...ICHEC – Professor Luc Moeremans 2015/2016 Catarina Duarte 153111 Corporate Strategy Good Strategy / Bad Strategy The difference and why it matters by Richard Rumelt Part I The book Good Strategy/Bad Strategy written by the professor of business and society in the school of business and management UCLA - Richard Rumelt - clarifies the difference between good strategies and bad strategies and provides a thorough understanding of how to create and think about good strategies. It daylights a fundamental range of aspects to which has not been given much importance and where people fail when trying to manage an organization, a school or even a research. Presenting interesting and fascinating examples of contemporary businesses and from world’s history, Richard Rumelt motivates his ideas and makes the readers have a clear understanding of them. The difference between a good strategy and what people think of a “good strategy” has grown over the years. In the opinion of Richard Rumelt a strategy is not a goal or a vision but a plan to achieve that ambition. It is fundamental to find and understand what problems an organization is facing and design a way to coordinate actions and resources in order to deal with those problems. The problem is when leaders cannot define those obstacles, making impossible to create a strategy to overcome the organization’s challenges; or when leaders mistake the plan to deal with the organization’s problems with statements of desire...
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...Who are, and what are your impressions of the following characters after those three chapters? The main characters are a couple of students and a teacher named Ben Ross. The students you get to know are, Laurie Saunders, Amy Smith, David Collins, Robert Billings, Brian Ammon, Carl Block and Alex Cooper I would say that Laurie Saunders is the main character, because it’s often in her perspective you see things. She’s also the one who doesn’t really believe that the wave is a good thing and that makes her different from the others. Amy Smith is Laurie's’ friend who is a little bit shy and kind of lives in Laurie’s shadow. She’s like the third wheel to Laurie and her boyfriend David, she seems to be interested in David’s friend but is to shy to do anything. Ben Ross is the teacher who introduced the Wave to the students. He seems to be a really good teacher that everyone likes and has a wife that loves him. When he wants to do something he dedicates his life to it. David Collins is a guy who plays football and is Laurie’s boyfriend. He seems to be a funny guy who wants to help his football team that sucks. So he introduces the Wave to the team and it seems to work pretty good. Robert Billings is a bullied guy that nobody likes. He is the one who gets most dedicated to the Wave because it makes him one of the gang because everyone is equal in the Wave. You haven’t heard so much about Brian Ammon, but he is David’s friend and plays in the football team together...
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...someone else read a book to them than them read a book to themselves. Another way to keep children interested is for them to read and wright, they prefer for information to be written and then enjoy reading the news, books, magazines, etc. They also will enjoy writing a short story about something they are really into. Lastly theres people who prefer doing and always having a hands on approach. depending...
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...Mark Twain’s first successful piece of work was a book about a young boy named Tom Sawyer. Tom and his best friend, Huckleberry Finn, went around, getting in trouble and going on exciting adventures. It was a popular children's book. So, when Mark Twain came out with his next book; The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, a story of Huck running away from home and going on new adventures with a slave, everyone was surprised by its controversial topics and offensive racial slurs. Now, 130 years later, the book is the number one most banned book in America. The question of whether it should still be taught in school is being brought up again. The themes in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain are still relevant today, and therefore, the book should still be taught in school. Some of the themes in the book are argued to be inappropriate. A boy running away from home, the bad language, a white boy and a black man being friends, the scheming and scamming; these are all topics that some may think shouldn’t be taught in school. These are themes that need to be addressed because they are real life topics. They may have been hard to talk about in the past but now, they are good teaching devices. The controversial topics in the book...
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...programs too. They must make sure that everything is in respective order and done in respect and the correct way. A business cannot offer a product or a service to customers hoping that they will like whatever they have prepared for them, they must put themselves in the shoes of the customers in order to know if the service is up to par or as good as the company say that it is (O’Brien & Marakas, 2011). The questions that McGraw-Hill could have asked were simple and plain questions. They could have asked what type of systems did they used when they was doing the Primis System. They could have also asked what team effect was put into making the system and rather or not if the team had any problems putting the system together. Another question that could have been asked was how much hours, days, or nights were put into creating the system and how much time and money was spent into making this program. Did the teams have any serious or major concerns about the Primis system that needed to be addressed to the IT people before they went ahead and decided to put the system together anyhow? They must also take into considerations rather or not the book will be sufficient enough for the teachers to teach and rather or not if the book is what the students need in order to learn what they need to learn from the class. End users must be able to use the product as well if they are looking for a book to refresh their learning abilities on the areas in this book. Most of the time people...
