Jose Rizal: His Life‚ Works‚ and Writings Dr. Jose Rizal was born on June 19‚ 1861‚ in the town of Calamba‚ Laguna. He was the seventh child in a family of 11 children (2 boys and 9 girls). Both his parents were educated and belonged to distinguished families. He was an excellent student‚ starting with formal schooling in Biñan then‚ attending the Ateneo Municipal de Manila later‚ the University of Sto. Tomas. He continued his studies at the Universidad Central de Madrid‚ Spain‚ where he earned
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To Organisation Organisation is one important element of the management process. It is next to planning. In management‚ organisation is both the process as well as the end-product of that process which is referred to as organisation structure. Such structure acts as the foundation on which the whole super-structure of management is built. Sound organisation structure is essential for the conduct of business activities in an efficient manner. It is within the framework of the organisation that
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Alcohol: Balancing Risks and Benefits Introduction Throughout the 10‚000 or so years that humans have been drinking fermented beverages‚ they’ve also been arguing about their merits and demerits. The debate still simmers today‚ with a lively back-and-forth over whether alcohol is good for you or bad for you. It’s safe to say that alcohol is both a tonic and a poison. The difference lies mostly in the dose. Moderate drinking seems to be good for the heart and circulatory system‚ and probably
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The importance of balancing work and private life for individuals in organisations - discussing motivation and work place stress. In this essay‚ I will discuss about motivation and work place stress that individuals endure in organisations (work) and their private life. I will look at what stress is‚ what causes it and how it can be managed. I will also talk about how people are motivated and how this affects them and the organisation. I will use theorises to support my essay and also explore
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Work life balance What are the benefits and barriers associated with the achievement of a work – life balance for employees and employers? This essay explores the importance of the achievement of a work-life balance and the issues which can be faced when initiatives to achieve such a balance are implemented. One issue surrounding the concept is that ‘work life balance’ is often loosely defined as simply referring to the balance between an individuals time spent at work and on home life. In fact
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Michelle Holliday’s research (2004)‚ the topic about work-life balance is popular among people since the beginning of a major UK campaign in 2000 (Changing Patterns in a Changing World‚ DFEE‚ 2000). What does the “work-life balance” mean? According to the explanation of Eurofound Website (2009)‚ work life balance refers to “a state of equilibrium between an individual’s work and personal life”. But the Economic Times website (2013) think that work-life balance does not mean an absolutely equal balance
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Understanding Work Organisations Organisational or corporate culture is widely held to refer to a system of shared meanings held by members that distinguishes the organisation from other organisations‚ that is a set of shared key characteristics or values. The culture that an organisation has will play an important part in its success in its market sector. Likewise an organisation’s continued success will depend to a large extent on the ability of the leadership of the organisation to perpetuate
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Geoffrey Chaucer (born 1340/44‚ died 1400) is remembered as the author of The Canterbury Tales‚ which ranks as one of the greatest epic works of world literature. Chaucer made a crucial contribution to English literature in using English at a time when much court poetry was still written in Anglo-Norman or Latin. The known facts of Chaucer’s life are fragmentary and are based almost entirely on official records. He was born in London between 1340 and 1344‚ the son of John Chaucer‚ a vintner. In
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discover the unique thermal properties that keep coffee hotter on the inside‚ while the outside remains cool to hold. So in this case‚ the organisation needs to educate the customer about the purpose of the mug. Perhaps it doesn’t matter who defines the ‘Purpose’ so long as both sides eventually understand and agree with it. Without alignment between organisation and customer‚ meaning agreement with the ‘Purpose’‚ there will be no business transaction. The following two excerpts have not been
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1. Describe the life and works of Dr. Maria Montessori? Dr. Montessori is recognized as the founder of Montessori Method and one of the pioneers in the development of early childhood education. She is also respected and reputed for promoting a substantial number of important educational reforms‚ which now have become integral components of 21st century’s educational core. She is one of the most renowned women in the history of education of children. Her revolutionary and innovative findings and
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