fast-evolving business context‚ the success of a company mainly lies on the distinct internal capabilities it possesses. We must have known a wide variety of sources of competitive advantages‚ such as rare tangible assets or proprietary intangible ones. Now‚ in the article “Deep Smarts” by Leonard and Swap (2004)‚ we will have the chance to explore one special kind of these competitive advantage sources‚ which is hard to sustain‚ deep smarts. “Deep smarts” could be defined as the ability to make brilliant
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Smart Antenna Systems for Mobile Communications FINAL REPORT Ivica Stevanovi´‚ Anja Skrivervik and Juan R. Mosig c January 2003 Laboratoire d’Electromagn´tisme et d’Acoustique e Ecole Polytechnique F´d´rale de Lausanne e e CH-1015 Lausanne Suisse http://lemawww.epfl.ch/ ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Evolution from Omnidirectional to Smart Antennas 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 4 5 5 8 8 10 14 17 17 19 20 21
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SMART GRID TECHNOLOGY IN T&D A smart grid is an umbrella term that covers modernization of both the transmission and distribution grids.The concept of a smart grid is that of a “digital upgrade” of distribution and long distance transmission grids to both optimize current operations by reducing the losses‚as well as open up new markets for alternative energy production India has a power grid that is ripe for renovation and transformation. More than a third of the nation’s grid electricity
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HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATION 1. Conflict is the struggle that arises when the goal-directed behavior of another person or group. Whether conflict benefits or harms an organization depends on how it is managed. There are four basic types of conflict and combination of these that can arise in an organization. 1. Issue conflict -is usually a disagreement between two or more groups arising from differences in organizational viewpoint. 2. Intrapersonal - conflict between two individuals
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Elisa Castaneda Three Academic Objectives Gen 200 September 28‚ 2013 Jack Hopper Three Academic Objectives By the time I attend the graduation ceremony of University of Phoenix‚ there are three academic objectives I would like to accomplish. First and foremost‚ I would like to get a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Secondly‚ I would like to become a better writer. Last‚ I would like to become a better communicator so that I can network with people who are in the same career and field of work
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Objectives After performing this activity‚ you should be able to: 1. handle the microscope properly; 2. identify the parts of the microscope; 3. describe what parts of the microscope can do; 4. prepare materials for microscope study; 5. focus the microscope properly; 6. compare the image of the object seen by the unaided eye and under the microscope; and 7. compute for the magnification of objects observed under the microscope. [pic] Procedure: A. THE MICROSCOPE‚ ITS PARTS AND THEIR
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Objectives of Punishment In today’s society the objective of punishment in the criminal justice system is rehabilitation. The goal is to eliminate future criminal behavior while the inmate serves time for the crime they’ve committed. There is hope that others see the sentences for such criminal activity and future crimes can be prevented. Deterrence is important to apply because it can discourage others who have thought about illegal activity. Incapacitation protects the society because an
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Management Information System (MIS) All info © Planitas Systems Ltd. 2006 Management Information System (MIS) While the Planitas MIS uses modern IT technology it is‚ first and foremost‚ a tool that provides mission-critical information to airline managers. It is designed to overcome the lack of vital real-time management information relating to revenue‚ past and future. “Planitas’ commitment to working with us to customize and fine tune their MIS software to fit Hawaiian’s needs has proven
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Job S Chapter 3 Attitudes and Job Satisfaction (Click on the title when connected to the Internet for online video teaching notes) Learning Objectives After studying this chapter‚ students should be able to (ppt3-1): 1. Contrast the three components of an attitude. 2. Summarize the relationship between attitudes and behavior. 3. Compare and contrast the major job attitudes. 4. Define job satisfaction and show how it can be measured. 5. Summarize the main causes of
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ANS: To provide physical and social support to the PWS to live a happy and independent life. Assist PWS with their medications‚ personal care‚ and social activities. ANS: 1. CQC standards: safety‚ effectiveness‚ caring‚ responsiveness‚ and leadership. 2. What is the difference between a’smart’ and a’smart’? The 6C’s of delivering health and social care are: care‚ compassion‚ competence‚ communication‚ courage‚ and commitment. 3. What is the difference between a’smart’ and a’smart’? Codes of
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