field of social science and in particular‚ qualitative research. The focus group practice involves a number of participants having an open discussion on a specific topic‚ set by a researcher. The researcher acts as a moderator to aid discussion by using probes to collect desirable data. This process is recorded and transcripts are used to interpret and analyse given information. Carson et al (2001‚ p.114) refers to focus groups as “A research technique that collects data through group interaction
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Big Bang Theory’ Promote Gender Stereotypes Penny‚ Bernadette‚ Gloria‚ and Max are only some of the names of the girls on the top-rated prime-time TV shows. Whether you are a fan of Big Bang Theory or Modern Family‚ we all enjoy the quirky and flawed characters. But have you ever noticed that the female characters on these shows are either unemployed or struggling‚ whereas the male characters are professionally accomplished? The lack of successful female characters in prime time television is an
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intervention that is adequate to be implemented the patients care‚ not only that the nurse can maximized what intervention is necessary and can avoid unnecessary intervention‚ hence minimizing nurse efforts thus saving time‚ energy and resources. Sr. C. Roy approach when it comes to decision making and prioritizing needs is based on hierarchal bases perhaps same with Maslow’s but with the emphasis on how far did the patient already have cope-up with its condition‚ as human behavior was studied; when patient
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John Pierpont Morgan: The turn of the century in American‚ when E.L. Doctorow’s novel Ragtime is set‚ was a time marked by rapid technological developments and industrialization. These years also brought a heavy flood of immigrants as well as an increasingly urban American landscape. Technological advancements enabled increased efficiency and mass production. However‚ Doctorow clearly brings into question the consequences of this new technology for the average American worker. J.P. Morgan’s discussion
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1. SWOT analysis for Toyota Introduction Strengths‚ Weaknesses‚ Opportunities‚ and Threats (SWOT) is a popular concept for evaluating an organisation. Conducting SWOT analysis is a common practice that organisations adopt to assess themselves and the industry within which they operate. This is very important given the different forces that exist within the environment the organisation operates. SWOT analysis offers an organisation insights into the areas that needs attention and consequently taking
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Case 1. AMAZON.com Kim Dong Kyun 1. How has amazon’s entry shaken-up retail book supplychain? Traditionally‚ The book industry is the chain of “publisher-wholesalers-retail bookstores”. However‚ Amazon.com made this chain or supply useless. At amazon.com‚ unlike traditional bookstores‚ there are no bookshelves to browse. All contact with the costomer is either through its web site or by email. At the firm’s web site‚ customers can search for a specific book‚ topic and etc. Customers can
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ONLY THE LONELY tells the true-life story of music pioneer Roy Orbison. The music‚ era‚ and culture come to life authentically. It’s very enjoyable to “watch” the iconic music figures like Johnny Cash‚ Elvis‚ and the Everly Brothers interact with Roy Orbison. There’s no doubt that Roy is a character that remains an iconic pioneer in the music industry. Films based on iconic musicians have been successful‚ such as WALK THE LINE. However‚ it can be challenging to recreate a compelling life story
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March 15‚ 2013 Contacts: Tara Andringa 202-228-3685 Opening Statement of Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich.) U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Hearing on JPMorgan Chase Whale Trades: A Case History of Derivatives Risks and Abuses March 15‚ 2013 Good morning. Let me begin by extending a special welcome to a longtime friend‚ the new Ranking Member of the Subcommittee‚ Senator McCain. This is not the first time we have worked side-by-side. I deeply appreciate the energy and bipartisan
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professors who have 2 different definitions of the accounting career: Peter Atrill and Gareth Morgan. These 2 doctors gave dissimilar knowledge about accounting but it is still useful to accountants or decision makers. This essay will explain these 2 definitions of both Morgan and Atrill‚ and a critical discussion that supports my opinion about the better description of the work of accountants. Firstly‚ Morgan proves that accountants are constructors of reality. Through the definitions in “Accounting
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J.P. Morgan Chase Case Write-Up I. Case Summary The passing of the Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999 repealed the Glass-Steagall Act‚ and the rescinding of the 1956 Bank Holding Company Act. “The legislation spurred a flood of mergers and acquisitions” by permitting banking‚ insurance‚ and securities firms to be affiliated/associated with one another‚ as a result it became extremely profitable and advantageous for financial institutions to consolidate and diversify their holdings
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