Exercise 1
Wen is fascinated with how the Internet has impacted all aspects of modern commerce. This fascination has resulted in near completion of a Master's degree in Computer Science with a concentration in network applications from National Tsing Hua University, one of Taiwan's premier institutes of higher learning. Upon completion of this degree, he will immediately pursue a Ph.D. in the same field, hopefully at UCLA.
Exercise 2
Since childhood, May has dreamed of a world free of pollution and, as a result, has become an environmentally conscious individual. The strong research fundamentals acquired during her undergraduate years at National Cheng Chi University have prepared her for advanced study in Public Administration. Her graduate school research will hopefully center on how the government can implement environmentally friendly practices. Furthermore, she plans to identify those governmental measures that are vital to Taiwan's industrial sector. Moreover, she intends to actively participate in developing environmental protection laws for Taiwan.
Exercise 3
Immersing himself in customer service-related issues, Ray has studied Marketing since high school. His particular interests are the increasing number of customer-oriented administrative database systems and customer/supplier relations. Thus, he wishes to further his knowledge through graduate studies on interactive marketing research, which is a timely topic for the recently emerging electronic communications media in Taiwan.
Exercise 4
Sue has long been intrigued by creative, strategic decision making. Careful selection of which methods to adopt and actions to enforce in order to ensure that the best decision is made is what will make her a successful business manager. If admitted to the Management research program at MIT, she intends to concentrate on total systems intervention, including related issues of organizational processes, design, and culture. This explains why MIT was her first choice for doctoral studies. In addition to a distinguished program in Business Administration, MIT's renowned research in contemporary management strategies such as business process re-engineering, quality management, and total systems intervention is widely recognized. Sue's strong academic performance and solid background in Business Management have prepared her to meet the rigorous challenges of MIT's program.
Exercise 5
With Taiwan¡¦s widely anticipated entry into the World Trade Organization, its economy will undoubtedly witness unprecedented growth and greater access to global markets. Moreover, China 's population of over 1 billion people may provide a major market for Taiwanese products in the near future, thus offering endless possibilities for market expansion. These exciting times in global economics explain why John has decided to study for a Ph.D. in Management as a logical extension to eventually commence a career in related research.
Exercise 6
Taiwan heavily depends on international trade owing to its limited natural resources and domestic supply as well as demand in either the capital or commodity market. To fulfill its aspirations of becoming the financial center of the Asian Pacific region, Taiwan is facing deregulation and globalization. Taiwan is becoming more sensitive to fluctuating international markets, thus forging closer relations with other countries. Currently, Taiwan¡¦s most urgent need is for local economists to develop expert and comparative abilities, which match the rapid changes in regulation and innovation, such as those in the United States. Therefore, Susan has decided to pursue a graduate degree in International Finance.
Exercise 7
Comparing urban and rural areas, Taiwan has an unequal distribution of public health resources. In particular, inadequate teaching faculties and libraries in these remote areas result in fewer high school graduates as well as an inferior standard of medical care. Inadequate health care available in these areas is further evidenced in the prevalence of severe health problems such as alcoholism and various infectious diseases. Equitable health care is essential for a productive and secure society. This explains why Tom has decided to devote himself to effectively addressing public health issues in Taiwan following an advanced degree at the Institute of Public Health at Harvard University.
Exercise 8
Taiwan's economy has flourished in recent decades, as evidenced by rapid industrial expansion and market deregulation. Although the island escaped the Asian economic turmoil of the late 1990s relatively unscathed, a surging gross domestic product as well as an increasing emphasis on environmental issues has strained entrepreneurial development. Growing up in such an economically dynamic environment has motivated Nancy's interest in researching the way in which how domestic companies can compete with multinational corporations and how the Taiwan government can adjust financial market strategies to enhance local competitiveness. Moreover, as Taiwan faces the reconstruction of its financial markets, identifying appropriate deregulations is essential. Therefore, Nancy has decided to complete a Masters degree in International Finance.
Exercise 9
After passing a highly competitive nationwide entrance examination, Bill was admitted to the Commerce Department at National Cheng Kung University in 1999 where he majored in Finance. Several academic awards, an overall academic ranking of first out of a class of 300 and a cumulative GPA of 3.95/4.0 attest to his strong analytical skills and research fundamentals that he developed in order to conduct finance-related research. Upon graduation, he refused several employment offers in the financial sector to continue studies in commerce. This solid undergraduate training has equipped him for the rigorous demands of advanced study in this field.
Exercise 10
A solid academic background in Industrial Engineering at one of Taiwan's premier universities, National Chiao Tung University, provided Ellen with the fundamental skills required for advanced research. Courses of particular interest during university were Manufacturing Process, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Planning and Control, as well as Industrial Organization and Management. Coursework during her junior and senior years in these areas heavily emphasized practical applications, often providing her with many opportunities to come into contact with actual enterprises.
Exercise 11
John graduated from the Industrial Engineering Department at Feng Chia University in 1999. The departmental curricula provided him with a theoretical and practical understanding of industrial occupations, especially those in the electronics, telecommunications and semiconductor industries. Moreover, courses such as Quality Control and Factory Automation were particularly helpful in fostering his ability to solve problems logically.
In addition, John served as a research assistant in a National Science Council sponsored project on factory automation in Taiwan. Theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory experiences fostered his interest in this field of study even though limited resources and facilities prevented him from an in depth investigation. He also served as a teaching assistant for a course in quality management, which gave him a further glimpse into the dynamic nature of industry-related research.
Exercise 12
During graduate school, Becky participated in several National Science Council research projects related to deregulation of the banking industry in Taiwan and its financial impact. Fully engaging in each stage of the projects, from original concept formation and experimental process design to experimental implementation, not only improved her research skills but also deepened her knowledge of related fields. She also attended many domestic and international science conferences. These valuable experiences were very helpful when she wrote her master¡¦s thesis, a work having received considerable praise.
Exercise 13
As an undergraduate student, John participated in technology management-related research, with a particular emphasis on how modern management practices are related. Those findings culminated in publication of a research paper. To enhance his research abilities, he attended several international conferences and audited management courses at the Institute of Technology Management at National Taiwan University.
Exercise 14
Julie's studies at the Institute of Food Research at National Taiwan Normal University provided her not only with solid background knowledge of diet and nutrition, but also with the desire to become an academic researcher in this exciting field. While working on her bachelor¡¦s degree, she joined the Food Safety Laboratory to understand how food poisoning affects humans. This experience reinforced her dedication to laboratory work and highlighted the importance of developing pertinent research questions and experimental designs that enable data analysis.
