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CHAPTER 12 READING
CHAPTER 13 READING
Global Thinkers Consulting Group:
Analysis of Marriott Hotel in Panama
Week 10 Group Assignment
Running Head: ANALYSIS OF MARRIOTT HOTEL IN PANAMA 1
ANALYSIS OF MARRIOTT HOTEL IN PANAMA 2
09/0209/2014
Team Members:
Jenn O’Neal
Lisa Ross
Theodore Newton
Tommy Choi
Dominic Eze
Table of Contents
Executive Summary 3
Introduction 4
Nature of the MNC’s International Operations 4
Implementation Problems 5
Management Issues 6
Strategy 6
Finance & Accounting 8
Marketing 8
Human Capital 10
Marriott’s Ethics Code 10
Social Responsibility 12
Conclusion 12
References 13
Executive Summary 2
Introduction 3
Nature of the MNC’s International Operations 3
Implementation Problems 5
Strategy 6
Finance & Accounting 7
Marketing 8
Human Capital 10
Marriott’s Ethics Code 11
Social Responsibility 12
Conclusion 13
References 14
Introduction
Global Thinkers Consulting Ggroup recommends that Marriott Hotel expand their hotel chain into Panama. Panama is a strong option since Marriott is known as a hospitality and tourism industry around the world, providing a variety of services and activities that appeal to guests in Panama. Marriott’s strategy to gain the largest market will be to offer a diverse array of services and luxury hotel features, high quality customer service, and their already prominent name as a foothold. Marriott financing will be guided by a combination of global and US accounting practices so they are compliant in their home country and new sites. Marriott will be able to market to their audience by push-pull promotional practices, attractive pricing, using the Marriott’s current JW brand. Marriott will be successful in Panama because of their strong human capital structure, code of ethics, and social responsibility.Nature of the MNC’s International Operations
Marriott International is a hospitality and tourism industry involved in providing world class lodging, foodservice, recreational, gaming, and travel services across different operational bases globally. The company is a US based hospitality industry with its corporate headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland; the company has expanded its operations into over 80 countries with 4000 brands established to provide services for different consumer segments. In realisingrealizing its corporate mission, the company engages in “operations and franchising of hotel services, the development and operation of holiday ownership resorts, the operation of Marriott Executive Apartments, the provision of furnished corporate housing through its Marriott Executive Stay division, and the operation of conference centrescenters” (Euromonitor International, 2009, p. 5). The provision of these different operational categories help Marriott intensify its effort in ensuring wide coverage in hospitality and tourism in order to maintain competitive advantage, customer satisfaction, and loyalty.
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What does the content of your marketing communications say about how much your company values its current customers? Interactions with existing customers tend to fall into one of the following categories: a bill, an up-sell offer, a cross-sell attempt, or a renewal offer. There may be some customer value in these actions, but they tend to benefit the company more than the customer.
What does the content of your marketing communications say about how much your company values its current customers? Interactions with existing customers tend to fall into one of the following categories: a bill, an up-sell offer, a cross-sell attempt, or a renewal offer. There may be some customer value in these actions, but they tend to benefit the company more than the customer.
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Executive Summary
In this report, we will be addressing the issue faced by the Ritz Carlton Philadelphia in the value that is being delivered to customers. We have found through research and reviews that the clients are dissatisfied with their experiences when staying at the Ritz Carlton and most agree that it does not live up to the Ritz Carlton brand.
By utilizing market research and evaluating employees’ and customers’ perceptions, we will be able to pinpoint where the issues lie in delivering the service expected by guests. By reevaluating the internal marketing strategies currently in place at the Ritz Carlton Philadelphia we believe we can solve any domestic issues the company is facing that is keeping customers from being satisfied with their service. We can ensure employees are being recruited and trained properly and are delivering the high-quality service associated with the Ritz-Carlton name. Through communicating the current condition of the Ritz and the current renovations being undertaken, guests will not be surprised when they see the construction and will be less upset when they are affected by it because they were made aware previously.
We want to ensure this hotel is delivering service consistent with the rest of the brand and that even though the hotel is currently under construction- guests still receive an excellent stay and want to come back when the renovations are complete.
Table of Content
1.0 Introduction..............................................................................................................................3
2.0 Situational Analysis………………………………………………………………………….3
2.1 Internal analysis…………….…………………………………………….…………...3
2.1.1 Organization Overview………………………………………………...…4
2.1.2 SWOT…………….……………………………………………………….5
2.1.3 Customer’s Profile……………………………………………………….12
2.2 External Analysis…………………………………………………………………….13
2.2.1 Environmental Analysis………………………………………………….13
2.2.2 Industry Analysis………………………………………………………...17
2.2.3 Competitor Analysis……………………………………………………..19
2.2.4 Target Market Analysis………………………………………………….22
2.3 Summary of Situational Analysis……………………………………………………24
3.0 Marketing Problem…………………………………………………………………………25
4.0 Marketing Strategies……………………………………………………………………….26
4.1 Research……………………………………………………………………….…..…26
4.2 Internal Marketing………………………………………………………….………..28
4.3 Communication………………………………………………………………………29
5.0 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………..30
Appendix………………………………………………………………………………………..31
References……………………………………………………………………………………….39
1.0 Introduction
The Ritz-Carlton is a chain within the Marriott brand. Marriott International is a hotel company that operates, licenses, and franchises hotels and timeshares throughout the world. Marriott International is a leading lodging company with more than 4,400 properties in 87 countries and territories. Founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott and guided by Marriott family leadership for nearly 90 years, the company is headquartere ...
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Question: Information refinement means taking the system requirements you find during requirements determination and ordering them into tables, diagrams, and other formats that make them easier to translate into technical system specifications.
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Question: Agile Methodologies focus on the roles that people perform.
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True
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False
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Question: In the ____, like that shown in the accompanying figure, the result of each phase, which is called a deliverable or end product, flows sequentially into the next phase in the SDLC.
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Interactive model
B
Requirements model
C
Waterfall model
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Object model
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Question: The goal of operational feasibility is to understand the degree to which a proposed system will likely solve the business problems or take advantage of opportunities.
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True
B
False
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Question: Which of the following focuses on the frequent production of working versions of a system that have a subset of the total number of required features?
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Use-case modeling
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Limited production
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Structured analysis
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Structured programming
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Iterative development
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Question: Component focusing allows the systems analyst to break a system into small, manageable, and understandable subsystems.
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True
B
False
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Question: Greater user involvement in the system development process usually results in ____.
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Poorer communication
B
More satisfied users
C
Slower development times
D
Both b and c
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Question: Agile approaches work best when the system being developed operates in a stable environment.
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True
B
False
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Question: Dependence of one part of the system on one or more other system parts best describes
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Interrelated components
B
Component
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Dependency
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Cohesion
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Boundary
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Question: A systems development technique is the series of steps used to mark the phases of development for an information system.
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True
B
False
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Question: Analyzing an organization's activities to determine where value is added to products and/or services and the costs incurred best describes
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Affinity clustering
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Value chain analysis
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Resource availability
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Business process reengineering
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Technical difficulty
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Question: A ____ path includes all tasks that are vital to the project schedule.
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Vital
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Baseline
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Critical
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Foundational
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Question: Referencing enterprise solutions, the difference between the modules and traditional approaches is that the modules are integrated to focus on the business functional areas, rather than on business processes.
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True
B
False
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Question: The document sent to vendors asking them to propose hardware and software that will meet the requirements of your new system is called a
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Requirements statement
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Systems service request
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Baseline Project Plan
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Business case
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Request for proposal (RFP)
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Mark all recognizable events
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1. (a) Find 𝑉!/𝑉!
(b) Find the Thevenin equivalent between terminals a-b.
Assume that Vg is the input signal. Find the Thevenin equivalent between terminals a-b.
2. Use the solution from Problem 1.
(a)If Vg=2V DC, what is the output at Vo?
(b)If Vg=5V DC, what is the output at Vo?
(c)If Vg=sin(10t), what is the output at Vo? Make a rough sketch of Vo and Vg.
(d) Note that this is an amplifier – the output is linearly related to the input by a gain value. Mathematically, this is
expressed as:
𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
𝑉𝑖𝑛
= (𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛)
For this circuit, what variable is Vout and Vin. What is the numerical gain value?
3. Sketch the following waveforms. Identify the dc component of the waveform and the ac component of the
waveform.
a. Vs=10cos(2πt)
b. Vs=3V+3cos(3t)
c. Vs=5V±0.5V
4. Explain in your own words the procedural steps for plotting Bode Plots. (Note: I would prepare this question for use
during an exam)
Use the following figure for Problems 5-10:
5. Derive the transfer function 𝐻 𝑠 =
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by hand.
6 and 7. Use Multisim to draw the circuit and print it out.
8. Simulate the circuit in Mulitsim to obtain the Bode Plots for the circuit.
9. Use MATLAB and the result of the hand derivation to obtain the Bode Plots.
10. Sketch the straight-line approximation of the magnitude Bode plot on the same graph as that printed out in Problem 9.
Note that Multisim plots the results over frequency and the derived transfer function uses 𝜔.
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Sales and Disposal of Assets
After reviewing the scenario, explain the impact that the adjusted basis has on the calculation of tax liability, and propose at least two (2) tax-planning strategies for reducing, eliminating, or deferring the payment of capital gains taxes. Also, discuss other alternatives aimed at optimizing deductions or reducing taxes, such as selling the property to an unrelated third party which, in turn, allows losses to be deductible expenses.
Imagine that you are a tax consultant and a client needs your advice on how to reduce his tax liability on the sale of depreciable assets that have not been fully depreciated. The client has identified three (3) long-term depreciable assets and assumes that he will be able to pay capital gains taxes on the profit from their sale. It would be to your client’s advantage to treat a taxable gain as long-term capital gain to which lower rates apply and a loss is categorized as an ordinary loss, which can offset ordinary loss, which can offset ordinary income. Discuss the treatment of gains and losses for Section 1231 and Section 1245 of the Internal Revenue Code, and recommend at least three (3) tax-planning strategies that would assist the client in reducing his tax liability. Provide support for you
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PSYC 499: Senior Capstone
The Impact of the Social on the Individual
Class Syllabus
Spring/2020
Class Cycle: Monday - Sunday
Instructor: Tara West
Contact Information: [email protected]
Office Hours: Mondays, 2pm – 3pm (or by appointment)
NOTE: When emailing, please include your name and class in the subject line
Course Materials:
• Lesko, W.A. (2012). Readings in social psychology: General, classic, and contemporary
selections (8th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson. ISBN: 978-0-205-17967. (Required)
• American Psychological Association (2019). Concise Rules of APA Style (7th ed.).
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. ISBN: 978-1433832178.
(Recommended)
Type of Course: Required
Field of Study: Psychology
Credits: 3 credits, undergraduate
Pre-requisites:
Completion of all required courses (Level 2 and Level 3) and permission.
Course Description:
All students will complete a senior research project under the direction of a faculty mentor, with a
topic within the track in which the student has completed at least three courses. This capstone
project will build upon work done in previous courses, allowing students to apply methods of
scholarly and/or action research to specific psychological issues. Projects may be completed in
small research groups or individually.
