...After reading this case, I discovered the most important problem facing the company is determining the strategic direction the company owners, Joe Whinney and Debra Music, should take to help make their business, Theo Chocolate, successful. Debra and Joe are faced with the difficult decision to either continue to follow their traditional values, or to take a new direction that would possibly help them be more successful and profitable. They are also having a difficult time figuring out who their target market should be and how they should allocate their products to be successful. When looking at Theo’s total revenue, store sales “accounted for about 40%”. If Theo’s store is accounting for such a high percentage in total revenue, I propose they expand their stores to other locations in the northwest where consumers are more health conscientious and willing to spend money on organic products. Theo became a huge tourist attraction and gained advertising just by word of mouth; therefore, to further gain advertising, I suggest the company targets the group of consumers who are actively using the Internet and social media to share their experiences. Additionally I recommend the company shifts its focus more towards health-oriented, and perhaps less main-stream, companies and businesses such as farmers markets, local stores, and coffee shops. When working with these companies and businesses the owners should push for promotion of their products, through the distributors, to have...
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...Conceptual Framework People take in and process information in different ways. A learning style is the method a person uses to learn. By knowing a student's learning style, a teacher can use teaching methods that maximize student learning. Students can use recognition of their individual learning styles to find what study methods, environment, and activities help them learn best. (Cathryn Whitehead, eHow Contributor) According to Cynthia Hockman-Chupp (2011) on her article "Let Me Learn My Own Way", students have their different approach in Mathematics depending on their Jungian learning style. Specifically mentioned are student preferences for gaining energy (extraversion or introversion) and preferences for processing information (sensing or intuition). Consider your own learning style and that of various students as you look at "Four Ways of Learning" as quoted; "Let me master it!" (Preferences: introversion and sensing). They like direct instruction and practice work, and they dislike experimenting unless they can receive immediate feedback. "Let me do something!" (Preferences: extraversion and sensing). These students learn through movement, interaction, and hands-on manipulative. They often use a purposeful trial-and-error method working with pictures or manipulative to solve problems until they "see" that their answer matches the mathematics of a problem. "Let me think!" (Preferences: introversion and intuition). These students process ideas internally and they are into...
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...Carrier Proteins and Active Membrane Transport The process by which a carrier protein transfers a solute molecule across the lipid bilayer resembles anenzyme-substrate reaction, and in many ways carriers behave like enzymes. In contrast to ordinary enzyme-substrate reactions, however, the transported solute is not covalently modified by the carrier protein, but instead is delivered unchanged to the other side of the membrane. Each type of carrier protein has one or more specific binding sites for its solute (substrate). It transfers the solute across the lipid bilayer by undergoing reversible conformational changes that alternately expose the solute-binding site first on one side of the membrane and then on the other. A schematic model of how such a carrier protein is thought to operate is shown in Figure 11-6. When the carrier is saturated (that is, when all solute-binding sites are occupied), the rate of transport is maximal. This rate, referred to as Vmax, is characteristic of the specific carrier and reflects the rate with which the carrier can flip between its two conformational states. In addition, each transporter protein has a characteristic binding constant for its solute,Km, equal to the concentration of solute when the transport rate is half its maximum value (Figure 11-7). As with enzymes, the binding of solute can be blocked specifically by either competitive inhibitors (which compete for the same binding site and may or may not be transported by the carrier) or noncompetitive...
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...Among Toomey’s eight reasons for studying intercultural communication prioritize your top 4 and give a rationale for your choices. In your replies, state whether you agree or disagree with the prioritization given by the thread’s author, citing reasons for why the agreement or disagreement exists. Based off the text provided my Tommey, I was able to prioritize them on what I thought was most important according to today’s current outreach practices with local churches. I think one of the most important reasons to study intercultural communication is the 1) “deepening self-awareness and other-awareness.” I think we live in a very complex, materialistic and self-centered society. It’s the point where many individuals often forget that there are other people in third world countries and people who exist in the United States who do not know God. I think we get comfortable within the church walls that we forget, God calls us to share the gospel and when we go outside the walls of the church we begin realize the brokenness that exists. It’s another type of brokenness that exists, not knowing God and walking through life without Him. The second one I identified, “enhancing intercultural relationship satisfaction.” I think in order to effectively minister to one another, an individual must be able to build relationships. The depth of their relationship ultimately impacts their ability to share the gospel while ministering to them. In order to build these relationships with the locals...
