...Hook.session1.journal I would first sssy that this is my first class ever in College in US. I was half hearted, having kids and working full time. It was the best decision I ever made in my life. I've learned that education is very important and no amount of money can make feel the way you feel about yourself. I wouldn't change anything. I learned that if you have dreams no matter how big or small if you put your mind tonite, it will happen. Coming from a third world country it is important to finish College. Most of my family members have degrees. I am doing this not only to continue the legacy but also to be successful and make my kids proud of their Mommy. I can't stress enough to my kids how important education is....
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...your audience may immediately identify your topic. This construction also helps you, the writer, stay focused on your subject. Consider the following example of an essay introduction: The first sentence is the topic sentence: It tells the readers they will learn about past narratives. The sentences that follow the topic sentence relate to the topic sentence because they provide examples of past narratives. Finally, the last sentence is the thesis of the essay, which expresses the author’s position on the topic and previews what the entire paper is about. You learn more about writing effective introductions later in this course. Supporting Paragraphs Every paragraph after your introduction must be a supporting paragraph. A supporting paragraph supports or proves your thesis. All supporting paragraphs must include a topic sentence. You may then develop the supporting paragraphs within your paper by using one or more of the following methods: • Examples and illustrations • Data, facts, or historical or personal details • A simple story, or narrative • Descriptions • Division and classification • Analysis • Process analysis • Definitions • Cause-effect • Comparison-contrast • Argument The previous paragraph about journals used examples to support the topic sentence. Consider the paragraph following the introduction:...
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...Review of the Theoretical and Empirical Basis of Financial Ratio Analysis Revisited With the Modern Developments in the Web-Based Publishing Abstract This web-based publication is an addendum to a previous review of the research and research trends in financial ratio analysis. The first purpose is to add more current references to the previous review. The second purpose is to emphasize the changes facilitated by the modern World Wide Web based publication practices and their impact on the availability of scientific publications. The new references are listed only without detailed reviewing, since no drastic additions have come to the fore in the field. However, it is felt that the additions are sufficient to warrant this addendum made readily possible by the option of making this publication available online. Keywords: Financial statement analysis, financial ratios, review, electronic publishing Referencing: Salmi, Timo, Jussi Nikkinen & Petri Sahlström (2005). The Review of the Theoretical and Empirical Basis of Financial Ratio Analysis Revisited. University of Vaasa, Finland. URN:NBN:fi-fe20051937. Available from World Wide Web: <URL:http://www.uwasa.fi/~ts/wbfa/wbfa.htm>. Acknowledgements for useful discussions: Prof. Ilkka Virtanen and Library Managing Director Vuokko Palonen. Purpose Salmi and Martikainen (1994) presented a review of the theoretical and empirical basis of financial ratio analysis. In particular,...
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...Journal of Management http://jom.sagepub.com/ What We Know and Don't Know About Corporate Social Responsibility: A Review and Research Agenda Herman Aguinis and Ante Glavas Journal of Management 2012 38: 932 originally published online 1 March 2012 DOI: 10.1177/0149206311436079 The online version of this article can be found at: http://jom.sagepub.com/content/38/4/932 Published by: http://www.sagepublications.com On behalf of: Southern Management Association Additional services and information for Journal of Management can be found at: Email Alerts: http://jom.sagepub.com/cgi/alerts Subscriptions: http://jom.sagepub.com/subscriptions Reprints: http://www.sagepub.com/journalsReprints.nav Permissions: http://www.sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav >> Version of Record - May 29, 2012 OnlineFirst Version of Record - Mar 1, 2012 What is This? Downloaded from jom.sagepub.com at Sunway Education Group on April 23, 2014 Journal of Management Vol. 38 No. 4, July 2012 932-968 DOI: 10.1177/0149206311436079 © The Author(s) 2012 Reprints and permission: http://www. sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav What We Know and Don’t Know About Corporate Social Responsibility: A Review and Research Agenda Herman Aguinis Indiana University Ante Glavas University of Notre Dame The authors review the corporate social responsibility (CSR) literature based on 588 journal articles and 102 books and book chapters. They offer a multilevel and multidisciplinary theoretical framework...
