Blog Archive INSEAD Essay Analysis, 20182019

Blog Archive INSEAD Essay Analysis, 2018â€"2019 *Please note: You are viewing an essay analysis from the 2018-2019 admissions cycle.  Click here  to view our collection of essay analyses for the current admissions season. Last year, INSEAD made just the slightest of changes to its essay approach and questions, but this year, it has made none at all. Candidates must respond to four short career-focused queries and provide three motivation essays that together total 1,200 words.  Applicants are also tasked with completing a video component for which they answer four questions as four separate one-minute video recordings. Given the sheer number of prompts, tasks, and questions involved, some applicants may find INSEAD’s essay gauntlet a bit intimidating, if not outright punishing. Read on for our full analysis of the school’s questions, which we hope will make the process a little easier to manage. Job Description 1: Briefly summarise your current (or most recent) job, including the nature of work, major responsibilities, and where relevant, employees under your supervision, size of budget, clients/products and results achieved. (short answer) Job Description 2: What would be your next step in terms of position if you were to remain in the same company? (short answer) Job Description 3: Please give a full description of your career since graduating from university. Describe your career path with the rationale behind your choices. (short answer) Job Description 4: Discuss your short and long term career aspirations with an MBA from INSEAD. (short answer) For the school’s job-related short-answer questions (essentially mini essays), we encourage you to start by very carefully parsing exactly what data the school requests for each. Together, these four prompts cover many of the elements seen in a traditional personal statement essay, including info about one’s career to date, interest in the school, and professional goals. However, the topics are clearly separated among individual submissions rather than covered in a cohesive single essay, and INSEAD also asks applicants to comment on their expected progression within their current firm were they to remain there rather than entering business school. The first prompt requires that you outline roughly six different aspects of your current or most recent position. Be sure that you address each of the elements the school lists, and do not skip any just because you would rather write more about some than others. You may also want to consider providing a very brief description of your company or industry, if the nature of either might not be readily clear to an admissions reader. For the second question, your response should be fairly straightforward. If your firm has a clearly defined management hierarchy in which one position leads directly to a higher oneâ€"and you would be interested in adhering to that systemâ€"you simply need to explain this and perhaps offer a short description of the new responsibilities your next position would entail. If your company does not have such an arrangement or you would want to move in a different direction, simply explain what your preferred next role would be and the duties involved. The third prompt is rather self-explanatory with respect to detailing the various stages of your career to date, but do not be remiss in responding to the “rationale” and “choices” aspects of the query. The school wants to know that your progression has not been passive, with your simply accepting the next good thing to come along, but rather that you have made thoughtful decisions with clear motivations and intentions behind them. For the fourth question, you will need to present your professional goals within the context of an INSEAD MBA education. Do your research on the school to identify specific resources it offers that relate directly to the skills and experiences you need to be successful in your career, thereby illustrating how INSEAD would help you achieve your aims. Above all, be sure to show determination and directionâ€"that you are focused firmly on your intended end points and will not be easily deterred. For all your job description responses, avoid using any acronyms or abbreviations that would not be easily recognizable to most people. Using shortcuts (in the form of abbreviations/acronyms) and skipping basic contextual information could make your answers less understandable and therefore less compelling and useful to an admissions reader, so do yourself a favor by more completely depicting your situation. Also, consider framing your responses to these rather straightforward queries in a narrative format to make them more interesting to the admissions reader, rather than simply outlining the basic information. Strive to incorporate a sense of your personality and individuality into your submissions. As we have noted, these questions cover many elements of a traditional personal statement, so we encourage you to download a free copy of our  mbaMission Personal Statement Guide. In this complimentary publication, we provide a detailed discussion of how to approach such queries and craft effective responses, along with multiple illustrative examples. Optional Job Essay: If you are currently not working or if you plan to leave your current employer more than 2 months before the programme starts, please explain your activities and occupations between leaving your job and the start of the programme. With this essay, INSEAD hopes to see signs of your interest in ongoing self-improvement, knowledge or experience collection, and/or giving back. Whether you are choosing to leave your job a few months before the beginning of the MBA program or are asked to do so by your employer, simply