CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY Department of Economics ECON 201 Instructor: Ivan Tchinkov Exam duration: 60 min. SAMPLE MIDTERM EXAMINATION WITH ANSWERS Version 1 Instructions: 1. Write your answers on the IBM SHEET ONLY. 2. Use a PENCIL. 3. Put your NAME and ID on the IBM sheet. 4. Put the EXAM VERSION on the top right corner of the IBM sheet. Multiple Choice Questions (2 marks each). 1. Which of the following statements is correct for a society that emphasizes the production
concerned with having positive impacts on the world, and also shows this company is not afraid to take risks to gain greater rewards. From what you know about the xyz industry, what do you think the company’s biggest business and technological challenges will be in the next decade? * How would you go about making the business case for a project you wanted to convince the company to undertake? What type of data would you use? How would you determine ROI? 0 If I had a project I truly believed
HUYNH PHUC HOANG SAMPLE ESSAY IELTS Writing Sample Essay IELTS Writing Some people think that in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should make efforts in reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? The prevention of illness and disease is a challenging problem for any community. Although many people may be skeptical about the effectiveness of an investment in improving the environment and providing
Overcoming Obstacles Throughout a persons life, they are faced with different obstacles, and different challenges of all different types. My life in particular has been full of up and downs related especially towards my soccer career. In the novel The Pact, three boys, George, Rameck, and Sam are faced with many obstacles throughout their lives, where they must learn to overcome and achieve great success on their own will power. Essentially, I have done the same thing. My soccer career has been
SAMPLE REPORT: The ‘Stylish’ Report i) ii) Look at the assignment instructions below Now read the sample report. Read the accompanying comments on the side as you go. iii) Is this is a well-written report in your view? Could it be improved in any way do you think? ASSIGNMENT 2: The Stylish Report Background Colin Coif and Pamela Perm are the owners and operators of a hairdressing business Stylish specialising in ‘high end’ quality hairdressing services. Currently they operate two salons in
registrations, I noted that pre- AP classes were offered. So I took I upon myself to enroll in these classes. Not even thinking twice if I was going to be able to be successful in them or not. As the school year went by, I became interested in the challenges my classes offered me, for it reminded me of my life. I wanted to feel like I could overcome anything. Each year I these classes I would improve more and more. Eventually developing the thought I could someday be successful. Although growing up
(blue for the morning medications, red for the noon medications, and yellow for the night medications). “When she was taking pills, they [nurses] tried posting charts on which they had drawn the appropriate pie-shaped fractions. They tried taping samples of each pill on calendars on which they had drawn suns and sunsets and moons” (Fadiman 1997, 48). According to the notes from the nurses, the Lee family did not properly understand the correct procedures in administering Lia’s medications which led
affords students and efficient means through which higher level thinking skills can be enhanced. The authors state that math should be “authentic.” A study by Cyr (2004) examines a gifted boy who used an accelerated math computer curriculum to challenge his intellect. A teacher of the gifted decided to do a case study on the effectiveness of accelerated computer math, in order to enrich a gifted student she had in her class. This student scored a 150 on the Otis Lennon Exams and had a 99th percentile
Overcoming Challenges to Conducting Online Surveys Jiali Ye Georgia State University, USA Chapter VIII AbstRAct The widespread use of personal computers in the work place and at home has created a new opportunity of conducting research. With the increasing accessibility of the Internet and e-mail, using the new medium to distribute surveys is gaining popularity among researchers. The online survey, however, is a “double-edged sword,” with the ability to access a large number of respondents
Graduate School: Overcoming Barriers to Success Kasey Kiesler HCS/504 September 24, 2012 Professor Brenda Harton Graduate School: Overcoming Barriers to Success The decision to attend graduate school can be one of immense commitment and responsibility. Success requires rigorous planning and well-defined goals, both short-term and long-term. Exceptional communication skills are also necessary to interact effectively with fellow classmates
Critically Analyse Student Writing Samples Analysing children’s writing is critically important because it allows teachers to have an understanding of what the child knows already, and what he/she needs to build on with their writing (Stewart, 2012). In the paragraphs ahead, two samples have been chosen and have been analysed using the Victorian Essential Learning Standards and the Western Australia First Steps Developmental Continuum. The Victorian Essential Learning Standards have established
fear of Public Speaking. Purpose To help individual overcome the fear of Public Speaking by understanding their fear and taking the plunge to get over those fears. We purpose to research and write a background report on the issues involved on overcoming the fear of public speaking. Background of the Problem Public speaking is not a talent that anyone could have. In fact, it is a way of learning skills and could build up by individual’s own will. It could be lot easier if a person enrolls
Entertainment Director Working on a cruise ship brings different challenges compared to working on land. It is a very demanding, challenging, stressful, and emotional environment. Employees will stay on the boat for six months at a time. They will leave family and friends and will not be able to communicate regularly. Some jobs are highly stressful and require more than 40 hours per week. Living conditions on a cruise also bring challenges. Employees often have to share already small rooms. Employees
