Wikipedia as a Credible and Valid Source of Information Muideen Ayorinde MGT/521 April 6‚ 2012 Jim Bingel Wikipedia created in 2001 tagged the free encyclopedia is a multilingual web-based‚ free-content encyclopedia project based on an openly editable model written collaboratively by a largely anonymous internet volunteers who write without pay. (Wikipedia:About‚ 2012) Wikipedia has at least 4.8 billion visitors annually‚ over 85‚000 active contributors working on over 21 million articles
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NEWSPAPER AS A RELIABLE SOURCE OF NEWS AND INFORMATION: The newspapers most notable contribution as a mass communication medium has been as a purveyor of information. Many people doubted if newspapers could fight off the challenge posed by radio and television – both being immediate and more entertaining‚ but they have fought this challenge and have survived and are going strong due to the following reasons: 1. Newspapers offer detailed accounts which is not possible with radio and television
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Critique of Health Related information sources Abstract Background - The internet is a vast source of information containing over 70 000 health related sites and discerning credible sites can often be a challenging task. It is important however so that reliable information can be obtained. Methods – A series of critique questions were devised to determine the credibility of a health based online journal article and health based website. Questions were determined according to guidelines based
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Introduction and Sources of Business Law Sara Bakerink Kaplan University LS311-03RP1 There are many terms to know and understand in Business Law. The definition of some terms are easy to comprehend while others are more complex. I have listed several terms from our textbook with definitions as I understand them. Common law is a type of law that was created based on English legal system. "Eventually‚ the common law tradition became part of the heritage of all nations
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The Pros & Cons of Different Energy Sources May 19‚ 2013 Timothy B. Royer Jr. American Intercontinental University Online Abstract In this paper I will talk about the pros and cons of different energy sources such as fossil fuels and nuclear energy. I will also discuss two provisions of my choice from the Energy Policy Act‚ 2005. The Pros & Cons of Different Energy Sources What are the pros and cons of fossil fuels? Fossil fuels are a source of non-renewable energy that we have
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PEOPLE‚ PROCESS‚ APPLICATION AND COMPONENTS OF INFORMATION SYSTEM. ALSO GIVE THE IMPORTANCE OF BISNESS INFORMATION SYSTEM IN RETAIL MANAGEMENT. GIVE AN EXAMPLE. We can define information system as the integration of information technology and the activities of the people. Activities of the people may that support operations in the company‚ management system and the decision making of the organization. In other words‚ we can say that business information system in nothing but the interaction of
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Big Aussie ⏏ 1: 1. Perform value chain analysis: Use competitive forces 4 analysis b/c no customer feedback data present. Threats affecting ⏏is new entrants & existing competitors. To overcome: support value activities to raise barrier 2 entry‚ these include Biz infrastructure‚ HRM‚ R&D & procurement. 2. Determine Biz Strategy & process: A Strategy is a plan of action designed to achieve a major overall aim. Processes are tasks performed within a VCA. ⏏has good operational IS but analytical info
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UPS COMPETES GLOBALLY WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Q1. Inputs‚ processing‚ and outputs are the three activities for the UPS’s package tracking system. The inputs include package information‚ customer signature‚ pickup‚ delivery‚ time-card data‚ current location‚ and billing and customer clearance documentation. Processing is transmitting the data to a central computer and stored for retrieval. Data are also reorganized so that they can be tracked by customer account‚ date‚ driver‚ and other criteria
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By Sean Burke ( please note my referancing is quiet bad) but hopefully my work is of use to somebody for general information. Outline the different sources of regulation of financial statements in Ireland. When accountants are preparing a set of financial statements accountants must comply with the relevant accounting rules. The regulatory framework provides a set of rules and regulations to ensure fair play.’ The principal aim of the regulatory frame work is to ensure that the financial statements
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Kuok? Let’s discuss about it. Robert Kuok has been the richest man in South East Asia since 2002. He is in the sugar business. Kuok’s father arrived in Malaysia from Fujian‚ China at the beginning of the 20th century‚ and Robert was the youngest of three brothers‚ born on 6 October 1923‚ in Johor Bahru. He claims he began in business as an office boy‚ and later started a business with relatives’ support. In fact‚ upon graduation‚ he worked in the grains department of Japanese industrial conglomerate Mitsubishi between
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