...importance of leadership, I agree that those in power need to step down for better leadership when necessary. If leaders are making big mistakes, they need to step down anytime necessary. But if current leaders are leading their organizations to make significant progress, they need to stay in power for the sake of their organizations’ continuous progress. New leaders can bring new ideas, innovation and other important resources to their organizations, which are important for the success of organizations. By the 1980s, Haier Group had debt of over CNY ¥1.4 million and suffered from dilapidated infrastructure, poor management, and lack of quality control. The company was on the verge of bankruptcy. Zhangruimin, the saver of Haier Group, introduced the sense of quality to its members by smashing 76 faulty refrigerators in front of everybody. The company started turning around in late 1980s with Zhangruimin’s disciplined management. As an avid reader of western and Japanese business, he brought Haier into international competition after cooperating with Germany Liebherr Group. This has been one of the most told stories where a new innovative leader saves an almost bankrupted company. Under some extreme circumstances, those in power might need to step down before the end of their due time. Chairman Mao held leadership from the establishment of China till his death in 1976. Later in his leadership, he started becoming obsessive of power and started ‘culture revolution’...
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...Issue 1 As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position. ANSWER With the development of science and technology made through out the human history, especially the past one hundred years or so, people these days are spending more time relying on technology to solve various types of problems. Does the ability of humans to think for themselves really deteriorate as they rely more and more on technology? Admittedly, the improvement of technology and its concomitant contribution to a more convenient daily life does to certain extent obviate the necessity of many traditional tasks, subtly affecting the humans’ ability of thinking. Nevertheless, as a whole effect in general, technology progress improves working efficiency and labor safety, and frees humans from low-level repeated physical work to high-level decision-making intellectual work. In addition, technology proposes brand-new problems as well which challenges the humans’ thinking ability to an even unexpected extent. It is true that in many situations, the requirement for thinking seems less demanding than before due to...
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...to be obtained through changing leadership every five years so as to make sure the cause in question is on the right path to success is not cogent in several aspects, since whether the leaders should step down after exactly five years is contingent on their qualification and competence, and it also depends on what enterprise we’re examining. There are several occasions where the resignation of the leaders will be conducive to success. For instance, if the head of a country possesses conventional views and is not open to changes and new perspectives, as in North Korea. Kim Jeong-eun will no doubt be in power for over five years, and actually that will last for as long as he wishes, thanks to the special system in the country. However, judging from his abilities in leading the country forward to a more developed and prosperous one, most people out of the country would think there should be a new leader, as soon as possible. And five years should be reasonable, since if he keeps secluding the country from the outside and practicing monarchy as his father and grandfather did decades ago in those five years, people would feasibly predict the future policy he is going to make and stop him right at the end of his five years reign. It will be the same case in America when Bush was in power. If there were such policy as mentioned in the statement, the U.S. might have been free from the economic downturn and would not have been bogged down in wars like the Iraq War. However, country leaders...
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...Claim: In any field—business, politics, education, government—those in power should step down after five years. Reason: The surest path to success for any enterprise is revitalization through new leadership. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim and the reason on which that claim is based. With the emphasis on the importance of revitalization to an enterprise in any field, the statement claim that changing leadership every five years will help an enterprise to achieve success. Well, revitalization is indeed essential to a successful enterprise; but the success of an enterprise is determined not only by revitalization, perseverance and consistency are also important. Besides, to make revitalization, new leadership sometimes is not a good resort; willingness to accept new ideas is the key. From these perspectives, simply changing leadership every five years is not a good way to ensure success of an enterprise. To any field, revitalization is crucial to an enterprise’s continuous booming. Through revitalization, we break former restrains on our mind and try different approaches to reach our goals. Good ideas and significant discoveries are always reaped in these new attempts. Before Columbus’ time, the only sea route from Europe to Asia was the one that bypass Africa. But Columbus dared to try a totally different way. As a result, he inadvertently discovered a new continent full of promising opportunities. We see here...
