...Def jam recordings Def Jam Records, created by hip-hop entrepreneur Russell Simmons, is one of the most successful black-owned record labels in the history of the United States. Its success and influence on music and popular culture are paralleled only by Motown Records in the 1960s and 1970s. Russell Simmons founded a production company called "Rush Productions" in the early 1980s which housed Run-D.M.C. and Kurtis Blow. In 1984 Simmons met Rick Rubin, a rap and rock producer who was then attending New York University. The two met in Rubin’s dormitory room where Def Jam Records was born. Def Jam Recordings, Inc. operates as a hip-hop record label. The company comprises of a number of artists including Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, The Killers, Bon Jovi, Ne-Yo, Young Jeezy, Fabolous, Melissa Etheridge, NAS, Chrisette Michele, Ludacris, Rick Ross, and Duffy. The company was founded in 1984 and is based in New York, New York. Def Jam Recordings, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, Inc. Universal Music Universal Music was once the music company attached to film studio Universal Pictures. Its origins go back to the formation of the American branch of Decca Records in 1934. The Decca Record Co. Ltd. of England spun American Decca off in 1939.MCA Inc. merged with American Decca in 1962. The present organization was formed when its parent company Seagram purchased PolyGram and merged it with Universal Music Group in 1998. However...
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...Loose connective (areolar) tissue Origin: mesenchyme Location: filling between apposed body parts, beneath the epithelia, external wrapping for vessels, nerves, muscles and fasciae. ground substance Function: permission of diffusion of oxygen and nutrients between the microvasculature and adjacent tissue. Location: between cells and fibers. Composition: tissue (extracellular) fluid, amorphous component: proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans (hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, dermatan sulfate, heparan sulfate, heparin, keratan sulfate). connective tissue fibers Location: extracellular, in the ground substance • Collagen fibers Function: flexible, high tensile strength. Composition: type I collagen • Reticular (argyrophilic) fibers Function: supporting framework for cells. Composition: type III collagen. Location: stroma in hemopoietic and lymphatic (but not the thymus) organs, basement membranes. • Elastic fibers Function: limitation of distensibility, prevention of tearing from excessive stretching. Composition: elastin, fibrillin. Connective tissue cells Fixed cell population • Fibroblasts Function: synthesis of collagen, elastic and reticular fibers, and complex carbohydrates of the ground substance. • Macrophages (histiocytes) Function: phagocytosis (defence activity and cleanup operation), immune reactions by presenting lymphocytes with antigens. • Mast cells (tissue basophils, mastocytes) Function: synthesis...
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...Anthony’s Work Plan for Fixed Income – Summer 2013 Tuesday April 9-‐ • Anthony has received a copy of the quarterly report • We’ve decided that Anthony will send any work that is done within a week time period, on Sunday evenings. That way, if he is unable to complete the work during the week due to full time employment, he will have the weekend to do it. • Anthony completes finals on the 24th, so he will begin his fixed income work following that date General Overview: From a learning perspective, I think the initial part of research should be directed at understanding the material. So to begin with, for the first few weeks, Anthony can do reports on the current holdings as well as general information reports regarding bond and economic concepts. Following this, Anthony can to do research and reports/presentations on reallocating the portfolio based on our economic...
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...This document provides nothing this document have been created so I could register on this dumb web site to copy relevant information for my work. This document provides nothing this document have been created so I could register on this dumb web site to copy relevant information for my work. This document provides nothing this document have been created so I could register on this dumb web site to copy relevant information for my work. This document provides nothing this document have been created so I could register on this dumb web site to copy relevant information for my work. This document provides nothing this document have been created so I could register on this dumb web site to copy relevant information for my work. This document provides nothing this document have been created so I could register on this dumb web site to copy relevant information for my work. This document provides nothing this document have been created so I could register on this dumb web site to copy relevant information for my work. This document provides nothing this document have been created so I could register on this dumb web site to copy relevant information for my work. This document provides nothing this document have been created so I could register on this dumb web site to copy relevant information for my work. This document provides nothing this document have been created so I could register on this dumb web site to copy relevant information for my work. This...
