Saving Time

At the point when the clock passes one moment, the past time would be history and there was no real way to return to time. I'm the sort of individual who esteem each and every moment in my life. I wouldn't fret to invest a long measure of energy to accomplish something that was significant, yet I would not burn through my opportunity to accomplish something that I thought about pointless or sitting around. The previous summer one of my companions spent her entire summer going to class. She took scarcely any classes at Mesa College. She attempted to complete school as quick as possible by taking as much classes as possible over the school year and summer too. I generally offer her guidance regarding hurrying through school, since you can miss the significant things in life by racing through it. I want to spend half of the mid year to go to class and the other half getting a charge out of the late spring. For instance, a year ago I went through the initial two months of my mid year break taking three classes at SDSU. After that I spent the remainder of the mid year go out with my companions, outdoors, and gatherings. In a quarter of a year of that late spring, I could take additional class for school and furthermore have a ton of fun simultaneously. The vast majority feel that eating cheap food can spare time, be that as it may, I favor going through two hour at home preparing my own feast as opposed to eating at a café or an inexpensive food store. At the point when you eat at an eatery you can't have a similar feeling as eating comfortable in light of the fact that the fulfillment, the vitality and thought isn't in the dinner that you eat. For example, when you cook a dinner for your affection one, for example, companions, and family. You would put all your idea and vitality to make a decent feast to impart to them. My sister consistently prefers to do everything early. At whatever point her educator dole out any undertaking that is expected in multi week, she would keep awake until late around evening time to complete it on the main day. At some point I asked her â€Å"Why did all of you these stuff so early, when it not due until next week?† Then my sister just grinned and revealed to me that she attempted to spare time since she didn't care to require some serious energy doing a certain something. She rather completes one thing early at that point goes on with something else. Nonetheless, I didn't think it was a smart thought to spare time, in light of the fact that my sister utilizes her resting hour to accomplish something that she consider spare time. She just not thinks about her wellbeing by any means, which was significant thing in our life. Numerous individuals appeared to burn through their time on superfluous things throughout everyday life. Time ought to be a worth second throughout everyday life. Utilize the time admirably in such a case that you race through things in life you to accomplish something, you probably won't realize you have missed. In any case, on the off chance that you invest a long measure of energy in accomplishing something that was useless, at that point it would be an exercise in futility. Fortune every second in our life in light of the fact that once time pass, that past crossroads throughout our life would be history. Sparing Time Name: Adil chahib Saving Time the executives decides by the distinction among fruitful and ineffective individuals. Effective individuals can adjust the objectives they wish to accomplish and obligations. Also, this achievement originates from their capacity to their time ideally considering their goals. There are two sorts in our lives: Type I: A troublesome time arranging, or overseeing how much time we spend in our essential needs, for example, eating, comfort, family relations and social strategic. It is a period can't utilize it a ton in what has been assigned a level of significance to keeping balance in our life.Type II: Time that can be composed and figured out how to commit to function, our own lives. Would we be able to exploit this time? Would we be able to improve our profitability? Before I give a few advices for time the board. I need to portray a portion of the reasons sitting around idly. Time squandering is characterized as: all that keeps you from adequately accompl ish your objectives. †Planning: implies the absence of objectives and needs, Overemphasis on needs, leave the action before its expiry, the absence of a cutoff time for the fulfillment, attempting to achieve a lot at once. Association: Disorganization Profile, carry out the responsibility more than once, rehashed endeavors without result, the absence of clearness of the position and obligation, there is more than one president for one worker. †Employment: Problems for staff, undeveloped staff and Non-fitting, restoration higher or lower than wanted. †Implementation: The craving to finish the work alone, a diminishing in the degree of improvement, Inability to oversee strife. †Control: The nonattendance of administrative guidelines, the nonappearance of managerial productivity. Interchanges: Lack of correspondence clearness vertical and flat, no association gatherings, false impressions. †Decision-production: Postponement, Poor choices. People can't sort out their time without clear objectives, plans and needs. Arranging is forward looking, work situated . The future, that is, it starts with setting the passageway, Then draw the path paving the way to this point. Accomplishing the work program (note pad) to accomplish your objectives at short (one year, for instance) expressing the business assignments and obligations that will achieve, and the dates of the start and the finish of fruition, and timing of personal†¦ tc. Here are a few focuses to assist us with creating sparing time: - Type the explanation that prompts the loss of your time. †Number of issues for the most part brought about by sitting around idly. †Stop utilizing counterfeit reasons, for example, the requirement for more data. A day contains twenty-four hours and this is sufficient for others to oversee enormous ventures, yet for some it isn't sufficient to oversee straightforward, exploiting the time decides the contrast among progress and disappointment. Achievement implies accomplishing a harmony between the destinations and obligations required under the methods accessible, thus through time the board or other self-management.Concerning the time at work, there are numerous representatives gone to the gatherings or the workplace only for burning through the time, and burning through different people’s time. Working such a large number of hours, or be available in all gatherings doesn’t legitimize the nature of work. As indicated by Robert C. Pozen (June 15, 2012),’’be arranged to disapprove of solicitations that don’t matter ‘’ (Stop Working All Those Hours). Furthermore, it is acceptable to sparing time on the off chance that we: Decline meeting: implies don't acknowledge to be in gatherings and clarify the outstanding task at hand and solicitation to see the meeting’s ones. Likewise erase messages: not every one of them. In any case, just keep and react to the most significan t ones.Finally dial down the exertion: implies on the off chance that we can't state ‘’no’’ to a specific solicitation, perceive that it might just require a B+ exertion. It’s difficult to spare time at work on the grounds that there are a few components influencing time as: Pressure by bosses, Pressures of work with respect to subordinates, Pressure coming about because of the nature and states of work, Pressure coming about because of arranging, Pressures coming about because of association, Pressure