explain what you expect do and gain during the interim. The admissions committee wants to know that you are the kind of person who takes advantage of opportunities and to understand what kinds of opportunities appeal to you. For example, perhaps you plan to complete a few quantitative courses to be better equipped to hit the ground running in your related MBA classes, or perhaps you want to spend some time with distant family members or volunteering in your community because you know that your availability to do so will be limited when you are in school, and you want to maintain those important connections. Maybe you want to travel to improve your language ability in a more immersive environment befor e coming to INSEAD, given the importance of this skill in the school’s program. Or you might arrange informational interviews, job-shadowing opportunities, and/or unpaid internships, which could help in various ways with recruiting and job selection. Whatever your goals and plans, clearly convey how you anticipate your experience(s) will add to or change your character, enhance your skill set, and/or increase your understanding of yourself or othersâ€"all of which are valuable in business school. Motivation Essay 1: Give a candid description of yourself (who are you as a person), stressing the personal characteristics you feel to be your strengths and weaknesses and the main factors which have influenced your personal development, giving examples when necessary (approximately 500 words). Although INSEAD’s request for “main factors which have influenced your development” comes in the latter half of this essay prompt, we feel you should actually provide this context for your formative experiences before discussing the strengths and weaknesses you derived from them, because showing a clear cause-and-effect relationship between the two is important. The school asks that you offer examples “when necessary,” but your essay will be strongest if you present anecdotes to illustrate and support all your statements. Still, your essay should not end up being a hodgepodge of unconnected anecdotes that reveal strengths. Instead, focus on two or three strengths and one or two weaknesses in the mere 500 words allotted. As always, be honest about your strengths (do not try to tell the committee what you think it wants to hear; truthfully describe who you legitimately are) and especially about your weaknessesâ€"this is vital. Transparent or disingenuous statements will not fool or convince anyone and will only reveal you as someone incapable of critical self-evaluation. Motivation Essay 2: Describe the achievement of which you are most proud and explain why. In addition, describe a situation where you failed. How did these experiences impact your relationships with others? Comment on what you learned (approximately 400 words). For this essay, you will need to offer two anecdotes that reveal different sides of you as an applicant, describing a high moment from your life and a low moment. Because the school also asks you to address how these incidents subsequently influenced your interactions with others and what lessons they taught you, you must identify stories that not only involve a significant incident but also affected you personally in a meaningful and long-lasting way. These elements of your essay are just as important as the accomplishment and the failure you choose to share; your unique thoughts can differentiate you from other applicants, and showing that you recognize how these incidents changed you and your relations with others demonstrates your self-awareness and capacity for growth. Steer clear of trite and clichéd statements about your takeaways, and really reflect on these situations to uncover your deeper reactions and impressions. For example, everyone gains some level of resiliency from a failure, so you must offer something less common and more compelling and personal. Be aware that the best failure essays are often those that show reasoned optimism and tremendous momentum toward a goalâ€"a goal that is ultimately derailed. In most cases, you will need to show that you were emotionally invested in your project/experience, which will enable the reader to connect with your story and vicariously experience your disappointment. If you were not invested at all, it is hardly credible to discuss the experience as a failure or learning experience. Motivation Essay 3: Describe all types of extra-professional activities in which you have been or are still involved for a significant amount of time (clubs, sports, music, arts, politics, etc). How are you enriched by these activities? (approximately 300 words) Although stereotypes about the top MBA programs aboundâ€"this school wants consultants, that school is for marketing professionals, this other one is for techies and entrepreneursâ€"the truth is that they all want a diverse incoming class, full of people with various strengths and experiences that they can share with one another for the good of all. Discussing how you choose to spend your free timeâ€"explaining why your chosen activities are important to you and what you derive from themâ€"provides the admissions committee with a window into your personality outside the workplace and classroom and an idea of what you could contribute to the student body and INSEAD as a whole. Optional Motivation Essay: Is there anything else that was not covered in your application that you would like to share with the Admissions Committee? (approximately 300 words) We tend to believe that the best use of the optional essay is to explain confusing or problematic issues in your candidacy, and this prompt offers an opportunity to do just that. So, if you need to, this is your chance to address any questions an