Exercise 15
Larry's current research project involves designing a questionnaire, interviewing study participants and analyzing data. These experiences offer a glimpse into the dynamic nature of educational research and the exciting challenges of a research career. Although his aspiration of becoming a distinguished researcher will be an arduous journey, he is ready to immerse himself in academia. Moreover, Larry believes that he has the personal intellect and determination to meet its challenges.
Exercise 16
As a physical therapist at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital for the past five years, Cathy finds her work with physically challenged individuals as personally fulfilling since she can facilitate their improvement through therapy. In addition to providing therapeutic intervention to children, Cathy has gained advanced professional knowledge and, thus, believes that graduate study would further improve upon it. Moreover, she believes that a clinical practitioner who is undertaking research to examine therapeutic changes requires the skills to design and conduct a study.
Exercise 17
During university, Jerry participated in a social service organization that held summer youth camps. After several years of participation, he gradually assumed a leading role in planning the program of these youth camps. While providing sports, entertainment, and art-related activities, these camps equip students with communicative skills, provide exposure to peers on an equal footing and broaden their horizons.
Executing such a comprehensive camp schedule requires close collaboration among team members to ensure success. As a leader, Jerry had to initiate innovative ways of keeping volunteers involved, such as planning special dinners to coincide with planning sessions, using a sense of humor to retain everyone's interest, making related tasks enjoyable and, above all, providing an example of hard work for others to follow. This unique leadership opportunity was one of the most rewarding experiences of his undergraduate years.
Exercise 18
The many extracurricular activities that Betty participated in during university gave her the necessary balance of developing academic and social skills simultaneously. She often served as a representative or spokesperson of campus organizations, subsequently making many new friends and building her self-confidence. In addition to a solid academic background, a good manager should have strong communicative, organizational and management skills. Also, the fact that she is bilingual allowed her to easily adjust to different cultures and understand how different market niches fit in the larger global picture.
Exercise 19
Realizing that the medical profession should actively educate communities and society to avoid the spread of social diseases, Tom worked with other classmates in organizing an AIDS awareness campaign on the university campus to make students more aware of the devastating effects of this disease and preventive measures. Implementing this project brought him into contact with various entities such as school administrators and shop owners, sharpening his negotiation skills and showing him the discrepancy between theory and practice. This diverse education strengthened and broadened his solid knowledge base, and further enhanced his sensitivity towards various medical issues.
Exercise 20
Serving as the public relations chairperson of a fundraising campaign for global hunger was a turning point in Sally's decision to pursue a career in marketing. This challenging work broadened her horizons by allowing her to coordinate a large scale marketing and promotion project for a good cause. While increasing her interest in the field of communications, this experience also made her confident of her ability to achieve career goals by applying knowledge skills in a systematic manner. Taiwan lacks individuals with both hands on experience and sufficient knowledge skills to market products in an integrated and efficient manner. This need has inspired Sally to pursue an advanced degree in Marketing Management in the United States.
Exercise 21
Patrick's academic performance during university is a notable example of his diligence. Despite his undistinguished academic work during the first two years of university, he was determined to raise his grade point average beginning with the first semester of his senior year. However, he did not flinch from taking rigorous courses such as Finance, Accounting and Economics. Moreover, he received final course grades of 80 or higher during his last two years of university. In addition to coursework, his personal actions reflect his desire to be a high achiever.
Exercise 22
Ann's superiors have often commented on her ingenuity in approaching complex situations. While some feel that this is inherited, creativity can be nurtured through training. For instance, she is in tune with popular trends and often distinguishes between a passing marketing fad and an emerging trend. By remaining abreast of consumer behavior for a target group, Ann can often pinpoint the untapped market demand of a certain group.
Exercise 23
Jim's colleagues and superiors can attest to his responsible and trustworthy character. When assigned a task, he quickly generates a schedule, drafts the details and closely monitors the schedule until completion. He strongly believes that carefully planned timing is essential to successfully coordinating work tasks and achieving target goals. All tasks are closely related to each other so that any delay would incur a loss of timing or capital. While unforeseen problems may arise and cause a delay, Jim must ensure that such problems can be efficiently resolved to prevent further delay. He will apply this same responsible attitude towards graduate study and any research effort that he belongs to. He is confident that he can positively contribute to collaborative efforts by his classmates in graduate school.
Exercise 24
Tammy is friendly and communicative. While in university, she participated in the student government association in her department. During that period, she had many opportunities to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds and could easily accommodate herself within a group. In both of her jobs, she had to frequently communicate with superiors, clients, agents, speakers, scholars and experts. Communication skills were nurtured, allowing her to assess different situations rationally. Graduate school will provide Tammy with many opportunities to collaborate and interact with classmates and professors, even occasionally meeting with entrepreneurs. She feels highly competent in such situations.
Exercise 25
After completing the masters degree program in strategic management from the University of Florida, Richard will return to Taiwan to make a more significant contribution than he would be able to do without further academic training. He plans to work in a multinational corporation or research institute. Marketing strategy, research methodology and logical thinking - all of these skills nurtured in the masters program - will enable him to effectively respond to the latest technological advances in the workplace. His exposure to case studies as well as statistical and theoretical analysis in the masters program will make him more receptive to novel concepts. Such diverse work experiences, combined with a masters degree, will hopefully place him in line for a managerial position in just a few years.
Exercise 26
Following successful completion of MIT¡¦s academic requirements, Jill plans to work for about three to five years as a marketing strategist, preferably analyzing potential markets to enhance export growth. This work will hopefully enable her to more thoroughly understand emerging markets in Taiwan and to establish an extensive personal network to facilitate ongoing research. Beyond that initial five years, she hopes to contribute to her country through researching new marketing theories and, perhaps, through helping the government construct sounder strategic policies. Jill also plans to teach marketing theory so that more people can contribute to Taiwan's competitiveness in global markets.
Exercise 27
After successfully completing a master¡¦s degree from UCLA, Bill plans to continue with his studies until he has eventually earned a doctorate degree in social work. Doing so would allow him to be in a better position to promote the quality of social work in Taiwan. He is especially interested in child care and family law.
Exercise 28
Upon completion of her graduate degree, Mary hopes to return to Taiwan and seek a teaching position in a junior college or university. By acquiring advanced knowledge and specialized skills that New York University offers, she will be better equipped and confident to take on such a position. As well, her experiences gained through the graduate program at New York University will also benefit the development of information systems in Taiwan, which has recently began to focus on improving and revising software processes.
Exercise 29
To achieve his career aspirations, Richard intends to enhance his education through a graduate degree program at an American university. From conversations with classmates, as well as numerous professors and industry figures, he has concluded that graduate study in the United States would be the most effective means to achieve the training that he will need as a leader in the organization that he is currently working in. Admissions to the MA degree program in Internet Marketing at the University of Oregon will foster the skills Richard needs to fully realize his aspiration of becoming an information specialist in the marketing field. Graduate study is the logical next step to fully realizing his career potential. The solid graduate curricula program at the University of Oregon will build upon and refine the fundamental skills that he gained during undergraduate study.