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...Funding a NYC Book Festival Shane Freer Martha Austin COMM 215 February 24, 2013 Elizabeth Hoyle “New York City is the most populated city in the U.S. with well over double the population of the country’s second largest city, Los Angeles” (www.nycedc.com). With a city this large, over 8 million people, there is no wonder that their public schools have a bad reputation. If children had the possibility to read more books in school or in the comfort of their own home than the high school graduation could rise higher than 65.5% in 2011 (Goldman, 2012). Due to the current economic setbacks, it makes it hard for schools, libraries, and families alike to be able to set money aside to purchase new books for children of all ages. Cities, big and small, across the U.S. are always in need of books for their children; nonprofit book festivals always tend to help bring communities together for the hope that it will make a brighter future for New York City and its people that it touches. The key to any successful nonprofit book drive are an abundance of sponsors to help secure funding for a venue, advertising, book donations, and even a possible celebrity appearance to help with national attention. When it comes to a local book festival in New York City it is a good idea to try to get businesses either that are located within the city, or who operate throughout the city involved to help raise the pride of the residents. This tactic will help get other local businesses and people...
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...LITTLE BLACK BOOK FOR ROBIN SHARMA'S STUNNING SUCCESS 1 © ROBIN SHARMA LITTLE BLACK BOOK FOR STUNNING SUCCESS “People who have achieved great success are not necessarily more skillful or intelligent than others. What separates them is their burning desire and thirst for knowledge. The more one knows, the more one achieves.” ~ Robin Sharma CONNECT WITH ROBIN: http://www.facebook.com/theofficialrobinsharmapage http://www.twitter.com/_robin_sharma Thank you. http://www.robinsharma.com © 2011 by Robin Sharma LITTLE BLACK BOOK FOR STUNNING SUCCESS 2 © ROBIN SHARMA By International Bestselling Author Robin Sharma THE LEADER WHO HAD NO TITLE A Modern Fable on Real Success in Business and in Life “If you want to operate at the level of ‘WOW!’ be an exceptional leader, and live life ‘full out’, buy this book.” Darren Hardy, publisher, SUCCESS magazine In The Leader Who Had No Title, You Will Learn: • How to work with and influence people like a superstar, regardless of your position • A method to recognize and then seize opportunities in times of deep change • The real secrets of intense innovation • An instant strategy to build a great team and become a "merchant of wow" with your customers • Hard-hitting tactics to become mentally strong and physically tough enough to lead your field • Real-world ways to defeat stress, build an unbeatable mind-set, unleash energy, and balance your personal life Regardless of what you do within your organization...
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...Never Lose Sight of Reality Forged by fire is an amazing book by Sharon M. Draper. It’s one of those books that make you want to cry , jump through the book yourself and hurt the bad guy. With these little details I just said I bet you’re thinking “This book doesn’t sound so good.” But boy are you wrong. This story teaches young readers as myself a very valuable lesson. Later on in this essay I’ll tell you what it is but now I’m going to tell you guys how this book changed me and why it’s such a good book to read for yourself. (gives the reader a glimpse into the lives of typically developing inner-city teens.) By : Wini Ashooh First time ever reading this story was when I was in the 7th grade I am now a Junior in...
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...Example 1: subject by subject Books vs Movies (capitalize both words) There are different ways to get a story from different sources in modern times. Books have been good sources for stories, but movies are getting more popular and have the same story with wrong word the books. Why auxiliary verb needed people still reading books, and others are prefer watching should be an infinitive not a gerund the movies? Reading books and watching movies have a lot in common but there are some differences that makes the readers remain faithful to reading books. First, books keep a person’s mind going. A mind is filled with questionspunctuation and as the wheels in your head are turning, your brain is being put to more use rather than if you let it go numb during a movie. It is basically the same as watching television versus going outside and playing for a couple of hours. Movies are like a version of a television show, wrong punctuationthey are just longer. Everyone has heard that if you watch TV for too long it is not good for you, that you should pick up a good book instead.comma splice Should not the same rule apply when it comes to watching a movie? You are contrasting movies and books but you go off on another idea of television. Keep on topic and show how books contrast to movies. In this paragraph you are trying to show how the brain reacts differently to movies and books. (Give more examples of that.) Films can do a lot of different things. They can bring whole worlds...
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...or disagree with the following statement? Reading comic books is bad for children. Use specific details and examples to support your answer. I disagree with this statement. Children can learn something from comic books. So, as long as children don’t spend too much time reading comic books, comic books could be good for them. I think reading books is good for children, but some children don’t like reading books. However, some of these children like reading comic books. It would be difficult for children who are not accustomed to reading texts to start reading books. But, once they come to like reading comic books, it would be a bit easier for them to start reading books. I mean, comic books could help children start reading un-comic books. So, I disagree with this statement. (111 words) I disagree with this statement. Children can learn something from comic books. So, as long as children don’t spend too much time reading comic books, comic books could be good for them. I think reading books is good for children, but some children don’t like reading books. However, some of these children like reading comic books. It would be difficult for children who are not accustomed to reading texts to start reading books. But, once they come to like reading comic books, it would be a bit easier for them to start reading regular books. I mean, comic books could help children start reading un-comic text-based books. So, I disagree with this statement. I agree with the...