admissions officer might have about your profileâ€"a poor grade or overall GPA, a low GMAT or GRE score, a gap in your work experience, etc. We suggest downloading your free copy of the mbaMission Optional Essays Guide, in which we offer detailed advice on deciding whether to take advantage of the optional essay and how best to do so (with multiple sample essays), if needed. INSEAD does not stipulate that you can only discuss a problem area in this essay, however, so you have some leeway to share anything you think may be pivotal or particularly compelling. We caution you against trying to fill this space simply because you fear that not doing so would somehow count against you. Remember, by submitting an additional essay, you are asking the admissions committee to do extra work on your behalf, so you need to make sure that time is warranted. If you are using the essay to emphasize something that if omitted would render your application incomplete, take this opportunity to write a very brief narrative that reveals this key new aspect of your candidacy. Video After submitting your INSEAD application, you will need to respond to four additional questions in video form.  You technically have until 48 hours after the deadline for the round in which you apply to complete this element of the process, but we strongly recommend doing so sooner rather than later while your mind is still in application mode and to ensure you do not somehow forget this task or have to rush through it at the end of the allotted time period. Because all INSEAD interviews are conducted by the school’s alumni, members of the admissions committee have previously had no opportunity to see or meet with candidates; they had to learn all they could simply from the written portions of the application. This video component now gives the committee direct and dynamic insight into applicants’ character and personality, as well as another angle on their language abilities. About the videos, INSEAD says on its site, “The Admissions Committee is interested in obtaining an authentic view of you as a person, to see how you think on your feet and how you convey your ideas.” So when the time comes for you to record your responses, do your best to relax, answer genuinely, and let your true self shine through! For a thorough exploration of INSEADs academic offerings, defining characteristics, crucial statistics, social life, community/environment, and other key facets of the program, please download your free copy of mbaMissions INSEAD Insiders Guide. The Next Stepâ€"Mastering Your INSEAD Interview:  Many MBA candidates find admissions interviews stressful and intimidating, but mastering this important element of the application process is definitely possibleâ€"the key is informed preparation. We therefore offer our free Interview Primers to spur you along! Download your  free  copy of the  INSEAD Interview Primer  today. Share ThisTweet 2018-2019 Business School Essays INSEAD INSEAD International Business Schools MBA Essay Analysis

The Knights and Miller´s Tale in Chaucer´s The Canterbury...

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Word Blends Definition and Examples

A word blend is formed by combining two separate words with different meanings to form a new one. These words are often created to describe a new invention or phenomenon that combines the definitions or traits of two existing things.   Word Blends and Their Parts Word blends are also known as portmanteau (pronunciation port-MAN-toe), a French word meaning trunk or suitcase. Author Lewis Carroll is credited with coining this term in Through the Looking-Glass, published in 1871. In that book, Humpty Dumpty tells Alice about making up new words from parts of existing ones: You see its like a portmanteau—there are two meanings packed up into one word. There are different ways of creating word blends. One way is to combine portions of two other words to make a new one. These word fragments are called morphemes, the  smallest units of meaning in a language. The word camcorder, for example, combines parts of camera and recorder. Word blends can also be created by joining a full word with a portion of another word (called a splinter). For example, the word motorcade combines motor plus a  portion of cavalcade. Word blends can also be formed by overlapping or combining phonemes, which are parts of two words that sound alike. One example of an overlapping word blend is Spanglish, which is an informal mix of spoken English and Spanish. Blends can also be formed through the omission of phonemes. Geographers sometimes refer to Eurasia, the landmass that combines Europe and Asia. This blend is formed by taking the first syllable of Europe and adding it to the word Asia. The Blend Trend English is a dynamic language that is constantly evolving. Many of the words in the English language are derived from ancient Latin and Greek or from other European languages such as German or French. But starting in the 20th century, blended words began to emerge to describe new technologies or cultural phenomena. For instance, as dining out became more popular, many restaurants began serving a new weekend meal in the late morning. It was too late for breakfast and too early for lunch, so someone decided to make a new word that described a meal that was a little bit of both. Thus, brunch was born. As new inventions changed the way people lived and worked, the practice of combining parts of words to make new ones became popular. In the 1920s, as traveling by car became more common, a new kind of hotel that catered to drivers emerged. These motor hotels quickly proliferated and became known as motels. In 1994, when a rail tunnel beneath the English Channel opened, connecting France and Great Britain, it quickly became known as the Chunnel, a word blend of Channel and tunnel. New word blends are being created all the time as cultural and technological trends emerge. In 2018, Merriam-Webster added the word mansplaining to their dictionary. This blended word, which combines man and explaining, was coined to describe the habit that some men have of explaining things in a condescending manner.  