controller. As per Alex Chris, (October 24, 2012), ‘’there are 9 different ways to deal with the time at work: - write in a bit of paper. - focus on the significant exercises find beneficial time. - don't delay things for some other time. - start work and finish it without interference. - delegate occupations to others. - plan a correspondence. - sort out the workplace. ’’(www. manageyourlifenow. com). Once in a while we nee d rest and break to accomplish the objective, so what we do is close the PC, close the telephone, shut down the TV or anything that makes clamor. Take a short rest. That gives more vitality for consistently. Likewise dozing around evening time is better. What I comprehended from these ways is in the event that we need to deal with our time well, we need to search for adequacy and efficiencies.Efficacy: to perform work appropriately and arrive at the ideal outcome. Effectiveness: the presentation of work in the correct way and getting to the ideal outcome, however with insignificant exertion, time and cost. we have to benefit and Exploit negligible occasions, times among duties and activities, (for example, the utilization of the vehicle, holding up at the specialist, travel, sitting tight for suppers, anticipated guests). We should know How we invest energy, at that point disintegrate and distinguish times peripheral, and build up an arrangement of activity to profit them as much as possible.Also don't surrender earnest for the things superfluous. As indicated by Cameron Chapman ’’bellow are sixteen hints to assist us with bettering dealing with our time: 1) Get sorted out. 2) Separate work Space from Everything-Else Space. 3) Take preferred position of time the executives instruments. 4) Set objectives. 5) Set cutoff times. 6) Plane Ahead. 7) Prioritize. 8) Delegate or re-appropriate. 9) Optimize your procedures. 10) Learn to state ‘’no’’. 11) Learn when you work brute. 12) Set ordinary working hours. 13) Don’t sit around idly 14) Avoid performing multiple tasks. 15) Take visit breaks. 16) Maintain. ’’Set cutoff times are significant on the off chance that we need to stop dawdling, so we can make a timetable with clear due dates at that point follow the schedule. We comprehend from these tips that Time is valuable. Hence, we should benefit from time as well as possible, appropriately, and eventuall y there are a couple of tips, as certain researchers state encourages us very wiling model: Focus on the objective consistently , know our objective, know about our objective and afterward we will feel achievement when we complete each assignment, recollect what looks for plainly in our psyche, we will acknowledge then that it is important to endeavor to get things done.Also Keep our psychological and physical wellbeing, it is important to do the best conveyance frameworks and our time for a superior life, it prompts great wellbeing and the life of the association, we requirement for good wellbeing to appreciate the accomplishments ought to likewise be acceptable. Nothing is a higher priority than our wellbeing, keeping our self healthy gives us vitality, continuance, and furthermore makes us increasingly liberal and less tense, and exercise make us think better (Sports Life).Be a spectator on our self, and the simplest method to create self-inspiration is to keep a reasonable visio

Amounts, Percents, and Bases of Percent Problems

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The Infected

The Infected When it comes to immune systems, Im the most arrogant person youll ever meet. No, seriously, if you ever tell me youre coughing, or your nose is running, or your legs going to fall off, dont expect any sympathy. Ill probably just be a jerk and say something like I never get colds or the last time I was sick was 1918 or MY leg would never fall off because my immune system is better than yours. Can you see where this is going? Pride goeth before the fall. Last week, III have a lot trouble admitting it. Even after several days of waking up with razorblades in my throat (thats how it felt, anyway), constantly having to blow my nose and general unattractiveness, I still insisted to my rather skeptical hallmates that I dont get sick. Then I dragged my sorry ego over to MIT Medical, where they tested me for strep (negative. First test ever I willingly failed =P) and told me to sleep a lot and come back if it gets any worse. WORSE?! So I guess Im not used to being in this condition, because I really felt at that point that the only way to get worse would be to get better because there wasnt any possible way I could feel MORE sick. I went to the doctor willingly, which is a rare thing for me, because I was seriously concerned about my LIFE (aka getting psets done)and he tells me to sleep a lot. Which I did, over the three day weekend, but today during class I was still concerned I would infect my arabic partner. Im sure they werent too pleased to be placed with me. Oh well. Itsnot like I have a choice (wow, that was the worst joke ever. I should be fired). So it turns out Im not the only one suffering. It seems like everyone has what I have, or more likely the other way around.Today when meeting my group for my **CI-H class, one girl showed up without a voice! (Come on, how unprepared can you get?) It turns out that three of us missed the class last week because we were all THAT sick. And one of the deans from S^3 went home sick today, and today another girl in my arabic class walked in with asthmatic pneumonia after missing over a weeks worth of lectures! This is pretty bad, guys. They should just shut down the world a couple days and let everyone recover. Incidentally, yesterday I saw these two posters on the wall of a bathroom: (And then a girl walked in, and I left really fast, because I probably looked like a weirdo taking a picture of a poster on a bathroom wall, which is exactly what I was.) But it got me thinking. How did I getyou knowget..si-si-ACHOO (oh, sorry, I sneezed, but I said the word. Really.).anyway? It must take a lot to knock out an immune system like this. And then it all came together, like that moment in a Hollywood movie when the main character has an epiphany with mini-flashbacks as if the audience isnt smart enough to figure it out. Keyboards, petri dishes, epidemic, poor ventilation *Athena clusters! I never used to spend time in Athena clusters before this semester because Senior Houses printer, Pulp-fiction (Yeah, we name our printers at MIT), actually used to work. But its been broken for awhile, and now, in the midst of flu season, Ive been going to Athena clusters pretty often to print offeverything. This is the cluster found on the fifth floor of the student center: Note that there is poor ventilation, keyboards that probably have been home to every flu seasons worst killers for decades and a lack of hand sanitizer available, even though they have hand santizer dispensers next to the buttons of elevators on the first floor, because its sooo hard to press one button with the sleeve of your jacket or something. Not even the door is left open, ever, because you need a code to get in. (Or maybe its really just to contain the diseases found there) So thats it, then. Its Pulp-fictions fault. Dear Pulp-fiction, You may be named after one of the coolest movies ever, but I still hate you for getting me sick. -Karen *Athena clusters are MITs computer labs, they can be found around campus. You can print free from them, and theyre open 24 hours a day. **Communication-intensive class required once a year for the first two years. Dont ask me to explain anymore about humanities requirements because no one really understands them. If someone tells you they do, theyre lying.

