...Continuing Academic Success Essay The Foundations for University Success Course is a most beneficial course for both my educational and career endeavors. I am now clearly aware that I must take ownership for my own success. There have also been many advantageous topics introduced which will provide much needed direction. The areas of direction include guidance on the selection of educational and career goals, the value of concise communication in growing my career, ethical direction, analytic and time management skills. My career goal is to obtain the necessary credentials to become a Jr ROTC Instructor. The educational requirements, though essential to obtain employment, are only the basics needed to obtain my goal. I must learn organization, must be able to portray honesty and integrity, to communicate effectively and most importantly be able to instruct all who might enter my classroom. The documentation of career goal, along with the acceptance that I am responsible for my own success has more clearly defined my educational direction to obtain my goal. During this course I learned the value of setting goals and am able to realize this value, by the visualization of the steps needed to obtain the my goal. I realize now that receiving the necessary credentials is not all required to succeed as a Jr ROTC Instructor. I must learn the skills, which will enable me to reach any student regardless of their learning style. “The term learning styles refers to the preferences...
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...surrounding the business under consideration. Joe is very successful and has enough clients to keep him busy, along with at least 50 workers, working six days a week. Joe did not have a lot of money to start a commercial landscaping and tree trimming business, but he did it anyway. He started small, but has plans to expand his business. I would say Joe’s idea is excellent. He decided to start a business in Memphis where commercial landscaping and tree trimming business can flourish 8 months every year. “Location” is the key to a successful business. There are several legal and regulatory issues involved in the commercial landscaping and trimming business. Joe’s company is following the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, Occupational Safety and Health Association Regulations (OSHA) etc. ABC venture capital firm is least likely to face any legal problems in those areas. It is seen that Joe sometimes fires minorities, women, protected class etc. without stating valid reason. This could result in costly lawsuits and cost the reputation of the company. We must convey this to Joe and convince him and make him understand that discrimination on the basis of age , gender, race, etc. must be avoided and also educate him about the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1975, Civil rights Act of 1964,Equal Pay Act 1963,...
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...Adamson University San Marcelino Street, Ermita, Manila Efficient and Effective Ways on How to Pass the CPA Licensure Examination In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in English Communication 2 Presented by: Dela Cruz, Mark Kelvin M. Sumbo, Sherelyn T. Presented to: Prof. Mariedith B. Garcia March 17, 2014 Chapter 1 Introduction CPA board exam is an examination administered to graduates of Accountancy course who wish to become a Certified Public Accountant. Certified Public Accountant is a statutory title given to the qualified accountants and those who have met additional education and experience requirements for certification as CPA. They are also the one who has an adept knowledge in providing public attestation and opinions on financial statements. Every accountant who finished their bachelor’s degree must take the CPA board exam if they want to bring up their profession in another level. The CPA examination is designed to test the entry-level knowledge and skills necessary to protect the public interest. This examination is one of many screening devices to assure the competence of those licensed to perform the attest function and to render professional accounting services. Passing the CPA examination or being a Certified Public Accountant means you are in the forefront of your profession. You are capable enough to render professional service in any of the major fields of work in a business like an auditor, tax consultant, controller and the like. A CPA serves...
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...Study Skills for Postgraduate Learning | Planning & Reflecting at Postgraduate Level | [Student Name] [Student ID] [Submission Date] | Table of Contents Abstract 3 Task 1: Development of a Research Strategy 4 Task 2: Development of a Project Plan 7 Task 3: Reflective Piece 10 Effectiveness of My Research Strategy & Project Plan 10 Problems Faced and Learning: 10 Learned Time Management Skills and Reflection Skills: 11 New Learning during the Research Project: Reviewing a Case Study 11 Conclusion from the Case study 13 My Reflections on the Research Questions: 13 References 14 Abstract The point addressed in this research document is the Importance of Planning and Reflection Skills at Postgraduate Level and also an assumption that post graduate students acquire planning and critical reflection skills automatically during their post graduate studies. Planning, critical thinking and reflecting are the pillars of the postgraduate study, managerial work and continuing professional development (CPD). “It is not sufficient simply to have an experience in order to learn. Without reflecting upon this experience it may quickly be forgotten, or its learning potential lost. It is from the feelings and thoughts emerging from this reflection that generalizations or concepts can be generated. And it is generalizations that allow new situations to be tackled effectively.” (Gibbs 1988) Reflection is a key element in any successful planning. You are...
