...Module 1: Digital Photography Critical Analysis Digital Photography 1. Introduction A sailor planting a wet one on a nurse, Man walking on the moon, a student standing up to a line of tanks, and the horrifying moment a plane crashed into a skyscraper. Figure 1 –"V-J Day, Times Square, 1945", a.k.a. "The Kiss" “Man on the Moon, Apollo 11, 1969” "Tiananmen Square, China, 1989" “9/11 Attacks, New York City, 2001” All of these iconic images from history would be nothing but memories without the invention of photography. The power of photography has allowed us to see distant places, events before our lifetime, people from foreign lands and tragedies including war; all through the view of a lens. In just under 200 years, photography has transformed the world we live in enabling us to see not only beyond the boundaries of time and location but also beyond the range of human vision through macro, infrared and high-speed photography. Figure 2 – High Speed Photography, Bullet shot through an apple 1 Module 1: Digital Photography Critical Analysis Photography has changed a lot since its inception, what once was a painstakingly slow process involving specialized equipment and chemicals has become a revolutionary digital medium accessible by virtually anyone. 2. A Brief History of Cameras While the founding ideas behind what would become photography date back as far as the ancient Romans, the real history of cameras starts in the 17th century. Photography’s...
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...Business China and the World Trade Organization P13608 Module Outline Module Convenor: Dr Chieh Huang AB Room 379 chieh.huang@nottingham.edu.cn Office hours: Monday 10:30-12:30 10 credits TB329 Tuesday 2-4 PM 10 weekly two-hour lecture/seminars The course is taught by way of lecture/seminars which are two hours in length. The form of the lecture/seminars will be flexible, depending on the topic under consideration. Students are expected to participate fully in discussions in lecture/seminars and to have read all the set Essential Reading before class. Credits: Lecture Venue and Times Method of Delivery & Frequency on Class: Method and Criteria of Assessment: 100% Coursework (5000 words) Essay Submission Deadline is 4pm, Wednesday 27 November 2013 Topics: Please choose one area listed below and discuss its recent development in the context of China. You will need to narrow down your focus and set your own essay topic. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Non-market Economies in the WTO Energy Industry and the WTO Environment and the WTO Commentary on one WTO case involving China Self-selected topic upon approval (You are most welcome to decide a topic yourself. Once you decide to do so, however, you need to submit your topic and an one-paragraph abstract before 4pm 31 October. ) Module Aims: To give the students a broad knowledge of the multilateral trading system and China’s interaction with that system through focusing on several key sectoral topics. The module will also reinforce...
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...manager's training. Course Credit: 3.0 units Course Prerequisite: QUAMET2 Objectives: General To analyze the concepts and practices that are useful in understanding the management of a firm’s operations. . Specific The students are also expected to be able to: 1. Evaluate the roles of the Operations Manager in the over-all organizational structure. 2. Solve problems and important issues confronting operations managers in the global perspective. 3. Apply the tools that gain competitive advantage for the organization through operations strategies. COURSE OUTLINE Week 1 Module 1 Course Syllabus Module 2 Class Rules and Expectations Topic: Operations and Supply Chain Management Strategy. Objectives: 1. To know the importance of operations/supply chain management. 2. To illustrate the differences and similarities between manufacturing and service activities. 3. Characterize supply...
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...ASB-3101 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Credits: 10 Contact hours: 23 Semester: 1 Pre-requisites: ASB-2104 Module organiser: Sally Sambrook Note: This module is available through the medium of Welsh (ACB-3101). Aims: To examine issues and developments in the field of contemporary human resource management (HRM). To develop an understanding of the complex issues facing human resource (HR) specialists and line managers in meeting their responsibilities for selecting, deploying, training, appraising, rewarding, relating to and retaining human resources. Learning Outcomes: On completing the module, students are expected to be able to: • Explain the contribution of the HR function to corporate strategy; • Discuss the processes of recruitment, assessment and selection; • Outline activities involved in developing human resources and facilitating learning; • Explain the link between rewards, motivation and performance; • Critically evaluate the changing employment relationship, assessing the role of trade unions and other forms of employee involvement. Module Content: • History of the HR function, theories and models of HRM; • The roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in HRM; • The changing nature of work, managing diversity, technology and flexibility; • Human resourcing: recruitment and selection, human resource planning; • Reward and performance management; • Employee relations, employment legislation...
