Tutorial 1 exercise questions Questions: 1. What is a firm specific advantage? An unique strength a firm has that distinguishes him from his rivals‚ and creates a competitive advantage. 2. What is Honda’s FSA? Honda has a very wide range of motorized machines‚ its assortment covers a large group of consumers. 3. What basic but important distinction does Verbeke make? Non-location-bound FSAs versus Location bound FSAs. 4. Why are some FSAs location bound? These FSAs are so unique and
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1.2 Describe with examples how different aspects of development can affect one another Physical If a child has a physical difficulty‚ disability or delay‚ this could cause them to withdraw socially; find difficulty socialising; suffer with depression‚ stress or anxiety; lead to behavioural difficulties; find difficulty in communicating‚ regarding both speech and body language; and can affect their educational development. A child with a physical disability can often experience stigma concerning
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Economic aspect of Sweatshops Often times‚ economists are asked about sweatshops. Economists across the political spectrum have pointed out that for many sweatshop workers the alternatives are much‚ much worse. Working in the apparel industry in any of the sweatshop operating countries results in earning more than the average income in that country. In half of the countries it results in earning more than three times the national average. Individuals often assume that sweatshops are morally wrong
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Compare and contrast normative and positive accounting approaches: Definition of PAT: Watts and Zimmerman (1986) defined Pat as a theory that seeks to explain and predicts particular phenomenon. It is concerned with explaining accounting practice. The three basic hypotheses as outlined by Watts and Zimmerman (1978) underlying PAT are: 1. Bonus plan hypothesis: The bonus plan hypothesis is that managers of firms with bonus plans are more likely to use accounting methods that increase current period
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HR aspect of a company: Training and Development in Marriott International Group of Hotels Waddoups (2012) notes‚ “some people today are wandering generalities instead of meaningful specifics because they have failed to discover and mine the wealth of potentials in them” (p. 1139). All companies‚ here size does not matter as the said company could be one on the Forbes list or a private limited company with only a handful of employees‚ have a special unit to carry out their training requirements
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Communication and Positive Relationships Module 1 Activities Q1.1 Why is it important that you are able to communicate effectively with people in your job role? Good communication is very important when working with children‚ young people‚ their families and carers. By being able to communicate effectively I am making sure that I am understood and understanding too.
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“What is Hypnosis?” this is a question that we will begin to explore‚ looking at the differing aspects of this often misreported‚ misunderstood and mystifying state of mind and why it is often so closely linked with relaxation. Hypnosis is often associated with witchdoctors and ancient medicine men and in many respects this is probably a correct association although the actual term hypnosis was not in existence until many years after such people existed. The first credible and notable recorded theory
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Research Survey 6/4 PRIMARY WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT AND REFORM Hilary Burgess The Open University For other interim reports in this series‚ and for briefings on each report‚ go to www.primaryreview.org.uk This report has been commissioned as evidence to the Primary Review. The analysis and opinions it contains are the authors’ own. Copyright © University of Cambridge 2008 PRIMARY REVIEW INTERIM REPORTS PRIMARY WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT AND REFORM Primary Review Research Survey 6/4 Hilary Burgess
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This picture shows the big fire which is strong and spread quickly at petrol station in Viet Nam. The force firefighter with many firemen who are working very hard in an effort to control the fire. They are wearing dark-blue clothes‚ red helmets and whitish face mash without gloves‚ goggles and oxygen tank. In the left of picture‚ one firefighter is running and holding his helmet beacause he is afraid of that it is out of his head. Maybe his helmet which is very important to a fireman‚ is bad or
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benefit in preparing for this position. I applied for a company that is very important for me at the first time. The company mainly deals with mobile technology product and communications technologies. While the BUS 500Z is applicable to this company. And the company is very need of talents in the field of technology in business. I hope that I will interview success with your recommendation. If you are willing to write me a recommendation‚ please let me know. You can reply this E-mail directly or give
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