...The Northwood Idea Project Is the Northwood Idea relevant today? By now you all have read and formulated an opinion upon the relevance of the Northwood idea. Some of you may agree totally, while others may completely disagree. At the core of the Northwood Idea is the notion of developing the character of the student and learning how to serve others (Watts, 2014). As students, our character is developed by subscribing to the Judeo-Christian ethic by means of following the golden rule, emphasizing work and thrift, and understanding the importance of business. This country was founded on the idea of a Judeo-Christian ethic because our founding Father’s heritage was influenced greatly upon this ideology. This school of thought permeated every aspect of their lives including business. With that thought process comes the idea of the way we treat each other using the “golden rule” and the Ten Commandments as a guide. These guidelines help to develop the students’ character. The Northwood idea also teaches the students that we have individual responsibility. By using the Ten Commandments and the golden rule we learn to respect each other and their property. Without these ideas as a foundation society as a whole will break down and ultimately fail. Work and thrift allows for human progress. Work is the effort one puts forth to gain a present or future benefit. Thrift is what allows us to preserve the benefits of said work. Both of these create and strengthen ones character...
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...each class. With such a wide range of classes and class times, one would think registering for college classes would be quick and simple. Unfortunately, there are several obstacles that interfere with the registration process. The past two times I have registered for classes, I have encountered such obstacles and have not been able to get every class at the time I wanted. The main reasons were: 1) I am a freshman; 2) I am not an athlete; and 3) By the time I am able to register for classes, many of the classes I planned on taking are either closed or full. Staying on top of the registration process by planning ahead will help reduce some of the stress. First, students should figure out the registration date to sign up for classes at Northwood University. This date is assigned by the Academic Advisors in the Church Building. All students are assigned a specific time and date to register online via my.northwood.edu. Time assignments are given according to seniority with upper classman receiving an earlier registration opportunity. Student athletes and students in Northwood’s honor program also reap the benefit of an early registration. Since freshmen pick their classes last, by the time they are allowed to register, they face the challenge of finding the necessary classes to support their degree major. Registering for classes as soon as possible is very important. Students should make a point to plan ahead, organize, and save a course schedule on Web Advisor. Once the registration...
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...Javonie Ellington Jr. NU Idea Final Paper Northwood Harris Many schools have what they think is the key to success. These keys to success usually are in forms of hymns, mantras, engraved morals and or values. Northwood’s method to success is compiled into a book referred to by students and faculty as the “NU bible.” In this book When we are Free the Northwood idea is found. It’s not just a page, it’s the entirety of the book that encompasses this successful ideology. The Northwood idea incorporates four main principles in which their students follow. To be successful in the business world, one must know of these basic principles: freedom, capitalism, private property and limited government. America is known to grant...
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...this paper the reader will find the elements of the marketing mix as it pertains to Northwood Realty Services in reference to product, place, price, and promotion. In addition, the reader will find how each of the four elements of the marketing mix effects the development of Northwood Realty Services marketing strategy and tactics. The reader will find how Northwood Realty Services implements each element of the marketing mix through marketing and research strategies. Northwood Realty Services Northwood Realty Services is a real estate agency established in 1956, serving customers in Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania with 35 offices and 900 agencies within the local areas of the servicing regions (LinkedIn Corporation, 2011). Northwood Reality Services commitment to their customers is to ensure that buying and selling a home is more rapid, easier and a rewarding experience without the worries of the plugging economy. Despite the economic stance Northwood Reality Services “mission has remained constant unrivaled service, never-ending respect for customers, uncompromising integrity and ethics (Northwood Realty Services 2011, par.2).” Northwood Realty Services focuses on continuance complacency with the aim of sharing the enthusiasm, safety, reassurance and personal pride of owning a home with the new homeowners based on a trusted and confidence in a real estate agency. Northwood realty services strives on the present low interest rates, programs available for first...
