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Introduction It is true that Virgin Train Company has a good reputation for providing apart from quality services, it also produces modernized practices. However, the company has been seeking ways of developing competitive advantage over its competitors. As a result, they have been involving employees in decision-making process to secure this successful change. The management chose this option because, employees work with customers directly, hence are in a better position of coming up with customer-based solutions. This is in line with company’s vision which provides employees with a very clear direction. In the process of strengthening this strategy, the company has been planning to change their structure of management to ensure comprehensive service delivery to their clients as well as employees. As a result, this paper outlines two issues, namely: potential problems they may face in making the changes proposed. Secondly, the paper outlines a strategy for outsourcing relevant parts of the IT operations in order to ensure that the core IT provision can be maintained. Change in management, competitor advantage Structure for Organisational Change Planning-organizing-leading-controlling (P-O-L-C) framework for change can work better for Virgin Train Company. This is because, four principles of creative problem solving, which most managers view as being the key challenge in organizational management are summarized in the framework. Though the framework is good, there have been writers, who claimed that, it does not take into consideration day-to-day practices of any manager accurately. This is because, managers under hectic & fragmented times, continuous threats of prioritizing actions and activities as a result of trivial many and important few. It has been concluded that planning, organizing, leading and controlling help management to have in place strategies to follow in the desire to meet goals and objectives of the organization. Planning Those in the management position are to bring to light the goals and objectives of the organization. Additionally managers decide on the best steps to be followed so that the desired goals and objectives are realized. For them to plan well, they will have to understand environmental factors affecting Virgin Trains Company, apart from focusing future factors. This will also need Virgin Trains’ managers to be good-decision makers. Planning will involve several steps starting with environmental scanning. This step needs managers to identify critical contingencies facing Virgin Trains in terms of competitors, economic, clients/customers. With the help of this information, managers will be in a position of forecasting the company’s future. Virgin Trains’ managers will also be called upon to set organization goal, which will outline what to be attained, and at what time. As a result, they will have to give directions along with alternative actions that will be followed or used to attain the set objectives. Aft
Programming languages are used by software developers to design applications that can be run on computers. The choice of programming language depends on various factors including the “response time requirements of the system, time restriction of the project, and budget allocated for development and maintenance support” (Reilly, 2003). Other determining factors are the requirement for coding the subroutines in varying languages and the choice between a compiled and an interpreted language (Reilly, 2003). Object-oriented programming languages provide designers with a modern and powerful model with the capability of specifying data structures and operations that govern them. Examples of object-oriented programming (OOP) include Visual Basic, Python, C++ and Java. Despite the numerous benefits, OOP is still not as popular in business today like procedural programming language (Reilly, 2003). Procedural programming languages like COBOL, FORTRAN and BASIC, use a simple paradigm whereby each program comprises a starting state, a list of operations, and an ending point. A section of the program can be split and re-used in the program to make the design work simple. Procedural programming languages are used for business-oriented applications in commercial data processing (Khan, 2003). Common Business-Oriented Language (COBOL), for instance, is ideal for designing business applications since they can be easily integrated in Web-oriented business processes. As a compiled language, COBOL uses efficient code that can be executed many times after the first compilation, which makes its programs more efficient and better performing than others. The translation cost for compiled languages is incurred once, unlike interpreted languages which incur huge costs due to the several stages involved every time the application is run. This makes programming with COBOL cheaper than using other languages (Stern, Stern, & Ley, 2003). COBOL was introduced in the 1960s. The entry of newer programming languages that make use of the latest computer features has led to transformation of COBOL for it to remain competitive. For instance, the development and deployment of the Net Express software package by Micro Focus Ltd has provided an ideal environment for COBOL coders. “This makes it easy and fast to build and modernize COBOL enterprise components and business applications for the Web, client/server platforms and Microsoft’s. Net framework” (Khan, 2003). The application allows programmers to either modify or create COBOL programs without additional coding, which increases its use in business processes. Another development in COBOL was the development of a Technical Report (TR) that supports XML in COBOL applications. Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a vital part for the future of Information Technology. XML permits end-users to access and manipulate intricate documents through COBOL applications on any PC. Companies supporting COBOL, such as Micro Focus and IBM, prepared the TR to make so that COBOL could remain viable in business processes programming. Th