Course Summary:
This capstone project will build upon work completed in previous courses, allowing students to
apply methods of scholarly and/or action research to the field of Social Psychology, specifically the
impact of the social world on individuals.
Course Goals:
The objectives for this course include: gaining a theoretical knowledge base about the interplay
between individuals and their environments, gaining first-hand experience with the many steps
involved with research, the interpretation of research, and the presentation of research, using APA
formatting. Likewise, you will increase your familiarity with reading (and finding) primary sources.
Although only a few of you may pursue careers as researchers, all of you are consumers of research.
As such, a major goal for this course is to develop your capacity to critically think about, evaluate,
and critique the scientific evidence that is often presented in journal articles, newspapers,
magazines, and on television.
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Learning Objectives/ Outcomes:
o Students should be able to:
• Conduct a review of research in a specific area of Psychology.
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of scientific research.
• Interpret and generalize appropriately from research results.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of conclusions derived from psychological research.
• Use the concepts, language, and major theories of the discipline to account for
psychological phenomena in the context of social psychology.
• Use reasoning to recognize, develop, defend, and criticize arguments.
• Articulate how psycholo ...
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1 Politicking is less likely in organizations that have
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adeclining resources
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high role ambiguity
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clear performance appraisal systems
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democratic decision making
2 In convergent periods, the role of executive management is to
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develop new strategies for the problems at hand
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shift middle managers to promote new views
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reemphasize the mission and core values
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challenge middle managers to reinvent their departments
3 Periods of convergence are those in which an organization
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is in turmoil
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seeks to improve its situation with relatively minor changes
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must downsize to conserve resources
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employs new strategies to advance the organization
4 Transformational change in an organization
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is always necessary to some degree
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is best delivered by a top-down plan
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has no defined formula
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is best delivered by a bottom-up plan
5 A person likely to participate in political behavior
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believes he or she has little influence
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has a desire for power
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is a social nonconformist
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is insensitive to social cues
6 To keep a strategy in focus, effective managers employ
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rigid implementation
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piecemeal implementation
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simple goals
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central themes
7 An influence tactic that relies on rank and enforcement of group goals is
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legitimacy
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coalitions
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pressure
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personal appeals
8 During organizational change, employee–management interfaces such as workshops and retreats
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initiate
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distract the participants from the real issues
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help employees overcome downsizing issues
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solve communication problems relatively short-term periods of high-energy action
9 Buck passing and scapegoating when politics is seen as a threat are forms of
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defensive behaviors
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offensive behaviors
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suppression
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aggression
10 A primary goal of politics in the workplace is to
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exclude undesirable peers
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form alliances
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promote organizational goals
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secure limited resources
11 Political behavior in the workplace
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works only in an upward or lateral influence direction
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attempts to influence decision making
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is unlikely in a well-run organization
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works only in a lateral influence direction
12 Impression management sends _____ messages that may be _____ under other circumstances.
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false, true
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ethical, unethical
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true, false
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convincing, unconvincing
13 The formulation and implementation of a strategy
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are separate and sequential processes
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must be completely defined before action is taken
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are ongoing events within an organization
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follow strict, unalterable guidelines
14 Surveys of seasoned managers reveal they believe politics in the workplace is
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always unethical
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part of some job requirements
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a major part of organizational life
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ineffective
15 With downward influence, power tactics preferred by U.S. managers include
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personal appeals
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inspirational appeals
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coalitions
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influence
16 Hard power tactics best influence those with which following characteristic?
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High se ...
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Reflect on the important performance management theories and practices covered during the past six weeks. Describe one key point that you will apply to the work environment immediately. Highlight the specific course learning outcome(s) that relate(s) to this important takeaway. Also, mention the specific reading materials and/or theories that you found to be most applicable.
Required Text
Pulakos, E.D. (2009). Performance management: A new approach for driving business results. (1st ed.). West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN: 9781405177610.
Chapter 9: Conclusion
Required References
de Leeuw, S., van den Berg, P (2011). Improving operational performance by influencing shopfloor behavior via performance management practices. Journal of Operations Management, 29, 3, 224-233. (Retrieved from http://www.isihome.ir/freearticle/ISIHome.ir-21006.pdf)
Fulmer, R.M., Stumpf, S.A. & Bleak, J. (2009). The strategic development of high potential leaders. Strategy & Leadership, 37(3), 17-22. (Retrieved from ProQuest).
Recommended References
Turnbull, H., Greenwood, R., Tworoger, L., & Golden, C. (2009). Diversity and inclusion in organizations: Developing an instrument for identification of skill deficiencies. Allied Academies International Conference. Academy of Organizational Culture, Communications and Conflict. Proceedings, 14(1), 28-33(Retrieved from ProQuest).
PLEASE HAVE THESE PARAGRAPH REWORDED IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
PLEASE DO NOT USE THE SAME WORDS AS IN THE PARAGRAPH.
· 1-According to chapter 8, a team is small number of people with similar skills who are committed to one ambition, performance goals, and pursuit for which they hold themselves accountable. In the other hand, a group is two or more people freely interacting who share norms and goals and have a common identity. The size of a group is limited by the potential for mutual interaction and mutual awareness. I was part of team during my military service, which I agree with the chapter that a team is more than just a group, because all my team members worked together towards a common goal and we all share responsibility for the team's success. The team I was part of was a 'fire team' that is a small military subunit of infantry designed to optimize bounding over watch, and fire and movement tactical within a hostile urban environment
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· 2-At work, I am currently assigned to a group of customer service. This group or department consists of 12 employees, which all members have a shared knowledge of the group's objectives, but specific responsibilities are assigned to each of us. The purpose or objectives of our group is to troubleshoot technical problems, provide excellent customer support service, and address solutions to customers. The main factor of our group success is due to the manager in control of the group who also coordinate our individuals efforts. I would not change anything in my group, but I would add weekly meetings to see the end result ...
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2.5 Points
Use Cramer’s Rule to solve the following system.
x + 2y = 3
3x - 4y = 4
A. {(3, 1/5)}
B. {(5, 1/3)}
C. {(1, 1/2)}
D. {(2, 1/2)}
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2.5 Points
Solve the following system of equations using matrices. Use Gaussian elimination with back substitution or Gauss-Jordan elimination.
x + y - z = -2
2x - y + z = 5
-x + 2y + 2z = 1
A. {(0, -1, -2)}
B. {(2, 0, 2)}
C. {(1, -1, 2)}
D. {(4, -1, 3)}
3 of 40
2.5 Points
Use Cramer’s Rule to solve the following system.
2x = 3y + 2
5x = 51 - 4y
A. {(8, 2)}
B. {(3, -4)}
C. {(2, 5)}
D. {(7, 4)}
4 of 40
2.5 Points
Use Cramer’s Rule to solve the following system.
4x - 5y = 17
2x + 3y = 3
A. {(3, -1)}
B. {(2, -1)}
C. {(3, -7)}
D. {(2, 0)}
5 of 40
2.5 Points
Use Cramer’s Rule to solve the following system.
4x - 5y - 6z = -1
x - 2y - 5z = -12
2x - y = 7
A. {(2, -3, 4)}
B. {(5, -7, 4)}
C. {(3, -3, 3)}
D. {(1, -3, 5)}
6 of 40
2.5 Points
Use Cramer’s Rule to solve the following system.
3x - 4y = 4
2x + 2y = 12
A. {(3, 1)}
B. {(4, 2)}
C. {(5, 1)}
D. {(2, 1)}
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2.5 Points
Use Cramer’s Rule to solve the following system.
x + y + z = 0
2x - y + z = -1
-x + 3y - z = -8
A. {(-1, -3, 7)}
B. {(-6, -2, 4)}
C. {(-5, -2, 7)}
D. {(-4, -1, 7)}
8 of 40
2.5 Points
Solve the following system of equations using matrices. Use Gaussian elimination with back substitution or Gauss-Jordan elimination.
3x1 + 5x2 - 8x3 + 5x4 = -8
x1 + 2x2 - 3x3 + x4 = -7
2x1 + 3x2 - 7x3 + 3x4 = -11
4x1 + 8x2 - 10x3+ 7x4 = -10
A. {(1, -5, 3, 4)}
B. {(2, -1, 3, 5)}
C. {(1, 2, 3, 3)}
D. {(2, -2, 3, 4)}
9 of 40
2.5 Points
Solve the following system of equations using matrices. Use Gaussian elimination with back substitution or Gauss-Jordan elimination.
x + y + z = 4
x - y - z = 0
x - y + z = 2
A. {(3, 1, 0)}
B. {(2, 1, 1)}
C. {(4, 2, 1)}
D. {(2, 1, 0)}
10 of 40
2.5 Points
Solve the system using the inverse that is given for the coefficient matrix.
2x + 6y + 6z = 8
2x + 7y + 6z =10
2x + 7y + 7z = 9
The inverse of:
2
2
2
6
7
7
6
6
7
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7/2
-1
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0
1
-1
-3
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A. {(1, 2, -1)}
B. {(2, 1, -1)}
C. {(1, 2, 0)}
D. {(1, 3, -1)}
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2.5 Points
Use Gaussian elimination to find the complete solution to the following system of equations, or show that none exists.
2w + x - y = 3
w - 3x + 2y = -4
3w + x - 3y + z = 1
w + 2x - 4y - z = -2
A. {(1, 3, 2, 1)}
B. {(1, 4, 3, -1)}
C. {(1, 5, 1, 1)}
D. {(-1, 2, -2, 1)}
12 of 40
2.5 Points
Use Cramer’s Rule to solve the following system.
x + y = 7
x - y = 3
A. {(7, 2)}
B. {(8, -2)}
C. {(5, 2)}
D. {(9, 3)}
13 of 40
2.5 Points
Use Gaussian elimination to find the complete solution to each system.
x1 + 4x2 + 3x3 - 6x4 = 5
x1 + 3x2 + x3 - 4x4 = 3
2x1 + 8x2 + 7x3 - 5x4 = 11
2x1 + 5x2 - 6x4 = 4
A. {(-47t + 4, 12t, 7t + 1, t)}
B. {(-37t + 2, 16t, -7t + 1, t)}
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LAB 5: IMAGE FILTERING
ECE180: Introduction to Signal Processing
OVERVIEW
You have recently learned about the convolution sum that serves as the basis of the FIR filter difference equation. The filter
coefficient sequence {𝑏𝑘} – equivalent to the filter’s impulse response ℎ[𝑛] – may be viewed as a one-dimensional moving
window that slides over the input signal 𝑥[𝑛] to compute the output signal 𝑦[𝑛] at each time step. Extending the moving
window concept to a 2-D array that slides over an image pixel array provides a useful and popular way to filter an image.
In this lab project you will implement two types of moving-window image filters, one based on convolution and the other
based on the median value of the pixel grayscale values spanned by the window. You will also gain experience with the
built-in image convolution filter imfilter.
