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    Organizational Behavior – Chapter 17‚ Notes institutionalization A condition that occurs when an organization takes ona life of its own‚ apart from any of its members‚ and acquires immortality. When an organization becomes institutionalized‚ it takes on a life of its own‚ apart from its founders or any of its members. When an organization becomes institutionalized‚ it becomes valued for itself‚ not merely for the goods or services it produces. It acquires immortality. If its original goals

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    children about the importance of family meals‚ food variety‚ portion sizes‚ and using leftovers as snacks (instead of junk food). For ages 4+. Berger‚ M.‚ & Hafner‚ M. (1985). Germs make me sick! New York: Crowell. Colorfully illustrated book explains in simple terms about germs and how they make us sick. This book explains how germs and viruses are transmitted from person to person and also gives some basic rules for good health. It also gives some symptoms of illnesses so that a child can be aware if

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    Chapter 17 Resources from the Sea     Multiple Choice Questions   1. Finfish and shellfish provide approximately what percentage of animal protein consumed by humans around the world?  A. 0.5% B. 1% C. 10% D. 20% E. 30%   2. Traditional fisheries are those that:  A. Catches are routinely recorded B. Catch shellfish‚ not finfish C. Do not use boats D. Use relatively simple gear and methods E. Catches are not sold to the general public   3. When did the world population reach

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    CHAPTER 17 PROCESS COSTING 17-16 (25 min.) Equivalent units‚ zero beginning inventory. 1. Direct materials cost per unit ($750‚000 ÷ 10‚000) $ 75.00 Conversion cost per unit ($798‚000 ÷ 10‚000) 79.80 Assembly Department cost per unit $154.80 2a. Solution Exhibit 17-16A calculates the equivalent units of direct materials and conversion costs in the Assembly Department of Nihon‚ Inc. in February 2009. Solution Exhibit 17-16B computes equivalent unit costs. 2b. Direct materials cost

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    GERMS For as long as humans have been on this planet‚ the microscopic life forms that we call germs‚ or pathogens‚ have been here too. For all this time they have been multiplying in the soil‚ in the water‚ and in our bodies. They are in the mouth‚ on the skin‚ and even in important organs. But that is not always a bad thing‚ because humans could not live without germs. Some germs‚ or "microbes" help digest food‚ while others produce vitamins. Most of the time‚ people and germs coexist peacefully;

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    Chapter 17 Assessment 1. progressive movement- Efforts to make govt. more responsive to the people‚ restore economic opportunities‚ and correct injustices. 2. muckraker- One of the magazine journalists who exposed the corrupt side of business and public life 3. suffrage- The right to vote 4. Susan B. Anthony- Co-founder of the national woman suffrage association in 1869. 5. Theodore Roosevelt- 26th president of the US. His term lasted from 1901-1909. Known for the “square deal” politics

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    CH 17 BIOLOGY VOCABULARY AND ASSESSMENT CH 17 SEC 1 1. Binomial nomenclature: Linnaeus’s system of naming organisms‚ giving a scientific two-word name to each species- the first part being the genus‚ and the second the species 2. Class: taxonomic group that contains one or more related orders 3. Classification: grouping of organisms or objects based on a set of criteria that helps organize‚ communicate‚ and retain information 4. Division: taxonomic term used instead of phylum to group related

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    Clare Worley 6S 4 - 16 - 18 What Surface in OLV has the most Germs? Introduction I have tested several surfaces in Our Lady of Victory to see which surface has the most germs. I tested ten surfaces and let the petri dishes grow for five days. Over the five days I counted the spores each day and took pictures every other day. It is amazing how things can look and feel clean but they are actually filthy. It is also crazy how many surfaces we touch every day and how one

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    Chapter 2 Problem 1 17

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    1. The earth consists of iron‚ oxygen‚ silicon and magnesium. This makes up about 90% of the earth’s elements. Jupiter and Saturn on the other hand consist mostly of volatile gases like water‚ methane and ammonia. These two planets retained their volatiles due to their greater gravitational force. 2. Scientist believe that the collision of earth with a smaller body caused the earth to tilt on it axis at 23 degrees. The blasting debris is said to have formed the moon. The period from the accretion

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    Chapter 17 The Cold War Begins (1945-1952) Postwar America Fear: Americas were terrified the U.S. would fall into another depression and economic hard times would return Problem: Finding jobs and housing for returning soldiers became a large issue GI Bill of Rights/ Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 * Stated that returning soldiers can now go to college at the governments expense * Each veteran could receive a low interest loan to buy a home‚ a farm or start a business

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