Use Test Taking Strategy to Gain highest Scores in Final

I have read an article named "Test Taking Strategy" which I have found very useful for our Final exam coming in near future. It focuses on the three types of idol behaviors those are Before Test, During Test and After Test strategies.

So, I want to share this useful instructions with my all class fellows.

Test Taking Strategies

Before:

• Take a practice test the day before with conditions as much like the test as possible.
• Review your summary sheets for an overall view of the material. Recite in your own words
• Get enough sleep. Avoid caffeine which increases anxiety.
• Remember to encourage yourself and STOP critical statements.
• Give yourself time to feel composed and to be on time for the exam. Avoid anxious classmates who are talking about the exam.

During:

• Look over the entire test, READ THE DIRECTIONS, plan your approach, and schedule your time.
• Start with the easiest question first.
• Focus your attention on the test. Don't waste time and energy worrying, thinking about the consequences of not doing well, or wondering what others are doing.
• If you don't know an answer, mark the question.
• Suggest to yourself that you probably studied it and the answer will come to you when you get back to it.
• If you start to feel anxious, practice your relaxation techniques. Use anxiety as a cue to relax. Close your eyes, take three deep breaths and then back to the task.

Essay Exams. Organize your thoughts in a brief outline. Look for key words such as compare, contrast, describe, identify. Start with a short summary or topical sentence and then make your points. Don't ramble. Remember what the professor emphasized.

Objective Exams. Think of your own answer before looking at the choices provided. Eliminate clearly wrong answers and make an educated guess (unless there is a severe penalty for wrong answers). After you have answered those you know, return to those you checked. Think about only one question at a time. After you have answered those you know, return to those you checked.

• If your time is running out, concentrate on those questions you know well and/or have the most weight.
• Use all the time allowed for reviewing your answers, completing ideas. Only change answers if you are sure of yourself.

After:

• Reward yourself for having tried. Don't go over the test questions with others. No matter how the test went, you can learn from the returned exam.

Final Thoughts

• List the resources which are available: free tutors, Reading and Writing Center, etc.
• List at least three specific steps which you can take now to meet your goals. (Check those suggestions you plan to follow).

Comparison of Pakistani and Indian Industry of Bikes by an Indian Author

Pakistani Bikes

Vs

Indian Bikes

I have read an article at 2wheelsindia -an Indian blog for bikers-. The Author, Satadal Payeng has researched well on the Pakistan and then post a very detailed report.

According to Satadal, "The Pakistani Motorcycle industry is at least 20 YEARS BEHIND what is being offered here in INDIA.."

What do you think about his this statement? For more detail please visit his blog and comment about his research on class blog and at2wheelsindia.

Satadal Post address is: http://www.2wheelsindia.com/2007/03/bikesmotorcycles-in-pakistan.html

The logistic system in supply chain empasizes both inside the company and among all the marketin channel organization, to maximizing the perfomance of the entire distribution system.

The following figure is describing the Integrated Logistical Components of the Supply Chain. These all are very important. without these components the supply chain is incompelete.

click on the diagram to enlarge it.....

influence of advertisement by Ali Haider

Whether we like it or not, advertisement has been pouring into our daily life. They are so powerful that some people believe that it is not the needs of people but the power advertisement that makes commodities popular. Personally I don’t agree with this opinion.



let’s make clear the reason why advertisement is powerful. The key principle of advertisers is to grasp the needs of consumers, then pass the potential consumers the information that their commodities can meet your need. Advertisers can promote the needs of people, exploit the needs or even produce the needs of people. But whatever they do, it will be based on the needs of people.But there are some advertisements that exaggerate the functions of the commodities to tell the wrong information to consumers. They make the commodities popular by cheating the majority of consumers. And also there are some commodities that do harm to the health of consumers and to the society. For example, smoking is poisonous, but the advertisements try to make a heroic image of the smokers, as the result smoking is popular among young men who are dreaming to become heroes in women’s eyes. But such advertisements are minorities.



In summary, advertisements bring us convenience to choose the commodities that can meet our needs. Most of the commodities are popular due to their usefulness, only some of them are due to the influence of advertisement.

Better way of Introducing a Product by an Analogy of Cricket by Ali Haider

This is second part of previous post "Why New Products Fail".In this post, i have mention the solution of problem which i have read in an article.
There's a better way to introduce your products. Think: Domestic cricket. I explain it.This analogy might be very helpful to understand the cocept:
PCB has two divisions of professional cricket team :
(1) International cricket leagues, and (2) domestic leagues.