OUTLINE
1. Develop and test a 33 median filter
2. Develop and test a 33 convolution filter
3. Evaluate the median and convolution filters to reduce noise while preserving edges
4. Study the behavior of various 33 convolution filter kernels for smoothing, edge detection, and sharpening
5. Learn how to use imfilter to convolution-filter color images, and study the various mechanisms offered by
imfilter to deal with boundary effects
PREPARATION – TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE LAB
Study these tutorial videos:
1. Nested “for” loops -- http://youtu.be/q2xfz8mOuSI?t=1m8s (review this part)
2. Functions -- http://youtu.be/0zTmMIh6I8A (review as needed)
Ensure that you have added the ECE180 DFS folders to your MATLAB path, especially the “images” and “matlab” subfolders.
Follow along with the tutorial video http://youtu.be/MEqUd0dJNBA, if necessary.
LAB ACTIVITIES
1. Develop and test a 33 median filter function:
1.1. Implement the following algorithm as the function med3x3:
TIP: First implement and debug the algorithm as a script and then convert it to a function as a final step. Use any
of the smaller grayscale images from the ECE180 “images” folder as you develop the function, or use the test
image X described in the Step 1.2.
(a) Create the function template and save it to an .m file with the same name as the function,
(b) Accept a grayscale image x as the function input,
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(c) Copy x to the output image y and then initialize y(:) to zero; this technique creates y as the same size and
data type as x,
(d) Determine the number of image rows and columns (see size),
(e) Loop over all pixels in image x (subject to boundary limits):
Extract a 33 neighborhood (subarray) about the current pixel,
Flatten the 2-D array to a 1-D array,
Sort the 1-D array values (see sort),
Assign the middle value of the sorted array to the current output pixel, and
(f) Return the median-filtered image y.
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Genetically transform bacteria with
foreign DNA and induce
expression of genes encoded on
DNA to produce novel
Isolate chromosomal DNA from
Introduction
In this portion of the lab, you will perform a
procedure known as genetic
transformation. that a gene is
a piece of DNA that provides the
instructions for making (codes for) a
protein. This gives an organism a
particular trait. Genetic transformation
literally means change caused by genes,
involves the insertion of a gene into an
organism in order to change the organism’s
trait. transformation is used in
many areas of biotechnology. In
agriculture, genes coding for traits such as
pest, or spoilage resistance can be
genetically transformed into plants. In
bioremediation, bacteria can genetically
transformed with genes enabling them to
digest oil spills. In medicine, diseases
caused defective genes are beginning
to be treated by gene therapy; that is, by
genetically transforming a person’s
cells with healthy copies of the defective
gene that causes the
You will use a procedure to transform
bacteria with a gene that codes for Green
Fluorescent (GFP). The real-life
source of this gene is the bioluminescent
jellyfish Aequorea victoria.
Fluorescent Protein causes the jellyfish to
fluoresce and glow in the dark.
LAB TOPIC 10: Nucleic Acids and Genetic Transformation
Following the procedure,
the bacteria express their newly acquired
jellyfish gene and produce the fluorescent
which causes them to glow a
brilliant green color under ultraviolet
In this activity, you will learn about the
process of moving genes from one organism
to another with aid of a plasmid. In
nature, bacteria can transfer plasmids back
and forth allowing them to share
beneficial genes. This natural mechanism
allows bacteria to adapt to new
environments. The occurrence of
bacterial resistance to is due to
the transmission of
Genetic transformation involves
insertion of some new DNA into the E.
cells. In addition to one large
bacteria often contain one or more
circular pieces of DNA called
Plasmid DNA usually contains genes for
than one trait. Scientists can use a
called genetic engineering to insert
coding for new traits into a plasmid.
In case, the pGLO plasmid carries the
GFP that codes for the green
fluorescent protein and a gene (bla) that
codes for a protein that gives the
resistance to an antibiotic. The genetically
engineered plasmid can then be used to
genetically bacteria to give them
this new
Figure 10.1 Bacterial cell undergoing genetic transformation with the pGLO
plasmid
Exercise 10.1
Bacterial Transformation
2
Pre-lab exercises:
Since scientific laboratory investigations
are designed to get information about a
question, our first might be to
formulate some questions for this
Can we genetically transform an organism?
Which organism is
1. To genetically tra ...
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The Effect of Social Media on the English Language
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Table Of Content:
Abstract 3
Introduction 3
Literature review 3
Significance of Research 4
Research Question 4
Methodology 4
Ethical Considerations 4
Limitations of the study 4
Expected results 5
Conclusion 5
References 6
Appendix 7
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Abstract:
Giving the popularity of social networking sites lately, it has made an effect on the English
language either in a positive way by adding new words to the dictionary a negative way by misus-
ing the grammar and using incorrect abbreviated words like turning “you’re” to “your’. In this re-
search proposal I would like to investigate what the effect of using social networks has on the Eng-
lish language and see if it was more positive than negative and vice versa. I will be making a survey
page to collect data on the way people use these sites. Furthermore, we will see if people know the
importance of using proper English and try to make social networking sites improve our way of us-
ing the English language.
Introduction:
Technology has changed rapidly in the past five years, we became more reliant on our smart phones
and it completely changed the way we communicate with each other in our everyday life, it made it
easier for us to interact with people across the world with a single touch through social networking
sites, such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Technology is clearly having some impact on the
English language and the words we use. Recently we saw how some Internet words have made it to
the Oxford dictionary this proves the impact it made, for example the word “Tweet” which means
according to the dictionary: “a posting made on the social networking service Twitter”. However,
some people think that it is okay to misuse Grammar or word spelling on social networking sites,
for instance, using “your” instead of “You’re”. So do these sites make a positive or a negative im-
pact on the English language?
Literature review:
A research titled “5 Ways That Social Media Benefits Writing the English language” written by
Mallary Jean Tenore in 2013 mentioned some ways that social media benefits writing and language,
such as how it increases the awareness of mistakes, when people make grammatical or spelling mis-
takes people will point them out via these websites therefore we become more aware of our spelling
and grammar thus improving our language. She also talked about how it creates new words and
meaning, such as “googled”, “tweeted”, “Friended”. She said that it also spotlight short writings
meaning it valued short storytelling with Vine videos where you have just six seconds to give a
message and in twitter you only have 140 characters to use which forces you to make every word
count.
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instructor.
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your submission). You may take as much time as you wish, provided you turn in your quiz no later than
Sunday, September 22, 2013.
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may type or write your work in your copy of the quiz, or if you prefer, create a document containing your work.
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1. (4 pts) Determine how many six-character codes can be formed if the first, second, third, and
fourth characters are letters, the fifth character is a nonzero digit, the sixth character is an odd
digit, and repetition of letters and digits are allowed. (A digit is 0, 1, 2, .., or 9.) Show your
work . 1. ______
A. 720
B. 175,760
C. 790,920
D. 20,563,920
2. (4 pts) Suppose that a multiple choice exam has seven questions and each question has five
choices. In how many ways can the exam be completed? Show your work. 2. ______
A. 35
B. 4,096
C. 16,807
D. 78,125
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3. (4 pts) Given the feasible region shown to
the right, find the values of x and y that
minimize the objective function 8x + 7y.
Show your Work. 3. _______
A. There is no minimum.
B. (x, y) = (6, 0)
C. (x, y) = (3, 2)
D. (x, y) = (1, 4)
E. (x, y) = (0, 7)
4. (4 pts) Six customers in a grocery store are lining up at the check-out. In how many different
orders can the customers line up? Show your work. 4. _______
A. 6
B. 36
C. 720
D. 46,656
5. (4 pts) A restaurant’s menu has six appetizers, four entrees, and five beverages. To order dinner, a
customer must choose one entrée and one beverage, and may choose one appetizer. (That is, a dinner
must include one entrée and one beverage, but not necessarily an appetizer. An appetizer is optional.)
How many different dinners can be ordered? Show your work. ...
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4.0 Marketing Strategies……………………………………………………………………….26
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4.2 Internal Marketing………………………………………………………….………..28
4.3 Communication………………………………………………………………………29
5.0 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………..30
Appendix………………………………………………………………………………………..31
References……………………………………………………………………………………….39
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1. (a) Find 𝑉!/𝑉!
(b) Find the Thevenin equivalent between terminals a-b.
Assume that Vg is the input signal. Find the Thevenin equivalent between terminals a-b.
2. Use the solution from Problem 1.
(a)If Vg=2V DC, what is the output at Vo?
(b)If Vg=5V DC, what is the output at Vo?
(c)If Vg=sin(10t), what is the output at Vo? Make a rough sketch of Vo and Vg.
(d) Note that this is an amplifier – the output is linearly related to the input by a gain value. Mathematically, this is
expressed as:
𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
𝑉𝑖𝑛
= (𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛)
For this circuit, what variable is Vout and Vin. What is the numerical gain value?
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waveform.
a. Vs=10cos(2πt)
b. Vs=3V+3cos(3t)
c. Vs=5V±0.5V
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PSYC 499: Senior Capstone
The Impact of the Social on the Individual
Class Syllabus
Spring/2020
Class Cycle: Monday - Sunday
Instructor: Tara West
Contact Information: [email protected]
Office Hours: Mondays, 2pm – 3pm (or by appointment)
NOTE: When emailing, please include your name and class in the subject line
Course Materials:
• Lesko, W.A. (2012). Readings in social psychology: General, classic, and contemporary
selections (8th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson. ISBN: 978-0-205-17967. (Required)
• American Psychological Association (2019). Concise Rules of APA Style (7th ed.).
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. ISBN: 978-1433832178.
(Recommended)
Type of Course: Required
Field of Study: Psychology
Credits: 3 credits, undergraduate
Pre-requisites:
Completion of all required courses (Level 2 and Level 3) and permission.
Course Description:
All students will complete a senior research project under the direction of a faculty mentor, with a
topic within the track in which the student has completed at least three courses. This capstone
project will build upon work done in previous courses, allowing students to apply methods of
scholarly and/or action research to specific psychological issues. Projects may be completed in
small research groups or individually.
Course Summary:
This capstone project will build upon work completed in previous courses, allowing students to
apply methods of scholarly and/or action research to the field of Social Psychology, specifically the
impact of the social world on individuals.
Course Goals:
The objectives for this course include: gaining a theoretical knowledge base about the interplay
between individuals and their environments, gaining first-hand experience with the many steps
involved with research, the interpretation of research, and the presentation of research, using APA
formatting. Likewise, you will increase your familiarity with reading (and finding) primary sources.
Although only a few of you may pursue careers as researchers, all of you are consumers of research.
As such, a major goal for this course is to develop your capacity to critically think about, evaluate,
and critique the scientific evidence that is often presented in journal articles, newspapers,
magazines, and on television.
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Learning Objectives/ Outcomes:
o Students should be able to:
• Conduct a review of research in a specific area of Psychology.
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of scientific research.
• Interpret and generalize appropriately from research results.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of conclusions derived from psychological research.
• Use the concepts, language, and major theories of the discipline to account for
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• Use reasoning to recognize, develop, defend, and criticize arguments.
