...• • Chewing gum Not knowing enough about the organization Arriving late Misrepresenting yourself or stretching the truth Making negative remarks about a previous manager or co-worker Rambling on and on…what was the question again? Making inappropriate remarks Types of interviews The screening interview • • • • • Usually occurs with someone from Human Resources Can be over the phone or in person HR will try to verify the information on the résumé and find out if you meet the minimum requirements for the position Take this interview as seriously as an in-person interview If you pass this phase, you will be asked to meet with a Hiring Manager (or panel) for a selection (face-to-face) interview At TELUS, we use the behavioural method of interviewing. The premise of behavioural interviews is that past behaviour is the best predictor of future behaviour. The selection interview (behavioural interview) • • • The interviewer will mention a specific situation and ask you to explain how you dealt with it; Questions often...
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...TOPIC: Evaluation Research Content Page Introduction : 1 The social and political context evaluation research: the utilisation of evaluation results : 2 Negotiating the evaluation : 3 Process of evaluation research : 3 Conceptualisation and Diagnosis : 3 Appraisals, Needs, and Impact Assessments : 4 Formative evaluation : 4 Programme monitoring and process evaluation : 5 Effectiveness and efficiency Assessment : 5 Evaluation design : 6 Purposes of evaluation research : 6 How will evaluation research be used : 6 Guidelines for maximising the utilisation of evaluation research results : 7 Conclusion : 8 Bibliography : 9 Introduction Evaluation research, sometimes called programme or project evaluation refers to a type of research rather than a specific research method (Babbie, 2001). It concerns itself with determining whether a social intervention, policy, or programme has produced or not produced the intended result (Cloete, 2006). Rossi, Freeman, and Lipsey (2004) define programme evaluation as the use of social research procedures to systematically investigate the effectiveness of social intervention programmes. Patton (1986) has defined programme evaluation as the systematic collection of information about the activities, characteristics, and outcomes of programmes for the use by specific people to reduce uncertainities, improve...
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...or through his agents. There are different methods of collecting primary data. Each method has its relative merits and demerits. The investigator has to choose a particular method to collect the information. The choice to a large extent depends on the preliminaries to data collection some of the commonly used methods are discussed below. 1. Direct Personal observation: This is a very general method of collecting primary data. Here the investigator directly contacts the informants, solicits their cooperation and enumerates the data. The information are collected by direct personal interviews. The novelty of this method is its simplicity. It is neither difficult for the enumerator nor the informants. Because both are present at the spot of data collection. This method provides most accurate information as the investigator collects them personally. But as the investigator alone is involved in the process, his personal bias may influence the accuracy of the data. So it is necessary that the investigator should be honest, unbiased and experienced. In such cases the data collected may be fairly accurate. However, the method is quite costly and time-consuming. So the method should be used when the scope of enquiry is small. 2. Indirect Oral Interviews : This is an indirect method of collecting primary data. Here information are not collected directly from the source but by interviewing persons closely related with the problem. This method is applied to apprehend culprits in case...
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...MGNT910 2016: Assessment 3 – Take home exam paper further details The organisation choices and some general instructions 1. The two case organisations you can choose from to undertake a detailed strategic analysis and develop a comprehensive report are: (a) TBA or (b) TBA PICK ONE OF THESE AND COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT TASK AS INDICATED IN THE SUBJECT OUTLINE and commensurate with any other details supplied by the Lecturer. 2. A THOROUGH STRATEGIC ANALYSIS is expected and this includes coverage of any of the relevant concepts and themes in the lecture material from week 1 through to and including week 10. Each student needs to demonstrate their understanding of and their ability to relate theories contained within the lecture materials to the case study organisation being investigated. It is also expected that each student provides a financial analysis (which includes ratios of ROIC, ROA, Current Ratio) in accordance with the case study analysis guidelines – this means you will have to look through the financial statements of the Annual report for the firm and draw on the appropriate information contained therein. Having identified/calculated relevant financial data and any trends, you need to then also interpret that data and provide an indication of what you consider those results may mean for the company in the immediate and longer term. In sum, you are expected to undertake self-guided research on your selected case organisation (from the two mentioned above), perform the...
