Introduction The right approach to leadership is core to bringing organizational change to success and creating a favorable school culture. As stated by DiMartino and Miles (2006), good leaders always strive to empower their subordinates and colleagues, as well as to find and utilize a plethora of ways to engage...
Introduction The institution of education is the foundational cornerstone of our society. Education is a conscious effort to improve oneself, and the school remains the primary shaping force for the learners to develop their full potential (Sudarsana, 2016). Educational ethics constitute a framework of standards for judging conduct and ensuring...
Discussion Maxwell and Rubin studies suggest that the ability of career academies to increase knowledge and skills in high schools is not uniform across environments (Maxwell, 2000). They argue that, since improved skills is the key to better high school graduation rates and greater articulation to postsecondary education, situations under...
Introduction The Milgram experiment is one of the most controversial studies in history. In 1961, a social psychologist, Stanley Milgram, devised a test to see if order and law-abiding individuals would give a stranger a lethal electric shock in the name of science (Staub, p. 503). Through this, he was...
Conflicts in organizations are the products of differences in opinions, personality, skills and knowledge within working teams. To the Abilene Paradox, conflicts arise from the bad decisions, made by a group, as team members decide to take a course which counters the preference of others. In this theory, conflicts result...
Nowadays it is crucial to step up the value chain for any retailer as the results of this process will promote the profits of any retail company and it is actually vital for its efficient operating. In the following paper I have my goal to discuss the retailer’s advantages and...
Cover letter This evaluation argument endeavors to persuade society to embrace euthanasia. Every human being deserves a less painful and dignified death when that time comes. Euthanasia is a justified relief from painful but incurable ailments. It also saves the medical industry a lot of resources that would have otherwise...
Spaans Cookie Company situated in the town of Galt in California is proud of its 105 years history. This company is specializing on producing and distributing of cookies, specialty bread, pies, candies and it also sells imported tea. The company has never been sold outside of the Spaans family, they...
Introduction The aspect of quality management varies in accordance to the business industry context, with the main objective that extends beyond ensuring good quality to incorporate consistency in product development. Quality management is based on four concepts that revolve around planning, controlling, assurance, and improvement of quality. It also emphasizes...
Man continuously faces challenges and opportunities in all his endeavors. Each moment provides an opportunity to make a decision. The decision a person makes bears either short-term or long-term consequences. We make such decisions amidst uncertainty, risk and conflict and still anticipate for the best results. I was in such...
Brief introduction of a marketing mix The marketing mix is all about creating a product that customers want, taking that product to a place where customers can obtain it, and pricing it accordingly. The product should be well priced and at the right place, whenever customers feel like buying. Marketing...
Key Points The Business Value Proposition – Affecting and Affected by the Stakeholders: The employees of Ford form an important segment of the Corporation’s stakeholder base. The Corporation must have a value proposition, not just for investors, but also for all its stakeholders, which includes the employees. Achieving Strategic, Sustainable...
The current technological advancements and the rapid changes in the business environment have not only increased the significance of the human resource departments but have also presented a number of new challenges. Some of the changes that are being witnessed in the world of work include new labor laws, increased...
Only a highly skilled leader can successfully build and lead an effective and productive team. Based on the role they play and their responsibilities, leaders and managers are different. Leaders are inspirational to their teams, develop new ideas and concepts, they choose what is good for the growth of the...
The debate on whether the Canadian interest group system has enabled those with business interests to enjoy a privileged position has continued to rage. According to many political analysts, the interest groups are increasingly being used as a tool to advance the collective interests of their members whether political or...
Introduction Various restaurants have different packages in terms of food for their customers. The most obvious one is maintaining high standards of the quality of foods they produce. Food Quality in a Restaurant Food quality in this sense may require the presence of flavor, shine, and quality among other attributes....
Introduction Grocery stores have become an attractive engagement for investors owing to the unending demand for food stuff. Best food superstore is one of the groceries in town albeit there are many other stores engaging in the same business. Due to the large number of grocery stores in town, marketing...
Introduction Employee performance management system is a strong strategy in helping an organization to achieve its mission that every employee in the corporation is working in the achievement of the common goal. This human resource approach should assist the workers to understand their responsibilities and how their work will assist...
Introduction Communication in any corporate organization is one of the most important aspects of the organization since it coordinates and unites the various groups of stakeholders into one focused group. Effective communication is therefore of critical importance when thinking of success in achieving organizational goals and objectives. In this particular...
Access to the internet has opened up a wide range of opportunities for businesses which helps medium-sized enterprises to sell their services and products at the world market. The latest researches point out the importance of the internet to many enterprises. Internet facilitates the work of many companies and allows...