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adeclining resources
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high role ambiguity
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clear performance appraisal systems
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democratic decision making
2 In convergent periods, the role of executive management is to
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develop new strategies for the problems at hand
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shift middle managers to promote new views
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reemphasize the mission and core values
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challenge middle managers to reinvent their departments
3 Periods of convergence are those in which an organization
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is in turmoil
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seeks to improve its situation with relatively minor changes
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must downsize to conserve resources
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employs new strategies to advance the organization
4 Transformational change in an organization
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is always necessary to some degree
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is best delivered by a top-down plan
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has no defined formula
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is best delivered by a bottom-up plan
5 A person likely to participate in political behavior
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believes he or she has little influence
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has a desire for power
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is a social nonconformist
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is insensitive to social cues
6 To keep a strategy in focus, effective managers employ
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rigid implementation
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piecemeal implementation
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simple goals
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central themes
7 An influence tactic that relies on rank and enforcement of group goals is
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legitimacy
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coalitions
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pressure
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personal appeals
8 During organizational change, employee–management interfaces such as workshops and retreats
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initiate
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distract the participants from the real issues
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help employees overcome downsizing issues
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solve communication problems relatively short-term periods of high-energy action
9 Buck passing and scapegoating when politics is seen as a threat are forms of
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defensive behaviors
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offensive behaviors
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suppression
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aggression
10 A primary goal of politics in the workplace is to
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exclude undesirable peers
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form alliances
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promote organizational goals
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secure limited resources
11 Political behavior in the workplace
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works only in an upward or lateral influence direction
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attempts to influence decision making
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is unlikely in a well-run organization
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works only in a lateral influence direction
12 Impression management sends _____ messages that may be _____ under other circumstances.
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false, true
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ethical, unethical
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true, false
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convincing, unconvincing
13 The formulation and implementation of a strategy
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are separate and sequential processes
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must be completely defined before action is taken
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are ongoing events within an organization
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follow strict, unalterable guidelines
14 Surveys of seasoned managers reveal they believe politics in the workplace is
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always unethical
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part of some job requirements
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a major part of organizational life
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ineffective
15 With downward influence, power tactics preferred by U.S. managers include
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personal appeals
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inspirational appeals
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coalitions
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influence
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High se ...
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Reflect on the important performance management theories and practices covered during the past six weeks. Describe one key point that you will apply to the work environment immediately. Highlight the specific course learning outcome(s) that relate(s) to this important takeaway. Also, mention the specific reading materials and/or theories that you found to be most applicable.
Required Text
Pulakos, E.D. (2009). Performance management: A new approach for driving business results. (1st ed.). West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN: 9781405177610.
Chapter 9: Conclusion
Required References
de Leeuw, S., van den Berg, P (2011). Improving operational performance by influencing shopfloor behavior via performance management practices. Journal of Operations Management, 29, 3, 224-233. (Retrieved from http://www.isihome.ir/freearticle/ISIHome.ir-21006.pdf)
Fulmer, R.M., Stumpf, S.A. & Bleak, J. (2009). The strategic development of high potential leaders. Strategy & Leadership, 37(3), 17-22. (Retrieved from ProQuest).
Recommended References
Turnbull, H., Greenwood, R., Tworoger, L., & Golden, C. (2009). Diversity and inclusion in organizations: Developing an instrument for identification of skill deficiencies. Allied Academies International Conference. Academy of Organizational Culture, Communications and Conflict. Proceedings, 14(1), 28-33(Retrieved from ProQuest).
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· 1-According to chapter 8, a team is small number of people with similar skills who are committed to one ambition, performance goals, and pursuit for which they hold themselves accountable. In the other hand, a group is two or more people freely interacting who share norms and goals and have a common identity. The size of a group is limited by the potential for mutual interaction and mutual awareness. I was part of team during my military service, which I agree with the chapter that a team is more than just a group, because all my team members worked together towards a common goal and we all share responsibility for the team's success. The team I was part of was a 'fire team' that is a small military subunit of infantry designed to optimize bounding over watch, and fire and movement tactical within a hostile urban environment
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2.5 Points
Use Cramer’s Rule to solve the following system.
x + 2y = 3
3x - 4y = 4
A. {(3, 1/5)}
B. {(5, 1/3)}
C. {(1, 1/2)}
D. {(2, 1/2)}
2 of 40
2.5 Points
Solve the following system of equations using matrices. Use Gaussian elimination with back substitution or Gauss-Jordan elimination.
x + y - z = -2
2x - y + z = 5
-x + 2y + 2z = 1
A. {(0, -1, -2)}
B. {(2, 0, 2)}
C. {(1, -1, 2)}
D. {(4, -1, 3)}
3 of 40
2.5 Points
Use Cramer’s Rule to solve the following system.
2x = 3y + 2
5x = 51 - 4y
A. {(8, 2)}
B. {(3, -4)}
C. {(2, 5)}
D. {(7, 4)}
4 of 40
2.5 Points
Use Cramer’s Rule to solve the following system.
4x - 5y = 17
2x + 3y = 3
A. {(3, -1)}
B. {(2, -1)}
C. {(3, -7)}
D. {(2, 0)}
5 of 40
2.5 Points
Use Cramer’s Rule to solve the following system.
4x - 5y - 6z = -1
x - 2y - 5z = -12
2x - y = 7
A. {(2, -3, 4)}
B. {(5, -7, 4)}
C. {(3, -3, 3)}
D. {(1, -3, 5)}
6 of 40
2.5 Points
Use Cramer’s Rule to solve the following system.
3x - 4y = 4
2x + 2y = 12
A. {(3, 1)}
B. {(4, 2)}
C. {(5, 1)}
D. {(2, 1)}
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7 of 40
2.5 Points
Use Cramer’s Rule to solve the following system.
x + y + z = 0
2x - y + z = -1
-x + 3y - z = -8
A. {(-1, -3, 7)}
B. {(-6, -2, 4)}
C. {(-5, -2, 7)}
D. {(-4, -1, 7)}
8 of 40
2.5 Points
Solve the following system of equations using matrices. Use Gaussian elimination with back substitution or Gauss-Jordan elimination.
3x1 + 5x2 - 8x3 + 5x4 = -8
x1 + 2x2 - 3x3 + x4 = -7
2x1 + 3x2 - 7x3 + 3x4 = -11
4x1 + 8x2 - 10x3+ 7x4 = -10
A. {(1, -5, 3, 4)}
B. {(2, -1, 3, 5)}
C. {(1, 2, 3, 3)}
D. {(2, -2, 3, 4)}
9 of 40
2.5 Points
Solve the following system of equations using matrices. Use Gaussian elimination with back substitution or Gauss-Jordan elimination.
x + y + z = 4
x - y - z = 0
x - y + z = 2
A. {(3, 1, 0)}
B. {(2, 1, 1)}
C. {(4, 2, 1)}
D. {(2, 1, 0)}
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2.5 Points
Solve the system using the inverse that is given for the coefficient matrix.
2x + 6y + 6z = 8
2x + 7y + 6z =10
2x + 7y + 7z = 9
The inverse of:
2
2
2
6
7
7
6
6
7
is
7/2
-1
0
0
1
-1
-3
0
1
A. {(1, 2, -1)}
B. {(2, 1, -1)}
C. {(1, 2, 0)}
D. {(1, 3, -1)}
Reset Selection
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2.5 Points
Use Gaussian elimination to find the complete solution to the following system of equations, or show that none exists.
2w + x - y = 3
w - 3x + 2y = -4
3w + x - 3y + z = 1
w + 2x - 4y - z = -2
A. {(1, 3, 2, 1)}
B. {(1, 4, 3, -1)}
C. {(1, 5, 1, 1)}
D. {(-1, 2, -2, 1)}
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2.5 Points
Use Cramer’s Rule to solve the following system.
x + y = 7
x - y = 3
A. {(7, 2)}
B. {(8, -2)}
C. {(5, 2)}
D. {(9, 3)}
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2.5 Points
Use Gaussian elimination to find the complete solution to each system.
x1 + 4x2 + 3x3 - 6x4 = 5
x1 + 3x2 + x3 - 4x4 = 3
2x1 + 8x2 + 7x3 - 5x4 = 11
2x1 + 5x2 - 6x4 = 4
A. {(-47t + 4, 12t, 7t + 1, t)}
B. {(-37t + 2, 16t, -7t + 1, t)}
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LAB 5: IMAGE FILTERING
ECE180: Introduction to Signal Processing
OVERVIEW
You have recently learned about the convolution sum that serves as the basis of the FIR filter difference equation. The filter
coefficient sequence {𝑏𝑘} – equivalent to the filter’s impulse response ℎ[𝑛] – may be viewed as a one-dimensional moving
window that slides over the input signal 𝑥[𝑛] to compute the output signal 𝑦[𝑛] at each time step. Extending the moving
window concept to a 2-D array that slides over an image pixel array provides a useful and popular way to filter an image.
In this lab project you will implement two types of moving-window image filters, one based on convolution and the other
based on the median value of the pixel grayscale values spanned by the window. You will also gain experience with the
built-in image convolution filter imfilter.
OUTLINE
1. Develop and test a 33 median filter
2. Develop and test a 33 convolution filter
3. Evaluate the median and convolution filters to reduce noise while preserving edges
4. Study the behavior of various 33 convolution filter kernels for smoothing, edge detection, and sharpening
5. Learn how to use imfilter to convolution-filter color images, and study the various mechanisms offered by
imfilter to deal with boundary effects
PREPARATION – TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE LAB
Study these tutorial videos:
1. Nested “for” loops -- http://youtu.be/q2xfz8mOuSI?t=1m8s (review this part)
2. Functions -- http://youtu.be/0zTmMIh6I8A (review as needed)
Ensure that you have added the ECE180 DFS folders to your MATLAB path, especially the “images” and “matlab” subfolders.
Follow along with the tutorial video http://youtu.be/MEqUd0dJNBA, if necessary.
LAB ACTIVITIES
1. Develop and test a 33 median filter function:
1.1. Implement the following algorithm as the function med3x3:
TIP: First implement and debug the algorithm as a script and then convert it to a function as a final step. Use any
of the smaller grayscale images from the ECE180 “images” folder as you develop the function, or use the test
image X described in the Step 1.2.
(a) Create the function template and save it to an .m file with the same name as the function,
(b) Accept a grayscale image x as the function input,
http://youtu.be/q2xfz8mOuSI?t=1m8s
http://youtu.be/0zTmMIh6I8A
http://youtu.be/MEqUd0dJNBA
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(c) Copy x to the output image y and then initialize y(:) to zero; this technique creates y as the same size and
data type as x,
(d) Determine the number of image rows and columns (see size),
(e) Loop over all pixels in image x (subject to boundary limits):
Extract a 33 neighborhood (subarray) about the current pixel,
Flatten the 2-D array to a 1-D array,
Sort the 1-D array values (see sort),
Assign the middle value of the sorted array to the current output pixel, and
(f) Return the median-filtered image y.
1.2. Enter load lab_5_verify to load the
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Objectives
Genetically transform bacteria with
foreign DNA and induce
expression of genes encoded on
DNA to produce novel
Isolate chromosomal DNA from
Introduction
In this portion of the lab, you will perform a
procedure known as genetic
transformation. that a gene is
a piece of DNA that provides the
instructions for making (codes for) a
protein. This gives an organism a
particular trait. Genetic transformation
literally means change caused by genes,
involves the insertion of a gene into an
organism in order to change the organism’s
trait. transformation is used in
many areas of biotechnology. In
agriculture, genes coding for traits such as
pest, or spoilage resistance can be
genetically transformed into plants. In
bioremediation, bacteria can genetically
transformed with genes enabling them to
digest oil spills. In medicine, diseases
caused defective genes are beginning
to be treated by gene therapy; that is, by
genetically transforming a person’s
cells with healthy copies of the defective
gene that causes the
You will use a procedure to transform
bacteria with a gene that codes for Green
Fluorescent (GFP). The real-life
source of this gene is the bioluminescent
jellyfish Aequorea victoria.
