...thesis submitted In partial fulfilment of requirements for school year to the school of economics University of East Anglia April 14, 2013 Words: 3167 The main analysis of academy school Abstract: the labour government first set up the academies programme in the beginning of 2002. Firstly has given academy status to 203 English secondary schools.1560schools have responded positively to interested in academy status. The coalition government’s policy on academy schools is targeted on the schools with better pupils. Key words: policy, equality, GCSE, academy freedom Outline Thesis statement: this thesis give out a brave introducing to the academy school inside great Britain, and the history of the program processing , then talk about the characteristics inside the academy school, and the changes during the government change. At last state the influence of the academy school. Introduction: An academy school is one kind of school that funding by both private sponsor and public funds, but...
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...Contents GCSE History Exemplars for Controlled Assessment 2015-2016 Topic Area 1: Political, social and economic developments in Wales and England in the nineteenth century and the twentieth centuries This document contains the WJEC set controlled assessment exemplars for topic area 1 that are available for award up to 2016. This should be used alongside the general guide to controlled assessment available on the WJEC website. Topic Area 1: Political, social and economic developments in Wales and England in the nineteenth century and the twentieth centuries Exemplar Tasks 1. The Rebecca Riots 2. Jack the Ripper’s London 3. The Depression of the 1930s 4. Quarrying in North Wales 5. Life in the 1960s Introduction Controlled Assessment is a compulsory unit for GCSE History. Please note the following advice: These exemplars are written in a consistent style to ensure comparability of demand. These exemplars can be used for entry in any year of the current specification. Centres must change their controlled assessment tasks each year Centres must submit a proposal form for each two year cycle demonstrating to WJEC that they are using different tasks in consecutive years. Centres who are not studying any British history in their examined units must select controlled assessment tasks that focus on British history. Centres cannot mix and match parts (a) and (b) from different tasks. The controlled assessment unit can only be entered at the end of the course....
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...© OCR 2008 QAN 500/2591/0 QAN 500/2587/9 Contents 1 About these Qualifications 4 1.1 6 The Four-Unit Advanced GCE 6 1.3 Qualification Titles and Levels 6 1.4 Aims 7 1.5 2 The Two-Unit AS 1.2 Prior Learning/Attainment 8 9 2.1 AS Units 9 2.2 3 Summary of Content A2 Units 10 12 3.1 AS Unit G451: An introduction to Physical Education 12 3.2 AS Unit G452: Acquiring, developing and evaluating practical skills in Physical Education 24 3.3 A2 Unit G453: Principles and concepts across different areas of Physical Education 31 3.4 4 Unit Content A2 Unit G454: The improvement of effective performance and the critical evaluation of practical activities in Physical Education 55 62 4.1 AS GCE Scheme of Assessment 62 4.2 Advanced GCE Scheme of Assessment 63 4.3 Unit Order 64 4.4 Unit Options (at AS/A2) 64 4.5 Synoptic Assessment (A Level GCE) 64 4.6 Assessment Availability 64 4.7 Assessment Objectives 65 4.8 5 Schemes of Assessment Quality of Written Communication 66 Technical Information 67 5.1 Making Unit Entries 67 5.2 Making Qualification Entries 67 5.3 Grading 68 5.4 Result Enquiries and Appeals 69 5.5 Shelf-Life of Units 69 5.6 Unit and Qualification Re-sits 69 5.7 Guided Learning Hours 69 5.8 Code of...
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...Abstract Marketing is the source that results in the generation of the revenue for a firm. Bangladesh since its independence has gone through a substantial amount of changes in its industry composition and so has the marketing system of our country. This paper focuses on the flaws the marketing system has in our country. Both in the goods markets and services markets, marketers are still maintaining traditional approaches. It is high time that these approaches are modified. These faults could be overcome by adopting some modern strategies in the marketing plan. Some recommendations are given at the end of the paper that can help the marketers to eliminate the defects. The report has been mainly constructed with the help of secondary data by relying on internet based secondary data so the sources of books, articles, websites were used to draw notable references for constructing the report. 1.1 Background The marketing scenario of a country is very much essential for the industry because marketing is the source that results in the generation of the revenue for a firm. Bangladesh since its independence has gone through a substantial amount of changes in its industry composition and for that change in the industry composition has also taken place. When changes come over, it comes up with substantial challenges and opportunities. What the marketer has to study is how to face the challenges in a better manner to place itself in the market to ensure their survival...
