Cluster Sampling Cluster sampling‚ also called block sampling. In cluster sampling‚ the population that is being sampled is divided into groups called clusters. Instead of these subgroups being homogeneous based on selected criteria as in stratified sampling‚ a cluster is as heterogeneous as possible to matching the population. A random sample is then taken from within one or more selected clusters. For example‚ if an organization has 30 small projects currently under development‚ an auditor looking
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U3.3- OD Seven Steps MGMT-568 Tarleton State University Dr. Dulin 16 October 2008 Organizational Development (OD) programs follow a logical progression of events- a series of phases that unfolds over time; an important part of managing an OD program as well is to execute each phase well (French & Bell‚ 1999). Warner Burke describes seven phases of OD programs as; 1. Entry 2. Contracting 3. Diagnosing 4. Feedback 5. Planning Change
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Timeline for recruiting each position to include advertising methods and recruitment methods. The timeline that I have given myself for these positions although ambitious I believe is attainable. The plan for recruitment will be with the career centers at each of the local schools that provide these job training and degree programs‚ Career Builders.com as well as the local newspaper which also list their ads on Monster.com. The resumes will be required to have a cover letter detailing why our
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When I ask you to think about a mother‚ what do you think of? Most would think of their mother and all of the fond memories of their childhood. One thinks of nurturing‚ softness‚ loving‚ and selflessness. Now‚ if I was to ask you to think about a stepmother‚ what comes to mind? Most people think of cunning‚ crafty‚ conniving‚ selfishness‚ and wickedness. Have you ever thought about how the stepmother gets this bad wrap? As children we are practically brainwashed by Disney fairy
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The Five Steps of Supervision As I have thought over the years about what my responsibilities are as a manager‚ I have come up with these 5 things: 1) Provide the tools my employees need to do their jobs. 2) Provide the training my employees need to do their jobs. 3) Provide direction to my employees in terms of their priorities‚ quality levels‚ etc. I have found that the best way I can do this is by helping them set goals for improvement. 4) Once my employees have the tools
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Delphi method∗ Abstract The Delphi method was originally developed in the 50s by the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica‚ California. This approach consists of a survey conducted in two or more rounds and provides the participants in the second round with the results of the first so that they can alter the original assessments if they want to - or stick to their previous opinion. Nobody ‘looses face’ because the survey is done anonymously using a questionnaire (the first Delphis were panels)
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Scientific Method Scientific Method is considered a series of systematic steps and tools that leads to scientific knowledge. These steps allow us to carry out an investigation. Arises as a result of the experience that man has accumulated throughout its history such as the transformation that has been going on in the field of some experimental sciences. It is based on a series of steps and procedures organized for the entire cycle of an investigation. (Makafoosh‚ 1979) Exploratory research: is
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1) Apologize The point is not to determine who’s to blame. It’s to solve the problem. If customers have a problem‚ chances are they’re not happy. The first step to problem solving is to acknowledge the fact that – at least in the customers’ eyes—a problem exists. So start by having employees tell them‚ personally and sincerely‚ "I’m sorry." 2) Listen and empathize This is not the time to instruct customers in the finer points of what they should have done to avoid the problem in the first place
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OM 3 Chapter 1: Goods‚ Services‚ and Operations Management Discussion Questions 1. Explain how operations management activities affect the customer experiences described in the anecdote at the beginning of this chapter. What “moments of truth” would a customer at Disney World encounter? Think about the total experience including lodging‚ food service‚ shopping‚ and transportation‚ as well as theme park attractions and operations. The anecdote of a Disney experience focuses on the role
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Methods for Communicating Different methods of communication exist to benefit the recipients of the information. Various methods are available for various types of people with different business backgrounds. The information is presented in a manner and form that will be suitable for a certain recipient with certain circumstances. These methods fall under two categories‚ verbal and written. Verbal methods of communication are those that deal with spoken words‚ either via electronic devices or face
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