effects on social science research in the following three ICT application areas: a) Pre-data analysis, b) Data analysis, and c) Post-data analysis. These three ICT application areas had improved a researcher’s productivity in terms of speed, quantity, quality, complexity as well as cost perspective is also discussed. Some concerns of using ICT are also included in this paper which encompasses: a) High learning curve, b) Revised expectation on researcher, c) Research by the convenient of big data, and d)
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SPSS Analysis PulteGroup, Inc. – South Florida Division By: Scott Mairn and Irina Prell November 30, 2012 Table of Contents I. Executive Summary II. Company Overview III. Research Objectives/Approach IV. Sampling Description V. Data Analysis and Interpretation VI. Implications VII. Conclusion and Future Direction Executive Summary This report will take a look the results from the Servqual survey research conducted for the PulteGroup, Inc. South Florida Division to
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technical support services to reduce the cost, plus improve the reliability of DoD systems and equipment. VSE has five wholly-owned subsidiaries: Energetic Incorporated, Integrated Concepts and Research Corporation (ICRC), G&B Solutions, Inc., Akimeka LLC, and Wheeler Bros., Inc. VSE’s key customers are as follows; Commerce Department, Defense Department, Energy Department and Treasury Department. Vse's prime contracts exist in The systems engineering division of VSE’s federal group, working as a subcontractor
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Introduction to The DISC Platinum Rule Behavioral Style Assessment 3 PART I - UNDERSTANDING YOUR PERSONAL eGRAPH RESULTS - Your eGraph Results 8 - How to Read and Interpret Your eGraph 9 - Interpreting School Associate Observer Responses 10 - Interpreting Business Associate Observer Responses 11 - Interpreting The Entire Composite eGraph 12 - A Snapshot of Your Substyle 13 - Descriptions of the 16 Substyles 14 PART II - UNDERSTANDING YOUR STYLE AND INCREASING YOUR EFFECTIVENESS
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Publix SWOT Elton D. Thompson MGT/521 MANAGEMENT September 5, 2012 Dr. Carlton Robinson Publix SWOT On April 19, 1930 in Winter Haven, Florida; George Jenkins founded a private employee-owned American market. Publix Super Markets, Inc. (Publix) is one of the largest regional supermarket grocery chains in the United States. According to Fortune magazine in 2011 it is one of the top 100 Best Companies to work for ("Fortune", 2012). Earning even more accolades in 2011 Forbes ranked Publix as
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apparel[3] and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$24.1 billion in its fiscal year 2012. The company was founded on January 25, 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, and officially became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1978. The company takes its name from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Nike markets its products under its own brand, as well as: Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Nike+, Air Jordan, Nike Skateboarding, and subsidiaries including Cole Haan, Hurley
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money each time they visit a store." Shifting Feelings About Retailing: There has been a major change in attitudes toward spending, value, and shopping with established retailers: "The same shopper who buys commodity goods at a BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. may also buy expensive apparel at Nordstrom. This shift does not appear to be transitory, but rather seems to define a more enduring pattern of the sameness of malls, with their closed-in windowless feel and identical cast of retailers and food court
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Nike is a supplier of athletic apparel and footwear. The company sells its products on various platforms including retail stores, Nike owned retail stores, via the internet and other various independent distributors in over 170 countries (NIKE Inc. 2012). The company also sells licensed college and pro teams gear and apparel. The mission of the company is “To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world” (Nike website 2011). Nike is a household name throughout most of the world
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Krispy Kreme Redefines Supply Chain Automation The superior doughnut manufacturer, partnering with J.S. Walker & Company, Inc., incorporates innovative Web-based applications to automate the supply chain process and address communication challenges. The Road to Automation Since its inception in 1937, Krispy Kreme has refined its ability to provide the freshest doughnuts and coffees to its customers and retailers. With three distribution centers, storefronts in thirtyseven states, Canada, and Australia
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signed up to be Avon reps and the customers who welcomed them into their homes, the model rocked for a long time. The foundation (including the talent formation) of the company was not strong enough to support its rapid growth. In 2005, Avon Products Inc.'s (AVP) success story turned horrible. After six straight years of
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