(The following is found on the college news bulletin on August 16, 2007)
公告主旨：狂賀!!國事系新任助理黃穗萍小姐榮獲副校長親自甄選三小時
公告單位：國際事務系
公告日期：2007/08/16至2007/08/31
公告內容
狂賀!!國事系新任助理黃穗萍小姐榮獲副校長親自甄選三小時,
通過面試,榮任本系助理職位.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Sunday, July 15, 2007
summer teaching -- micro principles midterm sol
Solution to Midterm Examination (International Business, WUCL)
Summer 2007 Instructor: 衛忠欣 (Jong-Shin Wei)
經濟學 (Principles of Economics -- Micro) (07)342-6031 ext.6201
93001@mail.wtuc.edu.tw http://www.wtuc.edu.tw/ib
請務必依序工整另卷作答。三日後公佈解答於網路學園，更歡迎以email函索
Open books/notes exam in 60 minutes; absolutely no talking nor borrowing items during exams. 可使用自己的資料、字典或翻譯機。行動電話若響起，該生扣十分、以強調基本禮貌。2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Watch your time and good luck! 務必工整扼要、依序作答；如果字跡難以辨認，視同未答。畫蛇添足、答非所問、自曝其短，將不利得分。教師也有權公告具有特色之作答。Watch your time and have fun!
1.[10 points]
Suppose that the following conversation took place between Andy and Becky, who have not known each other well.
Andy: “I will love to visit your apartment tomorrow.”
Becky: “Not tomorrow. Maybe some other time, ok?”
Andy: ‘Why not? Didn’t you expect my visit?”
Becky: “No, do not take me wrong. I just need to get rid of cockroaches first.”
Was Becky signaling? Before you answer it, make sure that you understand what signaling means and the reason, if any, for her to send out the signal.
Ans: No. Her statement does not meet the two conditions required for being a signal. Here she might be unwilling to invite Andy. Period. Note that she did not signal to convey any information to Andy. She just responded to his presumption with a negative answer.
2.[20 points]
Recall the English auction and Vickrey auction presented during lectures. Suppose that in an English auction the bid started at $100. Bidder A bid $120 to kick off the competition. Then bidder B bid $130, followed by $140 made by bidder C. Bidder A then raised it to $160. When bidder B responded to it by making a bid at $180, no further bid was made. The auctioneer announced that bidder B won. In other words, the subject was sold to bidder B at the price as $180.
(a) Can we say that bidder B ended up with the so-called winner’s curse (得標者之遺憾)?
(b) If those bidders participate in the Vickrey auction selling the same item, what do we expect to be the final (or trading) price? Hint: compare it with 180, 160, 140, … and so on.
Ans:
(a) No. The reservation price for bidder B should be no less than 180, which is why B bid so. Therefore, when B got the item and paid $180, we cannot say that he or she got the winner’s curse.
(b) The reservation price for bidder B should be no less than 180; the reservation price for bidder A should be no less than 160. So, the second highest bid in Vickrey auction should be somewhere between 160 and 180. [Recall the truth-revealing feature in such auction.] Saying 160 or slightly above 160 will be just fine. In any case, cannot answer it by any number greater than or equal to 180!
3.[20 points]
(a) 一般大學的轉學考試，多採「闈場外命題」。常聞有熱心的第三者，探問命題的教科書、範圍、甚至題型。命題教授不堪其擾，但也無可奈何。欣賞『天之驕子』這部影片之後，命題教授有何對策呢？
(b) 由『天之驕子』這部影片中，找出一項訊號。Must carefully explain why you believe so.
Ans:
(a) Professors can write exam papers in a way that whoever got such information will not benefit from doing so. Of course, literally incorporating such scenario into the exam papers, as I am doing it here, is another resolution. No voice will ever be raised.
(b) The contest itself is a signal to the quality of that (high) school in the sense that history, school tradition, honor, and strive for excellence are valued. Note that many of you (with myself included) might say that the contest demands a lot of time in memorizing old stuffs and that only few students got selected to participate in it. Nevertheless, keep in mind that it is just a signal.
4.[30 points]
Suppose that each agent has 4 hours to spend on the production of goods X and Y, whose quantities are denoted by x and y respectively. The PPF (productivity possibility frontier) of agent A is given by x + y = 4; the PPF of agent B is given by x + y/4 = 4.
(a) In the production of good X, who has the absolute advantage?
(b) In the production of good Y, who has the absolute advantage?
(c) What do we know about the relative or comparative advantage?
(d) For producing one unit of good Y, how many hours does A need to spend?
(e) For producing one unit of good Y, how many hours does B need to spend?
(f) Before the trade takes place, suppose that A produces 2 units of good X and 2 units of good Y; B produces 2 units of good X and 8 units of good Y. When both are allowed to trade, what might be the relative price of good one in transaction?
Ans: First we should sketch x + y = 4 and x + y/4 = 4 on the x-y plane. Also mark (2, 2) on A’s PPF; mark (2, 8) on B’s PPF. Notice that both A and B are equally efficient in producing good X. Yet, from the slope of PPFs, we can see the comparative advantage.
(a) Both tie.
(b) B (due to 1/4 < 1)
(c) A should produce good X; B should produce good Y (in light of slopes being -1 and -4)
(d) 1 hour (see the coefficient of Y in x + y = 4)
(e) 1/4 hour (see the coefficient of Y in x + y/4 = 4)
(f) A’s production plan is (2, 2); B’s production plan is (2, 8). Then we can have B export good Y and import good X; have A export X in exchange for Y. The relative price of good X can be any number between 1 and 4. [Try 3 on your own.] One can also see from the picture that both can be better off after trading.
5.[20 points]
True or False. [判斷對或錯] No explanation is necessary. 每答對一題，得4分。每答錯一題，倒扣1分。
(a) “Economics is a study of mankind in the ordinary business of life,” was first written by Adam Smith.
Ans: False. [See page xxiii, text]
(b) Mary was wondering whether she should take economics or English in the summer school. Both courses are offered in the afternoons from Monday thru Friday. Eventually she decided to take economics, not English. We might say that the opportunity cost of taking economics is less than the opportunity cost of taking English.
Ans: True. [See page 6, text]
(c) “The whole of economics as a social science is nothing more than the refinement of everyday thinking,” was first said by Albert Einstein.
Ans: False. [See page 20, text]
(d) Every point on the PPF is Pareto efficient.
Ans: False. [Recall lectures]
(e) 五個攤位一列排開，鄰接攤位皆等距。消費者均勻分佈在閉區間 [0, 6]。五個攤位之位置，分別以數字 1, 2, 3, 4, 5標示於實數線上。依據 Hotelling 的思維，最中央的攤位之市場佔有率是1/6，離最中央最遠的攤位之市場佔有率則是1/4.
Ans: True. [(1/6) + (1/6)(1/2) = 3/12 = 1/4]
(放棄智慧財產權；歡迎全貌下載流傳。)
Summer 2007 Instructor: 衛忠欣 (Jong-Shin Wei)
經濟學 (Principles of Economics -- Micro) (07)342-6031 ext.6201
93001@mail.wtuc.edu.tw http://www.wtuc.edu.tw/ib
請務必依序工整另卷作答。三日後公佈解答於網路學園，更歡迎以email函索
Open books/notes exam in 60 minutes; absolutely no talking nor borrowing items during exams. 可使用自己的資料、字典或翻譯機。行動電話若響起，該生扣十分、以強調基本禮貌。2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Watch your time and good luck! 務必工整扼要、依序作答；如果字跡難以辨認，視同未答。畫蛇添足、答非所問、自曝其短，將不利得分。教師也有權公告具有特色之作答。Watch your time and have fun!