Teamwork is a key factor for any organization desiring to meet its formulated objectives. Teamwork involves a collection of individuals who share roles and responsibilities in order to realize a specific outcome. This implies that they have to share a vision or goal. The management of knowledge requires teamwork as...
Executive summary Sustainability reporting is a key aspect of running organizations in the modern world. This approach aims at determining the potential value of a business, achieved through intensified stakeholder reporting and communication. This report explores this issue and presents a workable guide for managers and other executives. To achieve...
In today’s business, making a profit is not the only aim of most organizations Taylor & Francis (2008). As organizations try to maximize revenue from the minimal cost, they must make sure that their products or services bring maximum satisfaction to their consumers. Consumer satisfaction includes three key phases; customer...
The organizational development process can be described as a set of practices aimed at improving organizational performance as well as enhancing individual development through altering the normal working conditions of the organizational members. Some of these practices involve working strategies, technologies, organizational culture and so on. The organizational process is...
Introduction The term Basque also known as euskaldunak and vascos in Spanish language or Basques in French is an ethnic faction that lives in a region that is typically known as the Basque Country, an area that is situated in the region towards the western part of the Pyrenees bounded...
Research design (RD) can be defined as a “plan that outlines how data will be collected for assessment or testing” (Kothari, 2000, p. 3). This comprises “the identification of the methods that will be used to collect the data, the instruments that will be utilized, how the instruments will be...
Introduction The Solar System, and which includes our planet earth, was shaped from a very huge cloud and the cloud was rotating. The cloud consisted of interstellar gasses and dust which are collectively referred to as the solar nebula (Kotelnikov, 2010). It was composed of helium gas and hydrogen gas...
The world is modeled by human beings through thinking. One has to understand the meaning of the word thinking in order to differentiate and know why people do things the way they do. Many scholars define the word thinking. Thinking was defined as the process of using the mind to...
Abstract In the middle of 2006, honeybees farmers reported the missing of most of the bees in their hives, and no dead bees were found in these hives. Due to the lack of the cause of these cases and their extremity, the phenomenon was called Colony Collapse Disorder. The causes...
Introduction Like nuclear fusion and the discovery of life in space, today new advancements in the study of molecular biology is a breaking new ground with the possibility of mammal cloning extending to humans. In the past it was considered impossible to confront natural circumstances that place limitations on human...
Learning Theories and Pedagogy Related to the Development and Delivery of a Capstone Course and Assessment Tools Schools and learning institutions have mechanisms to establish whether students have achieved goals intended in the learning process through use of the capstone course. It has been expressed that an effective capstone course...
Walter “Walt” Whitman is one of those prominent American writers who managed to leave a remarkable mark in the history of American literature. His work Leaves of Grass is well-known today by its frankness and valuable content that has undergone many changes throughout a century. Whitman dedicated his entire life...
Introduction Ronald (1992) points out the need for encouraging ethical behavior in organizations, through the use of an effective organizational culture. Nevertheless, the author notes that there is no linkage between objective and quantitative performance in an organization and morality. Many authors admit that practicing unethical behavior is costly to...
Background Proctor and Gamble is a big consumer product company that deals with the promotion and advertisement of consumer goods to customers around the world. The household consumer goods promoted by the company are used by customers in the whole world. The products that the company promotes include fabric care,...
In today’s global and most-competitive business environment, most organizations find themselves in a compromising situation to resolve management and leadership conflicts (Clark and Rickards p.3). This is as a result of dynamic and multigenerational workforces. The dilemma is to strike a balance between meeting the needs of a diverse workforce...
Introduction Termini defines (2010) “project management as the discipline of planning, organizing, securing and managing resources to bring about successful completion of specific project goals and objectives”. The objectives of project management could vary with different projects but all serve the purpose of ensuring that the project runs smoothly and...
Introduction Management of culture in HSBC Hong Kong has resulted to improved organization performance (Raduan, Naresh, Haslinda & Goh, 2008), and it has both financial and non-financial implications to the company (O’Donnell, & Richard, 2008). Diversity management at HSBC Hong Kong has also yielded similar results. However, there is evidence...
Introduction The National Education Association (NEA) is a social organization in the United States protecting the right of children who are discriminated against and left behind in seeking education. Here we are mostly talking about Black children living in America. NEA also safeguards the rights of public school teachers and...
Supply chain management is the management of upstream (basic commodity) and downstream (finished product) relationships with suppliers and customers to deliver superior customer value at less cost to the supply chain as a whole. It involves the planning and controlling all of the processes that link partners in a supply...
