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1. Characteristic Loads-Characteristics‚ Importance‚ Applications Actions By E.C. An action (F) is a force (load) applied to the structure (direct action ) or an imposed deformation ( indirect action ) ex. Temperature effects. Actions are classified: a) by variation in time permanent actions G ( self-weight of structure). b) by their spatial variations: fixed actions ( self weight ) variable actions Q wind loads/snow. free actions which results in different actions accidental actions
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hypothetical market where competition is at its greatest possible level. Neo-classical economists argued that perfect competition would produce the best possible outcomes for consumers‚ and society. Ex:- Wheat‚ rice Key characteristics Perfectly competitive markets exhibit the following characteristics: 1. There is perfect knowledge‚ with no information failure or time lags. Knowledge is freely available to all participants‚ which means that risk-taking is minimal and the role of the entrepreneur is limited
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MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING Information for Decision-Making and Strategy Execution SIXTH EDITION Anthony A. Atkinson University of Waterloo Robert S. Kaplan Harvard University Ella Mae Matsumura University of Wisconsin–Madison S. Mark Young University of Southern California Boston Columbus Indianapolis New York San Francisco Upper Saddle River Amsterdam Cape Town Dubai London Madrid Milan Munich Paris Montreal Toronto Delhi Mexico City S~ Paulo Sydney Hong Kong Seoul Singapore
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Nineteen seventy-five and its cultural‚ political‚ and economical characteristics that made it such a remarkable year in history. 1975 was a year that had a remarkable impact on the world by forever changing it in the aspects of technological advancements‚ music publications‚ and shaping the acceptable culture of society in today’s world. The year 1975 brought the beginning of a new era. The technology industry began to takeoff in ‘75 as many major computer/software companies were breaking technological
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In general‚ millennials possess different but unique characteristics compare to past generations. Different characteristics are being identified and how they are different from the other generations. The literature also shows how millennials value their work on various aspect of work and work related outcomes. The identified millennial characteristics will support on how to appraise their characteristics in terms of personal and professional level. It is really challenging when
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today’s society is an outdated notion‚ but others may disagree. (1) Briefly summarize the main characteristics of a well-rounded person‚ “l’u omo universal‚” referring to specific sections within the excerpt from The Courtier which identifies these characteristics. (2) Create a “survey” based on the identified characteristics and “ poll” at least ten people to find out whether or not the characteristics are relevant for a “gentleman” or “lady” of today. (3) Tabulate and discuss the responses in terms
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Characteristics of entrepreneurs------------------------------------------------------3 Am I an entrepreneurial “type” of person? -----------------------------------------4 The influence of contexts on entrepreneurial characteristics-------------------5 “Family business” ------------------------------------------------------------------------5 “Small business owners” ----------------------------------------------------------------6 Conclusion----------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
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Counselor Characteristics Walden University COUN 6100 According to the text‚ “counselor characteristics are an important part of the therapeutic dynamic (Sheperis‚ D. S.‚ & Ellis‚ C. M.‚ 2010).” Counselor’s characteristics are formed by one’s personality and how that counselor uses his or her personality in their approaches to therapy. In the media Counselor Characteristics‚ Gail Mear‚ Bob Walsh and Norm Dasenbrook all explained a few counselor characteristics they
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Chapter Six Businesses and Their Costs Study Questions: 1. Explain the difference between a plant‚ a firm‚ and an industry. Plant – establishments such as a factory‚ farm‚ mine or store. Firm – an organization that employs resources to produce goods/services for profit. Industry – group of firms that produce the same or similar products. 2. State the advantages and disadvantages of the corporate form of business. Advantages – most effective form of
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