The International cricket is for the super cricketers.
The domestic leagues are for developing rough players into International-league-ready stars. Domestic league players are good, but still need fine-tuning, developing, and promoted to the International cricket leagues.The PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) ensures its "product" (i.e. the fan experience) continually rocks by:Keeping stars in the International league spotlight of millions.Not diluting the fan experience with less-than-stellar players.Developing potential stars in the background when not too many people are looking, and not too many resources are invested.Then, the inevitable: Bang! When potential stars become actual stars, teams promote them to the International -- and invest major resources in them.

How to Meet the Professor in Office

Hello Readers,

In today's class, Mr. Mannan has illustrated the importance of meetings with professors. He also pointed out some students, who meet him frequently and developing good image in his eyes.

In my opinion, he is absolutely right. The grades and the number of meetings with teacher has direct proportion. I strongly feel that student have failed to do so for a variety of reasons (fear being seen as "stupid"; have not been to class in a while; do not know what to expect or are uncomfortable talking with someone of a different gender, age and authority figure). Therefore i going to posted an detailed article about it which made your work much easier. I have read this article from somewhere named "How to meet the Professors in Office".

What Can You Do? Here are Four Steps You Can Follow

Step 1: Identifying Reasons for Seeking Help

There are endless reasons for why you may need to talk with a professor. Listed below are just a few:

• You performed poorly on a quiz, exam, or other class assignment.
• You are unclear about an assignment, exam/reading schedule, policy on attendance, etc.
• You want to turn in an assignment late or take a test at a different time.
• You are unsure about your current major.
• You have missed class due to sickness.
• You are considering graduate school in the professor's area of expertise and want to ask the professor for a letter of recommendation.
• Your teaching assistant has not been regularly maintaining his/her stated office hours and you need assistance from your professor.

Now, write down your reasons for approaching your professor for help.

Step 2: Determining When to Meet

Once you have identified the specific reason(s) you need or want to speak with your professor, determine how quickly to do so.

• If you need to speak to him/her as soon as possible, then a phone call, email (if a professor checks it frequently), or face-to-face contact in his/her office may be warranted.
• Be sure to ask if this is a good time to approach the professor for your specific need. Also, keep in mind that a professor is typically less receptive to answering questions immediately before an exam is being distributed.
• One approach might be, "Professor Heart, I need to talk with you about ______ as soon as possible. When can I do that?" Try to meet during the professor's office hours.
• Check your syllabus for office hours and policies.

Step 3: Organizing Your Talk with Your Professor

Arrive prepared with your list of why you need to approach your professor for help. Any anxiety you may experience can be lessened if you are organized beforehand.

• Have all of your questions listed on paper beforehand. This will greatly minimize any chance of forgetting to ask a particular question of importance to you.
• Have paper and pen available. It is best to record all information provided from your professor rather than rely later on your memory.
• If you have a question about class material it is strongly advised to have your text, class notes and syllabus with you (in case you need to refer to such).

Step 4: Talking with Your Professor

• Know your professor's last name and use it with his/her appropriate title. Do not assume an informal greeting unless the professor has specifically stated that a more casual greeting is preferred.
• Be sure to arrive on time and be mindful of possible (and likely) time constraints.
• Don't hesitate in asking to meet again if you did not receive all the information you needed. For example, "Professor Heart, I really appreciate you spending some time talking with me about graduate school as it will help me make some decisions. I would like to meet with you again to follow-up with some related areas. When can we arrange to do that?"

Reminders

• The more often you talk with a professor, the more comfortable you will feel in doing so again (e.g. with other professors, teaching assistants, advisors, etc.)

When to Fire Problem Employees by Ali Haider

When an employee underperforms or makes serious errors.Before considering the legal, emotional and productive ramifications of termination, you should try to find ways to improve that employee's performance. Maybe the employee and you simply have a different understanding about the job's requirements. To improve an employee's performance and hopefully avoid the potential complications of termination, try these six simple techniques:

1. Clear up any misunderstanding
2. Set up a goal or series of goals for the improvement process and for the job itself
3. Discuss the crucial aspects of the task
4. Identify milestones and deadlines
5. Respond to this major question: "How long can I wait for turnaround performance in the problematic employee
6. Consider your corporate culture

"Why New Products Fail" by Ali Haider

Yesterday, I have read about an article about the reasons of failure of new products and their solution. So, I want to share this example with class. May be it would be helpful to clear the ideas.
Scenario: "Yo! We'll introduce our product with a Bang! We'll splatter it across metropolitan newspapers. Billions! Give me a high-five!"
Usually, conventional entrepreneurs are over confident and therefore, they over estimate the market conditions
It goes through a similar cycle:
Yo, I'm gonna build the next billion-dollar widget. Yay!
Entrepreneur builds product.
Sells widgets.
Eventually, When they sell their product because of unforeseen problems, 90% of buyers start calling and complaining. "You people suck," they scream. Business's cash flow starts draining. In short, business shuts down.