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...MAY/JUNE 2007 HISTORY Copyright © 2007 Caribbean Examinations Council ® St Michael Barbados All rights reserved 2 HISTORY CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATIONS MAY/JUNE 2007 GENERAL COMMENTS The format of the Examination in CAPE History is similar for both Unit 1 and Unit 2. Paper 01 in each unit consisted of nine short-answer questions, three on each Module. The questions were intended to assess the range of content covered by the syllabus, and questions were set on each theme. Candidates were expected to answer all nine questions. This paper was worth 30 per cent of the candidates’ overall grade. Paper 02, on the other hand, emphasized depth of coverage. Three questions were set on each Module, one of which required candidates to analyse extracts from a set of documents related to one of the themes in the Module. The other two questions were extended essays. Both the document analysis and the essay questions required well-developed and clearly reasoned responses. Candidates were required to choose three questions, one from each Module. They were required to respond to one document analysis and two essay questions. This paper contributed 50 per cent to the candidates’ overall grade. Paper 03, was the internal assessment component. Candidates were required to complete a research paper on a topic of their choice from within the syllabus. This paper contributed 20 per cent to the candidates’ overall grade. Unit 1: The Caribbean in the Atlantic World Paper 1- Short Responses...
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...Module Guide In this module, we shall cover: 1. Module Aims 2. Module Outcomes 3. Module Units 4. Module Assessment Submission 5. Module Assessment: Formative activities 6. Module assessment: Final Summative assessment 7. Your Faculty Team 8. Reading sources . Module Aims * An understanding of the current state of knowledge around entrepreneurship and start-up models and research as a platform for the market research of a potential business opportunity. * Recognition of progress from idea to an opportunity through a creative but also measured feasibility study * Learning through a practical market research process sourcing relevant current data with judgement and confidence towards justifying a perceived opportunity and its implementation. * Understanding the relevance of group and network resources in business opportunity preparation and the student’s own self efficacy in terms of ability, adaptability and behaviours in these social contexts. Module Outcomes On completion of this module you will be able to: 1) Analyse and understand the key concepts around opportunity, entrepreneurial behaviour and the factors in the process of start-up and survival 2) Identify ideas to create opportunities, national or international, through a feasibility analysis and evaluation using relevant disciplines and frameworks 3) Recognise the tension between the creative (innovative) and measured elements (data analysis and evaluation) of a...
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...reproduced, in whole or in part without permission in from University College Dublin. Module Co-ordinator: Dr Yousef Eiadat & Dr Richard Tan Contact details Mobile: TBA Office: TBA Email: rich_bsc@yahoo.com.sg 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Welcome message 1. INTRODUCTION a. Background details b. Module aims 2. MODULE OUTLINE a. Module learning outcomes b. Themes and topics c. Learning supports 3. MODULE DELIVERY SCHEDULE a. Session arrangements b. Student engagement c. Office hours arrangements 4. ASSESSMENT DETAILS a. Assignments b. Module assessment components i. Pre module assignment ii. Group project iii. Examination 5. GRADING a. University grading policy b. Grade descriptors for assessment components 6. CONCLUDING COMMENTS APPENDICES 5 6 10 12 16 19 21 3 Welcome message Welcome to this unit on Business Policy. Dr Yousef Eiadat will be joining me in teaching this course. In this unit we aim to build skills in Strategic planning – the analysis behind strategic decisions, the crafting of strategies and the implementation of them to ensure organisational success. Strategy involves managing the interface between an organization and its external environment. To this end, the first three topics develop skills in strategic analysis, leading to consideration of the positioning of an organisation in its strategic environment. These cover internal and external analysis, and the options in setting strategic...
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...------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- STUDY GUIDE ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- MSc14/15 FT / Singapore ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Copyright October 2012 Author: Dr Yousef Eiadat and Dr Richard Tan (2012) This manual was prepared for University College Dublin as a comprehensive support for students completing the above mentioned Degree programme. © This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part without permission in from University College Dublin. ------------------------------------------------- Module Co-ordinator: Dr Yousef Eiadat & Dr Richard Tan ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Contact details...