Ã‚   Examples Here are some examples of word blends and their roots: Blended word Root word 1 Root word 2 agitprop agitation propaganda bash bat mash biopic biography picture Breathalyzer breath analyzer clash clap crash docudrama documentary drama electrocute electricity execute emoticon emotion icon fanzine fan magazine frenemy friend enemy Globish global English infotainment information entertainment moped motor pedal pulsar pulse quasar sitcom situation comedy sportscast sports broadcast staycation stay vacation telegenic television photogenic workaholic work alcoholic

Eden Lenner. Book Review- Winning The War Of Words . One

Eden Lenner Book Review- Winning the War of Words One problem for someone trying to offer a defense of Israel despite the determined intellectual attack on the country in recent years is that, while the assault is simply and easily understood; the defense is harder to explain. To defame the country one simply needs to say ‘colonization’ or ‘apartheid’, and add a photo of a soldier manhandling a child, but to defend Israel requires an expansive understanding of at least 100 years of history in both Europe and the Middle East, an understanding of how we have reached this moment, and of what Israel’s only choices are right now. Anyone trying to explain Israel’s case needs to be mature enough to make sense of this to people outside the†¦show more content†¦Like many Israelis, she had her mind changed by the Palestinians repeatedly rejecting Israel’s peace offers and by their use of brutal terrorism. She writes that she noticed, what she had previously regarded as legitimate critici sm of Israeli policies was in fact something different, it was an ideology disturbing in its intention and content. She concluded that this criticism wasn’t about a two-state solution at all, but it ‘only very thinly masks a deep and visceral hatred for the state and its people that cannot be explained by mere criticism for the policies of some of its elected governments.’ Things move so far and so fast in the Middle East that some of the pieces here already seem like distant history just a year or two after happening and being written. If Iran, in 2013, ‘felt that the economic pressure and the credible threat of military intervention were to threaten its very survival, it might, just as Assad did with the chemical weapons, go as far as give up the entire nuclear program altogether.’ Before 2014 started was a relatively peaceful time. But of course, we know now that the West will never make such a threat, that the mullahs will have their way, and that the Americans are in retreat amidst the confused ruins of their policies as the Russians move in. Wilf’s views are particularly sharp towards the regional turmoil due to many in the West being

A Commentary on LSD Essay Example For Students

A Commentary on LSD Essay LSD (D-Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, or Acid for short) can be a wonderful psychotropic ally, and is probably the most versatile psychedelic known to humanity. Its effects vary from simple stimulation, like a cup of coffee, that can facilitate intense focus for 8ish hours at the 25mcg dose range (excellent for programming, writing, driving or listening to lectures) to a social, stimulating psychedelic in the 50-200 mcg range (great for dancing, concerts and walks in nature) to a frankly amazing, mystic entheogen in the 300-700mcg range (much more heroic than social, but great for communing with God/dess). Some people find that the intensity of the LSD experience tends to plateau at dosages over 500-700mcg, although its duration may continue to extend. When readily available, LSD is also one of the best value-for-money psychedelics around, usually going for $2. 00 per 100 mcg hit or dose in the SF Bay Area (often considered an epicenter for LSD production), although have heard of people paying up to $5. 00 per 100mcg elsewhere. These 100mcg dosages are fairly standard in the US these days, but are signifcantly less that the powerful 300 mcg per hit dosages that were reportedly common here in the Sixties. The lower doses per hit usually available to US psychonauts these days have probably significantly reduced the frequency of uncomfortably strong LSD trips. Today, LSD is commonly found soaked into colorful blotter paper (an artform in itself), although sometimes it is available dissolved in liquid (usually calibrated to 100mcg per drop) or dissolved in colorful, hardened gel when it is known as windowpane. It appears that the LSD-containing tablets of various descriptions that were around in the Sixties seem to be much less common these days. Regarding storage, it is very helpful to keep LSD in a dark, cool place for long-term storage as it is not one of the more stable psychedelic molecules. Purity is also important, and can significantly affect the quality of the experience (especially at high doses) so it is often a good idea to bioassay a new batch at lower doses to test the purity. Quad pure LSD (implying that the product is washed four times, as was said to be the practice of legendary LSD maker Owsley, aka Bear) is usually the best around, but three washes are commonly considered adequate, especially since yield is reduced with each wash. LSD synthesis is quite complex and generally requires a pretty professional lab and chemist to synthesize quality product. With