Chapter 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Introduction In this chapter the research methodology used in the study is described. The geographical area where the study was conducted the study design and the population and sample are described. The instrument used to collect the data‚ including methods implemented to maintain validity and reliability of the instrument‚ are described. Research Approach and Design Denzin and Lincoln (2000) suggest a different‚ more complex definition. Their definition‚ which
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CHAPTER 3 1. A fundamental component of the IS infrastructure is the ____________‚ that is‚ the computers that run the applications and databases necessary for processing transactions or analyzing business data. Hardware 2. With respect to the five general classes of computer‚_________ are typically used for mission critical applications‚ such as transaction processing. Mainframes 3. Which of the following is a difference between a server and a workstation? A workstation is typically used by one
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Accounting Convergence: Advantages and Disadvantages Winston Churchill once said that “there is nothing wrong with change‚ if it is in the right direction” (Thinkexist.com) . Today‚ the accounting profession and standards in the United States is facing one of the biggest changes it has seen in a long time: the convergence of its Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Is this a step in the right direction for the United States
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CHAPTER 4 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AROUND THE WORLD SUGGESTED ANSWERS AND SOLUTIONS TO END-OF-CHAPTER QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Questions 1. The majority of major corporations are franchised as public corporations. Discuss the key strength and weakness of the ‘public corporation’. When do you think the public corporation as an organizational form is unsuitable? Answer: The key strength of the public corporation lies in that it allows for efficient risk sharing among investors. As a
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Assignment Title: Individual Assignment – Book Review Book title: The World Is Flat- the Globalization World in the Twenty First Century Author: Thomas L. Friedman Introduction ‘The World Is Flat- the Globalization World in the Twenty First Century’ is a well written book by Thomas L. Friedman based on his personal experience‚ case studies‚ and etc. He explores the political and technological changes that have made the world a smaller place. From the explosion of the internet to the dot com bubble
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Chapter 3 Student: ___________________________________________________________________________ 1. According to the opening case McDonalds was able to succeed in India because of: A. India ’s love of beef. B. India ’s love of pork. C. relationship networks. D. customers wanted the "American" experience. E. collective help 2. _______ is an understanding of how cultural differences across and within nations can affect the way in which business is practiced. A. Cross-cultural literacy B. Cultural
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The World is Flat: The Great Sorting Out Summary In this chapter‚ Thomas Friedman looks at how cultures and societies will have to deal with and adapt to the changes that globalization brings to the way of doing business. It affects whole companies and individuals. He gives the perception of the world is flattening by comparing the Industrial Revolution to the IT Revolution that is happening right now. The flattening process was identified by Karl Marx and Frederich Engels in the Communist Manifesto
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End-of-Chapter Questions (3-2) Financial ratio analysis is conducted by managers‚ equity investors‚ long-term creditors and short-term creditors. What is the primary emphasis of each of these groups in evaluating ratios? Managers deal with all types of ratios. It is important for them to judge and improve the overall financial position of the company. Financial ratios are one of the most common tools of managerial decision making. Financial ratios involve the comparison of various figures from
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CHAPTER 3 Research methodology 3.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter deals with the research methodology of the study‚ including the research design‚ setting‚ population‚ sample and data-collection instrument. 3.2 RESEARCH DESIGN Polit and Hungler (1999:155) describe the research design as a blueprint‚ or outline‚ for conducting the study in such a way that maximum control will be exercised over factors that could interfere with the validity of the research results. The research design
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e------------------------------------------------- Triple Alliance (1882) The Triple Alliance was the military alliance between Germany‚ Austria–Hungary‚ and Italy‚ (as opposing the Triple Entente which consisted of an alliance between Britain‚ France and Russia)‚ that lasted from 1882[1] until the start of World War I in 1914.[2] Each member promised mutual support in the event of an attack by any other great powers‚ or for Germany and Italy‚ an attack by France alone. In a supplementary declaration
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