Introduction A manager needs a specific set of skills to effectively and efficiently accomplish their organization’s objectives and perform the roles expected of them in their organization. One of the skills that a manager will need is the skill of decision making. Decision making can be considered as a cognitive process which results to choosing something from two or more alternatives. A final choice or verdict is produced after every decision making process. The result can be an action or an opinion
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Washington is nationally recognized for its e-government solutions‚ K-12 educational network‚ and information-based economic development strategy. This year‚ for the third year in a row‚ the state was named the most ‘technically advanced’ in the Digital State survey.6 Among the state’s key achievements was the creation of a short-range‚ e-government planning process designed to keep pace with quick-changing Web technology. “We have committed ourselves to producing a plan which can be accepted
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Microsoft’s Diversification Strategy 1. Why did Microsoft‚ the most successful computer software company‚ choose to remedy its strategic disarray? Microsoft is a multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Redmond‚ Washington that develops‚ manufactures‚ licenses‚ and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4‚ 1975. Microsoft is the world’s largest software maker measured by revenues
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Capital One Financial Corporation 1. How is Capital One’s use of IT different from other mass customization strategies? Capital One uses IT through its information-based strategy (IBS) to “record‚ organize‚ and analyze data on the characteristics and behaviors of their customers‚” as stated by CEO Richard Fairbank. Their philosophy was to exploit information by constructing scientific models that could be used to both assess the creditworthiness of potential cardholders through
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RESPONSES SHOULD BE ATLEAST 350 WORDS Question 1 of 4 25.0 Points 1. Explain why there were no major witchcraft scares in the Chesapeake colonies and no uprising like Bacon’s Rebellion in New England. Consider the possible social‚ economic‚ and religious causes of both phenomena. Ans There were real dissimilarities between the Chesapeake and New England provinces‚ due to the diverse reasons the pilgrims came to America. The New England pilgrims were devout Puritan yeoman living in speaking to toward
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The Power of One - Representation of the different groups The Power of One is a cinematic masterpiece which was based on the inspiring novel by Bryce Courtenay. Set in a world torn apart from racism; where man subjugates his fellow country man and liberty remains evasive. The director‚ John G. Avildsen has utilized a range of filmic techniques to depict to malevolence of racial prejudice. The protagonist of this film‚ PK is an English boy who is raised in a society plagued with racism. In the
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Part One Roles and Responsibilities – In my current role as an instructor some of my responsibilities are to keep up with current practice and make sure my qualifications are up to date (continuing professional development). I also make sure I know my organisations policies and procedures including risk assessments‚ fire evacuation and working with vulnerable adults. During my sessions I have to maintain a safe environment and make sure all learners are engaged in the task in hand. I regularly plan
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Part I: Team Strategy Plan You are part of a group of newly hired team superintendents with Riordan Manufacturing. Your group was hired to lead new teams and begin production of the newly designed CardiCare Valve heart valves. This will be at the organization’s Pontiac‚ MI‚ location that is currently manufacturing custom plastic parts. Many of the production employees are current employees from other divisions‚ and the company expects to hire some new employees. Resources: Riordan Manufacturing
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analysis of company strengths should be market oriented/customer focused because strengths are only meaningful when they assist the firm in meeting customer needs. Weaknesses refer to any limitations a company faces in developing or implementing a strategy Weaknesses should also be examined from a customer perspective because customers often perceive weaknesses that a company cannot see. Being market focused when analyzing strengths and weaknesses does not mean that non-market oriented strengths and
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Diversification C’Airea McCluron Entrepreneurial Finance: Capitalization for the Entrepreneur Diversification Diversification is the practice of spreading your investments around so that your exposure to any one type of asset is limited. This practice is designed to help reduce the volatility of your portfolio over time. Note: Having a lot of investments does not necessarily make your portfolio diversified. For diversity‚ you need several different types of investments. Popular
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