The Infected

The Infected When it comes to immune systems, Im the most arrogant person youll ever meet. No, seriously, if you ever tell me youre coughing, or your nose is running, or your legs going to fall off, dont expect any sympathy. Ill probably just be a jerk and say something like I never get colds or the last time I was sick was 1918 or MY leg would never fall off because my immune system is better than yours. Can you see where this is going? Pride goeth before the fall. Last week, III have a lot trouble admitting it. Even after several days of waking up with razorblades in my throat (thats how it felt, anyway), constantly having to blow my nose and general unattractiveness, I still insisted to my rather skeptical hallmates that I dont get sick. Then I dragged my sorry ego over to MIT Medical, where they tested me for strep (negative. First test ever I willingly failed =P) and told me to sleep a lot and come back if it gets any worse. WORSE?! So I guess Im not used to being in this condition, because I really felt at that point that the only way to get worse would be to get better because there wasnt any possible way I could feel MORE sick. I went to the doctor willingly, which is a rare thing for me, because I was seriously concerned about my LIFE (aka getting psets done)and he tells me to sleep a lot. Which I did, over the three day weekend, but today during class I was still concerned I would infect my arabic partner. Im sure they werent too pleased to be placed with me. Oh well. Itsnot like I have a choice (wow, that was the worst joke ever. I should be fired). So it turns out Im not the only one suffering. It seems like everyone has what I have, or more likely the other way around.Today when meeting my group for my **CI-H class, one girl showed up without a voice! (Come on, how unprepared can you get?) It turns out that three of us missed the class last week because we were all THAT sick. And one of the deans from S^3 went home sick today, and today another girl in my arabic class walked in with asthmatic pneumonia after missing over a weeks worth of lectures! This is pretty bad, guys. They should just shut down the world a couple days and let everyone recover. Incidentally, yesterday I saw these two posters on the wall of a bathroom: (And then a girl walked in, and I left really fast, because I probably looked like a weirdo taking a picture of a poster on a bathroom wall, which is exactly what I was.) But it got me thinking. How did I getyou knowget..si-si-ACHOO (oh, sorry, I sneezed, but I said the word. Really.).anyway? It must take a lot to knock out an immune system like this. And then it all came together, like that moment in a Hollywood movie when the main character has an epiphany with mini-flashbacks as if the audience isnt smart enough to figure it out. Keyboards, petri dishes, epidemic, poor ventilation *Athena clusters! I never used to spend time in Athena clusters before this semester because Senior Houses printer, Pulp-fiction (Yeah, we name our printers at MIT), actually used to work. But its been broken for awhile, and now, in the midst of flu season, Ive been going to Athena clusters pretty often to print offeverything. This is the cluster found on the fifth floor of the student center: Note that there is poor ventilation, keyboards that probably have been home to every flu seasons worst killers for decades and a lack of hand sanitizer available, even though they have hand santizer dispensers next to the buttons of elevators on the first floor, because its sooo hard to press one button with the sleeve of your jacket or something. Not even the door is left open, ever, because you need a code to get in. (Or maybe its really just to contain the diseases found there) So thats it, then. Its Pulp-fictions fault. Dear Pulp-fiction, You may be named after one of the coolest movies ever, but I still hate you for getting me sick. -Karen *Athena clusters are MITs computer labs, they can be found around campus. You can print free from them, and theyre open 24 hours a day. **Communication-intensive class required once a year for the first two years. Dont ask me to explain anymore about humanities requirements because no one really understands them. If someone tells you they do, theyre lying.

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This study would not be possible without those individuals that gave them assistance and guidance in the preparation and completion of this research. To the respondents, the Grade 8 students of Page-as National High School especially to their Class Adviser Mrs.. Sherry B. Sardinia, thank you for your time, knowledge, information and effort that they have given during the survey. It is our pleasure to have you as respondents. To Ms. Xenia M. Madagascar our subject professor, we thank her for her great ideas, comments, patience and understanding during the research.To all of the references, that was truly beneficial for the newbie researchers. It served as a guide that effectively taught the researchers on how to come up with their own thoughts and ideas. To the researchers family and friends, thank you so much for the continuous support, guidance and for the unfailing love and as well as for the financial assistance that was truly needed throughout the study. And above all to our Almighty God, for giving them wisdom, strength, determination and blessings bestowed upon them for this study to be possible. To God be the glory.CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Faced with harder economic competition and worried about the skills of the future work forces, the government lead by the President of the Philippines and his Department of Education Secretary are trying to connect education room preschool through post-secondary so that more students are prepared for further study and work. In October 5, 201 0, the recent program on Philippine Education as part of President Benign Info Aquinas Oils Educational Reform Program was the instituting of the K- 12 Education plan.The Pony Administration believes that adding more years to basic education in the Philippines could help solve the problems of unemployment, keep with global standards, and help Filipino students to have more time to choose the career that best suits their skills. Psychologica lly speaking, the short education program affects human placement of the Filipino children. A Filipino is legally a child before he or she turns 18 years old. Psychologists and educators say that children under 18 are generally not emotionally prepared for entrepreneurship or employment or higher education disciplines.Commonly, Grade six pupils graduate at the age ranging from 11-13 years old, and fourth year high school students graduates at the range Of 15-17 years old. Therefore, these learners are still considered children and they are not capable to handle serious situations like decision making and work task. In the Philippines, there is a reverting practice which is called, Honing as Bung, meaning a fruit which was taken from the trunk of the tree.The ripened fruits which were taken from the trunk of the tree are more sweet and tasty compared to fruits which were taken ahead of time. The goal of the K- 12 Basic Education Program is to create a functional basic education system that will produce productive and responsible citizens equipped with the essential compete ncies and skills for both life long learning and employment. This program will enhance the basic education system to full functionality to fulfill the basic learning needs of students.This is in line with the agenda of the President Aquinas of having quality education as a long term solution to poverty, in order to achieve these goals. The program has the following twin objectives: To give every student as opportunity to receive quality education based on an enhanced and decongest curriculum that is internationally recognized and comparable; Develop a curriculum that is rational and focus on excellence; Produce a pool of highly qualified and adequately trained teachers; Achieve high academic standards, especially in Mathematics, Science and English at all levels;Produce graduates who are globally competitive and whose credential are recognized internationally; To change public perception that high school education is just a preparation for college; rather, it should allow one to take advantage of opportunities for gainful career or employmen t and/or self employment in a rapidly changing and increasingly globalizes environment; Produce graduates who possess skills and competencies that