...Current Business Research Project The ability for a supervisor to communicate is one any organization expects. Although communication normally comes naturally to someone, being able to communicate and transfer skills to an associate is something that may need to be learned. There have been numerous studies conducted to determine the effectiveness of formal training and development. Once the skill is learned, how the skill is used in on the job training is very important. The research conducted in this article is trying to determine whether or not the physical environment of an organization has an impact on supervisory communication skills transfer. Some of the factors being looked at are actual physical properties within a work environment. Examples of this would be how a cubicle or workspace is set up. Organizations need to determine if the physical environment is affecting a supervisors ability to transfer their skills. They also want to determine if the physical environment has an effect on the employees ability to transfer the skills they learned to on the job work. For this research project, interviews were conducted with the supervisors that were selected for the project. They used the Heuristic Elicitation Methodology for the interview process. They also conducted surveys of the supervisors. The results of the research showed supervisors would like to have a private office with a door to be able to enhance face-to-face interactions with employees. The supervisors...
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...suggests that the recitation of information by teacher to students is long behind us. Janusik and Wolvin also suggest that working in learning teams produce a higher rate of achievement and also motivate students even more. Janusik and Wolvin used college-level student particaipation as a form of data collection. Eighty-nine undergraduate students were surveyed and their perceptions of working within learning teams were anyalized with an instrument utilized in the Likert system Each student also was allowed to add comments and were also able to answer the general ranked questions. Half of the participating students were put together as a research team working on a specific project. The other half of the participating students worked one on one with the instructor and completed his or her own research project. At the end of the project, each student was polled with the...
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...Current Business Research Project Paper RES/341 March 21, 2012 Current Business Research Project Paper According to "Research Methodology" (2012), “business research can be defined as Business research is a systematic and organized effort to investigate a specific problem encountered in the work setting that needs a solution” (para.1). Laura M. Miller wrote “Physical Abuse in a College Setting” in this peer review Ms. Miller identified the purpose of the research. In this paper I will explain the problem that’s under investigation. There were several methods used in the research paper that I will describe. Last but not least I will conclude what the result of the research was. This article identifies the purpose of the research; after numerous reports of abuse between college students in relationships. According to research those students involved in an abusive relationship is more likely to stay with their abuser long term. The purpose of this paper is to inform readers how common it is for college students to find themselves in abusive relationship and never report their abuser. It has been determined that most victims have been in abusive relationships in the past. The business problem under investigation in this article is the victim giving accurate identification for their abuser. The main reason this happens is lack of knowledge and denial that abuse is incurring in their relationship. Stets and Pirog-Good (1989) reported that only approximately 40% of the men...
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...The business research and purpose of the article “Using Technology in the Social Studies Classroom: The Journey of Two Teachers” is how technology in these times have changed and should be more encouraged in the teaching methods. Two teachers have been used as a case study to determine if technology used in the classroom is more efficient and effective. The purpose of using technology in the classroom is a way to introduce new and innovative techniques through technology integration strategies. In this case study, investigations must be carried out in order to determine if in fact incorporating technology in the classroom will be beneficial for both parties involved; students and teachers. There are many teaching techniques that can be used but in the environment we live in today technology is the leading learning source we have. Because technology was the main focus and using different technology strategies, investigations were carried out between shifting from teacher-centered approaches to student-centered approaches. This consists of students becoming more active in the classroom and also willing to spend more time outside of the classroom. The approach in collecting data to carry out these investigations was from two different teachers. Three steps were used; pre-service teacher experience during the methods block, student teaching experience, and in-service teacher stage, post graduation. Using second hand data from both teachers helped with many questions and concerns...