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...EST 1 Carlye Chandler EST 1 Task 2 297235 310.2.3-08 A. Standards and Procedures Company X values each and every employee and has selected each one to represent this company to perform daily business responsibilities as ethically as possible while utilizing their personal integrity. The following Code of Conduct has been implemented to serve as a guideline for all employees to follow while performing their everyday assigned job duties at our company. The requirement of our company is to always conduct ourselves ethically. The framework for ethical behavior is contained throughout this Code of Conduct. Following this code demonstrates that the employee has a complete understanding of Company X’s expectations of them and exudes ethical behavior. Every employee is expected to know our Code of Conduct and observe it with the highest standards of ethics and integrity in their conduct, as failure to do so, will result in immediate disciplinary action. 1. Employees shall treat all coworkers, management and customers with dignity and respect. Always be kind to others. 2. Employees must always be honest, sincere, and forthright. The success of our company is dependent on trust from everyone employed with us. 3. Employees are expected to always conduct themselves with professionalism and in a businesslike manner. Drinking, drugs, using profanity, fighting, and similar unprofessional activities are strictly prohibited while on the job. 4. Sexual harassment...
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...What's New This Year Publication 5101 All tax preparers, Quality Reviewers, instructors, and Site Coordinators must pass the Intake/Interview and Quality Review test. Income Virtual Currency The IRS announced that convertible virtual currencies, such as Bitcoin, would be treated as property and not as currency, thus creating immediate tax consequences for those using Bitcoins to pay for goods and services. Taxpayers having transactions in virtual currencies are out of scope for the VITA/TCE programs. Standard Deduction The standard deduction for taxpayers who do not itemize deductions on Form 1040, Schedule A, has increased. The standard deduction amounts for 2015 are: * Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Widow(er) - $12,600 (increase of $200) * Head of Household - $9,250 (increase of $150) * Single or Married Filing Separately - $6,300 (increase of $100) Taxpayers who are 65 and Older or are Blind For 2015, the additional standard deduction for taxpayers who are 65 and older or blind is: * Single or Head of Household - $1,550 (no change) Married taxpayers - $1,250 (increase of $50) Personal ExemptionsThe amount a taxpayer can deduct for each exemption increased to $4,000 for 2015. | Standard Mileage For 2015, the following rates are in effect: * 57.5 cents per mile for business miles driven * 23 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations (no change) ...
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...Technology For the Study Leading to a Project Proposal in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Bachelor of Of Makerere University. Supervisor Department of School of Computing and Informatics Technology, Makerere University , +256-41-540628, Fax: +256-41-540620 {note: numbers are standard December 2011 GROUP MEMBERSHIP : # | Names | Registration Number | Signature | 1 | | | | 2 | | | | 3 | | | | 4 | | | | Table of contents 1.0 Introduction 4 2.0 Background to the Problem 4 3.0 Problem Statement 5 Objectives 5 4.1 Main Objective 5 Other Objectives 5 5.0Methodology 6 5.1 Observation Method 6 5.2 Interview Method 6 5.3 Administering Written Questionnaires 6 5.4 Documentation and Archival records 6 6.0 Outcomes 7 7.0 References 8 1.0 Introduction In today’s information age, organizations are required to provide effective, quick and access information .The growing availability of low cost hardware and software avails computerized service provision within the reach of every organization. Service inquiry and response by various stakeholders is increasing dramatically, as stated by Robert Ferguson a receptionist at Marshall University in West Virginia. Therefore these help systems are not very common in developing countries. A number of organizations in such have not realized their importance. However with the increasing demand for service information and the high rate of...