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...everyday life and everyday waste, actual rights establish moral concepts that establish the conditions within which we interact. Our rights establish a moral and ethical “code” that we live by. Rights condone rules, for example, say you want to make a square into a circle you are reasonably wrong; though wanting to murder someone that is ethically wrong and in violation of our rights. We need to understand the way our right are formed and how we need to follow them correctly. II enjoyed these videos because they tie into the Northwood idea. Property rights establish a way to preserve waste; much like we as individuals try to find way to preserve ourselves as individuals to be the best person we can be, and not a recycled copy. We also invest our time to learn our right, much like Northwood teaches the importance of being organized and prepared. We need to be able to establish ourselves and function with our goals to succeed in life, and that is what Northwood teaches and what these right teach us as...
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...Job Shadowing the Career of an Accountant Emily A. Youngblood Northwood Inc. Abstract This paper was written in accordance of a job shadow I recently conducted at Northwood Inc., of an accountant manager named Denise Nass. Questions that are asked include why I am interested in this career, my previous knowledge, what I learned, the positive and negatives of this career, and my strengths and weaknesses. I’m interested in this career because of the creativity, “number-crunching”, and the environment. From previous accounting classes I know that accountants produce financial statements, budgets, and control inventories. I went to Northwood for a day and observed the actions of Denise and the other accountants in the department. I found that accountant involves many management aspects such as strategic planning and problem solving. I realized that accountant managers receive great pay, benefits, and work in a focused environment. On the other hand, it was very obvious that accounting can be quite boring and difficult to deal with individuals who are very different from yourself. My strengths include being very organized, have patience, can deal with different personalities, and have great problem solving skills. The only weakness I can see associated with this career is how easily I get stressed out. JOB SHADOWING THE CAREER OF AN ACCOUNTANT Since I was in high school, I always knew that when I was older I wanted to become an accountant. I was never really sure what type...
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...For developing the 2012 ice cream budget we already discuss the assumption for budget 2012.For ice cream factory 2012 budget as follows. Now we look back to the budget from 2009-2011. In year 2009-11 the selling of ice-cream is same according to sales variable cost also remains same. Any organization some macro and micro factors are affected in selling their product. Now, in this section i discuss about the some factor which affect the sales and variable cost. For ice-cream factory the weather is main key factor in summer no sunny weather it’s directly affect to the selling due to cold weather people can’t buy ice-cream. In year 2009-10 weather is not so good its means selling remains same. In year 2011 sunny weather so i sales more ice-cream. Below fig shows the 2012 budget it’s done by consideration of the good weather not more compitiors,excellent staff, Price up, more market demand, location this all factors in favour of me so its increase my selling and the profit. 2012 | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | Total | Sales | 150 | 150 | 150 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 3900 | Variable Cost | 50 | 50 | 50 | 230 | 230 | 230 | 230 | 230 | 230 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 1680 | Fixed Cost | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 360 | Profit | 70 | 70 | 70 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 1860 | Below chart shows the budget from 2009-12 its shows the selling, variable cost,...
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...Understanding a work of Art – Glossary of Art Movements – «Beauty will save the world» (Nobel Price Speech – Soljenitsyne), Letters to A Young Poet (Rainer Maria Rilke) The Expressionists , Wolf Dieter Dube, Thames & Hudson (London, 1972). Great Paintings that Changed the World (Prestel) Course description: This course is meant to lead the students to a personal appreciation of Art. It offers a survey of visual media (painting, sculpture, architecture)), past and present, with particular emphasis on Impressionism, Post impressionism and Expressionism and on the philosophical rift between classical (academic) art and modern art. Technique as well as theory is discussed Goals and Objectives: By the end of this course, Northwood wants students to: 1. Understand the different concepts of art and to be able to come to a more personal definition of art. 2. Understand the characteristics of the main Art movements 3. Understand how the change of worldview at the beginning of the 20th century has affected the arts. 4. Understand the basic techniques of painting as well as the material aspects of a work of art. 5. come to...
