popular. Garibaldi thinks that CompuTech should combine its force with another software company‚ which specializes in accounting‚ finance and tax return software programs. Computer Concepts Inc. (CCI) is considered as a potential candidate for the acquisition. CCI went public in 1993 and now it has 2.5 million shares sold with price of $1.25 per share. Management owns 30% of the company. Garibaldi doesn’t know whether management will be willing for merger or not. Yet‚ he is quite sure that CCI’s managers
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world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of snack chips‚ and Tropicana Products‚ the largest marketer of branded juices. Throughout 1999‚ PepsiCo was closely tracking several potential strategic acquisitions. In the fall of 2000‚ it appeared that the right moment for an equity-financed acquisition had arrived. At this time‚ PepsiCo management decided to initiate confidential discussion with The Quaker Oats Company about a potential business combination. Gatorade‚ a key brand in Quaker’s portfolio
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A Study of Learning Strategies in L2 Acquisition 【Abstract】With the concept of autonomy being part of the mainstream of research and practice within the field of language education‚ the study of learning strategies in L2 acquisition has drawn much attention. This paper discusses the issues covering the fundamental aspect: identification and classification of learning strategy. The problems are reviewed concerning the definition and classification of learning strategies and then the paper tentatively
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people" and retain them. "What is the difference between ’Recruiting’ and ’Strategy Talent Acquisition’?" Recruitment is nothing more than filling the vacant positions‚ whereas Strategic Talent Acquisition is a long term process. It is not only concerned with filling the vacant positions today‚ but also using the prospective candidate data for filling similar positions in future. Strategic Talent Acquisition allows an organization have a pool of competitive talent that could be used for filling the
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K. M.. 2006‚ p. 6). Repetition might not help in the second language learning‚ but can surely help to develop the ability of oral communication. Another factor that my classmates and I thought is the most important factor in second language acquisition is motivation. It is logic to say that learners‚ who are motivated‚ will learn more and faster than those who are not. In fact‚ Gardner states that “Motivation involves four aspects‚ a goal‚ effortful behaviour‚ a desire to attain the goal and favourable
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This study is anchored on Dreyfus‚ Model of Skill Acquisition. The Dreyfus model describes how individuals progress through various levels in their acquisition of skills and subsumes ideas with regard to how individuals learn. Such a model is being accepted almost without debate from physicians to explain the ‘acquisition’ of clinical skills. This paper reviews such a model‚ discusses several controversial points‚ clarifies what kind of knowledge the model is about‚ and examines its coherence in
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101 Ideas for Women’s Ministries Success in the church will come only when there are more ministries than programs. People don’t need more programs. They need ministries that will meet their needs where they are. 1. Check the Women’s Ministries website http://wm.gc.adventist.org for ideas 2. Buy a current Women’s Ministries devotional book 3. Plan a “Working Mothers” seminar to help women who juggle home and career 4. Be sure your church has a Women’s Ministries leader 5. Encourage
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1. First meeting: There are three main objectives that project managers should try to achieve during the first meeting. Overview of the project (including project scope and objectives‚ the general schedule‚ method‚ and procedures). Briggs: Summarized project as what‚ when‚ where‚ why and how much. Provide opportunity for members to introduce themselves. Briggs: She asked the members of the group to introduce themselves. Model how the team is going to work together to complete the project
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Deere and Company was faced with many issues in the years to come. They were entering a market‚ which was dominated by Caterpillar and needed to price their products to ensure success. The competitive landscape of the industry includes seven competitors‚ Deere’s biggest competition being Caterpillar. The small (under 100 horse power) and large (over 100 horse power) tractor markets have different leaders. Deere and Company dominated the small tractor market with 50-60% market share‚ with International
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Idea Cellular Buys 40.8% Stake in Spice Communication By: PTI | Jun 26‚ 2008 {draw:a} Email this {draw:a} Comments {draw:a} RSS {draw:a} Digg this {draw:a} Del.icio.us Idea Cellular has announced acquisition of rival mobile operator Spice Communications in a deal entailing purchase of a 40.8 per cent stake for over Rs. 2‚700 crore in shares and cash. Besides‚ Idea will also make an open offer‚ along with Telekom Malaysia‚ to acquire a further 20 per cent stake in Spice for over Rs
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