will allow them to be productive members of the society or pursue higher education; through coordination between the academic and business sectors, to change industry ring practices into account the enhance skills and competencies of K 12 graduates. Source: Discussion Paper, 2010) The researchers are third year students of De La Sale university-Dissimilar taking up BBS in Office Administration major in Office Management and currently in the second semester of their third year. The research was conducted in the Academic Year 2014-2015. They are conducting a research to determine the level of awareness of the Grade 8 students in their new K-1 2 curriculum. The researchers considered this problem to be relevant, because it will really let the researchers determine level of awareness of the grade 8 dents in their new curriculum program. They have decided to make contributions to this problem and suggest appropriate ways to improve their attitude towards the subjects.Statement of the Problem The purpose of this study is to determine the level Of awareness Of the Grade 8 students of Page-as National High School in the new K-12 curriculum in the Philippines for Academic year 2014 2015. More specifically, this research study sought answers to the following questions: 1 . What is the profile of the Grade 8 students-respondents during the AY 2014-2015 in terms of: a. Name b. Age c. Sex(M/F) d. Nationality . Permanent/Present Address f. Parents Educational Attainment g. Occupation of Parents h. Income of the Family 2. What is the average the level of awareness of the Grade 8 students based on the findings of the researchers according to the survey conducted? 3. What are the learning assessment of the grade 8 student-respondents during the SYS-2014-2015?Statement of the Research Objectives This research study aims to determine the level of difficulty in subjects and the common factors causing academic difficulties among second year BOOM students of De La Sale University- Dismissals. The following are the research objectives. 1. To identify what is the level of awareness of the Grade 8 Students of PANS about their new curriculum. 2. To know the common reasons what will be the impact of the new curriculum program in the Grade 8 Students. 3. To help our fellow students to improve their grades and change their attitude towards a new curriculum. 4. To identify the academic learning difficulties and the cognitive levels Of students and some related factors.Conceptual Framework Independent Variable Intervening Variables Figure 1. 0 Dependent Variable Figure 1. 0 illustrates all the variables that are found in the study. The pendent variable determined is the Assessment of the Grade 8 students in the level of awareness of K-1 2 curriculum. The independent variable determined by the researchers is the subject of the students in their new K-1 2 curriculum. And lastly, the demographic/intervening variables which was determined by the researchers were the respondents profile, name, age, sex (M/f), nationality, permanent/present address, parents educational attainment, parents occupation and income of their family.This study will undertook the survey of the level of awareness of the Grade 8 students of Page-as National High School in the new K-12 curriculum n the Philippines for Academic year 2014 201 5, who did not experienced the old curriculum program in the Philippines in the previous year. The scope of this research only covers the specific subjects taken by the Grade 8 students during their Grade 7 as prescribed in their curriculum. This study also includes the specified reasons and factors that affect the academic awareness of the respondents, including the problems of the student himself, the teacher/adviser instructional methods and the environmental factors. RESEARCHERS The researchers have concentrate on this research study, cause of its significant importance in the learning process and improvement of the Grade 8 students.Determining the level of awareness of the Grade 8 students in the new K-1 2 curriculum in the Philippines, the researchers will be able to analyze and interpret the result of awareness of the Grade 8 students and how it will affect in their study. This particular study seems so relevant, because it will allow the researchers and the students as well, to evaluate the main factors of the new K-12 curriculum program in the Philippines. The information that will be gathered in this research will help the exponents to cope up in the new K-12 program, so that they will be able to adjust in some changes in their environment. TEACHERS This refers to professional teacher who took the four year course program of Bachelor of Science in Secondary and Elementary Education. In this study, they are the instruments in the metallization of the government educational programs.Through the implementation of K 12 programs many schools will be hiring more teachers to cater the pupils needs. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR will be gaining insights as to what measures are appropriate to help the teachers orient both students and teachers regarding he K- 12 program. PACE-AS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL This is where the results of this study shall serve as reference in the metallization of the Department of Education (Doped) program particularly the K 12. COMMUNITY for they also play a vital role in the development of every learners. The school is part Of the community so every parents of the learner must know what the problems of the school are. So that they will understand what is happening and what is the good solution to that problem.EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS This refers to the alumni, parents, local leaders, retired teachers, youth leaders. They will be motivated to help and create a community environment that supports childrens enjoyment of their right to education and other rights. ECONOMY The researchers believes that the new K-1 2 curriculum program in the Philippines has a significance in the economy. The objective of the K+1 2 program is to improve quality Of basic education. Several studies have shown that the improvements In the quality of education will increase GAP growth by as much as 2%. Studies in the I-J, India and US show that additional years of schooling also have positive overall impact on society. TheEnhanced K+12 Basic Education system will contribute to the development of emotionally and intellectually mature individuals capable of pursuing productive employment or entrepreneurship or higher education disciplines. RESPONDENTS Moreover, this study will enable the researchers to determine the various significance of the new K-12 program to the respondents. An enhanced curriculum will decongest academic workload, giving students more time to master competencies and skills as well as time for other learning opportunities beyond the classroom, thus allowing for a more holistic development. Aside from that the Graduates of K-12 will possess competencies and skills relevant to the job market, The K+12 proposal will be designed to adjust and meet the fast-changing demands of society to prepare graduates with skills essential for the world fork.And lastly Graduates will be prepared for higher education. Due to an enhanced curriculum that will provide relevant content and attuned with the changing needs of the times, basic education will ensure sufficient mastery of core subjects to its graduates such that graduates may opt to pursue higher education if they choose to. FUTURE RESEARCHERS should conduct a study on the effectiveness of K after the implementation of the program -12 Level of awareness- a rating that measures the relative degree or rank on a scale of awareness. Students- are composed of the Grade 8 students studying at Rag-As National High School Academic Year 2014-2015.Grade 8 are the respondent of this research, they are the Grade 8, of Page-as National High School. School year 2014 2015. PANS refers to Page-as National High School where the study was conducted. K 12 Letter K refers to kindergarten and 1 2 refers to the additional two (2) years in the basic education. It is the additional years after fourth years in secondary schooling. Profile Refers to the respondents sex, age, address, and parents occupation. Sources Refers to the basis and foundation where the K 12 program was been known to the parents of Grade VII students. This can be through media such as television, radio, newspaper, journals and non-media such as forum.Researchers are 0431 students of De La Sale