1.[10 points]
Suppose that the following conversation took place between Andy and Becky, who have not known each other well.
Andy: “I will love to visit your apartment tomorrow.”
Becky: “Not tomorrow. Maybe some other time, ok?”
Andy: ‘Why not? Didn’t you expect my visit?”
Becky: “No, do not take me wrong. I just need to get rid of cockroaches first.”
Was Becky signaling? Before you answer it, make sure that you understand what signaling means and the reason, if any, for her to send out the signal.
Ans: No. Her statement does not meet the two conditions required for being a signal. Here she might be unwilling to invite Andy. Period. Note that she did not signal to convey any information to Andy. She just responded to his presumption with a negative answer.
2.[20 points]
Recall the English auction and Vickrey auction presented during lectures. Suppose that in an English auction the bid started at $100. Bidder A bid $120 to kick off the competition. Then bidder B bid $130, followed by $140 made by bidder C. Bidder A then raised it to $160. When bidder B responded to it by making a bid at $180, no further bid was made. The auctioneer announced that bidder B won. In other words, the subject was sold to bidder B at the price as $180.
(a) Can we say that bidder B ended up with the so-called winner’s curse (得標者之遺憾)?
(b) If those bidders participate in the Vickrey auction selling the same item, what do we expect to be the final (or trading) price? Hint: compare it with 180, 160, 140, … and so on.
Ans:
(a) No. The reservation price for bidder B should be no less than 180, which is why B bid so. Therefore, when B got the item and paid $180, we cannot say that he or she got the winner’s curse.
(b) The reservation price for bidder B should be no less than 180; the reservation price for bidder A should be no less than 160. So, the second highest bid in Vickrey auction should be somewhere between 160 and 180. [Recall the truth-revealing feature in such auction.] Saying 160 or slightly above 160 will be just fine. In any case, cannot answer it by any number greater than or equal to 180!
3.[20 points]
(a) 一般大學的轉學考試，多採「闈場外命題」。常聞有熱心的第三者，探問命題的教科書、範圍、甚至題型。命題教授不堪其擾，但也無可奈何。欣賞『天之驕子』這部影片之後，命題教授有何對策呢？
(b) 由『天之驕子』這部影片中，找出一項訊號。Must carefully explain why you believe so.
Ans:
(a) Professors can write exam papers in a way that whoever got such information will not benefit from doing so. Of course, literally incorporating such scenario into the exam papers, as I am doing it here, is another resolution. No voice will ever be raised.
(b) The contest itself is a signal to the quality of that (high) school in the sense that history, school tradition, honor, and strive for excellence are valued. Note that many of you (with myself included) might say that the contest demands a lot of time in memorizing old stuffs and that only few students got selected to participate in it. Nevertheless, keep in mind that it is just a signal.
4.[30 points]
Suppose that each agent has 4 hours to spend on the production of goods X and Y, whose quantities are denoted by x and y respectively. The PPF (productivity possibility frontier) of agent A is given by x + y = 4; the PPF of agent B is given by x + y/4 = 4.
(a) In the production of good X, who has the absolute advantage?
(b) In the production of good Y, who has the absolute advantage?
(c) What do we know about the relative or comparative advantage?
(d) For producing one unit of good Y, how many hours does A need to spend?
(e) For producing one unit of good Y, how many hours does B need to spend?
(f) Before the trade takes place, suppose that A produces 2 units of good X and 2 units of good Y; B produces 2 units of good X and 8 units of good Y. When both are allowed to trade, what might be the relative price of good one in transaction?
Ans: First we should sketch x + y = 4 and x + y/4 = 4 on the x-y plane. Also mark (2, 2) on A’s PPF; mark (2, 8) on B’s PPF. Notice that both A and B are equally efficient in producing good X. Yet, from the slope of PPFs, we can see the comparative advantage.
(a) Both tie.
(b) B (due to 1/4 < 1)
(c) A should produce good X; B should produce good Y (in light of slopes being -1 and -4)
(d) 1 hour (see the coefficient of Y in x + y = 4)
(e) 1/4 hour (see the coefficient of Y in x + y/4 = 4)
(f) A’s production plan is (2, 2); B’s production plan is (2, 8). Then we can have B export good Y and import good X; have A export X in exchange for Y. The relative price of good X can be any number between 1 and 4. [Try 3 on your own.] One can also see from the picture that both can be better off after trading.
5.[20 points]
True or False. [判斷對或錯] No explanation is necessary. 每答對一題，得4分。每答錯一題，倒扣1分。
(a) “Economics is a study of mankind in the ordinary business of life,” was first written by Adam Smith.
Ans: False. [See page xxiii, text]
(b) Mary was wondering whether she should take economics or English in the summer school. Both courses are offered in the afternoons from Monday thru Friday. Eventually she decided to take economics, not English. We might say that the opportunity cost of taking economics is less than the opportunity cost of taking English.
Ans: True. [See page 6, text]
(c) “The whole of economics as a social science is nothing more than the refinement of everyday thinking,” was first said by Albert Einstein.
Ans: False. [See page 20, text]
(d) Every point on the PPF is Pareto efficient.
Ans: False. [Recall lectures]
(e) 五個攤位一列排開，鄰接攤位皆等距。消費者均勻分佈在閉區間 [0, 6]。五個攤位之位置，分別以數字 1, 2, 3, 4, 5標示於實數線上。依據 Hotelling 的思維，最中央的攤位之市場佔有率是1/6，離最中央最遠的攤位之市場佔有率則是1/4.
Ans: True. [(1/6) + (1/6)(1/2) = 3/12 = 1/4]
(放棄智慧財產權；歡迎全貌下載流傳。)
Saturday, July 14, 2007
summer teaching -- math for mgmt midterm sol
Solution to Midterm Examination (International Business, WUCL)
Summer 2007 Instructor: 衛忠欣 (Jong-Shin Wei)
管理數學 (Mathematics for Management) (07)342-6031 ext.6201
93001@mail.wtuc.edu.tw http://www.wtuc.edu.tw/ib
姓名： 學號：
請務必依序工整另卷作答。三日後公佈解答於網路學園，更歡迎以email函索
Closed books/notes exam in 60 minutes; absolutely no talking nor borrowing items during exams. 可使用自己的字典或翻譯機。行動電話若響起，該生扣十分、以強調基本禮貌。09:30 am – 10:30 am, Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Watch your time and good luck!
務必原卷工整扼要作答、不得超出作答空間；如果字跡難以辨認，視同未答。畫蛇添足、答非所問、自曝其短，將不利得分。教師也有權公告具有特色之作答。Watch your time and have fun!
1. [20 points] Recall the example given in class, regarding three workers (A, B, and C) and a (labor-intensive) task to be completed. As before, assume perfect divisibility and fixed productivity. Furthermore, assume that
if A and B work together while C does not show up, it takes 20 days to complete it;
if A and C work together while B does not show up, it takes 20 days to complete it;
if B and C work together while A does not show up, it takes 40 days to complete it.
How many days does A need for the task if A works alone?
Ans: Without the loss of generosity, we assume that the amount of task (to be carried out) is k > 0. Each worker’s productivity is characterized by k divided by the number of days for this worker to contribute alone. Let x, y, and z represent the productivity of workers A, B, and C respectively.
Hence,
k = 20x + 20y + 0z = 20x + 20y,
k = 20x + 20z,
and
k = 40y + 40z.
From 20x + 20y = 20x + 20z = k we have y = z, hence k = 40y + 40z leads to y = k/80, yielding y = (1/80)k.
It follows at once that x = (k - 20y)/20 = (3/80)k.
To conclude, A needs 80/3 days to complete the task if A works alone.
