...companies change after they are acquired? Is there a role for an entrepreneur like Westphal in a very large company like GSK? 4. Put yourself in Slaoui’s position. How should you manage the integration of Sirtris? Then think about the same questions from the perspective of Westphal? 1. GSK and Sirtris have been negotiating a potential acquisition for several years, so when the actual decision was made, Slaoui and Witty had to pitch the news to their own people at GSK as well as to Sirtris’ senior team and CEO Mr. Westphal. The process of bringing the news to the respective constituencies should include a couple of universally applicable standards and/or rules that managers should bring to the table when announcing an acquisition that is believed to have a major impact on the operations and culture of both companies. Assuming that I had to bring the news to either of the two parties, I would make sure to have done my homework first. The probably first issue that has to be addressed would be the price of the acquisition. Before the merger, Sirtris’ stock was trading at USD 12 per share, GSK however offered the company USD 22.50 per share for the acquisition. Since this is almost double the amount that...
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...How To Prepare and Present a Successful Business Funding Request EVERY BUSINESS NEEDS CAPITAL Successful businesses are well planned and well capitalized. Being well capitalized means having the ability to access capital when your business needs it. Being well planned is the first step towards being well capitalized. The Cost of Capital I have watched many entrepreneurs lose valuable opportunities because they thought the cost of capital was too high. They spent too much time negotiating over the cost of the money, while their window of opportunity closed. The cost of capital should only be a consideration of the function of losses sustained by not having it. Simply put, if it costs you one dollar in order to make two, are you ahead or behind? What this book will do for you The objectives of this book are to help you • Analyze your market, the competition, and your financials, • Identify your strengths, weaknesses, and strategies, • Establish how much money you will need and when, • Determine the type of capital you will most likely qualify for, • Define what information you need to present to Lenders or Investors, • Package your request for your best chance of success, • Establish the format and flow of your presentation, • Direct you to the Funding Sources that offer exactly what you need, (If you don't know where to send your request, what is the point of all this?) Libraries and bookstores are full of financial "How To Books" and I highly recommend you read as many as...
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...practice.” Despite this, Rod Zemanek has been successful in China and is responsible for the design of many of the country’s modern breweries. He was invited to submit a proposal for a huge Guangdong brewery by Dr. Pasteur Lai, the son of a former Chinese minister of health and now an Australian citizen. Lai had many connections deep within the Chinese government, had done his homework on Rod Zemanek, and was able to report to the Chinese that Rod Zemanek was the premier brewery designer and builder in Australia. The Scene Rod Zemanek was initially cynical. “We get a lot of ‘tire kickers’ in this business—people who aren’t serious about a project but just want to test the waters,” he explained. Rod Zemanek sent the Chinese a questionnaire, asking for information about specifications, resources, brewery capacity, products they planned to produce, budget, and business plans. The response he received convinced him to head to China to discuss a potential deal to build Guangdong province’s largest brewery—a $20 million project. But, having heard from others about their China experiences, he decided to pitch only for the business in which his company had special technology to offer. “One of the first things you need to understand about China is that you can’t compete against cheap, local rivals,” he advises. “The Chinese only want foreigners involved if we can offer special technology they can’t get at home. We knew if the Chinese could have got locally what we offered, they would not...
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...INTRODUCTION HOW TO REALLY GET A JOB IN BANKING: The single most important thing you can do is to talk to as many people as you can. Talk to bankers and second years at SOM, learn about their experiences and views, and above all think for yourself. Getting a job in investment banking should involve two efforts on your part: (1) Learning your own needs - what is it you want in a job? (2) Learning what an investment bank is and does - does this type of job meets your needs? As a final warning, there is an allure to investment banking, namely that it is a high powered, fast-paced, exciting, dynamic career that can make you rich. This can be true, but it is also just a job - particularly as a first-year associate when it may not be as glamorous as you thought it would be. QUALITIES THAT INVESTMENT BANKS LOOK FOR It is important to see yourself as a portfolio of skills and qualities conducting an internet job search as well as any other. There are a number of skills and qualities that banks look for, and a successful candidate needs to put together several, but certainly not all of them. Additionally, it is probably a good idea to have some balance in your portfolio. Some qualities that banks look for on a resume or in the interview and some suggested ways to demonstrate them (these are just a few, and some banks will emphasize some more than others): Show a strong interest in Finance: Be able to convey to an interviewer/contact that you understand what...
