My Uncle is a general merchant (Business Man as locally called in Nigeria) and owns a good number of factories and chain of businesses. I always visited some of the Factories and Business office where I learned and understood production flow, inventory controls or warehouse management and customer satisfaction. ... Relocating to the United States about a year ago has presented an opportunity for me to study a MBA program which I believe is a step towards the right direction. My experiences so far has opened my mind to see ways on how I can transform my ideas into a viable business by learning ...

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Research in Business Education A significant development during the past fifteen years is the attention accorded research by professional organizations in business education. ... One obvious way of strengthening the basic business program is for professional educators to devote more time and attention to basic business in the preservice preparation of high school business teachers. ... Jones (34) discovered the following: a) Most high school business teachers prefer to teach the skill subjects rather than the basic business subjects. ... c) Business teachers who teach or have taught b...

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The kind and range of opportunities that Pace provides would expose me to situations that will help me develop new skills that will stay with me all my life. ... Being a part of the family who has businesses all over the state largely influenced my decision to choose Business Management as my career option. From a major in Business Management I hope to grasp the skills that will enable me to fulfill my aspirations to be one of the most successful young Business Man in India. The business programs provided by Pace to make the future Business leaders, interests me to great extent because this pr...

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My dream is to build my very own business, and I believe The George Washington University will help me become a well-rounded, generally educated, and most importantly, socially conscious businessman. ... The curriculum also offers students the opportunity to take courses in ethics, communication, and the humanities to enhance their skills as a well-rounded individual. ... Being a first generation American, I predominantly appreciate the opportunities this country has to offer. ... I find it rather ironic, yet appropriate, that I wish to begin my college career in the city that is the country&#...

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This will also open many opportunities in the future to express myself with children. ... Parents have an opportunity to have the child care of their approval. ... Without them then it's no use in having a business they are what make it. ... There also should be a professional appearance for your business. ... When I open my own daycare I want it to be the best opportunity for your child to flourish in a daycare setting....

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Successfully presenting and "selling" a training idea I would first explain that the profitability of Merck's business is driven by the productivity of Merck's people. ... By finding new ways to make employees more productive you can improve your companies ability to remain profitable in a competitive business world. ... To the Employee: * Most employees report a greater sense of job satisfaction when they are afforded the opportunity to expand their skill base * Employees increase their capabilities to positively impact their Annual Performance Review * Personal d...

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" Philosophy does not scream job opportunities. ... When asked whether or not an institution fulfills the purpose of providing students with work-related skill or with the opportunity to grow personally and intellectually, I believe it does both. ... As a philosophy major, my courses have a much different emphasis than those of a business major who's goal is to go into human resources. ... This is greatly contrasted with the more practical and job oriented application of a class on quantitative business principles. ...

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I want to learn the skills that successful business people know. ... I have a goal to become a better business owner. My partner and I started our own business without any experience in business management. ... I want to obtain a Bachelors Degree in Business Management. ... With this degree I will have opportunities open to me that I would not otherwise. ...

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Knowing that I had to balance school and work schedules, I considered a Master in Business Administration (MBA) or a Master in Computer Science (MCS) program. ... I want to go back to school to upgrade my current skill set and attain a better understanding of business. ... I hope this will help in my advancement of my career as I apply the lessons learned in class to the business world in which I work. ... The added advantage is that participation on teams with a diverse skill set allows for an appreciation of business issues from a larger perspective. ... The lessons that I learn while earn...

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Did Not Take an Internship Seriously and Being too Delicate Two years ago, my parents offered me an opportunity to be an intern at an international trade company. I felt being pushed by my parents and was unwilling to take this opportunities since I found it meaningless and boring. ... But in later years, I deeply regretted wasting this valuable opportunity to learn both business acknowledge and social kills. ...

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While devoting most of my time to architectural studies for six years, I found myself very interested in business-related subjects. I took few courses concentrated in marketing analysis and economics, and learned a lot of essential knowledge of business fundamentals. ... Through the experience, I have had opportunities to make friends from different cultural and educational backgrounds and to explore new perspectives on life. ...

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I have majored in business administration and I am currently preparing for my MBA. I am writing you this letter from Chania, Crete to express my deepest thanks and gratitude for your generous contributions to The Fund for American Studies that have allowed us this life-time opportunity of attending the International Institute for Political and Economic Studies (IIPES) 2003. ...

