...OVERVIEW OF THE STATISTICS COMPONENT OF FINANCE (QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES) 203 Note: The ‘statistics’ component of the unit covers Topics 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 only and will not cover all the concepts in these Topics. The following is an overview of what is required in each topic. You are recommended to do the quiz questions as shown and the tutorial questions. Week 1 (Descriptive Statistics) Concepts • Population vs. sample • Parameter vs. statistic and use of correct symbols • Types of data (nominal, ordinal, interval) • Displaying data: Nominal: Bar and pie charts Interval: Stem and leaf displays, histograms, ogives, box and whisker plots • Measures of central location (mean, median, mode) • Measures of dispersion/spread (standard deviation, variance) Do 1.7.3 Quiz Can attempt all 1.7.4 Topic Questions Week 2 (Sampling, Probability, Normal Distribution) Sampling Concepts • Types of sampling plans (simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, cluster sampling Probability Concepts • From a table of joint probabilities answer such questions as: P(A and B) P(A or B) P(A)|B Determine if events A and B are mutually exclusive or not Determine if events A and B are independent or not The Normal Distribution Question gives a population mean and population standard deviation for a normally distributed variable...
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...Managing and Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2TM 2 Managing and Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2TM Written by Andy Murray of Outperform, Lead Author of PRINCE2 this brochure provides an overview of both Managing and Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2TM. The public consultation comprised of: • Reviewing the Issues Log • A series of workshops/focus groups facilitated by the Best Practice User Group (BPUG) • ‘Champion’ interviews of key users • A series of surveys. More than 170 organizations and individuals provided feedback as part of the consultation process. Analysis of the feedback shows a general consensus for change as follows: • Reduce the size of the manual and improve the style of language (more guidance less instruction) • Integrate with other OGC products • Show linkage to other methods and bodies of knowledge • Provide more guidance on tailoring (particularly for smaller projects) • Include (or reference) the soft aspects of Project Management (e.g. people management, change management, ‘fuzzy’ requirements). Why has PRINCE2 been refreshed? PRINCE2 is often cited as the world’s most widely used project management method. Its success is largely due to it being non-proprietary but also due to the ability of organizations to apply it to a variety of industries, environments and project sizes. Since its launch in 1996, the project management industry has not stood still. The emergence of Agile and iterative approaches...
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...Overview and Strategy PepsiCo has the world's largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands, including 22 different brands that each generate more than $1 billion in annual retail sales. As well as our core brands—Pepsi-Cola, Lay's, Quaker Oats, Tropicana and Gatorade—we make hundreds of other nutritious and delicious, convenient and fun foods and drinks that bring joy to our consumers in more than 200 countries worldwide. With annualized revenues of approximately $60 billion, approximately 294,000 of PepsiCo's associates are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth, called "Performance with Purpose." By dedicating ourselves to offering consumers a broad array of choices for healthy, convenient and fun nourishment, reducing our environmental impact, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, PepsiCo balances strong financial returns with giving back to our communities worldwide. In recognition of our continued sustainability efforts, PepsiCo was named for the fourth time to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and for the fifth time to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America) in 2010. For the second year in a row, PepsiCo was the top performer in the Beverage Sector. For PepsiCo, the benefits of global expansion include: maximizing growth potential, gaining global scale and achieving geographic diversity. Emerging markets account for a notable portion of PepsiCo's revenue. With faster...
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...Overview of Correspondence and Presentations, Weeks 3–7 The class will be divided into groups that will work together as management-level employees of a local company with 100 or fewer employees. Each company will decide on a name and a service or product that they will provide. All correspondence will be done from the perspective of employees of the companies you create (with the exception of the individual presentation). The sequence is intended to create a rhythm of practicing by working together in groups and then proving your individual knowledge by producing your own writing. Assignments: 1. Group email (informative). Email to the instructor describing the company. 2. Individual email (invitation). Email to other individuals in the company inviting them to a brainstorming meeting about how to resolve a staffing shortage. 3. Group memo (information report). Memo written to the company’s CEO reporting options generated in the brainstorming meeting. 4. Individual memo (persuasive memo). Memo written to all departments asking them to share information on their best employees for the purpose of reassigning those employees to solve staffing shortages in certain departments. 5. Group business letter (request for information). Letter written to a temp agencies requesting information on temp workers to help solve staffing shortage. 6. Individual business letter (request for information). Letter written to a college requesting information about internship...