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...Case Study Project This is a group project worth 10% of your overall grade. You should have chosen a group in class. If you do not have a group, please contact me (joseph.johnson@ucf.edu) in order to be assigned to a group. Everyone should first individually read the text of the case study (accessible on Webcourses). Then, each group has two responsibilities: (1) Create a memo with responses to questions 1-5 on page 2 of the case study text. (2) Create a PowerPoint presentation in response to one of the five questions, according to your group number (see the bottom of this handout for your group’s assigned question). Additional Guidelines 1. The memo should be 1-2 pages long. 2. The presentation can be a maximum of 10 slides long. 3. You must reference the appropriate FASB standard under the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) when supporting your responses. See login information below for access to the ASC. 4. Email the presentation and memo to the instructor (joseph.johnson@ucf.edu) and teaching assistant (wmahamad@knights.ucf.edu) in the same email no later than Wednesday, December 2nd at 11pm. 5. Save your group’s memo and presentation using the following naming convention. If you are in section 4 of ACG3141 and in Group 5, you should save your presentation and memo (two separate files) as, “Section4_Group5”. 6. Each group will present their PowerPoint slides on the last day of class this semester. For Section 1 (large class...
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...The Forgotten Group Member Case Study Analysis Professor Ward Leadership and Organizational Behavior Frank J. Marketti Group Development It is very important to know and understand the stages of Group Development before assembling any team. There are 5 stages of Group Development and they include Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing and Adjourning. Forming is the initial stage of getting to know one another in the group and this is the time where you as a member start to ask Questions. One of the questions could be “What can this group offer me”? In other words, this stage is almost like the interviewing stage of this process. Storming is where the group is moving into the area that tension and pressures can arise due to figuring out what the goals should be for the team. A major part of this stage is where “clicks can form and pressures can be attained from premature performance”. Norming is where the team finally starts to build the comfortable relationship and definitely start to work together. Harmony starts to develop and the Initial Intergration starts to shape up very well. Performing is the total integration for the group and where the team is totally mature. Furthermore, the group is totally comfortable with each other and “the members are motivated by team goals and adapt well to change”. Lastly, the final stage of Group Development is Adjourning. The final stage is the best for temporary groups that can come together quickly, work well together...
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...Research is a systematic reasoning process that: Select one: a. Confirms existing knowledge and builds new knowledge b. Uses a number of alternative solutions on a trial and error basis c. Is based on tradition and passed to us from previous generations d. Relies on experts to provide us with information Which of the following reasoning processes would be used in research? Select one: a. Primary and secondary patterns of thinking b. Deductive and inductive thought patterns c. Hunches and gut feelings about a situation d. Personal and first hand experiences Nursing research uses the research process to search for, develop, refine and expand a body of knowledge that: Select one: a. Increases the image and autonomy of nurses b. Defines nursing responsibility in the health care system c. Shapes and enhances the practice of nursing d. Decreases the nurses ability to practice in clinical settings Which of the following is a primary source of knowledge? Select one: a. Opinion piece b. Literature review c. Newspaper article d. Research article Which of the following general characteristics defines qualitative research? Select one: a. Small sample sizes and rich descriptive data b. Holistic understanding of people c. Making meaning from life experiences d. All of the above Which of the following have been established to ensure individual researchers adhere to ethical standards? Select one: a. Study procedure protocols b. Ethical journal editing...
