MBA thesis .
front
and rear pages . introduction
literature
model
progress
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A few words from then for now. At first thought,
the second web site edition (2001) began with this thesis accessible only
from the early years of the resume page, but upon reconsideration, this
summary was prepared which contributes a reflection of Harv's wellness
at the time, now pertinent for the start of his gentleman's retirement
life phase.
"Sixty percent ... has been dissatisfied with ... results
yet most ... continue ... via lump sum allocations."(abstract). Assuming
a non dissing world, Harv proceeded to provide technical improvement for
the situation, and for his life. Then Bob Dunn, after the marriage breakup,
commented that the Otto's appeared to be the perfect family. And Harv thinks
that's correct, the Otto's were the perfect family. So now, rhetorically,
to where do the members of the Otto family grow. And more specifically,
to where does Harv grow.
"Sixty percent ... has been dissatisfied with ... results,
yet in spite of the dissatisfaction, spending continues to climb."(1).
"The problem ... is to contribute to the resolution of the controversy
between the ... method and the predominant ... method ... ."(2). If not
spending growth, then a higher job classification at, of course, higher
pay. Or changing careers. Or having Harv start a carmel corn business in
the Lima Ohio mall. The foundational cause of dissing can be difficult
to identify.
"Confidence in setting plans and objectives comes
when the leaders tie their own success to ... demonstrating a drive to
attain realistic and known objectives. The leaders will influence the course
of events and they will find planning such influence their duty. The performance
concept is to be emphasized as opposed to emphasizing a fiscal concept.
There is, however, a complementary relationship between the two concepts.
Effective implementation of the participation principle demands
that those who have to perform are to provide the input data. Individual
recognition of outstanding and substandard leader accomplishment are
to be identified and recognized. The system of evaluation must be fair,
understandable, and reasonably accurate."(6). In short, Harv's performance
was technically correct but unsophisticated, and least of all, ill understood
by him. Does he now understand?
"A balance is to be drawn between model simplicity and
quantification and if [an organization] trends too much toward quantification
or too much toward simplification the tendency of the business is to drift
out of control."(23). This balance could be described as worldly-wise,
which "suggests a close and practical knowledge of the affairs and manners
of society"(m-w.com). Thus, with this refresher, I seek knowledge of those
with whom I cooperate in my self interest. "You did it all for you," was
an accusation which shocked me then, but I intend to continue learning
in the context of doing the future it thus making me the best me for the
best we. And it begins with my current home share, whereever that may be,
with evidences of the three love levels.
-- definition by m-w.com --
so·phis·ti·cat·ed --
adjective 1601 : not in a natural, pure, or original state
: ADULTERATED <a sophisticated oil> : deprived of native or original
simplicity: as : highly complicated or developed : COMPLEX <sophisticated
electronic devices> : having a refined knowledge of the ways of the
world cultivated especially through wide experience <a sophisticated
lady> : devoid of grossness: as a : finely experienced and aware
<a sophisticated columnist> b : intellectually appealing <a sophisticated
novel> -- synonyms SOPHISTICATED, WORLDLY-WISE, BLASé mean experienced
in the ways of the world. SOPHISTICATED often implies refinement, urbanity,
cleverness, and cultivation <guests at her salon were usually rich and
sophisticated>. WORLDLY-WISE suggests a close and practical knowledge of
the affairs and manners of society and an inclination toward materialism
<a worldly-wise woman with a philosophy of personal independence>. BLASé
implies a lack of responsiveness to common joys as a result of a real or
affected surfeit of experience and cultivation <blasé travelers
who claimed to have been everywhere>.
dis -- transitive verb Inflected Form(s): dissed;
dis·sing Etymology: perhaps short for disrespect 1986
: to treat with disrespect or contempt : INSULT : to find fault with
: CRITICIZE
