American Academic Michael Porter‚ operational effectiveness means performing similar activities better than rivals do. Porter even states in his “What is Strategy?” article “operational effectiveness is necessary but not sufficient.” It is possible to achieve a competitive advantage in this way. However‚ it is not possible to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage in this way. This is what Porter is addressing when he states “operational effectiveness is necessary but not sufficient.” One must
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In our daily life‚ we all live with humor. Humor is a very essential part of our life. Nevertheless everyone doesn’t perceive humor in the same way. Man and woman have different views toward humor. That’s why some people say that humor has a connection with gender. In his article Christopher Hitchens has mentioned various reasons for women not being as funny as men. I believe Hitchers has captured most of the fundamental truths about humor and gender. Men are funnier than women because they want
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Effectiveness of ‘fat tax: The effectiveness of the fat tax Elasticity: when consumer is changing pattern of buying according to the change in price‚ eg. When its espcial they tend to buy more and if the price rises they don’t want a lot and if they don’t need they don’t even buy it. Inelasticity: when consumers buy products that they need the most and even if the price rise they buy it. Basic needs products‚ and if the prise is low they don’t buy more than what they need. The link between
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Bsbwor502B: Ensure Team Effectiveness Essay activity 1 1. A group of people differentiates from a team in the following way: • Involves members acting independently; • Every person performs essentially the same actions; and • The performance of one person has no direct effect on the performance of other team members. 2. It is important to establish a clear team purpose. Encouraging members to question the purpose of the team‚ how it will operate and what it is expected to achieve serves
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[117.18.231.3] On: 28 December 2012‚ At: 09:35 Publisher: Routledge Informa Ltd Registered in England and Wales Registered Number: 1072954 Registered office: Mortimer House‚ 37-41 Mortimer Street‚ London W1T 3JH‚ UK Journal of Development Effectiveness Publication details‚ including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rjde20 Why do we care about evidence synthesis? An introduction to the special issue on systematic reviews a Howard
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usually comes to mind when this topic is discussed are “Cost-saving” and “Cost-effectiveness” and are often confused with each other. Any preventive measure that reduces cost is cost saving‚ for example childhood immunizations. On the other hand‚ if the benefits of a preventive measure greatly outweigh the costs‚ then it is cost cost-effective‚ even if it does not really save dollars in the short term. Cost-effectiveness is expressed as ratio of incremental costs to incremental benefits. A low ratio
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Briana Purifoy Effectiveness of Sobriety Checkpoints Special Problems in Criminal Justice Dr. Stone December 1‚ 2010 Abstract A good theoretical basis exists for believing that properly conducted sobriety checkpoints and campaigns‚ may reduce drunk driving‚ and data from multiple checkpoint programs support this belief. The courts have upheld the constitutionality of checkpoints‚ opposing those who believe them to violate the fourth amendment. Each year‚ more deaths result for alcohol-related
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The Effectiveness of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal Hannah Mickelson United States History Hour 4 After suffering three long years of economic hardships‚ Franklin Roosevelt was elected president which gave the nation hope of overcoming the awful years of the Great Depression. The New Deal was Roosevelt’s response to the depression and became effective as soon as he was elected into office. The New Deal was intended to bring relief‚ reform‚ and recovery to the country. Although the New Deal
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There are many standard to evaluate where a team work effectively. According to Mcshane‚ Olekalns‚ Travaglione (2011)‚ a team is effective when it benefits its organization‚ its member and its own survival. Based on my experience I feel that a team work effectively not only when it finishes its objective on time and accurately‚ but it also motivates its member in order to survival. Motivation can increase responsibility of members in working. Being responsible in teamwork is very important because
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Jane Austen illustrates her disapproval of the upper class’ vain values through a mocking tone in “Chapter One” of Persuasion. As Austen introduces the characters and their flaws‚ she reveals the Elliots carry debt‚ due to Sir Walter. She narrates: “The Kellynch property was good‚ but not equal to Sir Walter’s apprehension of the state required in its possessor. While Lady Elliot lived‚ there had been method‚ moderation‚ and economy‚ which had just kept him within his income; but with her had died
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