...Males are therefore expected to mate with as many females as possible, while females are expected to be discriminating. However, given a simultaneous choice between two females of variable quality, it may be adaptive for a male to choose the higher quality female. A wide variety of animals tend to select mates based on judgment of particular qualities they possess which may indicate important information about a potential mate (Jones, 1992). Previous studies have shown that often males use female size as a cue for assessing the size and quality of their clutch (Whiting & Bateman, 1999). In the lizard, Platysaurus broadleyi, previous studies have found that males often tend to select larger females, possibly for this reason (Fitzgerald,1982 ;Rostker, 1983 ;Whiting & Bateman, 1999). found that Fecundity is an important aspect of female quality that may be evaluated by males (Trivers, 1972). Clutch size in P is fixed at two and Mou- broadleyi (van Wyk ton, 1996). However, egg size can reasonably be ex- pected to positively correlate with maternal body size, as has been reported for many lizard species with fixed clutch size (e.g., Andrews and Rand, 1974; Vitt, 1986; Doughty, 1997). This in turn may give larger offspring a competitive advantage (Lack, 1954; but see Sinervo et al., 1992). Based on this assumption, we tested the hypothesis that given a choice, males choose larger females. Phenotypic factors such as maternal nutritional condition and allocation ...
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...INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANUAL The Government of India (GOI) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration, have designed the ‘‘Innovations in Family Planning Services’’ (IFPS) project to serve as a catalyst in reorienting and revitalizing the contry’s Family Planning program The IFPS project has selected the state of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) as the primary site and testing ground for program innovations. The IFPS project proposes to assist the state of U.P. to significantly reduce the total fertility rate through comprehensive improvement and expansion of Family Planning services. To achieve this purpose, the project has three objectives which are as follows : 1. Increase access to family planning services 2. Improve the quality of family planning services 3. Promote family planning services The IFPS project, as anticipated currently, will have a life of 10 years State Innovations in Family Planning Services Project Agency (SIFPSA) registered as a society in Lucknow (U.P.), will be responsible for implementation of the IFPS project. It will function as a facilitator, stimulator and initiator in strengthening family planning services delivery in the public sector as well as in the private sector. The Human Resources manual, which follows, lays down the objectives, policies and procedures of the various aspects of Human Resources Management and Development for SIFPSA. In most organizations, the Human Resources (HR) manual evolves...
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...Introduction to Operations Management McGraw-Hill/Irwin Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. What is operations? The part of a business organization that is responsible for producing goods or services How can we define operations management? The management of systems or processes that create goods and/or provide services Instructor Slides 1-2 Goods are physical items that include raw materials, parts, subassemblies, and final products. •Automobile •Computer •Oven •Shampoo Services are activities that provide some combination of time, location, form or psychological value. •Air travel •Education •Haircut •Legal counsel Instructor Slides 1-3 Supply Chain – a sequence of activities and organizations involved in producing and delivering a good or service Suppliers’ suppliers Direct suppliers Producer Distributor Final Customers Instructor Slides 1-4 Instructor Slides 1-5 Organization Marketing Operations Finance Instructor Slides 1-6 Value-Added Inputs •Land •Labor •Capital •Information Transformation/ Conversion Process Outputs •Goods •Services Measurement and Feedback Measurement and Feedback Control Measurement and Feedback Feedback = measurements taken at various points in the transformation process Control = The comparison of feedback against previously established standards to determine if corrective action is needed. Instructor...