Exercise 30
Mary began searching for a graduate school in which she can achieve her career goals. Via the Internet, periodicals and magazines in her university library, she discovered that the accounting program at Indiana University, a graduate program that has consistently ranked high in national surveys, is the one she was looking for. What attracted her the most was the highly qualified and experienced faculty with frequent publications in prestigious journals, seemingly unlimited academic resources, as well as its distinctive and unique tradition. Mary believes that logical thinking is important to professionalism in accounting and Indiana University's program in this area would provide me with the knowledge required to achieve her ambitions. In addition, the weather and geographical conditions are pleasing to her.
Exercise 31
To achieve the above aspirations, applying to the prestigious Department of Chemical Engineering is the logical choice for Larry. The diverse and professional curricula is what attracts him the most to the University of Washington. He is particularly drawn to the university's programs that focus on equipping its graduates with the technical competence and flexibility necessary to effectively respond to challenges within the chemical engineering profession. Larry feels that he has the talent, insight, intelligence, creativity, and potential to contribute to the rich pool of talented individuals at the University of Washington. With a solid background in Chemistry along with his strong interests in the field, he is also confident that he can significantly contribute to any research team that he belongs to.
Exercise 32
Graduate study in the United States would equip Melody with the necessary skills to thrive in the workplace. Taiwan's economy has flourished since 1970, as evidenced by rapid industrial expansion and market deregulation. While the island passed through the Asian economic turmoil of the late 1990s relatively unscathed, its revenues generated from information products and its averaged stock trading volume rank third and fifth worldwide, respectively. Growing up in such an economically vibrant environment has motivated Melody's interest to more fully understand how domestic companies compete with multinational corporations and how our government can adjust financial markets to enhance local competitiveness. Her review of numerous journal articles has led her to understand the dominant role that the United States plays in developing related theories and applications.
Exercise 33
As chairman of the Finance Department at National Tsing Hua University, Professor Chang had the opportunity to closely observe Mr. Johnny Li when he enrolled in her course in Global Economics. In addition to his exemplary academic performance, Mr. Li also served as the social chairman of the department¡¦s student association.
Exercise 34
As chairman of the Technical Management program at Soochow University and a frequent reader of management reports, Professor Su must often point out errors in the report contents of undergraduate work and their overall quality. At the beginning of the semester, she often criticized the work of the team that Mr. Jerry Chang belonged to in her offered course of Total Quality Management. However, his team gradually progressed in its preparation and overall quality of work. In doing so, they provided valuable insight into the way in which total quality management is increasingly adopted in Taiwan's semiconductor industry, as documented in a report they wrote to fulfill the course requirements. Mr. Chang played an instrumental role in this team, not only in orally presenting group findings but also in assigning work to team members.
Exercise 35
Professor Yu hopes that this recommendation letter aptly conveys his confidence in Miss Mary Li's ability to not only meet the academic requirements but excel in UCLA's master¡¦s degree program in Strategic Management. In addition to observing her academic performance while enrolled in his Advanced Accounting course during her junior year of university, Professor Yu also observed her work performance in his accounting lab over the past six months.
Exercise 36
Enrolled in Professor Wei's courses of Introduction to Art and Art Theory, Sherry Lu enthusiastically contributed to the class, subsequently inspiring other students to participate more actively. In addition, her excellent academic performance exceeded the professor's expectations from many years of teaching.
Exercise 37
John Wang often served as a team leader in Professor Li's research group, frequently engaging other team members in discussion and assigning tasks. Professor Li largely attributes the team's excellent performance to John's persistent direction. Importantly, he appears to have learned the merit of carefully listening to others opinions, even when his views are in contrast to theirs.
Professor Li can not emphasize enough her confidence in Mr. Wang's ability and determination to successfully complete his graduate studies. In addition to his academic potential, a strong personality and effective communication skills will prove invaluable for the challenges of graduate study. The admissions committee should not hesitate to contact Professor Li if she can provide further insight into this highly qualified candidate.
Exercise 38
Susan's diligent attitude towards studying never ceased to amaze Professor Chang. For instance, whenever encountering a bottleneck in her research progress, Susan always delved into reading and investigating the source of the problem while consulting with Professor Lin on how to resolve the problem at hand. On her own initiative, Susan continues to maintain contact with several researchers in the field, discussing relevant issues relating to their clinical or research experiences. In addition, her critical thinking skills are remarkable, as evidenced by her ability to synthesize pertinent reading materials, identify the limitations of previous literature and then state the logical next step in research from a unique perspective. Moreover, her analytical skills are exemplary. Although unfamiliar with the research topic at the outset, she analyzed the most pertinent information within her field of interest and then identified the research questions and hypothesis.
Her creativity and cooperative nature will be a great asset to any future research effort that she belongs to. The opportunity to pursue advanced study in MIT's graduate program will allow her to undertake innovative research in chemical engineering. Professor Lin therefore has no hesitations in highly recommending this candidate for admissions into MIT's graduate program.
Exercise 39
Betty constantly read upon related theory and discussed her observations with
classmates. During weekly group meetings that involved journal discussions and
case reports, she actively participated through her carefully thought out
questions and responses to other participants' views.
In addition to her strong academic performance, Professor Smith was also impressed with her optimism. For instance, not only did she seek Professor Smith on Finance-related matters, she also sought out experts in the field to learn of their experiences. Such enthusiasm displays her determination to purse a career in Finance. Professor Smith holds no reservations in recommending this highly qualified candidate for admissions to University of Michigan's graduate school.
Exercise 40
Tom has been a research assistant at the research and development department for five years. He is responsible for performing various experimental procedures and analyzing those results. His diligence in collecting and organizing materials in the department has played an important role in the company's efforts to develop new computers. He has the unique ability to identify exactly what he lacks for a particular research objective. He also quickly understands the limitations of conventional research in a particular area. Moreover, he has enthusiastically undertook experiments, attempting to solve problems from different angles. Remaining confident despite occasional setbacks, Mr. Su remained perseverant during experimental work, ultimately resulting in the establishment of a new process.
Furthermore, Tom has the keen ability to effectively address problems, as evidenced by his exemplary presentation skills and organizational skills during weekly meetings. His presentations were professionally delivered and well prepared.
With his vast laboratory experience, insight, and positive attitude towards eliminating ambiguity in mental health programs, I am highly confident of Tom's ability to meet the rigorous requirements of Harvard University's renowned program in computer science.