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...A job description identifies characteristics of the job to be performed in terms of the tasks, duties, and responsibilities to be fulfilled (Youssef, 2012) Companies use a job description to find new employees, review current employees and compensate them as well. Job descriptions are formed from the information gathered in a job analysis. A job analysis is a procedure used to identify the content of a job in terms of activities involved and attributes or job requirements needed to perform the activities. A typical job description has three main parts: identification, general summary, and a detailed list. The identification section of a job description includes the job title and department, the job location, job number and grade, as well as the employee’s exempt or nonexempt status. The second part or the general summary section provides a clear and concise statement that summarizes the particular job and differentiates it from others. Lastly, a detailed list should be included of all important functions, tasks, duties, assignments, commitments and responsibilities associated with the job. Tasks, tools and technology, knowledge, skills and abilities, and educational requirements are the main requirements listed in a job description. The tasks would be the required work for that particular job position. Tools and technology is what you would need to assist you in completing the required tasks. You might need to be familiar with certain equipment or even software such as the...
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...[Overview of R&D Evaluation Methods] 4/27/2015 Strategic Cost Management 1 Background- Strategic Management in R&D • Traditionally R&D Division in any company as been a part of Company’s overhead. • The investment in R&D has been strategically planned to be an “X”% of the sales or the profits achieved by the company. • The financial Matrix for an R&D organization has been poorly defined. • With recent stress on innovation, R&D is back in focus. • A lot of cost cutting measures and Product differentiation methods are now being tracked through R&D divisions through out USA. 4/27/2015 2 Benefits of R&D evaluation programs • Generate additional important information for continuous product improvement. • Document knowledge base and prevent silo operation. • Document research model to prevent repetition of previous unsuccessful models. • Develop systematic cost effective model . • The focus of R&D evaluation program would be on non-financial strategic allignment. 4/27/2015 3 R&D Evaluation programs: NonFinancial benefits • Increase overall efficiency and quality of an research program • Align R&D focus with the corporate strategic goal. • Promote innovation • Co-relate past efforts with the future to reduce down time. 4/27/2015 4 R&D Evaluation programs: NonFinancial benefits • Increase overall efficiency and quality of an research program • Align R&D focus with the corporate strategic goal. • Promote innovation ...
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...Studies, 2006) Five Major Units Covered: Introduction to Organizational Behaviour & Foundations of Management including the changing nature of work, organizational structures, human resources, management fundamentals and business communication Issues of Ethics and Social Responsibility Management Challenges including the communication process in the workplace, stress & conflict management and motivation Leading including human behaviour, group dynamics, and leadership techniques Planning and Controlling including the importance of planning, planning tools and techniques, strategic planning, the management of change and the control process Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement: The primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. (Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools, 2010, p. 6) In all courses at CDDHS we value assessment for, as and of learning. Assessment for Learning is the process of seeking and interpreting evidence for use by students and their teachers to decide where students are in their learning, where they need to go, and how best to get there. Assessment for learning can occur...
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...SCM880TT-International Purchasing and Supply Management Analysis of Southeastern University case study This case involves the purchase of a folding machine by the purchasing department of Southeastern University. The school’s laid down procedures, one of which is buying from an approved supplier amongst other things was not followed and now Heather, the buyer has a meeting with Glen her boss to explain ways to avoid problems of this kind in the future. The appropriate course of action would be for Heather to tell Glen, that she would meet with the staff involved with purchasing in general to remind them of and sensitize them to the importance of adhering to the university’s purchasing practices at all times so the integrity of the centralized purchasing system in place is not jeopardized or undermined. It also helps to save costs. Besides, transparency is also of utmost importance because it is a public institution that is funded by taxpayers. Also the processes involved with future purchases should be audited and vetted by a senior member of staff before the order is paced. In regards to the folding machine already bought, the best thing would be to go back to the supplier and negotiate a better deal comparable to the quotes she received from other suppliers. If that doesn’t work, a cancellation penalty might be another option so long as the final costs do not exceed the other quotes. So a cost-benefit analysis of the situation would be necessary. They may return...
