...female characters. I chose Skyfall from the 007 series; due to the fact M (Judi Dench) plays a more significant role within the film. It also takes a different approach on the character of Eve Moneypenny (Naomie Harris), as she is shown doing fieldwork alongside Bond (Daniel Craig) at the start of the film. Of course like any other Bond film, Skyfall also includes women who 007 will form a ‘relationship’ with (normally ending in their demise). I will be discussing if women in Skyfall are shown in a stereotypical and perhaps borderline sexiest way. My other choice of film, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol also stars female characters, although they have a more predominant role throughout the film then Skyfall. One of Ethan Hunt’s (Tom Cruise) team members is Jane (Paula Patton) and she is one of the main leading characters. Till around halfway in the film, a primary antagonist is Sabine Moreau (Lea Seydoux). It could still be said that these two characters, despite having a big role within the film, have been somewhat subjected to being portrayed in an idealistic way of women throughout the film. Skyfall is the 23rd instalment in the 007 franchises and was released on October 23th 2012. A new director on the Bond scene directed it: Sam Mendes, but Eon Productions produced it, which has been the company responsible for all of the other Bond movies in the past. It sees the return of Daniel Craig as James Bond making it his third 007 film since his debut in Casino Royale (2006)...
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...How Representation of James Bond characters has changed since October 5th 1962 ‘007 licenced to kill, HM Secret Service agent’ ‘The description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way.’ (Wikipedia descriptions) The above description defines the word ‘representation’ in a way in which can be understood by anyone. The term has a whole new level of meanings that would take more than twelve words to describe and that which I plan to go into in-depth detail about. This case study will map out why the term ‘representation’ is so prominent in the ongoing fifty-year old thriller sequel, James Bond, how influential it can be on a persons opinion, and the way in which it shapes a whole film. Representation may or may not have shaped not only the way we see the characters but the way in which we look at features after the film has been made, for example, do we view stockbrokers on Wall Street the same now as we did before the Oscar winning film ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ was produced? Or do we assume that every secret agent is just like James Bond? Michael Wilson, producer of Skyfall and screenwriter of many of the 007 films, says: ‘the film character of James Bond is always dependent on the actor who plays him and the time at which the film is made because Bond always lives in the contemporary time the films are made.’ The representation of characters in films is vital to how we view a film and whether we take an instant like or dislike to the character....
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...EBIS112-007 Assignment 1 KWOK SIO FONG HB410647 1. With reference to figure 1-8 in your textbook. The horizontal axis represents the IT Capital Investment relative to the industry average while the vertical axis represents the Productivity relative to the industry average. Each dot on the diagram represents the IT Capital Investment vs the productivity for a certain organization. a) Explain what is the core message intended to be delivered in this figure. The answer lies in the concept of complementary assets. Information technology investments alone cannot make organizations and managers more effective unless they are accompanied by supportive values, structures, and behavior patterns in the organization and other complementary assets. Business firms need to change how they do business before they can really reap the advantages of new information technologies. b) Explain briefly with your point of view on why it will be the case? Complementary assets are those assets required to value from a primary investment. For instance, to realize value from automobiles requires substantial complementary investments in highways, roads, gasoline stations, repair facilities, and a legal regulatory structure to set standards and control drivers. 2. a) Define customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Customer relationship management (CRM) entails all aspects of interaction that a company has with its customers, whether it is sales or service-related. While the...
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...Case Study—TSA Human Resource Management The sum of this article that was given for this assignment was how human resources can potentially better jobs. In this case, it involves TSA which is a federal organization that is tasked throughout the United States in airports as security checkpoints. This article also depicts the job description of employees of TSA. While every job has ethical standards that have to be met along with conduct, it touches about how the employees from TSA could be a risk in itself. There has been on occasion members stealing items and or items go missing while TSA agents are doing checks. Even though this is very hard to monitor and change, the main point that is being addressed is that the human resource management aspect can potentially change any of these outcomes. One of the greater HR practices preformed by TSA that weighs heavily would be the design of jobs. Essentially, TSA wants their members to not sell themselves short in their respective career field. They have removed the screener title with security officer. This leaves a wider spectrum of duties which enables individuals to progress in their career as well. Also, TSA has added compensation plan that is performance based. This means that the more the employee excels, the more compensation and pay he or she will receive. This works both ways for the employee and the organization. If the employee demonstrates fantastic work ethic, durability, and progress, he or she will be rewarded...