state governments] Challenges: [Describe the key challenges the Department faces in serving these customers, e.g., long processing times; high call volume; low awareness of service; high error rates in providing service] Featured Actions: [Describe 1-3 key activities that the Department will undertake to improve this service] Service 2: [Insert Service Name] [Insert name of implementing agency/division/program, if appropriate] Overview: Key Customer Groups: Challenges: Featured Actions:
The Breakfast Club; Overcoming Stereotypes Visually The central theme of this poster is overcoming stereotypes. 5 students spend their Saturday in detention. At first they all succumbed to their stereotypes but as time passed, they all got to know each other and realized that they're not as different then they originally thought. The central theme/message of this movie is overcoming stereotypes and it becomes evident to viewers throughout the movie. This theme develops throughout the movie, starting
INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN MUSIC TOM SMIALEK SAMPLE CONCERT REPORT Return to MUSIC 5 ________________________________________ On October 15 I attended a concert by the NDR Symphony Orchestra of Hamburg at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. The performance consisted of only two pieces, yet both were met with enthusiastic applause and praise. The first piece performed was the Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35, by Piotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky, with the famous violinist Midori as
one’s life is a smooth sail; we all come into stormy weather.” This statement has more truth to it than one may think. In life, everybody reaches a rough point, a point where the light at the end of the tunnel seems dim, or even nonexistent. But overcoming this adversity is what builds character. Accepting and prevailing over life’s obstacles are what separate strong, independent-minded and forward-thinking people from those who give up and avoid their problems. Anne Moody, author of Coming of Age
Sample Essay (800 words) For the assignment question and analysis, see Sample essay 1 Education means considerably more than just teaching a student to read, write, and manipulate numbers. Computers, the Internet, and advanced electronic devices are becoming essential in everyday life and have changed the way information is gathered. How this new technology is utilized in the curriculum and managed by teachers will have an important role to play in widening the resource and knowledge base for
SAMPLE BUSINESS PLAN SAM’S KIDS STORE, INC Disclaimer: This is a sample business plan, so the company and business information are fictitious. This plan reflects our standard business plan model, and changes in outline and structure can be made as per client specifications. GENERAL COMPANY DESCRIPTION.......................................................................4 MARKETING PLAN................................................................................................8 C.Market
SWOT analysis & draw conclusions and/or forecasts from it. With these strategies, they can stay updated with consumer lifestyles and competitor new proposition development. Kraft foods can also conduct primary research by conducting surveys and sample promotions of their products ahead of release in order to test the market and its response. Lastly, they can hire lawyers or legal paralegals that help guide the company legally through key decisions. Law specialists will always be updated with
ITIL® Intermediate Lifecycle Stream: CONTINUAL SERVICE IMPROVEMENT (CSI) CERTIFICATE Sample Paper 1, version 6.1 Gradient Style, Complex Multiple Choice ANSWERS AND RATIONALES © The Official ITIL Accreditor 2012. The Swirl logo™ is a trade mark of the Cabinet Office. ITIL® is a registered trade mark of the Cabinet Office. ITIL Intermediate Lifecycle CSISample1 ANSWERSandRATIONALES v6.1. This document must not be reproduced without express permission from The Accreditor. Page 1 of 17 Version
anomaly. Now picture how you would live if you could not walk, do daily tasks, such as feeding yourself, brushing your teeth, going to the bathroom on your own, or writing, etc. I am sure you could only imagine the countless number of obstacles and challenges Nick faced just with things like life skills on a daily basis. However, Nick has overcome what most people would say is absolutely impossible, and he is now traveling world wide sharing his testimony, and he gives God all of the credit for his
SAMPLE Reflective Writing Assignments: COURSE: Going Local: Service-Learning to Link Entrepreneurship, Policy and Science (ASCI 297 and CDAE/NFS/PPS 195/295) INSTRUCTOR: Richard Schramm Written assignments are of two types: Reflections and Project Reports. Reflections: An essential element for student learning in service-learning courses is written and oral reflections on the field study experience, as well as on other elements of the course. To have an experience isn’t enough to ensure
supporting employees (Kochan, 2004; 2007). As Kochan (2004: 134) notes at the end of the 1990s „HR professionals lost any semblance of credibility as a steward of the social contract because most HR professionals have lost their ability to seriously challenge or offer an independent perspective on the policies and practices of the firm‟. The two approaches to HRM outlined above may not, however, be mutually exclusive and many argue that HRM should allow for mutually beneficial employer and employee
APA Sample Term Paper: Tutoring College Students with AD(H)D Andrea Shettle English Works! Department Gallaudet University APA Sample Term Paper 2 Sample APA Research Paper: Tutoring College Students with AD(H)D We have all heard of the schoolboy who doesn't know how to stay in his seat at school; instead he climbs furniture and makes noise during work time. We have also all known a schoolgirl who looks out the window quietly daydreaming