Transport and distribution “Australia Post is a postal services provider, responsible for delivering letters and parcels across Australia” (Australia Post 1). In the past, the organization’s core business was delivering letters and parcels to the people of Australia and other parts of the world. As the world continues to embrace...
Introduction To start with, relationship marketing includes activities undertaken to improve the relations and interactions between an organization and its customers for long-term rewards and profitability. CRM is an abbreviation for Customer Relationship Management. CMR is important because it aids in marketing and applies Information and Technology in achieving their...
Executive summary The external environment of an organization greatly determines its ability to succeed in the market. Organizations possess little control over the factors operating in this environment and must therefore strive to conform to its prevailing conditions. This will involve the formulation of strategies that increase the chances of...
Common concerns are what interest groups share and what they have becomes their driving force from the very onset. The interest groups then find a way to voice their concerns and interest to the government in order to control the policies that are formulated by the government in order to...
Differences between the Neoconservative and Realists Perspective When President Bush decided to take military action against the Arab state of Iraq, there emerged a controversy on the approach to use in confronting the so-referred ‘evil nation’ which claims had suggested that it posed threat to international peace and security. In...
Introduction Maya Angelou is one of the few celebrated women in the literary world. As an American poet, she uses her creativity to explore the innate nature of social evils, racial concerns as well as his position in society. In her works, she reflects on diverse social African-American features that...
Introduction Physical health has always been an essential part of human being. A healthy man is a mentally and physically strong person. In order to reach this kind of harmony it s important to keep fit from little up. Although not every parent devotes enough attention to this sphere of...
The General Paper Overview This paper constitutes a review from selected academic papers in a selection that satisfies qualitative and quantitative content in a common ration. The paper is built from journals that have been studied carefully for the benefit of this write-up. The studies adopt a blind-peer-review strategy in...
Introduction According to the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA), Public Relations (PR) is “the deliberate, planned and sustained effort to establish and maintain mutual understanding between an organisation (or individual) and its (or their) publics.” (Turnbull, 2010). This means that an organization employs the use of its resources, which...
Concept of love In real life, love is a concept that has never been clearly established. Love serves many functions. It is a need that so many people seek in life and a few understand. It is an essential and fulfilling feeling that most people desire in their lives. The...
The presence of a stranger in a place can attract different reactions from different people. While some will provide a warm welcome to him/her, others may fight back the person. However, since this continues to happen, some strangers have turned as blessings to the few who welcome them. The reverse...
Introduction The education everywhere recognizes the new technological, social and economical changes effected in the modern societies. Measures have already been successfully implemented to bring the educational policies and leadership to come out and perform up to the expectations of the fast changing phase of the most modern society. Educational...
Introduction According to Daft and Dorothy (2009), “human resource management is the strategic and coherent approach to the management of an organization’s most valued assets-the people”. A good human resource management strategy is today considered amongst the most important tools of a business (Gardner, 2002). As the labor market gets...
Most organizations exist to achieve certain goals which it seeks to achieve by engaging employees. To achieve these goals, most of these employer organizations establish a relationship with their employees and provide them with tools required to assist them in understanding the management’s goals and policies and to yield performance...
SWOT analysis for APL Shoe Company A convincing business plan has to take much concern for the company SWOT. Globaltrade (2010) indicates that; when the company has identified its competitive ability and the weakness, its laid down strategies will lead to greater success. APL Shoe Company has identified the following...
Introduction Human resource management is responsible for managing the human resource management of an organization. The branch of management is responsible for recruiting training and motivating employees so that they can improve the performance of an organization. CUERO Ltd is a manufacturing company in the UK. The company manufactures shoes....
The current business global arena is escalating at an alarming rate. The products and services getting into the market have an edging competition that meets or even attracts the eye of the consumers. For a firm or a company to survive in the market competion, several mitigations have to be...
Definition The subject of study that centers on the human skills that supervisors and managers need to be efficient is known as organizational behavior. Organizational behavior is the systematic and technological analysis of human beings, groups, and organizations; its intended and expected outcome is to mentally perceive an idea or...
Introduction Following the elections, there has been a lot of pressure to reduce government spending. “The treasury management strategy demands that the council authorities must set prudential indicators annually to demonstrate that their capital investment plans are affordable and sustainable” (McDermott 4). The fire department and other council departments are...
Introduction The aim of every organization is usually about maximizing profits while minimizing costs. Financial management is concerned with the management of the financial records of an organization to ensure that every activity is performed as planned by the organization. Financial records such as the balance sheet, the cash flow...
