INDIVIDUALS A group can range in size from two members to thousands of members. Very small collectives‚ such as dyads (two members) and triads (three members) are groups‚ but so are very large collections of people‚ such as mobs‚ crowds‚ and congregations (Simmel‚ 1902). On average‚ however‚ most groups tend to be relatively small in size‚ ranging from two to seven members. One researcher ( J. James‚ 1953)‚ after counting the number of people in 7405 informal‚ spontaneously formed groups found in
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expansion. As a consequence of a significant increase in employees‚ there has also been an increase in the amount of traffic congestion and parking issues around the manufacturing firm‚ especially during the time period of the shift change. This memo will aim to further discuss the traffic and parking problems affecting the area and the effects that it poses on the operations at YQZ Manufacturing Inc. In addition‚ potential solutions and actions that can be implemented to correct this problem will
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|Sound Investment‚ Inc.| Memo To: Brian Little‚ President/CEO of Durable Home Goods From: ‚ President/CEO Sound Investment‚ Inc. Date: 6/25/2011 Re: Durable Home Goods Brian‚ Attached you will find my analysis of Durable Home Goods (DHG) for fiscal year 11 and my insights on some of your strengths‚ weaknesses‚ and opportunities to drive topline sales in 2012. Current Ratio The current ratio is an indication of a company’s ability to pay current liabilities with current assets. The formula
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Nordstrom Executive Summary This memo will provide a brief history and financial overview of Nordstrom‚ a high-end‚ quality clothing store operating in 28 states with more than 200 stores according to Nordstrom’s Business Wire press release on December 2‚ 2010 (Nordstrom‚ 2010). Additionally‚ an overview of the financial information includes specific details from the balance sheet‚ income statements‚ and statement of cash flow for 2007 through 2009 and any latest reporting for 2010. The statements
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the business involves hazardous materials and environments. In order to ensure that businesses are functioning properly and efficiently‚ it is imperative that companies are staffed with individuals who are trained properly in their occupation. This memo will detail some key issues with British Petroleum along with possible recommendations that can be used to make the operations in the refineries more proficient. FACT SUMMARY The refineries of British Petroleum (BP) have been recently come under
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not be in compliance with generally accepted auditing standards and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002‚ but we would also be unable to provide the comprehensive and reliable audits that the firm’s clients have come to expect. The purpose of this memo is to discuss the results of the audit team’s assessment of Alchemy Inc.’s internal controls—including identifying missing controls‚ control weaknesses‚ and opportunities for fraud—and to recommend
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Groups can be defined by either informal groups‚ or formal groups. Formal groups A formal group is set by an official authority or leader designed to complete a specific task or purpose and is strictly regulated by the organisations rules and practices. In a formal group responsibility of an outcome of a task is set usually to the leader‚ discipline and reward is mainly handed down to the leader via the organisation. A formal group is coordinated by activities shared between a number of people
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Group Roles Tiye Jackson and Alexandra Monserez will serve as the harmonizers of Group 10. They will mediate group conflicts and reduce any tension between members. Ann Lorrayne Bzoch will serve as the gatekeeper by encouraging other members to participate and serve their role. Kelsey Harris will serve as the summarizer by keeping track of what occurs at group meetings. Sarah Hawkins will serve as the encourager by praising and supporting the thoughts and actions of other group members. Lastly‚ Caroline
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Business Communication II Week 2 International Communication Lecture outline A. Background to intercultural communication B. How to communicate with other cultures Introduction Importance of learning intercultural communication. A. Background to intercultural communication 1. What is culture? Definition and cultural factors that effect communication. Difference between culture‚ sub-culture and intercultural communication. 2. Identifying cultural differences: social values‚ cultural context‚ role
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DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION To: From: Date: Subject ALL EMPLOYEES AMBER ELIAS‚ DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL SEPTEMBER 9‚ 2013 CONDUCT RELATED TO GENERAL CAMPAIGN ELECTIONS As in past years‚ this office is providing this memorandum as a guide to District employees regarding their conduct in political campaigns for the upcoming general election‚ including the DPS Board of Education election‚ on November 5‚ 2013. Colorado’s Fair Campaign Practices Act prohibits
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