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...------------------------------------------------- REYEM AFFAIR Regression Case Quantitative Methods II To ------------------------------------------------- Prof. Arnab Basu On October 21, 2011 By GROUP NO. 5 Bharati vishal (11110) akshay ram (11110) dhanashree vinayak shirodkar (11110) amol devnath kumbhare (11110) ajusal sugathan (11110) arun prabu (11110) ghule nilesh vishnu (11110) mudavath swetha (11110) Raja Simon J (1111052) sagar behera (11110) shreya sethi (11110) swati murarka (11110) Indian Institute Of Management, Bangalore Table of Contents S.No | Particulars | Pages | 1. | Executive Summary | 3-4 | 2. | Understanding of the Problem | 4 | 3. | Model Description | 5-13 | | Model 1Prediction interval Vs Confidence IntervalStep wise Regression: A closer lookTest of Model: Analysis of Results | 5-8 | | | 6 | | | 7 | | | 8 | | Model 2Test of Model: Analysis of Results | 9-13 | | | 11-13 | | Other Models | 13 | 4. | Conclusions and Recommendations | 14 | 5. | Appendix 1. Variables Entered/Removed 2. Model Summary 3. ANOVA 4. Coefficients 5. Residual Statistics | 15 | Executive Summary Reyem Affiar has recently found the below described condominium in Mid-Cambridge that he wants to purchase. Street Address : 236 Ellery Street Last Price : $169000 Area & Area Code : M/9 Bed : 2 Bath : 1 Rooms : 5 Interior : 1040 Condo : $175 Tax : $1121 RC : 1(Restrictions...
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...Understanding the Factors Affecting The Unemployment Rate Through Regression Analysis An Individual Report Presented to The Faculty of Economics Department In Partial Fulfillment To The Requirements for ECONMET C31 Submitted to: Dr. Cesar Rufino Submitted by: Aaron John Dee 10933557 April 8, 2011 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 4 A. Background of the Study 4 B. Statement of the Problem 5 C. Objective 5 II. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK AND RELATED LITERATURE 6 A. GDP 6 B. Average Years in School 6 C. Population 7 D. Literacy Rate 7 III. OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK 9 A. Model Specification 9 B. List and Description of Variables 9 C. A-priori Expectations 10 IV. METHODOLOGY 12 V. EMPIRICAL RESULTS AND INTERPRETATIONS 13 A. Regression of the Original Model 13 2 B. Summary Statistics 15 C. Testing for Misspecification in the Model 16 D. Testing for Multicollinearity 17 E. Testing for Heteroscedasticity 18 VI. CONCLUSION 21 VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY 22 3 I. INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Study When we were still kids, we dream of what we want to be in the future. Older people will usually ask us if what we want to be in the future. Most of us will say, they want to be a doctor, lawyer or engineer to name some. We think and think about our career, but once we are already in the college level, we now dream to become successful...
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...makes good use of three-dimensional arrangement of people. There are many scenes where there are several people in one scene. But, the way they are arranged makes it easy to look at and get a good sense of what Africa feels like. I would also mention that the costumes help to have a realistic feel of Africa. Meryl is in chinos and light-weighted cotton tops most of the time. This movie could be turned into a Banana Republic advertisement; and, that is exactly the feel costumes should have for a movie. 007 Casino Royale was a good continuation of the Bond series. This is the start of Bond’s career as a 007 agent. It had elements for the old Bond fans, as well as for the newcomers. Elements that you expected: cool car, drinking, card playing, and action. Casino Royale did not disappoint. In the opening scene, Bond is in an incredible foot chase. Not only do they run and jump over, through things, Bond uses all the construction equipment to his advantage. This has always been the case for Bond – a quick thinker on his feet. Even when poisoned, he calmly walked out and...