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...the word satisfaction, which is defined as fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this. However job satisfaction is not only positive feelings but also negative feelings that an individual has toward a job. There are many factors to consider when fulfilling job satisfaction. The five facets that JDI – Job Descriptive Index questionnaires uses to measure of job satisfaction are: the work itself – responsibility, interest, and growth; quality of supervision – technical help and social support; relationship with co workers – social harmony and respect; promotion opportunities – chances for further advancement; and pay – adequacy of pay and perceived equity vis-à-vis others. Judging by my experience I would have to say that these factors are accurate because these are the characteristics I reflect on when I consider job satisfaction. Entering the working world I was unaware of these facets, but as my work experience broadens I slowly realize what job satisfaction is to me. PROBLEM STATEMENT During this time of recession people are lucky enough to have work in this economy, yet more are becoming unhappy with their jobs. Based on a poll taken by Gallup, job satisfaction has been decreasing. According to a recent survey that was taken only 45% of respondents said they are happy with their employment situation. This may be due to a variety of reasons: workers consider their job to be uninteresting, being treated like a peon or an unskilled...
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...how you would go about managing your work priorities and professional development. 1. What makes a good role model and how would I ensure that I acted as a role model for employees I supervise? A good role model to me is someone that inspires me and I aspire to be like. A good role model needs to have a positive, approachable demeanour. I believe a role model provides inspiration and motivation to seek out accomplishments. Role models send messages about their beliefs by what they do and say. To ensure that I acted as a role model to my employees, I would always act with integrity. I would listen to what my staff have to say and always make them feel like their opinions and contributions are worthwhile and important. I would make sure that my actions always demonstrated my beliefs and I would always demonstrate a passion for what I do. I would not make my employees do a task that I wasn’t willing or capable of doing. Acting as a good role model for my staff would incorporate in my professional development. 2. What are the traits of an effective leader? Do I have these traits? How would I develop these traits? I feel the most important traits of an effective leader is someone that works honestly, ethically, with integrity, has the ability to communicate, has a strong commitment, and the ability to inspire. Do I have these traits? It is sometimes hard to look inwards at yourself and answer this honestly as we would all like to say yes. I definitely think I am an...
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...do to improve?" This statement is important to me and I clearly have kept this in mind while reading, writing and in my thinking on how I will improve myself as a manager. Part of becoming a better and more effective manager is understand my strengths and weaknesses, while setting a plan in place for self-improvement. Self-improvement and becoming more effective are why I am undertaking obtaining my MBA. I have taken the LSI seriously and I am using it as part of my overall plan for self-improvement. My style falls under the Constructive Styles (11, 12, 1, and 2 o'clock positions). I believe I have this result has because I have transformed and grown as a professional over a number of years due to experiences as a manager, making mistakes and learning from mistakes. I have a personal preference of being around people - I enjoy the company of others, I am a people person, and I enjoy helping others. I prefer working on a team as opposed to working alone. At work I have the option of working from home, yet I prefer to work in the office, where I am around others and I have the ability to run ideas and get feedback from other managers and co-workers. My direct reports are not allowed to work from home (a directive from upper management) I believe it is also very important for them to see me on a daily basis if they have questions or want me to review a draft report prior to submitting. It also improves the overall communication of our team. I want to use this exercise as a tool...
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...My Learning Experience April Adams University of Louisville My Learning Experience When I first decided to expand my education, it had been so long since I had been to school, and I was very hesitant. I talked at length about my decision with my husband and with his encouragement, decided to enroll but still was not quite sure which degree program to enroll in. I knew that this was something that I had always wanted to do since I obtained my Associates Degree in Nursing, but I did not have the courage, nor did I want to give up the time with my family and children. I second guessed my abilities and my knowledge because it had been so long since I had been in college. Now that my children are about to graduate high school and embark on college experience of their own, I decided I would try and advance my education. Concrete Experience When I finally made the decision to start back to school, I did not know where to begin. I started searching and I visited several school sites to inquire about the different programs offered. I also spoke with one of my co-workers, who is an instructor at U of L, and he suggested this University. My goal was to find the best school possible with a great reputation and that would also accept most of my transfer credits. This process would prove to be lengthy but very beneficial in the end. Reflective Observation After careful consideration and talking to an advisor, I decided to enroll in the BSOLL program at the University...