2. [20 points] Choose non-negative ordered pair (x, y) to maximize x + 2y
subject to x - y ≤ 4, x + y ≤ 8, x ≤ 2, and y ≤ 4. Must show key steps.
Ans: First we depict lines x - y = 4 and x + y = 8. Next, we identify closed half-spaces x - y ≤ 4, x + y ≤ 8, x ≤ 2, and y ≤ 4. The intersection of all these four half-spaces is the region with four vertex points (0, 0), (2, 0), (2, 4), and (0, 4). [In formal language, we shall say that constraints x - y ≤ 4 and x + y ≤ 8 are not binding.] We then examine the family of lines characterized by x + 2y = k. Visual inspection leads to (2, 4).
3. True or False. No explanation is necessary. 每答對一題，得4分。每答錯一題，倒扣1分。
(a) A line on the plane can not have more than two horizontal intercepts.
Ans: False.
(b) A line on the plane must have at least one vertical intercept.
Ans: False.
(c) A line on the plane must have the unique slope.
Ans: False.
(d) Let a, b, c, d, e, and f be parameters (that are real numbers). Equations ax + by = c and dx + ey = f may have no solution in (x, y).
Ans: True. [兩條不相交的平行線]
(e) Behind the equation xy = 1 we can find two functions.
*Ans: True. [One function is f(x) := 1/x; another is g(x, y) := xy.]
4. [20 points] 在電影 A Beautiful Mind 裡，數學家 John Nash 的治學精神，與你(妳)的學習此門課，最大的不同為何？你(妳)的未來雇主，又將如何透過學校，了解此點呢？
Ans: skipped.
5. [20 points] 下圖是一場五子棋目前賽況。你(妳)持白子待攻，對手持黑子。請小心以1, 2, 3, 4, …在圖上，分別依序標示接下來你(妳)與對手的棋路。當然，贏棋是你(妳)的目標。
Ans: (to be solved on July 12, 2007)
(放棄智慧財產權；歡迎全貌下載流傳。)
Summer 2007 Instructor: 衛忠欣 (Jong-Shin Wei)
管理數學 (Mathematics for Management) (07)342-6031 ext.6201
93001@mail.wtuc.edu.tw http://www.wtuc.edu.tw/ib
姓名： 學號：
請務必依序工整另卷作答。三日後公佈解答於網路學園，更歡迎以email函索
Closed books/notes exam in 60 minutes; absolutely no talking nor borrowing items during exams. 可使用自己的字典或翻譯機。行動電話若響起，該生扣十分、以強調基本禮貌。09:30 am – 10:30 am, Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Watch your time and good luck!
務必原卷工整扼要作答、不得超出作答空間；如果字跡難以辨認，視同未答。畫蛇添足、答非所問、自曝其短，將不利得分。教師也有權公告具有特色之作答。Watch your time and have fun!
1. [20 points] Recall the example given in class, regarding three workers (A, B, and C) and a (labor-intensive) task to be completed. As before, assume perfect divisibility and fixed productivity. Furthermore, assume that
if A and B work together while C does not show up, it takes 20 days to complete it;
if A and C work together while B does not show up, it takes 20 days to complete it;
if B and C work together while A does not show up, it takes 40 days to complete it.
How many days does A need for the task if A works alone?
Ans: Without the loss of generosity, we assume that the amount of task (to be carried out) is k > 0. Each worker’s productivity is characterized by k divided by the number of days for this worker to contribute alone. Let x, y, and z represent the productivity of workers A, B, and C respectively.
Hence,
k = 20x + 20y + 0z = 20x + 20y,
k = 20x + 20z,
and
k = 40y + 40z.
From 20x + 20y = 20x + 20z = k we have y = z, hence k = 40y + 40z leads to y = k/80, yielding y = (1/80)k.
It follows at once that x = (k - 20y)/20 = (3/80)k.
To conclude, A needs 80/3 days to complete the task if A works alone.
2. [20 points] Choose non-negative ordered pair (x, y) to maximize x + 2y
subject to x - y ≤ 4, x + y ≤ 8, x ≤ 2, and y ≤ 4. Must show key steps.
Ans: First we depict lines x - y = 4 and x + y = 8. Next, we identify closed half-spaces x - y ≤ 4, x + y ≤ 8, x ≤ 2, and y ≤ 4. The intersection of all these four half-spaces is the region with four vertex points (0, 0), (2, 0), (2, 4), and (0, 4). [In formal language, we shall say that constraints x - y ≤ 4 and x + y ≤ 8 are not binding.] We then examine the family of lines characterized by x + 2y = k. Visual inspection leads to (2, 4).
3. True or False. No explanation is necessary. 每答對一題，得4分。每答錯一題，倒扣1分。
(a) A line on the plane can not have more than two horizontal intercepts.
Ans: False.
(b) A line on the plane must have at least one vertical intercept.
Ans: False.
(c) A line on the plane must have the unique slope.
Ans: False.
(d) Let a, b, c, d, e, and f be parameters (that are real numbers). Equations ax + by = c and dx + ey = f may have no solution in (x, y).
Ans: True. [兩條不相交的平行線]
(e) Behind the equation xy = 1 we can find two functions.
*Ans: True. [One function is f(x) := 1/x; another is g(x, y) := xy.]
4. [20 points] 在電影 A Beautiful Mind 裡，數學家 John Nash 的治學精神，與你(妳)的學習此門課，最大的不同為何？你(妳)的未來雇主，又將如何透過學校，了解此點呢？
Ans: skipped.