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...BTEC Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Certificate and Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Diplomas in Sport For first teaching from September 2006 Issue 2 March 2007 Specification Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Certificate and Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Diplomas in Sport Edexcel, a Pearson company, is the UK’s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to more than 25,000 schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning here and in over 100 countries worldwide. We deliver 9.4 million exam scripts each year, with 3 million marked onscreen in 2005. Our qualifications include GCSE, AS and A Level, GNVQ, NVQ and the BTEC suite of vocational qualifications from entry level to BTEC Higher National Diplomas and Foundation Degrees. We also manage the data collection, marking and distribution of the National Curriculum Tests at Key Stages 2 and 3, and the Year 7 Progress Tests. References to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Edexcel does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) Authorised by Jim Dobson Prepared by Dominic Sutton Publications Code BF017349 All the material in this publication is copyright © Edexcel Limited 2007 Essential principles for delivering a BTEC This specification contains the rules...
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... 2.1 | Evaluate own current skills and competencies against professional standards and organizational objectives | 1 | | 2.2 | Identify own development needs and the activities required to meet them | 2 | | 2.3 | Identify development opportunities to meet current and future defined needs | 2 | | 2.4 | Devise a personal and professional development plan based on identified needs | 2 | | 3.1 | Discuss the processes and activities required to implement the development plan | 2 | 3 - 8 | 3.2 | Undertake and document development activities as planned | 2 | | 3.3 | Reflect critically on own learning against original aims and objectives set in the development plan | 2 | | 3.4 | Update the development plan based on feedback and evaluation | 2 | | 4.1 | Select solutions to work based problems | 4 | 20 | 4.2 | Communicate in a variety of styles and appropriate manner...
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...CURRICULUM REVIEW Search using the ref: 00045-2007DOM-EN Copies of this publication can also be obtained from: DfES Publication PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 0DJ Tel: 0845 60 222 60 Fax: 0845 60 333 60 Textphone: 0845 555 60 Please quote ref: 00045-2007DOM-EN ISBN: 978-1-84478-883-5 PPSLS/D35/0107/14 © Crown Copyright 2007 Produced by the Department for Education and Skills Extracts from this publication may be reproduced for non commercial education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged. For any other use please contact HMSOlicensing@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk DIVERSITY & CITIZENSHIP You can download this publication or order copies online at: www.teachernet.gov.uk/publications Diversity and Citizenship Curriculum Review Review Group members Sir Keith Ajegbo retired in July 2006 as Headteacher of Deptford Green School, a multiethnic school with a strong reputation for Citizenship education. He is currently working as a coach on the Future Leaders Project, as a School Improvement Partner, and as an education consultant for UBS. He is also a Governor of Goldsmiths College and a trustee of the Stephen Lawrence Trust. Dr Dina Kiwan is a Lecturer in Citizenship Education at Birkbeck College, University of London. Previously she was seconded to the Home Office as the Head of Secretariat to the Advisory Board for Naturalisation and Integration (ABNI), carrying forward the implementation...
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...DRAFT The Waitrose Modular MBA in Retailing Management Waitrose Stores and its Key Management Decisions Waitrose A Guide for Trainee Graduate Retail Managers and Middle-Level Managers March 2003 by http://www.andidas.com/ Contents: Abstract Terms of Reference Introduction UK Grocery Market Waitrose History Waitrose Strategy Waitrose Location Map: Waitrose Stores in the UK PEST Analysis, Grocery Industry Waitrose Ansoff Matrix Waitrose SWOT Analysis Importance of Store Location Site Evaluation Market Segmentation Introduction to Own Brands Own brands pricing and economies Popular Own Brand Categories Central Control Local Variation UK Online Market Online Target Market Benefits of Online Shopping Technical Issues Success Evaluation of the Online Activity Conclusion Bibliography & References Appendix 3 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 10 11 13 17 17 20 21 22 21 22 24 25 26 26 28 28 29 30 ff 2 Waitrose - Key Management Decisions http://www.andidas.com/ Abstract Waitrose’s differentiation strategy, and its competitive industry were analysed. The selection of the location can be identified as one of the most influential decisions in the life of a store. Various methods are described in order to help identify the most suitable location. Factors influencing the selection of the Waitrose in Kingston are identified. Own brands are important products because they give retailers high level of control of these products and generally have a higher profit margin. The merits and...