Fluorescent Protein causes the jellyfish to
fluoresce and glow in the dark.
LAB TOPIC 10: Nucleic Acids and Genetic Transformation
Following the procedure,
the bacteria express their newly acquired
jellyfish gene and produce the fluorescent
which causes them to glow a
brilliant green color under ultraviolet
In this activity, you will learn about the
process of moving genes from one organism
to another with aid of a plasmid. In
nature, bacteria can transfer plasmids back
and forth allowing them to share
beneficial genes. This natural mechanism
allows bacteria to adapt to new
environments. The occurrence of
bacterial resistance to is due to
the transmission of
Genetic transformation involves
insertion of some new DNA into the E.
cells. In addition to one large
bacteria often contain one or more
circular pieces of DNA called
Plasmid DNA usually contains genes for
than one trait. Scientists can use a
called genetic engineering to insert
coding for new traits into a plasmid.
In case, the pGLO plasmid carries the
GFP that codes for the green
fluorescent protein and a gene (bla) that
codes for a protein that gives the
resistance to an antibiotic. The genetically
engineered plasmid can then be used to
genetically bacteria to give them
this new
Figure 10.1 Bacterial cell undergoing genetic transformation with the pGLO
plasmid
Exercise 10.1
Bacterial Transformation
2
Pre-lab exercises:
Since scientific laboratory investigations
are designed to get information about a
question, our first might be to
formulate some questions for this
Can we genetically transform an organism?
Which organism is
1. To genetically tra ...
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Student name: …………….
Student ID: …………….
The Effect of Social Media on the English Language
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Table Of Content:
Abstract 3
Introduction 3
Literature review 3
Significance of Research 4
Research Question 4
Methodology 4
Ethical Considerations 4
Limitations of the study 4
Expected results 5
Conclusion 5
References 6
Appendix 7
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Abstract:
Giving the popularity of social networking sites lately, it has made an effect on the English
language either in a positive way by adding new words to the dictionary a negative way by misus-
ing the grammar and using incorrect abbreviated words like turning “you’re” to “your’. In this re-
search proposal I would like to investigate what the effect of using social networks has on the Eng-
lish language and see if it was more positive than negative and vice versa. I will be making a survey
page to collect data on the way people use these sites. Furthermore, we will see if people know the
importance of using proper English and try to make social networking sites improve our way of us-
ing the English language.
Introduction:
Technology has changed rapidly in the past five years, we became more reliant on our smart phones
and it completely changed the way we communicate with each other in our everyday life, it made it
easier for us to interact with people across the world with a single touch through social networking
sites, such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Technology is clearly having some impact on the
English language and the words we use. Recently we saw how some Internet words have made it to
the Oxford dictionary this proves the impact it made, for example the word “Tweet” which means
according to the dictionary: “a posting made on the social networking service Twitter”. However,
some people think that it is okay to misuse Grammar or word spelling on social networking sites,
for instance, using “your” instead of “You’re”. So do these sites make a positive or a negative im-
pact on the English language?
Literature review:
A research titled “5 Ways That Social Media Benefits Writing the English language” written by
Mallary Jean Tenore in 2013 mentioned some ways that social media benefits writing and language,
such as how it increases the awareness of mistakes, when people make grammatical or spelling mis-
takes people will point them out via these websites therefore we become more aware of our spelling
and grammar thus improving our language. She also talked about how it creates new words and
meaning, such as “googled”, “tweeted”, “Friended”. She said that it also spotlight short writings
meaning it valued short storytelling with Vine videos where you have just six seconds to give a
message and in twitter you only have 140 characters to use which forces you to make every word
count.
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Another research called Social networkin ...
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MATH 106 QUIZ 4 Due: by 11:59 PM, Sunday, September 22, 2013,
(take-home part) via the Assignment Folder
NAME: _______________________________
I have completed this assignment myself, working independently and not consulting anyone except the
instructor.
INSTRUCTIONS
The take-home part of Quiz 4 is worth 75 points. There are 10 problems (5 pages), some with multiple parts.
This quiz is open book and open notes. This means that you may refer to your textbook, notes, and online
classroom materials, but you must work independently and may not consult anyone (and confirm this with
your submission). You may take as much time as you wish, provided you turn in your quiz no later than
Sunday, September 22, 2013.
Show work/explanation where indicated. Answers without any work may earn little, if any, credit. You
may type or write your work in your copy of the quiz, or if you prefer, create a document containing your work.
Scanned work is acceptable also. In your document, be sure to include your name and the assertion of
independence of work.
General quiz tips and instructions for submitting work are posted in the Quizzes conference.
If you have any questions, please contact me via Private Message in WebTycho.
1. (4 pts) Determine how many six-character codes can be formed if the first, second, third, and
fourth characters are letters, the fifth character is a nonzero digit, the sixth character is an odd
digit, and repetition of letters and digits are allowed. (A digit is 0, 1, 2, .., or 9.) Show your
work . 1. ______
A. 720
B. 175,760
C. 790,920
D. 20,563,920
2. (4 pts) Suppose that a multiple choice exam has seven questions and each question has five
choices. In how many ways can the exam be completed? Show your work. 2. ______
A. 35
B. 4,096
C. 16,807
D. 78,125
2
3. (4 pts) Given the feasible region shown to
the right, find the values of x and y that
minimize the objective function 8x + 7y.
Show your Work. 3. _______
A. There is no minimum.
B. (x, y) = (6, 0)
C. (x, y) = (3, 2)
D. (x, y) = (1, 4)
E. (x, y) = (0, 7)
4. (4 pts) Six customers in a grocery store are lining up at the check-out. In how many different
orders can the customers line up? Show your work. 4. _______
A. 6
B. 36
C. 720
D. 46,656
5. (4 pts) A restaurant’s menu has six appetizers, four entrees, and five beverages. To order dinner, a
customer must choose one entrée and one beverage, and may choose one appetizer. (That is, a dinner
must include one entrée and one beverage, but not necessarily an appetizer. An appetizer is optional.)
How many different dinners can be ordered? Show your work. ...
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MN6003 Levis Strauss Case:
Adapted from: “Does Levi Strauss still fit
America?” by Caroline Fairchild October 6, 2014,
Fortune Magazine and “Levi Strauss - The Boss
and the yogi” Jul 12th 2014 from the Economist
It used to be the only name in denim. Today the
161-year-old family owned company is just one
name among hundreds. Can anyone bring the
blue jeans pioneer back to its old glory? Enter
Chip Bergh—a former P&G brand whiz who once
made razorblades cool. Chip Bergh is not an
“apparel guy,” he says, while walking through
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the new
home of the San Francisco 49ers. Levi’s 20-year,
$220 million investment in the naming rights for
the 49ers stadium is part of a larger push to tap
into the nostalgia Bergh believes everyone has
for the brand. Despite the setting, Bergh isn’t
really a “sports guy” either. He is much more of a
company man. “I still bleed Procter & Gamble
blue,” he says about his former employer.
A crowd full of fans wearing your clothing is the
fantasy of anyone heading an apparel company.
But at Levi—the largest jeans company in the
world and the undisputed founder of the
category—the fantasy has been far from reality
for a long time. The creator of the 501 has
struggled to keep its brand relevant for what
Bergh calls Levi’s “Lost Generation.” For 120
years the term “Levi’s” was synonymous with
“blue jeans.” Then came the turn of the 21st
century, when a fashion explosion in denim
suddenly gave shoppers a range of high-end
choices—including brands like 7 For All Mankind
(founded in 2000) and True Religion (2002),
whose labels sounded more like cults than pants.
At the same time, lower-end rivals that had been
kicking around for a while (Lee and Wrangler)
began nibbling away at market share and
consumers defected to cheaper jeans, sold by
“fast-fashion” retailers like Zara and H&M. Levi
got lost in the middle. With $7.1 billion in 1996
sales, the company used to be bigger than Nike.
By 2003, Levi’s revenues had bell-bottomed out
to $4.2 billion. Over the next decade, sales rose
only barely as the company failed to translate
affection for the brand into actual purchases.
Levi’s design team was late to key trends, like
colored denim for women and more tailored jeans
for men. Once in the top quintile of
the Fortune 500, Levi dropped off the list in 2012.
That kind of decline would be a challenge for any
new CEO, yet Bergh, a 57-year-old vegan and
former U.S. Army captain, is bringing a discipline
to the company that had been missing for nearly
20 years. He has taken an axe to the company’s
inflated cost structure and is convinced that he
can make Levi grow again. While still relying
heavily on the classic pieces of clothing that are
the seam of the denim giant’s business (think the
button-fly jean, the white pocket tee, the trucker
jacket), Bergh is now investing i ...
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EXAM 1
Directions: Answer the following questions on the attached sheets of paper. Please adhere
to the following guidelines to reduce any suspicions of cheating:
1. KEEP YOUR EYES ON YOUR OWN EXAM AT ALL TIMES.
2. KEEP YOUR ANSWERS COVERED AT ALL TIMES.
3. Do not communicate with any other student during the exam.
4. Do not use any unauthorized prepared material during the exam.
5. Only acceptable calculators may be used on the exams.
6. Do not leave the room at any time before handing in your exam.
7. SHOW ALL OF YOUR WORK (answers may not be accepted without work
shown)
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1. A stone is thrown straight up with a speed of 25.0 m/s from the top of a building 55.0 m
tall.
a. How far above the ground will the stone go?
b. How long until the stone hits the ground?
c. What is the speed of the stone just before it hits the ground?
d. If a ball is thrown downward from the top of the same building with a speed of
25.0 m/s, will its speed just before hitting the ground be greater than, less than, or
equal to the speed of the stone just before it hits the ground? Explain. (Hint:
What is the speed of the stone when it returns to the height it was thrown?)
3
2. A ball is thrown from the top of a building of height 40m at an angle of 20˚ above the
horizontal and with an initial speed of 15m/s. Use the assumptions of projectile motion
to answer the following questions.
a. How high above the ground will the ball travel?
b. What speed will the ball have at the maximum height?
c. What is the direction of the velocity of the ball at the maximum height?
d. How far has the ball traveled horizontally when it hits the ground?
e. What will be the speed of the ball when it hits the ground?
4
3. Consider the frictionless system below. The pulley is massless and frictionless, and the
string is massless. The mass of each block is ma = 2.0 kg, mb = 1.0 kg, mc = 2.0 kg, and
md = 1.0 kg.
a. What is the acceleration of the system?
b. What is the tension in the string between block a and block b?
c. What is the tension in the string between block b and block c?
d. What is the tension in the string between block c and block d?
e. If the system is initially at rest, how long will it take block d to fall 3.0 m?
5
4. Two equal mass ...
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Name: Chem 9, Section:
Lab Partner: Experiment Date:
Synthetic Polymers and Plastics
Part A: Physical Characteristics
Find or choose one type of each of the following plastic polymers, and report the following
characteristics:
Plastic
number
Short Name
(HDPE,
LDPE, etc)
Clear
(yes or no)
Opaque
(yes or no)
Flexibility
(can be
bent?)