University- Dastardas taking up Bachelor of Science in Office Administration A. Y 2014-2015. They are composed of JOY Namely C. Olla, Camille P. Continuant, Mary Joy A. Salon, and Solely A. Palavered. School Administration- They are the Principal, Officer in Charge, Guidance Councilor, Adviser, and subject teachers, who are the ones that are responsible for implementing the new K-12 curriculum program in their school. AY refers to the Academic Year, school year used in De La Sale University- Dastardas. CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE This chapter must compose of related literatures and studies and related readings.The researcher has gone through intensive readings of materials, both printed and downloaded through internet which has a great significance o problem during the course of thesis writing. According to the Newspaper article entitled K-1 2 Program, an answer or a burden? by C. P Valors. Many Filipinos want to enhance their thinking ability and their knowledge, some of them are spending money so they can go to other country to have their study in other country because they thought that when you study in other country you will be famous. As of now our government, especially ACHED and Doped implemented a K to 12 program, which allows the student to enroll into two more years in the secondary level before being able to pursue any degree in college.Some people think that his will help them for being more efficient in their knowledge but still there are people thinks that this is a burden for them, burden in the case of money and time. This is the things that comes in their mind, but if they think it in a positive way, many things will change and improve, for example we can be globally competitive and they can be more efficient and more knowledgeable. Parents must not think in financial problem, yes this will cost a lot of expenses but if you will see it in a positive side, maybe their son or daughter can get higher positions in their job, especially serving our country. This is an answer for our future days, the youth of tomorrow will be the one that will help us for the improvement of this country.Marathons (2011 ) conducted a related study about the Perception of Students and Parents involved in Primary to Secondary School Transition Programs. Transition programs, of different formats and complexities, based on both Australian and international research, have been introduced in some schools to facilitate transition. The aims of this research were to investigate and compare the perceptions of students, parents and teachers involved in several of these programs and to examine the extent to which transition orgasm can alleviate issues associated with transition between primary and secondary schools. Although executive staff and teachers also provided valuable information and perceptions. According to the K-12: Beneficial or a scourge? Article, This Debate is on whether the government should put its limited resources on the Enhanced K-1 2 Basic Educa tion Program which will add TV years to our present 10-year basic education. The enhanced K-12 program as many now know, will have kindergarten, 6 years of elementary education, four years of junior high school (Grades 7 to 10), and two years of senior high school. According to the 2010 Department of Education Briefing Report, the last two years (Grades 11 and 1 2) will provide time for the student to consolidate acquired academic skills and competencies. It plans to complete the enhanced 1 2-year curriculum and start with incoming Grade 1 students of SYS 2012-2013.The rationale for the two years is to decongest and enhance basic education curricula, provide quality learning and be at par with other countries in Asia which provide more years for basic education. Now, a lot of students were alarmed. Some argues that this program will serve as an extra expense of our overspent while some says its a big opportunity for us to produce well experienced, competitive and international skilled graduates. Coalman (2012) conducted a study about the implementation of the K 12 Education Reform in Stars Schools, this study is a reform of education for a new era, because it views education as the key to the nations economic and social progress.This study, o ne of a number of RAND studies that trace and document the reform process in Qatar, was designed to assess progress made in the first years of the K-12 reforms implementation in Stars schools and the perception of the parents on the Implementation of the K 12 program. According to l. Cruz (2010). Parents have to shell out more money (for transportation and food) for the education of their children. The government does not have the money to pay for two more years of free education, since it does not even have the money that fully support todays ten years. Doped must first solve the lack of classrooms, furniture and equipment, qualified teachers, and error-free textbooks.We can do in ten years what everyone else in the world takes 12 years to do. Why do we have to follow what the rest f the world is doing? We are better than all of them. Filipinos right now are accepted in prestigious graduate schools in the world, even with only ten years of basic education. As far as the curriculum is concerned, Doped should fix the current subjects instead of adding new ones. The problem is the content, not the length, of basic education. As an editorial put it, we need to have better education, not more education. A high school diploma will not get anybody any. Verve, because business firms will not hire fresh high school graduates. Every family dreams of having a child graduate from college. While dents are stuck in Grades 11 and 12, colleges and universities will have no freshmen for two years. This will spell financial disaster for many private Higher Education Institutions (HESS). The drop-out rate will increase because of the two extra years. Narrates (201 1) conducted a study about the Effects of Broken Homes among Early Teenagers to their Academic Performance this studies cited by the researchers have also shown that the country education program is equivalent to the 12-year education cycle followed abroad except that it IS being completed in only 1 0 years. These researches analyze and study what ill be the effects of the K+12 educational systems to the country, parents, and students.Manual (2012) conducted a study about the Enhanced K- 12 program as Perceived by the Parents of Grade Six Pupils at Boa District, Boa Canaries Sure, School Year 2011-2012, this study id related to the researchers study because this focus on the perception of parents and reactions on K -12 implementation only differ on the respondents because this study has a wider respondents than the researchers study. According to an article entitled Why does the Philippines Needs the K+12 Education System? By A. T Above. Starting this coming school year 2012- 201 3, the current education system of the Philippines will be enhanced from the 10- years of basic education into 12- years through the program called the K-1 2 Education Plan of the Department of Education.The implementation of the K- 12 education plan in the Philippine Basic Education Curriculum is the key to our nations development. Though the government will face many problems in the long run of the implementation of the program, there really is a need to implement it because the enhancement of the quality of our education is very urgent and critical. Here are some of the good reasons not to disagree with K- 12 education plan in the Philippines according to Again Cruz (2010) in one Of his columns in a local newspaper: Sufficient Instructional Time, More Skilled and Competent Labor Force, Recognition as Professionals Abroad, and What We Are. Filipinos are known to be competitive in the international community.While this may be true , our current education system hinders us in becoming more competitive among other countries. The K- 12 education plan offers a great solution to that problem. However, it is undeniable that there seems to be problems arising as we implement the aerogram such as lack of government budget, classrooms and school supplies as well as the teachers. But, if we focus on the long- term effect of K- 12, we can conclude that it is very beneficial to us Filipinos. Therefore, we must have the strong will in supporting K- 12 Educational Plan for the betterment of our education system and economy. Remember, if we want change in our society, we must start it with our education system. According to D. L. Lucas (2014).