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...sector and private sector business arenas and across the globe • to develop an understanding of marketing management in the broadest sense, of how marketing management approaches may have to be modified when seeking access to international markets and to be able to adopt a robust and objective approach to management decision making in both a domestic and in a global context • to appreciate the importance of culture in the formulation of and success of global marketing activities and to examine marketing ethics in a global context LEARNING OUTCOMES On successful completion of the module you will be able to: • appreciate the central importance of the marketing concept and of market drivers as interpreted through market research and analysis and...
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...human resource department. This paper is about to provide the importance of having a job analysis, which is usually implemented by the HR officers, who handle hiring these new candidates. Therefore, the paper will also identify the different methods of recruiting personnel and the importance of using the right method. The job analysis can provide companies with the necessary tools to hire new qualify people, and to retain them in the company, which helps to improve the company's growth. Job Analysis Job analysis is a tool manager's companies can use to interviewing, hiring, training, and promoting employees (Kelley, 2002). However, the job analysis has many functions, some of them include measure the employee's performance, reduce the risk of having physical injuries, and determine the qualifications an employee may have to perform certain jobs. In other words, job analysis is necessary to determine the amount of skills, levels, and time frame. All these aspects are part of the hiring processes and are more known as the strategic workforce planning process. The formal job analysis process consist of many different steps, for example, the human resources department must create a job analysis where they identify the employee's skills, knowledge, and aptitudes. However, this is not the end of the formal job analysis process; once the interviewee is selected, the job analysis starts playing a major role in the company. During the recruiting process, the human...
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...Journal of Operations Management 29 (2011) 329–342 Contents lists available at ScienceDirect Journal of Operations Management journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/jom Qualitative case studies in operations management: Trends, research outcomes, and future research implications Mark Barratt, Thomas Y. Choi ∗ , Mei Li Department of Supply Chain Management, W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-4706, United States a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t Our study examines the state of qualitative case studies in operations management. Five main operations management journals are included for their impact on the field. They are in alphabetical order: Decision Sciences, International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Journal of Operations Management, Management Science, and Production and Operations Management. The qualitative case studies chosen were published between 1992 and 2007. With an increasing trend toward using more qualitative case studies, there have been meaningful and significant contributions to the field of operations management, especially in the area of theory building. However, in many of the qualitative case studies we reviewed, sufficient details in research design, data collection, and data analysis were missing. For instance, there are studies that do not offer sampling logic or a description of the analysis through which research outcomes are drawn. Further, research protocols for doing...
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...logic could take the form of a simple matching of the human resource file to the accounts payable vendor master file. On the other side of the coin, it could be an advanced neural network application focused on detecting money laundering schemes. Whether it is simple or advanced, data analysis provides many benefits in the prevention and detection of fraud. On one hand, the fraud examiner gains insight on 100 percent of an organization’s transaction data vs. more limited manual methods of selection. Further, this approach can generally be completed in less time than manual procedures, given the automation of the work. Examiners also gain improved business intelligence as the generated reports often lead to conclusions beyond whether just fraud occurred. Such new insights can lead to suggested process improvements to the client. The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Research Foundation recently announced the posting of a free online document to help fraud examiners worldwide use computers to fight fraud. Proactively Detecting Occupational Fraud Using Computer Audit Reports, written by the author of this article, is designed to assist fraud examiners and management in implementing data analysis...
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...Page 1 of 8 ANZMAC 2009 Satisfaction with Services: An Impact-Performance Analysis for Soccer-Fan Satisfaction Judgements Marko Sarstedt*, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, sarstedt@lmu.de Manfred Schwaiger, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich schwaiger@lmu.de Christian M. Ringle, University of Hamburg & University of Technology, Sydney, cringle@econ.uni-hamburg.de Siegfried Gudergan, University of Technology Sydney, Siggi.Gudergan@uts.edu.au Abstract Fan satisfaction is with services is a key element to successfully compete in the soccer industry. In this paper we examine the antecedent factors that explain the variations in overall service satisfaction judgements. We draw on service an activities put in place by soccer clubs to illustrate these effects. Based on a literature review, interviews with both soccer fans and an industry expert, we develop a measurement approach for satisfaction which we test subsequently using a large-scale sample among soccer fans. An analysis of the impact-performance implications of antecedent drivers shows that stadium features, team characteristics, and fan-based support for the club and its management are the most important factors that influence overall satisfaction. Keywords: customer service, satisfaction, service experience, service providers ANZMAC 2009 Page 2 of 8 Satisfaction with Services: An Impact-Performance Analysis for Soccer-Fan Satisfaction Judgements Literature review on the relevance of fan satisfaction...