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...Overview Founded in 1999, Blue Nile had grown to become the largest online retailer of certified diamonds and fine jewelry, with sales of $203.2 million in 2005 (up from $169.2 million in 2004). According to Internet Retailer Magazine, in 2006 Blue Nile was larger than the next three largest online jewelers combined; the magazine had ranked Blue Nile No. 48 in its Top 400 Guide to Retail Web Sites; in its December 2006 issue, the magazine went a step further and named Blue Nile an Internet Retailer Best of the Web 2007 company (one of five companies cited). In 2006, the market for jewelry in the U.S. was an estimated $55-$60 billion industry. Annual sales of diamond jewelry were in the $30-$35 billion range, with diamond engagement rings accounting for sales of $4-$5 billion. In an industry famous for big markups, frequent closeout sales, and myriad judgments of value that often mystified consumers, the marketing challenge for online jewelers was to convince understandably skittish shoppers to purchase fine jewelry online. It was one thing to shop for a diamond in a reputable jewelry store where one could put on a ring or other jewelry item to see how it looked, perhaps inspect a stone with a magnifying glass or microscope, and have a qualified jeweler describe the features of various stone(s) and cuts, compare the character and merit of various settings, and explain why some items carried higher price tags than others. It was quite another thing to commit to buying...
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...AN OVERVIEW ON BRANDING – IMAGE BUILDING BY BRISHTI PANNA M.F.TECH. MANAGEMENT PREFACE This Minor Project is basically to introduce myself to the basic concept of “Image –Building” in branding. I took this topic for my minor project as I am keenly interested to the field of branding. I was fascinated with the fact that how pure business is so related with human psychology and its application. I have chosen concept of Image Building and I have tried to cover the few areas as follows: a) What is Brand? b) What is Branding? c) How to create an image for a Brand? d) Importance of innovation in terms of sustaining a Brand for a long term. TABLE OF CONTENT INTRODUCTION 5 HISTORY OF BRANDING 6 WHAT IS BRAND 7 WHAT IS BRANDING 7-8 WHY BRANDING IS SO IN 9-12 PRIMAL CODE 13-20 FIVE DICIPLINE 21-27 INNOVATION AND RENOVATION 28-30 REFERENCES 31 INTRODUCTION Talking about branding is like talking about leadership. There are coaches and courses which...
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...History of English Literature Overview Anglo-Saxon Literature (500-1100) The Angles and Saxon conquered what is now called England in the 5th and 6th centuries. Christian missionaries taught the English to write. Northumbria soon produced Caedmon and Bede. Heroic poetry of a Christian kind is the chief legacy of Old English literature, notably Beowulf and the Elegies. A considerable prose literature grew up after King Alfred. Middle English Literature (1100-1500) Literature in England in this period was not just in English and Latin but in French as well and developed in directions set largely in France. Epic and Elegy gave way to romance and Lyric. English writing revived fully in English after 1360 and flowered in the reign of Richard II (1372-99). It gained a literary standard in London English after 1425 and developed modern forms of verse, prose and of Drama. The conquest of England in 1066 by William of Normandy displaced English as medium of literature. The language of new rulers was French. Saxons dealing with the King had to learn French and French was the language of court and the law for three centuries. Four genres of Middle English are: i. 1. Fabliau 2. Lyric 3. Dream Allegory 4. Ballad Geoffrey Chaucer Chaucer is the best story teller and the narrative poet. Chaucer tells his stories in a most effective way. He has the knack of transforming an old tale into a new one in such a manner that its appeal increases manifold and its human...
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...Week 2 Reflection Summary Team A BIS/220 October 23, 2013 Chris Miserendino Week 2 Reflection Summary There are many data management issues that need to be considered when dealing with new data, transferring data, or just storing data for long periods of time. For instance, if a corporation or business needs to store data for long periods of time, they may have to come up with multiple ways of storing the data in the event one device or method fails. Also, all things eventually wear out in time. Therefore, servers, hard drives, databases and any other technological data storing equipment or methods, must be constantly upgraded or maintained to prevent data rot and equipment failures. Networks, communications, collaborations, databases, data sources, and applications are all related in that they are all used interchangeably. They each have their own purposes or applications. The means of accessing and using the desired information is what differentiates one from the other. For example, databases are used to centralize information that may consist of various degrees of information of reduced specifications and details. Databases also make it possible for employees and employers to access many sources of information from one place, rather than having to use different devices, channels, or methods of accessing information from different places. A database also allows access from various devises, such as computers, phones, and tablets. This allows for multiple accessibility...
