Role of Operations Function The role of the operations function is important because it influences how operations managers understand their customers and translate their customers’ needs into performance objectives. In turn‚ the performance objectives (and especially the relative importance of each one) influence the overall operations strategy of the business. Product Design Product design is a critical task because it determines the characteristics and features of the product‚ as well as how
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The principal objectives of HRM may be listed thus: To help the organization reach its goals: HR department like other departments in an organization exists to achieve the goals of the organization first and if it does not meet these purposes‚ HR department (or for that matter any other unit) will wither and die. To employ the skills and abilities of the workforce efficiently: The primary purpose of HRM is to make people’s strengths productive and to benefit customers‚ Stockholders and employees
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Law of Agency WHAT IS AN AGENCY? Sec 135 of Contract Act‚ agency is the relationships which subsists between the principal and the agent who has been authorized to act for him or represent him in dealings with others. WHO CAN BECAME A PRINCIPAL OR AGENT? Any person who is 18 years old and above and who is of sound mind may be principal. As between the principal and third persons‚ any person can became an agent. BUT persons of unsound mind and who are below 18 years are not liable towards their
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1.1 Explain the function of assessment in learning and development Why assessments are carried out? What its purpose is What it is measuring What are the anticipated outcomes? To answer this question‚ let us define assessment as evaluation or appraisal; it is about making a judgment‚ identifying the strengths and weaknesses‚ the good and the bad‚ and the right and the wrong in some cases. It is more than simply giving marks or grades‚ although that may well be a part of it. And because it involves
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the HR Policies and Procedures to be formulated in a company? * CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 1.1 Contract of Employment………………………………………….. 1.2 Working hours……………………………………………………. 1.3 Duty Station………………………………………………………. 1.4 Confidentiality……………………………………………………. * RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION POLICY 2.1 Introduction………………………………………………………. 2.2 Objectives………………………………………………………… 2.3 Recruitment Authorisation Procedure……………………………. 2.4 Newly Created or Restructured Positions 2.5 Employment Procedure……………………………………………
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Agency Costs of Free Cash Flow‚ Corporate Finance‚ and Takeovers Michael C. Jensen Harvard Business School MJensen@hbs.edu Abstract The interests and incentives of managers and shareholders conflict over such issues as the optimal size of the firm and the payment of cash to shareholders. These conflicts are especially severe in firms with large free cash flows—more cash than profitable investment opportunities. The theory developed here explains 1) the benefits of debt in reducing agency
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Answer to question 1 (1.1‚ 1.2) What are the functions‚ concepts and principles of assessment in learning and development? The function of assessment is a way to measure a learner’s competence against agreed standards and criteria. The awarding body’s assessment strategy will state which criteria needs to be met to complete the mandatory and optional units and the best method for acquiring the evidence. A range of methods will be used to decide whether a candidate has demonstrated the skills
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Principals as Instructional Leaders At some level‚ principals always have been instructional leaders—but never before has their role been more prominent. First‚ the accountability movement—No Child Left Behind in particular—thrust principals into the spotlight on academic achievement. Then budget cuts peeled away capacity at both the district and school levels‚ thinning the ranks of assistant superintendents‚ curriculum specialists and assistant principals‚ who shouldered some or most of the
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Roles and Functions of Law in Business and Society LAW-421 May 6‚ 2013 Roles and Functions of Law in Business and Society Law is a necessity in business and society. Law has been defined as “A body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by a controlling authority and having legal binding force” (Melvin‚ p. 4‚ 2011). Laws are essentially common sense or ethical standards that are enforced. Without laws‚ society would depend on all to be ethically and morally sound‚
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are the various functions of a police agency? Compare and contrast how these functions differ at the federal‚ state‚ and local levels. What would happen if the various functions and roles of policing agencies were limited among communities? What is custodial interrogation? What is the relationship between custodial interrogation and the overall criminal justice system? How can we improve this relationship? There are many functions to a police agency. Some of the common functions are preventing
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