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...part one: strategic case Sundown Bakery When Carol Teinchek and Bruce Marshall first started Sundown Bakery, the business was fairly simple. Carol ran the shop up front, while Bruce ran the bakery and ordered supplies. When the business began to grow, Carol hired two part-time clerks to help out in the shop. Marina had moved to the country 2 years ago from El Salvador, and Kim was a newly arrived Korean who was working his way through college. Bruce hired Maurice, a French Canadian, as an assistant. The ovens were soon running 24 hours a day, supervised by Maurice, who was now master baker, and two assistants on each of three shifts. Marina and Kim supervised the shop, since Carol was usually too busy managing general sales distribution to spend much time with customers. Bruce still spent 3 or 4 hours a day in the bakery whenever he could get out of his office, but he spent most of that time coordinating production and solving problems with Maurice. Within the next year, Sundown expanded from its original location, adding two new shops as well as two kiosks in local malls. Carol and Bruce hired a new operations manager, Hans Mikelson, who had formerly been regional manager of a national chain of coffee shops. Mikelson had plenty of new ideas about how to operate an expanding business: He had a Web site created, added an extensive range of drinks and meal items to the menu, and instituted two dress codes—one for all counter help and another for kitchen employees. He also put...
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... General Course Information: It is every student’s responsibility to ensure proper enrollment or withdrawal from this class. You are responsible for your administrative issues. I am responsible for your education and participation in this class. Course Title: Introduction to Business Law Course Description: This course introduces students to the legal environment of business and the American legal system. Students will examine contracts in depth and agency law. The course will include a study of the governmental regulation of business and the relationship between administrative/legislative (state and federal) law, and business ethics. Text: Business Law 4rd Business Ed Revised (2012): Morgan, Shedd & Corley ISBN: 978-1-61882-007-5 COURSE GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Provides an overview of relevant Business Law principles and practices as applied to contemporary organizations. The focus of this course will be the generally applicable laws affecting people and business organizations in the United States, any United States jurisdictions, and doing business with other countries. Student learning outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to ? Understand the legal system, legal ethics, and the applicability in both State and Federal Courts. ? Discuss the impact of the American Legal System on business, employer, and employee relations (operating principles and activities); including leadership by chief executive officer (CEO), management...
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...Enhancing Competitiveness: The Case of the Indian Life Insurance Industry Shilpa Rastogi* Runa Sarkar*,** Abstract: Insurance industry contributes to the financial sector of an economy and also provides an important social security net in developing countries. The consistent sub-optimal performance of this sector in India from independence through the 1990s has led to different sets of reforms, with each model adopted focusing on distinct competitive strategies. This study identifies the causes and the objectives with which the sector was reformed in 2000 to conclude that only in the last decade, the hybrid model of privatization with regulation adopted by the Government has yielded positive results and the sector has started to look up. The sector in its present form looks promising for the consumers, the insurers and the nation as a whole. Keywords: life insurance, regulation, competitiveness, Governmental reforms Theme: Enhancing Competitiveness Sub-Theme: Strategies for Enhancing Competitiveness of Firms, Industry Sectors and Country Introduction The insurance industry affects money, capital markets and the real sectors in an economy, making insurance facility necessary to ensure the completeness of a market. It is an industry with strategic importance for any country as it contributes to the financial sector (and hence the GDP) as well as confers social benefits on the society. At the micro-level, an insurance policy protects the buyer against financial loss arising from...
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...CASE EXAMINATION CELEBRATIONS AND MEMORIES LTD. (CML) MAY 2008 Copyright © 2008 The Society of Management Accountants of Canada All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the permission of the copyright holder. TABLE OF CONTENTS MAY 2008 Case Examination Page Case Question: Backgrounder .................................................................................. 1 Additional Information .................................................................... 16 General Comments on Performance ...................................................... 24 Steps for Approaching Business Strategy............................................... 32 Assessment and Solution Notes for Markers .......................................... 35 Marker Assessment Guide ...................................................................... 66 Sample Response – Successful Attempt #1 ........................................... 78 Marker’s Comments – Successful Attempt #1 ........................................ 98 Sample Response – Successful Attempt #2 ......................................... 103 Marker’s Comments – Successful Attempt #2 ...................................... 124 Sample Response – Unsuccessful Attempt .......................................... 129 Marker’s Comments – Unsuccessful Attempt ....................................... 144 Supplement of Formulae * .................................................................... 149 *This...
