Human Resource Practice Questions Week 1 & 2 (Chapter 1 & 2) Discuss the significance of the concept of ‘analytical HRM’ in the development of HRM theory. (Chapter 1‚ Page 6) Michelle’s Answer: Analytical HRM emphasizes the primary task of HRM scholars which is to build theory and gather empirical data in order to identify and explain ‘the way management actually behaves in organizing work and managing people’. (Emphasizes the importance of developing and building theory based on managers’
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Miscommunication May 6‚ 2013 Com 200 Instructor Kevin Snyder References: Close Relationships Sometimes Mask Poor Communication falseAnonymous.U.S. News & World Report (Jan 2011): Kathy Sole (2011) Making Connections: Understanding Interpersonal Communication. Bridgepoint Education‚ Inc. San Diego‚ CA. Retrieved information from: https://content.ashford.edu/books/AUCOM200.11.1 After reading the article‚ “Close Relationships Sometimes Mask Poor Communication”‚ I realized that
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The First World War (Revision) The rise of Germany upset the balance of power in Europe The Old Balance of Power - a balance of power was established between Russia‚ Austria‚ Prussia and France‚ with Britain holding the scales. The rise of a unified Germany upset this balance. Germany was unified not only by ‘blood and iron’ but also by ‘coal and iron’. Rapid industrialization‚ concentrated military power‚ a young and dramatically increasing population (43% increase between 1880 and 1910)
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Warmth (comfort) Absorbency (comfort) Comfort (comfort) Handle and drape (aesthetics) Strength (functional) Elasticity (functional) Aftercare (functional) Natural fibres Wool Warm to wear. Slow‚ can absorb its weight in water and not feel wet. Repels water droplets. Very slow drying. Fine wool‚ very comfortable. Coarse wool‚ scratchy. Very soft or coarse handle. Good drape. Medium strength‚ not durable. Very good. Creases drop out. Wash and iron with care‚ may shrink. Dry
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1. Bismarck’s Legacy German Unification Germany was a new country‚ which had emerged from nationalism. However in 1800 there had been 400 states which were known as the Holy Roman Empire – each with its own ruler. After the Napoleonic Wars‚ the Holy Roman Empire came to an end and the number of states reduced to 39 which became known as the German Confederation in 1815. Prussia and Austria (the two most powerful states) competed for leadership of the confederation. Prussia in 1834 set up a
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Aristotle The Concept of Cause Unlike Plato‚ Aristotle did not believe there are two separate realms. He believed the world we live in is the only place in which we can have true knowledge‚ because it it through our sense experience that we come to understand things. Aristotle believed that “form”was not an ideal‚ but found within the item itself. The form is its structure and characteristics and can be perceived using the senses. For example‚ the form of a table is that it has four legs and a
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L1:Value added roles of Logisitcs: review Maxim’s example L2: Procurement matrix: review Maxim Mooncake L3: Demand Management Questions: 1. How can demand management help to unify channel members‚ help to satisfy customers‚ and solve customer problems? The essence of demand management is to further the ability of firms throughout the supply chain-particularly manufacturing through the customer-to collaborate on activities related to the flows of product‚ services‚ information‚ and capital. The desired
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Evaluation of software and hardware All computers are made up of hardware‚ software and data. In your exam‚ you will need to be able to explain how and why particular hardware or software is suitable for a particular task; and list and discuss criteria which can be used to evaluate or judge the suitability of hardware and software. Main types of software Generic General-purpose software‚ such as word processors and spreadsheets. Specialised packages Sold for specific uses‚ eg managing the accounts
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REVISION QUESTION FOR ADVANCED PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Revision Question 1 A competent management accounting system should endeavour to enhance the performance of a company. It should‚ in particular‚ consider the behavioural consequences of the system. Required: (a) Explain why it is necessary when designing a management accounting system to consider the behavioural consequences of its application. (b) Explain the potential behavioural issues that may arise in the application of
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Business Studies Revision Unit 1- Planning and financing a Business Section 1- Starting a Business Topic 1- Choosing the right legal Structure All Businesses fall under either the private sector or the public sector Within the private sector this would include sole trader and a partnership Within the public sector this would include PLC and LTD Private Sector Sole Trader This is a business run by a business owner (entrepreneur) Sole trader business is unincorporated (business and owner
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