Strategic Management Frameworks and Core Concepts
Module 1: Strategy and Business Models
| Concept | Key Definition | Levels & Frameworks |
| Strategy | The long-term direction of an organization to achieve Competitive Advantage (doing things differently). | 3 Levels: 1. Corporate (Scope). 2. Business (How to compete). 3. Functional (Execution). |
| Strategy Statement | Vision (The Future), Values (Core principles that do not change), Objectives (Specific targets). | 3 Steps: Understand to Decide to Execute. |
| Business Model | Explains how a firm creates, delivers, and captures |
Geological Structures and Rock Classifications
Folds: Bending of Rock Layers
Folds are wave-like undulations in rock strata. They are most common in sedimentary rocks.
Origin and Mechanism of Folds
Folds originate primarily due to Compressional Stress. When rocks are pushed together, they shorten and thicken.
Ductile Deformation: Folds form deep within the crust where high temperature and pressure allow rocks to bend without breaking.
Tectonic Forces: Major fold belts (like the Himalayas) originate from the collision of tectonic plates.
Classification
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Comparative Education Systems and Social Inequality
Education systems reflect cultural ideas about who should have access to education and why. The historical development of education in Spain, the UK, and the USA shows different views regarding access, poverty, social responsibility, and inclusion versus exclusion.
Inequality in the UK Education System
In the UK, education was first mainly for the upper classes. Grammar and public schools prepared wealthy children for leadership, while working-class
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Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Materials Comparison
| No. | Ferrous Materials | Non-Ferrous Materials |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Contain iron as the main constituent | Do not contain iron |
| 2. | Magnetic in nature (most ferrous metals) | Non-magnetic |
| 3. | High tensile strength | Generally lower tensile strength (except some alloys) |
| 4. | More prone to rust and corrosion | High resistance to corrosion |
| 5. | Usually heavier | Usually lighter in weight |
| 6. | Less expensive | More expensive |
| 7. | High melting point | Lower melting point |
| 8. | Good for structural applications | Good for electrical and |
Mastering English: Listening, Writing, and Reading Drills
Part B: English Language Skills Practice
Listening Comprehension: A Story About Senegal
Listen to Liam telling a story about travelling in Senegal. Number the events (A–F) in the order you hear them.
Exercise 1: Ordering Events
- (B) Liam went to university.
- (E) Liam and Mark decided to go travelling.
- (A) Liam and Mark flew with a pilot.
- (F) Mark needed to see a doctor.
- (C) Liam and Mark couldn’t fly home.
- (D) Liam and Mark got help from their families.
Exercise 2: Complete the Notes
Listen again. Complete
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Generic Software Framework and Process Flows
A generic software framework consists of five core framework activities: communication, planning, modeling, construction, and deployment. These are supported by umbrella activities, including project tracking and controlling, risk management, quality assurance, and technical reviews.
The process flow describes how these activities are organized. Common flows include:
- Linear flow: Sequential execution of activities.
- Iterative process flow: Repeating activities
EU Transformation: Financial Crises, Brexit, and Policy Responses
Major Crises and Policy Shifts in the European Union
The Great Financial Crisis of 2008
The Great Financial Crisis of 2008 exposed deep structural flaws in the European and global financial systems. These flaws were rooted in decades of financial deregulation, excessive risk-taking, and weak supervision. Within the Eurozone, the combination of full capital mobility, centralized monetary policy under the ECB, and nationally regulated banking systems created major imbalances, resulting in capital flowing
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The Neolithic Revolution: Agricultural Transformation
The Agricultural Revolution, also known as the Neolithic Revolution, marks the major transformation when early humans shifted from a nomadic, hunting–gathering life to settled agriculture. This process began around 10,000 BCE in different parts of the world and became the foundation of human civilization.
1. Introduction
Before agriculture, humans lived in small groups, depending on wild animals and forest produce. With climatic changes after
Read MoreNatural Hazards, Biomes, Sustainability and Global Issues
Natural Hazards and Disasters
- Earthquake: All sudden ground motion produced by the passage of seismic waves through the Earth’s tectonic plates.
- Flood: When water spills over generally dry terrain, it creates a flood. A normally dry area might get flooded by rising water in an existing conduit, like a river, stream, or drainage ditch.
- Tsunami: Tsunamis are ocean waves brought on by large earthquakes near or beneath the ocean, volcanic explosions, landslides beneath the sea, and coastal landslides that
Effective Communication, Negotiation, Decision Making & Change
Ch 11 — Communication & Negotiation
Mehrabian’s Rule
Communication impact: 7% words, 38% tone, 55% body language — nonverbal cues dominate when messages are emotional or ambiguous.
York’s Experiment (Nonverbal Tactics)
Students detected confidence, dominance, and competence from posture, movement, and eye contact even without hearing words. This shows nonverbal cues strongly shape judgments.
Definition and Basic Model of Communication
Definition: The process of sending, receiving, and interpreting
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