Mastering Spanish Grammar and Literature: A Comprehensive Analysis
The Nominal Phrase
The nominal phrase is a grammatical structure whose kernel is a noun.
The Verb Phrase
The verb phrase is a grammatical structure whose core is a verb.
Concordance
Because a subject and a verb phrase must unite to form a sentence, their nuclei must match in number and grammatical person. This is called concordance.
Ellipsis
In some sentences, the subject is omitted. This is called ellipsis and is used to avoid unnecessary repetitions.
Impersonal Sentences
Some impersonal sentences do not
Read MoreWork-Life Balance: Flextime, Telecommuting, and Workplace Stress
Class 3-10-2015
Video About Time
Key Dimensions of Flextime
- Core hours (number of hours they have to work)
- Bandwidth
- Flexible hours (number of hours employee can control)
- Length of work week (how many hours people work in the week)
- Banking hours
- Variability of employee schedules (key issue: do you have control over the size, how many hours you work)
- Supervisor’s role (are they comfortable with that)
- Choice of starting/quitting times
- Variable vs. constant length of day
- Core time (differs from core hours, this
Figures of Speech and Text Construction: A Comprehensive Resource
Chiasmus: An Inadequate Example of (K)
Figures of Construction: The Whole of Expressive or Peculiar Resources of the Literary Language
Metaphor
Metaphor is the substitution of one term for another based on a relationship of similarity.
Hyperbaton
Hyperbaton is the alteration of the normal order of a sentence by changing the position of its terms.
Comparison
Comparison connects two terms based on a relationship of similarity through an explicit link.
Euphemism
Euphemism is the substitution of a harsh term
Read MoreEffective Study Strategies and Note-Taking for Students
Motivation Strategies for University Students
People have different sources of motivation. Here are three strategies that university students can use to develop motivation:
- Studying together is beneficial. When students meet and discuss a certain subject, new ideas are born. This enriches their thinking and engraves information in their brains.
- Rewarding oneself is also motivating. After a long day of studying in a library with classmates, there’s nothing more rewarding than hanging out with favorite
International Accounting Standards: Convergence and IFRS
Chapter 3
- Convergence and Harmonization of Accounting Standards
- Harmonization: Reducing alternatives while maintaining flexibility in accounting practices. Allows different standards if no logical conflicts.
- Convergence: Adopting one set of standards internationally. Main objective of IASB.
- Arguments For and Against International Convergence
Pros
- Expedite global capital market integration, easier cross-listing.
- Facilitate mergers and acquisitions.
- Reduce investor uncertainty and cost of capital.
- Reduce
Management Theories: Evolution and Modern Practices
Evolution of Management Theories
Classical Management Theory (1880-1930)
- Scientific Management by F.W. Taylor
- Administrative Management by Henri Fayol
- Bureaucratic Management by Max Weber
Neoclassical Management Theory (1930-1950)
- Human Relations Movement
- Behavioral Sciences Movement
Modern Management Theory (1950 Onwards)
- Quantitative Approach
- System Approach
- Contingency Approach
Classical Management Theory
1. Scientific Management
Frederick W. Taylor (Chief Engineer in Bethlehem Steel Company, USA) – Father
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