...BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary / Diploma, Business Studies Unit 2 – Business Resources Assignment 1 (P1, P2, M2) – Recruiting the Right Staff Scenario You are coming to the end of your BTEC course and you have been considering getting a job in the summer break before you start university. As well as earning some extra money, you are looking forward to the opportunity to develop your skills and put into practice the knowledge you have learnt on your BTEC course. Task one (P1 part) Research some jobs that you can apply for on job websites. You could look at www.monster.com or www.totaljobs.com. You need to find a job that you think you could apply for either now or at the end of year 13. You need to collect a job description, person specification and application form as evidence. (P1 part) Task two (P1, P2 M2) To show that you understand the relevance of these documents used in recruitment you need to complete an information sheet which analyses their contents (see attached for template). Your information sheet should 1. Describe the recruitment documentation used for the job you have chosen. What is a job description, what is a person specification and what is an application form? How are they used in business? (P1) 2. Identify the skills required on the job description. Describe how you have these skills or if you don’t have them, describe how you could develop them this year. (P2) 3. For each of the skills that you have already identified...
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...Expert Training Group Business Plan Accounting 557 August 8, 2014 Expert Training Group Business Plan As an Army veteran of 30 years of military and contracting serve, training Soldiers have always been my passion. My expertise has always been military training. Although training Soldiers can be dangerous, it can also be very rewarding. I have witnessed the positive benefits of proper training and the dire consequences of poor training. I have continued serving the Army in the capacity as a government contractor when employed. Therefore, I am fluent with current training and doctrinal methodology. I am aware of areas in which the Army could use immediate assistant in the training of Initial Entry Soldiers (IET). Marksmanship training has always been an area in which the Army have continued to struggle. The basics of being an effective combat Soldier is to qualify with your assigned weapon (M4 carbine). All Soldiers must qualify with their weapon in order to graduate from basic training. The Army has infrequently placed a high precedence on marksmanship proficiency. The Afghanistan conflict is winding down. The Department of Defense will continue draw down the active duty forces in 2014. The goal of the reduction is to reduce the Army's manning structure to 490,000 in two years. These initiatives have effective the availability of much-needed training resources for all Soldiers. Meanwhile, Army commanders are charged with the tasks to develop plans and solutions...
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...Unit 2: Unit code: QCF Level 3: Credit value: Business Resources D/502/5409 BTEC National 10 Guided learning hours: 60 Aim and purpose The aim of this unit is to develop learner knowledge of the range of human, physical, technological and financial resources required in an organisation, and how the management of these resources can impact on business performance. Unit introduction At the core of every organisation are the human, physical, technological and financial resources that enable it to function. This unit will give learners a broad understanding of the importance organisations place on managing their resources efficiently in order to achieve their objectives. It is important that learners are able to relate their understanding of resource management to a real organisation. This will provide an essential link between theory and practice. Understanding how these resources are managed is one of the keys to assessing how well the organisation is performing. The first part of this unit explores the range of human, physical and technological resources for a selected organisation. Learners will investigate the importance of managing these resources efficiently. The contribution that recruiting and retaining suitable staff can make to the organisation’s performance is examined. The importance of managing the organisation’s physical and technological resources efficiently is also explored. For an organisation to survive its finances need to be sound and secure. The...
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...Financial Statements QUESTIONS Q4-1. Return on investment measures profitability in relation to the amount of investment that has been made in the business. A company can always increase dollar profit by increasing the amount of investment (assuming it is a profitable investment). So, dollar profits are not necessarily a meaningful way to look at financial performance. Using return on investment in our analysis, whether as investors or business managers, requires us to focus not only on the income statement, but also on the balance sheet. Q4-2.B ROE is the sum of an operating return (RNOA) and a nonoperating return (the effective use of financial leverage – specifically, leverage multiplied by the spread). Increasing leverage increases ROE as long as the spread is positive. Financial leverage is also related to risk: the risk of potential bankruptcy and the risk of increased variability of profits. Companies must, therefore, balance the positive effects of financial leverage against their potential negative consequences. It is for this reason that we do not witness companies entirely financed with debt. Q4-3. Gross profit margins can decline because 1) the industry has become more competitive, and/or the firm’s products have lost their competitive advantage so that the company has had to reduce prices or is selling fewer units or 2) product costs have increased, or 3) the sales mix has changed from higher margin/slowly turning products to lower margin/higher turning products...
