...CASE: XCEL ENERGY PAYS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO EXCEL Xcel energy pays for employees who excel Brianna Williams Kaplan University MT203: Human Resources Management 1/29/13 XCEL ENERGY PAYS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO EXCEL Xcel’ management decision to change from paying the employees for their suggestion to a merit pay incentive program is well thought of. Though initial mistakes are there but when the team will be rewarded at parity, it will make the members more motivated to work hand in hand to excel together. Individual rewarding system creating a competition among the employees but the new incentive may initially discourage the outperformers. The company has to motivate them to ask their team members also to perform. The motivated people will compel the average and the poor workers to work hand in hand. Since in an organization, there is subordination of self-interest the new program will focus towards the achievement of the organizational goal. The company can think of rewarding the managers by other perks and recognition than money. Giving the person a good desk to work as a bonus, or a certificate or selecting employee of the month on the basis of suggestions are some of the perks. The person who gives many suggestions that have helped the company to earn reasonable profit should be given recognition in the company. The company can give such employees a chance to attend trainings for new experience or trainings in their field of expertise. This will help both-the organization...
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...Start Node and a Destination Node, that the optimal path between Node A and that same Destination Node will lay on the same path as the one from the Start Node and Destination Node (Breecher, 2002). With this in mind, you can make a Spanning Tree for any individual node that shows the optimal path for any transmissions leaving that node to any other node on its network. Despite there being multiple potential paths, this will show the most efficient path to take to reach any other individual node. 5. Create a comparison table (4 comparisons) for Bridges, Switches, Routers, Gateways. Bridges Switches Routers Gateways Layer of Operation Level 2 relay (Physical & Data Link Layer) Layer 2 relay (Data Link Layer) Layer 3 relay (Network Layer) Layer 7 relay (Application Layer) Function To connect two similar networks. Same as bridges, but with faster frame processing and multiple ports. To link two dissimilar networks using different protocols. Converts packets to match the requirements of their destination. Transmission Management Reads address and then transmits either to that address found in its forwarding table, or it floods the frame to all possible connections. Maintains a list of addresses and ports and reads a frame’s address and then uses the list to determine which port to send a frame out on. Switches can also be set up to check the frame for errors. The IP address of packets are checked and then transmitted based on the routing table or protocol of the router. Unpacks the data...
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...Consider a single system which has similar equipment and incorporates, power, cooling system, server, processor, a system switch, backup system and UPS system. Regardless of whether it is a individual system or the biggest data center, the center necessities are same in both which incorporates Working Equipment, power, and cooling systems. Let us talk about the equipment and system failures and its causes in both individual systems and a monstrous server farm independently and the alleviations to endure the disappointments. Visit disappointments incorporate loss of energy supply gadgets, fluctuating force input, disappointment of the cooling system, Failure of Network Equipment, harm to information links, Shutdown of servers, Failure of Security systems and loss of correspondence system. The main distinction in the disappointment in the middle of the single system and the tremendous data centers is just the quantity of systems working in one place and the size of disappointment. Numerous organizations are relied upon the working of the data centers as their business application is conveyed on these data centers which give the vital systems and support for which they change the organizations. So it is the duty of the administration to guarantee the working of the data centers with no postpones which cost a huge investment for the business. Same with the individual systems which even requires similar offices required by the data centers however in microscopic scale and the extent...
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...Scenario 7-1: Automating Computer Maintenance and Program Launching Maria is a busy freelance writer who uses her computer many hours a day to research and write articles for several national magazines and newspapers. Her computer, which runs Windows 7 Professional, must be running at peak performance with little downtime. Maria has little time to devote to computer maintenance tasks. She also uses Internet Explorer 9 and Microsoft Word 2010 every day and would like them to start automatically when Windows starts. Maria asks you for advice how to maintain her computer with relatively little effort, and how to configure her computer to start programs automatically. What do you tell her? Tell Maria to ensure that Disk Defragmenter is scheduled to run at least once...
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...Objectives Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Explain both the Marketing Concept and the Holistic Marketing Concept. Analyze the macroenvironments as related to the marketing process. Illustrate the use of marketing research and the forecasting of demand. Describe the development of customer value, satisfaction, and loyalty. Explain the use of customer relationship management in cultivating customer relationship. Illustrate the consumer buying process and the organizational buying process. Illustrate market segmentation, market targeting, and brand equity. Describe positioning and differentiation strategies. Illustrate the development of product strategy and explain competitive strategies. Explain the marketing strategies for service companies. Identify and explain the various pricing strategies. Describe the management of the retail and wholesale business. Classify the management of advertising, sales promotion, events, and public relations. Identify and explain direct marketing and personal selling. Outline and describe new product development. Credits Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit. Course Structure 1. Unit Learning Objectives: Each unit contains Learning Objectives that specify the measurable skills and knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit. 2....