5. [20 points] 下圖是一場五子棋目前賽況。你(妳)持白子待攻，對手持黑子。請小心以1, 2, 3, 4, …在圖上，分別依序標示接下來你(妳)與對手的棋路。當然，贏棋是你(妳)的目標。
Ans: (to be solved on July 12, 2007)
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Sunday, July 01, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
國際文化商務推展員認證班 課程表
文藻外語學院國際企業系接受高雄市政府公教人力發展局委辦
96083「國際文化商務推展員認證班」
課程表
期間：096/07/02 至 096/09/14 共96小時
產學合作案金額：NTD153,600
096/07/02（一）
1830-1840 始業式暨班務說明 校長或副校長致詞(衛忠欣副教授協助)
吳英明局長致詞
096/07/02（一）
1840-2130 學程認證班介紹、招商與形象包裝 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/07/04（三）
1830-2120 招商與形象包裝 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/07/06（五）
1830-2120 Microsoft Office 應用軟體速成 李書政 文藻國際企業系卓越計畫外聘業界講師096/07/09（一）
1830-2100 優質經營環境大體檢 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/07/11（三）
1830-2120 優質經營環境大體檢、訊息解讀與釋放技巧 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授096/07/13（五）
1830-2120 多媒體包裝實作 李書政 文藻國際企業系卓越計畫外聘業界講師
096/07/16（一）
1830-2120 訊息解讀與釋放技巧 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/07/18（三）
1830-2120 訊息解讀與釋放演練 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/07/20（五）
1830-2120 多媒體包裝進階 龍裕鴻 文藻資訊管理與傳播系兼任講師
096/07/23（一）
1830-2120 肢體語言與談判技巧 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/07/25（三）
1830-2120 肢體語言與談判技巧 專案簡報與行銷技巧 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授096/07/27（五）
1830-2120 商務法律案例剖析 吳德華 文藻國際企業系講師、律師
096/07/30（一）
1830-2120 專案簡報與行銷演練 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/08/01（三）
1830-2120 面試演練 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/08/03（五）
1830-2020 面試演練 (two hours only) 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/08/06（一）
1830-2120 國際行銷入門 楊俊明 銘傳大學觀光系助理教授
096/08/08（三）
1830-2120 國際行銷案例剖析 楊俊明 銘傳大學觀光系助理教授
096/08/10（五）
1830-2120 金融產業簡介 廖英如 微妙軟體股份有限公司董事長助理
096/08/13（一）
1830-2020 金融商品簡介 (2 hours only) 廖英如 微妙軟體股份有限公司董事長助理
096/08/15（三）
1830-2120 休閒產業與會展規劃 陳光華 高雄餐旅學院旅遊管理研究所所長
096/08/17（五）
1830-2120 人力資源管理個案分析 蔡正飛 文藻外語學院助理教授
096/08/20（一）
1830-2120 新聞採訪與媒體應對 張德娟 文藻傳播藝術系助理教授
096/08/22（三）
1830-2120 商務英語之會議實作 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/08/24（五）
1830-2120 專業英文寫作實例 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/08/27（一）
1830-2120 e-化職場的英文須知 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/08/29（三）
1830-2120 國際禮儀與英語會議 郭家伶 文藻外語學院講師
096/08/31（五）
1830-2120 國際禮儀與英語會議實作 郭家伶 文藻外語學院講師
096/09/03（一）
1830-2120 辦公室基本英語溝通 蕭惠蓮 文藻外語教學系講師
096/09/05（三）
1830-2120 英語專業簡報演練 蕭惠蓮 文藻外語教學系講師
096/09/07（五）
1830-2120 高雄市文化導覽--英語進行 劉俊裕 文藻外語學院國際事務系助理教授
096/09/10（一）
1830-2120 高雄市文化導覽--英文書面介紹 劉俊裕 文藻外語學院國際事務系助理教授
096/09/12（三）
1830-2120 國際事務與文化交流實例分析 劉俊裕 文藻外語學院國際事務系助理教授
096/09/14（五）
1830-2030 統籌期末測驗結業式、評量與回響 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
附註：
一、上課教室為文藻外語學院 (高雄市三民區民族一路900號) 至善樓五樓的「專業經理人培訓教室」 Z507。
二、上課冷氣收費：(文藻全面採取『使用者付費』原則)該校總務處大方答應每位學員只需繳交 100 元，則 96 小時授課時間皆有冷氣。
三、汽車停車費：應比照推廣教育收取，總務處特別優惠以對折收取(即720元)，學員應登記車牌與學員姓名、領取臨時停車證。這些庶務事情，開班日當天辦理即可。開班日當天，學校會通融所有車輛皆可停入 (只需表明是該班學員即可)。機車可停大門外。
四、衛老師為本案之統籌規劃與執行人，請每位講座於授課一週前，將授課資料以電子檔傳送至93001@mail.wtuc.edu.tw，以便製作教材。
(Updated by jsw 06292007)
96083「國際文化商務推展員認證班」
課程表
期間：096/07/02 至 096/09/14 共96小時
產學合作案金額：NTD153,600
096/07/02（一）
1830-1840 始業式暨班務說明 校長或副校長致詞(衛忠欣副教授協助)
吳英明局長致詞
096/07/02（一）
1840-2130 學程認證班介紹、招商與形象包裝 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/07/04（三）
1830-2120 招商與形象包裝 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/07/06（五）
1830-2120 Microsoft Office 應用軟體速成 李書政 文藻國際企業系卓越計畫外聘業界講師096/07/09（一）
1830-2100 優質經營環境大體檢 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/07/11（三）
1830-2120 優質經營環境大體檢、訊息解讀與釋放技巧 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授096/07/13（五）
1830-2120 多媒體包裝實作 李書政 文藻國際企業系卓越計畫外聘業界講師
096/07/16（一）
1830-2120 訊息解讀與釋放技巧 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/07/18（三）
1830-2120 訊息解讀與釋放演練 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/07/20（五）
1830-2120 多媒體包裝進階 龍裕鴻 文藻資訊管理與傳播系兼任講師
096/07/23（一）
1830-2120 肢體語言與談判技巧 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/07/25（三）
1830-2120 肢體語言與談判技巧 專案簡報與行銷技巧 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授096/07/27（五）
1830-2120 商務法律案例剖析 吳德華 文藻國際企業系講師、律師
096/07/30（一）
1830-2120 專案簡報與行銷演練 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/08/01（三）
1830-2120 面試演練 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/08/03（五）
