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(News) Common Admission Test (CAT) could go two-tier in the future
Common
Admission Test (CAT) could go two-tier in the future. The IIMs, that conduct the
prestigious B-school entrance, might introduce a preliminary screening to the
examination. This would mean that CAT would soon have a screening test like UPSC
to weed out poor candidates.
The information was revealed in a reply to an RTI query filed by Rakesh Reddy Dubbudu, an RTI activist from the city in 2009 when CAT was ridden with several technical glitches. The IIMs, however, not specified the year in which the two-tier system will be introduced.
(Article) Get Ready For CAT 2010
Countdown to CAT
The
Common Admission Test (CAT), which one needs to clear for a coveted seat in any
of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other B-schools in India, will
be held over 20 days between October 27 and November 23, 2010 with breaks for
Diwali. Given the technical glitches in last year’s exam, most students are
apprehensive as to what lies in store for them this year. However, the technical
goof-ups may or may not happen this year, but the following tips are likely to
help students maximise their performance in the exam.
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Appearing for the CAT on the computer is substantially different from appearing
for it in the paper-and-pencil-mode. For instance, it is much tougher to read
large quantities of text in the reading comprehension section on the computer
than in an exam booklet. Similarly, interpreting graphs and tables on the screen
is tougher than on paper, where you can scribble and make notes. Thus, it is
crucial that you are prepared to appear for the test on the computer. It is fine
to work with paper and pen during the initial stages of practice, but in the
final run up, i.e. beginning mid-September, you should practice tests only on
the computer.
(Article) Concept of Scientific Management
Concept of Scientific Management
The theory of scientific management is the “brainchild” of Frederick Winslow Taylor. In its simplest form the theory is the belief that there is “one best way” to do a job and scientific methods can be used to determine that “one best way”.
Taylor developed his theory through observations and experience as a mechanical engineer. As a mechanical engineer Taylor noticed that the environment lacked work standards, bred inefficient workers and jobs were allocated to people without matching the job to the worker’s skill and ability. In addition to this the relationship of the workers with the managers included many confrontations.
Over a 20 year period Taylor devised the “one best way” to do each of the jobs on the shop floor. He then concluded that prosperity and harmony for both workers and managers could be achieved by following the 4 guidelines below:
- Develop a science for each element of an individual’s work, which will replace the old rule of thumb method. Scientifically select and then train, teach and develop the worker.
- Heartily cooperate with the workers so as to ensure that all work is done in accordance with the principles of the science that has been developed.
- Divide work and responsibility almost equally between management and workers.
- Management takes over all the work for which it is better fitted than the workers (rather than most of the work and responsibility being assigned to the workers).
(Help) 10 Common GMAT Mistakes
10 Common GMAT Mistakes
To learn about the complete approach that will correct most common mistakes,
1. Misunderstanding the principle
GMAT questions are purposefully difficult and confusing. Redundant data often appears, small confusing details are abundant and common mistakes normally appear as one of the possible answers. One of the most common mistakes happens due to miscomprehension of the basic principle of a question.
For example:
Nine different points are randomly drawn on the perimeter of a hexagon. What is the ratio between the number of pentagons and the number of quadrilaterals that can be created using any 5 or 4 of these nine points?
At first, this seems to be a question in geometry. However, after taking a closer look, it is obvious that the way to solve it is by using combinatory logic.
To create a pentagon, 5 points should be selected. The number of different pentagons that can be created is the number of different options to choose 5 points out of 9 (9 c 5) = 126 options. In the same way, the number of different quadrilaterals that can be created is the number of different options to
choose 4 points out of 9 (9 c 4) = 126 options. The ratio is 1.
2. Details
One of the things that are tested on the GMAT is the test takers ability to deal with a lot of confusing details in a short period of time. And so, the GMAT writers often insert small, easily missed details in many of the questions. They also insert answer choices that can be reaches when those details are missed by the test taker. This is one of the methods they use to make you waste more time and energy on each question.
Many students find out that X is positive or that X and Y are different only after solving the question. To avoid overlooking details, make sure you read the question thoroughly more than once. Pay attention to every detail and use it while you solve.
3. Direction
Choosing the wrong direction for your solution can occur in a few different ways. For example, in percent questions, calculating a percent bottom up instead of the opposite. In ratio problems it is about what the denominator is and what the numerator is. In motion problems, it is calculating the distance between the two trains instead of calculating the distance from train A to its station.
These mistakes are usually caused due to the fact that we begin our solution by using the given data and forget the main target of the question. To overcome this common mistake, while reading the question for the first time, write down exactly what it is you are looking for, solve to find it, and make sure you got it before choosing an answer.