...Research Summary: Primary research involves collecting data about a given subject directly from the real world. This section includes information on what primary research is, how to get started, ethics involved with primary research and different types of research you can do. It includes details about interviews, surveys, observations, and analysis. Contributors:Dana Lynn Driscoll, Allen Brizee Last Edited: 2012-09-21 10:05:43 Primary research is conducted all of the time--journalists use it as their primary means of reporting news and events; national polls and surveys discover what the population thinks about a particular political figure or proposal; and companies collect data on their consumer base and market trends. When conducting research in an academic or professional setting, you need to be aware of the ethics behind your research activity. Here are some specific points to consider: * You should have the permission of the people who you will be studying to conduct research involving them. * Not all types of research require permission—for example, if you are interested in analyzing something that is available publicly (such as in the case of commercials, public message boards, etc) you do not necessarily need the permission of the authors. * You don’t want to do anything that would cause physical or emotional harm to your subjects. This could be something as simple as being careful how you word sensitive or difficult questions during your interviews. ...
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...http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, used in a spreadsheet, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise—without the permission of Harvard Business School. Purchased by Jordana Blesa (Babesktr@aol.com) on January 11, 2012 800-122 Juice Guys (A) CONTENTS I. II. Introduction Background Market Research What’s a Smoothie? Are Smoothies Fad-Proof? Words of Wisdom So What? III. IV. V. VI. Methodology Results--LP Diagram Explanation and Detailed Quips (To be prepared) Recommendations and Next Steps (To be prepared) Exhibits Exhibit 1: Survey to Identify Juice Guys’ Retail Target Market Exhibit 2: Summary of Interviews in Exhibit 1 Exhibit 3:...
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...Interview Workshop Q) What is an interview?? A) A formal meeting in person, especially one arranged for the assessment of the qualifications of an applicant. Q) And what is the purpose of an interview? A) Meet the employer in-person or by phone • Sell your strengths and skills as they relate to the employer and position. • Learn about the position and the employer. • Assess if the employer/position are a good fit for your career goals, values and needs. Effective interviewing is a skill that can be improved through preparation and practice. Oftentimes, individuals do not make the necessary preparations and then, when the interview is less-than-successful, dismiss the experience with the statement - "I am just not good at interviewing." So how can you make sure that you do not make this mistake?? * Practice interviewing – be prepared to answer questions on skills, interests, goals, etc. * Know questions you want to ask Research company prior to interview – Know who you will be meeting with and their position in the company • Arrive at least 15 minutes early. • Bring resume to the interview and portfolio/notepad. – No food, bags, gum, etc. It is very important to pay attention to small details on the Day of the Interview like:- • Speak positively about yourself and others. • Use body language to show interest. – Nod – Sit forward – Sit up straight – Smile And then reflect on the interview – What did I do well? – What could I prepare to answer...
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...Supreme Court The Supreme Court sits as a UK court when taking on civil case as it listens to 70 cases a year, mostly civil, which include some cases from Northern Ireland and Scotland. The majority of the civil cases are linked with tax law. On rare occasions a case can leap-frog from high court to Supreme Court but if not then the majority of the appeals come from the court of appeal or Scottish Court of Session. Leave to appeal to the Supreme Court must be granted by the lower court; this is usually court of appeal or by two justices. Only cases that raise a point of law of general public will be heard here. The Supreme Court will also hear criminal cases as well as civil. Court Of Appeal Civil Division The civil division of the court of appeal mainly hears appeals that came from the high court but on occasion it will hear cases from multi-track actions that have come from county court. The court will occasionally get appeals about the amount of damages awarded e.g. libel cases. Most appeals will concern a question in law. Leave to appeal must be agreed to by the lower court or by the Court of Appeal itself. The court of appeal can uphold or reverse the lower court’s decision. Criminal Division This division is presided over by Lord...
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...The following is a summary of the one-on-one interview conducted to complete the Interest Inventory with student C.K., an eight-year-old in the second grade. The information given was received from the questions listed on pages 31-33 of the CRI: C.K. started the meeting shy, he was not thrilled to be the student assigned to me, but his mom is a dear friend and is helping me bribe him to be my student in this class. He is not excited because he is not a fan of reading, he doesn’t read unless it’s required and even then it is the bare amount. As we start to talk, he is an average reader, he is within grade band but he just would rather be doing a million other things besides sitting down and reading. I am noticing as we discuss his interest that it may not be the reading he dislikes as much as the sitting down part....