1830-2020 面試演練 (two hours only) 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/08/06（一）
1830-2120 國際行銷入門 楊俊明 銘傳大學觀光系助理教授
096/08/08（三）
1830-2120 國際行銷案例剖析 楊俊明 銘傳大學觀光系助理教授
096/08/10（五）
1830-2120 金融產業簡介 廖英如 微妙軟體股份有限公司董事長助理
096/08/13（一）
1830-2020 金融商品簡介 (2 hours only) 廖英如 微妙軟體股份有限公司董事長助理
096/08/15（三）
1830-2120 休閒產業與會展規劃 陳光華 高雄餐旅學院旅遊管理研究所所長
096/08/17（五）
1830-2120 人力資源管理個案分析 蔡正飛 文藻外語學院助理教授
096/08/20（一）
1830-2120 新聞採訪與媒體應對 張德娟 文藻傳播藝術系助理教授
096/08/22（三）
1830-2120 商務英語之會議實作 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/08/24（五）
1830-2120 專業英文寫作實例 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/08/27（一）
1830-2120 e-化職場的英文須知 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
096/08/29（三）
1830-2120 國際禮儀與英語會議 郭家伶 文藻外語學院講師
096/08/31（五）
1830-2120 國際禮儀與英語會議實作 郭家伶 文藻外語學院講師
096/09/03（一）
1830-2120 辦公室基本英語溝通 蕭惠蓮 文藻外語教學系講師
096/09/05（三）
1830-2120 英語專業簡報演練 蕭惠蓮 文藻外語教學系講師
096/09/07（五）
1830-2120 高雄市文化導覽--英語進行 劉俊裕 文藻外語學院國際事務系助理教授
096/09/10（一）
1830-2120 高雄市文化導覽--英文書面介紹 劉俊裕 文藻外語學院國際事務系助理教授
096/09/12（三）
1830-2120 國際事務與文化交流實例分析 劉俊裕 文藻外語學院國際事務系助理教授
096/09/14（五）
1830-2030 統籌期末測驗結業式、評量與回響 衛忠欣 文藻外語學院國際企業系副教授
附註：
一、上課教室為文藻外語學院 (高雄市三民區民族一路900號) 至善樓五樓的「專業經理人培訓教室」 Z507。
二、上課冷氣收費：(文藻全面採取『使用者付費』原則)該校總務處大方答應每位學員只需繳交 100 元，則 96 小時授課時間皆有冷氣。
三、汽車停車費：應比照推廣教育收取，總務處特別優惠以對折收取(即720元)，學員應登記車牌與學員姓名、領取臨時停車證。這些庶務事情，開班日當天辦理即可。開班日當天，學校會通融所有車輛皆可停入 (只需表明是該班學員即可)。機車可停大門外。
四、衛老師為本案之統籌規劃與執行人，請每位講座於授課一週前，將授課資料以電子檔傳送至93001@mail.wtuc.edu.tw，以便製作教材。
(Updated by jsw 06292007)
Thursday, June 21, 2007
取自封存六年的個人網頁 -- 人會老、道理不變
一些事沒人做
一些人沒事做
沒事的人盯著做事的人
議論做事的人做的事
使做事的人做不成事
做不好事
於是，老闆誇獎沒事的人
因為他看到事做不成
於是，老闆訓誡做事的人
因為他做不成事
一些沒事的人總是沒事做
一些做事的人總有做不完的事
一些沒事的人滋事鬧事
使做事的人不得不做更多的事
結果，好事變壞事小事變大事
簡單的事變複雜的事
弄成我們永遠搞不懂的事
**************************
有道是：四十不「和」。這裡指的不是「四十不惑」，惑與不惑豈是我所能掌握？這裡指的是：「四十歲了，就不要浪費心力去『和稀泥，窮攪和』了！」在mediocrities充斥的今天，窮攪和的機會成本太高了。
(jsw at the age of 40)
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從前，一位威嚴而賢明的國王，統制著遠方的維蘭尼城。他的威嚴使人敬畏，他的智慧令他備受愛戴。那時，市區中心有一口井，井水清冽透澈，全城居民都從這口水井中汲水飲用，即使國王與大臣們也不例外，因為，這是城池中唯一的一口井。一天夜裡，當大地萬物都沉沉睡去，一個女巫進入城中，在井中倒入七滴魔液，然後說：「從現在起，凡飲用這井水的的人都會發瘋。」第二天清晨，所有居民 ── 除國王與侍從長 ── 都飲用這井裡的水，於是他們都變成了瘋子，正如女巫所預言的那樣。這一天，狹窄的小街上、市場中，人們都在竊竊私語，除此之外，什麼事情也不做，他們說：「國王瘋了，咱們的國王與侍從長都失去了理智！我們不能讓一個瘋國王統治國家，我們必須廢黜他。」這天晚上，國王命人從井裡汲來滿滿一金杯的水。水一送到，國王便大飲了一口，然後，把剩下的水賞給侍從長。於是維蘭尼城熱烈歡慶，因為，他們的國王及侍從長又恢復了理智。(1997/07/10 自由時報；作者：紀伯倫；譯者：伊宏)
一些人沒事做
沒事的人盯著做事的人
議論做事的人做的事
使做事的人做不成事
做不好事
於是，老闆誇獎沒事的人
因為他看到事做不成
於是，老闆訓誡做事的人
因為他做不成事
一些沒事的人總是沒事做
一些做事的人總有做不完的事
一些沒事的人滋事鬧事
使做事的人不得不做更多的事
結果，好事變壞事小事變大事
簡單的事變複雜的事
弄成我們永遠搞不懂的事
**************************
有道是：四十不「和」。這裡指的不是「四十不惑」，惑與不惑豈是我所能掌握？這裡指的是：「四十歲了，就不要浪費心力去『和稀泥，窮攪和』了！」在mediocrities充斥的今天，窮攪和的機會成本太高了。
(jsw at the age of 40)
**************************
從前，一位威嚴而賢明的國王，統制著遠方的維蘭尼城。他的威嚴使人敬畏，他的智慧令他備受愛戴。那時，市區中心有一口井，井水清冽透澈，全城居民都從這口水井中汲水飲用，即使國王與大臣們也不例外，因為，這是城池中唯一的一口井。一天夜裡，當大地萬物都沉沉睡去，一個女巫進入城中，在井中倒入七滴魔液，然後說：「從現在起，凡飲用這井水的的人都會發瘋。」第二天清晨，所有居民 ── 除國王與侍從長 ── 都飲用這井裡的水，於是他們都變成了瘋子，正如女巫所預言的那樣。這一天，狹窄的小街上、市場中，人們都在竊竊私語，除此之外，什麼事情也不做，他們說：「國王瘋了，咱們的國王與侍從長都失去了理智！我們不能讓一個瘋國王統治國家，我們必須廢黜他。」這天晚上，國王命人從井裡汲來滿滿一金杯的水。水一送到，國王便大飲了一口，然後，把剩下的水賞給侍從長。於是維蘭尼城熱烈歡慶，因為，他們的國王及侍從長又恢復了理智。(1997/07/10 自由時報；作者：紀伯倫；譯者：伊宏)
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Monday, June 11, 2007
06112007 奉命寫小傳
衛忠欣副教授於2004年8月1日轉往文藻外語學院服務，也是第一位加入國際企業系的專任教師。他的大學與研究所教育，分別是1980年6月交通大學工學士與1988年12月美國普度大學經濟學博士。取得博士學位後，衛老師的專任教職工作為：美國佛羅里達國際大學（1988-1991），逢甲大學（1992-2002）與樹德科技大學（2003-2004）。他曾在東海大學與樹德科技大學兼課。衛老師生於1958年12月1日，非預期地由理工科轉入經濟學領域，在美國度過10年整，由留學生身份轉為助理教授。一直以教學使命自我期許的他，在邁入中年之後，頓悟「釋放訊號」在資訊不對稱的社會中之重要性，雖得學習如何「政治正確」，仍然為正直與讀書人的堅持而奮鬥。
衛老師仍在努力平衡他在研究、教學、服務三項，投入的時間心力，還要留時間給家人與好友（含自己）。他的主要興趣在於分析策略互動，也嘗試應用個經理論於訊息經濟、教育經濟。閒暇時，他著迷於結合科學思維與星座分析，聆聽愛爾蘭女歌手的美聲，仍愛打籃球，偶爾還會冒用上主之名，伸張正義，教訓惡小。他和幾位死忠的理想主義實行家，在2002年創辦一份國際期刊 International Journal of Business and Economics，歷任副主編 （Co-Editor）、主編（Editor），對學界奉獻一點心力。
自認未曾遇到稱職系主任的他，因緣際會地擔任國際企業系首位系主任，三年任期屆滿，滿心喜悅地重新回到第一線教育工作者的崗位。他表示：智慧的增長，遠超過三年來心力之疲累、行政工作排擠教學與研究之遺憾，一切自有神的安排。
談到近20年教學心得與理想，衛老師分享三則舊剪報。威廉亞瑟伍德曾說：「平庸的老師講述，好老師解釋，優秀老師示範，偉大老師啟發。」第二則，取自民國89年台灣日報，「韋伯在他那一篇傳世的不朽論文〈學術做為一種志業〉當中，殷殷勸告他的教師同業，我們是學生的老師，不是學生們的領袖，但是很多難堪的情況是，有愈來愈多的學院教師們，都讓自己在教師裡扮演領袖的角色。韋伯說，教師講台上的情境，絕對不是證明一個人是不是領袖的適當場所，畢竟，在一個聽眾 — 甚至連持相反意見的人 — 被迫保持緘默的場合，老師們表現出堅持信念的勇氣，是太方便了些。韋伯的論點，其實很簡單，課堂內的師生互動關係，屬於一種特別的權力關係，在學生們的眼中，講台象徵一種專業的權威，所以學生們幾乎是在不設防的情況下，接受了講台上老師所講授的專業智識，老師們自然不應該利用這種專業象徵的講台上情境，偷渡一些專業智識之外的個人信仰，更何況學生們沒有對等的對話權力，如果當他發現老師的論點有異於他之時，學生往往選擇保持沉默，即便發言論辯，恐怕也會擔心是否影響到老師對他的學習評價，畢竟分數是操在老師手上。」第三則出自民國87年中國時報，「一所知名大學裡，有一位不甚知名的老教授，他很怕應酬。有人說他不懂事，他說：學校聘我來，是要我把學生教好，不是要我來懂事的。我喜歡像一粒砂子，飛來飛去，別人不注意，而砂子知道自己的存在。」抬頭一望，他的髮色，還真讓人聯想到砂子。
