Printed in Great Britain 0889-4906/98 $19.00+0.00 PII: S0889-4906(97)00012-4 A Cross-cultural Comparison of Letters of Recommendation Kristen Precht Abstract--Letters of recommendation (LRs) from different countries are as individual as the local academic cultures from which they arise. Distinct regional patterns emerged in this comparative study of letters of recommendation from the United States‚ United Kingdom‚ Germany‚ and Eastern Europe. Two types of analysis were performed: first‚ a quantitative
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Supply-Chain-Strategy Recommendation Xavier Smith Western Governors University Supply-Chain-Recommendation Strategy Hand-Tool Corporation‚ hereafter referred to as the initialism‚ HTC‚ was established to take advantage of the hand-tools market‚ which consists of sales of electric drills‚ saws‚ and sanders‚ to consumers in the homebuilding and home-improvement market. These consumers will comprise both business and private end users. The corporation is seeking data to determine the optimal
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prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a small company. Which would you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. The issue whether working for a large company is better than working for a small company is a controversial one. From my everyday experience and observation I think that every option has its advantages and disadvantages. I base my opinion on the following points. From the one side working for a large company brings many benefits. First
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Company Background INTRODUCTION Toyota is one of the world’s best-known and most successful businesses‚ building cars and trucks in 27 countries for sale in more than 170 markets around the globe. Worldwide production was 9.5 million (8.5 million for Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles) in 2007‚ placing Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) firmly among the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers. This result keeps it on course to achieve its ambition of becoming the world number one by the end of the decade
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Central Issues When looking at the Donner Company in 1987‚ there are some initial concerns. The company as a whole does not have a true sense of how long it takes them to do what they do‚ and their process flow table is made up of "guesstimates"‚ as throughput time at individual processes have not been formally taken. The company appears to be operating below capacity based on their need to rework their products often‚ find things for people to do‚ and meet deadlines that are based on fuzzy estimates
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LJB Company: Internal Controls LJB Company: Internal Controls Contents Introduction 3 Internal Control Requirements 2 Strengths and Recommendations 2 Violations 3 Conclusion 4 Works Cited 4 Introduction LJB Company has asked the accounting firm to evaluate their system of internal controls because of the plan to go public in the near future. The president wants to be aware of any new regulations required of his company if they go public. The current system of internal controls
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SEMESTER 7 (2012 – 2013) BOEING COMPANY Name: Mohammed Ahmed Salim al-moqimi ID number: 2008399331 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS: 2 INTRODCTION: 4 BACKGROUND OF BOEING COMPANY: 5 Mission: 6 Vision: 6 Objective: 6 COMPETITOR ANALYSIS: 7 SWOT: 9 Strengths: 10 Weaknesses: 11 Threats Implications: 11 Opportunities: 12 THE STRATEGY: 13 The problems that the company faced are: 13 The causes of problems
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First Coursework: Analyse a real life company of your choice (This company can be from any industry‚ and be at any stage of internationalization) for a new destination for internationalization. The company choice is yours. Any country‚ any industry‚ any size. You are expected to explain through combining three different theories of internationalization: economic‚ learning and network. The answer should argue the motivation‚ benefits‚ process and form of internationalization. If you are proposing
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De La Salle- College Approval Sheet A Recommendation on the Information Needs Net Essentials Prepared and Submitted By: Prince TY. Vizconde‚ Franz 1 trimester S.Y. 2012-2013 In partial fulfilment of the degree of Bachelor of Science in business administration Major in computer application has been examined and recommended for acceptance And approval for oral examination ________________________ Chit Valena CAPROJ1 Adviser Panel of examiners ________________________ HAZEL TAGALOG
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Positive recommendation Just as specific goals should be mentioned by the initiative so does the risk and scientific approach to calculating risk and making criteria. Their website mentions the use of scientific information to access criteria but did not outline what the procedures informed. The initiative should provide ecological assessment data should be provided for specific locations. Since geography and climate influence the use of pesticides‚ a one size fit all approach is not enough to support
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