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...Creating an Effective Recruiting Plan Katie Adams Dr Queensberry HSA 530 July 29, 2011 Creating an Effective Recruiting Plan A job description for the new position that includes a general summary, essential functions and duties, job specifications, performance standards, and the required levels of education, experience, and competencies. Job Description Department: Admissions Position Title: Patient Access Associate Reports To: Patient Access Manager Pay Grade: Hourly, Non-Exempt General Summary: The Patient Access Associate is responsible for interviewing the patient and gathering all demographic information for patient to accurately complete the registration process. It is the responsibility of the Patient Access Associate to assist Team Leaders and Manager in the continuity of the department and maintaining a working knowledge of all registration policies and procedures. Essential Functions and Job Duties: 1. The Patient Access Associate is responsible for gathering pertinent information from the patient and obtaining all demographic information to assure accuracy and completeness for the patient’s registration. 2. Responsible for complying with HIPAA Regulations. 3. Verification of insurance coverage: must verify all insurances through payers’ websites and other available verification systems according to the Department’s process. Self – pay patients need to be addressed and notes properly entered into computer system. 4. Ensures all data...
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...“Tell me about yourself” You’ve just arrived at your interview. You shake the interviewer’s hand. He motions for you to sit down and you make yourself comfortable. Then he pops the question: “Can you tell me a little about yourself?” It seems like a simple request, but “tell me about yourself” often trips people up because of its openended nature. “Most people prepare to answer pointed questions, but with this one you’re not exactly sure what the interviewer wants,” says Brad Warga, vice president of talent at Harrah’s Casino. On one hand, you could spout out your entire life story, from conception to your breakfast that morning. On the other, you could give a straight list of your qualifications. But employers are really looking for an answer that falls in the middle of this spectrum—an introduction to how your background, passions, and personality led you to the interview and shaped you into an ideal candidate for the job. Coming up with that answer isn’t always easy, so we’ve compiled a list of the essential elements your response should include. Passion “When I ask the question, I’m looking for the candidate’s motivation,” says Warga. “I’m really saying ‘Tell me how you ended up sitting across from me today.’” To answer, you need a handle on the reasons you’re passionate about the job. Maybe you’ve always been fascinated by the inner workings of computers, and that’s why you’re trying to advance your career in computer programming. Maybe you fondly remember going to baseball...
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...business. But prior to that they felt the need to understand the pulse from consumer end. It is very wise to get the insights prior to kick off. In this regards Kazi Food Limited commissioned Innovative Research & Consultancy (IRC) Limited to conduct the study. IRC Ltd. is proud to be the knowledge partner. Specific objectives for this study was – To identify the TG and their profile To check the concept of outlet type To explore the expectation To find the triggering factors To identify the location preference 3 4 Research Design This study was an ad-hoc, cross-sectional research and quantitative in nature. This approach collects data from cross section of consumers. Primary data collection were done through face to face interview. A semi structured questionnaire (that is both close ended and open ended questions) were used to collect data. From our experiences we noticed that Dhaka City is the melting pot of different type of people. Consumer profile and lifestyle varies largely across the areas. So we decided to divide the city in to few key homogeneous areas and separate sample were drawn from those areas. 5...
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...“Online reservation of tickets for Victory Liner Bus Corporation-Caloocan” Chapter 4 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation The purpose of this chapter is to summarize the thesis research or suggest research and policy recommendations for further analysis. The first section of the chapter will discuss the objectives of the research and the methodology used to accomplish the analysis. A summary of the major results will be described. The second part of the chapter will discuss the policy implications of the research and propose recommendations for further research both on the online reservation systems. The overriding purpose of this study was to determine the relative importance of the online reservation system from the consumers. To accomplish that goal it became necessary to reach some prerequisite goals. Once these fundamental steps were achieved, this research was able to go forward. This chapter reports the conclusions and recommendations that resulted from this study. 39 | Page 39 | Page “Online reservation of tickets for Victory Liner Bus Corporation-Caloocan” Summary It was year 1945 when Victory Liner Bus Company was established the major role of the company is transportation industry. It is owned by Mr. Jose Hernandez of Victory Liner Bus Corporation in the Philippines. The existing system in Victory Liner Bus Company - Caloocan uses an old and not updated system in generating reports such as reservation, vacancy and other forms. The...
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...Summary The grievance procedure for current employees at Indiana State University applies to full-time with benefits (37.5/40 hours per week) or regular part-time with benefits (20 or more hours per week). The policy doesn’t apply to staff members that are in the introductory period of there employment and any sexual harassment and other discriminations such as race, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or veteran status. The first step is mediation and it is the employee’s obligation to make an appointment to talk to the employee’s immediate supervisor within two weeks of the confrontation. The steps taken when meeting with the supervisor is: 1. State the issue in an accurate written statement. 2. Have witnesses to the facts or a written statement. 3. Take notes of the conversation. The role of the supervisor during the appointment is to: 1. Listen to the employee’s explanation of the issue 2. Document details as provided by the employee and yourself (the supervisor). When the appointment is over the supervisor is to interview witnesses who were involved or had seen the dispute occur, document the information provided by the witnesses, and make a decision in writing on the dispute to the staff employee and make a hand delivery to the Human Resources within five working days. The second step is if the grievance isn’t fixed by direct communication of the employee and the supervisor then the employee must contact the Human Resources Employee Relations...