衛老師仍在努力平衡他在研究、教學、服務三項，投入的時間心力，還要留時間給家人與好友（含自己）。他的主要興趣在於分析策略互動，也嘗試應用個經理論於訊息經濟、教育經濟。閒暇時，他著迷於結合科學思維與星座分析，聆聽愛爾蘭女歌手的美聲，仍愛打籃球，偶爾還會冒用上主之名，伸張正義，教訓惡小。他和幾位死忠的理想主義實行家，在2002年創辦一份國際期刊 International Journal of Business and Economics，歷任副主編 （Co-Editor）、主編（Editor），對學界奉獻一點心力。
自認未曾遇到稱職系主任的他，因緣際會地擔任國際企業系首位系主任，三年任期屆滿，滿心喜悅地重新回到第一線教育工作者的崗位。他表示：智慧的增長，遠超過三年來心力之疲累、行政工作排擠教學與研究之遺憾，一切自有神的安排。
談到近20年教學心得與理想，衛老師分享三則舊剪報。威廉亞瑟伍德曾說：「平庸的老師講述，好老師解釋，優秀老師示範，偉大老師啟發。」第二則，取自民國89年台灣日報，「韋伯在他那一篇傳世的不朽論文〈學術做為一種志業〉當中，殷殷勸告他的教師同業，我們是學生的老師，不是學生們的領袖，但是很多難堪的情況是，有愈來愈多的學院教師們，都讓自己在教師裡扮演領袖的角色。韋伯說，教師講台上的情境，絕對不是證明一個人是不是領袖的適當場所，畢竟，在一個聽眾 — 甚至連持相反意見的人 — 被迫保持緘默的場合，老師們表現出堅持信念的勇氣，是太方便了些。韋伯的論點，其實很簡單，課堂內的師生互動關係，屬於一種特別的權力關係，在學生們的眼中，講台象徵一種專業的權威，所以學生們幾乎是在不設防的情況下，接受了講台上老師所講授的專業智識，老師們自然不應該利用這種專業象徵的講台上情境，偷渡一些專業智識之外的個人信仰，更何況學生們沒有對等的對話權力，如果當他發現老師的論點有異於他之時，學生往往選擇保持沉默，即便發言論辯，恐怕也會擔心是否影響到老師對他的學習評價，畢竟分數是操在老師手上。」第三則出自民國87年中國時報，「一所知名大學裡，有一位不甚知名的老教授，他很怕應酬。有人說他不懂事，他說：學校聘我來，是要我把學生教好，不是要我來懂事的。我喜歡像一粒砂子，飛來飛去，別人不注意，而砂子知道自己的存在。」抬頭一望，他的髮色，還真讓人聯想到砂子。
Sunday, June 10, 2007
我們的民主自由？家長眼中的縱容？國際企業的突變？
活動結束的垃圾，竟然會飛上門，難道有會飛的邪惡斷掌嗎？拍照存證，免得沒人相信。會長是無辜的，只是，換了別的主任，他就得背上黑鍋。
校長畢竟英明，在今年文藻週第一次籌備會議，清清楚楚說道：「衛主任是全校最會保護自己系裡的學生與老師的系主任。」當時，只覺得，早餐的豆漿在胃裡變成黃豆亂跳。現在，真想更跟 Bosco 借水晶球。八月開始，我也罩不住、不必罩這一小群無頭蒼蠅了。三年前來此創系，有吃有喝，當然不預期地餵肥了蒼蠅，如今也不忍踩死牠們。大家把食物收妥，蒼蠅應該會飛離。
這也提供靈感，編寫期末考的一題加分題。
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
下台為什麼要一鞠躬？
Ans: Because getting the burden off one's shoulder is simply the greatest gift I have even received for years! So, bow, bow again, and the third bow.
明明白白表達
自己告別行政團隊
排定搬遷時間表
從那一天起
精神好
諸事宜
心情好
邀約多
感謝主
即使中午一位忘記帶腦來校的同學
以強暴手法
想拿我雨傘
(咦 ... 我有更寶貴的東東ㄚ)
大吼一聲
震退鼠輩
跆拳道都用不到
即時在輔導簿記載一筆
對得起學務長
暑假正好家庭訪問一下
還是好心情
這幾週
想像一幅圖
一棟小房子有門聯
上聯是
寒天飲冰水
下聯是
點滴在心頭
(嗯 ... 不是原創。經國先生，借用一下)
至於橫批？
雲淡風清
明明白白表達
自己告別行政團隊
排定搬遷時間表
從那一天起
精神好
諸事宜
心情好
邀約多
感謝主
即使中午一位忘記帶腦來校的同學
以強暴手法
想拿我雨傘
(咦 ... 我有更寶貴的東東ㄚ)
大吼一聲
震退鼠輩
跆拳道都用不到
即時在輔導簿記載一筆
對得起學務長
暑假正好家庭訪問一下
還是好心情
這幾週
想像一幅圖
一棟小房子有門聯
上聯是
寒天飲冰水
下聯是
點滴在心頭
(嗯 ... 不是原創。經國先生，借用一下)
至於橫批？
雲淡風清
Surprised to know that my old home page is still on line
Those were my favorite quotations, and still are!
http://knight.fcu.edu.tw/~jswei/tell.htm
http://knight.fcu.edu.tw/~jswei/tell2.htm
http://knight.fcu.edu.tw/~jswei/tell3.htm
http://knight.fcu.edu.tw/~jswei/tell4.htm
http://knight.fcu.edu.tw/~jswei/tell5.htm
http://knight.fcu.edu.tw/~jswei/tell.htm
http://knight.fcu.edu.tw/~jswei/tell2.htm
http://knight.fcu.edu.tw/~jswei/tell3.htm
http://knight.fcu.edu.tw/~jswei/tell4.htm
http://knight.fcu.edu.tw/~jswei/tell5.htm
Monday, June 04, 2007
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Inputs solicited
What follow are my potential research topics in Fall 2007-Spring 2008 and so on. Any constructive inputs or references are solicited and deeply appreciated. Whoever wishes to coach me or collaborate with me is welcome to drop me a note.
Exactly How Much Economics do We Need for Studying Cultural and Creative Industries?
(研究文化創意產業需要多少經濟學知識？)
Globalization on Campus: a Public Good or a Signal for Better Quality?
(校園國際化 -- 是公共財？還是彰顯高品質的訊號？)
Can Wenzao College Be Operated as An International Business?
Are there Evidences of Self-selection among College Professors in Taiwan?
Are Taiwanese Students Acting as Voters in Completing the Teaching Evaluation Questionnaires?
Why do All Universities in Taiwan Have abnormal Teaching Evaluation Statistics (over 4.0 on the five-point scale) -- A Game-theoretic Preliminary Interpretation
Carrots in Daylight and Sticks in the Dark -- An Economic Analysis
Identifying the Principal-Agent Scenarios on Campus in Taiwan
產官學的資訊透明化落實程度比較
策略性模糊與官僚運作
Exactly How Much Economics do We Need for Studying Cultural and Creative Industries?
(研究文化創意產業需要多少經濟學知識？)
Globalization on Campus: a Public Good or a Signal for Better Quality?
(校園國際化 -- 是公共財？還是彰顯高品質的訊號？)
Can Wenzao College Be Operated as An International Business?
Are there Evidences of Self-selection among College Professors in Taiwan?
Are Taiwanese Students Acting as Voters in Completing the Teaching Evaluation Questionnaires?