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...17. Indirect Taxes and Subsidies 38 18. Labour Markets 41 SECTION B – MARKET FAILURE 19. Market Failure 45 20. Externalities 46 21. Externalities Diagrams 47 22. Merit and Demerit Goods 49 23. Missing Market: Public Goods 51 24. Imperfect Market Information 53 25. Government Intervention to Correct Market Failure 55 26. Factor Immobility: Labour Market 60 27. Unstable Commodity Markets: Agriculture 62 28. Case Study: EU Common Agricultural Policy 66 29. Government Failure & Cost-Benefit Analysis 69 SECTION C – EXAM TECHNIQUE 30. Multiple Choice Questions 72 31. Data Response Questions: Analysis & Evaluation 73 READING LIST MAIN TEXT BOOKS (Buy one copy for your own use at home). Peter Smith, AS Edexcel...
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...DRAFT The Waitrose Modular MBA in Retailing Management Waitrose Stores and its Key Management Decisions Waitrose A Guide for Trainee Graduate Retail Managers and Middle-Level Managers March 2003 by http://www.andidas.com/ Contents: Abstract Terms of Reference Introduction UK Grocery Market Waitrose History Waitrose Strategy Waitrose Location Map: Waitrose Stores in the UK PEST Analysis, Grocery Industry Waitrose Ansoff Matrix Waitrose SWOT Analysis Importance of Store Location Site Evaluation Market Segmentation Introduction to Own Brands Own brands pricing and economies Popular Own Brand Categories Central Control Local Variation UK Online Market Online Target Market Benefits of Online Shopping Technical Issues Success Evaluation of the Online Activity Conclusion Bibliography & References Appendix 3 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 10 11 13 17 17 20 21 22 21 22 24 25 26 26 28 28 29 30 ff 2 Waitrose - Key Management Decisions http://www.andidas.com/ Abstract Waitrose’s differentiation strategy, and its competitive industry were analysed. The selection of the location can be identified as one of the most influential decisions in the life of a store. Various methods are described in order to help identify the most suitable location. Factors influencing the selection of the Waitrose in Kingston are identified. Own brands are important products because they give retailers high level of control of these products and generally have a higher profit margin. The merits and...
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...How can I as an educator and Professional Development Manager working with teachers, support and enhance the learning and achievement of pupils in a whole school improvement process? Submitted by Michael Anthony Bosher For The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy of the University of Bath 2001 May 2002 Vol 1.1 Copyright ‘Attention is drawn to the fact that copyright of this thesis rests with the author. This copy of the thesis has been supplied on condition that anyone who consults it is understood to recognise that its copyright rests with its author and that no quotation from the thesis and no information derived from it may be published without the prior written consent of the author’. This thesis may be made available for consultation within the University Library and may be photocopied or lent to other libraries for the purposes of consultation. …………………………… Contents Tables and Figures 2 Acknowledgements 3 Abstract 4 Preface 5 Introduction 13 Chapter 1 A Cultural Context 18 Chapter 2 An Autobiography 25 Chapter 3 Methodology 40 Chapter 4 The School's Action Research Cycles 89 Chapter 5 School Effectiveness and School Improvement 107 Chapter 6 Vignette 1 Alan Shelton a Teacher 'Par Excellence' 120 Chapter 7 Some More Vignettes 158 Chapter 8 A Personal Development Review 184 Chapter 9 The Circle is Completed 190 References ...
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...Motivational and sales performance reports On Glaxo Smith line India Limited Mumbai- India Contents Introduction 3 Company background 4 Literature Review 5 Intrinsic Rewards 5 Extrinsic rewards 6 Hygiene factors 7 Current issues, solution Proposal and conclusion 10 Stability 10 Hidden policies 10 Security 11 Politics in pay increment and promotion 11 Delay in reimbursements of incentive and awards 12 Unhealthy competition 12 Expectancy and valance of awards 13 References 14 Appendices 16 Appendix -1 16 Appendix-2 18 Appendix-3 20 Introduction Modern organisation faces a lot of challenges in retaining and motivating the staff as human resources are vital part of any organisation. These challenges like recruiting developing and retaining sales staff must be taken care off to gain maximum outcome from employees. To retain the employee, company uses different motivational techniques. This report is provided to determine the importance of motivational techniques for retaining staff motivated. Based on literature and journal article, motivational factors are discussed in this report. And how these motivational factors motivate the employees in selected organisation i.e. Glaxo Smith line India Limited. Different Motivational theories are discussed here to help the organisation to develop and retain the sales force and also discussed the issues and risk of the same followed by proposed solution is also provided here (Ali & Danish...