moderate doses of blotter LSD, effects start to become noticeable within around half an hour after ingestion, and tend to rise to a peak around 2-5 hours into the experience. After the peak, the trip gradually declines in intensity until one is pretty much back to baseline in around 8-12 hours. The afterglow tends to last most of the following day and is usually described as quite pleasant. LSD can be quite safely mixed with many other psychoactives for a wide variety f fascinating experiences. The combos with XTC or 2CB (aka candyflipping) are especially enjoyable for social situations, and LSD also combines very synergistically with N2O and DXM for more intense, although relatively non-social, experiences. Many people also reportpotentiation of LSD after pretreatment with Harmala or Melatonin. Mixed reactions have been observed when combining LSD with MJ, so it is probably best to have a relatively straight sitter and a safe place to retreat to in case things get strange on this combo. The long-lasting duration of the LSD experience is also an excellent opportunity o get some deep metaprogramming work done, so it has some very interesting psychotherapeutic applications (see Stan Grofs fascinating research summarized in LSD Psychotherapy). Many people deal with the extended length of the experience by taking LSD just after sunset so that they are in the tail end of the experience as the sun is rising, which nicely completes the trip. A fairly well-established psychological phenomenon sometimes noticed by LSD users is known as imprinting. Nutrition in Mountain Biking EssayThis is a psychological process whereby being exposed to an event, thought or other experience makes an impression on ones syche. When the egos strength is diminished, as often happens during an LSD trip, one seems to become especially sensitive to imprinting, often on a much deeper level than usual. This can be helpful or not, so it is useful to be aware of it and to make sure the set, setting and company are optimal. It is also quite common for people to report that music perception is significantly enhanced while on LSD, so concerts and raves can be truly amazing and transformative events for the wide-eyed tripper, but it is advisable to have a relatively straight friend around as a designated driver and sitter. Also, paying careful attention to selecting music with a positive content is helpful to prevent unwanted negative messages from being imprinted. Although one rarely feels like eating while on LSD, and it is usually best to take it on an empty stomach, candy, fruit and sorbet do taste absolutely wonderful while tripping. Also, sensitivity to temperature is often diminished, and many report that sex on LSD is quite interesting with a trusted partner. 😉 Incidentally, the much-publicized LSD flashbacks are probably a myth, and even if real, may just be a normal tendency for humans to revisit any intense sychological phenomena. If they do occur, then perhaps many LSD enthusiasts would consider this a feature, rather than a disadvantage! 🙂 Strychnine-containing samples of LSD are also a myth, as are chromosomal damage and spinal fluid drainage with LSD usage. However, persistent tracers have been reported by a few people after excessive LSD indulgence (especially when combined with MJ), but they do not seem to occur at all with moderate usage which is often reported to actually improve visual acuity. As with most substances that are pharmaceutically active, LSD is probably best avoided ltogether during pregnancy, especially during the sensitive first trimester. However, at least one study seems to indicate that low, 100mcg doses do not appear to have noticeable negative effects on either mother or fetus. Tolerance to LSD builds quickly since those precious neurotransmitters (seratonin) can get depleted, so refraining from dosing more than once a week seems advisable. LSD also seems to be cross-tolerant with mushrooms. Also, due to the quick tolerance buildup and the seeming lack of dopamine involvement in its action, LSD is not consideredphysically addictive. In fact, it seems from ecent DEA literature that pretty much the only excuse the government could come up with for placing it in Schedule I was unpredictable effects. Interestingly, most LSDenthusiasts actually consider these a feature. 🙂 It also seems best to take LSD in a safe, private setting at least until one is used to its effects since it can make other people appear a little strange and can make talking coherently a minor challenge as ones thoughts are often tumbling over one another in a hurry to be expressed. Being in the company of someone tripping on LSD can also be a bit disturbing to straight people, (even f they dont know that one is on LSD). However, there is nothing quite like being in a crowd of people tripping on LSD. The energy is fantastic! Its also interesting that the elevated energy experienced on moderate doses may cause ones voice to take on a characteristic vibrato quality, possibly combined with nervous laughter. Knowing this, it is often possible to tell if someone is on LSD just by listening to them talk. Its a totally different sound from the slow drawl of mushroom eaters, for example. LSD has no established lethal dose in humans (although one researcher apparently id manage to kill an elephant with a huge dose of it. What a waste! ) and it is also generally considered to display remarkably low toxicity in normal dosages, perhaps in part due to its activity in such minute amounts. In fact, the literature reports that several people have each accidentally consumed as much as 5000 times the basic 100mcg dose (0. 