ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR After studying chapter 15 and listening to class lecture,you should be able to: Identify the six key elements that define an organization’ s structure. Explain the characteristics of a bureaucracy. Describe a matrix organization. Explain the characteristics of a virtual organization. Summarize why managers want to create boundaryless Read more…
The Concept of Development Definitions, Theories and Contemporary Perspectives Definitions of Development For almost every writer a different definition of development exists Important to first distinguish between: a. Development as a state or condition-static b. Development as a process or course of change- dynamic Meaning of Development-Todaro Development is not Read more…
Corporate Strategy: Vertical Integration and Diversification What Is Corporate Strategy? Corporate strategy Corporate strategy is the way a company creates value through the configuration and coordination of its multi-market activities Quest for competitive advantage when competing in multiple industries Example: Jeffrey Immelt’ s initiative in clean-tech and health care industries Read more…
Three-Dimensional Computer Animation Erli Ling Introduction Animation all moving imagery involves a sequence of still images played back quickly enough for your eye to see them as continuous still images are produced individually is known as animation Computer-generated animation the impact of this goes well beyond what you normally think Read more…
Problem: Tough competition and demanding customers. Solutions: Redesigned order and production processes reduce costs, increase revenue, and improve customer service. Oracle E-Business Suite makes it possible to build cars to order and forecast demand and production requirements more accurately. Demonstrates IT’ s role in analyzing market trends and monitoring quality, Read more…