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...UNIT OUTLINE Read this document to learn essential details about your unit. It will also help you to get started with your studies. BMA247 Organisational Behaviour Semester 2, 2015 THIS UNIT IS BEING OFFERED IN: SHANGHAI OCEANS UNIVERSITY (SOU) Taught by: Dr Sarah Dawkins (UTAS Unit Coordinator) & Cindy He (SOU Lecturer) CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B BMA247, Organisational Behaviour 2 Contents Contact Details ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Unit Description ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Prior Knowledge &/or Skills OR Pre-Requisite Unit(s) ............................................................................ 3 Enrolment in the Unit ............................................................................................................................. 3 When does the unit commence? ............................................................................................................ 3 Intended Learning Outcomes and Generic Graduate Attributes for BMA247, Organisational Behaviour ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Learning Expectations and Teaching Strategies/Approach ........................................
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...B2GLOBAL PROGRAMME BTEC LEVEL 5 HND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS UNIT SYLLABUS |Assignment Due: | |. Assignment 1: Slot 10 | |. Assignment 2: Slot 38 | |The student must pass these Assignments to pass the course | |Unit Title: |Business Strategy | |Unit Code |A/601/0796 | |QCF level |5 | |Credit value |15 credits | |Pre-requisite | | |Instructor | ...
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...UNIT OUTLINE Read this document to learn essential details about your unit. It will also help you to get started with your studies. BMA604 Consumer Decision Making Semester 2, 2015 THIS UNIT IS BEING OFFERED IN: HOBART & BY DISTANCE Taught by: Professor Aron O’Cass (Unit Coordinator) CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B BMA604, Consumer Decision Making 2 Contents Contact Details ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Unit Description ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Prior Knowledge &/or Skills OR Pre-Requisite Unit(s) ............................................................................ 3 Enrolment in the Unit ............................................................................................................................. 3 When does the unit commence? ............................................................................................................ 3 University of Tasmania Graduate Quality Statement ............................................................................. 3 Intended Learning Outcomes for BMA604 ............................................................................................. 4 Learning Expectations and Teaching Strategies/Approach ..........................................................
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...ACC305 – Auditing and Professional Practice Unit Outline – 2015 Unit Coordinator: Dr Chun Jiang (PhD, FCPA) 1|P age Introduction Welcome to Elite Education and ACC305 – Auditing and Professional Practice. This document provides you with information relevant to successful completion of this unit; including schedule of lecture topics, prescribed texts, assessment policies, assessment tasks, examinations, academic and administrative contacts and online learning support facilities. Student Handbook and Administration Office The Elite Student Handbook provides valuable general information for students and a printed copy will be provided to you. In addition, the Institute staff are available to assist you personally during office hours. Office Contact Details: Elite Education Institute 1 James Place, North Sydney, NSW 2060 Tel: 02 9212 2120 Unit Overview This unit introduces the major conceptual and technical aspects of auditing and assurance services. Accordingly, the unit provides critical insights into the auditor's legal and societal role, the underlying conceptual theory of auditing, professional auditing techniques, and contemporary auditing issues. The core theme of this unit is the external audit of corporations, from initial planning to final reporting in the context of a professional environment. Assumed Knowledge Prerequisite: ACC101 – Fundamentals of Accounting I, ACC102 – Fundamentals of Accounting II, and ACC204 – Advanced...
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...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Introduction Manufacturing Unit 1: Mumbai Manufacturing Unit 2: Chennai Manufacturing Unit 3: Mumbai Manufacturing Unit 4: Uttar Pradesh Manufacturing Unit 5 : Uttar Pradesh Manufacturing Unit 6: Uttar Pradesh Manufacturing Unit 7: Uttar Pradesh Manufacturing Unit 8: Uttar Pradesh Manufacturing Unit 9: Delhi Manufacturing Unit 10: Delhi Manufacturing Unit 11: Uttar Pradesh Manufacturing Unit 12: Delhi Manufacturing Unit 13: West Bengal Manufacturing Unit 14: West Bengal Manufacturing Unit 15: Karnataka Summary of Industry Requirements Study Team 1 2-10 11-13 14-16 17-18 19-20 21-24 24-27 28-30 31-32 33-34 35-38 39 40-41 42-43 44-45 46-48 49 Case Study Report Productivity and Competitiveness of Indian Toy Manufacturing Sector Diagnostic Case Studies Introduction This report contains diagnostic case studies of fifteen toy manufacturing units selected from seven different toy product categories. The study focuses on unit specific problems related to production, raw material availability, marketing, finance, productivity, export performance etc. These case studies also throw light on other aspects of the working of these units such as product range, market scenario, taxation structure etc. Though the manufacturing units produce a wide range of toy products, for the study purposes the units have been broadly grouped under seven major product categories. Number of manufacturing units taken up for detailed case study based on...
