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Introduction Walt Disney Company is a multinational corporation well known in the entertainment industry. The business has five distinguished divisions. The first division is Media Networks which comprises of several broadcast and publishing businesses such as the ABC TV (Walt Disney Company, 2012). The second division is Parks and Resorts which basically offers tour and travel services to various destinations across the globe. The other segment, Studio Entertainment has distinguished itself as a leading producer of movies and music cross the globe. Walt Disney Company also a division called Consumer Products which manufactures toys, magazines, beverages etc. Finally, its Interactive segment is known to provide a wide array of interactive entertainment to children and families using various technologies (Walt Disney Company, 2012). Strategic goal The goal of Walt Disney Company is to maximize its financial performance in its various business engagements (Walt Disney Company, 2012). This is a very significant goal in line with the overall strategic growth of this business. Due to stiff competition and the dynamic nature of business, Walt Disney Company needs to diversify its product offering across the globe (Kaplan & Norton, 2001). The various product divisions are meant to help the business tailor make its product offerings in line with the different cultures of consumers across the globe. To undertake this massive venture, Walt Disney Company will need solid financial asset base. Objectives In order to realize its strategic goal, Walt Disney Company has identified a number of objectives; aggressive marketing, new product innovation, and minimizing operational costs (Walt Disney Company, 2012). Though these objectives, Walt Disney Company aims at achieving its main goal of growing revenues. To accomplish these objectives, Walt Disney Company must develop an action plan. The company must invest heavily in marketing. It must equally seek measures of minimizing its costs. For all the identified objectives, the action plan must detail the process to be undertaken, the timelines, the expected results and the responsible people (Mainardi, 2011). Loopholes in the Causal Chain A causal chain is a series of inter related activities defining the root cause of a problem and its effects (McKay 1994, pp. 293-302). Causal chains are usually related to the strategic goals and objectives of a business. Causal chains demonstrate how a positive activity can subsequently cause a positive impact such as higher financial revenues. As such, causal chains are part and parcel of the BSC (Bukh & Teemu, 2005). In the case of Walt Disney Company, two causal chains are highlighted. In the first causal chain, marketing and product innovation seeks to maximize revenues. In the second causal chain, cost minimization aims at reducing operational costs thereby expanding profit levels. A kee
Introduction As observed by Romer (2003), “the great depression took place in the late 1920s to the late 1930s and was the longest and most severe depression ever experienced in the industrialized Western world” (p 1). The world wide economic downturn that originated from the United States was characterized by massive decline in output, widespread unemployment, and acute deflation in most economies across the globe (Romer, 2003). However, the timing and magnitude significantly varied in various regions across the world with some parts of the world such as United States being adversely affected while other regions were mildly hit. In the United States, the great depression set off in 1929 and continued until early 1933 where it was set on a road to recovery but these efforts unfortunately failed and the American economy was highly characterized by drastic falls in prices and real output (Romer, 2003). In addition, the industrial production of the country’s economy fell by 47% while the real gross domestic product fell by 30% and the whole sale price declined by 33% resulting into deflation; further, the unemployment rate is believed to have exceeded 20% which negatively impacted on the purchasing power of the individuals consequently reducing aggregate demand (Romer, 2003). Poverty and despair were the main features of the great depression in American region with most people being unable to access the basic needs of food, decent clothing and shelter and relying on aid from charity organizations (Burgan, 2001). The depression was the worst to ever hit the nation and when president Franklin D. Roosevelt brought new policies and ideas to Washington, there was a link of optimism in the region but this was short lived since the depression worsened in 1938 and did not end until the country went into world war ll in 1941 (Burgan, 2001). Factors That Led To the Great Depression The prevailing government policies at the time highly facilitated the occurrence of depression and the failure and derailment in recovery of major economies. From 1929-1933, the American economy experienced substantial reduction in money supply from the federal reserves (Edwards, 2005). This, coupled with subsequent bank failures served to intensify monetary contraction in the economy and destabilize the economy which precipitated the occurrence of depression (Edwards, 2005). Scholars believe that substantial decline in money supply which was attributed to Federal Reserve decisions had severe contractionary effects on overall output in the economy as well aggregate demand (Romer, 2003). This may have significantly influenced people’s decisions to spend as there was widespread fear and uncertainties with consumers and business owners anticipating decreases in wages and prices in the future (Romer, 2003). To further worsen the situation, most states prohibited banks from diversifying their portfolios across jurisdictions which significantly promoted bank failures while in countries like Canada which allowed nationwide bank branching, incidences of bank failures