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...1. Non procedural query language can be related with • A. Function dependency • B. B tree • C. Domain calculus • D. Relational algebric operators Answer: Option C 2.Administrative supervision of database activities is responsibility of • A. Database administrator • B. DP Manager • C. DB Manager • D. None of above Answer: Option A 1. 3. 3.The command that adds a new field to an active database is • A. MODIFY LABEL • B. MODIFY COMMAND • C. MODIFY STRUCTURE • D. MODIFY REPORT Answer: Option C 4.Which command is used to set a link between two database files • A. JOIN • B. UPDATE • C. BROWSE • D. SET RELATION Answer: Option D 5.The distinguishable parts of a record are called • A. files • B. data • C. fields • D. formats Answer: Option C 6.Related fields in a data base are grouped to form • A. data file • B. data record • C. menu • D. bank Answer: Option B 7.Data item characteristics that are important in data management include • A. punctuation • B. language • C. spelling • D. width Answer: Option D 8.Data dictionary tell DBMS • A. what files are in the database • B. what attributes are processed by data • C. what these files contain • D. all of above 9.Data management system may be implemented as • A. system software • B. application software • C. computer program ...
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...Free Management Library Operations Management Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Operations management focuses on carefully managing the processes to produce and distribute products and services. Usually, small businesses don't talk about "operations management", but they carry out the activities that management schools typically associate with the phrase "operations management." Major, overall activities often include product creation, development, production and distribution. (These activities are also associated with Product and Service Management. However product management is usually in regard to one or more closely related product -- that is, a product line. Operations management is in regard to all operations within the organization.) Related activities include managing purchases, inventory control, quality control, storage, logistics and evaluations. A great deal of focus is on efficiency and effectiveness of processes. Therefore, operations management often includes substantial measurement and analysis of internal processes. Ultimately, the nature of how operations management is carried out in an organization depends very much on the nature of products or services in the organization, for example, retail, manufacturing, wholesale, etc. Sections of This Topic Include: Purchasing Control and Coordinating Function of Management Product and Service Management Quality Management Inventory Management Logistics and Transportation Management Facilities...
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...The Model of Choice The model of choice as an OD practitioner to solve this problem will be the Action Research Model, due to the following reasons:- 1- It focuses more on solving specific problems facing an organization rather than grasping opportunities. 2- It involves considerable collaboration among organization members and OD practitioners through a cyclical process in which initial research about the organization provides information that guide subsequent actions. 3- It places heavy emphasis on data gathering and diagnosis prior to action planning and implementation, as well as careful evaluation of results after action is taken. Steps of Action Research Model to solve the problem a- Problem Identification:- The Bank executives noticed that there is a major rift in the relationship between AAIB bank employees and the newly acquired MAIB employees that were noticed through the following symptoms :- 1- There were several disagreements between many employees. Some of these disagreements turned to fights which needed a third party intervention to end them. The common factor between the disagreements which took place was that they were, most of the time, between an AAIB employee of AAIB origin and an ex-MAIB employee. 2- Several complaints began to arise and be received from customers. Most of the customers began to complain that they feel that they are dealing with two different identities i.e. two different banks when they deal with an AAIB branch with AAIB origin...
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...Assignment – Manage workforce planning Assessment due date: Click here to enter a date. Instructions You can use Fynntown scenario, or develop a workforce plan of approximately 4 x A4 pages based on your own organisation. Alternatively, you can use the template provided or develop your own Workforce Plan. Fynntown Scenario: You are an ambitious Customer Service Team Leader at Fynntown City Council Customer Service Centre (FCC CSC). FCC CSC does not currently have a good reputation for customer service with either the business or general community. You have a lot of ideas on how to improve this situation, but as a Team Leader, you do not have the authority to implement any of these ideas. Also, you have recently undertaken a risk assessment that identified workforce planning, in particular a skills gap within the CSC, as a significant risk to the organisation. There is a genuine risk that FCC will lose its State and Federal Government funding, which accounts for 40% of all Council funds, if customer service isn’t dramatically improved within 18 months. Consequently, the Council members are desperate to see improvements, without cutting into current spending or increasing rates. Fynntown documents available for research. • Fynntown Council’s Draft Community Strategic Plan 2012 – 2013 (to be found in Additional Resources) • Fynntown Council’s 2012-2013 Operational Plan (to be found in Additional Resources) • Fynntown Customer Service Centre...