Today in 2014, 22,712 youth are without a place to call home in New York City (“Basic”). Graduating high school often proves to be an extreme challenge for those without a permanent home, especially when they must prioritize their time towards getting their next meal instead of going to class. Many struggle to get a proper education, resulting in students dropping out. Picturing a homeless teenager not only attending high school, but graduating and making it to an Ivy League college seems highly
Agricultural Education and Communication | Program Evaluation | Sampling | Israel, Glenn D Determining Sample Size1 Glenn D. Israel2 Perhaps the most frequently asked question concerning sampling is, "What size sample do I need?" The answer to this question is influenced by a number of factors, including the purpose of the study, population size, the risk of selecting a "bad" sample, and the allowable sampling error. Interested readers may obtain a more detailed discussion of the purpose of
Appendix C Sample Marketing Plan C1 APPENDIX C Sample Marketing Plan Star Software, Inc. Marketing Plan 1 I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Star Software, Inc., is a small, family-owned corporation in the first year of a transition from first-generation to second-generation leadership. Star Software sells custom-made calendar programs and related items to about 400 businesses, which use the software mainly for promotion. Star’s 18 employees face scheduling challenges, as Star’s business is highly seasonal
Sample persuasive message COMM/470 Communicating In The Virtual Workplace Electronic commerce has become a part of everyday lives. Many retail choices available through the Internet, which can save time, effort, and provide a greater selection. Electronic retailers (e tailers) realize this has become an increasingly competitive environment. These retailers must not only find new customers but also retain the existing customers. As with any retail-company, business research is
sample final spring10 Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The adage, "There is no such thing as a free lunch," is used to illustrate the principle that a.|goods are scarce.| b.|people face tradeoffs.| c.|income must be earned.| d.|households face many decisions.| ____ 2. Moira decides to spend two hours taking a nap rather than attending her classes. Her opportunity cost of napping is a.|the value of the knowledge she would have
oldest airline, and has a successful history. The main focus of this report is to identify some of Qantas challenges such as fuel efficiency, lack of communication between employers & employees, competition in the corporate customer market. Market tool will be used such as SOWT and PEST. Also, Exploring Macro & Micro environment and their effects on Qantas business process. • Sample Assignment: Part of the content removed By the end of this report a whole Qantas business analysis will
Sample Formal Speech Outline Title: What is a Migraine and how does it affect people? Name:Steve Smith General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform the audience on what a migraine headache is and how it affects the people who get them. Time: 5 minutes I. Introduction How many people in this class get headaches raise your hand? How many of you get them so severe that they disrupt what you are doing at the time? Those of you who raised your hand to either of those questions
Sample Question 5312 Fall 2009 Student:___________________________________________________________________ 1. Corporate governance include concerns about: A. business ethics and social responsibility. B. the responsibilities of the board of directors. C. equitable treatment of stakeholders. D. disclosures and transparency. E. all of the above. 2. The most powerful corporate governance legislation to date has been: A. the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002. B. the creation
Overcoming my Asthma and Completing a Marathon It all started when I was first born, “ Mr. And Mrs. Sadler I’m sorry to inform you but your son has asthma.” After that my life was going to become a roller coaster of medication, emergency room visits, and life long lessons along the way. There are many life long messages that I could explain to people, doing the right thing comes with consciences, being nice doesn’t always get you first but you feel better about yourself, and probably coming to
Personal and Professional Challenges Mojgan Soltani NURS 391 March 18, 2013 Sharon Thompson Personal and Professional Challenges Challenge is often viewed as a negative and rejecting word. In reality life would not move forward without unfavorable factors. Life is a series of pleasant and unpleasant elements and events combined together to take us to our desired destination. Obstacles help us to learn and grow in our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects during our lifespan
Comment lines: The challenges of introducing new technology Skill Level: Introductory Andre Tost (andretost@us.ibm.com) Senior Technical Staff Member IBM 06 Oct 2010 Technologies that are new to an organization present a number of issues simply because they are new. Such issues are rarely addressed properly or sufficiently, if at all. The lack of a formal process for introducing new technology into an IT environment is one of the biggest challenges faced by companies looking to leverage new products
Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination Keanna Jones Gen 200 March 18, 2010 Instructor: Jenta Young “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step” says Martin Luther King Jr. (Finest Quotes, Lift Your Spirit Up, 2010). Sounds simple enough to some, but for many people taking the first step can be quite difficult. In other words, putting off something intentionally that should be done is called procrastinating (Merriam-Webster, 2010). There are lots of reasons
