Assignment 1 Strategy The article I read was‚ What is Strategy? By Michael Porter. In this article Porter talks about the abilities to set objectives‚ facilitate resources and the ability to target the right customers. Porter goes onto talk about operational efficiency. He says that operational efficiency is basically preforming similar tasks better than your rivals in the market. He emphases being different than your rival‚ don’t try to be better and always out do them‚ be different and unique
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“How To Use Your Chain Of Command" Why it is important to follow proper instruction procedures in the military is for many reasons. As a soldier it is our responsibility to not only follow instruction/orders‚ but to execute the command. Not following orders can result into consequences not only for the soldier whom committed not following instructions‚ but also it can put others at risk too. Like your N.C.O. in charge of you‚ to your Team Leader‚ to your Section Sergeant‚ to your Platoon Sergeant
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the 9th century‚ and the initial documents of the ingredients were seen in the 11th century. At first‚ gunpowder was applied to commence fires. The Chinese also used it to blind‚ burn and poison people and give off a smoke screen. Another important use of gunpowder was used in fireworks. In China during the 12th-century fireworks were a way of scaring bad spirits and by the 17th century‚ they were a common form of fun in Europe. Gunpowder was used to cure skin
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and not based on someone else’s? Stereotypes basically give people untrue “facts” about different ethnic groups and their certain characteristics and behaviors. So in this essay I’m going to have to set things straight. I’ll define what stereotypes are‚ why do people use stereotypes and who/how does it usually affect people. Stereotypes are exaggerated or distorted beliefs or images about a person or group of people. They assume that everyone in the group have the same characteristics leading
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good strong credit‚ and we’re proud people. But it came down to‚ ’Can we keep doing this?’ We had to say ’No.’" As the housing bust drags on‚ many homeowners are thinking like Perkins. Almost 11 million homes are now underwater‚ says financial information provider CoreLogic. Around 3.5 million homeowners are behind in their payments and another 1.5 million homes are already in the foreclosure process‚ according to online marketplace RealtyTrac. As banks start to work through their backlog of distressed
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1. What conclusions can you make about your professional growth based on the evidence points found on your rubrics? One thing I can conclude about my professional growth based on the rubric is that my classroom management has improved. I feel that I have been standing my ground firmly when it comes to expectations‚ but also creating an environment where students feel safe to ask questions and come to me with problems. I also feel that I am still giving clear instructions to my students and repeating
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Effective Listening Strategies Liliana Lavaki-Ahosivi BSHS/385 July 27‚ 2015 Barbara Hughson Effective Listening Strategies Listening is the way we hear someone or something. Effective listening requires us to hear more of what someone is saying instead of just hearing what they are saying. When we are listening effectively‚ it means we are not letting anything distract us from paying attention to what the person is saying and understanding them verbally and nonverbally. Speaking in a way that one
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What outrages you? What are you doing about it? 1000 characters “I don’t know”‚ one of the most common phrases which is a limit we place on ourselves. We accept our lack of knowledge and prevent further thought. A limit is defined as “something that bounds or confines”. Nothing drives me crazier than watching this. Accepting a limit creates a comfort zone that does not allow for improvement. Through coaching and tutoring I am able to help others challenge themselves. Coaching‚ I was introduced
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CHCAOD408B – Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drug issues Project 1 Toby is a 33 year old man with AOD issues. While ‘high’‚ the drug he uses affects his entire body‚ from blood pressure to heart rate. Toby uses cocaine to ‘amp up’ his body‚ increasing his blood pressure‚ metabolism and reducing his ability to sleep. Toby also drinks alcohol excessively which causes him to fluctuate between aggression and depression. Toby’s marriage
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1. What is Tannen’s purpose in writing this essay? What does she hope it will accomplish? From what I gathered Tannen’s purpose was for us to comprehend the importance of communication in the work field. How the simplest verbal functions can be interpreted in many different ways. “Conversation is a ritual” I find so much meaning behind these four simple words‚ the article in its entirety are summed up by these word. Tannen wants to enlighten us to remember that our words are powerful. I believe she
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