What was the purpose of the SATs? Are they still a reasonable way to test our knowledge? The SATs were originally created to test the knowledge of high school students. This test forced most schools to adopt a common curriculum and made it easier to test mass amounts of students. At the time the SATs […]
We all think that the stereotype of school is bad, full of bullies, blah blah blah. For those of you that think that, you might actually wanna try school and listen to people not just show up and be bored. School is the place to learn to have a good future. You can decide to […]
“Galileo should have been burned at the stake for advocating ‘we should believe our eyes instead of the Bible!’” (Anonymous commenter “Is creationism important…?”). As represented by this statement, some Christians feel creationism is necessary for upholding the truth of the Bible. A challenge to the Bible in our nation’s public schools represents a challenge […]
Business Analysis is a set of tasks and techniques used as a connection between stakeholders. These help them to understand the firm’s structure and policies. The process can also recommend solutions which help to attain business goals. In order to apply Business Analysis effectively, analysts employ different analytical tools. I will discuss all the tools […]
In the business world, the terms Business Analytics and Business Analysis are often used interchangeably. Even though there are some obvious differences between the 2 processes, people tend to equate them. There, of course, are some similarities between the 2 processes. Business Analytics and Business Analysis have some common functions. They are: – Analyze and […]
If you want to earn the designation of Certified Business Analysis Professional but are confused where to start, you’ve come to the right place. I’ll break the process down into six small steps. I will briefly explain the process and discuss how you must prepare. Data suggests that many people who apply for the exam […]
Before we venture into the details on this important topic, let’s briefly discuss what business impact analysis is. Business impact analysis, also called BIA, is a vital part of any company’s business continuance plan. Two things make BIA up. They are: The exploratory component. This reveals any vulnerabilities in the system The planning component. This […]
Business Analysis is a very commonly used term in the business world. It is set of tasks and techniques which are used as a link between stakeholders. The analysis can assist you to better understand the structure and policies of your company. With the process, you can also find new ways to reach important goals. […]
Over the last decade, Singapore has shown extraordinary economic growth. Today it is considered a high-income economy. The growth is driven by several factors. Some of them are private consumption expenditure, local and external demand, and investments. Singapore’s leading sectors like as pharmaceutical and petroleum refining industry have the potential to attract other countries to […]
China is among the most attractive locations in the world. It has also grown to become one of the strongest powers. This rise boosted international business. The legal system too has been improved. Foreign investors seek business in China mainly because of 3 things. They are: Size of the market The very low cost of […]
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the world’s most visible and recognizable consumer electronics brands. Apple has long been an investor favorite because of its strong revenue growth and high return on investment. Even though it started as a traditional computer company, Apple now designs and manufactures a wide variety of electronic devices, including […]
Nokia (NYSE: NOK), based in Finland, was once the world’s premier manufacturer and marketer of mobile phones. Unfortunately, it has been unable to adapt to changing market conditions created by the introduction of smartphones and the rise of aggressive competitors such as Apple Inc. and Samsung. Nokia’s problems and struggles are clearly exposed by its […]
Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) is one of the world’s largest and most prominent hotel operators. Currently, Marriott operates around 4,200 hotels in 79 countries and territories.[1] The company’s properties operate under 19 different brands,[2] including Ritz-Carlton and J.W. Marriott. Its properties include luxury, boutiques, suites, and apartment hotels as well as resorts. Marriott is currently […]
Nestle S.A. (OTC: NSRGY) is a multinational packaged foods and beverage manufacturer headquartered in Switzerland. It is widely considered to be the world’s largest food manufacturer, with more than 2000 brands and operations in 197 countries.[1] Nestle reported revenues of $99.09 billion on December 31, 2015, and estimated sales of $92.62 billion for the current […]