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...Options and Core Modules 1. ‘Zeugnisse guten Willens, zugleich aber wieder Dokumente der Ratlosigkeit’ (Günther Mahal). Discuss with reference to a representative selection of texts from the material in the collection Die Berliner Moderne, 1885-1914. 2. ‘Tatsächlich ist es die Erfahrung der Großstadt Berlin, die Konfrontation eines in der Provinz herangebildeten kleinbürgerlichen Bewußtseins mit der Hektik, der Unübersichtlichkeit, den Massenmenschen, dem Elend der industrialisierten Metropole, aus denen die Entstehung der künstlerischen Moderne, ihr unklarer und widersprüchlicher Charakter verstanden werden können.’ (Jürgen Schutte and Peter Sprengel). Discuss with reference to a representative selection of texts or visual material produced before 1930 that you have studied on the module. 3. ‘Die psychologische Grundlage, auf der der Typus großstädtischer Individualitäten sich erhebt, ist die Steigerung des Nervenlebens, die aus dem raschen und ununterbrochenen Wechsel äußerer und innerer Eindrücke hervorgeht.’ (Georg Simmel). Analyse the significance of Simmel’s essay ‘Die Großstädte und das Geistesleben’ of 1903 for an understanding of Walther Ruttmann’s film Berlin. Die Sinfonie der Großstadt. 4. Compare and contrast the representation of modernity and the urban metropolis in Walther Ruttmann’s film Berlin. Die Sinfonie der Großstadt and a representative selection of texts or visual material produced before 1930 that you have studied on this module. 5. Does the...
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...FULL NAME : LINH PHUONG TRAN STUDENT ID : BH12027 UOG ID : 000792235 MODULE CODE : BUSI1317 MODULE TUTOR : HA NGUYEN MODULE NAME : STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT COURSE : BA ( HON) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INTAKE : MARCH 2013 TITLE : LENOVO EAST MEETS WEST OUTLINE TABLE CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 4 II. LENOVO HISTORY AND VISION STATEMENT 4 III. LENOVO SWOT ANALYSIS 6 1. External factors (O- opportunity and T-threat) 6 2. Internal factors ( S- strength and W-weakness) 9 IV. LENOVO STRATEGIC CHOICES 13 V. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 14 List of figure Figure | Name | page | 1 | The Lenovo history timeline | 4 | 2 | Lenovo vision statement | 5 | 3 | Porter’s Diamond model | 6 | 4 | Lenovo Porter’s Diamond model | 7 | 5 | Strength in Lenovo’s structure | 10 | 6 | Lenovo CAGE framework | 11 | 7 | Lenovo strategic implementation | 13 | 8 | strategic triangle | 14 | I. INTRODUCTION Thomas L.Friedman reminded to the term "Flat world" as the way to describe to an era of new World economy. Which including the globalization, intense competition, a big market without borders, the variety and combination of cultures in the World (Thomas L. Friedman, 2005; Victor K. Fung, el, at 2007; Ronald Aronica and Mtetwa Ramdoo, 2006). In fact, The change, updates, innovation and competition in technology industry are taking a level higher, because it happening every days, every hours (Jeffrey T. Macher, David C. Mowery; 2004). Factors...
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...The Impact of ‘Lean’ The purpose of this module: This module will look at how to manage within a lean environment and what considerations need to be taken account of when making management decisions. We will then look at the impact of lean across several industry sectors and conclude my looking at the way Lean and Six Sigma have become closely integrated. Timing: 60 – 90 minutes Lean Process Management When you start to undertake Lean reviews within an organization you have the opportunity to integrate it into the corporate strategy and long term vision for the business. Agreeing to review all production areas within a business to ensure they are efficient using lean methodology can make a big difference to the way you perform and deliver. Lean Process Management Many organizations use the balanced scorecard to report on their performance. The balanced scorecard reports on performance by four quadrants or areas to demonstrate how the business is moving towards its vision or corporate strategy. These areas are Financial, Customer, internal business processes and learning and growth. Lean has significant overlap with these areas to help develop and achieve the corporate goals. Lean Process Management It focuses on the customer and their values, it measures structured improvements, often with financial values, it puts quality and internal process improvement as a continual cycle and it engages with all employees offering ...
