chapter you should be able to: • Explain the differences and similarities between formats‚ types or sub-genres of reports • Explain the differences and similarities between reports and essays • Explain why documents need to contain an appropriate balance of information and persuasion • Demonstrate competence in writing a longer‚ analytical research report • Explain the differences between reports and submissions‚ proposals and tenders So you’ve got to write a report . . . The ability to write reports
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31. Differentiate between Brainstorming and Reverse Brain-storming. Reverse brainstorming helps you solve problems by: combining brainstorming and reversal techniques. By combining these‚ you can extend your use of brainstorming to draw out even more creative ideas. To use this technique‚ you start with one of two "reverse" questions: Instead of asking‚ "How do I solve or prevent this problem?" ask‚ "How could I possibly cause the problem?" Instead of asking "How do I achieve these results?" ask
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International Business Spring 2013 GSIS‚ Ajou University - A Survival Toolkit in the HOT‚ FLAT‚ CROWDED and VOLATILE WORLD Stay Hungry‚ Stay Foolish? Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart. - Steve Jobs (1958-2001) International Business Spring 2013 GSIS‚ Ajou University - A Survival Toolkit in the HOT‚ FLAT‚ CROWDED and VOLATILE WORLD Stay
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Business Environment Business environment refers to the conditions prevailing in a society in which a business is to be operated. It is defined as the total of all things external to business firms and industries‚ which effect their organization and operation. The number and scope of environmental factors‚ which effect business‚ is broad. There should be included all aspects of our social‚ scientific‚ economic‚ political and cultural life which have some bearing upon business. Relationship
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Chapter 1: Motives and Functions of a Business 1. The goal of a business: * Businesses are established to serve the need of customers. A business can provide products or services. * The goal of a business is to make profits. a. Where the profits come from? * Revenue is generated when selling products or services. * Expenses are incurred when paying employees and purchasing machinery or facilities. * The difference between the revenue and expenses is the profit: Revenue
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Introduction to business information systems review. Week 2 Q: Does IT matter? What is the argument in favor of IT being just another utility? A: IT has gone from something for few companies to something that every business can easily get like electricity and water‚ resulting in high competition. Q: What is the term “information Technology (IT)” generally used to refer to in the media and public discussion? A: Is an “umbrella” term which refers to anything to do with information‚ computers‚ networking
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Local business is driven by specific local conditions and market characteristics. Yet‚ it operates in a larger economic context too. At the local level‚ the business must compete for employees‚ resources from suppliers at a competitive price‚ local advertising and marketing channels. The most successful businesses are well managed creating a compelling value proposition relative to its local competitors. So‚ business intelligence and local community buyer values are critical for management pricing
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GT00303 Business Statistics Semester II 2008/2009 Chapter 1 Introduction of Business Statistics An important decision-making tool in business and is used in virtually every area of business. Among the more common meaning of the word are: 1) the science of gathering‚ analyzing‚ interpreting and presenting data 2) a branch of mathematics 3) a course of study 4) facts and figures 5) a death 6) sample measurement 7) type of distribution used to analyze data Statistics
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-What does the word ethics mean to you? To me‚ ethics are founded standards of right and wrong. -Why are employees and the public cynical about the ethics of business and its leaders? How does cynicism affect your thinking as an employee‚ manager‚ or business student? They are cynical about it because they believe that not everyone is representing their true motives. Cynicism can affect the overall functionality of a company. People that are cynics about business ethics tend to not trust
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Analysis for financial management (Robert C. Higgins) Summary of the used chapters in the lecture (WM0609LR) Chapter 1 Interpreting financial statements Accounting Information provided by 3 annual reports: Balance Sheet Cash-Flow statement Income statement Figure 1 Cash flowproduction cycle (Operating) working capital: movement of cash into inventory Investment: flow from cash into new fixed assets Depreciation: the loss in value of fixed assets ⇒ increase in value of merchandise made + needed for
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