E X T E N D E D E S S A Y I n Geo gra phy Jonathan Sandidge Birkerød Gymnasium‚ HF‚ and IB Candidate number: 000632-035 Supervisor: Mette Bahnson Weber Extended Essay May 2013 SUSTAINABILITY OF CITIES Figure 1: Taken by Jonathan Sandidge RESEARCH QUESTION To what extent can Copenhagen City be considered sustainable? - an ‘Egan Wheel’ investigation ______________________________________________ Jonathan Erik Dow Sandidge Word Count: 4‚000 1 Jonathan Sandidge Candidate number:
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Question 1 7 out of 10 points Match the term to the most appropriate description. Answer Question Computer-Based Information System Control Correct Match B. An information system that uses computer hardware and software to perform its information processing activities. D. The systems component that evaluates feedback to determine whether the system is moving toward the achievement of its goal and then makes any necessary adjustments to the input and processing components of the system to ensure
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It is common to argue that the financial crisis of 2007 – 2008 was the result of financial innovations like collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) and credit default swaps (CDSs)‚ created by greedy bankers who did not understand their own creations (e.g. McDowell 2011). Do you agree or disagree with this analysis? Give reasons for your answer. Greedy can be defined as having a strong desire to have more than you have already got. The bankers discussed in this piece‚ who were involved in the creation
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Narrative Therapy An Integrated Outcome? Introduction Systemic therapy was based on Minuchin’s Structural Therapy model (1968) followed by Bateson’s cybernetic model (1972) The first order cybernetic model considerd that problems within a family system should be focused on by strategically solving problems‚ meeting family goals and help change a person’s dysfunctional behaviour. D Shazer (1985). These concepts in Systemic therapy were known as the major paradigms and were taught by therapists
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SUMMARY On LAND UNDER ROADS – A FINANCIAL BONANZA OR FOOLS GOLD? The report AAS27‚ declares that Land under Roads (LUR) being the councils property‚ must be included in their financial statements to assist in efficient management of such lands and accountability statements for the rate payers. This report‚ instead of enjoying a welcome response from the councils as it would make their financial statement very impressive (at least superficially without costing them anything)‚ has on the contrary
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FOUNDATION EXAMINATION (SYLLABUS 2008) SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS JUNE 2012 Paper-1 : ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS Time Allowed : 3 Hours Full Marks : 100 The figures in the margin on the right side indicate full marks. SECTION - I Answer Question No. 1 which is compulsory and any one question from the rest of Section I. Q. 1.(a) Do you agree with the following statements? Write ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ giving proper reasoning in support of your answer. No mark will be awarded for
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Road Trauma; two little words‚ that pack an almighty punch into the lives and families of those affected by vehicle accidents. A definition by the Australian Academy of Science: “The word ‘trauma’ is especially appropriate to describe the injuries inflicted by road crashes. The medical profession uses it for any bodily injury or wound‚ but more literally it means ‘a powerful shock that may have long-lasting effects’ – an apt description for the sudden violence of a road crash”. (NOVA: Australian
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elements of the distribution channel are ineffective at Laura Ashley before the alliance? 3) Evaluate the decision to enter a strategic alliance from the perspective of both Laura Ashley and Federal Express. What are the real opportunities and risks of this approach? 4) How likely is it that the partnership will succeed over the long term? What will it take for both companies to make it successful? Minolta Case 1) What are the challenges facing Minolta? 2) What do you think of Mr Izuhara’s
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Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management Volume 17 Number 1 March 2009 Enhancing Organizational Resilience Through Emergency Planning: Learnings from Cross-Sectoral Lessons Margaret T. Crichton*‚ Cameron G. Ramsay** and Terence Kelly*** *People Factor Consultants Ltd‚ 41 Regent Quay‚ Aberdeen AB11 5BE‚ UK. E-mail: margaret@peoplefactor.co.uk **Cogna Limited‚ Aberdeen‚ UK ***UKAEA‚ The Manor Court‚ Chilton‚ Oxfordshire‚ OX11 ORN After every emergency exercise or actual incident‚ reports
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manufactured‚ and marketed a broad variety of toy products. The company’s core product lines included Barbie fashion dolls‚ Hot Wheels die- cast vehicles‚ Fisher-Price preschool toys along with Disney toys and games like Scrabble (Johnson‚ 2010). Summer of 2007‚ Mattel‚ a global leader in toy manufacturing was faced with a tough challenge of restoring their consumer confidence following several recalls of their toys made in China. Mattel known for possessing the gold standard of testing and safety of its
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