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...Journal of Case Research in Business and Economics Application of Six-Sigma in finance: a case study A. Ansari Seattle University Diane Lockwood Seattle University Emil Thies Zayed University Batoul Modarress Zayed University Jessie Nino Seattle University ABSTRACT In recent years, companies have begun using Six Sigma Methodology to reduce errors, excessive cycle times, inefficient processes, and cost overruns related to financial reporting systems. This paper presents a case study to illustrate the application of Six Sigma Methodology within a finance department. Specifically, the case relates to the Continuing Account Reconciliation Enhancement project undertaken by the finance department of a major U.S. defense contractor. The goal of the project was to streamline and standardize the establishment and maintenance of costing and planning for all business activities within the current financial management process. The Six Sigma implementation resulted in a significant reduction in the average cycle time and cost, per unit of activity, needed to produce the required financial reports. Key Words: Six Sigma, Process Management, Quality Management, Finance Application of Six-Sigma, Page 1 Journal of Case Research in Business and Economics INTRODUCTION In 1987, Motorola developed and organized the Six Sigma process improvement Methodology to achieve “world-class” performance, quality, and total customer satisfaction. Since that time, at least 25% of the Fortune 200, including...
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...UNIVERSITY OF WALES: TRINITY SAINT DAVID PRIFYSGOL CYMRU: Y DRINDOD DEWI SANT School of Business, Finance and Management Ysgol Busnes, Cyllid a Rheolaeth Business Ethics and Social Responsibility SBUS6003 October 2015 – Term 5 February 2016 – Term 6 SBUS6003 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility MODULE CODE: TITLE: DATED: SBUS6003 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility 02/06/2011 LEVEL: CREDITS: 6 20 TEACHING METHODS: Lectures Workshops Independent Study JACS CODE: N200 8% 16% 76% AIM(S) • To introduce students to the particular problems and opportunities experienced in adopting or ignoring corporate social responsibility. • To develop students’ understanding of the relationship between business ethics and management decision making • To develop students understanding of sustainable business issues and how they can be managed, promoted and developed in a business context. LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this module students should be able to: • critically evaluate the tipple bottom line of sustainability as a key goal for business ethics; • critically evaluate the role of ethical theory in decision making in business. • critically appraise stakeholder expectation and its relationship with corporate governance and social responsibility; • research and critically analyse ethical challenges in different organisations; • investigate and critically evaluate an organisation’s management of corporate...
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...Journal of Vacation Marketing http://jvm.sagepub.com/ Benefit segmentation of potential wellbeing tourists Juho Pesonen, Tommi Laukkanen and Raija Komppula Journal of Vacation Marketing 2011 17: 303 DOI: 10.1177/1356766711423322 The online version of this article can be found at: http://jvm.sagepub.com/content/17/4/303 Published by: http://www.sagepublications.com Additional services and information for Journal of Vacation Marketing can be found at: Email Alerts: http://jvm.sagepub.com/cgi/alerts Subscriptions: http://jvm.sagepub.com/subscriptions Reprints: http://www.sagepub.com/journalsReprints.nav Permissions: http://www.sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav Citations: http://jvm.sagepub.com/content/17/4/303.refs.html >> Version of Record - Oct 14, 2011 What is This? Downloaded from jvm.sagepub.com at EMIRATES AHM on February 25, 2012 Article Journal of Vacation Marketing 17(4) 303–314 ª The Author(s) 2011 Reprints and permission: sagepub.co.uk/journalsPermissions.nav DOI: 10.1177/1356766711423322 jvm.sagepub.com Benefit segmentation of potential wellbeing tourists Juho Pesonen, Tommi Laukkanen and Raija Komppula University of Eastern Finland, Finland Abstract The purpose of this study is to segment tourists according to the benefits they seek from a tourism destination. These segments are examined in order to find attractive segments for local wellbeing products. Segmentation in the context of wellbeing and wellness provides companies information...