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A Critical Analysis of The Rocking Horse Winner - Essay Example The author really does a wonderfully, descriptive job in bringing the main focus of this story into reality. It shows that though you can have nice things, a comfortable home, and financial security, there is still a craving for more. Even the house, that Paul and his family live in, seems to harbor a desire for wealth, from within itself. It seems the house comes alive with the desire for money as the following literary passage shows: â€Å"There must be more money! There must be more money!† (Lawrence 288) The voice of the house is heard by everyone though no one mutters a syllable about it. The voice literally drives Paul half crazed and his only hope in shutting the house up is to win more money, or so he believes. Unfortunately, this does not work either because now the house is feeling of greed and wants more. In fact, the voice is more declarative after receiving the first sum of money and now is even louder and more demanding. â€Å"There must be more money†¦ Now www†¦ More than ever!† (296) From here on the greed and demand for money grows progressively worse. Paul had somehow hoped his mother would finally show she loved him but still she remained as she’d been when she would feel her children near, â€Å"the center of her heart would go hard† (287). She was a mother that did not know how to love her children. The only love the book shows she gave was her adoration to money. Further, in the following comment we see how much she was enthralled with it. â€Å"If you’re lucky, you will always get more money† (289). This proves she only valued the worth of the dollar and what it could bring her. If she feels there isn’t enough then she becomes resentful and preoccupied with the idea that they will never have a substantial amount. In concluding this critique of Lawrence’s short story, there is a grave lesson to be learned here. The obsession with money and

Why NOT to Vote for Mitt Romney Research Paper Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 750 words

Why NOT to Vote for Mitt Romney - Research Paper Example Earlier on during his career, he abstained to take any political positions, but with time as he indulged himself into politics, and it was in 1994 Senate race that he aligned himself with the Republican Party. He is also believed to have changed his position on issues like abortion and stem cell research, also his stance on gay rights etc to a more conservative shift, more so to align himself with the Party line. Considering his views on foreign policy, he is an advocate for the American Exceptionalism and is found to have Mormon beliefs in this regard, i.e. God has chosen him to carry the task, however, his political beliefs more so reflect the secular ideals of Mormon belief system. Considering his past record and performance in government as well as in business, there are many reasons why not to vote for Mitt Romney. His track record as a businessman reflects his take on the economy as a whole which may turn out to be disastrous for the U.S, also his fraudulent track records alone are proofs enough speaking for his character and charisma. More so, even the conservatives generally in favor of the Republicans are wary of Romney as their Presidential Candidacy for his inexperience and paradoxical track record as Governor. For instance, the health care plan posed by his as Governor is similar to the Obamacare one, also the conservatives doubt him for his credibility as he has been found shifting positions on issues like abortion, gun rights, his position over TARP etc. Moreover, on the political front too, his position doesn’t seem to be any stronger as he had already done bad in the primaries in South, also the Mormon factor might as well take him down. Thus, the paper aims at exploring all these perspectives in detail, shedding light on the issue of why not to vote for Romney. Firstly, the most crucial issue for America at this point of time is the economy of the state, and any prospective candidate for Presidency should have a strong vision in this reg ard to deal with the crises. However, Romney is a very weak candidate in this context, as he is known for his success rate for running Staples and Dominos, which were running on a huge loan and a low turn-out rate, with an even lower wage rate (Romney and Tomothy pp 43). America needs a visionary to steer the economy at the right pace, rather than someone who has the capability to deliver pizzas and that too, not having an exceptional turnout. Secondly, during his career as a businessman he often has had fraudulent records which he has been managing to deal with using unethical and illegal tactics, thus posing a question mark on his character as a representative for the people of America. Romney`s company Bian Capital has had charges of fraud, and though he was Vice President of the company, still he didn’t buy any shares for the company as he was already aware of the financial risks, thus he is a man who doesn’t even own what he does, owing a country however is even a riskier business. Moreover, he managed to escape the Olympics scandal by paying off huge cheques as donations to various parties involves in the process, thus being another evidence for his bad track record. Moreover, various reports when indicated that he also has a residence in Utah, he never denied the charges though pretended to be ignorant of the fact which clearly implies of his intentions to run office from here as well, which he had managed to do illegally as wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. Also, he is too inexperienced for holding office as a President; as he has often seen making controversial statements and treating government as a

Fashion retail industry | Strategic Management

Fashion retail industry | Strategic Management Strategic Management of fashion retail industry Introduction The fashion retail industry is a very sophisticated, constantly growing sector. It is the second largest industry in the UK. However Studies show that 80% of clothing retailers fail within the first five years (Power home biz). Consumer taste and preferences relentlessly changes thus organisations have to constantly evaluate the market to ensure the strategies fit with those of environment. According to Michael Porter, 1980s in order to compete in the market, organisation has to be either a cost leader or a differentiator. He went on further in his value chain analysis model to state that organisations who gain competitive advantage exploit their core competences to create value for both the organisation and the customers. However, the fashion retail industry encompasses many opportunities for growth as well as many threats that can negatively affect an organisation. In their quest to gain competitive advantage and grow many organisation adopted different strategies; they are organic growth by reducing the cost in all value chain activities while others has grown through merger, acquisitions and or strategic alliances. In order to gain an insight into why some organisations remain competitive this project will 1. Undertake a detailed analysis of two companies within the airline industry by evaluating their past corporate strategy using supporting evidence from quantitative and qualitative data. 2. Identify the ways in which these organisation are gearing up to cope with the current global crisis Methodology An analysis Asos and New look was done using Secondary data. These companies have adopted unique strategies which enabled them to remain competitive in the airline industry. However, the secondary sources used were journal articles text books, websites, annual reports, press releases, newspaper clippings and other studies. Secondary analysis was chosen because of time constraints and the kind of information requested, it was impossible to collect it using other research methods. Secondary data analysis, saved time and money and also information were readily available. Conversely, some data was of questionable accuracy and reliability and furthermore the data was old and did not reflect the changing market conditions. Background to models Every organisation must have strategies. According to an ancient Greek writer Xenophon (Cummings 1993: 134) â€Å"strategy is knowing what business you propose to carry out.