...ECON MIDTERM #1 Chapter 1: 1. What goods and services should be produced? * “guns versus butter” decision: * Which of the following is the best example of "what goods and services should be produced?" Selected Answer: the production of SUV’s versus the production of sub-compact cars * Which of the following is an example of how the question of "what goods and services to produce?" is answered by the command process? Selected Answer: government subsidies for windmill energy production How goods and services should be produced? * Involves the allocation of a country’s resources in the production of a particular good or service. * Which of the following is the best example of "how goods and services should be produced?" Selected Answer: the use of additional workers versus the use of machines in the production of goods. 2. Factors of production * factors of production, resources, or inputs are what is utilized in the production process in order to produce output—that is, finished goods. * Factors of production may also refer specifically to the primary factors, which are land, labor (the ability to work), and capital goods applied to production * Resources: Land, Labor, Capital, Entrepreneurship and management skills 3. Scarcity and opportunity cost * Scarcity is the condition in which resources are not available to satisfy all needs and wants of a specified group or people. * Opportunity cost is the amount...
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...AIIAS BUAD635 Quantitative Analysis for Decision-Making Study Guide To accompany the prescribed text: Quantitative Analysis for Management by Render, Stair and Hanna, 11th edition, Prentice Hall, 2012 Unit # 1: Overview and Introduction to Quantitative Analysis Prescribed Text: Quantitative Analysis for Management by Render, Stair and Hanna, 11th edition, Prentice Hall, 2012 – Chapter 1 Objectives of unit 1: After completing this unit, students should be able to: 1. Describe the quantitative analysis approach for management 2. Demonstrate an understanding by applications of quantitative analysis in real world situations 3. Demonstrate the use of modeling in quantitative analysis 4. Use computers and spreadsheet models to perform quantitative analysis 5. Understand the limitations of quantitative analysis 6. Demonstrate/perform break-even analysis. Scope of coverage: Concepts Development 1. Overview of quantitative analysis 2. Defining quantitative analysis 3. The approach to quantitative analysis 4. A quantitative analysis model 5. Using spreadsheet for quantitative analysis 6. Limitation of quantitative analysis Introduction Quantitative analysis for decision-making is the application of a scientific approach to solve management problems. The purpose is to help managers make better decisions. Quantitative analysis encompasses a...
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...Southern Cross University ePublications@SCU Theses 2004 The contribution of business/management education, to small enterprise solvency Peter Ellis Southern Cross University, PeterEllis@YSP.com.au Suggested Citation Ellis, P 2004, 'The contribution of business/management education, to small enterprise solvency', DBA thesis, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW. Copyright P Ellis 2004 For further information about this thesis Peter Ellis can be contacted at peterellis@ysp.com.au ePublications@SCU is an electronic repository administered by Southern Cross University Library. Its goal is to capture and preserve the intellectual output of Southern Cross University authors and researchers, and to increase visibility and impact through open access to researchers around the world. For further information please contact epubs@scu.edu.au. Southern Cross University Doctor of Business Administration The contribution of business/management education, to small enterprise solvency Peter Ellis Submitted to Graduate College of Management Southern Cross University, in partial fulfilment of the Degree of Doctor of Business Administration. 2004 Copyright “The contribution of business/management education, to small enterprise solvency.” Copyright © 2004 by Dr Peter Ellis, who reserves all rights and asserts his right under the Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1988, to be identified as the author of this work. No part of this work may be used or reproduced...
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...DECLARATION This project is my original work and has not been presented for any award in any university SIGNATURE: ______________ DATE: _______________ STUDENTS NAME: ___________________________________________________ REGISTRATION NUMBER: ____________ This research project has been submitted for exam with my approval the university supervisor SIGNATURE: ________________ DATE: ______________ MR KINYUA DEPARTMENT OF MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY i DEDICATION This work is dedicated to my mother Mrs. Perez Akinyi, and my sister Yvonne Atieno for their support in the course undertaking my research work ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I wish to thank the almighty God who has sustained me throughout this project I would also wish to thank my supervisor Mr. Geoffrey Kinyua for his valuable patience and assistance in accomplishing this project I would also wish to thank the technical staff of K.C B jogoo road branch for their help and cooperation iii ABSTRACT With reference to K.C.B this research is carried out to investigate the challenges facing the banking industry in Kenya. The specific objectives are; to investigate...