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...UNDERSTANDING CUSTOMER NEEDS Barry L. Bayus Kenan-Flagler Business School University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC 27599 (919)962-3210 cherryflavorine@gmail.com January 2005 Revised November 2007 prepared for Shane, S. (ed.), Blackwell Handbook of Technology and Innovation Management, Cambridge, MA: Blackwell Publishers The comments of the following people on an earlier draft are greatly appreciated: Sridhar Balasubramanian, Dick Blackburn, Paul Bloom, Ed Cornet, Ely Dahan, Abbie Griffin, Steve Hoeffler, Erin MacDonald, Jackki Mohr, Bill Moore, Vithala Rao, Allan Shocker, and Gal Zauberman. Introduction Touted as the “most significant category innovation since toilet paper first appeared in roll form in 1890,” dispersible (flushable) moist toilet tissue on a roll was introduced in the United States by Kimberly Clark in 2001. According to a corporate press release, Cottonelle Fresh Rollwipes was a breakthrough product that “delivers the cleaning and freshening of pre-moistened wipes with the convenience and disposability of toilet paper.” Internal market research seemed to indicate that there was a clear customer need for a new product to supplement dry toilet paper. Surveys and focus groups revealed that over 60% of adult consumers had experimented with a moist cleaning method (e.g., using baby wipes, wetting a washcloth, sprinkling water on dry toilet paper) and one out of four used a moist cleaning method...
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...AFRICA DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ADRRI) JOURNAL (www.adrri.org) ISSN: 2343-6662 VOL. I, No.1, pp 1-8,October, 2013 AFRICA DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ADRRI) JOURNAL ADRRI JOURNAL (www.adrri.org) ISSN: 2343-6662 VOL. I, No.1, pp 1-8,October, 2013 Effects of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Social Science Research Han Ping FUNG1,* 1 Technology Consulting, Hewlett-Packard, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia *Han Ping FUNG (Email: corresponding han-ping.fung@hp.com) Abstract As more and more ICT tools being developed and used in social science research, it is a good idea to reflect how ICT had effects on social science research as a whole as there is a lacking of such study. This study is underpinned on and concurred with DeLone & McLean’s (1992, 2003) Information Systems (IS) Success Model in which ICT had effects on productivity of social science researchers. This study is based on participative observation approach in which ICT had effects on social science research in the following three ICT application areas: a) Pre-data analysis, b) Data analysis, and c) Post-data analysis. These three ICT application areas had improved a researcher’s productivity in terms of speed, quantity, quality, complexity as well as cost perspective is also discussed. Some concerns of using ICT are also included in this paper which encompasses: a) High learning curve, b) Revised expectation on researcher, c) Research by the convenient of big data...
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...The Advantages of SWOT Analysis Because of the constantly changing conditions in the monetary market, the quick response to challenges becomes more and more important to all companies. However, in order to survive in the economic battle, business owners should make the best use of the SWOT analysis to gain a thorough overview of their business. The SWOT analysis is a management tool that is mainly for observing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of business. It can be used on companies, as well as on persons, to identify their internal and external elements, evaluate the overall conditions, and make strategies and future plans according to the results. As Simoneaux, and Stroud (2011) state in their article “SWOT Analysis: The Annual Check-Up for a Business” that one of the main benefits of the SWOT analysis is that it makes people thinking and preparing in advance to challenges, not the late solution to the problems(2011, p75). However, some people point out that because of the simplicity of either conducting the analysis or the analysis itself, the results of the SWOT analysis may not be as accurate as people think. Although SWOT analysis may not generate specific solutions to the existing or approaching problems, it still has the advantages of low cost, clarity of business‘s overall conditions, and the unlimitedness of applying to any kind of business. The one main advantage of SWOT analysis is the low cost. In recent marketplaces, nearly everyone can run...
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