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Summary The purpose of this paper is to prepare a business plan for the FlexMation, which will expand its business with existing products in the US market. However, FlexMation will open XYZ New store to address the emerging market demand for aluminum structural framing. However, The XYZ new store will be located in one of the busiest streets of Blaine, MN, offering a variety of products that would suit with the needs of many other businesses like construction industries, real estates, recycling factories, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and so on. Initially, the store would provide the local customers with products from categories such as carts, clean rooms, enclosures, fixtures, frames, guards, material handling, and work cells. Among the products of cart categories, the most high quality ones would include Mobile Test-Cart, Instrument-Towers, Instrumentation-Cart, Label Cart, HEPA Enclosure-Cart, and Controlled-Environment Parts Cart. The clean room product categories will consist of Wall and Ceiling Clean Room and Controlled Environment Wall, and the enclosure categories would consist of Weld Robot, Pharma Enclosure, Machine Enclosure, Dark Room Test Station, and Positive Pressure Enclosure. On the other hand, the fixtures would comprise of Tool Holder, Adjustable Height Fixture, etc, whereas the frames would comprise of Peristaltic Pump Stand, Test Frame, and the guards would comprise of Cat Walk and Guard, ECOSAFE Machine Guard, and Mazak Stand. In this context, with such a widely diversified product line, it is important for the store to build up popularity among its client in order to acquire a good market position in Blaine. This requires the implementation of a good advertisement strategy through which the store could create awareness between public. This would be mostly to attract the local customers and therefore XYZ would adopt advertising forms like Billboards and Hoardings, Yellow Pages, Direct mail, Electronic Mail, and Radio for example. In addition, FlexMation will invest 60% of its total starting capital to expand its operation in the US market. As FlexMation will expand its business by opening a new store, it will be easy for the company to generate profit from the first year of its operation. Timeline The business plan of XYZ New Store will be placed to the board of directors for review, and approval on January 2011, and design its timeframe to go into operation within three months (90 working days) that counted April12 2011. As parent company FlexMation has very strong credit line with several financial institutes, it will be less time consuming for the XYZ New Store to receive start up and working capital from bank. Due to an extension of existing business, the XYZ New Store would face less obstacles and time constrains. The arrangement of total
Mind-map of the problem situation The key central word in this situation that should be addressed is whether Lickitty cake is melting away. The following mind-map was developed to help in finding out a better solution possible. The ideas and the concepts have been grouped according to importance within the areas of critical challenges. The ideas have been branched to their specific sections focusing on one word at a time, hence allowing for creativity (Fogler and LeBlanc 2008). Problem statement Lickitty’s popularity was due to its excellent services and products; it was also attributed to monopolization within the market place. It received no strong competition at first hence was able to supply customers at will. After the year 2000, Lickitty suffered from higher expenditure which included rent and tax payment. There was no laid down marketing strategies that could boost the sales, they did not make use of the modern technology hence ignored the use of the media and internet for advertisement purposes. At the same time the company did not change the quality of their products, they still offered products with high fat content unlike their competitors. List of problems There is the problem of high expenditure on overheads and less use of modern technology in marketing. Most of the clients can now easily access internet hence makes most of their orders through the internet. There is also change in taste of the consumers whereby they prefer products with less fat and sugar content due to health reasons. The company uses cheap and inexperienced labour inform of school children and the youths. This adversely affected the Company since the school boys could not generate new ideas on how the company should be organized to compete favourably within the market (Fogler and LeBlanc 2008). Dunker diagram This diagram helps in bringing out the desired solutions for the problem faced by Lickitty cakes. It points out on how to go about the problem by making it OK not to attain to the preferred solution. The solutions provided by this diagram is divided into three that is; first the general solution, then the functional solution followed by the specific solutions to be undertaken. The following solutions were recommended to the problem at hand (Fogler and LeBlanc 2008). The general solutions given in this case which would rather make the business to decide otherwise include; either opening up a new business or merging Lickitty with another related company. However on the right hand side of the figure the general solution provides a way in which Lickitty cakes can be modified to suit the present state (Make it OK not to close down). The functional solutions in this case pro
