After watching Hotel Rwanda‚ I had many emotions including confusion‚ frustration and gratitude. I was initially unfamiliar with tribal labels‚ such as Hutu of Tutsi. ‘Tribal violence’ is not discussed frequently on the western part of the globe. I was incredibly frustrated by the non-stop nagging of the supposedly officials. The officials took advantage of their power and chose to ignore the genocide. Their ignorance made them responsible for the thousands of innocent people horrendously killed
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Qualitative Versus Quantitative Research There has been a large amount of complex discussion and argument surrounding the topic of research methodology and the theory of how studies should push forward. Majority of this debate has centered on the issue of qualitative versus quantitative study. Different methods become popular at different social‚ political‚ historical and cultural times in our development‚ and‚ both methods have their strengths and weaknesses. The researcher and/or the culture
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THE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF FOUR SEASONS HOTEL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY By taking the Four Seasons Hotels as an instance‚ through applying Michael Porter’s Five Forces Model‚ the author analyzed the marketing environment and strategies. After that‚ some ideas for perfecting the marketing strategies were proposed. There are four integral parts for this article. The first part is introduction of the Four Seasons Hotels and the second part describes its marketing environment. After the content of the suggestions
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Quantitative & Qualitative Research COMPARISON OF QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS Introduction This paper compares and contrasts qualitative and quantitative research methods in three basic areas. These are the of their: epistemological foundations‚ data collection methods‚ and data analysis methods. The paper ends with a brief summary of the primary points made. Comparison Gall‚ Borg and Gall (1996) discuss several similarities and differences between qualitative and
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Quant Formula Study Guide MISCELLANEOUS‚ COMMONLY USED FORMULAS Finite population correction factor: Multiply SE of sample mean by fpc to make the correction ------------------------------------------------- Independent samples of same population with same standard deviation (variances are equal). Confidence interval: df for t-multiple is (df1 + df2)‚ or (n1 – 1) + (n2 - 1) Pooled estimate of common standard deviation: SE of difference between two sample means -------------------------------------------------
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but focused samples are more often needed than large samples. In the conventional view‚ qualitative methods produce information only on the particular cases studied‚ and any more general conclusions are only propositions (informed assertions). Quantitative methods can then be used to seek empirical support for such research hypotheses. ------------------------------------------------- Why do we use qualitative research? Research is a seeking process which result is generalized in order to explain
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3.7.2. Quantitative Data Analysis In this study‚ the quantitative data which was obtained through questionnaire which is used analyzed using descriptive statistics of central tendency measurements and percentages. The data was first coded‚ organized and discussed using mean‚ mode‚ frequency and median. The median will be used to show the central tendency for the ordinal scales and skewness to show the distribution of the population. In addition‚ percentages will be used for the nominal scale especially
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External Factor Summary Analysis (EFAS) With regards to the IFAS analysis‚ an EFAS analysis can be made as well. With an EFAS analysis‚ the external factors like opportunities and threats are being measured. The purpose of creating an EFAS analysis is the same as with the IFAS analysis. The opportunities and threats will be pointed together with the value or weight of this aspect. For providing a better summary of the aspects‚ comments will be added. Afterwards‚ the weighted score will indicate
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NAIROBI’S FIVE STAR HOTELS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMMES AND THEIR IMPACT ON SOCIETY Kathurima Jane Mutimbi – M.Sc Department: Hospitality Management Supervisors: Dr. Alice Ondigi Dr. Godfrey Olukoye (Late) Corporate Social Responsibility‚ otherwise known as CSR‚ has been defined as the continuing commitment by businesses to contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families‚ as well as the local community and society. Studies
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hospitality practice Raffles Hotel in Singapore Full Situational Audit of the Raffles Hotel and Develop a Strategic Place for the next 3 Years. Cover Page: Student Number‚ Module Code‚ Title‚ Module Tutor Table of Contents‚ List of Tables‚ Figures and Appendices Introduction Explaining the Purpose of the Report Brief Company Overview (10% of the assignment mark) 400 words External Audit: analysis of relevant macro-environmental (PESTE) and industry dynamics (Porter’s Five Forces)
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