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Organizational Behaviour (OB)

Historical Antecedents

1. Taylor: Scientific Management
2. Elton Mayo: Human Relations

Goals (DUPC)

• Describe
• Understand
• Predict
• Control

Characteristics

• Scientific
• Humanistic
• Interdisciplinary
• System Approach
• Contingency Approach

Process Theories of Motivation

Vroom's Expectancy Theory

E = Expectancy (Effort → Performance)
I = Instrumentality (Performance → Reward)
V = Valence (Value of Reward)

Formula

Motivation = E × I × V

Adams Equity Theory

People compare inputs and outcomes to determine fairness.

Inputs

• Effort
• Experience
• Education

Outcomes

• Salary
• Recognition
• Promotion

Key Idea

Perceived fairness = Motivation

Goal Setting Theory

Effective Goals

• Specific
• Challenging
• Accepted
• Feedback

Organizational Change

Forces of Change

• Technology
• Competition
• Workforce
• Social

Safety and Discipline Committees

Threat Assessment Team

TEC §37.115

Required Members:

• Principal / Assistant Principal
• Counselor
• Local Law Enforcement / School Resource Officer (SRO)

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluates behavioral threats.
• Implements safety interventions.
• Must be trained via the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC).

1A Panther Strategy: Cross-train your small team during the August Professional Development (PD) week so you are compliant before day one.

Placement Review Committee

TEC §37.003

Required Members:

• Two Elected Classroom Teachers
• One Alternate Teacher
• One Principal Appointee

Key Responsibilities:

• Rules on student placement if a teacher permanently removes a disruptive student from class.

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Ideal vs. Practical Voltage Sources

1. Peace of Westphalia (1648)

The Peace of Westphalia established the foundations of the modern international system, including state sovereignty, territorial integrity, and non-interference. African scholars argue that this model was based on European historical experiences and does not fully explain African realities.

2. Realism

Realism is an international relations theory that argues states seek power, security, and survival in an anarchic international system. In Africa, realism helps explain the behavior of regional powers such as Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt.

3. Liberalism

Liberalism argues that international cooperation, institutions, and economic interdependence can reduce conflict and promote peace. In Africa, it explains the role of... Continue reading "Key Concepts in African International Relations" »

1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System

The Brain

The brain is the primary organ of the central nervous system (CNS), located within the skull. It regulates body activities, thoughts, memory, emotions, movements, and vital functions.

Parts of the Brain

• Cerebrum: The largest part of the brain, divided into right and left hemispheres. Its outer layer is the cerebral cortex. Functions: Controls voluntary movements, thinking, intelligence, memory, learning, speech, and sensations (pain, touch, temperature).
• Cerebellum: Located below the cerebrum at the back of the brain. Functions: Maintains posture and balance, coordinates muscle movements, and controls fine motor skills.
• Brain Stem: Consists of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata. Functions:

Balancing Academic Goals and Personal Growth

First of all, I really need to vent tonight because trying to get in shape for the grueling UCSM admission exam while simultaneously pushing myself to improve my guitar skills is driving me a bit crazy lately. I had such a promising start when I first filled out my vision board, but honestly, some days I really struggle with motivation, and those two hours of daily study feel absolutely endless. Unsurprisingly, scrolling through my phone instead of opening my books is a bad habit that I can't seem to shake off easily, and there are nights when I just fail to stick to my goal perfectly. Nonetheless, I keep reminding myself that I need to set myself a challenge if I actually want to build a future that... Continue reading "Mastering Academic and Personal Goals: A Daily Routine" »

What is a Stream and its Classes in Java?

Introduction
A Stream is a sequence of data that flows between a program and an input/output device. Streams are used to perform input and output operations in Java. Java provides stream classes in the java.io package for reading and writing data. Streams simplify file handling and data communication.

Types of Streams

1. Input Stream

Used to read data from a source such as a file, keyboard, or network. Data flows from the source to the program.

2. Output Stream

Used to write data to a destination such as a file, screen, or network. Data flows from the program to the destination.

Various Stream Classes in Java

1. FileInputStream

Used to read data from a file. It reads data in byte format and is suitable for reading... Continue reading "Java Stream Classes and ArrayList Methods" »

Topic Modeling: LSI vs LDA

Latent Semantic Indexing (LSI)

Use LSI for semantic similarity, retrieval, short/sparse documents, and synonymy problems. It uses Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) to find latent concept axes from term-document co-occurrence. Concepts are mathematical directions, not clean probability-based topics. It is better when the goal is to “find similar documents.”

Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA)

Use LDA for discovering hidden themes and topic percentages. In this model, each document is a mixture of topics, and each topic is a distribution over words. It is better when the goal is to determine “what themes exist in this corpus?”

Key Distinction

• LSI finds latent concept dimensions.
• LDA explicitly models probabilistic topics.

Introduction

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a comprehensive indirect tax introduced on 1 July 2017. It replaced various Central and State indirect taxes, establishing a unified taxation system across India. GST aims to simplify taxation, increase transparency, and create a common national market.

Constitutional Aspects of GST

• Introduced via the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016.
• Article 246A: Empowers Parliament and State Legislatures to enact GST laws.
• Article 269A: Governs GST on inter-State trade and commerce via IGST.
• Article 279A: Mandates the establishment of the GST Council.
• Strengthens cooperative federalism by balancing authority between the Centre and States.

Objectives and Key Features

• Unified Market: Achieving

GST Portal and GST Ecosystem

The GST system in India is a technology-driven tax regime. The entire functioning of GST—registration, return filing, tax payment, and refunds—is managed through a digital platform known as the GST Portal. This digital structure is supported by a wider GST Ecosystem, which includes various stakeholders such as taxpayers, government authorities, and service providers like GST Suvidha Providers (GSPs).

1. The GST Portal

Meaning

• The GST Portal is the official online platform for GST in India.
• It serves as the central hub for registration, return filing, tax payments, and refund applications.

Key Features

• Fully online and paperless system.
• Single platform for Central and State GST compliance.
• Facilitates GST registration