Ethane is a compound made up of hydrogen and carbon. According to the National Fire Protection Association, ethane is highly flammable and easily creates explosive mixtures when mixed with air. Therefore, as a precautionary measure, this gas should not be allowed to mix with air. When it encounters active oxidizing agents, it explodes. Moreover, flames, sparks, and heat affect the stability of the compound. Ethane is soluble in ether, acetone, alcohol, chloroform, and other organic solvents. Nevertheless, the compound is insoluble in water (Henni, Tontiwachwuthikul and Chakma 64-67). Ethane is a colorless gas at room temperature. The gas has a faint sweetish scent. The compound has a molecular mass of 30.06904 grams per mole. Its boiling point is – 88 degrees Celsius. The vapor density of ethane is 1.05 grams per cubic centimeter. The freezing point for ethane is – 211 0 degrees Fahrenheit and remains in gaseous form at standard room temperature and pressure. Ethane’s vapor pressure is at 37.95 atmospheres. The specific gravity for ethane (when that of water =1) is 1.0378 at 20 degrees Celsius (Henni, Tontiwachwuthikul, and Chakma 64-67). Ethane is highly flammable and may lead to a flash fire if not handled with care. Hence, it calls for proper storage and transport mechanisms. Ethane is stored and transported in tightly closed containers to ensure that it does not encounter oxidizing agents. Also, the compound is kept away from direct sunlight. Storage rooms are supposed to be dry and cool at all times to minimize chances of auto-ignition (Mumma 1310). Ethane is shipped using tightly closed container tracks or ships. Ethane is mainly used in chemical industries. The gas is used in the manufacture of ethane. Besides, the gas is used to manufacture acetic acid that is used as vinegar. Else, ethane is used as a refrigerant in refrigeration systems. In scientific studies, the compound is used in cryo-electron microscopy. In Canada, ethane is used as raw material for the petrochemical industry. The industry uses ethane to manufacture ethylene, which is a crucial resource in the manufacture of plastics and other chemical products. Besides helping in the production of ethylene, ethane is also used as a solvent to facilitate in recovering oil from old oil producing
Introduction Pioneer enterprises have the responsibility of providing a good working condition for its employees. For that reason, it is essential for its management to consider the various insurance benefit programs that can help to facilitate the employees’ welfare for the period of the service and after retirement. The following are the options available for the company. List of benefit plan options  1. Health benefits program: This program can help the company’s employees together with their families meet their health care needs.  2. Dental benefits: the management can arrange with insurance companies, to provide dental benefits to the employees, their dependents as well as the retirees.  3. Employee life insurance/retirement plan: Upon employees’ retirement, a certain percentage of their salary base can be paid to them as annuity income.  4. Long term disability insurance scheme: This scheme can be provided to safeguard against the loss of income as a result of lengthy periods of illness, disablement or injury.  5. Travel accident insurance: travel accident insurance can be provided for the employees to compensate them against total permanent disability, bodily injury, or death as a result of an accident sustained in the course of official duty.  6. Workers’ compensation: The workers’ can be compensated in different instances especially in a manner that complies with the state laws.  7. Vision benefits: Employees together with their dependent can be provided with eye examination and compensation.  8. Employee assistance program: This plan can be provided alongside a medical plan to ensure employees, and their dependents are paid benefits to enhance their job performance and personal satisfaction.  9. Group service plan: This cover can allow the employees to access legal support through a network attorney. 10. Education program: The Company can arrange for its employees to get assistance whenever they wish to further their education, or education of their dependents. The plan that best suits the company Vision Benefits Pioneer is a manufacturing plant, hence making the vision health status of its employees very vulnerable. As such, a plan that guarantees their eye examination, at least once annually can be helpful. The eligible beneficiaries can pay partially for the examination, though the management may want to stand for the full charges since the company is remarkably profitable. Tuition Assistance Program The company goal of ensuring professionalism can be encouraged if the staff is well educated. In this regard, it can be advisable to arrange a tuition assistance program; which will help the employees in paying for their degrees or any other approved course. This will also ensure that the company remains competitive in the market. Employee Assistance Program The company can arrange to have an assistance program for the employees and their dependents. This can
Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 The fire and rescue services act is a law that was enacted in 2004 and applies to all practitioners in the fire and rescue field in the United Kingdom. This act has got four main functions, and these are to ensure fire safety, effective fire fighting, response to emergencies, and control of road traffic accidents (Barzilai, 2008). Considering fire safety, the law requires that any appointed authority in charge of fire safety, as well as other rescue services, make provisions for the promotion of fire safety in the areas under their authority. It can only be done if it provides adequate guidelines to the public on how fire safety can be enhanced and how the effects of fire can be contained. Information on how fire spread and property destruction can be prevented in incases of a fire outbreak and how individuals can rescue themselves from those sites is also vital. In case of fire outbreak, these law requires that all the authorities in charge of fire and rescue services be prepared for fire-fighting by ensuring that it is in a position to put off all fire outbreaks in its area as well as making sure that both life and property are safe. To achieve all this, it requires that the authority in charge of fire and rescue services be sufficient in terms of personnel, tools, and equipment for fire fighting. They should enhance this by providing for the training of personnel, how to summon the personnel in case of an emergency call, and how to deal with such calls of help. Proper arrangements should be made on how all this information should be dealt with (Barzilai, 2008). Considering the road traffic accidents, the fire and rescue authority is required by law to make provisions that will see people rescued and serious injuries prevented in the event of tragic road accidents in their area. To do this, it is mandatory that proper channels of communication be set for quick response to calls of help and that the rescue authority need appropriate personnel, tools, and equipment to perform such services. These need a good provision for training as well as management of information including the summoning of personnel to incase of emergence. It means that the law provides for other forms of rescues apart from fire. Other than fires and road accidents, the law also provides for emergencies as follows. Provided the functions of the authority under sections 7 and 8 are valid, the secretary of state may assign other tasks to the fire and rescue authority arising unexpectedly by order, and, when this happens, it may require that the authority discharges such functions outside its area of management. It means that in case of emergencies other than fire and road accidents, any fire and rescue authority in the United Kingdom should always be prepared to be called upon to give help. Therefore,
Introduction Overview of the task This report examines the opportunities and challenges presented by digital marketing. This is done by examination of various sources of literature review on digital marketing. Implementation solutions on digital marketing are suggested and a recommendation given as to why it is vital for organizations to engage in digital marketing. Report purpose and structure This report purposes to show the significance of digital marketing. The report points out that digital marketing is the way to go and no organization can afford to ignore adopting this marketing strategy. The report’s main body has four sections which examine the approach to digital marketing, advantages and challenges of digital marketing, how digital marketing can be implemented, and recommendation on digital marketing. Digital marketing approach According to Klososky (2012), digital marketing can best be understood by discussing its five-element formula: Building productive websites Productive websites are well maintained and optimized and contain information which clients search for. Such websites also necessitate conducting of transactions by the clients. Providing social technologies These are tools which offer a platform for interaction among clients and providers for the purpose of information sharing. Multiple bonds are created through such interactions making spreading of information fast. Mobile tools These tools offer maximum flexibility for business-client connection as they eliminate the obstacles of time zones and geographical distances. The connections are possible all the time, and from and to anywhere. Mobile tools therefore draw the world closer into a global village. Driving online traffic Online traffic is redirected to a common point for maximum reaping of benefits. Online traffic is redirected to the correct information sources such that transactions can be made possible. This is made possible by using such tools as search engine optimization among others. Measurement systems This is a precautionary process taken to find out what is working and what is not working. This helps to make the correct improvements and maximally utilize the whole process of digital marketing. Digital marketing advantages and challenges Opportunities for organizations to use digital marketing Tapping into an exponentially increasing market Digital marketing has often been described as being viral (Klososky 2012, p. 45). Digital marketing creates a platform for creating and delivering an organizational voice. Digital marketing offers organizations the opportunity to use their organizational voices to connect well with their clients and potential clients (Klososky 2012, p. 44). Digital marketing therefore makes it possible for organizations to reach out to a huge market. Low cost involved in digital marketing Enga