5g) and survived with no noticeable long-term damage. A Destructive Society Exposed in Maggie Maggie Ess EssayFurthermore, LSD has the distinct advantages relative to many plant psychedelics of being virtually tasteless and odorless, being quite easy n the body, and being very easy to conceal. The pitfalls with LSD primarily occur when people resist facing the dark side of themselves, or letting go of their egos, or when they get into recursive negative thought loops, or when unpleasant things happen to them or when they want to come down before the experience is ready to end. As befits a true psychedelic, what is inside a person often comes out on LSD. However, while some people do keep Valium around to neutralize the effects of LSD in case things get uncomfortable, it usually seems best to just face what LSD helps reveal about neself, and be prepared to be stimulated and altered for a good 8-12 hours. BTW, engaging in dancing or other enjoyable physical activity is often a wonderful way to spend a trip or to bring an uncomfortable one out of the doldrums. Occasionally people will experience so-called Acid Indigestion on LSD, which is often easily alleviated by loosening tight clothing and by performing relaxation exercises. Some folks consider this minor stomach upset a symptom of psychological blockage, and many people never experience it at all. However, while being rather physiologically safe, the main risk involved in taking LSD besides the unfortunate fact that it is currently illegal) seems to be that real psychological trauma can occasionally emerge or occur under its influence. Hence LSD is not recommended (except perhaps in closely-monitored, therapeutic situations) for those with unstable or immature personalities, a strong attachment to their ego, pre-existing deep-seated emotional trauma, or a tendency toward mental illness. Nevertheless, given all of the negative press and propaganda about LSD, it is quite an eye-opener to take it for the first time and to experience its (and nes own) Divine nature, not to mention how inaccurate and biased the media portrayal of it is. As many people discovered in the Sixties, it is a common reaction to ones first LSD experience to wish that the entire world could experience this very special Divine gift to humanity. However, its helpful to be aware that even the most conservative LSD initiates often have to refrain from the temptation to dose their straight friends, since dosing anyone without their permission is just not considered ethical behavior among psychonauts. For those who are open to the experience, may the magic of LSD come your way!

Nanjing Chuangqi Auto Parts Company

Nanjing Chuangqi Auto Parts Company is faced with a unique business environment because of various changing business trends and dynamics. Currently, the company is faced with a challenge of integrating its product line (Sharp and Yang, 2001, p. 9). In addition, the management has to decide whether to outsource its major processes or make them internally. It should be known that the company has had limited success as far as international expansion is concerned and this is major concern.Advertising We will write a custom essay sample on Nanjing Chuangqi Auto Parts Company specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More These are situations that are currently facing the company and because of their urgency, they are supposed to be evaluated and looked at for long term sustainability. The company has had limited success with its international expansion program and that is why it needs to work on its supply chain. To manage their supply chain in futu re, they should first of all sort out their liquidity issues to give it an upper hand in the market (Hugos, 2006, p. 13). Because the auto industry has a lot of competition, they should come up with good measures to involve various supply chain stakeholders for sustainability. As much as the company has been actively involved in expansion programs, they have not been successful. In this case, the company needs to go on the drawing board to evaluate its currents strategies that have not worked. At this stage, it will not be advisable for the company to go on with its expansion plans (Harwit, 2001, p. 21). Instead, it should focus on current projects to gain economies of scale. This will give it a competitive advantage to compete well in the market before it can think of future expansion plans. Economies of scale are necessary in the auto industry because it has high costs of production and companies need to be strategic in their decisions and ideas to succeed. Therefore, at this stag e in the company’s life, it needs to first of all establish itself before it can think of going international (Kenworthy, 2004, p. 14). Should the company decide to expand because this is still an open option, it should focus its attention on buying equipment instead of subcontracting. If the company buys its own equipment, it will be in a good position to satisfy the market without straining. This is because subcontracting is expensive and might have various shortcomings that can end up affecting the company’s operations. The company should be able to produce enough products that will satisfy different consumer needs and this can only be achieved if they are in charge of their own production activities (Hugos, 2006, p. 26). In the long run, they will be able to know where and when to supply their products. Nanjing Chuangqi Auto Parts Company has a great potential in the market and should look for enough funds to enhance its supply chain and come up with effective stra tegies (Sharp and Yang, 2001, p. 16). Before the company decides to expand to a new market, it should critically evaluate it to avoid any supply chain constraints. By looking for investors through good funding initiatives, the company will be in a good position to finance its supply chain and this is a competitive advantage.Advertising Looking for essay on business economics? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More The only weakness with such an option can be seen in various demands that the new investors will likely come up with. As a matter of fact, the company should evaluate its business strategies because they have not been effective. This can be proved from the fact that its international expansion program has had limited success (Georgano, 2003, p. 23). By reviewing its business strategies, the company will be able to align itself strategically in the market. In this case, it needs to attract new talent and this may end up bei ng costly (Hugos, 2006, p. 34). All these aspects have a high probability of success because they will have a positive impact on the company’s operations. As a matter of fact, the management is committed to ensure that the company is successful. Reference List Georgano, G, N. (2003). Cars: Early and Vintage: 1886–1930. London: Grange- Universal. Harwit, E. (2001). The Impact of WTO Membership on the Automobile Industry in China. North York: Captus Press Inc. Hugos, M. (2006). Essentials of Supply Chain Management. New York: John Wiley Sons. Kenworthy, J, R. (2004). Transport Energy Use and Greenhouse Emissions in Urban Passenger Transport Systems. Ontario: Firefly Books. Sharp, J, D., Yang, A. (2001). Nanjing Chuangqi Auto Parts Company. Beijing: Beijing University.Advertising We will write a custom essay sample on Nanjing Chuangqi Auto Parts Company specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More This essay on Nanjing Chuangqi Auto Parts Company was written and submitted by user Winston Blanchard to help you with your own studies. You are free to use it for research and reference purposes in order to write your own paper; however, you must cite it accordingly. You can donate your paper here.

Using Sentence Connectors to Express Complex Ideas

Using Sentence Connectors to Express Complex Ideas Once you have mastered the basics of correct usage in written English, you will want to express yourself in increasingly complex ways. Sentence connectors are used to express relationships between ideas and to combine sentences and are one of the best ways to improve and add sophistication to your writing.   Sentence connectors are also referred to as linking language. There are a number of forms of sentence connections such as: Conjunctions, which connect two simple ideas: The teacher discussed French and German history. Coordinating conjunctions, which  connect two phrases or simple sentences: Jennifer would like to visit Rome, and she would like to spend some time in Naples. Subordinating conjunctions, which  connect a dependent and an independent clause: Just as its important to win, its important to play the game.   Conjunctive adverbs are used to connect one sentence to another: Children get plenty of exercise at our school. Similarly, they enjoy extensive art programs. Prepositions must be used with nouns rather than full phrases: Like Seattle, Tacoma is located on the Puget Sound in the state of Washington. Sentence connectors are used for many tasks. For example they can indicate  additional information. Not only do students have to take weekly tests, but they are also required to take pop-quizzes throughout the term.The company needs to invest more heavily in research and development. In addition, we need to improve our manufacturing facilities. Sentence connectors can indicate opposition  or contrast between ideas.   Mary asked for another week to complete the project although she had already spent three weeks in preparation.Despite the economic growth of the past eight years, most middle class citizens are having difficult making ends meet.    Connectors can also  show the cause and effect  of certain actions or when explaining the reasons for decisions. We decided to hire three more employees because sales were increasing rapidly.The sales department developed a new marketing campaign. As a result, sales have risen by more than 50% over the last six months.   English also uses sentence connectors to  contrast information. On the one hand, they have improved their language skills. On the other hand, they still need to improve their understanding of basic math.Unlike the nineteenth century, the twentieth century saw science become the leading subject in universities around the world.   Finally, use subordinating conjunctions such as if or unless to  express conditions  when connecting ideas in English.   Unless Tom can complete the project by the end of next week, we wont win the contract with the city government.  Focus your energies on your studies while at college. Otherwise, youll be left with a lot of debt and no diploma.   Type of Connector Connector(s) Examples Coordinating Conjunction and...too High level positions are stressful, and can be harmful to your health too.Customers are satisfied with our sales, and they feel our marketing team is friendly too. Subordinating conjunction just as Just as high level positions are stressful, they can be harmful to your health.Just as students need a vacation from studies, employees require some downtime in order to bring their best efforts to work. Conjunctive adverbs similarly, in comparison High level positions are stressful at times. Similarly, they can be harmful to your health.Students from Asian countries tend to be excellent at grammar. In comparison, European students often excel in conversational skills. Prepositions like, similar to Similar to other important professions, high level business positions are stressful at times.Like the healthy pursuit of free time activities, success in the workplace or at school is essential to a well-rounded individual.