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...NVIDIA® CUDA™ Architecture Introduction & Overview Version 1.1 April 2009 NVIDIA® CUDA™ Architecture Introduction & Overview Introduction NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology leverages the massively parallel processing power of NVIDIA GPUs. The CUDA architecture is a revolutionary parallel computing architecture that delivers the performance of NVIDIA’s world-renowned graphics processor technology to general purpose GPU Computing. Applications that run on the CUDA architecture can take advantage of an installed base of over one hundred million CUDA-enabled GPUs in desktop and notebook computers, professional workstations, and supercomputer clusters. With the CUDA architecture and tools, developers are achieving dramatic speedups in fields such as medical imaging and natural resource exploration, and creating breakthrough applications in areas such as image recognition and real-time HD video playback and encoding. CUDA enables this unprecedented performance via standard APIs such as the soon to be released OpenCL™ and DirectX® Compute, and high level programming languages such as C/C++, Fortran, Java, Python, and the Microsoft .NET Framework. The CUDA Architecture The CUDA Architecture consists of several components, in the green boxes below: 1. 2. 3. 4. Parallel compute engines inside NVIDIA GPUs OS kernel-level support for hardware initialization, configuration, etc. User-mode driver, which provides a device-level API for developers PTX instruction set architecture (ISA)...
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...Agency Overview Agency Overview The center for nursing (CON) in Illinois is a resource for current and future nursing staff to find information on education options, continuing educations, and improvements in working. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) handles all of the licensures for nursing professionals as well as any complaints and reviews placed against any professionals. The CON provides many services ranging from giving guidance to prospective nursing students on how to obtain funding for their educations to acting as an advisory board for dealing with workplace conditions. The IDFPR performs all necessary responsibilities for overseeing nurse education programs and licensures of nurses throughout the state of Illinois. IDFPR and CON maintain integrity of the nursing profession by regulating all current and new nurses educations. This includes supervising educational institutions teaching future nurses as well as providing continuing education requirements for current nurses. The IDFPR mainly supports current nursing staff throughout the state of Illinois. They issue and maintain all records associated with individuals who have been granted licensure in the state. The CON supports both current and prospective future nurses by providing detailed guidelines for continuing education requirements as well as requirements for first time licensure. There are several different levels of nursing recognized in the state of Illinois...
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...Overview of IKEA An overview of IKEA can be seen by analysing the the SWOT. Strenghts • Strong brand image A well established brand combining a distinct style with reputable affordability. Hence, it has a broad and loyal consumer base, helping it survives in tough economic condition. • Broad geographic reach IKEA stores are established in many countries, shielding it from local market downturn. • Adaptability to market and strong global strategy as proven by success in China and Japan. Weakness • Too focused on Western Europe IKEA sales remain significantly focused in Western Europe, a mature market currently affected by considerable economic problems. • Downside of distinctiveness IKEA’s success in establishing a strong brand image and distinctive offer could reduce its capacity to adapt should consumer trends turn against its unique brand image and design. Opportunity * Emerging markets China, India and Indonesia with growing middle class, increasing purchasing power, young median age and growing economy, can support IKEA’s large-scale stores and help balance to spread out global sales. * Internet retailing Strong brand and established delivery infrastructure place it in a strong position to exploit the expansion of internet retailing, driven by increased access to the internet and trends towards convenience in IKEA’s key markets. Threats • Difficult economic conditions Though IKEA is more strongly positioned than its competitors, its business is still being threatened...
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...Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited Corporate Overview Corporate Profile • • Founded in 1835 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, ANZ is one of the four largest Australian banks and ranked in the top 25 banks globally by market capitalisation Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) with a secondary listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) Key Data – 31 March 2015 ASX / NZX Code ANZ Market Capitalisation A$101.3bn Ordinary shares on issue ~2.76bn Total shareholders ~500,000 Credit Ratings S&P AA- / stable Moody’s Aa2 / stable Fitch AA- / stable Strategy SUPER REGIONAL STRATEGY To become the best connected and most respected bank across the Asia Pacific region Strong Core Markets Profitable Asia Growth Enterprise Approach Strengthen our position in Australia and New Zealand Grow in Asia, focused on corporate and financial institutions supported by our Asia retail branch network Share common technology, processes, products and services that are designed with our customers in mind, and to reduce costs, complexity and risks Manage risk, balance sheet and capital to drive superior return for shareholders. Develop the best connected and most respected people in banking. ANZ presence and regional delivery network • ANZ serves ~10 million retail, commercial and institutional customers and employs over 50,000 staff • We operate in 34 markets ...