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...The Role of Women in the Church – SE3 Within the church and throughout church History, there has been a question as to the women’s role in the church. Can a women be a pastor? An elder? Or a deacon? In light of the debate of egalitarianism vs. complementarianism, we will take a look at what the bible says biblically. Equalitarianism is the right of all men and women to have the same rights and responsibilities and complementarianism holds the view that only men should have such pristine positions. What does the bible say? The Old Testament law makes it very clear that women have no place in authority. The men served as the master of their household. The topic of women serving in ministry is of much debate – even in today’s culture. My belief as a reborn again Christian is that Jesus came to break the barrier between men and women and that we are all equal in the body of Christ. Galatians 3:28 backs up my belief by stating, “There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Also, the church I am part of, Assemblies of God teaches that women can have a role in ministry. The term “deacon” and “elder” are New Testament terms and came forth after the church established in Antioch. The definition of an elder is someone who is highly esteemed within the church. An elder is a spiritual leader. A pastor, church leader or overseer. The position of elder should not be taken lightly. James 3:1 says, “Dear brothers...
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...When I hear the word theology I think of the study of God and how we must live according to his word. I think of the lessons the Bible teaches of how God sent his only son to die for our sins and how Christ died so we may live here on this beautiful earth. To me theology is how we feel and believe in God and his son Christ. I not only think if it as the science of Christ, I think of it as the word of Christ. To be the only book on theology is the Bible. This is the only book we need to study to know what God wants us and needs us to do so we may return to him in heaven one day. Theology is the study in God not of him. As Christians we all need to study him and what he died for not what the world thinks of him. Besides a passing grade in the course and fulfilling my requirements for graduation, I hope obtain a better understanding of what God wants me to do, and what I need to do to be more like him so I can return to him in heaven one day. I want to learn from this course all there is to know and I want to know it in detail about how Christ died for me and all he asks in return is I live a righteous life and spread his word and one day return to him. God put me here for a purpose and he led me to take this class for a purpose and I want to learn why and how I can repay him for all that he has done for me. I hope the very best for everyone in this class and may God guide us all in our...
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...Theo Paphitis I have chosen Theo Paphitis as my effective business man because he is a very successful businessman. He is famous for making deals with businesses offering them money and support for a portion of their companies, this is shown by the TV program dragons den. Before he had even left school he was already in the world of business as he ran his school tuckshop aged 15 with great success. Now after hard work and determination he has a net worth of around £255million. After the sale of his business La Senza for a reported £100 million he continued to earn with another company called Ryman the stationer where he is now the chairman. The reason that I chose Theo Paphitis is because he is an amazing business man and is able to go from company to company earning money and add to his vast empire of businesses. Theo also is a man who I believe has the drive and determination needed to be in the world of business. With his umbrella of businesses he is able to maintain his high net value. In his book enter the dragon Theo shows off some of his master class of business techniques and gives a life story on how he came to have his fortune. I was also impressed by the way he has used the TV show dragons den to increase his reach on the world of business. During the show he is offered a proportion of many businesses for a price, this means that he only needs to invest in what he thinks would be successful. By doing this he gains parts of successful businesses and they get a master...
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...Assessment ONE. Individual Case Study Report (40%) MKT 3130 Coursework Aldi and Lidl: International Expansion of Two German Grocery Discounters Source: Ghauri, P. & Cateora, P. 2010, page 566-571 With a worldwide annual sales volume of €3.7 trillion in 2007 and an average annual sales growth of 2.7 percent during the past ten years, the grocery retailing industry can be considered as one of the world’s key economic sectors. Over the past decades, grocery discounters such as Aldi and Lidl have strengthened their position in the grocery retailing industry – especially in Germany and Europe. With their no-frills approach, they have led to significant changes in the industry and have challenged many companies which operate other store formats,’ such as supermarkets or hypermarkets. In this context, a Financial Times report on international retailing noted in 1995: ‘The spread of the discount format has been particularly disruptive to Europe’s grocery retail industry and has driven retailers to examine cross-border markets’. The Grocery Discount Format The key terms describing a grocery discounter are ‘minimalism’ and ‘efficiency’, which are integrated into all business areas. In fact, grocery discounters’ ambitions are to sell quality products at the lowest price possible. To realise profits in spite of the low prices, grocery discounters reduce their costs to a minimum and attempt to generate high volumes of sales through a limited product range of fastmoving items...