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...of AIH -suppose some people have access to pockets of information concerning the true value and risk of assets while others do not 7. What resource is available for investors harmed by insider trading - 8. What is the primary market * It is for trading new securities * Raising capital to support in new investment in buildings, equipment and inventories 9. What is the most important financial asset in the economy -income? money 10. What is the secondary market * Deals in securities previously issued * Function is to provide liquidity to security investors 11. What are secondary securities? * Issued by financial intermediaries include such familiar instruments as checking and saving accounts * Low risk of default * Acquired in small denomination 12. Which markets make up to circular diagram? * Money and capital market 13. Which sector of economy is usually deficit budget sector? * Ultimate borrowers? 14. Which sector of economy is usually surplus budget sector? * Ultimate lenders? 15. How to express a deficit unit and a surplus unit in Gurley-Shaw equoation? * Deficit: Revenue< expense, financial asset decreased, debt increased * Surplus: Revenue> expense, financial asset increased, debt decreased 16. What does medium exchange meant? * Accepted...
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...Managing New, Remanufactured and Upgraded Products under a Coupon Recycling Environment Xian LI1 , Jihong ZHANG1,† , Xiaosong DING1 , Xiaodong YANG1 1 International Business School Beijing Foreign Studies University Beijing, People’s Republic of China, 100089 † corresponding author: zhangjihong@bfsu.edu.cn Abstract—We consider a two-period production and pricing model under a coupon recycling environment, in which a monopolistic manufacturer is able to produce and sell new, remanufactured and upgraded products simultaneously in the market. To attract consumers to return used products and promote the sale of upgraded products, the manufacturer offers coupons in the recycling process. We focus on the competition between different kinds of products and analyze the manufacturer’s optimal production and pricing strategies as well as the effect of coupons on them. Keywords—remanufacturing; pricing strategy; cost; coupon I. I NTRODUCTION With the advancing high-technology and exacerbation in global economic competition, more and more electronic products possess a very short lifespan prior to becoming outdated. For example, electronic products including mobile phones, MP3-players, digital cameras, tablets and laptops often have a lifespan being no more than one year. In the meanwhile, the shortage in global resources and deterioration of ecological environment makes remanufacturing a popular alternative to the sustainable development of many electronic...
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...GAMP 4 to GAMP 5 Summary Introduction This document provides summary information on the GAMP 5 Guide and provides a mapping to the previous version, GAMP 4. It specifically provides: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Summary of Need for GAMP 5 Overview of GAMP Documentation Structure GAMP 5 Main Body Structure GAMP 5 Appendices New and Revised Material GAMP 4 to GAMP 5 Mapping 1 Summary of Need for GAMP 5 The GAMP Guide has been significantly updated to align with the concepts and terminology of recent regulatory and industry developments. These regulatory and industry developments focus attention on patient safety, product quality, and data integrity. This is a key driver for GAMP 5. Coupled to this there is the need to: • • • • • Avoid duplication of activities (e.g., by fully integrating engineering and computer system activities so that they are only performed once) Leverage supplier activities to the maximum possible extent, while still ensuring fitness for intended use Scale all life cycle activities and associated documentation according to risk, complexity, and novelty Recognize that most computerized systems are now based on configurable packages, many of them networked Acknowledge that traditional linear or waterfall development models are not the most appropriate in all cases © Copyright ISPE 2008. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 10 2 Overview of GAMP Documentation Structure The GAMP Guide forms part of a family of documents that...
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...Unit 1 Government Policies and the Public Services [pic] Assessment Book (Credits 10) | |Eddie Maylor | |Student Name | | |Start of Unit Date |24 September 2012 | |Completion of Unit Date | | | |Unit Tutor: James McQueen | |Group / Course |Diploma in public services | Learning Outcomes • Know the different levels of government I the UK • Understand the democratic election process for each level of government in the UK • Understand the impact of UK government policies on the public services • Be able to demonstrate how government policies are developed Unit Criteria Passed |Pass |1 |2 |3 | | | | ...