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...Running head: PROGRAM OVERVIEW Program Overview – Part 1 Perspectives on Adult Education – EDU 525 Professor: Dr. Cummings Cynthia E. Wilson January 15, 2013 Assignment #1 Program Overview The name of this program is B&C Taylor Life Enrichment Center. This is a Drop-in Center that offers Holistic Supports as well. At this center, they treat the whole person and offer many programs to fulfill their needs. Some of the programs that are offered are G.E.D. classes, job search resources, interviewing techniques, social networking, resume & cover letters writing, linkage & transportation to job fairs, tutoring in math, reading, writing, and on different types of tests, such as GACE, ACT, and the COMPASS, just to name a few. They also have basic computer classes as well as beginning typing. The program also offers referrals to other services that are offered by the county such as transportation and housing assistance. The geographic location for this program is in a community that is predominantly African American and Hispanic with low income or underserved. They try to get the community involved so that it can be at least thirty to fifty percent ran by the community. So far, it is only twenty five percent ran by the community. The community is involved but the numbers are low so now they are allowing people from other communities to participate in the different programs they offer. There are...
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...Going Green Recycling Center Financial Overview Date: FY1 FY2 Ordinary Income Processing Tipping Fee $814,020.00 $826,230.30 Grants 0.00 0.00 Program Service Fees 254,048.00 257,849.00 Sales Revenue 689,384.00 720,669.00 Investment Income 0.00 0.00 Inventory 0.00 0.00 Other Sales 5,665.25 5,835.21 Total Income $1,763,117.25 $1,810,583.51 Cost of Goods Sold 65.94 67.92 Freight 0.00 0.00 Total Income and Goods Sold 65.94 67.92 Gross Profit $1,763,051.31 $1,810,515.58 Expenses Payroll 444,561.47 457,898.31 Contract Labor 27,601.41 28,429.45 Program Service Fees Expense 0.00 0.00 Professional Fees 6,406.00 6,598.18 Supplies 63,222.96 65,119.64 Telecommunications 7,996.49 8,236.38 Postage and Delivery 163.91 168.83 Occupency Expense 118,090.00 120,371.00 Fuel Expense 147,315.12 151,734.46 Repairs and Maintenance 39,972.65 41,171.83 Travel 9,841.08 10,136.28 Interest Expense 50,083.48 49,078.44 Depreciation Expense 150,250.44 147,235.32 Amortization Expnse 15,167.00 15,168.00 Insurance 100,641.11 100,960.34 Inventory Expense 0.00 0.00 Professional Org. Dues 349.72 360.21 Other Expense...
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...Running head: OVERVIEW OF MANAGEMENT Overview of Management Erminia Ponce University of Phoenix Overview of Management Kudler Fine Foods was founded by Kathy Kudler in 1998. Kathy once was a Vice President of Marketing of a defense contractor; Kathy traveled constantly and endured the pressures of corporate life. Kathy ultimately wanted something different, something less stressful and gourmet cooking seemed to relieve the stress for her so Kathy decided to embark on an opportunity on an upscale epicurean food shop in La Jolla. Kathy opened her first store in June, 1998 and within the year the store was profitable. Kathy later opened two more stores by 2003, one in Del Mar and Encinitas and now Kathy is looking at expanding and opening another store. Kathy is the president of Kudler Fine Foods and her primary function is to oversee the three stores. Kathy is responsible for the planning and strategizing, however, each manager or department supervisor has the responsibility for his or her team. Whether at the managerial, individual, or team level, the management process involves planning and strategizing, organizing, leading and controlling and decision making. (Gomez-Mejia-Balkin, 2002). Kathy has an Administrative Assistant who works directly for her and her responsibilities are to provide administrative support to the company president, scheduled appointments, assist in the recruitment process and answer phones. The Administrative Assistant performs...
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