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Product Management

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:56:29 +0200

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Power Point Marketing

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:25:58 +0200

Download the following two presentations in power point and study them for the exam next Friday 11th.

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READING

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:44:18 +0200

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PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH - MANAGEMENT: SWOT ANALYSIS

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:03:51 +0200

STUDY THIS POWER POINT FOR THE EXAM ON FRIDAY
GOOD LUCK,
MS. YULYAN
P.S. THERE'S ANOTHER PPT. WHEN YOU GO TO MY MEDIA. YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THAT ONE ALSO

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INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: REPORTED SPEECH

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:52 +0200

CHECK THIS POWER POINT AND TRY TO WORK THE ACTIVITIES IN PAGE 89 OF YOUR BOOKS.
GREETINGS,
MS. YULYAN

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READING FOR 5th GRADE LEVEL III SENIOR CLASS 2009

Tue, 26 May 2009 21:18:09 +0200

COMPULSIVE SHOPPING AND SPENDING
Published by the Institute for Addiction and Recovery

Compulsive shopping and spending is described as a pattern of chronic, repetitive purchasing that becomes difficult to stop and ultimately results in harmful consequences. It is defined as an impulse control disorder and has features similar to other addictive disorders without involving use of an intoxicating drug.
What behaviors indicate compulsive shopping and spending?
Behaviors typical of compulsive shopping and spending include the following:
• Shopping or spending money as a result of feeling disappointed, angry or scared
• Shopping or spending habits causing emotional distress in one's life
• Having arguments with others about one's shopping or spending habits
• Feeling lost without credit cards
• Buying items on credit that would not be bought with cash
• Feeling a rush of euphoria and anxiety when spending money
• Feeling guilty, ashamed, embarrassed or confused after shopping or spending money
• Lying to others about purchases made or how much money was spent
• Thinking excessively about money
• Spending a lot of time juggling accounts or bills to accommodate spending
Identification of four or more of the above behaviors indicates a possible problem with shopping or spending.
What problems are caused by compulsive shopping and spending?
Compulsive shopping or spending may result in interpersonal, occupational, family and financial problems in one's life. In many ways the consequences of this behavior are similar to that of any other addiction.
Impairment in relationships may occur as a result of excessive spending and efforts to cover up debt or purchases. Persons who engage in compulsive shopping or spending may become pre-occupied with that behavior and spend less and less time with important people in their lives. They may experience anxiety or depression as a result of the spending or shopping which may interfere with work or school performance.
Financial problems may occur if money is borrowed or there is excessive use of credit to make purchases. Often the extent of the financial damage is discovered only after the shopper or spender has accumulated a large debt that necessitates a drastic change in lifestyle to resolve. Recovery groups such as Debtors Anonymous have formed to help compulsive shoppers and spenders return to normal, appropriate patterns of buying.
What makes compulsive shopping and spending addictive?
There are many social and cultural factors that tend to increase the addictive potential of shopping and spending. The easy availability of credit and the material focus of society in general encourage people to accumulate possessions now and worry about financial responsibility later.
Society places a strong emphasis on one's outer appearance and many media personalities promote spending money to achieve a certain look that will bring about happiness. In addition, the accessibility of purchasing has been made easier with the arrival of online shopping and television programs devoted to buying goods 24 hours a day. Items can be purchased and ordered by express delivery to arrive quickly without the buyer having to leave home or personally interact with anyone else.
The shopping and spending activity itself is associated with a feeling of happiness and power which is immediately gratifying. The after effects of remorse and guilt drive the spender back to purchase again to be able to achieve that brief but intense emotional high. Research has shown that many compulsive shoppers and spenders also suffer from mood disorders, substance abuse, or eating disorders. As with any addiction, the person becomes dependent on the behavior to relieve negative feelings that cause them distress and discomfort.
Student: I decided for this reading which was more suitable for the topic we were discussing in unit 4. After reading this article, reflect on the topic and write your opinion about it. You must use 150 words or more. Enjoy the reading.

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Mergers in the Air? Microsoft/Yahoo and Delta/Northwest

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:22:25 +0100

Published: April 16, 2008 in Knowledge@Wharton

The ongoing takeover battle between Microsoft and Yahoo has taken several surprising turns over the past few weeks. After rejecting Microsoft's unsolicited $44.6 billion offer in late February, Yahoo has announced a two-week ad testing program with its main search rival, Google, and has reportedly entertained a possible merger with Time Warner's AOL. Meanwhile, Microsoft was rumored to be considering News Corp. as a possible ally in acquiring Yahoo. While spectators wait for the next twist in this saga, another headline-making deal has been announced: a merger between Delta and Northwest Airlines to become the world's largest airline. Knowledge@Wharton spoke with Wharton management professor Saikat Chaudhuri and Wharton legal studies and business ethics professor Kevin Werbach to find out whether these deals make sense and for whom.