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...sir. It’s my pleasure to introduce myself. My name is Ganesh; I was born and brought up in Bhimavaram. I did my MCA from BIET COLLEGE in 2011, I completed my B. Sc graduation in KGRL Degree & PG college . I completed my +2 and schooling in Bhimavaram; Coming to my family, My father is a business man my mother is passed away I have only one brother, He has got marriedMy hobbies are playing chess, reading books and listening music. My strength is positive thinking and weakness is getting angry in short time. My goal is to attain respectable position that company wants to never lose me. | | Good morning. First of all I would like to thank you for giving such a golden opportunity to introduce about my self and its my pleasure to introduce about myself my name is Anand I was born and brought up in gadag. I completed my graduation from N.E.T. College in hubli and I completed under graduation from N.V. College in hubli and I finished my schooling from S.B. College in raichur. And my family consists of five members my father is business man and my mother is house wife and I have two brother both are studying. Finally I have a experience of one year. Thank you sir that's all about me. Very good morning to one and all present here/sir/madam. Its my pleasure to introduce myself. My name is Swetha N, born and brought up in Bangalore. Recently I have completed my B. COM from Bishop Cotton Women's christian College with an aggregate of 73%. My higher secondary...
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...I receive useful and constructive feedback from my manager. I am given adequate feedback about my performance. I receive feedback that helps me improve my performance. I have an opportunity to participate in the goal setting process. Employee performance evaluations are fair and appropriate. My supervisor gives me praise and recognition when I do a good job. When I do a good job, I receive the praise and recognition I deserve. Teamwork Teamwork is encouraged and practiced in this organization. There is a strong feeling of teamwork and cooperation in this organization. Quality and Customer Focus People are held accountable for the quality of work they produce. The quality of our products and services are very important to this organization. In this organization we maintain very high standards of quality. This organization understands its customers' needs. This organization is extremely focused on its customers' needs. Customer needs are the top priority in this organization. Mission and Purpose I have a good understanding of the mission and the goals of this organization. I understand how my work directly contributes to the overall success of the organization. My job is important in accomplishing the mission of the organization. My supervisor provides me regular information about the mission and the goals of this organization. I am familiar with and understand the organization's strategic goals. Doing my job well gives me a sense of personal satisfaction...
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...Introduction to Sociology I left school at the age of 17 to go to work as an apprentice electrician. I worked for 3 years and whilst I experienced this change in roles, I noticed how the values norms of a construction site are completely different to what my secondary socialisation at school had taught me. It was almost as though the C2 and D classes of the register general scale had their own sub-culture as I will begin to explain in the following. On my first day I was terrified, I was to go to the office for 8am to meet the project managers along with my boss. When I got there I went through a day of formal socialisation into the company, signing forms agreeing to a certain working practice including the importance of health and safety. Unlike school this health and safety was a culture with rules, vigorously enforced by my peers. I was also given a uniform to wear, just like school it was a norm to wear this correctly in order to give a good appearance to the institution that I would soon be representing. My first construction site that I had ever been to was on Fenchurch Street, it had taken me over an hour to get there by train in contrast to school where I could walk to in 10minutes and as punctuality was a rule just as in school, commuting was to be a burden I would have to endure. As soon as I met my supervisor he introduced himself saying ‘’you must be the new boy’’, my re-socialization into the workplace via my new peer group had begun. I was to go through more formal socialisation...
