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The graphic is a Climograph, a double entry graph that registers the average monthly temperatures through a red line for the scale of degrees centigrade (ºC) on the right; and the total average monthly precipitation by a bars graph in mm* in the scale on the left. According to the usual conventions, both scales are in a 2:1 ratio**, which allows to visualize easier the drier months.

The yearly average annual temperature is ………….. The average monthly temperature belongs to the month of …………….., with approximately ……….. ºC. Such data indicates that, the graphic’s clima is located in the Northern hemisphere, also with a hot/warm summer. The coldest month is ……… with ……….. ºC, which means a mild summer. According... Continue reading "Understanding Climographs: A Guide to Climate Analysis" »

Performance Appraisal Systems

Many companies establish methods to improve employee performance and correct errors. Performance appraisal systems are well-established in organizations. Information gathered by these systems is used to decide wage adjustments, promotions, and training. Managing and evaluating performance remains a challenge for most managers. Performance management is the process of linking individual or group performance with the main strategic mission and values.

Objectives of Performance Management Systems

• Motivate Performance: Employee motivation and performance are key factors for business success. Owners and managers strive for good performance.
• Aid Continuous Improvement: Performance management systems help identify areas for

Hydrologic Cycle

Describe the path water moves land, ocean, atmosphere

Seawater

97.2%

Stream

Zone of Saturation

Point where 100% of the pore spaces are filled with water

Best Aquitard

Shale material

Connection Between Climate and Geologic Process

Heavy rainfall triggers debris flow

Cryosphere

Ice and snow existed on Earth

Shells

Made out of CaCO3

Shore and Coast

Shore: area from lowest tide to highest elevation

Coast: area of ocean-related features from the water inland

Coastline

Marks the seaward edge of the coast

Waves and Shoreline

Wave Height

Vertical distance between trough and crest

Wavelength

Horizontal distance between successive crests

Shoreline

Marks the contact between land and sea

Bending of Waves

Refraction

Aquifers and Hot Springs

Aquitard

Impermeable layer... Continue reading "The Hydrologic Cycle and Coastal Geology" »

syms K L

1 - 20

• 1 (one) → 1^st (first)
• 2 (two) → 2^nd (second)
• 3 (three) → 3^rd (third)
• 4 (four) → 4^th (fourth)
• 5 (five) → 5^th (fifth)
• 6 (six) → 6^th (sixth)
• 7 (seven) → 7^th (seventh)
• 8 (eight) → 8^th (eighth)
• 9 (nine) → 9^th (ninth)
• 10 (ten) → 10^th (tenth)
• 11 (eleven) → 11^th (eleventh)
• 12 (twelve) → 12^th (twelfth)
• 13 (thirteen) → 13^th (thirteenth)
• 14 (fourteen) → 14^th (fourteenth)
• 15 (fifteen) → 15^th (fifteenth)
• 16 (sixteen) → 16^th (sixteenth)
• 17 (seventeen) → 17^th (seventeenth)
• 18 (eighteen) → 18^th (eighteenth)
• 19 (nineteen) → 19^th (nineteenth)
• 20 (twenty) → 20^th (twentieth)

21 - 30

• 21 (twenty-one) → 21^st (twenty-first)
• 22 (twenty-two) → 22^nd (twenty-second)
• 23 (twenty-three) → 23^rd (twenty-third)
• 24 (twenty-four) → 24^th (twenty-fourth)

Automatic Voltage Control

Basically consists of a main exciter field which excites the alternator field to control the output voltage. The exciter field is automatically controlled through an error equal to V reference - Vt. When the output voltage is higher than the required value, the BT is measured by a potential transformer and fed back to the input so that the error V reference - Vt is applied to the exciting field. This ensures that the generator output voltage is maintained at the desired level.

Components:

• Potential Transformer: Provides a sample of terminal voltage
• Differentiating Device: Gives actuating error e = V ref - Vt
• Error Amplifier: Amplifies the error signal
• SCR Power Amp: Transfer Function = (ke / 1 + TeS)

Automatic Generation

What is the Service Marketing Mix?

All elements within the control of the firm that communicate the firm's capabilities and image to customers or that influence customer satisfaction with the firm's product and services: product, price, place, and promotion.

• People: All human actors who play a part in service delivery and thus influence the buyer's perceptions: namely, the firm's personnel, the customer, and other customers in the service environment.
• Physical Evidence: The environment in which the service is delivered and where the firm and customer interact, and any tangible components that facilitate performance or communication of the service.
• Process: The actual procedures, mechanisms, and flow of activities by which the service is delivered

Major Components of a Master Budget

A master budget can be divided into operating and financial budgets:

• Operating budgets describe the income-generating activities of a firm: sales, production, and finished goods inventories. The ultimate outcome of the operating budgets is a pro forma or budgeted income statement.
• Financial budgets detail the inflows and outflows of cash and the overall financial position. Planned cash inflows and outflows appear in the cash budget. The expected financial position at the end of the budget period is shown in a budgeted, or pro forma, balance sheet.

Behavioral Dimension of Budgeting

Using Budgets for Performance Evaluation

• Budgets are often used to judge the performance of managers.
• Bonuses, salary increases, and

Candidate Assessment: A Comprehensive Guide

Profile Study

• Assessment of CV presentation
• Analysis of cover letter
• Check for 5/6 essential profile factors: Age, degree, training, experience.
• Selection of suitable candidates
• Communication to rejected candidates

Preliminary Interview

Important for removing unsuitable candidates.

• Short
• Informs the candidate of basic workplace features: salary, contract type, position, specific location.

Assessment and Psychometric Tests

• Aims to measure personality, skills, and knowledge.
• Predicts future behavior in a specific job.

In-Depth Interview

• Introduce the candidate to the job and company.
• Evaluate the candidate's real potential for development.
• Evaluate opportunities for future development.
• Report on past behavior in similar