Why do All Universities in Taiwan Have abnormal Teaching Evaluation Statistics (over 4.0 on the five-point scale) -- A Game-theoretic Preliminary Interpretation
Carrots in Daylight and Sticks in the Dark -- An Economic Analysis
Identifying the Principal-Agent Scenarios on Campus in Taiwan
產官學的資訊透明化落實程度比較
策略性模糊與官僚運作
Monday, May 28, 2007
傻瓜對話小系列
兩位傻瓜小人物的對話：建校精神、停車位、唐吉訶德
Written by A to public:
◇◇的精神是什麼？如何在逆境中傳承◇◇的精神？
身為◇◇人的第三代，從助學貸款，篳路藍縷走回母校任教的畢業生，對◇◇的第一印象是它是私校中收費最低，但卻提供一個具有高度宗教慈愛、關懷的環境，和重視人格陶養，對「人」基本價值信任與尊重的教育組織。
成為◇◇人20年後，◇◇的精神是什麼？且容我從韋伯的《新教倫理與資本主義的精神》來分享我的想法和感受。在文藝復興後期商業開始發達生活逐漸富裕，新教提倡的倫理包括：勤勞、儉樸、基督徒「天職」概念 → 為了榮耀上帝 → 每個人都應發揮個人的恩賜與才能 → 藉此，新教倫理給予商人、銀行家、律師、工程師和科技官僚賺錢、累積資產、追求個人卓越的道德正當性 → 也造就出專業化分工（專家領導）、理性化的經濟官僚組織 → 和日後的資本主義。
這看似成功的過程並非全部：專家們的「理性」開始一步步地罔顧、甚至吞噬新教改革的原始精神、宗教倫理式微 → 專家與群眾開始無止盡、無情的追求個人卓越、事業與財富 → 資本主義的興起同時也造就出一批沒有心肝、沒有愛心與關懷的專業官僚 (Specialists without spirit and experts [sensualists] without hearts)。韋伯在結論中感慨地說，這樣的結果不是新教改革的本意：而是一個Unintended consequence: an unforeseen, unexpected, and even unwanted, undesired results。這不是小說故事書，是歷史。
讓我們回頭再來看看◇◇的精神：◇◇◇會宗教精神在於對天、對人的愛、尊重與關懷，批判的精神和對真理的服從，and I quote from our official website「奉獻教育事業，不尚奢華，但求實在；不重虛飾，但求精良… 校舍建築以及教學上，一仍勤儉、踏實的原則，營造濃郁的人文氣息，溫馨的校園氣氛。」
◇◇確實面臨著逆境：財務、生源、現代化科技教育的競爭、專業化的提升、理性化、自動化的組織、不得不跟著教育部的結構追求卓越等等都是。But in what order? And at what expenses? 身為行政團隊的一員，◇◇的行政主管、職員（包括我），是不是都正自詡為理性化的組織專家與技術官僚，在行政程序中開始談論專業、理性、數據、證據與法則，財務的、科技卓越的、競爭力的，而越來越少談◇◇的「行政價值理念、關懷」如何落實在瑣碎的日常事務中？在資源、預算的分配中？我們是不是在追求卓越的過程中，開始踩著◇◇人的肩膀，成就組織與事業？是不是開始在繁忙的行政事務中喪失了對學生、對同僚的愛、尊重、耐心、包容與相互信任，而給予他們專家和官僚般的臉色、表情與答覆？是不是在決策過程上，開始輕描淡寫◇◇宗教奉獻教育事業的精神，對儉樸和學術踏實的堅持，重重投入對浮華名氣的追求？我們是不是也開始步入、同時相對造就出一批未來「沒有心、沒有價值、理念、精神」的專家？
在順境中襯得出◇◇的精神並不稀奇。能在財務緊縮、生源減少、專業化、理性化組織再造的逆境中，還能守住那一絲◇◇人教育、學術的傲骨與堅持，才真正顯示出◇◇精神的值得傳承不是嗎？就算這意味著傳承的方式需要妥協追求卓越的步調，承受「較不卓越」的名聲，而重新靜下來尋回那份踏實、樸質的堅持、濃郁的人的氣息，和彼此信任、尊重的校園氣氛。對我而言，◇◇精神面臨的最大逆境，會不會是幾年後在校史館中回顧紀錄說：這不是◇◇追求卓越的本意，it is an unwanted, undesired consequence…. But is this an unforeseen consequence?
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From B to A:
我通常都寫英文、不唸稿。您今天是寫中文、狂唸稿。我寫推論、您寫預言。我老邁、您年輕。我光棍、您已婚。我整天想策略互動、您每天寫文化研究。我會胯下上籃、您是網球代表隊員。...嗯 …看起來，我們大不同耶。[for the sake of record, do not stick the same label or mark on us! Does anyone hear me?] 一起快樂地搶一般停車位。這點，是我的榮幸！哈利路亞。
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From A to B:Your signing up has already decided that you are doomed to be classified as the genre I belong to. Historians don't normally predict, but as a cultural study people I was trained to not write things that are counter factual. Anyway, at least we will both know where we cannot find our cars. Nice to have you join the family of God.
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From B to A:
To the young and restless A:I had a brief chat with your big brother yesterday. Well, I was teasing. I won't mind to receive another label or have another membership as you folks put it, the black five category. Ha! But I usually don't pay the membership dues. As one gets older and older, inevitably there are labels keeping coming to us, in bright daylight or in the dark nights, or even in bad dreams. Luckily He is watching from above. And even if He is taking a nap or what, I had a sword hanging outside my caves. By the way your fans were probably right -- your statement was not really broadcast worldwide. As a matter of fact, let us assume that there are 100 hits at best on May 24. Hey, did it ever occur to you that maybe your bodies like me were responsible for 80 percent of it? WOW! What does it lead to? Chances are that all the King's Horsemen probably are unaware of it. So, you are safe, at least for now. This is a good news, isn't it? Have a good weekend!
B (black inside and out 從裡到外、黑透了)
P.S. Do tell me in private communication, of course, where I can usually find the parking space. That is what a friend is for, right?
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From A to B:
The counter screens out the same IP address when doing the entry count.
So unless you keep disconnecting and reconnecting your PC to the net, and have a different IP, you will be counted only once that day.
Well, the 80 people should stand for at least 50 I would say.
Anyway, the main thing is I had recited the script in front of …… , and other alumni.
The ...... is shed, and the ...... will come. (消音)
Now in order to protect you all from being labelled as the black 5 category, I am locking the article and respondeces up for now, remaining only the title been seen.
If someone is so eager to know what I have said, he will need a password for that.
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From B to A:
Good Lord! ...... will come! Hm ... I am waiting in style.