Durability
(hard or
soft)
Breakability
(can be
cracked?)
Recyclable
(yes or no)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Part B: Density Tests
Report for plastic samples in each liquid: sinks rapidly, sinks slowly, floats on top, floats below surface
Plastic
number
1:1 ethanol/water
density = 0.94 g/cm
3
Water
density = 1.0 g/cm
3
10% NaCl solution
density = 1.08 g/cm
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
Relative Plastic Densities:
Less than 0.94 g/cm
3
Less than 1.0 g/cm
3
Less than 1.08 g/cm
3
More than 1.08 g/cm
3
Ranking of densities:
(lowest) _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ (highest)
2
Part C: Polymer Bouncy Balls
Polymer Ball composition Approximate height bounced Physical characteristics
Ball #1:
Ball #2
Ball #3
Questions
1. Which of the Big Six plastics was the most flexible?
2. Which of the Big Six plastics would be the best material for each of the following examples?
Use short names to identify each plastic (e.g. HDPE).
a replacement for a glass window ?
a take-out container for food?
a flexible, expandable bag for carrying items?
a lightweight bottle cap?
3. An unknown plastic floats in a 10% NaCl solution but sinks in water. What is the range of
possible density values this plastic may have? Suggest the composition of this plastic.
3
4. Why is it important to dislodge any adhering bubbles in the density tests?
5. PET plastic (number 1) is the most valuable waste plastic at the present time. Suggest a way
to separate it commercially from other waste plastics.
6. Sometimes plastic containers are made from two polymers and not just one. What would
happen to the water density test if HDPE and PVC were mixed?
7. Why are plastic recyclers very concerned about identifying the different polymers and not
mixing them together?
8. The figure below depicts polymerization of polystyrene (PS). Circle the original monomers
and determine how many monomers are present.
4
9. Polyvinylchloride (PVC) is composed of the vinyl chloride monomer. The monomer
structure and general reaction are shown at right.
Draw a polyvinyl chloride polymer composed of five
monomers arrange ...
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Third Party Logistics
Briefly describe the basic types of third party logistics (3PL) organizations.
• Identify some of the best practices that leading companies using 3PLs have embraced.
• What value-added considerations would you take into account when considering the use of a 3PL?
• Which 3PL would provide the most suitable service to your organization? (Forwarder and Warehousing are the ones my company use.)
• What 3PLs does your organization currently use? (My company uses a freight forwarder)
What other 3PLs could you recommend to your management? Domestic Transportation.
WAVfiles/behave.wav
WAVfiles/cat_meow_x.wav
WAVfiles/cow3.wav
WAVfiles/goat2.wav
WAVfiles/gold.wav
WAVfiles/imamog.wav
WAVfiles/reach.wav
WAVfiles/README.txt
Title Artist
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behave Austin Powers
cat_meow_x Kitty
cow3 Miss Cow
goat2 Goaty
gold Snowman
imamog Mog
reach Woody
rudolph Rudolph
theme Archie and Edith
warning_alien Robot
wizoz5 Munchkins
WAVfiles/rudolph.wav
WAVfiles/theme.wav
WAVfiles/warning_alien.wav
WAVfiles/wizoz5.wav
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Review the Food Environment Atlas maps for variables that seem to affect your selected state the most.
Select a state and variables you consider relevant to represent the food environment in you chosen state.
1) Include at least two food categories from the following list:
? ACCESS
? STORES
? RESTAURANTS
? ASSISTANCE
? INSECURITY
? PRICES_TAXES
? LOCAL
2) Include at least two health variables in each of the selected food categories. Find the name and descriptions of variables in the Food Environment Atlas Resources: Excel Data and Documentation Download.
Write a 200- to 300-word plan that includes
? your selected state (Texas);
? selected food categories and health variables; and
? reasons for selection. Are your variables expressed in numbers or percentages?
Optional: Discuss choices in discussion with classmates and instructor. Write a summary of your discussion to include with this assignment.
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Lab 3: Newton’s Second Law of Motion
Introduction
Newton’s Second law of motion can be summarized by the following equation:
Σ F = m a (1)
where Σ F represents a net force acting on an object, m is the mass of the object moving
under the influence of Σ F, and a is the acceleration of that object. The bold letters in
the equation represent vector quantities.
In this lab you will try to validate this law by applying Eq. 1 to the almost frictionless
motion of a car moving along a horizontal aluminum track when a constant force T
(tension in the string) acts upon it. This motion (to be exact the velocity of the moving
object) will be recorded automatically by a motion sensor. The experimental set up
for a car moving away from the motion sensor is depicted below.
If we consider the frictionless motion of the cart in the positive x-direction chosen in
the diagram, then Newton’s Second Law can be written for each of the objects as
follows:
T Ma (2)
and
– gT F ma (3)
From this system of equations we can get the acceleration of the system:
2
gF
a
m M
(4)
Because the motion of the car is not frictionless, to get better results it is necessary to
include the force of kinetic friction fk experienced by the moving car in the analysis.
When the cart is moving away from the motion detector (positive x-direction in the
diagram) Newton’s Second Law is written as follows for each of the moving objects
m and M:
1 1– kT f Ma (5)
and
1 1– gT F ma (6)
Since it is quite difficult to assess quantitatively the magnitude of kinetic friction
involved in our experiment we will solve the problem by putting the object in two
different situations in which the friction acts in opposite directions respectively while
the tension in the string remains the same.
When the cart M is forced to move towards the motion detector (negative x-direction
in the diagram), the corresponding Newton’s Second Law equations will change as
follows:
2 2kT f Ma (7)
and
2 2gT F ma (8)
Note that in equations 5, 6, 7, and 8 the direction of acceleration represented by vector
a has been chosen in the same direction as the direction of motion.
We are able to eliminate the force of kinetic friction on the final result, by calculating
the mean acceleration from these two runs:
1 2
2
ave
slope slope
a
(9)
Combing the equations (5) – (8) we derive the equation to calculate the value of
gravitational acceleration:
avea M mg
m
(10)
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Equipment
Horizontal dynamics track with smart pulley and safety stopper on one end; collision
cart with reflector connected to a variable mass hanging over the pulley; motion
detector connected to the Science Workshop interface recording the velocity of the
moving cart.
Procedure:
a) Weigh the cart (M) and the small mass (m) hanger.
b) Open the experiment file “New ...
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Marks: 2
A person can be prosecuted for both an attempt and the completed crime.
Choose one answer.
a. False
b. True
Question 2
Marks: 2
According to Hicks v. U.S.,150 U.S. 442 (1893)one can be held criminally liable by “merely speaking words of encouragement.”
Choose one answer.
a. True
b. False
Question 3
Marks: 2
According to MPC §1.07, conspirators in a completed crime may be punished for the conspiracy, as well as the completed crime.
Choose one answer.
a. True
b. False
Question 4
Marks: 2
According to your reading, in some states it is a more serious offense to break into a car and steal a tape player than it is to steal the entire car.
Choose one answer.
a. false
b. true
Question 5
Marks: 2
According to your reading, the charge of forgery includes each of the following elements except
Choose one answer.
a. the false making or altering
b. of a legally significant instrument
c. with intent to defraud
d. a court of law or financial institution
Question 6
Marks: 2
According to your reading, the legal term of art most often employed to distinguish murder from manslaughter is
Choose one answer.
a. causation
b. vicarious liability
c. burden of proof
d. malice aforethought
Question 7
Marks: 2
According to your reading, the Model Penal Code considers the solicitor to be as dangerous as the perpetrator of the completed crime.
Choose one answer.
a. false
b. true
Question 8
Marks: 2
According to your reading, the problems with corporate criminal liability include
Choose one answer.
a. Determining who to charge
b. determining punishment
c. the wording of criminal statutes
d. all of the above
Question 9
Marks: 2
Although they are similar, embezzlement differs from larceny in which of the following ways?
Choose one answer.
a. embezzlement requires asportation
b. the claim of right defense is generally not applicable to larceny
c. embezzlement does not require intent
d. none of the above
Question 10
Marks: 2
An aider and abettor or accessory before the fact must
Choose one answer.
a. be a principal of the crime
b. discourage the commission of the crime
c. solicit the commission of the crime
d. aid or encourage the commission of a crime
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Marks: 2
An effective abandonment defense to aiding and abetting, or to accessory before the fact, will
Choose one answer.
a. vary with aid
b. depend on the type of solicitation made
c. all of the above
d. none of the above
Question 12
Marks: 2
Assault and battery are
Choose one answer.
a. civil torts, not crimes
b. handled the same in all jurisdictions
c. handled the same in civil and criminal proceedings
d. handled differently from jurisdiction to jurisdiction
Question 13
Marks: 2
At Common Law, which of the following elements is not accurate regarding the crime of Burglary?
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a. Trespassory breaking and entering
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):
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b. is a psychological illness characterized by panic attacks, nightmares, depression, guilt and flashbacks
c. can be caused by any highly emotional event
d. both b and c above
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Marks: 1
Which of the following is not a role of a crisis interventionist?
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c. To enable the client to become aware of possible solutions to the crisis.
d. To allow the client to vent emotions.
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A victim's pain:
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c. usually goes away after an advocate explains the legal system
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Which of the following is not considered to be a responsibility of a victim advocate?
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c. To maintain confidentiality in all issues pertaining to clients.
d. To keep informed on relevant issues through ongoing training.
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Marks: 1
Which of the following is a goal of perpetrator counseling?
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a. Counseling done in hopes to keep perpetrators from committing further crimes.
b. To encourage the perpetrator to commit more crimes
c. To meet the urgent physical and emotional needs of a victim.
d. To provide support and reassurance at the scene of the crime or shortly thereafter.
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Marks: 1
What court-related service involves monitoring court activity to make sure victims are being treated fairly by judges and attorneys?
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a. Witness Alert
b. Court Watch
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List of Acceptable Primary Resources for the Week 3 and Week 5
Assignments
These are the primary resources that you can cite when explaining a moral theory in order to fulfill the
relevant portion of the resources requirement. Readings included in the “Required Readings” list are
indicated with a *.
Utilitarianism:
*Mill, J. S. Utilitarianism, in the original version in the textbook, or in the version by Jonathan
Bennett retrieved from www.earlymoderntexts.com.
Haines, W. (n.d.). Consequentialism. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Retrieved from
http://www.iep.utm.edu/conseque/
Singer, P. (2003). Voluntary euthanasia: A utilitarian perspective. Bioethics, 17(5/6), 526-541.
Retrieved from the EBSCOhost database.
Deontology:
* Kant, I. (2008). Groundwork for the metaphysic of morals. In J. Bennett (Ed. & Trans.), Early
Modern Philosophy. Retrieved from http://www.earlymoderntexts.com/pdfs/kant1785.pdf
(Original work published in 1785).