Introduction Media is important to the society given that it is one of the main sources of information. Unfortunately, in the course of playing its roles, media faces some critical challenges. Broadcasting via radio and television has been a part of the society for a long time, but it seems to have run its course. Broadcasting in this context refers to transmitting of information, either in the form of audio or video (mainly through radio & television) to the audiences (Holznagel 2000). On the other hand, media in this context refers to the emerging forms of communication like the Internet. The public conception about broadcasting is continuously negating the ways through which media is behaving in the context of how it is currently handling public matters (Manovich 2001). Almost the entire population across the world significantly depends on broadcasting for critical information on contemporary issues of daily life. Commonly known as Public Service Broadcasting (PSB), which radio and television heavily support, there is a conviction that a new phase of modernized communication is threatening the survival of broadcasting. In relation to radio and television broadcasting, this essay critically analyses the statement, ‘the days of broadcasting are behind us’. Major Facts arising about broadcasting The globalized world is rapidly developing with a massive influx of new technologies that come with newly integrated features becoming more appealing to users. Lately, the world of media has gradually evolved from old broadcasting and information and communication platforms to modernized and efficient technologically supported media. So far, the conviction that ‘the days of broadcasting are behind us’ is rooted to the perception that technologies are constantly changing, with each of the new forms of media proving more competent and capable. In a bid to understand this conviction attached to broadcasting from a deeper perspective, the philosophy of new media is influential, but yet to prove competent to public service broadcasting. The face of public broadcasting, especially the ones involving radio and television networks in the digital and technological age, is constantly losing its initial value as the world witnesses rapid emergence of new media platforms. Whether it will remain considered as subjugation resulting from technological advancement or changes in consumer attitudes and behavior, it is clear that broadcasting is diminishing in importance as the world approaches new world innovations. Traditionally, innovators in the broadcasting realm endeavored to convey important events beyond their immediate location to the fast-growing listening public that microphones uncomfortably offered (Scannell 1997). The radio broadcasting was perhaps the most successful technologies that marked significant changes in information sharing and communication, but little was known that technology was transforming rapidly. At this point, massive public interest in broadcasting developed, with individuals becoming less interested in certain events like sports becoming solid fans (Laven 1998). Radio int
A project risk management plan for designing an Automated Mobile Defense System or AMDS is essential since the goal of a project manager is to finish the project within budget and on time, and this can be severely affected by the potential risks faced during the entire duration of the project. Proper planning by utilizing a risk management plan is necessary to determine what risks could delay the project affecting its outcome and to take immediate actions to rectify them. Such a plan also helps in making a formal presentation to the stakeholders of the projects since it addresses their interests. The following are the major risks that can occur during the course of a project and need to be handled immediately. Strength of the material The strength of the material is important when building the MHU, SKYEYE, ABMs and AAMC since they need to withstand a lot of stress without failure. It must be able to hold a lot of strain energy without being damaged, permanently. If the material is not resilient enough then the devices and ammunitions will not hold and thus, will be of no interest to the stakeholders. Efficiency and cost of these structures, which are important factors for the stakeholders, depend on the strength of the material which can be computed quantitatively by using scientific procedures. (Holmes, 2002) Cost of the material Since the cost of materials is variable this is a qualitative risk and is an unknown factor. Whether the cost of the material increases in the future or not should be estimated using existing historical information, since the stakeholders would want to complete the
Technology Driven Project Development In the modern world, technology seems to play an essential role in the life of every human being. However, it should be stressed that the social life is not the single sphere where technologies are applicable as they are commonly used in the development of projects. Open innovation is one of the most discussed topics in the field of technology driven project development. According to the experts, the open innovation is “the use of purposive inflows and outflows of knowledge to accelerate internal innovation and to expand the markets for external use of innovation, respectively” (Huizingh, 2011). The enterprises that implement the system of open innovation into their business benefit as it allows using more flexible approaches (Bianchi, Campodall’orto, Frattini, & Vercesi, 2010). Although innovation is the driving force for the successful organizations and project, it should be stressed that nowadays it seems to be rather complicated to come up with fresh and creative ideas, and that is, humanity should innovate the area of innovation (Chesbrough, 2003). According to Chesbrough, the innovation is considered to be the invention that is adjusted and implemented into the market (Chesbrough, 2003). For the innovation to enjoy popularity, business should follow the certain model and keep to innovative approaches of the product offering. The paradigm of open innovation is centred on finding new ways to the market and combining external and internal ideas for the product or project to meet