Samsung Electronics Co. Limited (OTC: SSNLF) is actually the consumer electronics subsidiary of the Samsung Group, a conglomerate based in Suwon, South Korea. Outside of Korea, Samsung is best known as the world’s largest manufacturer of mobile phones and smartphones, including the highly popular and successful Galaxy. It is also the world’s largest manufacturer of […]
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) is the third largest “big box” discount store operator in the United States after Walmart Stores Inc. and Costco Wholesale. Unlike Walmart and Costco, Target has no significant operations outside the United States. Target suffered heavy losses from a poorly planned and badly executed expansion into Canada, its first attempt to […]
Ford (NYSE: F) is one of the oldest and most iconic automobile manufacturers in the world. The company’s founder, Henry Ford, is widely credited with launching the modern automobile industry by creating a mass market for cars. Ford is currently ranked the fifth most valuable automotive brand in the world by Statista[1] and the seventh […]
Best Buy Co. (NYSE: BBY) is the largest operator of consumer electronics stores in the United States, with 1,779 locations and $39.49 billion in revenue as of July 31, 2015. Best Buy is also a major player in the world of ecommerce; BestBuy.com was the sixth largest ecommerce website in the United States, with 31 […]
High school holds some of the best years of a person’s life. We are young! We are the youth of America! There are so many opportunities ahead of us that we can pursue with hard work and ambition on our side. Those of us who work hard, will without a doubt go the furthest. How […]
Lunch is an important meal of the day and it is eaten at school. It boosts our metabolism and gives us energy for the rest of the day. But it’s probably one of the biggest problems at our school. We are advised to eat healthy but we can’t always do that with the choices that […]
I believe that the world is filled with people who are assholes, people who are evil, people who are good, people who are vindictive, and people who are religious through and through, but no matter what people will always find something in common and will always be able to talk to each other and will […]
Old fashioned textbooks have been used for centuries. Thousand of textbooks used in elementary, middle, high schools, in colleges, med school, for about any subject from reading to math to science textbooks. Basically, all schools have some sort of textbooks that students use to help them with their studies. Now, everyday new technology is being […]
With stacking statistics proving damaging effects of stress on teens, it’s shocking that teens are still given up to five or more hours of homework a night, while statistically, academic pressure is a leading cause of stress in teens.The majority of parents and teachers believe that homework is a student’s opportunity to reinforce or practice […]
Almost every teacher gives homework, while almost no student likes to do homework. Homework can be a good thing and can be used for practice, but it can also be a bad thing. When homework is given students are just sent home to the work, but have you ever thought about what happens if they […]
Mr. Limmina is my favorite teacher that I have had so far because he is an all around great guy. He is my favorite teacher that I have had so far because he knows how to teach and had funny catch lines. One reason why I chose Mr. Limmina is because he is very funny […]
An analogy to my life is a book. A book has a broad number of possibilities. Books can be science fiction, realistic fiction, historical fiction, biography, autobiography, expository, persuasive, and really anything you want it to be. Books are like birds. Birds have thousands of different species, yet no one species is “better” than the […]
“We’re going to start this year with a review of fractions!” The fact that my sister is hearing that sentence in fifth grade is discouraging. Her class hasn’t even started utilizing variables, though my fourth-grade cousin in India is solving quadratic equations. Still, we continue to ask ourselves why American children are becoming less interested […]
Earlier this year, Oklahoma made news by deciding to stop the funding of the AP United States history course by a vote of 11-4. The UC Irvine school newspaper claims that, they felt that the course spent too much time on the “plights of the marginalized groups ” and not enough on the “valiance and […]
In today’s world, people are following the rapid trend of life and tend to forget its value. Unfortunately, I was one of those people. I used to choose things which are easy for me, and by all means, I have to make them come true. However, that is not what life is about. Thanks to […]
School – a word revered by adults and dreaded by children. School can shape children’s futures, influence important decisions and transform society. Needless to say, education has a massive impact on our everyday lives. However, there are many issues in our current schooling system. These problems may seem trivial, but if they were removed from […]