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...Part one: Multiple choices: 1. The approach focused mainly on the financial problems of corporate enterprise A). Ignored routine problems 2. These are those shares, which can be redeemed or repaid to the holders after a lapse of the stipulated period A).Redeemable preference shares 3. This type of risk arise from changes in environmental regulations, zoning requirements, fees, licenses and most frequently taxes. A). Political risk 4. It is the cost of capital that is expected to raise funds to finance a capital budget or investment proposal A). Future cost 5. This concept is helpful in formulating a sound & economical capital structure for a firm A). Designing optimal corporate capital structure 6. It is the minimum required rate of return needed to justify the use of capital A). Firms point 7. It arises when there is a conflict of interest among owners, debenture holders and the management A). Agency costs 8. Some guidelines on shares & debentures issued by the government that are very important for the constitution of the capital structure are A). Legal requirement 9. It is that portion of an investments total risk that results from change in the financial integrity of the investment A). Default risk 10. _____________ measure the systematic risk of a security that cannot be avoided through Diversification A).Beta Part Two: 1. What is Annuity kind of cash flow? A).An annuity is stream of equal cash flows. Annuities involve calculations based upon the regular...
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...NAME: ADIL SHARIF ROLL NO: 134876 PROFESSIONALISM Professionalism is the most important thing in the business world. But what is the meaning of professionalism? Is it a characteristic or type of behavior? Or is it an work or attitude ethic or something else totally? The truth is, professionalism is all of these things and more. Understanding the essential of professionalism and how it affect team dynamics professional is the seriousness and sincerity with which you approach your job. Professionals do not waste time. Professionals are thorough, and oftentimes fearful about their work. Professionals always maintain their standards. The truth is, you can put on the expensive dress but that doesn't make you a professionals .The professionalism is to give importance to your customers and understand there need and full fill their demands for this it is necessary to communicate well with the customer as they find it easy to communicate. The professionals should be reliable and finds the way to done the job and full fill his promises professionals should strive to become expert in their field. He should attend seminars take parts in other activities to learn about business. Person should display ethical behavior all the time if someone behave behaves in a rude manner you should treat them with patience for example customer or an employ must tell the truth where the things stand one of the main thing in the business is not letting...
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...Kyakulukuku co. ltd works with partners to make a sustainable improvenment in the lives of the poor. Our program implementation focuses on supporting communities to fulfill their economic rights and achieve sustainable lilvehoods, capacity building and natural resource management. Our operations are guided by core values of excellence, accountability , respect, intergrity and transparency. In order to fulfill its current mandate and to achieve all tis objectives and planned activities, kyakulukuku co. ltd wishes to recruit a middle management officer at the secretaria. Applications for the post of an administrative secretary are invited from qualified individuals from the Republic of Uganda. Job title: administrative Secretary Job Salary scale: G5 Reports to: Director human resource and administration Age: 25-30 Main purpose of the job: To carryout effective mannagment and administration and on the basis thereof to provide efficient secretarial services. Key duties and responsibilities Handle effieciently and effective information management system in the office of the Deputy executive secretary. Professionally handling all incoming and outgoing correspondence; Provide timley responses to routine letters addressed to the company Effective handling of itinerary for the company Effective mangemnent of official events of the company Taking dictation and typping letters other documents during meetings Preparations of quality, accurate and informative speeches...
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...* All assigned chapter readings are covered. * All TCOs are covered. * The Final Exam is 230 points total broken out as follows: 5 Short Answer (10 pts each), 4 Essays (45 pts each). * You have 3.5 hours to complete the exam. * SAVE frequently, because when the time limit is reached you will automatically be exited from the exam. * There are 2 pages for the exam. They do not need to be completed in order. * Help Desk phone number: 800-594-2402. * See Syllabus/"Due Dates for Assignments & Exams" for due date information. Week 8 : Final Exam and Looking Ahead - Final Exam ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Time Remaining: | | Page: 1 2 | Page 1 Question 1.1. (TCO A, B) How is job dissatisfaction reflected in an organization? (Points : 10) Job satisfaction is the collection of feelings and beliefs people have about their jobs. Job satisfaction is a positive feeling about your job resulting from an evaluation of its characteristics as we studied in the last weeks job dissatisfaction is reflected within any organization or company through the attitudes , actions and performance of that dissatisfied employees within that organization, we all agreed in our weekly Discussion that when employees are dissatisfied they are less likely to perform their job effectively and efficiently, show no enthusiasm to go the extra for the company or fellow employees, and tend to be absent a lot, if...