Exercise 41
Many enterprises use Intranets to accelerate commercial activities. However, conventional network management systems are too expensive and complicated to be implemented in a typical enterprise¡¦s Intranet. For instance, a network management system that costs more than 300,000 US Dollars to implement and requires additional machinery to operate makes upgrading hardware and software impossible.
Exercise 42
An increasing number of distance learning courses are available on the Internet. However, such courses lack feasible strategies to assess student performance. This lack of reliable assessment methods inhibits the effectiveness of distance learning.
Exercise 43
An increasing number of mathematics courses are available on the Web.
However, conventional editors, using plain text as the user interface, cause difficulty in editing complex mathematical equations. For example, users of conventional editors spend excessive time in trying to express equations that include more than ten mathematical symbols.
Exercise 44
Based on the above, Tom wants to develop an efficient evaluation model that can select brands of buses that run on natural gas. The proposed model can be used to evaluate the cost and effectiveness of all viable bus systems, as well as provide government with a valuable reference for selecting such systems.
Exercise 45
Based on the above, Susan wants to design a GIS-based architecture that supports a service that automatically reports to handheld mobile devices. The proposed architecture can automatically page PDA users through a wireless network when desired local information becomes available. Additionally, the proposed architecture allows PDA users to access information that is filtered according to geographic position.
Exercise 46
Based on the above, John wants to develop a networked peer assessment system capable of supporting instruction and learning to analyze the effectiveness of students' learning in higher education. The proposed system can identify a significant relationship between the students' attitudes and performance. The system can also obtain appropriate reliability and validity coefficients for networked peer assessment, demonstrating the feasibility of such assessment as an alternative strategy for distance learning.
Exercise 47
Although process quality and delivery time have been increasingly emphasized by industry, conventional process capability indices (PCIs) can neither objectively assess quality and delivery time nor identify the relationship between PCIs and yield rate. Consequently, the lack of an effective performance index and an objective procedure leads to inefficiency and a high overhead cost. Furthermore, firms that perform poorly in terms of quality and delivery will lose their market competitiveness. Therefore, an efficient hypothesis testing procedure for PCIS must be developed, capable of assessing operational cycle time (OCT) and delivery time (DT) for VLSI.
Exercise 48
Despite the increasingly everyday use of geographical-based information, the passive mode of accessing information fails to transmit geographic-based information to PDA users effectively. Although perhaps unaware at the time, PDA users can benefit from such information, such as in cases of emergency. The inability of PDA users to receive updated information in a timely manner will severely limit the range of uses of PDAs. Such a limitation may discourage PDA use. Therefore, a GIS-based architecture that supports more interesting and useful functions than are supported by conventional architecture, must be developed.
Exercise 49
Taiwan¡¦s global competitiveness ranking in the IMD World Competitiveness Scoreboard is falling. Accordingly, the IMD Competitiveness Simulations neglect interactions among related factors. Use of the IMD Competitiveness Simulations can cause policy makers to make an inaccurate decision. Therefore, a novel competitiveness model must be developed, capable of integrating a global optimization algorithm into the IMD World Competitiveness Model.
Exercise 50
A face model can be developed to formulate efficiently the 3D image of an individual's from three 2D images. Three 2D images can be obtained simultaneously using three standard cameras. The images can then be transferred to a personal computer. Additionally, the proposed model can be used to formulate digitally the 3D face. As anticipated, the proposed model can reduce the time required to construct a 3D face by 10%, by optimizing the 3D model, rather than manually retrieving 2D images. The proposed model can minimize the tolerable errors associated with constructing a digital face, enhancing multimedia or animation applications by reducing formulation costs and creating more realistic digital objects.
Exercise 51
An appropriate evaluation model to select brands of natural gas buses can be developed. Brands of natural gas buses can be selected by the proposed model, according to a cost effectiveness analysis. Each criterion can also be evaluated in terms of cost and effectiveness. Two methodologies of multiple attribute decision making (MADM), the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) and the analytic hierarchy process (AHP), can then be used to rank comprehensively all viable alternatives to bus systems. As anticipated, the ranking methodology can provide a more objective outcome, including weights of related decision groups, than can other methodologies. The ranking methodology can also provide a more flexible procedure with respect to an outcome's complexity. Moreover, the ranking outcome enables decision makers to identify the order preferences for alternatives. The proposed model can also evaluate the relationship among cost and effectiveness of all viable alternatives to bus systems. Furthermore, the proposed model can provide a valuable reference for government when selecting brands of bus systems.
Exercise 52
Cesium iodine and cesium bromide crystals doped with OH impurities can be grown using different methods, including the Stockbarger method in vacuum and the Kyropolous method in air. Gamma irradiation can be performed at room temperature, using a Co60 gamma-source at a dose rate of 3800 rad.s-1.The conductivity of both irradiated and non-irradiated crystals can be measured as a function of temperature. As anticipated, the conductivity can be explained by the different thermal stabilities of simple and complicated radiation defects, as well as by accompanying recombination processes. The results of this study can provide further insight into the peculiarities of rebuilding radiation defects in cesium halides doped with OH impurities.
Exercise 53
Although Taiwan¡¦s Ministry of Education is increasingly emphasizing the use of multi-assessment in middle schools and universities, the conventional methods of assessing students¡¦ abilities fail to assess higher-order thinking since they can not motivate students properly. Combining the flexibility of a network with the storage capacity of a computer, this work presents a novel networked portfolio system that uses peer assessment to assess the higher-order thinking of students.
Exercise 54
Although an increasing number of Genetic Algorithm (GA) courses on solving optimization problems are offered, students spend much time in coding programs as exercises when learning GAs, many of which can not be implemented in a short time. Therefore, this work presents a novel learning environment that can assist students in flexibly learning genetic algorithms, based on computer-assisted instruction. Several benchmark problems are integrated in this environment. A mathematical expression is then developed to provide fitness functions of GAs. Next, a case study of a GA course is presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed environment.
Exercise 55
Taiwan¡¦s global competitiveness ranking in the IMD World Competitiveness Scoreboard is falling. The IMD Competitiveness Simulations neglect interactions among factors, possibly causing policy makers to make inaccurate decisions. Therefore, this work develops a novel competitiveness model that can integrate a global optimization algorithm into the IMD World Competitiveness Model. Population data are collected from the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. Variables are then analyzed.
Exercise 56
Situation 1
Simulation results indicate that the proposed model reduces the time to construct a 3D face by 10%, by optimizing the 3D model rather than manually retrieving 2D images. Moreover, the proposed model minimizes the tolerable errors associated with constructing a digital face, enhancing multimedia or animation applications by reducing formulation costs and creating more realistic digital objects.
Exercise 57
Simulation results indicate that the proposed architecture can automatically page PDA users through their handheld mobile devices when desired information becomes available. Moreover, the novel architecture allows PDA users to access information according to their geographic position, which functions as a filter. Our results further demonstrate that the architecture proposed herein is highly promising for commercialization as PDA software.
