structure based on sharing of individual experiences regarding an innovative service that one might have opposed. The discussion began with factors that affect one’s purchase decision and then moved onto sharing of experiences. The moderator tried to focus the discussion on the pertinent issues like reasons for opposition and media chosen for opposition. The moderator acted as a guide for the discussion without participating directly in it. Group compositions: 5 boys and 2 girls Duration of FGD :
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“During its 125 year history‚ the core concern of the people management function has varied from employee welfare‚ to industrial relations‚ to manpower planning and more recently organisational effectiveness. What do you think should be the central focus for people managers and the HR function over the coming 10 years and why? How would this change the nature of HR activity in contemporary organisations?” Human Resource Management is a strategic approach to managing employment relations which emphasizes
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After reading the book “Becoming a Learner” by Matthew Sanders‚ I was able to better appreciate the effect that positivity has on learning in a college setting as well as throughout our entire lives. There were a few key points that stood out to me‚ that I want to touch on briefly. Sanders said‚ “The primary purpose of college isn’t learning a specific set of professional skills‚ the primary purpose of college is to become a learner.”‚ I think that this statement is so true. Often times as young
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CELTA Assignment 1: Lessons from the classroom A. I think my main strength is that I like interacting with people. In my career thus far I have worked in multi-disciplinary teams‚ made daily presentations and managed teams so working with people is natural and comfortable for me. I’m friendly‚ inclusive and approachable. I think this is an asset that will carry me far as a teacher. I have experienced teachers who were intimidating and I found it detrimental to my learning. I want my students
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THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE IN ITS HISTORICAL BACKGROUND | By: DENYS HAY | | | 5/13/2009 | | European History to the 1500 THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE IN ITS HISTORICAL BACKGROUND By: DENYS HAY Professor of Medieval History University of Edinburgh The Italian Renaissance took place in Europe around 1600 AD between Medieval and Early Modern Europe. The word renaissance (Rinascimento in Italian) means
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Our analysis is on the film The Italian Job. While we view the movie and determine the various norms‚ behaviors‚ roles and interaction between group members‚ as well as individuals the examination within the realm of film can present many of the same components. Thus‚ our group selected this movie to analyze based on its formation of a cohesive problem-solving group full of unforgettable characters. The Italian Job portray many different theories and aspects of small group communication. This
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humanistic movement began during the early Italian Renaissance with the rediscovery of the writings of the classical Greeks and Romans‚ which were not only models of literary style‚ but believed to be guides to the understanding of life (Mirkin). Humanists did not see themselves as pagan=s‚ and the Church became one of the main reasons why the artistic applications of humanistic values flourished (Jovanovich 84). Two humanistic philosophers who greatly impacted the Italian Renaissance were Pico della Mirandola
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A child who is an English language learner (ELL) requires a positive‚ supportive‚ and secure environment in order to learn the second language (Gunning‚ 2013‚ p. 35). If the child feels a strong support system‚ he/she will have the confidence to attempt and work on their English skills (Gunning‚ 2013‚ p. 13). Educators must “know about and understand diverse family and community characteristics‚” which is NAEYC’s standard 2a. Acquiring knowledge on diverse characteristics that families exhibit will
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Compare and contrast the roles of Cavour and Garibaldi in Italian Unification between 1852 and 1861 It is undeniable that both Camillo de Cavour and Giuseppe Garibaldi both played integral roles in the unification of Italy. These men dedicated their lives to the creation of one cultural and political entity. They also made many great strides towards this unification that very well may have not happened‚ or at least would not have happened in the same way‚ if they had not existed. Yet
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I found many of the topics discussed in Becoming a Learner useful‚ but the things I found most useful were how most college students go into college and how it is wrong. Sanders describes how many students go into college with the assumption that college will give them a good life. Talking about this he says‚ “The problem with this conversation is that it can turn education into an obligation instead of an opportunity” (Sanders 26). I can relate to this because many times I have thought that college
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