Two Formal Summaries “On Being Wrong” & “Is Google Making Us Stupid” University of Cincinnati ESL 1080 002 Mrs. Colvin Xiang Zhang Due: Mar. 28 2013 Summary of “On Being Wrong” In the video “On being wrong” (2011)‚ Kathryn Schulz states that our feeling of being right can be a problem to human being‚ so it is necessary for us to avoid this wrong feeling. At the beginning‚ Schulz talks about her personal experience about misunderstanding. She explains that error blindness and culture
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Formal letter is a business or official letter. They are written to complaint or inform something. These letters include applications‚ letters to editors‚ official letters‚ letters to and from organizations‚ government departments etc. These letters have an objective or business-like style of writing. Points To Remember: 1. Mentioning the subject is a must in a formal letter. 2. The formal letter should be brief‚ simple and concise. 3. It should focus on the issue rather than dwindling on various
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Formal organization It is a fixed set of rules of infra-organization procedures and structures. As such‚ it is usually set out in writing‚ with a language of rules that ostensibly leave little discretion for interpretation. In some societies and in some organization‚ such rules may be strictly followed; in others‚ they may be little more than an empty formalism. * To facilitate the accomplishment of the goals of the organization: In a formal organization the work is delegated to each individual
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2003 Starbucks Corporation: Competing in a Global Market Starbucks Corporation is a Seattle‚ Washington-based coffee company. It buys‚ roasts‚ and sells whole bean specialty coffees and coffee drinks through an international chain of retail outlets. From its beginnings as a seller of packaged‚ premium specialty coffees‚ Starbucks has evolved into a firm known for its coffeehouses‚ where people can purchase beverages and food items as well as packaged whole bean and ground coffee. Starbucks is credited
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FORMAL LETTER EXAMPLE Block 6 Avenue 35 #33-67 Hougang 89 Singapore 687909 23 March 2011 Mr John Teo Manager Mex Mall 41 Serangooon Central Singapore 780645 Dear Mr Teo‚ Proposal for a bookstore in Mex Mall I am a student from Maris Stella High School and I live in the Serangoon neighbourhood. In recent months‚ I have gone and shopped in Mex Mall that just opened. I realized that there is no bookstore although there are more than sixty shops. Without bookstores‚ people will
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theory. Number one in the just war theory states that “War must be declared and waged by a legitimate authority”. Who is considered to be the “legitimate authority?” The government would be the first to call themselves “legitimate authority”. Can major groups within a nation call themselves authority? Can the people of a nation call themselves authority? If that was the case then anybody can declare war or genocide. Number two in the just war theory states that “There must be a just cause for going to
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Formal Conversation Using Formal Language Christine: Good afternoon‚ Joseph. Joseph: Good afternoon‚ Christine. Christine: Did your assistant leave you a note that I will be having a short talk with you regarding our new project? Joseph: Yes‚ and by the way thank you for having me as a part of our new project. I’m looking forward for today’s meeting with you since my secretary told me that you’ll be having a short talk with me after lunch. Christine: It’s my pleasure as well for working
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examining the diversity of their boards with a more critical eye: What are existing members’ backgrounds and skills and how do they enhance the value of the company? What skill areas are lacking that might be met by new members? Would a more diverse group enhance the company’s performance? At Heidrick & Struggles‚ we understand the power of diversity to drive results but are mindful of the potential risks‚ so we welcomed the opportunity to work with Corporate Board Member on this inaugural special
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Eleven lessons: managing design in eleven global brands Design at Starbucks From its beginnings as a single coffee shop in Seattle 35 years ago‚ Starbucks is now a global brand which uses design to aid the delivery of a distinctive service experience to its customers. The Starbucks Global Creative team manages regularly changing design themes while working within a global brand. Overview Starbucks uses design It has developed a strategy that allows it to balance regularly changing design
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.........3 Main discussion Part (1) Starbucks product’s competitive priorities…………………………3 Part (2) Starbucks critical analysis‚ services and manufacturing strategies...5 Part (3) Product life cycle………………………………………………….10 Part (4) the flow diagram processes ……………………………………….13 Part (5) Tools and standards applied to keep tracking in the industry…..…15 Recommendations………………………………………………………….17 References……………………………………………………………….…19 Abstract Starbucks opened its first location in Seattle ’s
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