1. Chp 1 Explain and give a couple examples of the methods the author uses to learn and gather data. Be specific. What are the strengths of these methods and what are some of the weaknesses of these methods? (consider if representative‚ bias‚ reliability‚ generalizability‚ sample size‚ what you can know‚ and detail‚ accuracy.) Explain why they are strengths or weaknesses. The author of Gang Leader for a Day uses many resources to learn and gather data. First‚ He is told to go through surveys
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FUNCTIONAL IMPLEMENTATION Functional plans and policies are the sole responsibilities of the managers and they are responsible for the implementation of plan and policies to be adopted by the organization. And strategist needs to direct them properly to achieve the set goal. Functional strategies are the same as functional plans and policies‚ which are the actual plans to implement organizations strategies. Therefore functional plans and policies are operational plan and tactics to make a strategy
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2. What are some of the disadvantages of using focus groups? Discuss two recent trends in focus group research and explain why you think these have evolved. Use references to support your opinions. Focus groups are one of the more commonly used methods in research when looking for a deeper understanding of a particular topic. Focus group discussions allow the researcher to probe both the cognitive and emotional responses of participants while observing the underlying group dynamic (Heary‚ Caroline
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Camera with a focus ‘What does it take to make a movie?’… Gone are the days when such a question caught awe-filled eyes gazing at an aspiring film-maker eager to learn about the art and science of making motion pictures. It might rather end up making you a butt of joke amongst a bunch kids fluttering around you‚ teaching you to make a movie using a device as handy as a cell phone. That’s what it may take to make a movie in the present day. In a metropolis like Mumbai‚ with an ample of amateur
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FUNCTIONAL IMPERATIVES Within society is the essence of established institutionalized foundations‚ but not limited to specific associations such as prisons or schools. An institution is much wider in its comprehensiveness and bearing than an individual or organization. Categorized as social behaviour‚ institutions channel practices in the crucial areas of social life. “Institutions provide procedures through which human conduct is patterned‚ compelled to go‚ in grooves deemed desirable
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FUNCTIONAL AUTHORITY: Functional authority consists of the right to give orders within a segment of the organization in which this right is normally non existent. This authority is usually assigned to individuals to complement the line or staff authority they already possess. Functional Authority generally covers only specific task areas and is operational only for designated amounts of time. It is given to individuals who‚ in order to meet responsibilities in their own areas‚ must be able to exercise
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How to pass Functional Skills - English Level 1 and Level 2 Written by Michelle Lawson‚ a Functional Skills English Principal examiner and teacher‚ these photocopiable books will help your students achieve a pass at Levels 1 and 2 in Functional Skills English assessments. The books are split into three parts: Comprehensive mark schemes guide both teacher and student. Colour versions of Part 3 - The Projects - are included on a free CDROM for you to use on an interactive whiteboard or to print in
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WHAT GENERAL MANAGERS REALLY DO Assessment 1:Essay by Louisa Cindy General managers are top of employee‚ who hold major problems and play a big role behind the organization or business. Being a manager takes a great deal of hard work‚ leadership‚ and dedication. They have responsibilities to take control‚ motivate‚ and monitoring each part of the organization. The pressure of being a manager is not as easy as what people think‚ they tend to be efficient and effective in the same time. In an
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CYAN BLACK Managers can use a variety of carrots and sticks to encourage people to work together and accomplish change. Their ability to get results depends on selecting tools that match the circumstances they face. the primary task of management is to get people to work together in a systematic way. Like orchestra conductors‚ managers direct the talents and actions of various players to produce a desired result. It’s a complicated job‚ and it becomes much more so when managers are trying
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FUNCTIONAL FOODS BY SHALU SINGH ABSTRACT Functional foods prevent many chronic diseases like Cardio- Vascular Diseases (CVD)‚ Cancer‚ Obesity‚ Alzheimer’s disease‚ etc. Dairy products‚ such as milk‚ cheese & yoghurt are among the best sources of several important vitamins like vitamin D & riboflavin and minerals specially calcium & phosphorus. Calcium‚ for example‚ prevents possible
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