Author Archives: Dr. Scot Trodick

Effective Leadership: What Does it Take?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Dr. Scot Trodick

This is a literature review relevant to leadership qualities and the methods implemented to achieve results in today’s complex organizations. Methods to identify appropriate problems in an organization Establish internal controls An effective control environment is essential in helping to … Continue reading →

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Should the Government Be Responsible to Bailout Financial Institutions?

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Dr. Scot Trodick

Most recently, and in the past, governments have bailed out several companies and banks. The argument is that bailouts are necessary to prevent economic disasters. Government bailouts have become bigger and bigger all in the pursuit of avoiding an economic catastrophe. GM … Continue reading →

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Superheroes that use Technology

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Dr. Scot Trodick

Superheroes are utilizing technology more than ever before. The image of superheroes has shown strength and courage and normally accentuated some supernatural power. There are exceptions to the rule.   Batman has always been one of my favorite superheroes because he had the kewlest … Continue reading →

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Will Facebook be big or bust after its IPO?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Dr. Scot Trodick

Will it be growth or bust? Things will be different at Facebook with Zuckerberg and company answering to shareholders. One way or the other it’s inevitable that things will change. It seems to be apparent that ads are not the revenue growth … Continue reading →

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Employee Disciplining: What is Discipline and How do Managers Administer it?

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Dr. Scot Trodick

Recently I read an article called “Employee Disciplining – What is discipline and how do the managers administer it?” by J.T. Knippen and T.B. Green (PM Magazine vol 8, no 3). This article deals with discipline in the workplace. What it is, why managers … Continue reading →

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The Relationship Between Business and Society

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Dr. Scot Trodick

The relationship between business and society is integral in the success of any business. This relationship is defined as how a company interacts with society. There is an obvious and symbolic relationship between business and society that has been observed and evaluated for generations. … Continue reading →

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CBS This Morning: Artist Chuck Close writes note to younger self

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Dr. Scot Trodick

Never say you can’t or you’re not good enough. I was truly inspired by the attitude of Chuck Close. http://youtu.be/milXH-433vs  

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Interactive Media on the Web

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Dr. Scot Trodick

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Powers of Ten

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Dr. Scot Trodick

Powers of Ten takes us on an adventure in magnitudes. Starting at a picnic by the lakeside in Chicago, this famous film transports us to the outer edges of the universe. Every ten seconds we view the starting point from … Continue reading →

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Procedural Textures – This is Freakin’ AWESOME at 170KB

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Dr. Scot Trodick

download – getting .debris get the download here: Procedural Textures – Zipped filename fr-041_debris.zip

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