Exercise 58
Analytical results indicate that the novel learning environment reduces the time required for students to complete a GA assignment to one week, increasing the number of exercises to be practiced and improving the learning of GAs. Moreover, the learning environment eliminates the need for hand coding GA programs, simplifying the process of learning genetic algorithms.
Exercise 59
A solid background in quality control, financial analysis, and industrial management at National Chiao Tung University explains Bob¡¦s determination to become a successful manager. During graduate school, he participated in many collaborative projects that involved industrial organizations such as ITRI, AMAT and Chailease Finance. This invaluable exposure made ABC Corporation a logical choice for his first employment upon graduation, owing to its active role among global enterprises. Eager to contribute to the strengthening of ABC's organizational culture, Bob has been preparing for several years to enter the challenging semiconductor industry. As is well known, the intensely competitive global market is driven by customers who demand the highest quality products. With this in mind, Bob believes that ABC company will provide him not only with a dynamic environment in which to apply his academic skills but also invaluable training to become an effective manager.
Exercise 60
As well as being intrigued by ancient and other cultures, Allen is especially fascinated by the richness and color of human relationships. This fact explains why he completed a Master¡¦s degree in Social Anthropology from National Tsing Hua University. With the advent of the new knowledge economy, humans and their knowledge (rather than pure capital) profoundly determine an enterprise's success. Skilled manpower is essential and Human Resources Management aims to retain employees at a company and effectively manage the knowledge that they create.
Although different disciplines, Human Resources Management and Anthropology both focus on humans and culture. The latter adopts a global perspective and aims to integrate other societal viewpoints. Striving to understand human relationships, Allen is also interested in adopting different strategies and problem-solving measures to stimulate creativity and increase work productivity.
However, management theory and practices differ from anthropological ones. Notable examples include MBA theory and strategy, salary structure design and performance management, intellectual property law and employee law, organizational culture and leadership, and employer-employee relationships.
If able to secure employment at the Human Resources Department of National Central University, Allen believes that he will significantly contribute to related areas such as salary structure design, performance management, intellectual property law, organizational culture, leadership and employer-employee relationships.
Exercise 61
Computers, telecommunications and related consumer products have markedly elevated living standards for quite some time. While some products entertain and offer convenience as well as comfort, others save time and reduce workload. Such diversified products have intrigued Tom since high school. This fascination explains why he completed his undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering at National Tsing Hua University, one of Taiwan's premier institutes of higher learning. He also took a Master¡¦s degree in the same field from this university to acquire advanced academic training. While offering a unique workplace environment to put his academic skills into practice, DEF Corporation, a leading core logic and graphics supplier, can provide an excellent opportunity to foster his professional skills. Tom believes that his solid academic foundation and advanced research expertise will prove invaluable for any project team in which he is involved at DEF Corporation.
Exercise 62
With its recent entry into the World Trade Organization, Taiwan will encounter intense competition from global financial markets and must accelerate deregulation and globalization. As widely anticipated, the liberalization of interest rate derivatives, options, swaps, mortgage securities, and currency derivatives will occur in the near future. Developing expert capabilities in such areas is essential to match the rapid changes and innovation in Taiwan's financial market. Financial Engineering, an emerging field in Finance, addresses such issues and is the center of Matt¡¦s interest in joining ABC Company, which has actively implemented related practices.
Exercise 63
Taiwan¡¦s electronics industry was not, until only a decade ago, globally competitive. Before that time, most corporations were not very profitable since they focused on assembling product components, while overseas firms dominated the manufacturing of vital components such as the CPU and the chipset. Taiwan¡¦s government then devoted itself to developing the electronics industry so that many Taiwanese corporations can now design complex chips. This ability has allowed local firms to generate considerable product revenues and capture a sizable share of the global market. An increasing number of Taiwanese companies have extended their product lines to telecommunications, especially wireless communications. Such products are widely anticipated to have a high added value in the near future. These exciting trends in the telecommunications industry in Taiwan have largely determined Jack¡¦s decision to undertake IC design research in telecommunications. Jack feels confident that he is moving in the right direction.
Exercise 64
Computer applications have exploded with the emergence of computer graphics displays. Such displays allow users to present not only numbers and text, but also pictures and graphs that illustrate the implications of related figures. Doing so greatly adds to the quality of text material. Widely anticipated to become a consumer electronics product commonly found in households, the personal computer will be able to integrate graphics, audio and video features. Nevertheless, technological advances in semiconductor manufacturing technology have enabled the embedding of a graphics accelerator within the chipset (core-logic) into an integrated chip. Multimedia processes are directly sent to the integrated chip, reducing the overload of the processing recourse in the CPU. ABC Corporation, a leading core logic and graphic chips supplier, has positioned itself to be a leading manufacturer of system-on-a-chip (SoC). ABC's commitment to product excellence explains why Amy is eager to join the corporate family.
Exercise 65
While working on his Bachelors degree in Chemistry from National Tsing Hua University, Sam developed a love for laboratory work and a strong interest in quality control. At his work in the Quality Assurance Department of ABC company, he focuses on statistical process control (SPC) and measurement systems analysis (MSA), and occasionally performs MASK inspection. As well known, an unstable or inaccurate measurement system causes errors in process control and judgment. Sam is especially concerned with determining whether a measurement system is stable, ensuring repeatability, reproducibility and matching of a measurement system, and criteria for assessment.
Exercise 66
Electrical engineering has fascinated Mary from an early age, and she has taken related courses since university. Having nearly completed a Master's degree in Electronics Engineering from National Chiao Tung University, her research focuses on discrete signal process, digital control and VLSI. Graduate school has taught her innovative ways of solving problems logically and independently. With her strong interest in the impact on our lives by integrated circuit technologies, Mary believes that GHI Corporation would provide the ideal working environment for her to further pursue her professional interests. Becoming a member of the GHI family would also allow her to apply her strong research fundamentals to this exciting industrial field of integrated circuit design.
Exercise 67
John has long been intrigued by science and technology. This interest culminated in his successful completion of a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University, one of Taiwan's renowned universities. He then entered the hi-tech IC design industry, with a particular interest in logic design, communications and computer networks. While at graduate school, John was involved in a project in which he simulated an Ethernet protocol. His first assignment at JKL Corporation was to develop an Ethernet MAC controller. He is now developing a Serial ATA controller, a computer network product. John is glad that he has been able to apply his practical laboratory experience from graduate school to the highly competitive working environment that JKL Corporation offers.
