REVIEW QUESTION SET #1 FOR THE MIDTERM EXAM QUESTION 1 (PRODUCTIVITY) ElectroPlus manufactures electronic components. It has recorded data for the last three years as shown in the table below. ElectroPlus Productivity Data (in millions of dollars) 2009 2010 2011 Sales 220 258 248 Materials 124 146 142 Labor 56 66 56 Overhead 16 24 20 a) Calculate a measure of labor productivity for each year and comment on the pattern. b) Calculate a measure of multifactor productivity for each year using
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U.N.R.W.A Date: 8th Nov. 2012 Department of Education Time: Name:…………………… Midterm English language test Grade: 9th Reading Around the world‚ people also found natural ways to shelter from the weather. In cold regions‚ traditional houses were often low with thick walls and small windows that faced away from the direction of storms. In the hot rainforests of South-East Asia‚ people built their homes above the ground and high on hills to catch every cool wind. In the hot
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Midterm Exam Section 1: Definition of terms. Authority: the power or right to give orders‚ make decisions‚ and enforce obedience. e.g.: In the presidential election‚ the winning party takes office without a struggle or show of military force because everyone understands the legitimacy of its newly won authority. It is important because the orders made from a government without authority will not be implemented. Power: the political power is the ability to shape and control the political
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p248 - 1) Why do incentive systems work? Why might incentive systems not work? Incentives program work because they motivate employees to make company goals and increase profits so that employees do get an incentive such as a bonus. Incentive programs may not work because only some people may get the money or if the company does not make the goal or profit their will not be any bonus. Other possible issues are if the incentive is not large enough it will not motivate the employees or if the employees
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Page |1 PSP Paper - 1 P.1 Which of the following is generally the MOST correct use of a project network diagram? A. Showing the project schedule B. Documenting task interdependencies C. Defining project resources D. Defining the project costs P.2 At a minimum‚ periodic forecasts must be done at what interval? A. monthly B. as requested by the owner C. as requested by the project manager D. as specified in the contract documents P.3 The calculated duration for a project is 28.166. The
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Kantian Ethics a Give an account of Kant’s ethical theory. (25 marks) Start by setting the scene & explain that the theory is deontological and focused on the idea of a moral law. Explain that moral statements are a priori synthetic. Explain Kant’s understanding of good will and duty and show that they are linked. More importantly you need to explain the categorical imperative and the three formulae. 1 Universalisability 2 People must be considered as ends in themselves 3 Kingdom of ends
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Trace the history of the printed newspaper and various types of eras in reporting the news. Start with the colonial period of print up to and including how printed news is delivered today with national papers like USA Today. Include and describe what was the significance of the era of the ’penny press’‚ ’jazz journalism’‚ ’yellow journalism’‚ and ’muckraking.’ The history of the printed newspaper in the United States has spanned even before the nations independence. The format and coverage may
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retailer- JB HI-FI. They offer world’s top brands‚ having wide range of entertainment appliances at cheaper prices and also provide genuine personal service by experienced and specialist staff (JB HI-FI‚ 2009). Company’s history and further information are provided on appendix-A-I (Pg.10). 2. Evaluation of the current level of branding and innovation‚ recommendations for innovative store design In the following part present situation of the store‚ branding and innovation
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512 Midterm Exam The answers: 1a.Before defining and explaining science as product‚ I would like to explain first what is the purpose beyond studying research methods? First‚ we study‚ research method to consume the research evidence. Moreover‚ as a student‚ to satisfy curiosity or will help in fulfill the research requirements. As a communication scholar‚ to keep up with the latest developments in the field. What about as critical consumer‚ it helps the consumer to make useful decisions about
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1.1 Explain the legislative framework for health‚ safety and risk management in the work setting. 1.2 Analyse how policies‚ procedures and practices in own setting meet health‚ safety and risk management requirements. 2.1 Demonstrate compliance with health‚ safety and risk management procedures 2.2 Support others to comply with legislative and organisational health‚ safety and risk management policies‚ procedures and practices relevant to their work. 2.3 Explain the actions to take when health‚
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