I think that‚ if there is strong evidence that high-stakes testing is producing disadvantageous outcomes‚ we should examine why and how we can reduce these negative effects. I am worried to know that high-stakes tests have been connected to reduced achievement‚ increased dropout rates‚ and reduced graduation rates‚ especially for minority populations. These populations are already suffering from such problems before we applied high-stakes tests and we do not want any more of them dropping out of
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accountable. A desire to increase performance standards and accountability have led to the widespread of standardized testing. The implementation of high stakes tests has impacted curriculum‚ pedagogy‚ and school culture. Studies have shown that high stakes tests may compromise student understanding (Amrein & Berliner‚ 2002; Berliner‚ 2011). High stakes test can dictate the practice of the teacher‚ because it is critical for their students to pass in order to have job security‚ promotion‚ or tenure
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Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Case Study Overview Your overall case analysis should include the following sections: 1. Problem identification 2. Case analysis (including a SWOT analysis) 3. Generation of alternatives (at least three) 4. Analysis of alternatives 5. Recommendations (preferred alternative) Step 1: Problem Identification BBB4M Clearly and accurately identify the key decisions‚ problems‚ and strategic issues facing the company or manager in question. Ask yourself the following questions:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Jollibee was able to attain a competitive advantage over McDonald ’s by doing two things: (1) Retaining tight control over operations management‚ which allowed it to price below its competitor and (2) Having the flexibility to cater to the tastes of its local consumers. While Tony Kitchner was hired to develop these competitive advantages abroad‚ his international strategy of "planting the flag" and "targeting expats" was executed haphazardly and resulted in losses for the firm
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manufacturing and distribution process during the 1980’s. This is what Ortega called “instant fashion”. The company made their improvements by the use of information technologies and using a group of designers instead of individuals. The core concept of Zara is they sell “medium quality fashion clothing at affordable prices”‚ and the vertical integration and quick-response are also keys to Zara’s business model. Zara started to expand internationally in late 1980’s. The first Zara store outside Spain was opened
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in the home country‚ the company then expanded its operations into other countries under the leadership of Tony Kitchner. When Noli Tingzon joined the company‚ it was at a critical point‚ where it began to revisit its strategies to expand its international operations and explore new markets. Advantages in the Filipino market Jollibee’s early strategy in the Philippines market was to concentrate on the taste of the burgers. The taste and the size of the Jollibee’s burgers were made for the Philippine
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finding their talent. Knowing the top five strengths will help me to leave a mark in many people’s lives and different places. Taking the Clifton StrengthsFinder survey‚ I was able to better analyze my strengths . My top five strengths consist of belief‚responsibility‚ analytical‚ includer and consistency. The top strength was belief. I was surprised at belief being the top talent until I read the summary. After reading the summary‚ I felt that the belief theme was my strongest value in life. The
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The Original Store Expansion Strategy: In 1992 and 1993 Starbucks developed a three-year geographic expansion strategy that targeted areas with favorable demographic profiles‚ that could be serviced and supported by the company’s operations infrastructure. A large city was selected to serve as a focal point for each targeted region. Starbucks professional teams were strategically positioned at these focal points to supervise opening of another 20 stores in each city in the first two years. Following
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Positioning for International Expansion Henry Jaya Sasmita Ferry Wijaya Yanny Yenni Salim Index List • • • • • • • • • • • Company Background Product Strategy Business Strategy Corporate Strategy Giordano’s Current Positioning Strategy Change current Positioning? Proposed Relative Positioning Map Giordano’s Key Success Factors (KSF) Could Giordano transfer its KSF? Giordano enters Indonesia Giordano in Indonesia Company Background • Established in 1981 by Jimmy
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ASSIGNMENT No. 1 ECONOMIC ANALYSIS -522- SPRING 2010 Q. 1 DISCUSS IN DETAIL THE TERM ECONOMIC RESOURCES WITH REFERENCE TO SERVICE INDUSTRY. EXPLAIN THE LINK BETWEEN SCARCITY‚ CHOICE AND OPPORTUNITY COST. Ans: ECONOMIC RESOURCES are the assets (things of value) which an economy (or business) may have available to supply and produce goods and services to meet the ever-changing needs and wants of individuals (in the case of a business) and society (in the case of society as a whole.) REA (Resources
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