Sample Persuasive Message COMM/470 Sample Persuasive Message The Internet has created many choices for consumers to shop within the privacy of their own home. The world of e-tailing has many competitors, striving to make a sale each and every time a consumer visits their website. In order to persuade the consumer to purchase a product, a business must effectively communicate the message about their product to the consumer. The primary purpose of a persuasive message is to have the receiver
thought processes. Most headings or sub-heading follow first and second level heading best practices. In most cases, first and second level headings are bold. Please do not bold anything on the title page. Learners are encouraged to review the handy sample research paper depicting rationale for APA 6th edition writing style best practices. Please incorporate a minimum of three or more scholarly references (no Wikipedia) in all written submissions unless otherwise instructed by the course facilitator
who make the decision of buying or not buying things for their children. Therefore the researchers expect customers from the adults who have children studying. The data was collected through judgment quota sampling. This is a non-probability sample in which a population subgroup is classified on the basis of researcher judgment which gave us more accurate results to measure the expected demand of this product. Since the study is still undergoing rigorous research, Muntinlupa will be the only
If we let our personal challenges destroy us, then we are nothing and have nothing to offer the world. It is important that we take control of our situation and use the personal hardship as an opportunity to better ourselves. It takes a keen eye and careful self-evaluation to remove any inclusions that will mar the beautiful diamond we possess in all of us. Each one of us is shaped into a distinctive cut of stone, giving way to different grades of clarity and color, making us rare, valuable, and
Challenges facing entrepreneurs Before looking at the challenges facing entrepreneurs, it is important to define who an entrepreneur is. Entrepreneurs are basically people who organize and operate businesses. They are commonly known as businessmen because they take the financial risk of running businesses. When a person decides to start or run their own business, there are a number of entrepreneurial challenges that are likely to be faced. Real entrepreneurs who love what they do don’t let
used to find the easiest and most convenient way. As for the students and faculty of Bohol Island State University – Main Campus, finding the easiest and the most convenient way in relation to subject evaluation process and class management is a challenge. These parts are critical. Most often in subject evaluation, students tend to overload subjects. This adding is based on prerequisites of subjects which the evaluation committee often fails to check. Another scenario is the varying numbers of enrolled
SAMPLE BALANCE SHEET Most accounting balance sheets classify a company's assets and liabilities into distinctive groupings such as Current Assets; Property, Plant, and Equipment; Current Liabilities; etc. These classifications make the balance sheet more useful. The following balance sheet example is a classified balance sheet. Sample Balance Sheet: Example Company Balance Sheet December 31, 2010 ASSETS | | | LIABILITIES | Current Assets | | | Current Liabilities | | | Cash
easy! The Outsiders tells the story of 14 year old Ponyboy Curtis,and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an “outsider”. As Ponyboy, the lower-class gang of "greasers" battle the "Socs," the rich kids, they learn about overcoming the obstacles in their life, which all revolve around social class. Throughout the story, Ponyboy goes through many obstacles including the death of several of his closest friends. He learned that it shouldn’t matter where someone lives, or what
Graduate School: Overcoming Barriers to Success Graduate School: Overcoming Barriers to Success The decision to attend graduate school can be one of immense commitment and responsibility. Success requires rigorous planning and well-defined goals, both short-term and long-term. Exceptional communication skills are also necessary to interact effectively with fellow classmates and faculty. Although completion of a Master’s program opens doors to many professional career opportunities, it does not
The challenges Political Muslim as individual and community also faced challenges in terms of political matter. It can be proved when there are no official figures to indicate how many Muslims live in Sweden. This is because the authorities refuse to publish the statistics on religion and culture. Due to that, there is a difficulty for researchers and analysts to know about the number of Muslim born, population’s composition, living condition and many more. Up to the year 2013, the country is welcoming
Teacher work Sample: Standard 7 Lauren M. Evins EED/495 May 13, 2012 Professor Mark McCall Teacher Work Sample: Standard 7 Standard 7: Reflections and Self-Evaluation In the education profession, it is necessary for teachers to create lesson plans that adhere to national, state, and district learning standards. The ability to successfully create and implement these lessons that have goals and specific learning objectives is the responsibility of the teacher. A way to evaluate the success
Introduction SAMPLE CASE ‐ Instructor has added comments in brackets[] Good Hands Healthcare (GHH), a nursing home provider and a major player in the American healthcare industry, is at a crossroads: the company has been facing financial trouble in recent years and the board must decide whether the current founder and CEO, George Jackson, is fit to revive the company and what can be done to turn the precarious situation around. External Analysis
anxiety goes too far it starts to interfere with the outcome of the test and that is not something that we want after studying for so long. After the test go and write down all of the things that you did to help you remain calm and build on these. Overcoming the anxiety is not something that will happen overnight, but every exam is a stepping stone to over coming this obstacle.