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...STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE’S HALF OF A YELLOW SUN BY OHANEDOZI LILIAN C. ENG/ 2009/ 126 FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES CARITAS UNIVERSITY AMORJI- NIKE ENUGU STATE AUGUST 2013 e i TITLE PAGE STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE’S HALF OF A YELLOW SUN BY OHANEDOZI LILIAN C. ENG/ 2009/ 126 A RESEARCH WORK PRESENTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A) DEGREE IN ENGLISH FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES CARITAS UNIVERSITY AMORJI- NIKE ENUGU STATE AUGUST 2013 e ii CERTIFICATION This is to certify that this research work is carried out by me. __________________ OHANEDOZI LILIAN C. ENG/ 2009/ 126 e iii APPROVAL We, the undersigned certify that we approve this research project carried out by Ohanedozi Lilian ENG/ 2009/ 126 as adequate in scope and quality for partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in English. ____________________ Mrs. Nwanne, V.N (project Supervisor) ______________________ Date ____________________ Prof. Amadihe Ezugu (Head, Department of English) ______________________ Date ____________________ External Examiner ______________________ Date e iv DEDICATION I dedicate this work to the supreme and infinite being for his incomprehensible mercies. e v ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS My profound gratitude goes to my able, tireless and loving supervisor Mrs Nwanne V.N for her motherly love and...
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...EFFECTS OF COMMUNICATION IN MANAGEMENT OF EMPLOYEES IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF AL NASAR TRADING AND TRANSPORTERS LIMITED BY HASSAN ABDIRIZACK MOHAMED A RESEARCH PROPOSAL SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (BUSINESS MANAGEMENT OPTION) TO THE KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT MAY 2012 DECLARATION Declaration by the Student This research proposal is my original work and has not been presented to any other examination body. No part of this research should be reproduced without my consent or that of The Kenya Institute of Management. Name: …………………………… Signature: -------------------------Date: -------------------- NRB/DBM/43972 Declaration by the Supervisor This research proposal has been submitted for examination with my approval as The Kenya Institute of Management Supervisor. Name:……………………………. Signature: ……………………… Date: ----------------- Lecturer Supervising For and on behalf of The Kenya Institute of Management Name-----------------------------------------Sign-------------------------------Date----------------- Branch Manager Nairobi DEDICATION This proposal is dedicated to my parents and friends, whose support and encouragement made a strong pillar in my successful completion of the study. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge this research work with a heartfelt...
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...THE IMPACT OF APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF POLYTECHNICS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA BY SONEYE SEMIU ADEBAYO MATRIC NO: NOU100032296 A PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, ABEOKUTA, IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF MASTERS DEGREE IN EDUCATION DECEMBER 2012 CERTIFICATION This is to certify that this research project entitled THE IMPACT OF APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF POLYTECHNIC IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA was carried out by SONEYE, Semiu Adebayo in the School of Education, National Open University of Nigeria Abeokuta for the award of Masters Degree in Education. _____________________ _____________________ DR. FOLAJIN, S.O. SIGNATURE / DATE PROJECT SUPERVISOR ________________________ _____________________ PROGRAMME LEADER SIGNATURE / DATE _____________________________ _____________________ PROF. BADMUS ADEMOLA SIGNATURE / DATE DEAN SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ________________________ _____________________ EXTERNAL EXAMINER SIGNATURE / DATE DEDICATION This research project is dedicated to the Holy Spirit, who has been the source of my inspiration. Also to my dependable wife, Mrs. Endurance Amishetu Adesayo Soneye and to my beloved children, Adebayo Soneye (Jnr.), Adedayo Soneye and Adetayo Soneye. To number one student of National open University...