†(MacMillan and Tampoe, 2000). There are many academic contributions to strategy, Writers such as Drucker (1995), chandler (1962), Ansoff (1987) and Andrew (1971) has all provided the framework for the classical school approach. McKinsey 7S framework. Developed in the early 1980s by Tom Peters and Robert Waterman the basic premise of the model is that there are seven internal aspects of an organization that need to be aligned if it is to be successful. This model is on the basis that Out-of-date approach because it insufficient account is taken of personality factors Also, it Creates organisational structures where people can exercise only limited control over their work environment. However there are many other frameworks to understanding strategic position such as PEST analysis, Michael Porter five forces or even the BCG Matrix. According to Mintzberg, Ahlstrand and Lampel (1998) there are 10 school that can be used to understand strategic thought, the first three are design, planning and positioning which is classified as prescriptive on the other hand entrepreneurial, cognitive, learning, power cultural environmental and configuration the classified as the descriptive John and Scholes, (2008). Overview of New Look and Asos New Look and Asos are both Public limited companies located in the UK. These organisations operate in the fashion retail industry. However, they have equally enjoyed success but have adopted diverse strategies in order to gain competitive advantage. On one side of the continuum is New Look which was established in 1969 in Taunton. The company has combined both block and mortar and online services in order to gain competitive edge through the use of low cost strategies. On the other end of the Continuum is Asos which is an online retail store which was established in 2000. It has over 35, 000 branded and own label products available and over 1500 new lines added each week. The company Internal analysis of Asos and New Look using Mc Kinseys 7s model Qualitative analysis Structure: The structure of an organisation is important for innovation, expansion and transformation. New Look headed by its Chief Executive Officer Carl Mc Phail since 2008 has continued to prosper by grasping every opportunity and addressing challenges. The structure of New look is one where teamwork is encouraged, time and resources are spent developing employees also there is high investment in processes which creates value for stakeholders. As part of their global objectives, a review was undertaken of the way the company is structures and an assessment of the difficulties faced was done. As a result organisational functions such as merchandising, design and marketing was moved to London which resulted in increased access to the existing talent pool that London offers and unlocks This will provide marketing synergies with Others functions such as Finance, IT and HR support functions remained at the head office in Weymouth, this strategy is a shift from centralised decision maki ng process to more decentralised process that enables flexibility. A bi-annual review of risks is conducted at the Group level linked to the budgeting process, to which all departments contribute. On the other hand Asos is managed by a Board of directors who are responsible for taking all major strategic decisions and also addressing any significant operational matters, they monitors monthly progress in order for effective and efficient operations within the workplace. The structure of Asos is one where there is a lot of bureaucracy (Max Weber) in the decision making process, hence Asos has adopted the Classical school approach. System: New look has combined offline and online operations in order to gain competitive advantage. It has core competences to develop an ecommerce operation which has allowed the company to reach a large audience with no extra cost for marketing, advertising or operating long channels of distribution. Additionally the retail outlet provides for customer who needs to make immediate purchase, as a result of its efficient stock rotation, with stores receiving fresh stock weekly, this has encouraged shoppers to return regularly. The combination of both online and offline business has enabled new look to make efficient use of human resources, proper stock management and reduce cost significantly. This has provided marketing synergies with the international store roll-out to strengthen our brand and offer to customers. On the other hand Asos has only adopted the online approach to business as a result in the organisation has the ability to constantly increase its product offerings with no additional cost for advertising and marketing. Over the past year, we have invested in systems to support our back office operations of buying, merchandising and fulfilment, recently installing a new warehouse management system at our Hemel Hempstead warehouse. This system will support our increasing range size, international expansion, as well as our demands for advanced delivery and returns options. In March 2009, new navigation features such quick and easy browsing of the extended product ranges, 360 degree view of all shoes and accessories and catwalk for men wear and for ASOS Outlet. A unique distribution platform for its brand partners. Style: New look has a transformational leader who believes in change through communication. Hence In September 2008, a major company communications day was held in London to embrace the growing international status and clearly communicate the strategy and goals, approximately 800 employees from the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium and Middle East franchise partners attended. Also employees are constantly survey to find out how they feel about working for the organisation and also a web forum called ‘my Look staff was created to allow employees to communicate directly with each other and also tell us their opinion. On the other hand Asos has a transactional leader who works with the current organisational structure, where by the board that in order for the organisation to be successful constantly monitor the overall. Staff: New look has a lot of experienced staff, which are considered stars and a few learner and a hardly any deadwood as result the organisation has introduced a fair recruitment methodology and an induction programme to the company, which highlights areas and the job that will give people the best possible start to their career with New Look. Also the company has launched some initiatives during the year to ensure that develop the learners and retain the star employees these programmes includes leadership training programmes, further management workshops and development of our Staff Council consultations. On the other hand Asos as an online retailer deals with limited staff in comparison to new look. Similarly they have training programmes that encourages employees to develop. Skills: New Look through it skills and experience is now producing 71% of its products, an increase from 62% in 2008 which enabled the organisation to continue make further market share gains. With its powerful brand, seasoned management team and dedicated employees, new looks is able to gain competitive advantage. On the hand Asos is heavily reliant on their IT infrastructure. Significant impact on the business could result from a failure in these systems. Regular testing and updates are undertaken by the Group to ensure the continued integrity and efficiency of its systems. Shared Values: New Look has a strong culture that encourages employees to be more involved in the decision making process, this enables them to develop their leadership skills. According to Herzberg, it creates motivation that leads to higher productivity and efficiency. On the other hand Asos retain control through centralised decision making by top level management, this type of management speeds up the decision making process but it could act as a de-motivator. Strategy: New Look has adopted a value-priced strategy which is dress smart for cheap featuring low-priced fashions often imitating the ready to wear designer labels. These items are as much as 10 to 15 percent lower than competitors. Also as part of it expansion strategy, it is constantly relocations from smaller stores in existing markets to successful larger format stores. On the other hand Asos acts an online department store where they provide high fashion brands and inspired by catwalk ready to wear. This strategy has enabled the company to company to have a variety of product range which grew by 157% resulting in 21 21,300 option on site at the end of march 2009 up from 8,300 at the end of march 2008. Quantitative Analysis of New look and Asos Market Share According to the annual report of 2008-2009 New look has a market share of 2.99% whereas Asos has a market share of 5.13% this was as a result more user friendly application by Asos such as the cat walk feature and 360 degree view which makes the website more user friendly. Operating Profit New looks operation profit decreases significantly from  £138.6 million to  £138.2 million a decrease of  £.4 million this was as a result of increased administrative cost. On the other hand Asos operating profit increased by 100% to  £13. 