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...it means you are organized and can get somthing done when you are good at planning you can get somthing done in an efficient Communication communication is useful in the workplace so theat you can get a message across clearly when communication doesnt work things can be heard wrong and done wrong when it is effective then people can hear what they are suposed to do so they have no excuse to do thing wrong you also need good verbal communication so you can right a report How to Plan it useful to know how to plan when you are in a work place its useful to establish goal,keep track of what you are doing and have a clear stratergy to get the job done and keep to deadline Time Managment its also good when planning to have good time mangment which involves pacing yourself working at a certain speed and making sure you have things finished at the right time Personal Attributes Age Age can...
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...Wise Judgment Scenario A teenage girl is “in love” with her 17-year-old boyfriend. He is encouraging her to have sex with him saying that he will make sure they only have “protected” sex. This scenario is a very common one among teenagers these days. I can especially relate to this scenario because I was once in the same situation. However, this scenario can be applied to the five components of wise judgment to help come up with an answer, or solution, to this situation. First, there are four components to emotional intelligence one is emotional perception and expression, emotional facilitation of thought, emotional understanding, and emotional management. Emotional perception and expression is the ability to recognize your own emotions as well as recognizing other people’s emotions. Also, this component involves the capacity to both express positive and negative emotions accurately. As a teenager, it is very hard to control your emotions I myself know how this feels I went thourgh this also when I was teenager. For one this teen girl thinks that she is in love with her boyfriend, but for , being so young she could be confusing love for lust or even a very strong liking feelings because these feelings are probably something she has never felt before and are new to her. Emotional facilitation of thought, if developed in this teen girl, could use her emotions to tha could help for more efficient decision-making in this delmia she is having . The only thing is , being a teen...
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...Question1: List five services provided by an operating system, and explain how each creates convenience for users. In which cases would it be impossible for user-level programs to provide these services? Explain your answer. Services provided by an operating system .the following are examples of services provided by an operating system context switching & scheduling, which allocate process cpu time to execute its instructions . memory mangment , which deals with allocating memory to process . Context switching &scheduling which allocate a process cpu time to execute its instructions . Memory management , which deals with allocating memory to process. Interprocess the communication , which deal with facilities to allow concurrently running the process to communicate with each each others . File system which provide higher level files out of low level unstructured data...
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...The Life Styles Inventory (LSI) is a self-assessment diagnostic instrument that measures 12 key thinking patterns, or "styles". The LSI promotes performance change and improvement by increasing personal understanding of one's thinking and behavior. By responding to these 240 inventory items, individuals learn exactly where they need to focus their development efforts, without ambiguity or guesswork. The results of the self-description are plotted on a circular graph for easy visualization of how the individual thinks and behaves in the 12 LSI styles. This profile acts as a personalized developmental needs assessment, calling attention to the individual's strengths as well as areas needing improvement According to the LSI profile show my “primary” style is affiliative. My “backup thinking style is power. The Limiting thinking style was picked was approval. Which I do belive henderd me as times. But to go more indepth about the primary style according to the LSI test people that score a high percentile in affliative are individuals who appreciate people and enjoy being in the company of others. In fact, they tend to be most comfortable when among those with whom they have established strong emotional and social ties. These results didn’t surprise me because I come froma very close knit family and I value relationships with anyone that is close to me, that same relationship extends over into all my frieldships. During my undergarde years I pleadge a sosority and the basis of...
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