Virtue Ethics:
* Aristotle. (350 B.C.E.). Nicomachean ethics (W. D. Ross, Trans.). Retrieved from
http://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/nicomachaen.html
Annas, J. (2006). Virtue ethics. In D. Copp (Ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Ethical Theory (pp. 515–
36). Oxford: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from
https://www.sesync.org/sites/default/files/resources/case_studies/10-kenyaecotourism-
handbook.pdf
Hursthouse, R. (2012). Virtue ethics. In E. Zalta (Ed.), The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Retrieved from http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-virtue/
MacIntyre, A. (1984). After virtue. Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press. Chapters 14-15
are included in the Chapter 6 readings of the textbook.
Feminist/Care Ethics:
*Held, V. Feminist transformations of moral theory. Included in the Chapter 6 readings of the
textbook.
*Gilligan, C. (1982). In a different voice: Psychological theory and women’s development.
Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Retrieved from
https://lms.manhattan.edu/pluginfile.php/26517/mod_resource/content/1/Gilligan%20In%20
a%20Different%20Voice.pdf
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http://www.earlymoderntexts.com/
http://www.iep.utm.edu/conseque/
https://www.sesync.org/sites/default/files/resources/case_studies/10-kenyaecotourism-handbook.pdf
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-virtue/
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* Noddings, N. (2010). Maternal factor: Two paths to morality. Berkeley, CA: University of
California Press. Retrieved from the ebrary database.
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Global Thinkers Consulting Group:
Analysis of Marriott Hotel in Panama
Week 10 Group Assignment
Running Head: ANALYSIS OF MARRIOTT HOTEL IN
PANAMA1
ANALYSIS OF MARRIOTT HOTEL IN PANAMA 2
09/0209/2014
2. Team Members:
Jenn O’Neal
Lisa Ross
Theodore Newton
Tommy Choi
Dominic Eze
Table of Contents
Executive Summary 3
Introduction 4
Nature of the MNC’s International Operations 4
Implementation Problems 5
Management Issues 6
Strategy 6
Finance & Accounting 8
Marketing8
Human Capital 10
Marriott’s Ethics Code 10
Social Responsibility 12
Conclusion 12
References 13
Executive Summary 2
Introduction 3
Nature of the MNC’s International Operations 3
Implementation Problems 5
Strategy 6
Finance & Accounting 7
3. Marketing8
Human Capital 10
Marriott’s Ethics Code 11
Social Responsibility 12
Conclusion 13
References 14
Introduction
Global Thinkers Consulting Ggroup recommends that Marriott
Hotel expand their hotel chain into Panama. Panama is a strong
option since Marriott is known as a hospitality and tourism
industry around the world, providing a variety of services and
activities that appeal to guests in Panama. Marriott’s strategy to
gain the largest market will be to offer a diverse array of
services and luxury hotel features, high quality customer
service, and their already prominent name as a foothold.
Marriott financing will be guided by a combination of global
and US accounting practices so they are compliant in their home
country and new sites. Marriott will be able to market to their
audience by push-pull promotional practices, attractive pricing,
using the Marriott’s current JW brand. Marriott will be
successful in Panama because of their strong human capital
structure, code of ethics, and social responsibility.Nature of the
4. MNC’s International Operations
Marriott International is a hospitality and tourism industry
involved in providing world class lodging, foodservice,
recreational, gaming, and travel services across different
operational bases globally. The company is a US based
hospitality industry with its corporate headquarters in Bethesda,
Maryland; the company has expanded its operations into over 80
countries with 4000 brands established to provide services for
different consumer segments. In realisingrealizing its corporate
mission, the company engages in “operations and franchising of
hotel services, the development and operation of holiday
ownership resorts, the operation of Marriott Executive
Apartments, the provision of furnished corporate housing
through its Marriott Executive Stay division, and the operation
of conference centrescenters” (Euromonitor International, 2009,
p. 5). The provision of these different operational categories
help Marriott intensify its effort in ensuring wide coverage in
hospitality and tourism in order to maintain competitive
advantage, customer satisfaction, and loyalty.
In keeping with innovations in the hospitality and travel
industry, Marriott recently announced plans to significantly
grow its global coverage portfolio of in luxury and lifestyle
brands. The company intends to actualize this plan of by
building 200 luxury and lifestyle hotel projects over the next
several years. This $15 billion investment would be financed by
the company’s owners and franchisees (Euromonitor
International, 2009). The company continues to generate
revenue through its direct operations at various hotel locations
and franchise with investors in the hospitality industry. The
company operates different brands of hotels ranging from high
class to low class categories aimed at providing services for all
consumer segments.
The company presently operates 449 hotels in its luxury and
lifestyle portfolio across eight brands of Ritz-Carlton, JW
Marriott Hotels & Resort, Edition, Autograph Collection, AC
Hotels by Marriott, Renaissance Hotel, Bvlgari Hotel & Resort,
5. and Moxy Hotel. These This luxury and lifestyle initiative
provides a unique personality and a distinctive guest experience
which creates a wide range of services for different customers
aimed at ensuring loyalty within its brand network.
The company has maintained aggressive development of its
international pipeline as a strategy to combat the falling
patronage in the US hospitality and travel industry due basically
to the declining economy. This approach is geared towards
cultivating traveler’s loyalty across the globe.
Panama ias an investment destination with great potentials in
tourism and economic growth propelled the return of Marriott
International after several years of terminating operations in
that area. The company operates 296 rooms at the Panama City
Marriott Hotel, which is strategically located in Panama
CityCity; . And the hotel represents the first Marriott directly
operated hospitality project in Panama (International News,
1999).
Marriott interest in Panama has continued to grow with the
latest plan to develop 180-room Casamar Marriott Panama
Resort within the Casamar master-planned resort community on
Panama’s Pacific Coast. The company would base its operation
on franchise agreement with Casamar Development, S.A. and
Corporación Turística del Pacífico, S.A., which will enhance
significantly the value of the country’s Pacific Coast (Pike,
2011). Marriott International has strategically through franchise
agreement launched its presence in the fast growing Pacific
Coast of Panama where wealthy Panamanians and tourists
retreat during weekends and holidays. The number of tourists
doubled to 1.7 million from 2002 to 2010, and the region has
become a destination for the high-profile hospitality industry
(Pike, 2011). Implementation Problems
Marriott as a global hospitality and tourism industry has
encountered various implementation problems in expanding in
Panama and other parts of the world. The company’s aggressive
expansion drive into Panama and other North American region
was not devoid of cultural and language barriers. Panama
6. predominantly speaks Spanish language, and Marriott realized
the need to train its associates in different languages which
made business transactions easy. The company designed
“Valuing Our World of Differences, a new mandatory training
course for all associates, to help our workforce develop or
further enhance cross-cultural competence” (Marriott CSR,
2014, p.21).
The company adopts franchising and partnerships in its
expansion drive, so as to reduce business risks and maintain
competitive advantage. Implementing the company’s expansion
plan requires huge resources for property acquisition and
development, this makes collaboration and partnership
necessary in actualizing the company’s mission of rendering
valuable services to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Daniels, Radebaugh, and SullivanSR, (2013) explains the
importance of collaboration in a culturally differentiated
environment which helps partners deal with challenges and
learn from each other’s differences. Marriott International uses
franchise in realizing its expansion plan in order to maintain
customer loyalty across different regions and countries. every
business region.
The economic downturn in recent time reduced the hospitality
and tourism activities in Panama and other business regions.
The global expansion drive by Marriott International is a
strategy in checkmating the impact of the downturn in the
hospitality and travel industry due to the declining economic
situation here in the US. This approach helps cultivate loyalty
among different travelers, and Marriott has continued to reward
its customers through the company’s customer loyalty reward
programs worldwide. Management Issues
Another issue to consider is the management of overseas
operations. Overseas operations should be the run by the
principles the organization was founded upon. When issues
arise communication is key. Any special issues should be
handled initially at the level of the franchise owner. The
franchise owner should act promptly to resolve the issue for the
7. customer. In some cases the situation may be escalated. In this
case the issue should be communicated directly to the corporate
headquarters (Marriott International Inc, 2014).
Headquarters will work diligently to resolve the issue for
the customer providing complementary visits and other rewards.
If there is an internal issue it can be handled by the corporation.
Every fFranchise owner has an account manager from Marriott
that can help resolve issues as well. There is also an advisory
council that can be also be of assistance,assistance; franchise
owners can reach out for assistance this way as well. Lastly,
suppliers are carefully evaluated to reduce issues. However,
when issues with suppliers occur they are coordinated through a
contractor Avendra. When issues arise through suppliers it is
handled through the contractor (Avendra, 2014). Strategy
The lodging and hospitality industry is one of the most
competitive and challenging industries in the world. It focuses
on making consumers and customers happy and comfortable.
The lodging industry allows customers to experience everything
from high-end luxury hotels to extended stay hotels. As one of
the prominent leaders in the industry the Marriott offers lodging
accommodations in all capacities. Strategically, the Marriott
has been very successful. The Marriott offers a wide variety of
brands and products to provide pleasurable experiences to each
and every customer. The customer that enjoys the most
luxurious experiences may find comfort in the JW Marriot
Hotels or the popular Ritz Carlton. Customers who require
longer arrangements may prefer the Residence Inn Marriott or
the Towne Place Suites Marriott. This diversity has allowed
Marriott Hotels to be prosperous throughout the world (Marriott
International, 2014).
Marriott hotelsInternational has even branched into
different markets in order to add enjoyment and excitement to
the customer experience. The Marriott hotel offers high end
entertainment to customers. At many Marriott hotels customers
are able to experience quality nightlife. Customers have the
opportunity to attend concerts and live performances sponsored
8. through Marriott for its guest.
Some customers utilize the Marriott hotel for its
spectacular wedding services. In order to be the world’s
premier lodging and hospitality hotel industry, the Marriott
offers remarkable wedding services for those who wish to
utilize the service. The excellent scenery, and comfort make
the Marriott one of the best places to get married.
The customers stands at the Marriott’s core. The
Marriott’s attention to customers sets it apart from other
competitorsthe competition. The Marriott strives to offer an
exceptional customer experience. The Marriott stands by the
principles of putting consumers first, adapting to change,
pursing excellence, and honestly serving patrons. Also, the
Marriott believes in creating a better community. Standing true
to these principles is the key to the Marriott’s success and
growth (Marriott International Inc., 2014).
The Marriott expanded through franchising, as may other
organizations have done to expand internationally. The
Marriott licenses it brands and products to those that meet
specific qualifications. They Marriott requires that customers
identify the exact location of land. Potential owners are
required to put together a proposal that identifies how large
each guest room will be, and a total project budget. The
potential owner is required to provide a detailed proposal
explaining exactly which brand and products they are interested
in. Through franchising, the Marriott is able to expand its
brand and reach out to a wide variety of communities. The
Marriott expanded in to Panama through franchising and has
been very successful. This strategy fits in perfectly with the
goals and objectives of the Marriott. Through this strategy the
organization has been able to reach out to a diverse community
and adapt to the needs of consumers within the Panama
environment. Marriott’s main goals and objective is to provide
an exceptional atmosphere for customers.