The metaphor “what goes around, comes around,” describes the evil or good things that befall an individual because of his or her choices or actions. Good people are often rewarded with good things. In contrast, misfortunes often befall evil people. The metaphor means that, in life, people tend to get what they deserve. The St. Lewis elementary school is located in a multi-ethnic neighborhood in New York. It is located in a crowded place in the heart of Brooklyn. In this community, all the private schools, including St. Lewis, historically admitted children from the neighborhood. However, there were students who came from distant places within the town. I schooled at St. Lewis for my elementary education because we resided in the neighborhood. Although starved of resources, St. Lewis invested in a modern busing system for children, constructed infrastructure, and encouraged integration by holding regular cultural fetes where children displayed their culture and traditions. The school, through its welfare program, provided free lunch to children from economically poor neighborhoods. The school’s classrooms were located in separate buildings within the school compound. After each lesson, we had five minutes to move from one class to another. One had to move down the stairs into the street before getting into another building. It was a long, but enjoyable trek from one classroom to the next. St. Lewis focused on creating a learning environment that allowed all the cultures to thrive. Children whose native language was Spanish, Mandarin, or Italian, were strictly required to use English in their conversations. Moreover, we were taught about various cultures and religions. We were also able to interact and learn from one another. While the surrounding schools only admitted students from one ethnic group, St. Lewis embraced cultural integration, which made it different from the rest. While the other schools in the neighborhood implemented policies that did not favor increased admission of children from immigrant families, St. Lewis chose a different path. St. Lewis’s policies revolved around three values: integration, discipline, and academic excellence. On integration, the teachers were encouraged to discuss openly the issues of racism, social class, and prejudice. They encouraged inclusivity involving all students. The school aimed at creating a community that promoted academic excellence for children from diverse cultural backgrounds. It formed cooperative relationships with the surrounding community to encourage integration. I remember that every Friday afternoon we cleaned the trenches and streets in the neighborhood as part of the school’s integration project. The teachers were drawn from diverse cultural backgrounds and understood the value of cultural integration at the elementary school level. My science teacher was Spanish, but always insisted that we communicate in English at all times. However, most of the kids had difficulties speaking English. In one particular week, I had gone to the science class late in
An effective performance evaluation system that can benefit an organization fully has to start with supervision. At supervisory level, evaluation mainly depends on the way leaders give out instructions like the leaders of teams and supervisors. The manner of interaction between them and their juniors, how they encourage and counsel them and the manner in which they correct bad behavior and performance matters in evaluation. According to Gordon (1991), supervisors of an organization need to be given extensive training on important issues of the company. For effective evaluation, supervisors have to give their subjects targets that are reasonable and clear and ensure that they follow them up to make sure they are well understood. Feedback on behavior of employees and their performance should be regularly taken to ensure that they work according to the expectations of the organization. Evaluation should be based on job specification of the employees and all information pertaining evaluation should be disclosed to the employees. Another aspect that is critical to effective evaluation in an organization is documentation. In case there are disciplinary actions to be taken, termination of employment or any issues arising, documentation is important to protect the decisions and integrity of the company. Documentation should be done in time and should mainly focus on performance and behavior of the employees. An evaluation system that has the support of top management of an organization and is viewed by all the stakeholders in the organization as fair and productive is the one suitable for effective evaluation. Assessment of individuals within an organization has to be on the basis of performance agreement which is essential in the performance of the organization. I would recommend an organization to use the following tools for evaluation purposes; an evaluation matrix which will assist in close monitoring of evaluation procedures of the organization, an evaluation planner which will give guidelines on how to conduct planning and evaluation processes, and an outcomes planner to help identify the main targets of evaluation. I would agree to Management by objectives (MBO) because it brings together the management and the employees to agree on objectives that are agreeable by all stakeholders which is an important aspect for effective eval