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...Unit 1 Week 1: An antitrust law that was the first United States Federal statute to limit cartels and monopolies that was signed July 2, 1980 is called Sherman Antitrust Act. This act allows the US federal government to take the legal action against firms in the formation of trusts as a means of dissolution (Sherman, 2013). Therefore, Goliath and Junior are not correct. The relationships that exists which restrain trade and commerce are strictly forbidden and deemed illegal (Sherman, 2013). Since Goliath is the owner, he is liable for Juniors’ infractions. Junior, Ltd is a business under Goliath which is an American founded company that company is subject to the law. They have many other options they can pursue. They could attempt to prove that the trade restraint has only positive outcomes or use the immunity clause that proves that they did not harm the exporting activities of other export competitors within the nation called the “exporting association” (Antitrust: An Overview, 2013). Goliath opened Junior to gain more control over certain aspects of the company and therefore make more profit for the company. The economy of the foreign country and US country could benefit from this type of business, however, the company stands the most to gain. The political views of the US are that the company is trying to make more money outside the US while the political views of the foreign country are pleased with the increase in their country. The actions of Junior will reflect on...
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...Heckler & Koch GmbH Table of Contents Introduction 3 Early History 4 Firearms History 4 U.S. Bound 6 Other Countries 8 Negative Image 9 SWOT Analysis 12 Conclusion 13 References 14 Introduction There are over 30 different major firearm manufacturers in the world today. This doesn’t even included small, privately owned companies within the United States and other countries. As children, we have played many different games that include some type of “firearm” whether it is our hand or a plastic toy. So it may come to some more naturally to be drawn towards firearms. Many families around the world own firearms. Even the United States Bill of Rights has a section, that “… the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed” (U.S. Const. amend. II). Early History Interestingly enough, Heckler & Koch came about due to another firearms company, Mauser-Werke Oberndorf Waffensysteme GmbH, otherwise commonly known as Mauser. Mauser was a German arms manufacturer located in Oberndorf, Germany that was started in 1811. They manufactured weapons that would soon be used by the German Army during several wars. It wasn’t until World War II that Mauser would be out of commission as the territory the plant was located in became under control by the French military. The French dismantled the entire factory and destroyed all records. However, former Mauser engineers...
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...June 2010 CN 2nd Tier Cities Analysis For Microsoft Mercer, Beijing www.mercer.com Agenda Project Background and Scope Availability of Talent College City Factor Mercer 1 Project Background Based on the communication with Microsoft (MSFT) HR team, Mercer understands that MSFT is seeking for possible new site for building up R&D operations. With the booming economy and relatively lower cost, MSFT has achieved significant business growth in recent years in China. For building up further local R&D capabilities with effective cost control, MSFT selected 10 target 2nd tier cities as possible new sites. For a better understanding about target 2nd tier cities, MSFT would like to engage Mercer to conduct a customized survey focus on labor market, talent supply, government benefits and compensation data in those cities. Mercer 2 Project Scope Based on mutual agreement with Microsoft (MSFT) HR team, Mercer will search the information by the following dimensions in 10 target cities, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Dalian, Xian, Chengdu, Wuhan, Tianjin, Qingdao and Wuxi. Meanwhile, Beijing will be set as benchmark city. – Talent Availability Talent Pool Presence of Competitor – College CS/Math Graduates Quality of Math and Science Education Quality of Scientific Research Institution University/Industry research collaboration Public expenditure on education as % of GDP Expenditure on R&D as % of GDP Proximity to city – City Factor City Hybrid Ranking Operating cost...
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............. 51 Army Safety Program .................................. 53 Army Sponsorship Program .............................. 55 QOLP - Army Quality of Life Program ....................... 56 BOSS - Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers ................. 57 CHAMPUS / TRICARE ................................ 58 DEERS - Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System .......... 59 NCODP - Noncommissioned Officer Development Program ......... 60 Weight Control ....................................... 62 Physical Training ...................................... 66 Weapons ............................................ 70 M136 AT4 - Rocket Launcher ............................ 120 M16/A2 - 5.56 mm Semiautomatic Rifle ..................... 123 M4 - 5.56 mm Semiautomatic Rifle ........................ 130 M18A1 - Antipersonnel (Claymore) Mine .................... 137 M2 - .50 Caliber Machine Gun ........................... 140 M203 - 40 mm Grenade Launcher ......................... 144 M240B - Machine Gun ................................ 147 M249 - Machine Gun ................................. 150 M60 - Machine Gun .................................. 154 Page 1 / 389 © Copyright 1999-2012 ArmyStudyGuide.com Version 5.3 M72 - Light Anti-Tank Weapon...
