Good to Great By Jim Collins I found my reading of Good To Great by Jim Collins very informative and even entertaining. It is interesting to me his concepts and perceptions and how although when you read them they seem rather elementary and obvious‚ Mr. Collins is indeed an outside the box thinker/writer and it is because of his ease of explaining his concepts that the message simply comes across as easy. The main idea that is presented in this book is that “Good is the Enemy of Great.” At first
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Liquidating Ratios: 1. Current Ratio: Current Assets/ Current Liabilities: 2009: 2008: 128‚867/ 23‚807 = 5.41:1 130‚026/8‚380 = 15.52:1 2. Quick Ratio: Cash and Cash Equivalents + Net Receivables/ Current Liabilities 2009: 2008: $22‚995 + 59‚787/ 23‚807 = 3.48 $41‚851 + 37‚666 /8‚380 = 9.49 3. Days Cash on Hand: Unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents /Cash Operation Expenses ÷ No. of Days in Period (365)
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Work Cell Simulation Robots are a major part of automation technology. Application of this technology depends on how robots are located and used in work cells. Feature-based work cell simulation software is perfect for these applications‚ because it provides an interactive and accurate virtual view of a fully combined robotic work cells that can be modeled and assessed for low cost and reliable solutions. Designers can use the software to model a work cell by acquiring a group of components‚ such
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Summary of the Hunger Games The book Hunger Games‚ written by Suzanne Collins‚ is a fictional story based in the future about an event in which cities (districts) participate annually by the coercion of the capitol. Two representatives‚ or tributes‚ are randomly selected each year to representative their district in this dreadful event. The plot is focused on a girl in her late-teens and her battles and struggles in the annual event‚ which is called the Hunger Games‚ or just the Games. The Hunger
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April 2010 ‘The problems of Monte Carlo Simulation’ by David Nawrocki This article describes the problems associated with using the Monte Carlo Simulation Model as a tool for determining future investment outcomes for investors. The tool is widely used by Financial Advisors as a means of showing investors future returns on investments. The article discusses why the use of Monte Carlo Simulation in financial planning is difficult and can lead to incorrect decisions which can have a detrimental
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Innovation in Simulation & Artificial Intelligence Virtual Reality Reality has become Science Fiction because the reality most people agree upon to live in isn’t the entire picture of what’s going on. 2010 Institute of Business Administration Table of Contents Science of Intelligent Systems: 6 Results of Engineered Mind: 6 Limitations of Man: 7 Grand Challenges in Science and Technology 7 Modern Era Of Computer Technologies: 8 Innovation Starts from Computer Aided Design:
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“should.” It should explain in a paragraph a brief summary of what’s to come. It should…shouldn’t it? In the same way an introduction can be referenced sarcastically‚ Billy Collins uses several techniques to mock sonnets. In “Sonnet” Billy Collins uses speaker‚ external form and tone to mock the traditional sonnets. The speaker in this sonnet very quickly establishes a point of view by throwing out a pronoun to give a perspective as to who is speaking. In the very first line the second word “we” tells
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Aristotle was a well renowned philosopher‚ the poem may contain reflections upon certain actions‚ that lead to misfortunes found in tragedies. However‚ I also find the poem’s title‚ although being appropriate for the piece‚ to be partially ironic. This is due to the concept that poetry has no determined ending whereas‚ according to Aristotle‚ tragedies do have closure for the audience. The poem’s form is written according to the way Aristotle proposes how tragedies should be written‚ with a “beginning
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This case study intends to evaluate three key areas of the Project Management Body of Knowledge against the Collins Class Submarine project and view its application basing on issues outlined in Deep Trouble. Foremost‚ it is vital to conduct a review of the three PMBOK knowledge areas in question‚ apply these to the Collins Class Submarine project. Finally‚ the case study will arrive at an observed conclusion on the implication of PMBOK against this project. Project Quality Management
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The poverty simulation demonstrated how to make decisions when having limited resources like time and money. In a daily activity‚ there is always a tradeoff between making money‚ doing chores‚ looking after the family and socializing. With limited time and meagre wages‚ it is difficult to ensure that one day will encompass of all the activities that wants to or needs to be done. For instance‚ working requires a minimum of 2 hours but with such little pay‚ it is only natural to do around 6 hours.
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