Electronic learning is very important for a firm especially if it is targeting the market online. Knowledge of the online market is indispensable to any firm that has any intentions of marketing or rather offering its products over the internet. Electronic commerce on the other hand can be defined as the process of making sales and purchases online. Maurer (2004) asserts that a company can make almost all its purchases online, produce its goods and then offer them to the market online. This kind of business operations is very efficient and time saving, not to mention cost effective. In order to be able to advance in the current global economy, a business organization has to employ techniques that are able to be competitive and is a great threat to other competitors. The incorporation of e-learning gives a clear overview of how this ought to be entailed. Companies normally make the best use of this facility by using its network in delivering education courses to its workforce. This gives an added advantage over the other methods since the delivery of goods and services can be effectively made. Thus the main objective here is to try and show how electronic learning will not only increase online market but also increase marketing that is not online. It is not exclusively limited to the online market per se because even businesses that don’t trade online need customer feedback and the easiest, fastest and cheap way to assessing the customers is online. This now leads to the assessment of the importance of online learning and why its adoption will be of a very great advantage to any firm. Electronic learning is used in achieving the goals for training in a quick way (Maurer, 2004). In as much as employees need to be informed, they also need to be present at work for the firm to continue smoothly with its day to day activities. Time therefore has to be created to achieve this extra objective and at the same time not interfere with the firms daily operations. Technology based instruction contributes to the firms efficiency by making the time that employees are physically away from work to attend the learning sessions shorter. Employees often enjoy learning fully at their places of work and on their daily program without any interference whatsoever. Electronic learning offers the employees the chance to learn during their own free hours. The implication is that they are not tied up to any tight schedule that they have to adhere to for the successful completion of their training. They actually learn at their own chosen convenient time. This is not limited to learning only because assessment is also done online. The learners upload their work for assessment and they also get the results online and in good time. This assessment acts as a good measure of how
Introduction Settling financial issues is probably the most responsible and complicated task that the nonprofit organization has to accomplish. It is necessary to arrange cooperation at many different levels, such as the governing board, volunteers, the executive, and management. Apart from purely financial aspects that need to be analyzed, there are ethical obligations that nonprofits should meet. The present paper aims to analyze all of the mentioned issues and to suggest a strategy for getting the funding for “Last Chance for Man’s Best Friends.” The Basic Leadership and Management Skills There are some skills that nonprofit leaders have to possess even if they do not have any financial training. Generally, nonprofit leaders should be acquainted with the basic requirements that are employed by government agencies and businesses. As Worth (2017) notes, there are no specifically nonprofit ways of processing payroll or establishing the information system. Still, there are some approaches that make nonprofit leaders different from government or business organizations. The first of these skills is the ability to consolidate the mission, strategy, and resource acquisition (Worth, 2017). In nonprofit organizations, mission, management, and finances are interdependent. To fulfill the mission, it is necessary to obtain resources. At the same time, strategies employed to find money can affect the mission. The major challenge in this respect is that, unlike government and business organizations who usually have a single financial resource, nonprofits have a variety of resources, which requires careful analysis and coordination. The second skill needed for a nonprofit leader is the ability to negotiate, compromise, and tolerate the issues that arise during work. The structure of nonprofit organizations is rather complex, and one needs to take into account a variety of aspects when arranging its work. The next basic skill is the ability to measure success by the double bottom line (Worth, 2017). “Last Chance for Man’s Best Friends,” as well as other nonprofits, pursues a social mission, and the leader will measure its success by evaluating how the mission is achieved. However, there is another bottom line, which presupposes the analysis of whether the organization’s financial success allows it to survive. The last of four major sets of leadership and management skills is the ability to deal with the problem that is difficult and frequently remains unrecognized by the public. “Last Chance for Man’s Best Friends” pursues a noble purpose, but it will take the leader much effort to persuade the sponsors to support the organization. Ethical Obligations of Nonprofit Organizations The significance of ethical considerations in nonprofits cannot be overestimated since these organizations’ mission relies on trust. Therefore, not only technical managerial aspects but also ethical issues should be taken into consideration when arranging fundraising. It is of utmost importance that the fundraiser should always clearly express his or her intentions of the relationships with the donor and nev