Exercise 68
Desiring to strengthen his theoretical and professional knowledge, Jerry acquired a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from National Chiao Tung University. Following graduation, he worked in a consulting firm and participated in several projects. This work experience exposed him to a wide array of pollution control technologies and equipment. As evidence of his desire to continually improve his research skills, Jerry received certification as an "Air Pollution Control Equipment Technician" from the R.O.C. Environmental Protection Administration, following an intensive training course. The course addressed the formation and prevention of air pollutants and taught him training skills that will make him a valuable member of any research team, hopefully at ABC Company.
Exercise 69
Joy received a Master's degree in Information Science from National Chiao Tung University, with a specialization in computer architecture. Despite her academic training, Joy is not particularly interested in hardware design. Instead, she prefers to create organizational and architectural designs and then write programs to simulate their effectiveness. She then proceeds to analyze the simulation results and modify the design to improve performance. IC design houses increasingly emphasize time to market for products to increase profits. However, in light of such requirements, implementing and optimizing the hardware are extremely difficult. Therefore, simulation and analysis are necessary to balance time to market with product quality. Joy is especially interested in this area of research.
Exercise 70
Max received a Master's degree in Electronic Engineering from one of Taiwan¡¦s premier universities, National Taiwan University, in 1994. By providing him with a solid background in computer science, the departmental curricula allowed Max to absorb fundamental knowledge while obtaining practical laboratory experiences. At graduate school, he participated in a National Science Council-sponsored research project, aimed at developing a wireless Local Area Network. In addition to enhancing Max¡¦s communication skills by collaborating in a team, the research effort fostered his analytical and experimentation skills. This solid academic training challenged him to view bottlenecks in research as challenges rather than setbacks, thus increasing his patience and perseverance. Max believes that his solid academic training will give him a competitive edge in the workplace, hopefully at ABC Company.
Exercise 71
Bill¡¦s studies at the Institute of Electronics Engineering at National Cheng Kung University provided him with a solid background knowledge of telecommunications and signal processing, as well as the desire to become a designer in this exciting field. After receiving his Master's degree and completing Taiwan's compulsory military service of nearly two years, he joined ABC Corporation to undertake signal processing-related research. Collaborative teamwork at ABC Corporation has stressed close cooperation among colleagues and minimization of design complexity, ultimately lowering product cost. Bill has excelled in logic design-related systems, such as Modelsim, Debussy, Mat lab and HDL. Moreover, his experience has sharpened his ability to analyze the merits and limitations of these methods, think logically, collect related information, and meet customer specifications, while using minimal resources. Bill is determined to devote himself to a career in telecommunications-related research so that he can continually refine the professional skills required to thrive in this highly competitive environment.
Exercise 72
During his six years as an engineer, Benson has actively engaged in several large public engineering projects, such as the Taiwan High Speed Railway, the Taipei Rapid Transit System, and National Highway Projects. Owing to the increasing governmental deficit and the trend to finance large public engineering construction projects, he has learned how to evaluate a project's financial plan. Given his strong analytical skills, Benson has focused on financial topics related to engineering, such as derivative pricing, fitting yield curves, and innovative financial product design.
Exercise 73
As a statistician in the Sanitary and Health Care Center at Feng Chia University for two years and at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) for the past six months, Harry has acquired much professional, hands-on knowledge of data analysis that has prepared him for a career in health-related research and knowledge management, on an international level. Collaborating with several companies on numerous projects, he has learned much about project management, leadership development and customer relations. During that period, he also audited courses in relevant areas, such as Financial Investment, Reliability Engineering and Human Relations. Harry¡¦s ability to develop knowledge-related skills and then apply them to management in a technological setting would make him invaluable as an engineer at ABC Company.
Exercise 74
While at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Alex served twice as a counselor in the Electrical Engineering Camp, which is sponsored by the Electrical Engineering Department. This camp helps high school students to grasp the basic concepts of Electrical Engineering and Electronics. Counselors thoroughly discuss the curriculum beforehand to arrange the details. Roundtable discussions held nightly during the camp address difficulties in instruction and review the following day's schedule. This activity developed Alex¡¦s collaborative, coordinating, organizational, and communicative skills. He believes that such experiences have greatly improved his work performance.
Exercise 75
At university, Carey was involved with an environmental protection organization for which he attempted to understand how industry adversely impacts the environment, while considering industry to be an extension of science. This experience allowed him to develop a theoretical foundation to balance nature and science. Trying to grasp scientific knowledge in practical contexts is a good form of training. As well as broadening his horizons, these experiences gave Carey a framework for collaborating with others with various backgrounds, thus increasing his confidence in achieving goals by systematically applying knowledge and skills. Developing communication skills was one of the most rewarding experiences of his undergraduate years.
Exercise 76
Realizing that the faculty and students of the Electrical Engineering Department should actively introduce its programs to recruit senior high school students, Jason worked with other classmates to organize an Electrical Engineering camp on the university campus. This camp informed students of the programs they can pursue after passing a rigorous nationwide entrance examination to enter the Department at National Cheng Kung University. In this camp, he was responsible for preparing curricula materials, teaching in the classroom, and helping students to complete experiments. He closely monitored the students and assisted them in finishing activities. These responsibilities enabled Jason to implement the knowledge that he had learned in the classroom and sharpen his presentation skills. Moreover, this experience strengthened and broadened his knowledge base, and further enhanced his ability to collaborate closely with peers. This unique opportunity proved to be one of the most rewarding experiences of Jason¡¦s undergraduate years.
Exercise 347
Susan¡¦s recent research interests have not only provided her with a sound theoretical knowledge of medical technology, but also allowed her to develop advanced expertise in conducting independent research. In pursuing these interests, she has acquired many professional skills to become familiar not only with the demands of her chosen career path, but also with potential employment opportunities in the rapidly evolving medical technology field. As for the specifics of her research involvement, Susan has conducted experiments to purify trypsin inhibitors from seeds and characterize the trypsin inhibitor assay. She will apply her professional and academic knowledge in a biotechnology or bioscience-related career, hopefully at the Industrial Technology Research Institute, commonly known as ITRI. She is confident in her ability to design and implement a research plan, allowing her to contribute significantly to the advancement of Taiwan¡¦s medical technology sector. She hopes that ITRI will find these valuable assets conducive to its organizational needs.
Exercise 348
Tom¡¦s interest in information technology stems from his first contact with this field in undergraduate computer classes. The Internet especially fascinates him, with its ability not only to provide seemingly unlimited information that can be conveniently accessed anywhere, but also to help him cut down on expenses that he might otherwise spend on textbooks or other literature. Although the Internet is his information source, Tom occasionally peruses the latest technology magazines at the bookstore. Information technologies have definitely transformed living standards globally, as new innovations seem to appear daily. This fact explains why almost everyone is eager to learn how to use the latest computer programs and acquire as many knowledge-based skills as possible. Besides his strong interest in information technologies, Tom has acquired much valuable research experience through graduate studies in the Institute of Business Management at Yuanpei University of Science and Technology. These two ingredients are crucial for his fully realizing his career aspirations. He can further refine his skills if employed at ABC Corporation. The opportunity to work at ABC Corporation would provide Tom with an excellent environment not only to actualize his potential in a career, but also allow him to apply theoretical knowledge-management concepts taught in graduate school in a practical work setting.