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Without schooling, an individual is looked down upon and does not receive opportunities to attain that higher position in his/her society. ... Society has become ignorant to the fact that there are individuals in this society that do not have the opportunity to receive a formal education, but does that mean that they cannot acquire knowledge in other ways? ... And in developing countries, a formal education is not widespread, which means that there will be a lesser opportunity for individuals to make a living. ... Drucker sees knowledge as a business. ...

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The need for learning organizations is due to organizations and businesses becoming more complex, dynamic, and globally competitive. Excelling in a dynamic business environment requires more understanding, knowledge, preparation, and agreement than one person's expertise and experience provides. Just because a business is dynamic, doesn't mean that everything happens at the snap of the fingers or overnight. ... A higher workload means less time to reflect on performance, less time to learn and little or no opportunity for improvement. ... Use of this discipline changes manage...

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Businesses are based around the computer. ... The Internet is evolving many aspects of business and it creates many new business opportunities. It is developing what is called the "New Business Environment", because it changes the way products are developed, distributed, marketed, sold, and serviced The Web is a great distribution tool, the information you place on your Web site can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ... Businesses are going to be on the Internet because it represents an additional and inexpensive resource for Desai - 4 finding customers because they can market dire...

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Accounting, finance, and business classes do explain accounting procedures, financing arrangements, and business structures, but do not focus much on personal finances, saving or investing. ... In the family of 2013, more than 70 percent of children live with two busy working parents or a single parent, which means more takeout, cheap replacement goods instead of the ability to fix or mend, and fewer opportunities to learn essential home skills within the home itself. ... Not every senior in high school will be attending college or will have an opportunity to take a class after graduation; so ...

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Millions of people, businesses and organizations take full advantage the endless possibilities that come with being part of the "global community"; and many colleges and universities are no exception. Institutions of higher learning are offering more and more opportunities for students to conveniently earn the degree of their choice. Online Statistically, the majority of students are enthusiastic about the many opportunities they're being given by taking online courses. ...

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This idea has the ability to be a good thing, but many schools and businesses overkill their systems with filters, rendering them useless. ... Censoring content may seem like the best option, but why not give students the opportunity to branch out their mind and learn about other things? ... Opportunities for learning are never a bad option. ...

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As head coordinator, my responsibilities included reinforcing connections with local businesses, such as CHUM Radio Kingston and Brown's Fine Foods, motivating students to volunteer, and publicizing the event through local media. ... As a member on our student council I have had the opportunity to assume roles both as a leader and collaborator to ensure that our goals are reached. ...

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I am very glad that I have the opportunity to better myself of by going to college. ... I am currently attending California State University, Fresno pursing in business. ... I am thankful that I have been offered opportunities to expand my knowledge. ...

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The introduction of computers to the modern workplace has changed not only the way work is conducted but also the pace by which business moves. ... The computer itself has evolved from being a tool to an essential business item. ... Naturally, without an adequate education, future job opportunities are diminished. ...

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With progressive education, students have the opportunity to experience education. . ... For Example, I own my own business, and because of continuity I have learned who to trust, how to sell my stuff to different kind of people, but at the same time this is linked directly to what I have learned from the business environment around me. ...

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. , teenagers learn few skills, have little opportunity for meaningful contact with adults and seldom gain work experience that will lead to further careers" from the essay Part-Time work Ethic: Should Teens go for It". ... Ben Wildavsky agrees in the essay "Mc Jobs" saying "Ninety-four percent of employees said their jobs helped them learn teamwork, 89 percent learned how to deal with customers, and 69 percent developed an awareness of how a business runs." ...

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Writing will be the most difficult subject for me because I never learned proper writing techniques so I hope to improve my writing skills to a level to where I can feel comfortable writing an essay or a business letter. ... But I realize that if I want to be more successful, or have an opportunity at a better job and be a role model for my kids then I need to make sure that I have goals that are attainable so I do not get discouraged or lose focus on why I returned to school in the first place....

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I watched my fathers business grow from building a few homes to building schools and Wal-Mart 3 stores. ... Everyone in this world has the opportunity to make thereself or break thereself. ...

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