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XX(272804.1)
Publication Date
1914
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This pamphlet, by John Carle & Sons, provides information on child care and promotes the use of Imperial Granum wheat food.
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Kanopy (Firm)
Call Number
XX(295766.1)
Publication Date
2014 2012
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Topics in this program include: recruitment, human resources, workforce, planning, selection, insurance and industry. Videos in this playlist include: --pt. 1: An Essential Guide to Recruitment & Selection. Recruitment should be seen not just as a process of filling vacancies, but as a part of workforce planning generally. The first stage in filling a vacancy is to define the vacancy the job description. The selection procedure varies from simply interviewing people to complex assessment processes involving tests of various kinds. Psychometric tests are supposed to find candidates with the right personality for a job. Many companies also require probationary periods. But why, despite all this, does recruitment so often go wrong? --pt. 2: The Recruitment Challenge. Insurance company Centor claims the success or failure of its business hinges on the ability and attitude of their people. They need a "Centor person" to fit in with the culture of the firm. But how do they find this Centor person? --pt. 3. Writing CVs. Putting together your curriculum vitae is a vital part of a job application but why do most people get it wrong? Neil Taylor presents the dos and donts of writing a CV and covering letter. Youve got to grab the readers attention. But whatever you do, dont say youre a "passionate team player. --pt. 4. Human Resources Management in Action. A case study of the Centor Insurance Company.
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Migliorelli, Kenny, speaker.
Call Number
XX(272680.1)
Publication Date
2015
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Ken Migliorelli is the owner of Migliorelli Farm. Migliorelli Farm is a family-run fruit and vegetable farm located in Northern Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley Region of New York. Originating in the Bronx in 1933 when Angelo Migliorelli first brought the broccoli raab seeds when he immigrated to New York from the Lazio region of Italy. Migliorelli and his son, Rocco peddled their vegetables by horse and cart up and down the Bronx, sun up to sun down. Eventually Co-Op City was to be built therefore pushing the last of the farmers out of the Bronx. Farming was Rocco's passion so he brought his family to the Hudson Valley. Now in its 3rd generation, Migliorelli Farm is growing over 130 different varieties of fruits and vegetables, including the same strain of broccoli raab.
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Kanopy (Firm)
Call Number
658.8 STR
Publication Date
2016 2015
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What do we mean when we talk about business strategy? Start thinking more smartly about strategy with this introductory lecture that covers four key facts about competition and the two drivers of profitability: industry structure and competitive advantage.
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Broadhurst, Jeff, interviewee.
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XX(272709.1)
Publication Date
2015
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Jeff Broadhurst joined Eat'n Park Hospitality Group as Director of Business Development for Parkhurst Dining Services in 1996, following a 5 year career with Federated Investors in their Chicago and Kentucky markets. In 2002, he was promoted to President of Parkhurst Dining Services, and in 2006, took over the responsibilities of President of Eat'n Park Restaurants. In 2008, Jeff became President and CEO of Eat'n Park Hospitality Group.
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Call Number
384.8065 WHY
Publication Date
2016 2015
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Turn now to corporate strategy, which involves determining where to compete, not how. Explore the corporate strategies of horizontal and vertical integration (and their two types) in the context of Disney's acquisition of Pixar animation studios. As a multi-business unit corporate, why build a particular portfolio of businesses?
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Greig, Norman, interviewee.
Call Number
XX(272715.1)
Publication Date
2015
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The Greig Farm Market was founded in 1975 and specializes in local produce, local products and fresh baked pies and donuts. During the growing season they offer their own fruits and vegetables, fresh picked daily, as well as produce from neighboring farms. They also carry work by local craftspeople including locally spun wool hats and scarves, woven baskets and handmade pottery.
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Osofsky, Rick, interviewee.
Call Number
XX(272678.1)
Publication Date
2015
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In 1941, long before anyone had heard of mega-farms or agri-corporations, the Osofsky family started a small dairy farm in Hudson Valley, NY, naming it for their eldest son, Ronny. Today, the extended family continues to work those same pastures. The farm makes milk products in small batches, delivered at peak freshness, pasteurized and hormone free. Everything on the farm is grown and produced naturally with no additives of any kind.
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Hall, John, interviewee.
Call Number
XX(272716.1)
Publication Date
2015
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John Hall represents the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and serves as County Extension Director in Kent County, Maryland. In 1999, Hall organized a community-based needs assessment discussion group that met bi-monthly. Chesapeake Fields Institute (CFI) evolved from this discussion group in 2000. The community-based group has embraced the mission, 'Preservation Through Profitability'. In 2003, CFI launched Chesapeake Fields Farmers LLC, a for-profit to build the infrastructure necessary to develop value added markets for the region. The LLC, has received two valued added grants and completed a $1 million equity drive. In 2005, Chesapeake Fields Farmers Cooperative was launched.
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Warren, Denise, interviewee.
Call Number
XX(272845.1)
Publication Date
2015
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Tom and Denise Warren are the founders and owners of Stone and Thistle Farm. Stone and Thistle Farm is a family farm in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains in central New York state. The farm produces meadow raised lamb, goat, chickens, turkeys, eggs, pork, beef and goat milk. The farm prides itself on offering products with no additives, hormones, antibiotics or drugs.
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Glos, Michael, 1971- interviewee.
Call Number
XX(272714.1)
Publication Date
2015
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Michael and Karma Glos began their small, diversified organic farm in Berkshire, New York, located 20 miles east of Ithaca, in 1996. Since then, three of those years have included commercial operations. They specialize in producing free-range organic meat (poultry, pork, beef) and organic herbs and specialty vegetables, and are certified by NOFA-NY Certified Organic LLC. All the vegetables, herbs and poultry are certified; the pork and beef are raised according to organic standards after 6 weeks of age. The Glos' launched their business with no formal training, but relied on a love of farming and their experiences as farming apprentices.
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Kanopy (Firm)
Call Number
XX(293345.1)
Publication Date
2014 2012
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Key topics: Structures, Hierarchy, Span of control, Chain of command, sDecentralisation. What's meant by the structure of a business? How does it affect the way a business operates? What happens when a company's structure hinders rather than helps its business?
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