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...Physical Ability Interview and Test Joshua J. Cuffee Argosy University BUS423 Interviewer: Joshua Cuffee Interviewee and Occupation: Sydni Wynn - Retail Sales Store Manager Interview Setting: Fred’s Super Dollar Store Affiliation with Interviewee: Boss Interviewer: “Prior to being hired were you asked to take any physical ability tests” (Argosy 2015)? Interviewee: No. Interviewer: “What do you perceive to be the physical demands of your job” (Argosy 2015)? Interviewee: Heavy lifting, sometimes over 50 lbs. on truck day, constant fast pace walking from one side of the store to another. Interviewer: “On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 meaning very physically demanding and 1 meaning not at all physically demanding, how physically demanding would you say your job is” (Argosy 2015)? Interviewee: About 2.5. Interviewer: “Are there physical demands you were unaware of prior to accepting your position” (Argosy 2015)? Interviewee: I was aware that I would have to be able to lift 50 lbs. I didn’t realize how much running around was involved. Interviewer: How do you physically feel after a normal day at work? Interviewee: Depending on the time of year it varies. During the slow season I feel sluggish from lack of activity and during the busy season I feel sore from running around, lifting, climbing, etc. Interviewer: Does the physicality of your job affect how well you are able to perform? Interviewee: No Interviewer: Do you or have you ever over exerted yourself at work...
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...BAC4674 INTEGRATED CASE STUDY Peer Evaluation and Reflections Evaluation by: Sitti Amirah Mohd Bakry Student ID: 1102703302 Part A – REFLECTIONS Please provide your reflections of the course (e.g. what you have learnt, what you have improved, what you like about the course, what you dislike about the course, how the course can be improved). ------------------------------------------------- From this course, I have learned on experiences of organizational problems that I probably have not had the opportunity to experiences first-hand. In a relatively short period of time, I will have the chance to appreciate and analyse the problems faced by many different companies and to under stand how managers tried to deal with employees and customers based on group mate discussion on previous case before. In addition, the theory and concept what I learned from various subjects help reveal what is going on in the companies studied and allow me to evaluate the solution that specific companies adopted to deal with the problems. Consequently, when I analyse the case, I will be like a detective who, with a set a conceptual tools, probe what happened and what or who was responsible and then the evidence that provides the solution. It gives me opportunity to participate in class and to gain experience in presenting my idea to others based on the discussion with group mate. This mode of discussion is an example of the dialectical approach...
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...that keep on running on my mind. First, I interviewed Mrs. Marita F. Alvarro, a preschool teacher in Balite Sur Elementary School. She is teaching the preschoolers the numeracy and communication skills as well as the sensory. She is using games and stories as her teaching methods. Charts, blocks, cards and some toys are her instructional materials. Chalkboard activities, assignments and projects are her assessment tools. Another interviewee is Mrs. Maricar T. Munoz, a Chemistry teacher in Tandoc National High School. Her teaching strategies are games, experimentation, analysis, brainstorming and cooperative learning. She is using PowerPoint presentation, Modern Period Table, Laboratory apparatuses and the like as her instructional materials. Summative tests, lab experimentation, reporting using rubrics, assignment and such are her tools for assessment. Being a future teacher, I was also advised by the teachers. They were able to put it in me that being a teacher is not that easy. I have to be understanding, patient and I have to become a role model for them. But the thing that bangs me the most is what Mrs. Munoz said. "You have to be the inspiration of your students. That's the role of having a teaching method though, you need to arouse the student's intersts , motivate them, because at the end of the day, all the hardworks you've done will be worth it." The interview session with the teachers...
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...Section III. Choice of Research Method: Quantitative, Qualitative or Mixed? The selection of data analysis techniques to deal with research questions or hypotheses and the techniques chosen for the data collection is informed and guided by what we call the research method. Hence, research method is a procedure, and also the analytical techniques to be chosen and the methods to be chosen will also be dictated by the choices of the methodologies made and by the theoretical framework (Sumner and Tribe, 2008). Research methods for knowledge claim and strategies is of three types: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. In quantitative method, a positivist claims is used as a tool for the researcher to investigate primarily for knowledge....
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