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...Code Number: TH211E Course Title: “TRANSFORMING THE WORLD TOWARDS THE REIGN OF GOD WITH ST. VINCENT DE PAUL” Topic: Introduction Objective: at the end of the session, the student should be able to commit himself/herself to the course, having understood the course syllabus, by signing and submitting the pledge of commitment to the teacher. From “Searching God” to “Responding to God” to “Celebrating God” and now towards “Transforming the World” You are now in your fourth and last theology subject in Adamson University’s Theology curriculum on “Faith Journey towards Social Transformation.” Let us spend a little time to recall what you went through from our previous theology classes. Let us start with our Theology 1, Searching for God in the World Today. In this subject, “theology” was defined as a process or a practice of consciously and methodically reflecting on our experience of God in the ordinariness of life and social and historical events of the world. You were introduced to “do theology” using the methodology of see-discern-act/pray. The objective of theology is not only to know God but to have a deeper and intimate relationship with God-in-Jesus. Theology 2, Responding to God’s Call by Becoming Fully Human, continues our journey of discipleship. The subject dealt with what is to be truly and fully human from a Christian perspective as a way of responding to God-in Jesus’ invitation having found Him in our lives. Thus, in this course, we paid...
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...Theology Research Papers Based on the topics provided below, you will be required to submit two theological research papers for this course. Each paper should be 7–9 double-spaced pages in length, with default margins and 12-pt. font in Times New Roman. You should include sources that support and contradict a specific position. Ten sources are required. Each paper should also include a title page and bibliography, each formatted in accordance with Turabian standards. The goal of these papers is to not only conclude with a position (even if tentative) regarding the theological issue investigated, but also to interact with the content and arguments for and against the positions that entail all sides of the issue. In other words, you must interact with and respond to opposing views, as well as seriously consider the strengths and weaknesses of your position. In writing this paper, you should work with the biblical text and interact with theological and exegetical arguments used to support all sides of the issue, but nevertheless come to conclusions based upon the strength of the arguments being studied. In doing research of this kind, you are encouraged to use primary sources written by proponents of the positions being espoused. Do not exclusively use secondary sources that summarize the content of a position. Instead, be sure to use sources that argue in support of a position. The first Theological Research Paper is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week...
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...Trader Joe’s is a growing chain of grocery stores with a difference. Whilst not a monstrous chain store, Trader Joe’s emphasises small stores which sell a selection of goods hard to find elsewhere at lower prices. The fact that quality goods come at such low prices is just one reason why the Trader Joe’s company has become so successful. From humble beginnings, the company has now grown into a multi-billion dollar giant. This may seem strange when the small and far less numerous stores of Trader Joe’s are compared to the number and size of stores associated with other grocery store giants. Even so, Trader Joe’s can now boast of two hundred and forty branches across nineteen states. Not bad for a company which started out as a number of convenience stores in Los Angeles in 1958. When competition from 7-Eleven stores threatened, the owner of the stores, which were then called Pronto Markets, decided to expand his business by starting to sell gourmet food at reduced prices. As such, the idea of high quality goods at low prices was started along with the new name, Trader Joe’s, in 1967, named after the owner, Joe Coulombe. A big part of the stores’ success immediately came from the fact that the majority of the produce sold is sold under the company’s private label. As such, Mr Coulombe immediately created a trusted product, which, as it was also cheap, drew in the customers, creating a loyal clientele. As the number of items on sale is accordingly low compared to huge...
