SO 141 - Introduction to Sociology SO 141 - Final Exam - Review Document [pic] Important Things to Keep In Mind! • You will have two (2) hours to complete the exam. This review includes all of the areas you need to study and review for the exam. • There are 100 multiple choice questions; each question is worth two (2) points, thus 200 points possible for the entire exam. • This is ALL you have to study for the Final Exam. The number of “bullet” points under each chapter is the
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social behavior an influence of social structures on people How old is sociology? 200 years Why did sociology (as social science develop)? Who was the founding father of sociology? Main contributions of Sociology Early Auguste compte: Founding father of sociology, coined the word sociology How is Sociology different from other social sciences? Emile Durkheim: influenced development of functionalism 4 types of suicide by Durkheim: Egoistic: Mentally ill, lonely, social outcast
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BUSINESS COMPETITION PROPOSAL WRITING Background Information 2 Why You Need a Business Plan 1) Obtain funding 2) Provide a plan for early development 3 What Should be Included in a Business Plan 3) An examination of the product or service (advantages) 4) The market (customers) 5) The industry (competitors) 6) Marketing (distribution and pricing) 7) Production (costs for process) 8) Management (people)
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& Techniques Introduction Executive Summary This paper reviews certain tools and techniques that can be used in order to help those responsible for managing a project to potentially better control and manage project costs. The aspects of life-cycle costing are presented and opportunities for optimizing cost management are presented. Finally, a table summarizing the recommendations are presented in the conclusion. Jason Owens, jason@jasonowens.com Page 3 of 26 Project Cost Control
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industry/product life cycle) - Competitors scanning (Strategic Group Map, CPM) - The Organization responses (EFEM) 4 2 Layers of the business environment 5 Key Aspects of PESTEL Analysis • Not just a list of influences • Need to understand key drivers of change • Drivers of change have differential impact on industries, markets, and organisations • Focus is on future impact of environmental factors • Combined effect of some of the factors likely to be most important 6 3
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Studies 63 (2005) 436–451 www.elsevier.com/locate/ijhcs Developing creativity, motivation, and self-actualization with learning systems Winslow Burlesonà MIT Media Lab, 20 Ames St. Cambridge, MA 02139, USA Available online 10 May 2005 Abstract Developing learning experiences that facilitate self-actualization and creativity is among the most important goals of our society in preparation for the future. To facilitate deep understanding of a new concept, to facilitate learning, learners
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scientists, compared with natural process, human beings should carry the greatest responsibility for environmental degradation (Barr, 2003). This essay will explore why human beings should be most responsible for environmental degradation and the effects and solutions of environmental degradation. First of all, in order to research why human beings should take greatest responsibility for environmental degradation, we
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Vulnerability is a weaknesses or fault in a system or protection mechanism that opens it to attack or damage. Exposure is a condition or state of being exposed. In information security, exposure exists when a vulnerability known to an attacker is present. 3. How is infrastructure protection (assuring the security of utility services) related to information security? The availability of information assets is dependent on having information systems that are reliable and that remain highly available
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their marketing. If we want our product to do well, we need to rely on a well thought out marketing plan. Marketing for a product or business includes, but is not limited to, promotions, advertising, customer relations, and sales. It is such an important factor because it involves knowing the public, their demands, how to get the word out about our electric bike, where it would sell best, how
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Ch. 8: Toyota's Production System: Life in the Fast Lane? Overview: The Toyota Production System has long been hailed and admired as the source of Toyota’s outstanding performance as a manufacturer. TPS aims to eliminate waste, reduce defects and maximize flow. TPS aims to increase efficiency and productivity by employing a unique production system that cuts costs through continuous improvement. Long term goal is to yield sharp reductions in product development and manufacturing lead times. Toyota
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