Exercise 349
Mary was first exposed to hospital management during undergraduate school, where she read many hospital management-related case studies in preparation for her senior thesis. Changes in Taiwan¡¦s national health insurance system have posed serious challenges for hospitals, requiring that they employ skilled management professionals. Becoming aware of an individual hospital¡¦s needs has shown Mary the importance of hospitals establishing feasible strategies for remaining competitive. Additionally, frequently coming into contact with hospitals has allowed her to spend considerable time to learn about their unique organizational culture and research related topics. For instance, she once consulted a hospital administrator on the various practices adopted in daily operations. Such experiences made her aware of how novel management concepts can be applied in a practical setting. Moreover, Mary is committed to strengthening her research capabilities. Doing so will make her a more competent professional, allowing her to face unforeseeable obstacles more effectively. As a researcher, she strives to distinguish herself from other collaborators while remaining congenial and approachable. For her, working in a management position in a hospital involves many exciting challenges, and the opportunity to work at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital would allow her to realize her career aspirations fully. Mary is determined to learn as much as possible while contributing any beneficial results that she can generate. Chang Gung Memorial Hospital would be an excellent learning environment in which Mary could wholeheartedly contribute her knowledge and expertise.
Exercise 350
The prevalence of many diseases increases as human civilization progresses. For instance, the incidence of human cancer is on the rise. With his research interest in cancer and the human immune system, John hopes to participate in a learning module where he can work further on this fascinating topic. With the recent emergence of biotechnology as a significant area of scientific development, his expertise gained at graduate school will hopefully enable him to contribute significantly to society as he strives to discover new scientific applications. To achieve his professional aspirations, John hopes eventually to obtain a doctorate degree in a related field. As scientific and technological breakthroughs are made daily, biotechnology appears to have limitless potential applications, necessitating the aggressive research efforts. Hoping to contribute to society to alleviate the suffering of those with diseases, John believes that DEF Company offers an excellent working environment in which to pursue a research career in the intensely competitive biotech sector.
Exercise 351
Human relations have intrigued Lisa since childhood. Each individual has his or her own unique way of communicating. Finding the most effective way to communicate one¡¦s intended meaning is essential. Lisa¡¦s fascination with this endeavor led her to continue to research human relations after completing undergraduate school. A management course in which she enrolled during her senior year at university totally challenged her previous ways of thinking. During that period, she decided to pursue a Master¡¦s degree in Business Management. Her work experience after she received undergraduate and graduate level training increased her desire to grasp management principles more fully. Theoretical knowledge has little value without work experience. Several years of practical work experience and solid determination have prepared Lisa for a management level position in a reputed company such as GHI Corporation.
Exercise 352
Taiwan¡¦s national health insurance scheme was instituted in 1995 to integrate insurance and medical treatment throughout the island. All Taiwanese residents participate in the health insurance scheme, by the deduction of a certain amount from their monthly income. They are thus entitled to hold an insurance card for hospital outpatient or admissions services, paying only a small fraction of the entire cost. This health insurance scheme provides a valuable service, especially for those in poverty and for the elderly. However, an increase in monthly premium costs has led to many individuals¡¦ excessively using medical treatment resources, straining the system¡¦s finances. Therefore, Jerry is interested in formulating an indicator to monitor the financial strain experienced by a hospital. He is encouraged that his professional interests match Mackay Memorial Hospital¡¦s specialization in providing quality medical services.
Exercise 353
Taiwan has positioned itself as ¡¥Green Silicon Island¡¦ following its swift industrial development in recent decades. Besides scientific, technological and societal advances, international marketing and management are essential. However, Taiwan¡¦s information industry severely lacks international marketing and management personnel. The integration of IT with marketing or management science has recently emerged in Taiwan as an important area of research. Although the Taiwanese information sector has access to state-of-the-art technologies, few related products have been exported. Moreover, few Taiwanese products have brand recognition abroad. Thus, local companies that seek for their products to have international appeal require personnel with international marketing and management backgrounds. As a leader in the information technology sector, DEF Corporation is renowned for its state-of-the-art products and services, as well as outstanding product research and technical capabilities. Tom hopes to become a member of the DEF corporate family; his expertise developed in graduate school and his strong academic knowledge and practical skills will definitely make him an asset to any collaborative product development effort. Offering more than just technical expertise, Tom is especially interested in how DEF Corporation¡¦s marketing and related management departments make strategic decisions. Employment at DEF Corporation will undoubtedly expose him to new fields, as long as he remains open and does not restrict himself to the range of his previous academic training.
Exercise 354
While biotechnology has emerged in Taiwan in recent years, the island severely lacks biotechnology professionals with management backgrounds, preventing Taiwan from keeping up with recent global trends in research and development. Biotechnology has the potential to integrate seemingly polar disciplines to create new applications, methods and market sectors in Taiwan. Taiwan¡¦s biotech sector has the potential to develop medical applications. As a recognized leader in the biotechnology sector, ABC Corporation can provide Jeff with an ideal working environment in which he can contribute to the development of innovative medical scientific applications. If successful in securing employment at this corporation, he will strive to enhance his research capabilities and professional knowledge. Employment at ABC Corporation will undoubtedly provide Jeff with a practical context for his graduate school training, ensuring that he will not restrict himself to the scope of his previous research.
Exercise 355
Taiwan has become a globally leading manufacturing center, especially in computer-related products. Although imported information systems are adopted extensively in manufacturing, analyzed information is typically insufficient to help staff to complete their tasks effectively. Thus, overwork remains critical to manufacturing many products rapidly. Accordingly, death due to overworking has been much discussed recently. Individuals who grow up in such a competitive environment strive to work efficiently. Thus, methods of upgrading information systems to suit Taiwan¡¦s unique manufacturing processes and management culture are increasingly important. An excellent system depends not only on information technology but also on the appropriate consideration of management issues. Therefore, following her completion of a graduate degree in Business Management and several years of work experience in the information sector, Amy hopes to further her expertise in this area through employment in a globally renowned corporation, such as GHI Corporation. She is confident in her ability to pursue a research career in this field and, in so doing, to contribute significantly to society.