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After reading the interview with professor Saikat Chaudhuti and professor Kevin Werbach write a comment giving your opinion about this two mergers.

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Writing a Business Letter

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:49:55 +0200

DEAR STUDENTS - ADVANCED LEVEL

FOR THIS TASK YOU WILL HAVE TO DOWNLOAD THE THE FILE "Writing a Business Letter", read it and then download the file "Business Letter Self-Assessment Test", answer the questions and send it to my e-mail as an attachment document.

Enjoy the reading

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CAMBIO DE FECHA PARA CLASE DE RECUPERACIÓN

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:09:48 +0200

DEBIDO A QUE YA TIENEN UNA CLASE PROGRAMADA PARA EL DIA 10 DE MAYO A LA MISMA HORA, SE HA TENIDO QUE REPROGRAMAR NUESTRA CLASE DE RECUPERACIÓN PARA EL SÁBADO 24 DE MAYO DE 4PM A 6PM EN EL AULA 103. MUCHAS GRACIAS POR SU COMPRENSIÓN.

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CLASE DE RECUPERACION ENGLISH I ALAS PERUANAS

Wed, 07 May 2008 06:51:52 +0200

La clase de recuperación sera el día sabado 10 de Mayo de 4pm a 6pm. dos horas despues de nuestra clase normal. Nos vemos el Sabado.

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Mergers in the Air? Microsoft/Yahoo and Delta/Northwest

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:30:31 +0200

Published: April 16, 2008 in Knowledge@Wharton

After reading the interview with professor Saikat Chaudhuti and professor Kevin Werbach write a comment giving your opinion about this two mergers.

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Dow Chemical plans to cut 1,000 jobs

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:16:03 +0200

READ THE ARTICLE AND LEAVE A COMMENT ABOUT IT. HOW IMPORTANT IS TAXATION IN THE ECONOMY OF A COMPANY?

STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Firm says it will reduce workforce by about 2.3 percent of its work force Plan to rid itself of underperforming businesses and boost its global efficiency The company employs about 43,000 people worldwide

Dow Chemical announced Tuesday it is cutting 1,000 jobs, or about 2.3 percent of its work force, as part of a plan to rid itself of underperforming businesses and boost its global efficiency.
The U.S. company, one of the nation's biggest chemical makers, said it will exit the automotive sealers business within the next nine to 18 months in North America, Asia and Latin America. It will look at options in its European operations.
Other cutbacks include idling a styrene plant in Camacari, Brazil, on January 1 and closing a cellulose manufacturing facility in Aratu, Brazil, in the first quarter of next year.
Wholly owned subsidiary Union Carbide will shut down its polypropylene facility in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, before the end of the year, and the company will significantly reduce research and development and other functions at a facility in South Charleston, West Virginia.
"Today's announcement reflects our commitment to prune businesses that are not delivering appropriate value and tackle tasks more efficiently across the entire organization ... freeing up capital and resources that will be redirected toward value-creating growth opportunities," Andrew N. Liveris, Dow's chairman and chief executive, said in a statement.
Dow expects the cuts will result in a charge of $500 million to $600 million for write-downs and severance packages in the fourth quarter of 2007. The company said it expects to save $180 million a year once the moves are made.
Dow reported a 21.3 percent drop in profit in the third quarter due to changes in German tax laws, higher domestic tax rates and charges for research and development. It posted net income after paying preferred dividends of $403 million, or 42 cents per share, compared with a year-earlier profit of $512 million, or 53 cents per share.
The company employs about 43,000 people worldwide.
Dow Chemical shares fell 49 cents to close at $41.05 Tuesday.

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BUSINESS MEETING: BUSINESS PROPOSALS

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:26:51 +0200

Sam and Gary, employees at a sporting goods company, discuss the results of recent survey administered by their complany.
Students Consolidation:
Answer the five questions and then write the conversation (role play)
Thanks and remember the exam is TOMORROW (APRIL 3rd)

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I'M BACK

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:28:03 +0100

I was on vacations but I'm back and ready to work.

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Debate Over Supermarket Club Cards Information

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:55:18 +0100

From a news story by
CNN San Francisco Reporter Greg Lefevre

May 4, 1999

A supermarket club card is a new way for people to save money on items they buy. People used to cut out coupons to save money. Now they use a card that looks like a credit card when they pay for items. Only people with cards can get the lower price.