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...Walliman 2001 Chapter 2 © Dr Bousmaha Baiche 2001 First published 2001 Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study, or criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988, this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form, or by any means, only with the prior permission in writing of the publishers, or in the case of reprographic reproduction, in accordance with the terms of licences issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency. Inquiries concerning reproduction outside those terms should be sent to the publishers. SAGE Publications Ltd 6 Bonhill Street London EC2A 4PU SAGE Publications Inc 2455 Teller Road Thousand Oaks, California 91320 SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd 32, M-Block Market Greater Kailash – I New Delhi 110 048 British Library Cataloguing in Publication data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN 0 7619 6538 6 ISBN 0 7619 6539 4 (pbk) Library of Congress catalog record available Typeset by Keystroke, Jacaranda Lodge, Wolverhampton. Printed in Great Britain by The Cromwell Press Ltd, Trowbridge, Wiltshire CONTENTS Acknowledgements Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Research and the Research Problem Information, and How to Deal with It Types of Research Nature and Use of Argument More about the Nature of Research Research Quality and Planning Research Methods Preparing the Research Proposal and Starting to Write References Index vi 1 5 39 69 117 151...
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...OPERATION IN THE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF AIR DEFENSE WING CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING 1.1 INTRODUCTION "Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the changes in the character of war, not upon those who wait to adapt themselves after the changes occur." - Giulio Douhet, Command of the Air A fitting quotation by Douhet for the case of Air Defense Wing wherein the organization was not able to anticipate the streamlining strategy of the government, leaving the Wing no choice but to adapt to the changes in the Command’s thrust of prioritizing Internal Security Operations rather than Territorial Defense Operations to prove its relevance as one of the primary unit of the Philippine Air Force. Caught unprepared of the significant changes in governments thrust, ADW is now suffering in terms of its force structure and budget allocation as it continues to fight for its relevance and existence as one of the premier unit of the PAF. The Background and Rationale of the Study Budget Allocation Statistically, the lowest percentage of allocation in National Budget is in Defense. Debt service gets the biggest share in the proposed budget at 34.1 percent. Social services and economic services follow with 27.9 percent and 18.7 percent, respectively. The general services sector and the defense sector will be getting 15.3 percent and 5 percent of the proposed budget, respectively[1]. This is so because the...
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...University of Technology Master Thesis, Continuation Courses Marketing and e-commerce Department of Business Administration and Social Sciences Division of Industrial marketing and e-commerce 2006:56 - ISSN: 1653-0187 - ISRN: LTU-PB-EX--06/56--SE Relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction: In the case of CCG( Customer Centric Group) CO Supervisors: Dr.Albadvi , Dr.Khalifa Referee: Dr.Charsoghi Prepared by: Ali Dehghan Tarbiat Modares University Faculty of Engineering Department Industrial Engineering Lulea University of Technology Department of Business Administration and Social Sciences Division of Industrial Marketing and E-Commerce MSc PROGRAM IN MARKETING AND ELECTRONIC COMMERCE Joint 2006 1 ABSTRACT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SERVICE QUALITY & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: IN THE CASE OF CCG (CUSTOMER CENTRIC GROUP) CO These days all the organizations are realizing the significance of customer –centered philosophies .One of the key challenges of them is how they manage service quality, which holds a great importance to customer satisfaction. The purpose of this research was to gain a better understanding of the service quality dimensions that affect customer satisfaction from customer perspective. Based on a detailed literature review, a frame of reference was developed. Some service quality dimensions were selected to be tested in CCG CO operations and its relationship with customers in order to explore the relationship between...
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...Chapter 1: The World of Human Resources Management • Human Resources Management (HRM) – The process of managing human resources or talent (human capital and intellectual assets) to achieve an organization’s objectives. • “Why Study HRM?” – Staffing the organization, designing jobs and teams, developing skillful employees, identifying approaches for improving their performance, and rewarding employee successes—all typically labeled HRM issues—are as relevant to line managers as they are to managers in the HR department. • An organization's success increasingly depends on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees, particularly as they help establish a set of core competencies that distinguish an organization from its competitors. To work with people effectively, we have to o Understand human behaviour o Be knowledgeable about various systems and practices available o Be aware of economic, technological social and legal issues • Core Competencies – Integrated knowledge sets within an organization that distinguishes it from its competitors and delivers value to customers. • Sustained competitive advantage through people is achieved if these human resources: o Have value. o Are rare and unavailable to competitors. o Are difficult to imitate. o Are organized for synergy. • The impact of HR practices o Cost savings – reduce turnover, absenteeism, cost of losing value...