9 million but the operating margins weaken slightly from 8.6% in 2007-2008 to 8.4 % in 2008-2009. The 270 basis point gross profit margin decline was offset by an improvement in operating cost ration. Similarly, New Looks experienced net loss which increased from  £ .1m to  £.4m a difference in loss by  £.3 million. Alternatively Asos achieved a net profit increased of 98% from 5.1 million in 2008 to  £10 milion in 2009. New Look revenues has increased from 1169.10 million in 2008 to 1332.6 million in 2009 an increase of 2.1milion it was due to an increase in concession whereas Asos revenues increased from  £81 million in 2008 to  £163.4 million in 2009 a difference of  £ 82.4 million According to the annual account of 2008-2009 New look net cash flow has increased from  £211.6 million in 2008 to 220.7 a difference of  £9.1 million in 2009 this was as a result of working capital management, which enabled the company to increase its net cash flow from operating activities. Whereas Asos net cash flow has increased from  £8.1m in 2008 to  £16.54 in 2009. Asos net cash flow was up by 105% in comparison to 2008, this was as result of enhanced product choices coupled with compelling promotions. Earnings per Share Asos, earnings per share increased from 6.9% in 2008 to 13.6 in 2009 and increase by 6.7 on the other hand there was no earning per share for new look. Trade Receivables and Payables New looks trade payables have increase from to  £207.5m in 2008 to  £260.8m in 2009 difference of  £53.3million % and similarly its receivables increase from  £6.7m to  £7.8 million a difference of  £1.1million conversely Asos trade payables remained constant at 381 million while trade receivables increase from  £0.47miliion to  £0.50 million a difference of .3million. An assessment of the current Corporate and business strategies of New look and Asos. Business organisation operates in a very dynamic environment which requires organisation to develop strategies to ensure future success. In order to prevent strategic drift an organisations objectives must be â€Å"alignment† with the long term goals furthermore the business strategies and organisation strategies must â€Å"fit† with the environment. As a result value would be created for stakeholders. Objective of New Look â€Å"The goal is to be The Favourite International Fashion Value Group, with a significant presence outside the UK.† Objective of Asos â€Å"The goal is to be the leading fashion Website in the UK and attract a growing number of overseas markets.† Joint Ventures New Look has a product supply joint venture in Turkey and an office in Singapore to co-ordinate the shipment of stock sourced from the Far East this. Similarly Asos joint venture with Crooked Tongue allows them to participate in sales from additional customer segment these joint ventures enables to reduce cost by creating efficiency and increase profitability hence market growth. IT strategies Secondly, the investment in IT strategy enables better management of information systems; this in turn reduces cost and increase efficiency. This investment support back office operation such as buying, merchandising and execution. With the unique distribution platform, supersaver option, premium same day delivery including Saturdays and 85 % of trackable orders, all create value for the organisation and customers. Additionally the installation of the new warehouse management at Hemel Hempstead supported the increased in international expansion, returns option, size range, and the demand for an advance delivery. Motivational Strategies In addition, New Look motivate, retain and develop high calibre staff by rewarding them with competitive salary and benefit packages which are linked both to individual and business performance as well as the external employment market. The Group operates an Employee Share Ownership Trust that has been established for the issue of shares to certain Group employees, engaging managers in the ownership and financial success of the organisation. Incentives also include a 50% product discount in our stores. Asos combines a list of Motivational strategies such as bonuses, performance share option scheme, and share and management incentive plan with these type of encouragement employees are motivated to go the extra mil Expansion Strategies New look and Asos has both expanded into international market, But Asos has used a low cost mode of entry by extending its shipment to 58 different countries through low cost distribution, While New look used the franchising mode of entry, these reduce risk. Low cost and marketing Strategies New look and Asos used similar product and marketing strategies by offering cat walk features and similar brands from designer for lower cost. Similarly they have both used designers to market their own labels, but Asos differ from New look slightly because they offer a vast range of high branded product through it strategies alliances. Also both New Look has magazines that provide customer information about the latest trends and fashion; these marketing strategies help the organisation to penetrate the marketing using low cost strategies a term supported by (Ignor Ansoff). CRM Strategies Finally both New Look and Asos focus on Customer Relationship Management, through its social networking such as Twitter, Bebo and Facebook, this enables the organisation to get customer feedback about the product or service. However, Asos has 24 hours customers online care, which give the organisation the competitive edge. SQUARE FEET OF Plans to cope with the current global crisis The global economic crisis has forced organisation such as New look and Asos to think outside the box in order to survive. A result these organisation has developed strategies cope in the current economic crisis. Customers are seen as prosperity for an organisation as a result New Look and Asos has planned to continuously focus on customer satisfaction through improved customer service, quality for cheaper prices. Secondly New Look and Asos in line with their objective have plans to increase expansion into overseas market. However Asos wishes to maximise efficiency by investing heavily in Management information Systems and also in logistics to meet their international expansion strategies. While New Look plans to open new stores in new markets and develop the small stores in the existing market Also, the Group has now embarked on a significant development Programme to ensure all trading platforms and systems are fit for future international growth. This future operating model will take nearly three years to complete with total investment of  £30m and deliver significant benefits in trading strategy Additionally both companies wish to expand their product ranges and further develop their website to create a better customer experience. However New Look capitalising further on fantastic fashion press and online advertising. We will continue to build our global press coverage and develop high profile associations. O the other hand Conclusion In conclusion technology has brought many dimensions to the shopping, product are just a click away, consequently retailers have to be innovative, and constantly monitor the market to identify the trends, fashion and changing consumer taste so that their products could meet the need and wants of the target market. From the analysis above New Look and Asos are two organisations that operate in the retail industry. New look has been successful for the last 40 years because their flexibility, and ability to innovate, they have combined both off line and online operations, through reduced cost, quality and exploitation and efficient use of resources this has increased profitability. Whereas, Asos is an online retail organisation through the efficient use Management information systems, exploitation its unique core competences and efficient use of human resources has gained profitability, this organisation has adopted more a classical school approach to management. According to the Blue Ocean theory organisation has to develop a unique strategy, which is evident in these organisation analysis. Recommendations Even though these companies have experience high growth there are still areas that needs addressing: Asos Ø Asos needs to offer incentives not only to senior management as stated but to all members of staff in order to increase motivation which could in turn increase efficiency. Additionally should adopt a more participative approach in the decision making process. Ø Asos needs to carry out research and development activities which help the organisation to identify a niche which could create an economic advanatge. Also, the Organisation needs to be involved in more corporate social responsibilities activities. Ø Asos can adopt the Boston Matrix Analysis to help assess the value of different product categories. It must manage the dogs by removing or cuttings cost and convert question marks and stars into cash cows through promotion, this will increase the overall profitability of the business. New Look Ø New Look needs to increase shareholders value, this could be done using Michael Porter Value chain Analysis, this would help the organisation to invest resources on areas that gives the most value and subcontract those that add value which will increase effectiveness Ø Also New Look need reduce its overhead and administrative cost which is affecting the profitability. In this case the company should focus more on line shopping which reduces operating cost. Ø Also New Look focuses on other entry modes that would create profitability with risk such as exporting, distribution until they have studied the market. However in order for New look and Asos develop strategies that please all the stakeholders it should adopt the Balance Score Card model by Norton and Kaplan, this combine both qualitative and quantitative measures, acknowledges the expectations of stakeholders and relate an assessment of performance to choice of strategy Johnson and Scholes (2008). 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