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...rules of retirement Experts contend that retirement planning should start from the day you start earning. Sound advice indeed, but one that is seldom followed. This is why ET Wealth decided to bring to you seven immutable rules of retirement planning. Steeped in financial prudence, these canons have been advocated by experts through the decades. Follow them and you can be sure that you will retire in comfort. Save 10% of your income for retirement The first rule of retirement planning is also the easiest to follow. If you have a regular job, then 12% of your basic salary and an equal contribution by your employer that flows into your Provident Fund account is a good way to build a nest egg. The best thing about this option is that you cannot avoid it. EPF rules require all employees to contribute 12% of their basic income to retiral savings, which include the Employee Provident Fund and the Family Pension Fund. It is a forced saving that becomes the default retirement plan for many individuals. The amount of contribution to the EPF does not matter. Given the power of compounding, even a small contribution can bloat into a big sum over the long term. Don't underestimate the significance of the savings in the first few years. Assuming that a 25-year-old investor puts away a fixed amount every month, his savings in the first five years will account for 44% of his total corpus when he is 60 years old. The later you start, the more you will need to save. If you...
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...Registered office: Mortimer House, 37-41 Mortimer Street, London W1T 3JH, UK Strategic Analysis Publication details, including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rsan20 Addressing Kashmir Satish Chandra Available online: 08 Feb 2011 To cite this article: Satish Chandra (2011): Addressing Kashmir, Strategic Analysis, 35:2, 304-307 To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09700161.2011.542928 PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR ARTICLE Full terms and conditions of use: http://www.tandfonline.com/page/terms-andconditions This article may be used for research, teaching and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, re-distribution, re-selling, loan, sub-licensing, systematic supply or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden. The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents will be complete or accurate or up to date. The accuracy of any instructions, formulae and drug doses should be independently verified with primary sources. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss, actions, claims, proceedings, demand or costs or damages whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with or arising out of the use of this material. Strategic Analysis Vol. 35, No. 2, March 2011, 304–307 Addressing Kashmir Satish Chandra he spate of rioting which plagued Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from June 2010 is testimony to the mismanagement...
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...Speaking ~ A Step by Step Guide to Successful Presentations ~ Lesson 1 - The Basics of Public Speaking Surveys show that more people are afraid of speaking in public than of dying! This is not only amazing, it is also quite a problem because being able to speak well in public is an important skill in many careers. Being able to speak well is also valuable in getting a good job in the first place. Learn public speaking skill from these articles and you will not only have more success on the job. Being able to get up in front of an audience and give a speech will greatly increase your confidence. The writer of these articles is a professional teacher with 20 years experience helping people speak more effectively. In addition to the articles, you can watch carefully chosen speeches, with comments added, that will show you how to be a great speaker. Before getting into details, here are five tips to help you get going: 1. Don't try to memorize a speech. Instead, use the "key points" approach, described in detail in Lesson 2. 2. Start strong with an interesting opening. It doesn't have to be brilliant, but it has to get the audience focused on your topic. Various ways to do this will be explained in Lesson 5. 3. Don't speak too fast! This is a very common problem as nervous speakers try to finish as quickly as possible. Instead, take your time, and your audience will listen more attentively. 4. Be careful when using visual aids, including (especially!) Power Point. They...
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...past several years (The Freedom to Marry, 2015). With all of the talk of marriage litigation and 60 rulings in favor of same sex marriage, it would seem that the country is ready for the freedom to marry for all. Quite a lot of people feel that everyone should be able to get married, and have the same rights as same sex couples despite loving someone of the same sex. In April 2015, the question of whether same-sex couples nationwide should have the right to marry will finally get to be heard in court before the U.S Supreme Court. For Years, people have one the freedom to marry from the courts of public opinion, to ballot boxes, to even the U.S Supreme Court (The Freedom to Marry, 2015). The argument of Marriage Equality raises the concern that denying marriage to same sex couples is unconstitutional and unfair which violates the American Values of freedom, liberty and respect. This argument has won over many voters, opinion leaders and courts all across the United States (The Freedom to Marry, 2015). The 6th Circuit is the first federal appellate court this year to rule against the freedom to marry. There have been several victories over the last year within the 4th, 7th and 10th Circuit. Those rulings added to nearly 40 additional wins in the state and federal court systems. In just one month gay couples have won the right to marry in 16 states (The Freedom to Marry, 2015). The Supreme Court overruled denial in five marriage cases, which gave freedom rights to those in Indiana...