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...VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY – HO CHI MINH CITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CUSTOMER SWITCHING BEHAVIOR IN THE VIETNAM RETAIL BANKING INDUSTRY In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Degree of BACHELOR OF ARTS in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Student’s name: BÙI THỊ GIÁNG HƯƠNG Student’s ID: BAIU09043 Advisor: NGUYỄN VĂN PHƯƠNG, Ph.D Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 2014 CUSTOMER SWITCHING BEHAVIOR IN THE VIETNAM RETAIL BANKING INDUSTRY APPROVED BY: Advisor APPROVED BY: Committee _____________________________ ______________________________ Nguyễn Văn Phương, Ph.D. Nguyen Kim Thu, Dr., Chairman ______________________________Duong Thuy Tram Anh, MBA, Secretary ______________________________Le Phuong Thao, MBA, ______________________________ Hoanh Thanh Nhon, MBA, Thesis Committee ACKNOWLEDGMENTS During the time working on this thesis, there are plenty of difficulties that I have been through and plenty of experiences that I have learned. This thesis is finished with the valuable contributions of many people that I am very thankful to. First of all, I would like to express my deepest gratefulness to my advisor, Ph.D. Nguyen Van Phuong for his guidance, support and contribution during the whole process from the beginning of this task till the end. Especially in my first stage, his tutorials and recommendations helped me to get through the obstacles resulted from short of time and knowledge...
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...ACKNOWLEGEMENT: Apart from our efforts, the success of any project depends largely on the encouragement and guidelines of many others. We take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the people who have been instrumental in the successful completion of this project. We would like to show our greatest appreciation to Mr. Shakeel Awan. We can’t say thank you enough for his tremendous support and help. We feel motivated and encouraged every time we attend his class. Without his encouragement and guidance this project would not have materialized. The guidance and support received from all the members who contributed and who are contributing to this project, was vital for the success of the project. We are grateful for their constant support and help. ABSTRACT: This research is conducted just to explore that what are the issues and challenges as also what opportunities are there for the Islamic banks in Pakistan. As Pakistan is a Muslim country and the main population is of Muslims, there is a great importance of Islamic banking in this country and people are getting aware of this financial system. But the main challenge here that is faced by the Islamic banking is that Pakistan govt. is supporting conventional banking more. For this research interviews were taken from the employees and the customers of Islamic banks. These interviews are about the basics of the Islamic banking, about the awareness of Muslim society, the opportunities for the development and growth...
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...Indian Middle Class Abstract The global financial meltdown had hit the real estate sector all around the globe, and Mumbai real estate sector is one such amongst them. The specific segment is plagued by reduction of demands, lowering of prices, inventory accumulation etc. In order to maintain their sustenance, they now want to target the middle class segment of the society. The entire purpose of this dissertation was to identify in the present economic conditions of the country, the target customer for such real estate sector. In order to conduct the research, a mixed research methodology is adopted deploying both qualitative research as well as quantitative research. Relevant research instruments were chosen, and 10 respondents were interviewed for the qualitative research and 300 individuals were undertaken in the quantitative research methodology. It was found that indeed the middle class with their high aspiration levels, and disposable income were the ideal target for real estate. However, in order to further attract the target customers, a host of suggestions are made. This dissertation is created through thorough referencing from academic journals, books, reports, newspaper articles etc. This paper would also be immensely helpful for students aiming to understand a clear picture of the real estate sector of Mumbai on ways to maintain its growth. Table of Contents Abstract 2 Introduction 5 Background 5 India’s Real Estate Sector 6 Real Estate Housing in...
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