To get a card, people must give out their name, address, and other personal information. Everything club card-users buy is stored on a computer in a file with their name on it. In the coupon days, no one kept track of the things people bought. Now, computers allow huge amounts of information to be saved.

In order to save money with the cards, people could lose privacy. So far, the information, or data, is private. But that could change. There are many companies who might be interested in knowing what people buy. For instance, an insurance company might want to know if their clients buy healthy food, or if people buy a lot of medicine from the store.

A California Senator, Debra Bowen, wants to make sure there are laws to protect data kept on computers. She says, "The laws that govern privacy really haven't caught up with technology."

"With the computer revolution of the past 10 to 15 years, privacy is a thing of the past......."
- Grocery Shopper
Stores that use club cards have promised to keep the information private. Some people are afraid the stores might change their minds if companies offered enough money. Some people say the information is worth as much as treasure.

Nearly two-thirds (2/3) of American families use Frequent Purchase Cards (another name for store club cards). Ninety percent (90%) of those companies say they will keep the information private. Video rentals are now private. Credit card companies can't tell others where you shop. Telephone companies can't sell a list of numbers you call. But, all of this information is on a

computer and could be given out. Some people think the store's promise is good enough. Others aren't so sure.

Jon Golinger of the California Public Interest Research Group says,

"What you eat.
What you drink.
When you're sick.
When you're healthy,
is clearly valuable."

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CULTURAL DIFFERENCES

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:16:03 +0200

It is vital to consider the culture of the country you are dealing with
Many managers agree that an understanding of cultural differences is essential when doing business abroad. The following cases illustrate what happens if business people do not take into account the culture of the countries they are dealing with.

The importance of the family in Saudi Arabia
Mr Byrd was an ex-US State Department employee hired by a wellknown multinational corporation to be its "man in Riyadh", Saudi Arabia. This retired American diplomat went to the home of a Saudi, Mr Fouad, to try to interest him in participating in a local joint venture with his company. A middleman who knew them both had introduced them. As this was a first meeting, the men's conversation began with small talk that made Mr Byrd a little impatient.
Questions such. as "how are you doing? how was your flight? how is your family? and how is your father?" were common. Mr Byrd, familiar with all these obligatory formalities of greeting, answered "Fine". "Oh, my father, yes, well, he is fine, but he is getting a little deaf. I saw him a few months ago during Christmas when we took him out of the nursing home for a few days".
From that point everything froze up. Mr Byrd's mission was completely derailed. Mr Fouad remained gracious enough but was obviously uninterested in doing any business with Mr Byrd.

Source: Orly Borges Personal Collection

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The Bermuda Triangle (for 5th grade students)

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:12:14 +0200

The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil's Triangle, is a region of the Atlantic Ocean in which a number of aircraft and surface vessels have disappeared in what are said to be circumstances that fall beyond the boundaries of human error or acts of nature. Some of these disappearances have been attributed to the paranormal, a suspension of the laws of physics, or activity by extraterrestrial beings by popular culture. Although a substantial documentation exists showing numerous incidents to have been inaccurately reported or embellished by later authors, several others remain unexplained.

Activity.
Write a comment on this unexplained events that have been happening in this area. Use your own ideas, opinion.

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English as a Global Language

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:54:44 +0200

English has become the dominant international language in communications, science, business, aviation, entertainment, radio and diplomacy.
The influence of the British Empire is the primary reason for the initial spread of the language far beyond the British Isles. Following World War II, the growing economic and cultural influence of the United States has significantly accelerated the spread of the language.
Because a working knowledge of English is required in certain fields, professions, and occupations, English is studied and spoken by up to a billion people around the world, to at least a basic level.
Because English is so widely spoken, it has often been referred to as a "global language". While English is not an official language in many countries, it is currently the language most often taught as a second language around the world. Some linguists believe that it is no longer the exclusive cultural sign of "native English speakers", but is rather a language that is absorbing aspects of cultures worldwide as it continues to grow. It is, by international treaty, the official language for aerial and maritime communications, as well as one of the official languages of the European Union, the United Nations, and most international athletic organisations, including the International Olympic Committee.

English is the language most often studied as a foreign language in the European Union (by 89% of schoolchildren), followed by French (32%), German (18%), and Spanish (8%).

Books, magazines, and newspapers written in English are available in many countries around the world. English is also the most commonly used language in the sciences. In 1997, the Science Citation Index reported that 95% of its articles were written in English, even though only half of them came from authors in English-speaking countries.

Taken from: Wikipedia 27/08/07

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