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...promotional material from Jack Canfield himself, I took a look. He provides a series of short lessons based on the book, and I took those combination of written and audio lessons and decided on the book. I also ordered and read the teen version of the book as a sort of primer for this book. The book is 473 pages including the index, plus an additional thirty or so pages in the introduction. Once you get into the meat of the book, there are 64 Principles covered in a relatively short chapters (some really short, some a little longer than others). All in all, it takes only a few minutes to read a given chapter. I think this would make a really good study for a group for more than a year – with weekly meetings. There is also a teen version of the book that only deals with versions of the first 21 principles. I. THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SUCCESS 1. Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life This is the only way to have power: be 100% responsible for your own life. This does not mean you always have control over outside circumstances, but you take full responsibility to take control of yourself in those situations. You have to give up all your excuses. E+R=O. Event + Response = Outcome. You can blame the Event or you can change your Response. Everything you are experiencing today is the result of choices you’ve made in the past and how those choices have interacted with circumstances. You must give up blaming and give up complaining (most people complain to the wrong...
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...S E C O N D E D I T I O N POWER MARKETING, SELLING, and PRICING A Business Guide for Wedding and Portrait Photographers Amherst Media ® PUBLISHER OF PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS Mitche Graf Dedication I would like to dedicate this book to one of the greatest men I have ever met, Pat Wright. Although he is no longer with us, he left behind a legacy that will not soon be forgotten. As my stepfather, my supporter, and my friend, he showed me the value of not only a hard days’ work, but also the importance of taking time to enjoy the precious moments life has to offer. By example, he taught me to take my work seriously, but to take myself lightly. His playful spirit will forever be an integral part of my daily life, and his gentle approach to loving others will always help guide me in each of my relationships. I am honored to have known such a tender and loving man. Copyright © 2009 by Mitche Graf. All rights reserved. Published by: Amherst Media, Inc. P.O. Box 586 Buffalo, N.Y. 14226 Fax: 716-874-4508 www.AmherstMedia.com Publisher: Craig Alesse Senior Editor/Production Manager: Michelle Perkins Assistant Editor: Barbara A. Lynch-Johnt Editorial Assistance: John S. Loder, Carey A. Maines, C. A. Schweizer ISBN-13: 978-1-58428-246-4 Library of Congress Card Catalog Number: 2008926666 Printed in Korea. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical...
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...TABLE OF CONTENTS S.No. | TOPIC | PAGE NO. | 1 | Introduction | 4 | 2 | Succession Planning | 5 | 3 | The Tata Tale | 8 | 4 | Leadership at Tata | 10 | 5 | Succession Planning Strategies within Tata Group | 13 | 6 | The Mistry Angle | 16 | 7 | Challenges before Mistry | 19 | 8 | … And Why he will survive | 20 | 9 | The Way Ahead | 21 | 10 | Conclusion | 25 | 11 | Appendix: Sample Succession Planning Forms | 26 | INTRODUCTION Look at any research worth its salt and one will find that ‘leadership’ is key to the success of any organization. And it is this which highlights the importance of succession planning. Experts believe succession planning is one of the most important functions of not just the human resources department of any firm but is the responsibility of the entire management. Indeed, the consequences of putting the wrong person in a position may be severe. As popular HR guru Arthur X. Deegan II puts it: “Succession planning is about putting the right people in the right place at the right time.” This perhaps best defines the need and importance of succession planning. The group has chosen to study Tata Group and its succession planning strategies for this project. While we realize that succession planning is a process that encompasses the entire organization, we have – because of the space constraint – limited our report for the most part to only succession planning at the chairman level. That said, we still have taken care to include...
