(Krashen) * The only way to learn English is to modify the way we speak – comprehensible input * Communication as a goal * Focus is on problem solving or accomplishing tasks Key concepts (cont.) Intersecting angles: * Teaching methods and language assessment (Common European Framework of Reference) * Different Benchmarks for competence * International exams and certifications * Relationship between language and teaching * Teaching materials informed by
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Finance individual report Penta ltd (Investment appraisal) Introduction What is investment appraisal? It is the activity responsible for carrying out a cost benefit analysis to justify capital expenditure for a new investment. Capital investment decisions are those decisions that make current outlays in return for a stream of benefits in future years. . The characteristic of many investments is risk and uncertainty. many organisations prefer to avoid high risk investments but may consider
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purpose of this report is to conduct a critical appraisal of a published article. Carnwell (1997) describes a critical appraisal as an unbiased and balanced scrutiny of the research paper so that both its strengths and weaknesses are highlighted. The focus of the appraisal with be on “Promoting the health of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; patients and their carer’s views” (Caress et al‚ 2010). The format of the appraisal will be formed around a set of criteria (see
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www.ccsenet.org/ibr International Business Research Vol. 4‚ No. 4; October 2011 TQM Implementation in Textile Manufacturing Industry to Success: Review and Case Study Salman Khalid (Corresponding Author) School of Management Studies The University of Faisalabad‚ Faisalabad-37610‚ Pakistan Tel: 92-300-865-3949 E-mail: salmankhalid77@yahoo.com Muhammad Zohaib Irshad Department of Business Administration The Government College University Faisalabad‚ Faisalabad‚ Pakistan Babak Mahmood Assistant
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ACCOUNTING AND DECISION MAKING TECHNIQUES (ADMT) LECTURER: MR. S. A. PALAN CONTENTS Introduction…………………………………………………………………….………2 Define Capital Investment Appraisal…………………………….………………….…2 Discounted cash flow methods……….………………………….………………….…4 Explanation of NPV…………………… ...................................................................…4 Explanation of IRR…………….……………………….…….……..…………………5 Advantages and disadvantages...……..………………………………………
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Credit Appraisal is the process by which a lender appraises the technical feasibility‚ economic viability and bankability including creditworthiness of the prospective borrower. Credit appraisal process of a customer lies in assessing if that customer is liable to repay the loan amount in the stipulated time‚ or not. Here bank has their own methodology to determine if a borrower is creditworthy or not. It is determined in terms of the norms and standards set by the banks. Being a very crucial step
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In economic analysis the most common objective that firms are regarded pursuing is profit maximization. It best explains the normal behavior of the firm. The profit maximization model is based on the assumption that each firm seeks to maximize its profit under certain constraints (technical and market). Propositions of the Model: • By employing certain techniques of production‚ a firm converts various inputs into outputs of higher value. • Each firm aims to earn maximum profit. • A firm operates
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Performance counts sustainability Progress report 2011 CEO STATEMENT Our ApprOACh TO SuSTAiNAbiliTy Programme strategy reporting approach 3 5 7 8 highlighTS 2011 SuppliErS Direct suppliers Indirect suppliers systems and Guidelines stakeholder engagement 9 12 13 14 15 17 ENvirONMENT management Processes Innovation Design marketing Development sourcing own operations sales communication Human resources It 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 27 29 30 30 31 EMplOyEES 2012 MilESTONES pErFOrMANCE supply chain
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of a commercial bank which distinguish it from the other financial institutions. These are: (i) maintaining deposit accounts including current accounts‚ (ii) issue and pay cheques‚ and (iii) collect cheques for the bank’s customers. 1.1 Banking Industry Overview Today‚ banks play a very important role in the economic growth of the country. The health of the economy is closely related to the soundness of the banking system. The activities of the banks lead to a stronger economic growth. Bank
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Management 1. Legislation and regulatory rules in the industry Bilateral air service agreements remain the primary vehicles for liberalizing international air transport services. In the past 15 years more than 157 “open skies” agreements have been concluded between 96 states‚ the US being one of the states in 82 of the cases. Along with the continuing liberalization of air transport regulation‚ the protection and improvement of airline passenger rights has gained greater importance‚ particularly
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