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...“Business ethics in Central and Eastern Europe with Special Focus on the Czech Republic” by Marie Bohata, is a brief summary that is characterizing the business ethics in Eastern Europe with a main concentration on Czech Republic. The author is revealing the major problems and cultural challenges that come with the new reforms in the Czech Republic society and economy as well. The data collection methods that the author is using to collect her information are the local surveys, history documentation that show public opinion on morals, and ethics. The authors start her report by introducing a short summary of Eastern Europe particular countries history, were she introduces the reader to the history of those countries before communism, and after. Furthermore, Bohata is presenting to the reader the life and economical growth of Czech Republic before, during and after communism were moral and ethics were to different things and meaning. The main concentration of the article is on a brief summary to the Czech Republic history of business moral and ethics development. She introduce to the reader not only information of business ethics development in Czech Republic but also the first steps that been taken to bring the past soviet countries closer to business world itself. Based on her research Bohata was confident that the people and companies recognize the need of strong education, strong ethics in business activities, and first in government system that was to low in ethical behavior...
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...LYCAR – Research project Hotel Van der Valk | Den Haag – Nootdorp Plan of Approach Prepared by: Floris-Jan König 682028 Prepared for: B. van der Valk H. Kaan T. Tijdeman Version: 1.0 Date: 8 November 2012 Place: The Hague Table of Contents Introduction 3 Purpose of project 3 Research question 4 Sub questions 4 Purpose of plan of approach 4 The plan of approach defines the following: 4 Project purpose 4 Business and project goals and objectives 4 Scope and expectations Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd. Roles and responsibilities 4 Assumptions 4 Ground rules for the project 4 Project timeline 4 Background information 4 Currently the 4 Project approach 4 Goals and Objectives 5 Business Goals and Objectives 5 Project Goals and Objectives 5 Scope 5 Scope definition Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd. Assumptions 5 Project Assumptions 5 Deliverables 6 Project Management Approach 6 Project Timeline 6 Project Roles and Responsibilities 6 Communication Plan 6 Attachments/Appendices 8 Appendix 1 – The LYCAR Criteria for research 10 1. Introduction As part my final phase at Hotelschool The Hague I have to fulfil the requirements of the Lycar course. The whole Lycare course consists of 3 final products which will, in the end, lead to graduation at Hotelschool to Hague for a bachelor degree in Business administration in Hotel Management. As described in figure 1 I have to conduct...
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...AN ANALYSIS OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF AN ORGANISATION OVER THE PREIOD OF THREE YEARS THE CASE STUDY OF ACCESS BANK PLC BEING A PROJECT SUBMITTED TO OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE AWARD OF B.SC (HONS) IN APPLIED ACCOUNTING BY xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ACCA REG. NO: xxxxxxx E-mail: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx MAY, 2011 PAGES: 29 WORD COUNT: 6345 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Reason for choosing the topic 1.3 Aims and Objectives of the report 1.4 Research questions 1.5 Research Approach PART 2 Information gathering 2.1 Sources used for information gathering 2.2 Description of methods used: 2.3 Limitations of information gathered 2.4 Ethical...
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...Part 1 1. Introduction I chose topic 8 because analysis and interpretation of business and financial performance has interested me and I want to learn more about and it is the topic I feel most comfortable with having completed my ACCA studies. Writing reports and analysing business performance was covered in papers F7 and P3 and through this report I will have the opportunity to enforce practically the knowledge acquired. Moreover undertaking this research project will improve my performance at work and enhance my professional and communication skills. I work in accountancy practice and this project will be invaluable experience. I decide to write a research project on Marks & Spencer plc. and the reason being is that I had carried out an investigation on this company before and I have preliminary knowledge on its activities and the sector in which operates. Marks & Spencer is well known and reputable retailer which I personally favour as a customer. Marks and Spencer Group plc. is an international multi-channel retailer with headquarters in London, in the City of Westminster .It carries out the retailing of apparel, home products and food items. It was started as a Penny Bazar 1884 in Leeds selling only British made goods (Enc. Britannica,2004) As of 30 March 2013 the Company’s product were sold through 766 UK stores and 418 stores internationally (www.marksandspencer.com, 2013) 1.1.2 The reason for choosing the John Lewis Plc. as the comparator company John...