Written by A to public:
◇◇的精神是什麼？如何在逆境中傳承◇◇的精神？
身為◇◇人的第三代，從助學貸款，篳路藍縷走回母校任教的畢業生，對◇◇的第一印象是它是私校中收費最低，但卻提供一個具有高度宗教慈愛、關懷的環境，和重視人格陶養，對「人」基本價值信任與尊重的教育組織。
成為◇◇人20年後，◇◇的精神是什麼？且容我從韋伯的《新教倫理與資本主義的精神》來分享我的想法和感受。在文藝復興後期商業開始發達生活逐漸富裕，新教提倡的倫理包括：勤勞、儉樸、基督徒「天職」概念 → 為了榮耀上帝 → 每個人都應發揮個人的恩賜與才能 → 藉此，新教倫理給予商人、銀行家、律師、工程師和科技官僚賺錢、累積資產、追求個人卓越的道德正當性 → 也造就出專業化分工（專家領導）、理性化的經濟官僚組織 → 和日後的資本主義。
這看似成功的過程並非全部：專家們的「理性」開始一步步地罔顧、甚至吞噬新教改革的原始精神、宗教倫理式微 → 專家與群眾開始無止盡、無情的追求個人卓越、事業與財富 → 資本主義的興起同時也造就出一批沒有心肝、沒有愛心與關懷的專業官僚 (Specialists without spirit and experts [sensualists] without hearts)。韋伯在結論中感慨地說，這樣的結果不是新教改革的本意：而是一個Unintended consequence: an unforeseen, unexpected, and even unwanted, undesired results。這不是小說故事書，是歷史。
讓我們回頭再來看看◇◇的精神：◇◇◇會宗教精神在於對天、對人的愛、尊重與關懷，批判的精神和對真理的服從，and I quote from our official website「奉獻教育事業，不尚奢華，但求實在；不重虛飾，但求精良… 校舍建築以及教學上，一仍勤儉、踏實的原則，營造濃郁的人文氣息，溫馨的校園氣氛。」
◇◇確實面臨著逆境：財務、生源、現代化科技教育的競爭、專業化的提升、理性化、自動化的組織、不得不跟著教育部的結構追求卓越等等都是。But in what order? And at what expenses? 身為行政團隊的一員，◇◇的行政主管、職員（包括我），是不是都正自詡為理性化的組織專家與技術官僚，在行政程序中開始談論專業、理性、數據、證據與法則，財務的、科技卓越的、競爭力的，而越來越少談◇◇的「行政價值理念、關懷」如何落實在瑣碎的日常事務中？在資源、預算的分配中？我們是不是在追求卓越的過程中，開始踩著◇◇人的肩膀，成就組織與事業？是不是開始在繁忙的行政事務中喪失了對學生、對同僚的愛、尊重、耐心、包容與相互信任，而給予他們專家和官僚般的臉色、表情與答覆？是不是在決策過程上，開始輕描淡寫◇◇宗教奉獻教育事業的精神，對儉樸和學術踏實的堅持，重重投入對浮華名氣的追求？我們是不是也開始步入、同時相對造就出一批未來「沒有心、沒有價值、理念、精神」的專家？
在順境中襯得出◇◇的精神並不稀奇。能在財務緊縮、生源減少、專業化、理性化組織再造的逆境中，還能守住那一絲◇◇人教育、學術的傲骨與堅持，才真正顯示出◇◇精神的值得傳承不是嗎？就算這意味著傳承的方式需要妥協追求卓越的步調，承受「較不卓越」的名聲，而重新靜下來尋回那份踏實、樸質的堅持、濃郁的人的氣息，和彼此信任、尊重的校園氣氛。對我而言，◇◇精神面臨的最大逆境，會不會是幾年後在校史館中回顧紀錄說：這不是◇◇追求卓越的本意，it is an unwanted, undesired consequence…. But is this an unforeseen consequence?
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From B to A:
我通常都寫英文、不唸稿。您今天是寫中文、狂唸稿。我寫推論、您寫預言。我老邁、您年輕。我光棍、您已婚。我整天想策略互動、您每天寫文化研究。我會胯下上籃、您是網球代表隊員。...嗯 …看起來，我們大不同耶。[for the sake of record, do not stick the same label or mark on us! Does anyone hear me?] 一起快樂地搶一般停車位。這點，是我的榮幸！哈利路亞。
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From A to B:Your signing up has already decided that you are doomed to be classified as the genre I belong to. Historians don't normally predict, but as a cultural study people I was trained to not write things that are counter factual. Anyway, at least we will both know where we cannot find our cars. Nice to have you join the family of God.
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From B to A:
To the young and restless A:I had a brief chat with your big brother yesterday. Well, I was teasing. I won't mind to receive another label or have another membership as you folks put it, the black five category. Ha! But I usually don't pay the membership dues. As one gets older and older, inevitably there are labels keeping coming to us, in bright daylight or in the dark nights, or even in bad dreams. Luckily He is watching from above. And even if He is taking a nap or what, I had a sword hanging outside my caves. By the way your fans were probably right -- your statement was not really broadcast worldwide. As a matter of fact, let us assume that there are 100 hits at best on May 24. Hey, did it ever occur to you that maybe your bodies like me were responsible for 80 percent of it? WOW! What does it lead to? Chances are that all the King's Horsemen probably are unaware of it. So, you are safe, at least for now. This is a good news, isn't it? Have a good weekend!
B (black inside and out 從裡到外、黑透了)
P.S. Do tell me in private communication, of course, where I can usually find the parking space. That is what a friend is for, right?
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From A to B:
The counter screens out the same IP address when doing the entry count.
So unless you keep disconnecting and reconnecting your PC to the net, and have a different IP, you will be counted only once that day.
Well, the 80 people should stand for at least 50 I would say.
Anyway, the main thing is I had recited the script in front of …… , and other alumni.
The ...... is shed, and the ...... will come. (消音)
Now in order to protect you all from being labelled as the black 5 category, I am locking the article and respondeces up for now, remaining only the title been seen.
If someone is so eager to know what I have said, he will need a password for that.
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From B to A:
Good Lord! ...... will come! Hm ... I am waiting in style.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Angel Identity
Through the freeway
Across the ocean
On numerous sleepless nights
I carried your heart with my broken wings
And
I thought that it was His will
Let an angel carry another
Into the sky
Away from those dark nights and sorrow
Was I good enough for the task?
I was not sure
But once for a while
You proposed to carry my heart
Making me believe
that we were flying in the sky
But the journey seemed to go circle
Communication failure and lying
lack of trust and betrayals never walked away
You told me you were not an angel
I asked Him if I were an angel
For the first time in years
I listened
And
realized
I never had enough strength
To fly, to carry
All these years
A real angel has been there
Carrying me and whatever I thought I was carrying
And He has never abandoned me
Across the ocean
On numerous sleepless nights
I carried your heart with my broken wings
And
I thought that it was His will
Let an angel carry another
Into the sky
Away from those dark nights and sorrow
Was I good enough for the task?
I was not sure
But once for a while
You proposed to carry my heart
Making me believe
that we were flying in the sky
But the journey seemed to go circle
Communication failure and lying
lack of trust and betrayals never walked away
You told me you were not an angel
I asked Him if I were an angel
For the first time in years
I listened
And
realized
I never had enough strength
To fly, to carry
All these years
A real angel has been there
Carrying me and whatever I thought I was carrying
And He has never abandoned me
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Teachers are human too -- failure is around us all the time. So cheer up my students who worry about the final grade
An old friend (and former grad student) of mine who kindly inspired me and took me to this blogger recently indicated that her hands were tied by school work, family obligations and so on. She has to stop sharing her wonderful thoughts here indefinitely. How sad!
Yes, we all are exhausted. Are we accomplishing meaningless task by investing countless hours? Nobody knows and I doubt that anyone would really care.
On one of these sleepless nights I could not do any work. I chose to write something that is completely out of my students' expectation. They are in Chinese however.
我把我的淚串成珍珠
隨時地掛在我心上
幻想成為她最美的首飾
因為每一顆珍珠
都是我最珍貴的淚
我把它藏著心底
隨時提醒我
同樣的錯 同樣的傷 永遠不會有第二次
每一天 想一遍
在夢裡
她回首一笑
珍珠鍊子斷了
我的淚灑落一地
踩著一地水
她溫柔地問
答應她的珍珠項鍊在那兒？
我哭泣一夜
為了一串新的珍珠項鍊
淚水終於乾了
她卻不再問我
答應她的珍珠項鍊在那兒？
Yes, we all are exhausted. Are we accomplishing meaningless task by investing countless hours? Nobody knows and I doubt that anyone would really care.
On one of these sleepless nights I could not do any work. I chose to write something that is completely out of my students' expectation. They are in Chinese however.
我把我的淚串成珍珠
隨時地掛在我心上
幻想成為她最美的首飾
因為每一顆珍珠
都是我最珍貴的淚
我把它藏著心底
隨時提醒我
同樣的錯 同樣的傷 永遠不會有第二次
每一天 想一遍
在夢裡
她回首一笑
珍珠鍊子斷了
我的淚灑落一地
踩著一地水
她溫柔地問
答應她的珍珠項鍊在那兒？
我哭泣一夜
為了一串新的珍珠項鍊
淚水終於乾了
她卻不再問我
答應她的珍珠項鍊在那兒？
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
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