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...these were good changes it made the movie not so depressing and sad it made it more happier. Some other changes were that. The sheriff dies and his partner got shot and a bunch of bad stuff just happened to Will in the book. In the movie though The sheriff lives and he has a wife. So in the movie good stuff happen. In the book there was also not enough detail and when there was detail it was very confusing in the book. In the movie though the there was a bunch of detail and I was not confused what so ever in the movie. I also feel that the movie had more dramatic scenes then the book. Also in the movie there was also more character and way more drama. In the book there was less characters so it means less drama so it was not that interesting. There were also some changes in the movie that were not in the book. Other than that I think the book and movie was very good and I honestly liked reading and watching...
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...O R A L L I T S W O RT H The primary task of Bible study is to determine what the Scriptures meant at the time they were written and how that meaning applies to us today. This vital guide focuses on the historical contexts of the Bible and explains differences between the Old Testament narratives, the Epistles, Gospels, Parables, Psalms, and more. It's a practical approach to Bible study -- one that makes good sense and is easy to understand. This new edition includes, among other changes, a new section on the Song of Songs and an updated list of recommended commentaries and resources. “A practical approach to Bible study in an easy to understand style.” —Bookstore Journal “A very useful reference book for the layperson who is engaged in study of the Bible.” —Booklist “...provides keys to interpreting the genre, and discusses the hermeneutical questions it raises for today’s Christians.” —New Testament Abstracts “This is a book about hermeneutics, without jargon or footnotes. It is very readable and makes good sense.... Carefully thought out and written.” —Journal for the Study of the Old Testament “...readable, clear, and well-written book on hermeneutics.” —Christian Standard “Fee and Stuart have delineated the hermeneutical principles for the valid interpretation of the variety of literary genres found in Scriptures. Fee and Stuart fulfill the objectives they set for themselves admirably. A book with this focus meets an obvious need.” —Journal of the Evangelical Theological...
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...HOW TO MAKE AT LEAST $100,000 Or More A Year As A Used and Rare Book Seller On The Internet BY YOUR NAME BY YOUR NAME Web Site: http://www.your-web-site-here.com Email: yourname@your-web-site-here.com ( Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission. Excerpts may be used with proper credit and contact information (address, telephone number or website URL of the publisher) No responsibility is assumed by the Publisher for any injury and/or damage and/or financial loss sustained to persons or property as a matter of the use of this report. While every effort has been made to ensure reliability of the information within, the liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use, misuse or abuse of the operation of any methods, strategies, instructions or ideas contained in the material herein is the sole responsibility of the reader. The reader is encouraged to seek competent legal and accounting advice before engaging in any business activity. Introduction Not only am I going to show you step-by-step how to make $100,000 each year with your own business on the Internet I'm going to share with you exactly how I do it! Now, you can copy exactly what I'm doing- dealing in out-of-print and...
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...talking to people, it is good to make your point very clear to yourself first before you can make it clear to anyone else. If you are making a vital point you explain what it is to the people, then after you make your argument. When you start your arguments, you put them in points, and when you start talking you have to elaborate on whatever you are talking about. So that when you are talking to them, they will have a clear understanding of the point you are trying to make. For example if you are going for a debate, the starter of the debate has to explain to everyone what the topic is all about then move to his points and expatiate on what the argument is all about. For example, if you are talking to someone and you do not point put what you are trying to say, people may not understand a thing you are * Being able to read between the lines, seeing behind surfaces, and identifying false or unfair assumption * In most cases people just browse through their books without reading in between the lines of the book. When you mean reading in between lines is when you are looking at a book and you see a word you don’t understand, you look it up so that the book will make good sense as you are reading it. When you are reading book, you have to know the main reason for the book and what the writer is trying to pass across to the readers. For example, when reading a novel, if you are not able to read in between the lines, you will not be able to understand what the novel is really...
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...Task 1 1. As a supplier for Wal-Mart, what decisions you need to consider before making the business with Wal-Mart regarding to its supply chain management? If I want to make the business with Wal-Mart, I should consider several factors. The first thing is the price. The Wal-Mart succeeds for many years in the supermarket industry because low price enter the market. Therefore, I should consider whether my price meets the requirement of Wal-Mart. In order to obtain the lowest price, Wal-Mart adopts open bidding to the world, their purchase embranchments spread all over the South American, Europe, Asian and so on, and they build up their competitive advantage of price due to economic globalization. Wal-Mart insists on open and transparent competition mode, in the same condition, they choose the lowest price supplier to make the business. Wal-Mart rely on their strength obtain bargaining power. Also Wal-Mart purchase goods from manufacturer to avoid some intermediate links. So I if can cooperate with Wal-Mart, I should confer with my raw material supplier to reach a better price for us. So Wal-Mart put the pressure to all suppliers. The next key factor is the quality. Wal-Mart requires their suppliers that the product must attain the standard of government regulation. Wal-Mart will supervise supplier’s processing room and transportation process. Also, the professional staff check selling food hygiene standard. Wal-Mart has also attached great importance to environmental...
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