Exercise 356
The hectic pace and pressure of daily life, as well as the consumption of some highly nutritious foods, account for the increasing rate of cancer in the general population. Therefore, identifying adequate therapeutic treatments and prognostic factors is essential in the field of radiological technology; Susan has a particular interest in management in this field. Breast cancer persists as the second leading cause of death among females with cancer. In academia, Susan has always been interested in identifying prognostic factors of breast cancer and especially those factors that can promote cures for treated patients. Opportunities in the technical and medical sectors of this field appear to be limitless. The variety of research projects and departments within ABC Company is quite impressive, and explains the company having taken a leading role in the medicine and pharmaceutical fields. Working at ABC Company would definitely promote her professional development. Having gained medical imaging expertise in graduate school, Susan believes that her solid academic training and practical knowledge will contribute to ABC Company¡¦s efforts to improve its reputation and technological capabilities, not only benefiting society but also increasing corporate profits.
Exercise 357
Taiwan¡¦s hospitals severely lack medical professionals with a biotechnology background. This shortage may eventually obstruct societal progress and considerable resources may eventually have to be expended to solve unforeseeable problems. Matt is thus determined to improve his biotechnology-related skills for a career in medical imagery. As evidenced by its highly respected training courses in nuclear medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital has state-of-the-art instruments and expertise in handling stroke patients. For instance, its excellent staff has perfected easily distinguishing ischemia from hemorrhaging. If successful in securing employment at National Taiwan University Hospital, Matt will bring to this organization a solid academic background and practical expertise that will hopefully increase the life expectancy of hospital patients. Moreover, having passed an extremely difficult entrance examination taken by medical professionals in his field, he believes that his knowledge of medical imaging will be an asset to any clinical department to which he belongs.
Exercise 358
Having devoted himself to developing computer information systems for over a decade, Larry is well aware that no information system can be implemented without problems. The end user must always spend much time to modify functions that are related to practical operations. Even after a system has gone online, it must be continually enhanced or modified because of corporate re-engineering, re-organization, ergonomic issues and consumer demand. Thus, Larry constantly strives to equip himself with stronger analytical skills to identify accurately what aspects of an information system must be developed, enhanced or modified. His maturation as a proficient researcher during graduate school will hopefully prove to be a valuable asset to ABC Corporation, allowing Larry to contribute significantly to any product development efforts.
Exercise 359
The intellectual rigor of highly theoretical study over nearly four years in the Department of Nuclear Science at National Tsing Hua University equipped Jim with a solid background in independently conducting experiments. During this period, his extensive laboratory training made him extremely conscientious and careful in using laboratory instruments, while ensuring timely completion of tasks. Following his undergraduate studies, he served as a research assistant in the Institute of Environmental Engineering at National Taiwan University. As a highly adept investigator in the laboratory, Jim learned not only how seemingly disparate fields are related to each other, but also how to succeed in complex projects that force him to apply theoretical concepts in a practical context. This practical experience greatly increased his competence in obtaining pertinent data and analyzing problems independently. ABC Corporation will hopefully find these qualities to be invaluable to any research in which he is involved.
Exercise 360
Owing to a deep interest in biotechnology, Jane has actively participated in projects aimed at establishing a humane leukemia disease model in zebrafish embryos. Her experimental results demonstrated the effectiveness of her proposed model. This disease model provided a formation mechanism of use in other animal models. This model is also a valuable reference for physicians when they treat patients. After carefully reading DEF Company's on-line promotional material, Jane is especially interested in its innovative product development strategy and in its laboratory, which are responsible for the company¡¦s leading its field. She is confident of DEF¡¦s ability to give her the opportunity to build upon her previous experience in the above area.
Exercise 361
Following graduation from university, Sam joined the army as a professional soldier and officer. He was initially responsible for handling the administration of the physical examinations of six thousand new soldiers out of a large squadron of around ten thousand military personnel. In this capacity, he was directly responsible to a general. The environment provided him with many opportunities not only to come into contact with hospital staff and physicians, but also to familiarize himself with large-scale operations. These valuable experiences enabled Sam to comprehend not only why confusion often arose in a health-related environment, but also why health-care administration students become discouraged with many management methods that are neither applicable to practical business nor innovative. His second job involved managing the activities of nearly 160 soldiers. Applying his previous experiences to the tasks at hand, Sam realized how students lack experience in implementing various models and conducting operations in medium-sized and large-scale organizations. His experiences have allowed him to understand fundamental concepts of importance to any professional in the health care and management sector. LMN Corporation can provide him with a unique opportunity to build upon his previous experiences in the above areas.
Exercise 362
Max is concerned with the needs and satisfaction of hospital emergency patients, as evidenced by his recent collaboration with colleagues in a study that involved a questionnaire given to family members. It contained 125 queries on the level of treatment provided by physicians and emergency staff. The level of satisfaction with the emergency unit¡¦s treatment of their relatives was only 80%, reflecting how public health personnel cannot satisfy the medical consumer¡¦s demand for quality healthcare. The results of that study provide a valuable reference for hospital administrators regarding how to increase the standard of care offered by public health personnel. If Max were employed at the Veterans General Hospital in Taipei, the medical center would offer him comprehensive training and challenges that would greatly enhance his professional skills.
Exercise 363
When at undergraduate school, Karen participated in a National Science Council-sponsored research project, which led to her subsequent graduate study of Chinese herbal medicine. The findings of her research have been published in domestic and international journals. She has also participated in developing an undergraduate enzymology curriculum, which received praise from both teachers and students. While researching enzyme-related topics in graduate school, she also became adept at conducting experiments on microbe development, genetic engineering and agent analysis. Having both participated in curriculum development and mastered several laboratory skills, Karen was also actively engaged in food science research aimed at the genetic modification of microbes and analysis of related properties and agents. In summary, her research skills acquired as an undergraduate in the Food Science Department and as a graduate student at the Institute of Biotechnology reflect her commitment to pursuing a biotechnology-related career in the food science sector. Karen is confident in her ability to contribute significantly to product development efforts at GHI Corporation, to create healthy food and medicine.
Exercise 364
Ellen¡¦s strong desire constantly to strengthen her statistical capabilities is reflected by her active participation in a collaborative project with an ophthalmologist at Kuo General Hospital in analyzing medical data and storing them in a novel database for statistical software. Carefully analyzing the data revealed unique phenomena related to the hospital¡¦s particular circumstances, providing a valuable reference for administrators who are making marketing-related decisions about the medical sector. The project involved the use of data mining approaches to identify patients¡¦ particular needs. This project made Ellen aware that a hospital must distinguish itself from others by its marketing practices to gain a competitive edge. Having paid considerable attention to effective hospital management, IJK Corporation has played a leading role in the medical sector. Extensive on-the-job training is a notable example of its commitment to quality excellence. Such training could provide Ellen with the latest knowledge required to build on her previous experiences in the above area.