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...While at work employers have a duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others around them who could be affected by the acts or omissions at work. Also, to co-operate with employers and other people to enable them to perform their duties or requirements under the Act. schools have a legal requirement by the Manual Handling Regulations 1992 to carry out any risk assessments. Lifting, carrying pupils or equipment training should be given in every school settings. You should only lift if necessary and use any appropriate equipment provided. To prevent any injury you should bend knees and keep your back straight so no muscle will pull in your back or legs. Schools should have a manual lifting policy to ensure everyone's safety. As with the Health and Safety at work act, adults have a responsibility to care for...
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...Description, Responsibilities’ and Identified Roles Learning Team C Team Management Consulting Group’s (TCMCG) primary objective is to foster success and ensure non-complacency. Analysts are encouraged to adjust their roles, and the roles of others, within the organization. TMCMG feels this development process will better serve the customer and ensures roles match with the abilities of the analyst. Equally important, this process will serve as a valuable feedback process to assess if analyst enjoys serving in the role selected. To ensure efficiency, each analyst has developed their professional knowledge and general manager’s skills through completion of courses with the University of Phoenix. Professional Development and Management courses consist of: Theory, Practice, and Application; Cultural Diversity; Ethics in Management; Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision-Making; Human Motivation; and Team Dynamics for Managers. Let’s Meet the Analyst Team Analyst Jane Budde Title: Diversity Appreciation Coach Specialty: Decision Analysis and Resolution Description and Purpose: Ms. Budde identifies the role of diversity within organizations. She strengthens relationships, team work, and unity within the organization by increasing awareness of uniqueness, strengths, and individuality of each member of the organization to fully understand and analyze decisions necessary to establish equitable resolution. Additionally, she dispels myths about diversity, by leading organization...
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...casements are extremely corroded, but he was not required to observe them in the survey. Consequently, if the casements go unfixed they could possibly collapse and kill hundreds of people. As a result, Brock contacted Julie about the dilemma, and she immediately informed her client. Sadly, her client ignores the problem because the casements are not a requirement in the structural survey, and indicates to her that he still plans on having the...
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...Guidance for audit committees Reviewing auditor independence November 2003 The Combined Code on Corporate Governance – July 2003 C.3 Audit Committee and Auditors Main Principle: The board should establish formal and transparent arrangements for considering how they should apply the financial reporting and internal control principles and for maintaining an appropriate relationship with the company’s auditors. Code provisions C.3.1 The board should establish an audit committee of at least three, or in the case of smaller companies two, members, who should all be independent non-executive directors. The board should satisfy itself that at least one member of the audit committee has recent and relevant financial experience. C.3.2 The main role and responsibilities of the audit committee should be set out in written terms of reference and should include: • to monitor the integrity of the financial statements of the company, and any formal announcements relating to the company’s financial performance, reviewing significant financial reporting judgements contained in them; • to review the company’s internal financial controls and, unless expressly addressed by a separate board risk committee composed of independent directors, or by the board itself, to review the company’s internal control and risk management systems; • to monitor and review the effectiveness of the company’s internal audit function; • to make recommendations to the board, for it to put to the shareholders...