Compensation Every organization needs the environment in which its staff members feel secure and confident to deliver their best performance and focus on acquiring new competencies. At Townsend Rock Industries (TRI), the levels of loyalty among the employees need to be raised to ensure that they excel in their work and contribute to the development of an impressive competitive advantage. Given the need to compete in the global market, the firm needs enthusiastic employees with innovative ideas and high diligence. In order to prompt the specified qualities in its employees, the firm will have to create a system of compensations that will encourage the staff members to focus on the active improvement of the firm’s performance in the global market. Subsection A: Options for Compensation Models At present, there are several compensation models that are actively used in the global market and can be of use for TRI as company functioning in the cement market. Among the key frameworks of compensation, one should list the base pay, overtime pay, bonuses, commissions, stock options, and a variety of benefits that may include, but are not limited to, medical, vacation, parental leaves, and retirement options (DeCenzo, ‎Robbins, ‎& Verhulst, 2016). The specified models allow accommodating staff members in the corporate environment in a manner as effective as possible. As a result, the levels of loyalty among employees are expected to grow. Subsection B: Compensation Models and Benefit Packages For the employees at TRI to feel especially valued and welcomed by the organization, the company will have to introduce a combination of benefits that will represent it as a multicultural setting with options that take the needs of every company member into account. Therefore, an improved benefit package that includes parental leaves, vacations, dental and vision care, paid vacations, and paid holidays (particularly, religion-specific ones) is required. The employees may choose between HMO and PPO when considering the benefit package that the company will offer them since the PPO offers more flexibility yet the HMO provides greater security (Fertman, 2015). Thus, the employees will feel that their needs are taken into consideration. Subsection C: Future Growth and Staffing Needs Currently, it is more reasonable to invest in the current staff members and encourage their growth rather than increase the turnover rates. Therefore, the employees at TRI will be provided with opportunities to acquire new competencies, train new skills, and learn new information to advance in their area (DeCenzo et al., 2016). As a result, TRI will be able to address the staffing needs by promoting the continuous professional development of its current employees and attracting new ones. Motivation The quality requirements for TRI have risen significantly over the past decade due to the rise in the opportunities that the modern technologies provide. Therefore, it is critical to motivate the staff members to excel in their performa
Risk management professionals are to identify, analyze, and document risks that are associated with a company’s business operations. In the case that something goes wrong, a company is likely to be charged; such specialists are also to defend due diligence. It implies the reversing of the burden of proof. In other words, an accused person or a company’s representative is to prove that, on a balance of probability, the requirements of the defense have been fulfilled (DuPlessis et al., 2019). In business content, due diligence is often referred to as an investigation conducted to manage commercial risks. It is possible to outline management steps that demonstrate a defense of due diligence. Regardless of the type of anticipated offense, the required points are the following. Implement a plan for the identification of all the potential workplace hazards and consider the possible corrective actions to prevent them from happening (DuPlessis et al., 2019). Ensure that copies of occupational health and safety policies, practices, and procedures are in place and signed by employees. It can be complemented with internal safety audits and serve the evidence that the employer ensures that all the workers are familiar with rules for safety fulfilled (DuPlessis et al., 2019). Ensure the provision of appropriate training to all employees while keeping a record of the dates and education programs. Implement a program for monitoring workplaces to ensure compliance with health and safety policies is fulfilled (DuPlessis et al., 2019). Finally, it is vital to establish a document for accident reporting and investigation that would enable to revision of circumstances of cases that occurred. It is most likely that relying on the defense on due diligence will be successful if the mentioned steps are implemented before an accident. Reference DuPlessis, D., Enman, S., O’Byrne, S., Adams L. M., & King, P. (2019). Canadian business and the law (7 th ed.). Nelson Education.