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...WESTERN RAILWAY RAILWAY RECRUITMENT CELL Parcel Depot, Alibhai Premji Road, Grant Road (East), Mumbai-400 007 Employment Notice for filling up of Vacancies in Pay Band-I of Rs.5200- 20200 with Grade Pay of 1800 (erstwhile Group ‘D’ posts) on Western Railway. DETAILED NOTIFICATION Employment Notice No.2/2010 (RRC/WR) Closing Date : 15/02/2011 Dated: 16.12.2010 Time Up to : 17.00 HRS. Applications on plain paper, in the given format, are invited from the citizens of India and from such other persons declared eligible by Ministry of Home affairs, Govt. of India for filling up of 8054 posts in Pay Band-I of Rs.5200-20200 with Grade Pay of 1800 (erstwhile Group ‘D’ posts) in Division(s) and Workshop(s) of Western Railway. The application in prescribed format may be sent by ordinary post to Assistant Personnel Officer (Recruitment), Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway, Parcel Depot, Alibhai Premji Road, Grant Road, Mumbai-400 007 or dropped in the Application Box kept in the office, upto 17.00 hrs. of the closing date i.e. 15/02/2011. For candidates staying in Andaman-Nicobar-Lakshadweep islands the closing date will be 02/03/2011 up to 17.00 hrs. Applications received after closing date and time will not be entertained. The envelope containing the application should be clearly super scribed "Application for vacancies in Pay Band-I of Rs.5200-20200 with Grade Pay of 1800 (erstwhile Group ‘D’ posts) – Western Railway". A candidate should submit only one application form...
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...CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The experience of business failure and financial scandals around the world brought about the need for good governance practices. The United States of American, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, England, Nigeria all witnessed financial failures in the 90s and in the recent periods. This view was supported by Bell et al (2000), that the last 20 years witnessed several bank failures throughout the world. Financial distresses in most of these countries were attributed to a high incidence of non – performing loans, weak management and poor credit policy. In the view of Omankhanlen (2011), the development was said to have reflected the deterioration in the quality of credit facilities, coupled with the ongoing reclassification of bank assets. The banking institution occupies a vital position in the stability of the nation’s economy. It plays essential roles on fund mobilization, credit allocation, payment and settlement system as well as monetary policy implementation. Management is expected to exhibit good governance practices to ensure achievement of it objectives and avoid the consequences of failure leading to loss of confidence. This view was supported by Wilson (2006) that poor corporate governance can lead market to lose confidence in the inability of a bank to properly manage it assets and liability, including deposits which could in turn trigger a bank liquidity crisis. Oluyemi (2005) considered corporate governance...
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...and bupropion, led us to consider the dopamine transporter as a primary candidate gene for ADHD. To avoid effects of population stratification and to avoid the problem of classification of relatives with other psychiatric disorders as affected or unaffected, we used the haplotype-based haplotype relative risk (HHRR) method to test for association between a VNTR polymorphism at the dopamine transporter locus (DAT1) and DSM-IR-diagnosed ADHD (N = 49) and undifferentiated attention-deficit disorder (UADD) (N = 8) in trios composed of father, mother, and affected offspring. HHRR analysis revealed significant association between ADHD/UADD and the 480-bp DAT1 allele (X2 7.51, 1 df, P = .006). When cases of UADD were dropped from the analysis, similar results were found (X2 7.29, 1 df, P = .007). If these findings are replicated, molecular analysis of the dopamine transporter gene may identify mutations that increase susceptibility to ADHD/UADD. Biochemical analysis of such mutations may lead to development of...
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...Leadership Traits Most Valued Across Sectors A Research Paper Patrick Jinks University of Richmond October, 2008 Introduction: Leadership is a topic as broad as education or health care. Books, articles, workshops, lectures, and keynote speeches abound – not only in the area of business, but across sectors that include government, civic, academic, and charitable organizations. Leadership topics are limitless, as evidenced by the vast expanse of information available in bookstores, libraries, blogs, and corporate leadership schools. For the purposes of this paper, the focus is on the highest-profile trends embraced by thought leaders in the leadership arena. Specifically, this work centers on the similarities – and differences – in the way the different major sectors view and define the important competencies of their leaders. Questions prompting this research include the following: 1. What are the most valued concepts delivered in training sessions to leaders of non-profits versus leaders in the military? 2. How do governmental nuances determine the areas in which leaders must excel? 3. Do leaders in different types of business view the concepts of leadership differently, or do the trends relate to the same basic tenets? 4. Is the area of ethics limited to Fortune 500 CEOs or non-profit directors? The following outlines the key principles that appear to be the most valued leadership concepts and the most significant concepts imparted to each sector’s...
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