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...Student Number: s3357644 Program: Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) Top three relevant achievements, skills or experiences: 1. Achieved a high distinction in Marketing Principles, Market Research and Marketing Communications January 2011, June 2013 and September 2013. 2. 1 of the 3 recipients of the RMIT Academic Excellence Full Scholarship in September 2012 3. Excellent communication skills, obtained from holding the position of Business. Development Executive at the youth organization AIESEC Hanoi. Current GPA: 3.70 Current Semester: 06 Student Name: Nguyen Dang Huy Student Number: s3393111 Program: Bachelor of Business (Marketing) Top three relevant achievements, skills or experiences: 1. Achieved a high distinction in Buyer Behaviors and a distinction in Marketing Principles. 2. Possess a wide range of soft skills through leadership roles as a Media Officer for the RMIT Student Council, Lead Designer at RMIT Marketing Club and Marketing Manager at RMIT Student Engagement Support Group. 3. A professional visual communicator with the ability to produce multimedia materials that helps build powerful and convincing presentations. Current GPA: 3.25 Current Semester: 04 2 NIELSEN CASE COMPETITION 2013 HANOI EDITION Student Name: Ngo Viet Huong Student Number: s3393213 Program: Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) Top three relevant achievements, skills or experiences: 1. Achieved a high distinction in Marketing Principles (December 2012). 2. Excellent numerical analytical skills...
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...A Project Study Report On Training undertaken at KEC INTERNATIONAL LTD. Titled “Improvement of Working Capital Management by Bringing Efficiency in Billing Process” Submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration In Lieu of Paper 306 Under The Supervision Of Submitted by:- Mr. P.C.Janghir Sugandha Sethia BBA III Yr 2011-2012 BIYANI GROUP OF COLLEGE, JAIPUR UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN CERTIFICATE BY PROJECT GUIDE This is to certify that Ms.Sugandha Sethia student of BBA part III of Biyani Girls College,Jaipur has prepared this project entitled “Improvement of Working Capital Management by Bringing Efficiency in Billing Process” under my supervision. She has prepared report on the basis basis of training...
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...cons of this project. In our always changing market, industry and competition if the company wants to be successful, they have to keep up with the changes. If they want to be the leader in the market, they cannot sit around and wait for better times to come. The general manager needs to decide if he is looking to increase profit margins for right now and possibly for the next couple of years, or is he looking for the future of the company in the long run. Is the company able to take this initiative? 2. The other side of this issue is that the company at the moment is not in the best financial position. The general manager knows that his business position is strongly relying on the financial success of the next coming year. The lack of the monetary power is a key factor in making important business decisions. Should they be passive in this project? B. Micro: 1. The general manager needs to have a profitable year. Two years in a row without the desired profit numbers, will not look good for his business advancement and his career. According to the director of marketing they need new machinery for their current production line, and by doing that they will have a very direct and immediate payback. Meanwhile the project has a two year development before they start production, and also the first two years of production only break even. 2. The R&D director has said that he left his former company because they lacked creativity and innovation in research and development...
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...Journal of Case Research in Business and Economics Application of Six-Sigma in finance: a case study A. Ansari Seattle University Diane Lockwood Seattle University Emil Thies Zayed University Batoul Modarress Zayed University Jessie Nino Seattle University ABSTRACT In recent years, companies have begun using Six Sigma Methodology to reduce errors, excessive cycle times, inefficient processes, and cost overruns related to financial reporting systems. This paper presents a case study to illustrate the application of Six Sigma Methodology within a finance department. Specifically, the case relates to the Continuing Account Reconciliation Enhancement project undertaken by the finance department of a major U.S. defense contractor. The goal of the project was to streamline and standardize the establishment and maintenance of costing and planning for all business activities within the current financial management process. The Six Sigma implementation resulted in a significant reduction in the average cycle time and cost, per unit of activity, needed to produce the required financial reports. Key Words: Six Sigma, Process Management, Quality Management, Finance Application of Six-Sigma, Page 1 Journal of Case Research in Business and Economics INTRODUCTION In 1987, Motorola developed and organized the Six Sigma process improvement Methodology to achieve “world-class” performance, quality, and total customer satisfaction. Since that time, at least 25% of the Fortune 200, including...
