INDEX 1)Abstract 2)Introduction 3)Causes of earthquakes 4)Basic terminology: a)Hypocentre‚ b)Epicentre c)Focal depth 5)Earthquake size a)Magnitude b)Intensity 6) Earthquake hazard a)Primary effects b)Secondary effects 7)Earthquake loads on buildings 8)How Buildings Respond to Earthquakes 9)Common Modes of Failure a)Structural
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Introduction Human resources are the source of achieving competitive advantage because of its capability to convert the other resources (money‚ machine‚ methods and material) in to output (product/service). The competitor can imitate other resources like technology and capital but the human resource are unique. According to Khatri (1999)‚ people are one of the most important factors providing flexibility and adaptability to organizations. Rundle (1997) argues that one needs to bear in mind that
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U.P. TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW Syllabus [Effective from the Session : 2008-09] B.TECH. COURSES [Common to all Branches of B.Tech. 1st Year except B.Tech. Agricultural Engg. ] 1 S. No. Course Code SUBJECT Evaluation Scheme SESSIONAL EXAM. PERIODS L 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. EAS-103 EAS-101 EAS-102/ EME-102 EEE-101/ ECS-101 EEC-101/ EAS-104 EME-101/ EAS-105 7. EAS-109 8. EAS-152/ EME-152 EEE-151/ ECS-151 Mathematics-I Engg. Physics-I
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Virgin stands as an example of the benefits and success to be derived when top management realise that simply managing people is not sufficient‚ but investing in the human element that is responsible for all aspects of the operations‚ will reap tangible rewards. Virgin approach recognised that human resource management should not just be approached from a series of procedures‚ polices and systems but should be balanced with a keen interest in the people of the organisation
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MY POST - GRADUATION EXPERIENCE A REPORT PRESENTED TO THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS BY MOHAMMED KABIR YAKUBU KADUNA SEPTEMBER‚ 2007. MY POST– GRADUATION EXPERIENCE REPORT PRESENTED BY MOHAMMED KABIR YAKUBU
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MECHANISMS Definitions and Terminology 1. Introduction The subject Theory of Machines may be defined as that branch of Engineering-science‚ which deals with the study of relative motion between the various parts of a machine‚ and forces which act on them. The knowledge of this subject is very essential for an engineer in designing the various parts of a machine. 1.1 Sub-divisions of Theory of Machines The Theory of Machines may be sub-divided into the following four branches: 1. Kinematics
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International Review of Business Research Papers Vol. 4 No.3 June 2008 Pp. 35-44 Human Resource Functions And Activities In The 21st Century To Attain Competitive Advantage Andries du Plessis‚ Andrew Hobbs‚ Rebecca Marshall and Sherrol Paalvast This article reports on human resource functions and activities in the 21st century and how it should assist organisations to maintain their competitive advantage. By adding value to the organisation in which it exists‚ HR can secure its place for
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Institute of Personnel and Development‚ London. Gibb‚ S. (2001)‚ “The state of human resource management: evidence from employee’s views of HRM systems and staff”‚ Employee Relations‚ Vol. 23 No. 4‚ pp. 318-36. Gratton‚ L.‚ Hope-Hailey‚ V.‚ Stiles‚ P. and Truss‚ C. (1999)‚ Strategic Human Resource Management‚ Oxford University Press‚ Oxford. Guest‚ D. (1987)‚ “Human resource management and industrial relations”‚ Journal of Management Studies‚ Vol. 24‚ pp. 503-22. Guest‚ D. and King‚ Z. (2001)‚ “HR and the
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wHAT IS ART? Art is that which brings life in harmony with the beauty of the beauty of the world. – Plato Art is the medium by which the artist communicates with his fellow. – Van Dyke Art is anything made or done by man that affects or moves us so that we see or feel the beauty in it. – Collins and Riley Art is taken from the Italian word “artis”‚ which means craftsmanship‚ skill‚ mastery of form and ideas‚ between materials and techniques. – A. Tan Art is a reflection or a mirror of beauty
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On the Chinese and Western Superstition Differences in Superstition-related Numbers and Festivals between Chinese and English 从英汉数字和迷信节日看中西方的迷信思想差异 内容摘要 迷信是人类文化的一部分，它起源于人类出现的第一天。尽管科学和技术在发展，迷信思想仍然存在。迷信思想存在于人类生活的方方面面中，并在很大程度上影响着人们的行为。迷信作为一种文化现象，因国家和民族的不同而不同。随着世界各国交流日趋频繁，了解世界各国的迷信思想文化的差异显得尤为重要。中西方国家在数字和节日方面存在一些迷信思想差异，文化，宗教，心理等因素的不同是其差异的主要原因。因此，探究中西方数字与节日的迷信思想差异及其成因成为本文的主旨。 关键字：迷信；差异；迷信数字；迷信节日 Abstract Superstition‚ as one part of human culture‚ dates from the first day when human
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