technical- economic environment influences its internal structure. 2009: In his critique of structural contingency theory‚ Child (1972)used the concept of strategic choice to show that organizational structures are not directly ’caused’ by contingency factors‚ but are always mediated by the decisions of senior managers. Explore the idea of strategic choice and assess the ways in which changes or adapts the contingency-theoretical explanation of organizational structures. Hawthorne: 2012‚2009:
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religion 3. language 4. agriculture (irrigation‚ domestication of plants‚ etc) 5. specialized skills (pottery‚ clothing‚ etc) 6. trade (to acquire what you do not have and cannot make‚ but need) 7. economic system (bartering or currency‚ etc). Factors that give rise to civilization: A. Geographical location 1. All four of the major centers of early civilization (were China‚ India‚ Mesopotamia‚ and Mesoamerica) arose along major river valleys in arid regions‚ thus having important irrigation networks
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Since 1967‚ Rolling Stones magazine has classified the band Queen as a pomp-rock band‚ and has become one of the most influential bands of all time. Iconic songs like “We Are The Champions” and “We Will Rock You” put an encouraging and motivational mindset behind Queen. Originally known as Smile‚ the band regrouped and changed their name to what they known today as Queen. The band tried to avoid the clubs by playing small gigs and practicing for two years while the members continued to finish college
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Several factors usually interact which result in intense rivalry among competitors. Explain. In today’s economy‚ there is virtually no market that exists that has no competition what so ever. From the foods we eat‚ to the clothes we wear‚ to the cars we drive‚ to the water we drink‚ every company has some sort of competition. So let us focus on the big picture and zero into this subject. Competition is necessary for two reasons. First is to abolish the ideas of monopolization. Secondly‚
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The Fred Factor by Mark Sanborn is about creating passion in your life and how that can make your life extraordinary. The book begins by explaining what the “Fred Factor” is and who it was named after. It then gives some guidelines on how to become a Fred by following a certain way of thinking. The book also goes over how to seek out and develop other Freds in your life. It concludes by giving an update on the original Fred‚ Fred Shea. In the first section of the book where Sanborn describes
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Environmental Factors Rod Mathill MKT 421 January 14‚ 2013 Ron Rosalik Environmental Factors One can make little argument that the current economic state of the world is largely dependant upon the whole rather than the one. The old days of a country being able to completely sustain itself are coming to a rapid conclusion. Information technology and global shipping and receiving abilities have really created a global link from one country to the next. The United States was at one time
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While there are many different types of music genres Jazz‚ or big band "swing” jazz‚ has proved time and time again to be the best and most challenging genre. One reason why Big Band Jazz is the best is in general it is uplifting to listen to. Also one reason why "swing “jazz is the most challenging genre of music is it requires more than usual amounts of musical creativity. Another reason why Jazz is the best genre of music is because it features the trumpet more than any other genre of music and
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SUBJECT ASSIGNMENT: INDIVIDUAL FACTORS in the LEARNER´S DEVELOPMENT Date: 31st October 2013 Assignment: The following are taken from learner self-reports. Read‚ determine and explain what aspects of their learning the learners attend to and assess. See the example provided. For Example: Now that I ’m in the 1st year of Bachillerato‚ I feel I ’m not making any progress: The student is showing a lack of motivation. It is quite
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The External Factor Political‚ Governmental & Legal Forces Government spending and taxation policies Hong Kong is a free port of less tax and low tax rate. The tax must to pay for enterprise only pay the profit tax every year. The normal rate of Profits Tax is 16.5% for corporations and 15% for unincorporated businesses. More companies have been attracted to invest in Hong Kong. Hong Kong does not impose value-added tax (VAT)‚ goods and services tax (GST) or sales tax. The price of products
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Please note: the following essays would all achieve IELTS band 9. 1. Discussion Essay Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others‚ however‚ argue that the circumstances of an individual crime‚ and the motivation for committing it‚ should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. People have different views about whether or not punishments for crimes should be
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