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...LIBERTY UNIVERSITY 4-MAT Book Review 1 Submitted to Dr. Thomas Hutchinson in Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of LEAD 510 Biblical Foundations of Christian Leadership by Rooshawn Pratt April 1, 2016 ABSTRACT Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches, is a book that takes an observation of leadership in its current state and it looks to improve leadership for the future. The authors Robert Banks and Bernice Ledbetter, take a look at all areas of leadership, use their experiences in the work place, weave in faith to create a beautiful evaluation to help us become better Christian leaders for today and the next generation. This book “is a summary of academic approaches and concrete experiences. It is a fruit of biblical investigation and reflection on our own experiences. It is exercise in cultural analysis and theological exploration.” This book takes a different approach compared to other books o leadership. Banks and Ledbetter show us how using our faith in leadership can be beneficial and even necessary. “This book surveys the evolution of understanding about leadership and asks important questions about faith and leading that are necessary to consider if leadership is to have a future.” This book asks all the right questions to make us ponder on our role as leaders and how we are utilizing our faith in our role as leaders. They use an example of one of our greatest Christian leaders, The Apostle Paul and...
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...CO2520 Communications GRADED ASSIGNMENTS ------------------------------------------------- Graded Assignment Requirements This document includes all of the assignment requirements for the graded assignments in this course. Your instructor will provide the details about when each assignment is due. Unit 1 Assignment 1: Models of Communication Learning Objectives and Outcomes * Define “communication”. * Apply each of the four models of human communication. Course Objectives supported by this activity: * Describe how communication methods and standards have changed over time. * Evaluate examples of written, oral, and visual communications to determine if they conform to ethical and professional standards. Assignment Requirements Read pp. 11-18 in the textbook. Draw each of the models from the book including the fourth model that the textbook authors added. Under each model, define and evaluate your understanding of the communication channels and processes at work with each model in three to five sentences. Describe how each model builds on the previous model with at least one sentence. Write down and evaluate the definition of communication provided from the textbook authors with three or more sentences. Required Resources Human Communication in Society, Chapter 1, pp. 11-18 Submission Requirements This assignment is a graded, in-class assignment. You have 60 minutes to complete the assignment. At the end of the 60 minutes, turn...
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...Musk composed initial three-person board of the company. As a relative new and fast growing company, Tesla Motors has changed its Board of Directors almost every year from 2004 to 2009. In these 5 five years, the company raised over $200 million by six funding events (see exhibit 1). For each time the company raised capital, Tesla Motors chose a lead investor to be the member of Board of Directors. For example, in 2004, Elon Musk invested $6.3 million out of $7.5 million during Tesla’s first funding event Series A. Therefore, he obtained chairmanship of the board in that year. Then through the following funding events Series B, C and D and E, several investors have become the members of board as well. In 2009, in order to meet the requirements of IPO, Tesla added its first fully independent director Brad Buss. The company also established formal board committees for audit, compensation and nominating and governance as preparation for the impending IPO. In June 2010, Tesla Motors finally went public in an initial public offering at 226.1 million. The IPO was priced at $17 per share. And by now, Tesla’s stock price is $198 per share, which is 11 times of its original stock price. Moreover, Tesla Motors increased its enterprise value to 24.87 billion four years after it went public. Roles and recent challenges of the Board Tesla’s Board of Directors has very defined roles and responsibilities within the company and is able to exercise a...
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...COMPONENTS OF THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL (Source: Brynard & Hanekom (1997): Introduction to research in Public Administration and related academic disciplines; J L van Schaik Academic Publishers, Pretoria, pages 24- 26) Research encompasses various components which need to be explained or described in a research proposal. The term "research proposal" indicates that a specific course of action will be followed. The following components can be regarded as steps in the writing of the research proposal. They are important and should be followed for the actual composition of the proposal: 1. Title page of the research proposal A research proposal should be submitted with a title page on which full particulars pertaining to the following appear: the name of the researcher; student number; course; and the following wording: Research proposal in preparation of a research project with the following proposed detail:"..... " (For example: "The education in Public Administration of chief directors employed in provincial government departments") 2. Introduction Emphasise the importance of the proposed research and describe the research topic or theme. This is usually done in one or two paragraphs. In all cases it should be stated whether a relationship exists between the proposed research and research undertaken before. If no such research has been undertaken previously, this should be pointed out. 3. Motivation Present, as clearly as possible, the source of interest...
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