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...Section 1 Riordan HR Integration Project University of Phoenix FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT BSA/375 JOHN DUNN July 24, 2011 Riordan HR Integration Project Riordan Manufacturing has submitted a service (SR-rm-004) request for the analysis of the current HR system with the goal of the integration of the currently existing variety of tools into a single integrated application for corporate wide use. The Systems development life cycle process, also known as SDLC will be used to design a new HR system for Riordan Manufacturing. This report will focus primarily on the analysis, design, and implementation phases of SDLC. The HR Integration Product Manager has solicited and received approval for the project from Hugh McCauley, COO (Riordan Manufacturing, 2008). Section 1 of this report will detail the scope and feasibility of this project. Additionally, Section 1 will describe the information-gathering techniques and design methods for Riordan Manufacturing service request SR-rm-004. Analysis of the HR system will be discussed, followed by identifying key factors, which will help ensure that the information required for the project is gathered successfully, and give an explanation of the scope and feasibility of the project. Section 2 will describe the application architecture and process design. In Addition, section 2 will illustrate how the tools of systems analyses are used to describe the information system’s architecture in terms of data, processes, interfaces...
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...Current Business Research Project Paper Student Name RES 341 Instructor August 15, 2011 Current Business Research Project Paper Computers are used in many facets of life; organizations, personal use, school, etc. The idea that introducing students to computers in an educational atmosphere is for many reasons; including improved education, increased learning, better communication, and development of the skills needed in the world today. This business research was conducted to determine how effect incorporating computers into education was. The business research and its purpose Computer introduction into the classroom is the main focus of the business research in this article. Computers in the classroom where shown to have opened up numerous avenues to students, including online access to information databases, discussion forums, and student/teacher conferences; but unfortunately, there was not a lot of research to back up whether or not the computers where being used effectively. There is conclusive evidence that there has been a growth in the purchase and use of computers and the use and upgrading of the internet connections that the schools are using. The business problems under investigation The business problems under investigation are whether or not the computer and internet usage in the classrooms are being effective with the students in mind. However the main issue seems to be the lack of instruments to properly measure the effectiveness of the access on students...
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...Pakistan Construction & Materials: Lucky Cement 19 December 2014 Target Price: PKR 596 Current Price: PKR 477 Stock Data Price (PKR/Share) Reuters LUKC.KA Bloomberg LUCK PA 477 Website www.lucky-cement.com 513.8 /278.4 2% 154 1,534 269 2.8 Lucky Cement Limited Company Report Growing on all fronts! We initiate coverage on Lucky Cement Limited (LUCK) with a target price of PKR596/sh, offering an upside of 25%. Our conviction for the scrip stems from i) growing cement demand in the country (5 year CAGR of 4%), ii) expanding footprint beyond national borders (Congo and Iraq), iii) increasing margins backed by cost efficiencies, iv) accumulating cash reserves, v) diversification into low risk power business and vi) growing profitability of subsidiary ICI. Factoring in the mentioned factors, our 3yr earnings (consolidated) CAGR for the company settles at 15%. Additionally, mounting cash reserves will result in continued funding of investments through internal cash generation, making a strong case for multiple expansion via continued scrip re-rating. Given a strong track record and management efficacy, LUCK stands out as a preferred long term play –BUY! Expanding beyond borders: Given limited space in the local industry, LUCK has opted to expand aboard specifically in Africa to benefit from higher demand and margins in the region. This is expected to add significantly to the bottomline of company given ~80%-100% higher margins compared to Pakistan. As per the management, Congo...
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