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...1. Abstract In this briefing paper I will critically examine the challenges and choices HR managers now face in regard to work life balance and wellness. I will analyse the main choices that HR managers have in order to deal with wok life balance and wellness and how they benefits the employees. This briefing paper is an overview of what I will include in my individual paper in which I will discuss the main choices in more detail. 2. Background This briefing paper is to prepare me for my final academic paper. This briefing paper will be correctly referenced and will inform my tutor on how I will complete my final paper due in week 14. Once I have completed this paper I will write an action plan which will give the details of the various tasks I will undertake and I will also allocate deadlines in order to complete those tasks. For my individual paper I have chosen to critically examine the challenges and choices HR managers now face in regard to work life balance and wellness. My briefing paper will focus on the above title and I will cover many areas which include what I know about the subject already, what my arguments could be and my supporting evidence, drafting the final individual paper and I will also include a paragraph which will be the introduction to the final paper. 3. Findings 3.1 - What the assignment is asking me to do This assignment is asking me to critically examine the challenges and choices HR managers now face in regard to work life balance and wellness...
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...Effective People” have truly changed my life in a positive way. Before starting to read the book, I thought I was going to find myself with one of those books with difficult concepts to understand and to relate with, however, from the beginning of the begging of the book I was able to connect myself to the author’s ideas. Reading about what the author and his wife were going through while they were raising their son was helpful to me, as Covey tells us, his book was inspired by a familiar crisis he and his wife were going through as they were raising their child. Their child was having a hard time keeping up academically and socially. The child was falling behind his classmates in most respects. The first thing the author, Covey and his wife, Sandra tried to do was to motivate his son, to reach such goal they employed phrases such as “that’s good son” “keep it up” however, Covey, soon realized that they were employing the wrong strategy, what they were doing wasn’t in harmony with the way they perceived their son. Consequently, they started to change themselves, they decided to focus on themselves rather than on their son, they gave up the idea of wanting to change their child, rather, they decided to start valuing their son’s uniqueness. The result of such new behavior adopted by Covey and his wife was a child who started to excel academically, as well as in other areas. Such introduction to the book led me to evaluate the way I was doing things at work. I used to be the typical employee...
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...Framework developed by the social work reform board and owned by The College of Social Work provides a structure to support the career development of every social worker: from initial social work education, through continuing professional development, towards the role of principal social worker. The framework provides criteria for career progression and opens new career pathways that will allow experienced workers to sustain engagement with the challenges and rewards of practice. Furthermore The PCF applies to all social workers in England (including independent social workers), in all roles and settings and so it is an essential document for all. Professionalism; Professionalism is an integral part of social work it is there for essential that as a social worker I remain committed to my professional development by tracking responsibility for my conduct practice and learning regularly ( BASW Code of ethics 2013). I understand that the professional element of the role is key component of what being a social worker is about and intend to safeguard the reputation by making sure my conduct adheres at all times to the standards set out by the HCPC. I have demonstrated these attributes by undergoing a three day shadowing placement in which I was able to get to grips practically with the nature of the role, whilst simultaneously understanding the importance of maintaining a high level of professionalism and due diligence to the code of ethics .From my lecture notes I have been able...
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...Salah Shammo 7715658 Human Resource Generalist Work Term One Report Salah-shammo@hotmail.com Sean MacDonald September 21, 2015 Introduction: I successfully completed my first Co-op work term at Transportation Canada as a human resources generalist working out of the regional directors office. Transport Canada is the federal department responsible for most of the transportation policies, programs and goals of the Government of Canada. Transport work to provide Canadians with a safe, secure and efficient transportation system that protects the environment. I was responsible for developing a fundamental framework for the management team on the regional issues in respect to remote employee supervision, remote employee engagement and communications. This position has provided me with various amounts of real business world experiences ranging from project management skills, public speaking skills and written skills, as these are all very important skills to have in the business environment in order to become a manager one day. My summer position was an HR position I am currently attempting to complete a double major in Finance and accounting, the experiences I acquired through my summer position were more qualitative rather the nature of my degrees quantitative aspect. The Job: At Transport Canada, I was involved in one main project. My responsibility as the project lead was to analyze current Remote supervision, engagement and communications practices along side benchmarking...
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