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...need to follow if you have these ingredients, follow these steps, and bake and serve like I will tell you about you will be able to enjoy a simple, inexpensive, and delicious desert. I. The ingredients you will need to make a banana pudding are as follows. 2. One box of vanilla wafers. 3. On a regular pan of banana pudding you will use three to four bananas. 4. One can of sweetened condensed milk 5. At least three eggs you will only use the egg whites. 6. A tea spoon of vanilla flavor 7. And just a pinch of sugar. II. Next, the steps to make this banana pudding are as follows. 1. Get your clean pan, bananas, and cookies together on the table. 2. Put a layer of cookies upside down in the pan, peel and slice the bananas to your thickness. 3. Put down a layer of bananas in between each cookie or where you see a gap. Continue these steps until you are at your final layer. 4. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and turn the stove on low heat and get a small pot pour your sweetened condensed milk into the pot and begin to stir until it begins to thin out, that is when you will add a pinch of sugar but still stir the milk. 5. Crack open your egg and separate the white from the yolk. The whites will be the topping for your banana pudding, when you have all three eggs separated you will blend it together until...
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...Public Speaking The Importance of Public Speaking Even if you don't need to make regular presentations in front of a group, there are plenty of situations where good public speaking skills can help you advance your career and create opportunities. For example, you might have to talk about your organization at a conference, make a speech after accepting an award, or teach a class to new recruits. Public speaking also includes online presentations or talks; for instance, when training a virtual team, or when speaking to a group of customers in an online meeting. Good public speaking skills are important in other areas of your life, as well. You might be asked to make a speech at a friend's wedding, give a eulogy for a loved one, or inspire a group of volunteers at a charity event. In short, being a good public speaker can enhance your reputation, boost your self-confidence , and open up countless opportunities. However, while good public speaking skills can open doors, poor speaking skills can close them. For example, your boss might decide against promoting you after sitting through a poorly-delivered presentation. You might lose a valuable new contract by failing to connect with a prospect during a sales pitch. Or you could make a poor impression with your new team, because you trip over your words and don't look people in the eye. Make sure that you learn how to speak well! Plan Appropriately First, make sure that you plan your communication appropriately. Use...
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...Speech #2 Biography Biography: rick and Dick Hoyt General Purpose: To Inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience on the amazing love and perseverance of Rick and Dick Hoyt. Central Idea: Rick and Dick Hoyt have lived an extra ordinary life and have a story that has inspired many Introduction I. Attention material A. The dictionary defines Agape love as; a selfless love of one person for another. B. This type of love puts all self ambition aside and does what is best for the other person at any costs. II. Orienting Material A. Today I want to share with you the story of a father and son who in my opinion epitomize the definition of agape love. Transition: If you were to see Rick and Dick Hoyt out an about on any given day, you might feel pity for them, but I’m here to tell you that pity is something these two have never taken upon themselves. Body I. According to the Team Hoyt website, in October of 2013; Rick was born to Dick and Judy Hoyt in 1962. A. As a result of oxygen depravation during childbirth was diagnosed with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. B. Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that that effect body movement and muscle coordination. C. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Rick had the most severe type of cerebral palsy. It is often accompanied by severe intellectual disabilities. D. Rick’s doctors had advised Dick and Judy to put Rick...
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...in domestic violence. The department has 1000 sworn officers, in 2008; the number of domestic violence, cases involving police officers was 10. Most were minor complaints of threats and shoving. Of that 10 accused, 6 cases were unfounded and the officer was returned to duty. In 2009, the number of domestic violence cases involving police officers escalated to 25 cases of which 10 resulted in the officers being arrested and prosecuted for domestic violence. Table of Contents Needs Assessment: Planning for Learning Environments 4 Proposal Reflection 4 Sponsor Interview 4 Issue Definition 4 Needs Identification 4 Contract with Supervisor(s) 4 Identify/Establish Performance Standards 4 Trainee/Target Population Analysis 5 Training Goals and Objectives 5 Training Costs/Feasibility Analysis 5 Contextual Analysis 5 Final Summary Justification Statement 5 References 6 Appendix E: Jones International University M.Ed. Sponsored Project Acceptance Form 7 Appendix F: Jones...
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...diseases such as HIV/AIDs, sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) and/ or related health problems with their daughters. Parental involvement is thought to be an effective prevention strategy in behavior change. However, there is limited data regarding the level of parental contribution to sexual education and development of the young females in Haiti Objective: The study sought to determine: Haitian women’s knowledge of HIV/AIDS and STIs; the impact of parental influence for learning about sex, relationships and sexual health of Haitian women; as well as parental involvement in the sexual behavior of Haitian women. Methods: A qualitative method was employed in this study, which consisted of focus groups with 7 Haitian women and interviews of 17 Haitian women 18 to 24 years old. Results: The issue of sex and...
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