GENETICS JARGON Alleles (allelomorphs) Alternative forms of a particular gene. There can be several alleles of a particular gene in the population‚ but only 2 alleles can be inherited by a single individual. For simplicity much literature aimed at the general reader uses "gene" where it means "allele". Allelic Series A series of alleles that are all mutant forms of the same gene and are at the same locus (same position on the chromsome). Alternate Heredity Mendelian inheritance involving
Free Allele Genetics Gene
Mariana Guerra Mrs. Hammoud AP US History 11/14/14 Mariana 1 How Free Were Free Blacks in the North? "All men are by nature equally free and independent‚ and have certain inherent rights of which . . . they cannot deprive or divest their posterity; namely‚ the enjoyment of life and liberty‚ with the means of acquiring and possessing property‚ and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety." Thomas Jefferson These were the words written in the Declaration of Independence. However
Free Black people Democracy White people
management The concept of strategy ➢ Strategy is the great work of organization. In situations of life or death it is the Tao of survival or extinction. Its study cannot be neglected. ----SUN TZU‚ The Art of War.2500 B.C ➢ Strategy is about winning. ➢ Strategy is not a detailed plan or program of instructions‚ it is a unifying theme that gives coherence and direction to the actions and decisions of an individual or an organization. Characteristic of a winning strategy ➢ Goals that
Premium Strategic management
Author’s Name Institutional Affiliation Abstract Strategies are the foundation for driving the direction of any business company. Successful business growths and maintenance of market lead is as a result of implementing the best strategies properly. A number of strategy categories exist and a business organization should implement those that fit the nature of its business. This paper analyses several important business strategies through making a choice in each category that should be implemented
Premium Strategic management
Strategy‚ Management and Leadership Individual Report 1 Business-level Strategy of Nestle Nestle is an international brand with a portfolio in almost every food and beverage category. The brand is consumed daily by a majority of people‚ from its confectionary to it dairy brands and on to it’s beverages. With around 8000 brands it is hard to stay away from them. The company shows it’s size when figures such as 468 factories spread over 86 countries are some statistics‚ with the company employing
Premium Strategic management
Competitive Rivalry and Competitive Dynamics KNOWLEDGE OBJECTIVES Define competitors‚ competitive rivalry‚ competitive behavior‚ and competitive dynamics. Describe market commonality and resource similarity as the building blocks of a competitor analysis. Explain awareness‚ motivation‚ and ability as drivers of competitive behavior. Discuss factors affecting the likelihood a competitor will take competitive actions. Discuss factors affecting the likelihood a competitor will respond to actions taken
Premium Competition Strategic management Competitor analysis
Basic Overview of Various Strategic Planning Models (Including Basic‚ Issue-Based‚ Alignment‚ Scenario and Organic) Written by Carter McNamara‚ MBA‚ PhD‚ Authenticity Consulting‚ LLC. Copyright 1997-2006. Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation. There is no one perfect strategic planning model for each organization. Each organization ends up developing its own nature and model of strategic planning‚ often by selecting a model and modifying it as they
Premium Strategic planning
Introduction Cooper industry‚ H.K. Porter Company and VLN Corporation are entangled in a battle over the takeover of Nicholson File Company. Both H.K. Porter Company and VLN Corporation have already made their offers to the Nicholson File Company shareholders and now the management of Cooper Industry have to decide whether to jump into the foray for the control of Nicholson File Company or not. The major issues faced by the management of Cooper Industry are as following: 1.Is Nicholson File Company
Premium Stock market Stock Weighted average cost of capital
Submitted By: Date: 24th Feb’2014 Topic: Case study of 10 companies who used turnaround strategy to improve Definition Of Turnaround Strategy The overall goal of turnaround strategy is to return an underperforming or distressed company to normal in terms of acceptable levels of profitability‚ solvency‚ liquidity and cash flow. Turnaround strategy is described in terms of how the turnaround strategy components of managing‚ stabilising‚ funding and fixing an underperforming or distressed
Premium Revenue Aditya Birla Group Profit
Building a New Supply Chain – Reverse Logistics – Mini Case Study Report PROBLEM: The Company is having a difficult time receiving a healthy profit due to the high costs of garbage disposal and the lack of alternative sources of income. Failure to find alternate sources of income will make it difficult for the Company to remain in operation and be profitable. CAUSE: The high cost of disposition is cutting deeply into profit margins. Disposal fees are unavoidable if wanting to follow the legal methods
Free Waste management Recycling