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...1. Not hurt a flea- to not hurt anything or anyone a. My mom advised us to not hurt a flea. b. You should not hurt a flea, that's bad. 2. Hive of activity- a busy place a. Our house is the hive of activity every Sunday. b. The school turned into a hive of activity last week. 3. Stir up a hornet's nest- to make trouble, to make people angry a. My brother likes to stir up a hornet's nest. b. He stirred up a hornet's nest when he called her ugly. 4. Bug-eyed- to be wide-eyed with surprise a. His father's gift made him bug-eyed. b. I was bug-eyed when I saw my favorite band. 5. Drink like a fish- to drink alcohol a lot a. My grandfather used to drink like a fish. b. Stop drinking like a fish, it's bad for your health. 6. Fish for a compliment- to try to make someone say something good about you a. Martha fishes for a compliment everyday. b. The man is fishing for a compliment but nobody gave him any. 7. As calm as a toad in the sun- very calm a. I can't believe that he's as calm as a toad in the sun when he knows he's failing. b. He stayed as calm as a toad in the sun in spite what happened. 8. Clam up- to stop talking or to refuse to talk a. He clammed up after his mother scolded him. b. She decided to clam up all weekend. 9. A whale of something- an exceptionally good or large something a. He is a whale of a mathematician. b. We had a whale of dinner last night at Amy's house. 10. Turn turtle- turn upside down a. He turned turtle when...
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...deal to build Guangdong province’s largest brewery—a $20 million project. But, having heard from others about their China experiences, he decided to pitch only for the business in which his company had special technology to offer. “One of the first things you need to understand about China is that you can’t compete against cheap, local rivals,” he advises. “The Chinese only want foreigners involved if we can offer special technology they can’t get at home. We knew if the Chinese could have got locally what we offered, they would not have approached us.” Preparing to Negotiate In the lead up to the negotiations, Benjamin knew his business could provide strengths the Chinese business lacked. He had access to technology that could increase the capacity of the planned brewery while also reducing waste. He specialized in understanding and predicting market trends and had access to sophisticated, international market data the Chinese company lacked. The Chinese party had no experience in designing breweries whereas, since 1983, Benjamin had built or redesigned all Australia’s major breweries and most of its boutique breweries. Before starting negotiations, he did extensive research on the Chinese market, including its beer industry and the Guangzhou company. He found that, despite the company’s listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, it had direct links to the Chinese government. “If you’re working with a brewery...
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...SPEAK ENGLISH LIKE AN AMERICAN YOU ALREADY SPEAK ENGLISH... NOW SPEAK IT EVEN BETTER! DELUXE BOOK & CD SET A M Y GILLETT Copyright © 2004 by Language Success Press All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from the publisher. First Edition ISBN 0-9725300-3-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2004102958 Visit our website: www.languagesuccesspress.com Bulk discounts are available. For information, please contact: Language Success Press 2232 S. Main Street #345 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 USA E-mail: sales@languagesuccesspress.com Fax: (303) 484-2004 (USA) Printed in the United States of America The author is very grateful to the following people for their collaboration and advice while preparing this book and CD set: Vijay Banta, Jacqueline Gillett, Thomas Gillett, Marcy Carreras, John McDermott, Natasha McDermott, Cat McGrath, Patrick O'Connell. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Amy Gillett has taught English as a Second Language (ESL) in Stamford, Connecticut and in Prague, Czech Republic. Her essays and humor writing have appeared in many publications, including MAD Magazine, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Family Circle. Amy majored in Slavic Languages and Literature at Stanford University and holds a Master's degree from Stanford in Russian and Eastern European Studies. Amy has studied and worked abroad in many countries...