Competition is very intense around the world. The
Marriott competitors include: Starwood hotels popular hotels
9. include the Westin, and Sheraton hotels; Choice Hotels
International whose popular brands include Comfort Suites and
Quality Inn; The Hilton who is one of the leading lodging
companies in the world, and many others. In Panama the
Marriott endures heavy competition from almost every
organization in the industry. Panama hosts locations for the
Westin, the Hyatt, the Trump and even the Sheraton. Despite
the intense competition the Marriott is one of the most
successful in the industry. The Marriott provides customers
with a great experience, making the Marriott ideal for expansion
(NASDAQ, 2014).Finance & Accounting
More than a few features separate internationally based reports
from domestically oriented financial statements. Amongst these
are the issues of consolidation, translation of individual
accounts, and overall reporting of international profits.
Currently, the U.S. tax regulations involve the consolidation of
the financial statements of subdivisions or branches in
congruence to the proportion of ownership of the parent
organization. The regulations range can include a variety of
rules from a pro-rata incorporation of profits and losses to a full
disclosure in the balance sheet and income statement. The
excessive international profits because of the favorable
exchange variations were transferred into this particular
account. Withdrawals were completed through the period of
high losses branching from unfavorable exchange movements.
The results of these actions shows a smooth pattern in a MNCs
international profits in MNCs international profits.
In FASB No. 8, later mandated that both transaction gains and
losses and translation amendments be incorporated in net
income, with a different disclosure of only the cumulative
foreign exchange gain or loss (FASB, 2014). This obligation
caused highly discernible swings in the details of net earnings
of U.S. multinationals. Since the issuance of FASB No. 52, only
certain transactional gains or losses are replicated in the income
statement (FASB, 2014). Panama has adopted International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and which is required for
10. all domestic and foreign companies listed on the Stock
Exchange in Panama starting 2000 (IFRS, 2014). All domestic
companies listed on the stock exchange are required to use
either IRFS or U.S. General Acceptable Accounting Practices
(U.S. GAAP).
There are several issues when dealing with financial, currency
and accounting practices when doing business internationally.
Overall, the various mandated accounting practices allowed for
smooth accounting patterns for MNCs iInternational profits.
Financial reporting is more transparent now that all domestic
companies listed on the stock exchange are required to use IFRS
or US accounting practices.Marketing
Marriott Hotel has decided to expand operations in Panama per
Global Thinkers Consulting recommendation. Panama has a
unique marketing mix and marketing practices that differ from
the United States’ practices. Panama’s promotional practices,
pricing, branding strategies, and customer characteristics will
be considered as Marriott expands their hotels in this country.
The target customers for this hotel will be travelers across the
world that are looking for a variety of activities including
luxury accommodations, history, beaches, and golf (Marriott
International, Inc., 2012). There are also cultural and economic
considerations that can impact the standardization of products
(Daniels, Radebaugh, & Sullivan, 2013, p. 607).
Marriott should consider a combination of a push-pull
promotional mix, which relies on both “direct selling
techniques… [and] mass media” with a slightly larger emphasis
on the pull strategy (Daniels, Radebaugh, & Sullivan, 2013, p.
613). Since customers may not directly seek Marriott as an
option, since there are many other hotels in the area, Marriott
should advertise to entice customers. The advertising can focus
on areas that attract customers in Panama.
The pricing should be set that it is “low enough to gain
sales but high enough to guarantee the flow of funds required to
cover such expenses as R&D, production, and distribution”
(Daniels, Radebaugh, & Sullivan, 2013, p. 609). Pricing
11. obstacles include government intervention, market diversity,
and currency fluctuations. As a guide, Global Thinkers
Consulting recommends setting the price the same as pricing in
the JW Marriott hotel chain in Central America between $150
and $250 per night.
Marriott hotels are widely known throughout the world, and
would not need to advertise what they are, but rather how they
are a better hotel in Panama compared to others. Marriott should
maintain their worldwide brand, but should consider a slight
alteration for the hotels in Panama. Marriott currently has 18
different brands under their name, and can use one of these that
appeal to the target audience. The JW Marriott brand is already
located in other counties in Central America, and would also
suit Panama; this brand advertises that “Less says much more.
No loud pretense. No excess formalities. Your surroundings are
defined by authentic beauty. And your desire to own a truly
memorable experience is magnificently met” (Marriott
International, Inc., 2012, p. 2). Marriott will also have an
advantage in Panama since they have an established
transportation foothold servicing flights and boating docks for
travelers around the world.
Marriott should use a combination of a standardized and
differentiated marketing program. The hotel chain in Panama
should be standardized according to other JW Marriott
properties, but the JW chain is slightly differentiated from other
Marriott properties since it targets the culture in this area. By
standardizing this property similar to other hotels, Marriott can
benefit with a cost savings, higher quality since some
characteristics are similar to other properties, and gain faster
entry into the market since it is already an established chain
(Daniels, Radebaugh, & Sullivan, 2013, p. 614).
This is a similar strategy to other hospitality and travel
industries since this fragmented industry can be profitable with
“efficient operations since many costs are fixed, effective
marketing increasing additional convenience offerings, and
establishing strong brand recognition” (Michigan State
12. University, 2014, para. 2).Human Capital
Marriott International, Inc is one of the leading organizations in
the hospitality industry that comprises of more than 3,900
property sites and 18 types of brands. Marriott was instituted by
J. Willard and Alice Marriott and directed by the Marriott
family management for over 80 years, and the organization’s
headquarter is located in Bethesda, Maryland (Marriott, 2014).
Today, the organization is operated by J.W. Marriott Jr., the
chairman of the board and chief executive officer and William
J. Shaw as the president and chief operating officer. J. Willard
Marriott’s simple goal is to provide, “Good Food and Good
Service at a Fair Price.” Marriott’s culture has four key points:
Do whatever it takes to take care of the customer; Pay
extraordinary attention to detail; Take pride in their physical
surroundings; and use their creativity to find new ways to meet
the needs of customers (Marriott, 2014).
Marriott believes in a hands-on leadership style that shows the
importancet of employees (associates) (Marriott, 2014), Spirit
to serve culture, individual hotel appearances such as the front
desk work, and is well respected by employees. Marriott uses
the geocentric approach in which the best people are wanted for
key jobs throughout the organization, despite of their ethnic
group. This builds a strong combining culture and casual
management group. This approach does limit the capability of
the organization to pursue this policy due to immigration
policies of national governments. Marriott’s structural
dimensions include five types: Formalization; Specialization;
Centralization; Personal Ration; and Hierarchy of Authority.
Each of these structural dimensions plays a critical part in
Marriott’s organizational culture.
Marriott is innovative and is changing the results of the
innovative practices into functional products, services, and
work system. The 3 three variables to generate the “precise”
atmosphere for advancement are structural, cultural, human
resource. Overall, Marriott’s design is a mechanistic design and
each subdivision can be unrefined. Marriott’s Ethics Code
13. Marriott provides an abundance of information and
guidance to assure compliance of its ethical standards. The
Marriott Business Conduct Guide provides comprehensive
information on competition law and antitrust, bribery and
corruption, political giving, and where to go for help if
confronted with these issues. The Business Conduct Guide
(2011) states all Marriott associates and those acting on
Marriott’s behalf are to be familiar with and uphold the
standards outlined within the guide and it applies on or off duty.
The first ethical rule addressed is competition and antitrust
law. Marriott’s policy is to follow any and all applicable laws
and regulations in the countries it does business. According to
the Business Conduct Guide (2011), no Marriott associate is to
enter into conversation with competitors where the discussions
may limit competition (p. 11). Along these lines, Marriott also
encourages fair practices where competitors are concerned.
They encourage associates to refrain from making inaccurate
claims about competitors and they are told to avoid the use of
private information from the competition (Marriott Business
Conduct Guide, 2011, p.13).
Bribery and corruption are addressed within the Business
Conduct Guide. According to Daniels, Radebaugh, and Sullivan
(2013) bribery is at the center of corrupt behaviors when
dealing with multinational corporations (p. 191). “Marriott
strictly forbids giving or promising anything of value…to
influence that person in his or her official duties or to
encourage unlawful conduct” (Marriott Business Conduct
Guide, 2011, p. 18). The company also looks at third party
corruption in the same regard. Associates are to perform their
due diligence to assure contractors, vendors and suppliers that
are selected to do business with Marriott follow the company’s
guidelines against bribery and other corrupt practices. Daniels
et al. (2013) states “disclosures of corruption not only damage
the reputations of companies and whole countries, they also
compromise the legitimacy of MNEs in the eyes of local and
global communities” (p.192). Marriott is a United States based
14. corporation that follows the United States Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act and abides by United States economic sanctions
and anitanti-boycott laws, regardless of the country they are
doing business in at the time.
One final ethical concern addressed in the Business Conduct
Guide for Marriott is their view on political giving and
activities. Corporate guidelines state that it is infrequently
suitable to give anything of value to any government official.
While you are encouraged to do your civic duty and participate
in political elections, you are to do such activities on your own
time and with your own resources. All associates are to avoid
even the smallest appearance of inappropriate behavior in
regards to political support for the purpose of gaining an
advantage (Marriott Business Conduct Guide, 2011, p. 22).
Whether an associate is in doubt regarding discussions with the
competition or has concerns over attempted bribery, Marriott
has avenues to help report potential issues. The company has a
no retaliation policy so associates can feel free to come forward
to report such illegal and unethical business acts. According to
the Business Conduct Guide (2011), associates can use the
“open door” policy with managers, call an integrity line,
contract internal audit or contact the Marriott law department to
report suspected inappropriate practices (p. 5).Social
Responsibility
The company’s Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR) for 2014
addresses areas where Marriott has responsibility to serve the
community. Marriott has commitments for all its facilities to
“reduce, reuse, and recycle”, which helps each environment
where properties are located. The CSR describes the company’s
core value which is “to Serve our World” through the “Spirit to
Serve Our Communities” strategy (p. 22). Marriott has many
programs throughout the world where they make cash
contributions, in-kind contributions and employees volunteer
and make impacts on local communities.
Stakeholders are engaged in advocating for the industry.
According to the CSR, stakeholders take on topics such as
15. reforms for improved travel, immigration reform, and illegal
trafficking of people and products (p. 8). These areas all have
significant impact on the travel industry as a whole and
stakeholders (including associates, customers, communities, and
shareholders) push for positive change on topics that will
improve the overall health of the industry, which will ultimately
improve Marriott’s corporate position.
Suppliers associated with Marriott not only have to uphold the
company’s ethical standards, but also must adhere to their
corporate philosophy on responsible sourcing. Suppliers must
help Marriott conserve energy, water use, and include more
sustainable materials (CSR, 2014, p. 32). The CSR does make
note that while Marriott attempts to be transparent and know
where its products have been, working across borders makes it
difficult sometimes to know the complete travels a product
takes prior to its final destination (p. 32). Conclusion
In conclusion, the Marriott is one of the most premier
hospitality organizations in the world. The organization has
established a strong presence through franchising its large
portfolio to a very diverse pool of owners. This has allowed the
Marriott to continue to expand. The Marriott offers a wide
assortment of high-end accommodations and upscale
entertainment in an effort to meet the needs of every customer.
Moreover, the Marriott thrives on the experience of the
everyday consumer. Each customer is treated with the utmost
care and attention. Guided by these principles the organization
has become a household name that has been able to grow
through savvy marketing techniques and strategies. These
principles will allow the Marriott to be very prosperous in
Panama and other future endeavors.
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