of the profits belong the business owner and the owner can utilize these profits as deemed necessary without consulting any other party and that all of the income
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.Relevant Facts: Employee A has a 2 year tenure with Company X. Employee A asked for and was granted FMLA for the birth of his twins. Employee A asked to return to work before the allotted twelve week period had expired. On his return, he also requested for payment of his salary during his eleven week period of FMLA. His request for an early return was granted, but his time on FMLA remains unpaid. Employee A is now in an appeals process. Family Medical Leave Act applied The Family Medical Leave
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To: Business “X” From: Support Company “Y” Date: August 1, 2013 Re: Business “X” questions pertaining to a Limited Liability Company Business “X”, your questions and concerns are of the highest value to us. We hope to provide you with the best possible service in your quest to making Business “X” a profitable and customer friendly decision for all parties concerned. In your acquisition to seek the Limited Liability Company(LLC) or to remain in a sole proprietorship for Business “X”. I wanted
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General partners are those who are responsible for the day-to-day management of activities, whose individual acts are binding on all the partners, and who are personally responsible for the partnership's total liabilities. Limited partners are those who contribute only money and are not involved in management decisions and whose liability is limited to the amount of their investment. Joint Venture Joint Venture acts like a general partnership, but is clearly for a limited period or a single project
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TASK 1 PART A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP Sole Proprietorship is a business organization where the owner and the business are one and the same. No legal difference. A few advantages of sole proprietorship is that the individual proprietor owns and manages the business and is responsible for all business transactions. The owner is also responsible for all debts and liabilities incurred by the business. I believe the most significant disadvantage as a sole proprietorship is that fact that if sued, the
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