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...UNIT OUTLINE Read this document to learn essential details about your unit. It will also help you to get started with your studies. BMA604 Consumer Decision Making Semester 2, 2015 THIS UNIT IS BEING OFFERED IN: HOBART & BY DISTANCE Taught by: Professor Aron O’Cass (Unit Coordinator) CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B BMA604, Consumer Decision Making 2 Contents Contact Details ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Unit Description ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Prior Knowledge &/or Skills OR Pre-Requisite Unit(s) ............................................................................ 3 Enrolment in the Unit ............................................................................................................................. 3 When does the unit commence? ............................................................................................................ 3 University of Tasmania Graduate Quality Statement ............................................................................. 3 Intended Learning Outcomes for BMA604 ............................................................................................. 4 Learning Expectations and Teaching Strategies/Approach ........................................................
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...KEY Activity Checklist Deadline Handout Hint Important information Online activity Reading Toolkit Warning This learning guide supplements the unit outline and is designed to help you navigate through the unit. It will help you focus on what you need to do for classes and the various assessment tasks. You should consult the relevant section of the learning guide as you plan your study – it will highlight the main things that you should be getting out of the resources available and provide guidance on teaching activities and class preparation. The learning guide also offers some study tips to assist you in developing the skills and techniques of an effective learner at university level. In addition to acquiring information and skills relevant to this unit, you should also focus on developing the habits and tools of a successful university student. As an adult learner you need to take control of your own learning and ensure your own success. This learning guide is specifically designed to help you achieve this. A standard set of icons is used throughout the learning guide to make navigation easier. Use the icons to quickly identify important information, things you need to do and hints for doing them. STAFF Unit Coordinator Peter Cordina Building ED.G.68, Parramatta campus Phone: 9685 9583 Point of first contact Unit administration Your tutor School of Business Undergraduate Student Services Team Building EQ, Parramatta campus Phone: 9685 9200 Teaching team...
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...Business Strategy ST3S03A Module Workbook: 2015 CONTENTS 1. Module Introduction 2. Module Aims and Learning Outcomes 3. Teaching methods 4. Lecture/Tutorial Programme 5. Unit Descriptors 6. Reading 7. Assessment Please note that information contained in this document may be subject to amendment. This workbook is the copyright of Dan Taylor, Simon Brooks & Paul Davies. The material contained in it may only be used for teaching purposes in association with the Business School of the University of South Wales, and with the explicit permission of the authors. 1. Module Introduction – What is this module about? Welcome to the workbook for Business Strategy. This book contains all the background information you need for the whole course, together with the lecture and tutorial programme. Use this book as your key reference for information on the course. Most of the frequently asked questions you are likely to raise are answered here. Please note that while this information is correct at the time of going to press, we reserve the right to alter the programme and other course details from time to time. This will be done through announcements in lectures and on Blackboard, the web-based learning environment. It is imperative that students access Blackboard regularly to ensure they are aware of any changes. This course is intended to be an informative and interesting introduction to strategic...
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...completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Analyze the concepts of business ethics from a personal and an organizational perspective. Assess the ethical issues facing business leaders. Evaluate and distinguish between the concepts of social responsibility, integrity, and business ethics. Explain the framework required to make ethical decisions in today's business environment and how it improves the business climate. Summarize how moral philosophies, on a corporate and individual level, influence ethical decision-making in business. Analyze the influence of corporate culture, including leadership, power, and motivation, on business ethics in the workplace. Explain the pressures that influence ethical decision making in the organization. Evaluate the need for ethical standards, codes of ethics and practices in business. Assess the auditing process to assure ethical practices are being followed. Analyze the role that culture plays in global business ethics. Credits Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit. Course Structure 1. Unit Learning Outcomes: Each unit contains Learning Outcomes that specify the measurable skills and knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit. 2. Unit Lesson: Each unit contains a Unit Lesson, which discusses unit material. 3. Reading Assignments: Each unit contains Reading Assignments from one or more...
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...ChartsMini chart print outs Commerce Textbooks: (Listing of texts attached) | Quizzes:-Chart completion-DefinitionsBingo Games | | B) Needs and Wants | 3. Distinguish between needs and wants. 4. Discuss the role played by producers in the satisfaction of consumer needs and wants | SPAR ( Spontaneous Argumentation)Graphic Organizer | DiscussionsQuestion and Answer | Commerce TextbooksPowerPoint PresentationInternetLaptop | Assignment-categorizing needs and wants. | 1 | C) Economic Systems | 5. Identify and explain types of economic systems | Graphic Organizer | Questions and Answers | Chart PrintoutsCommerce Textbooks | Quiz | 1 | D) Direct and Indirect Production | 6. Distinguish between direct and indirect production 7. List and explain the commercial occupations. | Graphic OrganizerCooperative learningMnemonic Strategies | Role playDiscussionsGraphic Organizer | Commerce Textbooks | Assignment-categorizing occupations as either a direct service or indirect service | 2. Production and Distribution | | | | | | 2 | A) Stages of Production | 1. Define the term production 2. Identify the stages of production 3. List and explain the classification of occupations 4. Explain and illustrate the branches of production and the organization structure of commerce...
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