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...The Banker Blueprint: The Last-Minute Guide to Breaking Into Investment Banking A Production http://breakingintowallstreet.com http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com http://breakingintowallstreet.com http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com Feel free to copy this report and send it to all your friends. Actually, scratch that – please copy this report and send it to all your friends. Forward it to as many people as possible. The more the merrier! Print it out, pass it around, and hand out copies to everyone you know. Just make sure you keep the names and logos on each page intact. Table of Contents Why I Wrote This Guide and What You’re Going to Learn ........................................................... 4 Reality Checks and Beaches in Thailand .......................................................................................... 4 Action Plan, Step 1: Plan Your Strategy ........................................................................................... 6 Your Strategy: Action Steps ........................................................................................................... 9 Action Plan, Step 2: Craft Your Story ............................................................................................. 10 Your Story: Action Steps .............................................................................................................. 14 Action Plan, Step 3: Network Like a Ninja .....................................................
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...We mean business! Windesheim Business School 1st year (Major 1/2) [pic] First year English module M1 (CEF: B1) Windesheim Business School Authors: Dinand Warringa, Marianne van Vlierden, Ellen Keates August 2014, revised 1. Introduction For you, personally, the question is whether or not your English meets the requirements demanded of a student in Higher Education. In terms of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) this means this module aims at reaching the B1 level of proficiency in Business English. However, regardless of your previous field of study, no exemption will be granted for following the Start-Up English module as we thoroughly prepare you for all other Business English modules you may have in the future. The module consists of seven two-hour lessons in which you will be able to display your language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Whether or not you have the necessary knowledge to meet the required level of proficiency will be tested in a written (multiple choice) examination during the exam period. The final grade must be at least 5.5 for you to be awarded the 2 credits available for this module. Again, this module serves as the starting point for all English courses at the Windesheim Business School, irrespective of your field of study. We believe it is of vital importance to not only acquire passive language skills but also practise and acquire active skills in English. Make sure that you...
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...FALL 2016 CATALOG Designed by Sebastian Hedberg | Edited by Gwenyth Shears ©2016 Bauman College | All Rights Reserved Catalog Accuracy: All of the information in this school catalog is current and correct and is so certified as true by Dr. Ed Bauman, founder and president. Catalog effective dates are May 1, 2016, through October 31, 2016. Please note that policy changes and catalog updates are made periodically and are reflected on our website: baumancollege.org. TABLE OF CONTENTS FALL 2016 CATALOG Message from our Founder + President, Dr. Ed Bauman . . . . . . . . . . 3 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS Natural Chef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Nutrition Consultant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Nutrition Consultant via Distance Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 BAUMAN BUSINESS INSTITUTE Bauman Business Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Bauman Business Institute for Natural Chef Students. . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Bauman Business Institute for Nutrition Consultant Students. . . . . 21 BECOME A STUDENT Which Location is Right for You?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Tuition, Fees, + Payment Plans: May 1 – Oct. 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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...The 400 Investment Banking Interview Questions & Answers You Need to Know A Production http://breakingintowallstreet.com http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com Copyright 2010 Capital Capable Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. Notice of Rights No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. http://breakingintowallstreet.com http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com 2 Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4 Fit / Qualitative Questions ........................................................................................... 6 Analytical / Attention to Detail Questions & Suggested Answers ....................... 7 Background / Personal Questions & Suggested Answers ................................... 10 “Career Changer” Questions & Suggested Answers .......................................... 14 Commitment Questions & Suggested Answers................................................... 17 Culture Questions & Suggested Answers ............................................................ 20 “Future” Questions & Suggested Answers .......................................................... 23 Strengths / Weaknesses Questions & Suggested Answers ................................. 25 Team / Leadership Questions & Suggested...
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...is volunteering? In short it is offering to do something “freely”. Schools should not force our students to participate in volunteering, because they are inevitably causing the youth to be rebellious and devaluing the appreciation for true volunteering. While volunteering may be a seemingly good thing, mandatory volunteering causes young adolescents to rebel against community service and volunteer work. According to the Cognitive Evaluation Theory study, people tend to resist and lose interest in what is being asked of them when they feel they are being controlled by an outside source because of the human nature of individualism(Pearce 1).This is already seen in other school situations, such as with homework. Many children will often refuse to do rudimentary or simple homework assignments. Throughout history, volunteering has evolved into a cultural connection; a common characteristic of humans on a local, national, and global level is the desire to help one another. Although this statement is not necessarily true for every individual, most people feel an urgency to assist friends, family members, coworkers, and/or strangers in need or in crisis. Why should we volunteer? Many people donate their time for varying reasons whether it’s fundraising for disaster relief or collecting, preparing, and serving food for a food bank (Moore). Maybe it’s the warm sensation in your heart after you play a game of chess with a bedridden cancer patient, or the contagious smiles shared between...