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...performance 4 SECTION B - MOPS OR KPIS 5 TGI Friday’s 5 Introduction 5 First operational measurement 5 Second operational measurement 6 Conclusion 7 References 7 References 8 Section A - Analysis of your team behaviour Belbin team roles Introduction Dr. R. M. Belbin said: “A team is not a bunch of people with job titles, but a congregation of individuals, each of whom has a role which is understood by other members. Members of a team seek out certain roles and they perform most effectively in the ones that are most natural to them” (BELBIN Associates, 2012). Belbin team roles were created in order to make group work more effective and understand positives and negatives of each team member. According to the Belbin theory there is 9 roles which members can be named by, which are: plant, monitor evaluator, co-ordinator, resource investigator, completer finisher, implementer, shaper, team worker and specialist. This table is going to show the roles of each member in our group and will point some advantages and disadvantages which could affect group work and productivity in the future and influence our hotel. Team Members | Main Role | Second Role | Positive | Negative | Member 1 | Implementer | Coordinator | M1 is the member who was sure about ideas which were discussed properly in the team, so that turns them to the action effectively. This member delegated the work appropriately and knew what he was doing. | This member wasn’t sure about new suggestions and ideas;...
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...The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited STRUCTURED FINANCE RATING KARACHI ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED APRIL 2012 The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited STRUCTURED FINANCE KARACHI ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED REPORT CONTENTS Summary Report Detailed Report: PAGE 1 2 2 4 7 Rating Profile Instrument Structure Assessment ANNEXURES BoD Profile Standard Rating Scale I II April 2012 www.pacra.com STRUCTURED FINANCE The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited RATINGS (APRIL 2012) KARACHI ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED [KESC] RATING RATIONALE & KEY DRIVERS SECURED, RATED, LISTED TFC (I) OF PKR 300MLN TFC (II) OF PKR 1,200MLN TFC (III) OF PKR 500MLN PRELIMINARY AA AA AA TFC (I) Tenor Issue size (PKR mln) Greenshoe option Profit Rate Profit payment Principal repayment TFC (II) TFC (III) 13 months 36 months 60 months 300 13.00% Monthly Bullet 1,200 700 14.75% Quarterly Bullet 500 300 15.50% Quarterly Bullet ANALYSTS Samiya Mukhtar +92 42 35869504 samiya@pacra.com Rana Muhammad Nadeem +92 42 35869504 nadeem@pacra.com The rating primarily draws its strength from the security structure of the instrument. This includes, inter alia, first parri passu charge with 1.2x minimum throughput of receivables from specific 250 corporate consumers and first pari passu charge with 1.2x minimum throughput of excess proceeds (after meeting certain pre-agreed financial obligations) entitled to KESC relating...
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...Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Doctoral Dissertation Series 2010/8 Espoo 2010 LEADERSHIP IN A SMALL ENTERPRISE Helena Palmgren Dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Science in Technology to be presented with due permission of the Faculty of Information and Natural Sciences, Helsinki University of Technology, for public examination and debate on May 7, 2010 at 12 o'clock in Auditorium AS1 at the Aalto University School of Science and Technology, Espoo, Finland Aalto University School of Science and Technology Department of Industrial Engineering and Management P.O. Box 15500 FIN-00076 AALTO FINLAND Tel. + 358-9-4702 2846 Fax + 358-9-4702 3665 Internet http://tuta.tkk.fi Copyright © Helena Palmgren helena.palmgren@ttl.fi ISBN 978-952-60-3100-2 (print) ISBN 978-952-60-3101-9 (electronic) ISSN 1797-2507 (print) ISSN 1797-2515 (electronic) URL:http://lib.tkk.fi/Diss/2010/isbn9789526031019/ The cover artwork © Eila Haydn, 2010 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in retrieval systems, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, microfilming, recording, or otherwise, without permission in writing from the publisher. Edita Espoo 2010 ii ABSTRACT OF DOCTORAL DISSERTATION AALTO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY P.O. BOX 11000, FI-00076 AALTO http://www.aalto.fi Author Helena Palmgren Name of the dissertation Leadership...
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