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...LAW 3000: Business Law I 3 credit hours Spring 2012 Montreux, Switzerland Instructor: Instructor: Dr. Leonila Guglya Office location: Hotel Miramonte 202 Email: leonila.guglya@him.ch Office hours: By appointment Texts/Course materials: MARIANNE M. JENNINGS, BUSINESS: ITS LEGAL, ETHICAL, AND GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT, 9th, International Edition, South-Western, 2012. Other necessary materials (including, where applicable, law review articles, case law, international instruments and excerpts from the relevant national and regional legislation) will be prepared by the instructor and distributed via Moodle, via email or in hard copies. Please check Moodle and your email regularly for the relevant updates. Course description: The Course is aimed at introducing the students to the basic principles of law applicable to the business world emphasizing ethics, the judicial system, contracts, sales, property, agency and business organizations. Goals and Objectives: The goal of the course is to provide the basic knowledge and understanding of legal theories and practical applications of rules/laws as they pertain to the decision-making aspects of administration and professional conduct in business. As a result, upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Understand the value of legal counsel; 2. Understand the origins of various legal systems; 3. Differentiate among criminal and tort liabilities for businesses; ...
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... In Northeastern Minnesota lies some of the last wilderness areas that are untouched by man, but also one of the most beautiful. This area is the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness containing the great Northwood forests of the Superior National forest, glacial lakes, and streams. According to the US forestry service The Boundary Waters region is also the most visited wilderness area in America containing 20% of all fresh water in the US forestry system with the region occupying roughly 1 million acres. However, this beauty is threatened by the proposal of sulfide mining by many companies, the most notable is Polymet, which has the most leverage and progression towards in enacting mining operations near the Boundary Waters area. This issue is very important, affecting the state of Minnesota and posing a risk to the human and environmental health. What is concerning is that by-product of Sulfide mining which is...
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...Comprehensive Course Outcome: the function/operation of HR, the effectiveness of HR and the importance of HR in the workplace Heather Jordan Northwood University Comprehensive Course Outcome: the function/operation of HR, the effectiveness of HR and the importance of HR in the workplace Upon taking the Human Resource Management course at Northwood University, I knew very little about the function of HR and the importance of it in the workplace. Throughout this course, I gained more insight and learned about the function of Human Resources management, how it operates, how it contributes to organizational effectiveness and why human resources management is so vitally important to those responsible for motivating and supporting employees. Having knowledge of what human resources management is and its function, it can definitely assist in a current role or any future opportunities. I think everyone should want to receive knowledge and information about anything deal with human resources management. HR is a part of our everyday life, especially on the job, so having this learning experience is essential and necessary. To begin, human resources management is the process of managing human talent to achieve an organization’s objective while involving a wide variety of activities, including analyzing a company’s competitive environment and designing jobs so a firm’s strategy can be successfully implemented to beat the competition. Nevertheless, this requires identifying, recruiting...
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...Outline I. INTRODUCTION A. Graham Greene’s The Destructors and D. H. Lawrence The Rocking-Horse Winner B. Even though Green’s The Destructors and Lawrence’s The Rocking-Horse Winner address the same issue, Greene’s story treats the issue of a torrid life differently. II. MAIN BODY A. Setting 1. Graham Greene’s "The Destructors" a. London during post war era b. Area is left with a sense of constant gloominess 2. D. H. Lawrence "The Rocking-Horse Winner" a. London during post war era b. Home seems to be covered with a dark cloud B. Theme 1. Trevor’s family a. Family lives beyond their means. The father was demoted and the mother feels she is better than the neighbors. b. Trevor doesn't want anyone to have more than he does. 2. Paul’s Mother a. Family living well beyond their means. Pleasant house, servants and a nice garden. b. Paul's mother wants money and nothing more. It becomes so intense that all the children can hear is the house whispering. III. CONCLUSION A. Parents sometimes unknowingly place undue burdens on their children. B. Circumstances may be similar however the manner in which they are dealt with can vary greatly. Torrid Lives It’s difficult to know how a child will handle their family’s issues. Graham Greene’s “The Destructor’’ and D. H. Lawrence’s “The Rocking-Horse Winner” both take the reader briefly into the lives of two children dealing with their family issues. Greene tells of a child...