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...Note from the Authors: “Creative Entrepreneurship” was born out of the desire, want and curiosity of kbs+’s staff to understand the crazy world of entrepreneurship. “Creative Entrepreneurship” curates the perspectives of leading entrepreneurs and venture capitalists as a guide for people interested in learning more. Each writer graciously contributed their work to create a curated resource for creative entrepreneurs. This book is the teaching and inspirational aid for our kbs+ Ventures Fellows – a highly select group of kbs+ staffers from all levels and areas of the agency – who go through a six-month educational program to immerse themselves in the startup and venture capital world. Share this entrepreneurial inspiration with friends using @kbspvc or #kbspvcbook. If you would like to share any inspiration, thoughts or feedback, please contact us at @kbspvc anytime – we look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for downloading our book! Darren Herman Taylor Davidson Creative Entrepreneurship Darren Herman Taylor Davidson a kbs+ partner We have received explicit permission from all authors of the works found in this book. Unless otherwise stated, we do not claim to have written or own any of this work. We are purely aggregating it into a simple book format for the education of anyone who picks up this book. The price of this book is free; if anyone tries to sell this book to you, please report them to us. Hopefully this book inspires you as much as it does...
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...Behar. Res. Ther. Vol. 33. No. I. pp. 25-39. 1995 Pergamon 0 005-7967(94)E001 !-7 C opyright ('~ 1994 Elsevier Science Ltd P rinted in Great Britain. All rights reserved 0005-7967/95 $7.00 + 0.00 HOW DOES COGNITIVE THERAPY PREVENT DEPRESSIVE RELAPSE AND WHY SHOULD ATTENTIONAL CONTROL (MINDFULNESS) TRAINING HELP? J OHN D. TEASDALE, 1 ZINDEL SEGAL2 a n d J. MARK G. WILLIAMS3 ' MRC Applied Psychology Unit, 15 Chaucer Road, Cambridge CB2 2EF, England, 2Clark Institute of Psychiatry, Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology, University of Toronto, 3Department of Psychology, University College of North Wales (Received 12 November 1993; receivedfor publication 17 January 1994) S ummary--There is encouraging evidence that structured psychological treatments for depression, in p articular cognitive therapy, can reduce subsequent relapse after the period of initial treatment has been completed. However, there is a continuing need for prophylactic psychological approaches that can be administered to recovered patients in euthymic mood. An information-processing analysis of depressive m aintenance and relapse is used to define the requirements for effective prevention, and to propose mechanisms through which cognitive therapy achieves its prophylactic effects. This analysis suggests that similar effects can be achieved using techniques of stress-reduction based on the skills of attentional control t aught in mindfulness meditation. An information-processing...
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...Kentucky Fried Chiken is one of the world’s largest fast-food chicken chain. Owning or franchising around than 12000 units in almost 90 countries. Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan, Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the sale of fried chicken, processed chicken and pizzas. The company has two main segments. The Kentucky Fried Chicken segment offers food products including chicken sandwiches, drinks and other food materials. This segment is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of packaging materials, the sale of processed chicken, as well as the advertising activities for its products. The company met a number of challanges to overcome when entering the Japanese market, in terms of the difference in culture and eating habits. Japanese did not accept the brand so it was not easy to build trust in the KFC brand through advertising showing scenes depicting Colonel Sander’s beginnings in Kentucky that conveyed southern hospitality, old American tradition, and authentic home cooking. Kentucky Fried Chicken Corporation (KFC) was one of the first american companies, based consumer products and services companies to tackle the tough Japanese market. Briefly summarize the key facts, scope and aspects of the case Corporate values, local market, and culture knowledge are the key success factors to be successful in a global economy. Within the industry KFC soon learned that effective store management was also a key factor in profitability. DEVELOP Political environmental ...
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