Statistics can be very helpful in providing interpretation of reality but also can be used to distort our understanding. Discuss some of the ways in which statistics can be used or misused in different Areas of Knowledge to assist and mislead us‚ and how we can determine whether to accept the statistical evidence that is present to us. When you turn on the news‚ what do you hear? 1 in 10 people in South Africa have AIDS ‚ Unemployment Reaches New High of 9.3 Percent ‚ etc. Statistics is supposed
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selection and socialization. This paper will leave out the latter‚ focusing in the use of HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) for the recruitment process until the final appointment decision. Specifically‚ the first decision to be made by the firm is whether the recruitment will be internal or external. Table 1 shows a comparative between the pros and cons of each type of recruitment. As it can be seen‚ the internal recruitment has‚ initially‚ more advantages than the external. This is
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........................................................... HR Metrics Standards & Glossary Published by the HR Metrics Service Version 6.4 /October 12‚ 2011 HR Metrics Standards and Glossary Introduction The following document contains a list of HR metrics‚ including formulas and descriptions. It has been arranged in a series of categories for ease of reference. The categories are as follows: • • • • • • • Compensation HR Efficiency Learning and Development Productivity Recruitment Retention
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Unlike today‚ where most scientific communities use the standard unit of measurement called the metric system‚ early measurements were based on human body parts. In time‚ nations developed their own different units of measure. Due to all the different national measurements‚ it was difficult for scientists to understand each other‚ resulting in chaos. For example‚ if the United States conducted an experiment and France wanted to mimic the experiment‚ the different units of measure would make the
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who are the right “fit” is especially difficult for smaller‚ family owned businesses‚ which often do not have the luxury of a human resources department. Jay Morgan is the operations manager but playing two roles in this company by also acting as the HR manager‚ which is not good for him or for the company. As a Human Resource consultant for a small franchise like Castle’s‚ I would want to ensure that the restaurant is operating well because I know the success of the restaurant is heavily built around
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Analytical report: The Value of HR analytics in HR development Introduction The following report will begin by analysing the role that Human Resource (HR) analytics and Human Resource Management Systems (HRIMS) must have in order to assist HR in the shift from being an administrative and compliance based focus to becoming a much more strategically focussed and valued business resource. Towards doing this‚ we will first take a look at the purpose and benefits of HR metrics and then continue to discuss
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Determining HRIS Needs HRM 520 July 28‚ 2013 Determining HRIS Needs In this paper I will assess the types of changes and new developments in technology and government regulation that should be considered in long-range planning requirements for updating or replacing a HRIS. I will identify three disadvantages of using interviews and focus groups for data collection during the analysis phase when determining HRIS needs. I will recommend three approaches to overcome these disadvantages
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Malunggay can be used as water purifier By Helen Flores (The Philippine Star) | Updated July 12‚ 2008 - 12:00am MANILA‚ Philippines – Aside from its potential as biofuel feedstock‚ the seed of moringa‚ locally known as malunggay‚ could also be used for treating water‚ a Filipino scientist said yesterday. Dr. Isidro Sia‚ a professor of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology of the University of the Philippines-Manila‚ said moringa seeds have been found to be one of the most effective water
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Annual cost of goods sold (company info) average finished goods inventory (15) 5. Percentage of safety stock Average safety stock (16) total inventory (12) 6. Purchase operating expense dollars as a percent of supply chain purchase dollars Purch operating expense dollars (21) supply chain purchase dollars (2) 7. Purchase order cycle time (in days for purchasing department and excludes supplier lead time) Average amount of time (in days) elapsed from point of intention to place order to
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A phone can be used for educational purposes. Students should definitely be able to use their phones during class. A phone is a great device. It can used for many educational things like research‚ projects‚ calculators‚ and even putting in important dates when a homework assignment or a project is due. You can also use a phone to call or text your parents if maybe you forgot your lunch at home‚ need lunch money so you can eat at school‚ or to let them know that you have tutorials after school that
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