Introduction Carrefour is a 53-year-old French international hypermarket chain headquartered in Levallois-Perret, France (Carrefour 2). “It is the third most profitable hypermarket chain in the world, second largest in terms of revenue and the largest in the world in terms of size” (Carrefour 2). Since it is headquartered in France,...
This study will take a look and define what can be termed as an apt Brain learning environment as opposed to the traditional teacher-centered method. This model doesn’t just hammer information into the student bet it takes a critical look at how the brain takes processes and interprets information (Sousa,...
Introduction Gambling is defined as the wagering of resources such as money on certain events whose outcome is uncertain with the sole intention of winning more money (Grinols 19). Gambling has become a global concern affecting all the continents with its practice dating back to hundreds of years. People gamble...
Any business or income-generating company provides essential goods and services to the market for the satisfaction of its customers. Morally, the clients and customers have different perceptions and desires that need to be fulfilled especially during the service provider before, during and after the purchase (Shah 8). In essence, good...
Introduction Southwest Airlines highly promote corporate culture. This is by encouraging free and open communication as well as strong coordination among the team players. This in return yields positive growth which is characterized by high levels of productivity by the employees, efficiency of the operations and thus customer satisfaction. Top-level...
Executive Summary Workplace discrimination is a serious problem that can greatly affect the work atmosphere and finances of a business. Workplace discrimination can be briefly defined as the application of a prejudiced perspective regarding some individuals as a result of personal biased beliefs or simple ignorance. In other words, employment...
Introduction The success of any business entirely depends on the business road map expectations and the alternatives. From the previous studies, it is prudent that the determining factor in the success of the business is not to make lucrative plans with the good dream, but despite all that happens, the...
Introduction Illegal drugs are a problem not just in America and other first world countries but all over the world. The issue of legalization of drugs continues to spark many debates and arguments across the globe. Drugs affect not only the user but also the people around them. They have...
In today’s business environment, satisfaction of the customer is a key issue in many organizations and this also relates to the success of the business. Organizations are turning to quality management frameworks regardless of whether the organization is dealing with products or services for the overall success of the organization....
Channel pricing involves implementing proper distribution methods in marketing. It encompasses training of the channel vendors on the benefits of products and encouraging promotions of various channel strategies in the market (Newsome, 2004). Appropriate configuration of sales and marketing is vital to efficient selection of channel and pricing strategies. This...
Introduction For the development of small businesses and enterprises, there are some of the desirable characteristics that one must poses as an entrepreneur. This is due to the hurdles that it comes with. Literature refers to it as entering the dragon. Dragon here may be the competition or the nature...
Executive Summary Due to the process of globalization and continued advancement in the technology level, the number of E-Businesses has increased at a very high rate. E-Business is a form of business where all transactions are made through the internet. In this form of business, communication between the business to...
Risk Manager Definition A risk manager is an individual who has been tasked to run a portfolio of derivative instruments that are adjusted for risk to increase return on investment. A risk manager’s role and duties vary from one organization to another depending on the size, nature and the expectation...
Introduction Water is the chief human consumption essential for life, says Meyer (2010). Humans can survive without food for up to seven days but if deprived of water they can only live for a maximum of three days; before they die of dehydration according to Meyer (2010). It has been...
Introduction Canada is an immediate neighbor of the United States. In the recent past, several media have referred to Canada as America’s little cousin. Something that has left many wondering what factors has shaped the history of Canada. A deeper understanding of this interpretation is dependant on the historical events...
Introduction Social work is a profession dedicated to good social welfare and positive social changes. “The academic discipline is dedicated to research and practice necessary to improve the quality of life and to develop the potential of each individual, group and community of a society” (Baerwald 615). Social workers can...
Social network sites (SNSs) are defined as online or web-based services that allow persons to construct a communal or semi-public profile within a delimited system, communicate and construct an array of other users to share a connection with and analyze, view, observe and traverse their record of associations and those...
Introduction Planning a strategy for a business cannot be conducted without a good analysis of the external environment. The findings of such analysis allow evaluating the industry in which the company operates, which if combined with an internal analysis of the company might reveal threats to avoid and opportunities to...
Introduction Information systems are an integral part of the organization and are composed of people, hardware, structure, and procedures. An organization coordinates work to structures and standard operating procedures. These structure’s operation procedures are formal rules that have been developed over a long time for accomplishing the task. The roles...
Introduction Affirmative action has a long history as far as its origin is concerned. The concept derives its evolution from the need to address rampant discrimination that existed in society. In the United States, affirmative action can be traced back to the 1960s when President Kennedy employed the term to...