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...influence financial planning ▲ The stages of successful financial planning After Studying This Chapter, You’ll Be Able To ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ List the five steps in the personal financial planning process Examine the factors that influence personal financial planning decisions Begin to construct a comprehensive financial plan Consider opportunity costs and marginal effects in making personal finance decisions baj01275_c01_001-021.qxd 2/09/07 02:23am Page 2 2 PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING IN ACTION INTRODUCTION Knowing how to manage your finances can help you be more successful in life. In this chapter, we first look at the five-step financial planning process and then the factors that influence it, and we discuss the elements of a comprehensive financial plan. Finally, we explore strategies for making effective financial decisions. With this framework, you will be able to gain the tools for successful personal financial management. 1.1 The Personal Financial Planning Process In your life, you’ve probably already faced some financial challenges. For example, maybe you’ve asked yourself one or more of the following questions: ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Should I take out a student loan to pay for college expenses? How can I get out from under my credit card debt? Can I afford to replace my car’s transmission? Where should I buy my auto insurance? Would graduate school be a good investment for me? How much should I contribute to my 401(k)...
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...Germany has decided to phase out its all the nuclear plants by 2022. This decision, prompted by Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster, will make Germany the first major industrialized nation to go nuclear-free. Germany (Europe’s largest economy) is determined to replace its nuclear power with renewable energy resources. . Swiss parliament has approved amendments to tax treaties with other countries, including India. This makes easier access for India, to collect information about the illegal funds held by the Indian nationals in Swiss private banks. The Swiss parliament endorsed amendments to double-taxation agreements (DTAAs) in line with internationally applicable standards. The beneficiaries from the new amendments include India, Germany, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Greece, Turkey, Uruguay, Kazakhstan, and Poland. French Nationals to Sue Sarkozy over Crimes in Libya Two French lawyers have said that they are planning to sue French President Nicolas Sarkozy against the Humanity crimes over the military campaign in Libya that was led by NATO. Jacques Verges and Roland Dumas two of the French lawyers have decided to represent the families of the victims during the military campaign. Constitution (15th Amendment) Bill, 2011 passed in Bangladesh The Parliament of Bangladesh, the Jatiyo Sangsad, passed the Constitution (15th Amendment) Bill, 2011 on 30 June 2011 to amend its constitution under which the caretaker government system for holding general elections was scrapped...
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...Martin had one-step brother and step sister, whose names were James and Marytje who were from his mother first marriage to Johannes VanAllen. Also he had two full blood brothers and two full blood sister, whose names were Lawrence, Abraham, which are his two younger brothers and Derike, Jannetje and those are his older sisters. Martin was the middle child and him and his family lived in a house attached to a tavern, which is an establishment for the sale of beer and other drinks to be consumed on the premises, sometimes also serving food. Where he sometimes worked in after school with his father. His early education was at local schools, then we went to Kinderhook academy until the age 14. He didn’t go to college but he had an apprenticeship as a law clerk at the age of 12. By 1803 Martin was admitted to take the bar. Right after he took the bar Martin established a successful law practice. In February 21, 1807 Martin van Buren got married to...
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...Chapter 3 .......................Apply the 80/20 Rule to Everything Chapter 4 .......................Consider the Consequences Chapter 5 .......................Practice the ABCDE Method Continually Chapter 6 .......................Focus on Key Result Areas Chapter 7 .......................Obey the Law of Forced Efficiency Chapter 8 .......................Prepare Thoroughly Before You Begin Chapter 9 .......................Do Your Homework Chapter 10 .....................Leverage Your Special Talents Chapter 11 .....................Identify Your Key Constraints Chapter 12 .....................Take It One Oil Barrel At A Time Chapter 13 .....................Put the Pressure on Yourself Chapter 14 .....................Maximize Your Personal Power Chapter 15 .....................Motivate Yourself Into Action 2 Chapter 16 .....................Practice Creative Procrastination Chapter 17 .....................Do the Most Difficult Task First Chapter 18 .....................Slice and Dice the Task Chapter 19 .....................Create Large Chunks of Time Chapter 20 .....................Develop a Sense of Urgency Chapter 21 .....................Single Handle Every Task Putting It All Together 3 Preface Thank you for picking up this book. I hope these ideas help you as much as have helped me and thousands of others. In fact, I hope that this book changes your life forever. There is never enough time to do everything you have to do. You are literally swamped with work and...
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