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...Tube map Chesham 9 1 Chalfont & Latimer 8 Ruislip Watford Croxley 7 Pinner 2 Special fares apply Watford Junction Watford High Street Bushey 3 8 7 6 Edgware Stanmore 4 5 4 Brent Cross Golders Green 5 6 7 8 Epping Theydon Bois 9 Check before you travel Waterloo & City line open 0621-2148 Mondays to Fridays and 0802-1837 Saturdays. Closed Sundays and Public Holidays. During the London 2012 Games the line will operate 0621-0100 Mondays to Fridays and 0802-0100 Saturdays and Sundays. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Camden Road Step-free from July 2012 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Camden Town Sunday 1300 -1730 open for interchange and exit only ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Canary Wharf Step-free interchange between Underground, Canary Wharf DLR and Heron Quays DLR stations at street level ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cannon Street Open until 2100 Mondays to Fridays and 0730-1930 Saturdays. Closed Sundays. During the London 2012 Games the station will be operating the same opening and closing times as other LU stations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cutty Sark for Station is due to be closed at certain Maritime times and dates...
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...42. Feedback regarding previous actions may affect a. future predictions. b. implementation of the decision. c. the decision model. d. all of the above. Answer: d Difficulty: 2 Objective: 1 43. Place the following steps from the five-step decision process in order: A = Make predictions about future costs B = Evaluate performance to provide feedback C = Implement the decision D = Choose an alternative a. D C A B b. C D A B c. A D C B d. D C B A Answer: c Difficulty: 2 Objective: 1 44. The formal process of choosing between alternatives is known as a. a relevant model. b. a decision model. c. an alternative model. d. a prediction model. Answer: b Difficulty: 1 Objective: 1 45. Ruggles Circuit Company manufactures circuit boards for other firms. Management is attempting to search for ways to reduce manufacturing labor costs and has received a proposal from a consulting company to rearrange the production floor next year. Using the information below regarding current operations and the new proposal, which of the following decisions should management accept? Currently Proposed Required machine operators 5 4.5 Materials-handling workers 1.25 1.25 Employee average pay $8 per hour $9 per hour Hours worked per employee 2,100...
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...The Strategy of ZARA Prepared by Frank Li 090107 Jilin University---Lambton College May 13, 2013 Prepared for Program Committee Northwood University/ Jilin University---Lambton College Letter of Transmittal Room 612, Qianjin Street, Changchun City, Jilin Province, 130000, P. R. China. May 13, 2013 Program Committee Northwood University/JULC 4000 Whiting Drive Midland, MI, U.S.A. 48640-2398 Dear Program Committee: Here is my report, “The Strategy of ZARA”, which you asked for on July 12, 2013. As we all know, the global apparel market is a consumer-driven industry. Also, globalization and new technologies have allowed consumers to have more access to fashion. As a result, consumers are changing, competition is fierce, and companies are evolving to meet these demands. Zara, a Spanish-based chain owned by Inditex, is a retailer who has taken a new approach in the industry.With their unique strategy, Zara has the competitive advantage to be sustainable. In order to maintain that advantage and growth they must confront certain challenges that face traditional retailers in the apparel industry. I will talk about the industry leader of fashion follower, ZARA and discuss the success the famous brand. Sincerely, Frank Li Executive Summary As we all know, as a fast fashion, Zara is always growing. It has the potential for sustainable growth due to its competitive advantage and its ability to face the challenges...
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