Abstract In order to prevent genomic instability, the restriction of the centriole duplication is an important condition. However, the essence of this mechanist remains unclear for modern scientists. There are two possible effects of Slimb depletion. First, they can restrain the duplication of centrioles, second, they can lead to the disengagement of these centriole. (Rogers et al. 2009) This study is aimed at describing the mechanism that prevents the centriole reduplication in Drosophila melanogaster where the SCF E3 ubiquitin ligase together with the F-box protein Slimb intervenes proteolytic degradation of the centrosomal regulatory kinase Plk4. (Rogers et al. 2009).Skp/Cullin/F box (SCF)-class ubiquitin ligases in this process. The results of this study not only show that the SCF Slimb’s function is to regulate the central duplication while targeting the key centrosomal regulator Plk4 for proteolytic degradation, but also provide a contribution to the centrosome reduplication block mechanism. (Rogers et al. 2009). Introduction Slimb plays a great role in the centiole reduplication and regulating their number, because mutations that occur in all sub-units affect this process. Even slight errors may affect the structure of cells which can result in cells with an insufficient or exigent number of centrosomes which, in its turn, it leads to the genomic instability (Brinkley 2001). The authors of the research hypothesized that that SCF Slimb ubiquitinates form of Plk4 on centrioles in order to control centriole duplication (Rogers et al. 2009). The aim of this study is to understand the mechanism of regulation that affects the centrosome duplication which will be a valuable funding for understanding of the cell behavior and preventing mechanisms of the cell mutations. Background of the study Researchers on centriole rediblication and genome instability provided the basis for the given study. Thus, previous results provide that centrosomes, like DNA, are duplicated only once per cell cycle (Wong and Stearns, 2003). The study provided by Nigg (2006)
Introduction Marketing research and analysis reveals that British American Tobacco’s (BAT) current marketing practices violate the established guidelines that regulate the advertising of tobacco products. The company runs advertisements on magazines whose readership constitutes about 15% of youth (Franck, Filion, Kimmelman, Grad, & Eisenberg, 2016). Additionally, its online marketing platforms comprise advertisements that depict smoking as pleasurable. There have been public complaints regarding the use of younger-looking celebrities to market tobacco products. People are afraid that such marketing practices will send a negative message to the youths. The public has called for the company to review its marketing practices to ensure that they abide by the established ethical guidelines. It is my view that continued use of the current marketing strategies will have devastating impacts on the company’s reputation. Parties to the Case The issue of marketing tobacco products affects many stakeholders. They include parents, the BAT leadership, youths, and the advertising agencies. Parents are concerned that the continued exploitation of young models to advertise tobacco products will lure their children into using the goods (Hall, Gartner, & Forlini, 2015). Moreover, they are against the use of magazines that enjoy readership from the youths to market tobacco products. They recommend that the company ensures that children and teenagers do not have access to information regarding cigarettes and other tobacco products. The management of BAT must make sure that the company does not sell cigarettes to children. Moreover, it has to educate the public on the dangers of using tobacco products. The use of celebrity endorsement appears to send mixed signals to the company’s audience, particularly the youths (Franck et al., 2016). One may argue that the corporation cannot prevent teenagers from purchasing cigarettes. However, it is imperative to understand that the message that the business shares through promotional campaigns influence the buying decisions of most youths. The BAT should ensure that its advertising agencies do not use kids’ channels to market tobacco products. The agencies have a responsibility to guarantee that children do not access information meant for adult consumers. Promoting tobacco products through magazines that target adult readers will prevent the company from entering into ethical conflicts with the public. Studies show that over 72% of youths spend a lot of time on the internet (McNeill & Munafo, 2013). Hence, they are likely to come across tobacco advertisem