Introduction The strength of an economy is measured in terms of unemployment rates, economic growth rate, and the rate of inflation. Economic analysts and interpreters must accurately monitor the trends of the above parameters to keep track of the economy and give advice to the government accordingly. As a result,...
Introduction The historical economic development of most nations is related closely to the principles they follow. International trade offers an extrinsic view of the economic operation of nations. Nations hold different policies some of which are related to what was successful for them in past years, while others adopt changes...
The great depression is one of the longest, deepest and most persistent events that ever happened in American History. Great Depression is believed to have lasted from 1929 to 1939 whose effects were severely bad. Great depression is believed to have started in the United States soon after the New...
Executive summary This report presents a customer-centric approach in provision of financial services in banks towards greater retention of clients and increased revenue. Main argument Customer satisfaction within the financial services industry is emphasized as a pillar for greater customer retention while reducing defection rates. Banks appreciate the dynamic changes...
Introduction In the book of Cahill Sean (2004), same-sex marriage is a lawfully or publicly acknowledged union between two individuals of the same sex or social gender. Cahill Sean (2004) indicated that the holy bible allows sex between two individuals of the opposite sex for reproduction. On this basis, the...
Alcoholic drinks are produced day after the other by the brewery companies. Many people and especially young ones consume these alcoholic drinks. Although these persons consume alcoholic drinks, they do not know their effects. According to Bly (10), alcohol is ethanol or ethyl alcohol. It is an ingredient that makes...
Introduction Ethics can be regarded as “the moral standards by which people judge behavior” (Bradburn 2001, pp. 33). In usual circumstances, ethics stipulates that a person should do onto others what he/she would have others do onto him/her. Many people have argued that this cannot apply to a business setting,...
Introduction Classic airline is a Flight Company that deals in flying people across the world. In recent past, the company is facing many challenges and competition from other companies. It is critical for every growing company to lay down its marketing strategies right from the customers, workers and the leaders....
Characteristics of effective business communication Communication simply means the transfer of information from a sender to a receiver, with the information getting understood by the receiver. Communication may also mean the process of people sharing thoughts, opinions, ideas, and emotions. This is one of the most important features that play...
Introduction to Human Resource Human Resource (HR) is a term used to refer to persons who make up the workforce in a firm. The function of recruiting, managing and supervising the HR in an organization is known as Human Resource Management (HRM) (Armstrong, 2006, p. 5). A HR officer handles...
Introduction Business Ethics in business field focus on ensuring that business operators keep to the established policies that guide the production, distribution and sales of good and services. Benefits accrued from business ethics significantly outweigh their demerits. It is with this respect that the paper aims at giving some explanations...
Literary figures and critics have recognized the truth that Shakespeare’s plays always communicate a philosophical knowledge of human behavior and it exposes the depictions of a variety of Characters. In the modern world, people like to reminiscence his characters, so most of them are representations of this modern anarchism. Macbeth...
There is a humorous saying that men came from ‘Mars and women from Venus. This statement implies that men and women are different in some ways and therefore it is important to understand these differences. Communication is an area that often creates problems between men and women. This happens because...
Introduction Communication at workplaces plays a significant role in enhancing organizational efficiency. Through communication, employees are informed about the mission and vision of the organization as well as the available strategies to facilitate in achieving these missions and vision. Nevertheless, communication within organizations is not a simple task. One of...
Group development A group is a compilation of two or more people who take efforts with one another to accomplish some common objective. A successful team will attain high ranks of mission, individual contentment and group feasibility. The stages of the group development are forming stage, storming stage, norming stage,...
Sonic Company is prepared to commence the Sonic 1000 PDA invention by way of special characteristics at a value-added cost for customer and company market place with the intention to participate by way of the existing PDA marketplace. In this systematic and technical economy, PDA’s is turning into one of...
Main argument 1 Topic Sentence Unethical practices continue to occur in business. Therefore there must be business ethics. There is nothing of great global concern as that of proper conduct within the global business fraternity. There is a need for accountability within the society since business operates in the social...
Buyers And Goods From Different Countries Currently, in the global market, there is a wide variety of products that are being sold to customers. Customers play a fundamental role in the growth of a business, without customers who are willing to purchase products the business would stagnate and may eventually...
Motivation: Definition, Forms of Motivation of Employees Different employees enter employment with different objectives. Some get employed to make money, others for leisure while others get employed to attain various goals. Employers must understand the various objectives of their employees to come up with motivation mechanisms. Motivation refers to giving...
Introduction Leadership involves influencing people by changing their minds. There are different leadership and management styles which are based on different theories and assumptions of leadership. The styles adopted for different situations and by different leaders are chosen due to different factors including beliefs and values of the leaders and...