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...Unit 1 - Setting up a Business Revision Guide Exam Details Unit Title: | Unit 1 – Setting up a Business | Type of Assessment: | Written Paper (1 hour) | Marks available | 60 marks - 40% of the GCSE | Date of the examination (and session) | Tuesday 22 May 2012 | The Syllabus Section 1 – Starting a Business | Content | | R | A | G | 1 | Enterprise: What is business? | | | | | 2 | Finding a gap in the market | | | | | 3 | Franchises | | | | | 4 | Business objectives | | | | | 5 | Business objectives: measuring success | | | | | 6 | Business objectives: stakeholders | | | | | 7 | Business plans | | | | | 8 | Business risk and uncertainty | | | | | 9 | Legal structure: sole trader and partnership | | | | | 10 | Legal structure: limited and unlimited | | | | | 11 | Locating the business | | | | | Section 2 – Marketing | Content | | R | A | G | 1 | Market research with limited budgets | | | | | 2 | Market research methods | | | | | 3 | The marketing mix | | | | | 4 | The marketing mix: product | | | | | 5 | The marketing mix: price | | | | | 6 | The marketing mix: promotion | | | | | 7 | The marketing mix: place | | | | | Section 3 – Finance | Content | | R | A | G | 1 | Finance for small businesses | | | | | 2 | Support for small businesses | | | | | 3 | Financial terms and basic financial calculations | | | |...
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...communications 8 Answer 2: Customer service 9 The components of customer service 9 Answer 3: Inventory Management 11 The poor solution – the economic order quantity (EOQ) ‘fix’ 12 ABC analysis 13 Material Requirement Planning (MRP) 13 Enterprise resource planning (ERP) 14 Just-in-time management 14 Kanban 15 The effect of JIT on operations 16 Answer 4: Operations Performance Objectives 17 Quality 17 Speed 18 Dependability 19 Flexibility 20 Cost 21 References: 22 Introduction United Biscuits is a leading European manufacturer of biscuits and bagged snacks. It has 14 geographical locations in the UK with revenue of £1.1 billion in 2007. No of employees: 7,200 people in the UK Business Sector: Food manufacturing IT was founded in 1948 following the merger of two Scottish family businesses — McVitie & Price and MacFarlane Lang. In 1960, United Biscuits added to its portfolio with the acquisition of Crawford's Biscuits and MacDonald's Biscuits. In 2000 UB was bought by Finalrealm, a consortium of investors, and reverted to private limited company status. United Biscuits (UB) is one of the world’s pre-eminent branded snacks businesses. They produce some of the best known and loved sweet and savoury snacks, with products ranging from biscuits and crackers to cakes and savoury snacks. Their unrivalled portfolio of brands has been meeting consumer needs for well over 100 years and includes such favourites as McVitie’s, Jacob’s, Carr’s...
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...Create a suitable plan to implement your collection of primary and secondary data. (Outcome 1.1) Market research can be either primary or secondary. Both include collect the data that is used to find out specific information that the companies looking for. Primary research is the research generate by conduct trial, ask questions, and comparing results. Usually this research could take from quantitative or qualitative research (hsc.csu.edu.au, n.d). As the consultant for Heavenly Blush, we could suggest to use survey and questionnaires. From four types of primary research can be done, survey and questionnaires is the most effective. Heavenly Blush can conduct survey and questionnaire because by conduct both of them can clearly tell the information that the company needed. From survey, company can create a chart to make people easy to understand. Survey means a form of questioning that is stricter than interview and it is more general because it involves big scope of people (owl.english.purdue.edu, 2013). Heavenly Blush’s consultants would get the information that they want from the medium until large population. It is very useful than the consultants’ interview one by one to know the information of people think about Heavenly Blush. Questionnaire is often focus on the specific topic (hsc.csu.edu.au, n.d). For instance, if the consultants’ of Nike that want to know about what customer want from Nike’s products. So the consultants would ask some questions that are focus...
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