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...WEEK SIX; Time and date TBA KIMEP SUMMER I 2010 COURSE NUMBER: LAW5901 COURSE NAME: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS CLASS TIME: MTWTHF 20:15 – 21:45, HALL, NEW BUILDING FINAL EXAM: WEEK SIX; Time and date TBA Instructor: Prof. Dr. John JA Burke BA, JD, Ph.D. E-Mail: jburke@kimep.kz Office: 119, New Building Hours: Appointment Only Instructor: Prof. Dr. John JA Burke BA, JD, Ph.D. E-Mail: jburke@kimep.kz Office: 119, New Building Hours: Appointment Only INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Joseph E. Stiglizt, the winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Economics, states, “We have a process of “globalisation” analogous to the earlier processes in which national economies were formed. Unfortunately, we have no world government, accountable to the people of every country, to oversee the globalisation process in a fashion comparable to the way national governments guided the nationalisation process. Instead we have a system that might be called global governance without global government.” While Stiglizt acknowledges the benefits of globalisation in...
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...Gujarat Technological University MBA Semester - IV Syllabus for MBA Programme effective from the Academic Year 2009-10 onwards The course curriculum and syllabus for MBA of Gujarat Technological University are devised considering the norms of AICTE/UGC. While preparing the syllabus, the syllabi of different national level universities/institutions have been taken into account. This syllabus has endeavoured to strike a balance between theory and practice and classic and contemporary concepts. The MBA programme of Gujarat Technological University (GTU) will be conducted on a semester basis with four semesters spread over two academic years. The duration of each semester will be around 15 weeks. In each semester there will be seven courses/subjects. In the first year all the 14 courses are compulsory. In the second year there will be three types of courses, namely, compulsory, electives and sectorial specialisation. The MBA programme will have four electives, namely, Marketing, Finance, Human Resource and Information Systems. A student can choose any one of the four electives. There will be five sectorial specialization areas, namely, Retail, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, Rural and Cooperatives, Public Systems and Policy, and Banking and Insurance. A candidate has to opt for one of the sectorial areas. In each semester of the second year there will be three compulsory courses, three electives and one sectorial course, thus making a total of six compulsory courses, six elective...
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...Bolman Pullins Office: 3051 Stranahan Hall (mailbox in ST 3007) Phone: 419/530-4273 FAX: 419/530-4610 Email: Ellen.Pullins@utoledo.edu Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdsays 9:00-11:30 Objectives - What you should know/do at the end of the course: 1. You will be able to discuss the differences between business and consumer marketing. 2. You will demonstrate an understanding of the strategic process as it relates to business marketing. 3. You will be able to conduct an industry analysis on an industry that markets to businesses. 4. You will be able to make decisions and apply concepts to real world situations. Course Materials: Dwyer and Tanner, Business Marketing, Selected Readings (full book can be used if preferred: 4th edition) Videos, powerpoint notes, and other material on the Blackboard site Criteria and Assignments: Quizzes (5 at 10 points each) 50 points Company Analysis Project (4 Reports at 25 points each) 100 points Company Analysis Final Posted Project 50 points Exercises 75 points • Posted personal profile, group sign up • Exercises 1-5 • Comments on other students’ projects • Peer Evaluation Professionalism (discussion questions, other communication, responsiveness/quality, conferences, peer assessment) 25 points Grading Scale: Course grades will be assigned based on total points accumulated on the components listed above as follows: |92% and higher = A ...
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...Starting: 29 June 2014 Application Deadline: Early Decision 28 February 2014 Regular Decision 15 April 2014 (Batch 5) (Classes conducted on-campus as well as off-campus) Certificate Programme on Business Analytics and Intelligence BATCH 5 in god We trust, All Others Must Bring data - W edwards deming he theory of bounded rationality proposed by nobel laureate Herbert Simon is evermore significant today with increasing complexity of the business problems; limited ability of human mind to analyze alternative solutions and the limited time available for decision making. introduction of enterprise resource planning (eRP) systems has ensured availability of data in many organizations; however, traditional eRP systems lacked data analysis capabilities that can assist the management in decision making. Business Analytics is a set of techniques and processes that can be used to analyse data to improve business performance through fact-based decision making. Business Analytics is the subset of Business intelligence, which creates capabilities for companies to compete in the market effectively. Business Analytics is likely to become one of the main functional areas in most companies. Analytics companies develop the ability to support their decisions through analytic reasoning using a variety of statistical and mathematical techniques. thomas devonport in his book titled, “competing on analytics: the new science of winning”, claims that a significant proportion of high-performance...
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