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...[pic] TRADER JOE’S Description: Trader Joe’s has become a multi-billion dollar national chain partly through its ability to find cheap real estate, skip name brands and smartly manage its supply chain. It’s also due to its workforce management practices. Below, excerpts from a book Trader Joe’s Adventure, review the company’s management compensation, encouragement of multitasking, screening and wages, careful use of money, fun culture, sense that its people are its brand, and communication style. Learning Objective: Our focus with this case is on immersing students in the fundamentals of organizational culture. Organizational culture is defined as a complex set of shared beliefs, guiding values, behavioral norms, and basic assumptions acquired over time that shape our thinking and behavior; they are part of the social fabric of the organization—its genetic code. As such, culture drives the organization and guides the behavior of everyone in that organization—how they think, feel, and act. In other words, the culture forms a behavior template. Davis and Landa succinctly captured the essence of culture when they say, The factors which define culture are in part internal, deriving from the unique character of the organization and, in part external, determined by the background and experiences managers and employees bring to the enterprise. Culture is a major determinant of productivity; it shapes organizational responses to external pressures; and suppresses or enhances...
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...HILLSONG - "BORN IS THE KING (IT'S CHRISTMAS)" Born unto us this day a Saviour Gifted from heaven to a manger The hope of the world A light for all mankind All of the earth rejoice It's Christmas time So lift up your voice and sing out His praise It's Christmas Born is the King, rejoice in the day It's Christmas Make a joyful sound It's Christmas Let His praise resound It's Christmas Goodwill to all the earth And peace divine All of the earth rejoice It's Christmas time It's Christmas time So lift up your voice and sing out His praise It's Christmas Born is the King, rejoice in the day It's Christmas Make a joyful sound It's Christmas Let His praise resound It's Christmas So lift up your voice and sing out His praise It's Christmas Born is the King, rejoice in the day It's Christmas Make a joyful sound It's Christmas Let His praise resound It's Christmas So lift up your voice and sing out His praise It's Christmas Born is the King, rejoice in the day It's Christmas Make a joyful sound It's Christmas Let His praise resound It's Christmas 1 DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO, DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY I have loved you only in my mind But I know that there will come a time You'll feel this feeling I have inside You're a 'hopeless romantic' is what they say Falling in and out of love just like a play Memorizing each line I still don't know what to say What to say... Refrain: Don't know what to do whenever you are near ...
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...Jasmine Jockel Dr. Chris Gnanakan THEO 201-002 4 February 2015 Theology and Culture #1 Introduction Today in the United States 1 in 10 people consider themselves homosexual. That statistic is quite shocking, and frightening, considering that 78% of the people who live in the US claim to be Christian. If the people who claim to be Christians were actually devoted followers of Christ, I think that that statistic would be much lower. People who are devoted followers of Christ believe that the Bible is the eternal, inerrant Word of God. Content Christ followers believe that the Bible is the eternal Word of God, written without any errors. To back up this belief 2 Timothy 3:16a (NLT) says “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives”. If we break this verse down, we find that “inspired” actually means “God-breathed”. Now, if we look at Hebrews 6:18b (NLT) it says “ . . . it is impossible for God to lie”. So if the Word of God is God-breathed and it is impossible for Him to lie, then the Word of God is, in fact, inerrant. Application Since homosexuality is very common in society today, it is important to know what the Bible says about it. The first verse that I found in light of this subject is Leviticus 18:22 (NLT) which says “Do not practice homosexuality, having sex with another man as with a woman. It is a detestable sin”. From this verse, we see that God highly dislikes the homosexual...
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...Cynthia Okebata Theo 104 Dr. Massey World view essay The very first time I heard about a world view, I questioned, what does that mean? I looked up the meaning in a dictionary based on the context. But it was still very unclear to me. I could not provide a very strong meaning of the word, “world view”. Due to the ordeal that I I was in while I was saved, I had no idea what it actually meant to be a true Christian and a child of God. But from that time hence forth, the lord has given me a better understanding of the word, “worldview”. I’m so thankful and grateful because the more I think about what I have learned from taking this class; the more excited I get about the plans God has for me now that I have a good knowledge of who I am in him. The joy of having a good understanding of who I am in Christ, guides and influences the way I think, what I know, and the way in which I perceive things that are around me. I work in a Nursing home facility I’m sent to do my job without any limitations God choose for me to work there for a purpose, So that I can help the sick patients in my own little way. I strongly believe that I am created by God, and he created me in a very special and exclusive way, he made me in a way that I would be able to fulfill a very special and distinctive responsibility on earth John 15:16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the father...
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