Introduction There is no figure in the history of philosophy more famous than Socrates. To pronounce his name means to evoke in the human soul one of the best historical memories. Even in ancient times, in people’s minds, he became the embodiment of sapience and the ideal of a sage who put truth above life. ‘Socrates in Love’ Review: A Vigorous, Brilliant Young Man. (James, 2019). A vast amount of literature has accumulated about Socrates, his personality, and his doctrine. And, nevertheless, in the history of philosophy, there is no person more mysterious than Socrates. The fact is that Socrates did not leave a written inheritance. People learn about his life and teachings mainly from the writings of his students and friends, including the philosopher Plato, and the historian Xenophon, or his ideological opponents, for example, the comedian Aristophanes, as well as from the books of later authors, including Aristotle. However, the attitude towards Socrates at different times was ambiguous, often diametrically opposite. Some of his contemporaries saw in him a dangerous atheist and sentenced hi
The debate on the relationship between language and humanity has been going on since time immemorial. Whereas there are people who believe that language sets man apart from animals, there are those who reject this premise. One argument that has been given to reject the premise is that the only difference between man and animal is culture. It implies that if the culture is taken away and no form of socialization is available for human beings, then people will act like animals, regardless of whether they use language or not. On the other hand, an argument that has been presented to support the premise is that man has a more complex thought process that makes him very different from animals. Thus, the vocabulary and the language system used by men are more complex than those used by animals, making humanity superior. This essay explains the relationship between humanity and language using the relationship between man and animal. Humanity has been linked to language because human beings have a more complex way of communicating with one another. The complex relationship between words cannot be found in any other species. Language in human beings is not only used for communication, but also for bonding. Words and phrases have been used to both wage and denounce the war. It can be argued that people did not have a comprehensive form of language during the early forms of civilization; thus, they were barbaric in nature. They did not know any other ways of expressing themselves. However, today more people learn different languages in order to understand each other. Some languages like English are recognized as international languages such that wherever a person goes, they are sure to find someone who speaks the
The discussed article delves into the basic principles of operationism and its application to different fields of science with the primary aim to attain the most effective results. Examining some concepts to determine the degree to which they can be considered operational, the author outlines several critical ideas. Thus, according to Hull (1968), positivism, as one of the most widely-discussed concepts, can be used on natural objects to collect pieces of evidence that are of quantitative nature. The utilization of this method helps to avoid mistakes and speculations as it provides scientists with more accurate and detailed information based on the relevant scientific knowledge. Hull (1968) the paper also emphasizes the need for the elimination of biased judgments and mistakes in investigations. In such a way, the author outlines the fact that by utilizing scientific methods, researchers acquire the opportunity to face credible facts regardless of their nature or ethics (Hull, 1968). At the same time, the given methodology helps to eliminate lies and bias in research works and increases their credibility. However, Hull (1968) warns that scientific methods can demonstrate shortcomings because of the problematic definition or measurements of various aspects. Another essential idea of the paper is that positivism and operationism have acquired unique importance for the scientific development of society as these concepts brought new methods of viewing the world. They provided cognition and measurement tools to help humanity to break from old beliefs and ways of seeing the world that was biased and speculative. The adherence to these methods shifted priorities to using facts and empirical data.
For a very long time, the social life of any nation has been set up according to gender roles. The majority of the world was a male dominated patriarchy that centered all control in the hands of men. History of patriarchy goes far back, as some archaeological evidence suggests and has existed for thousands of years. It is unclear how this sort of social division started but one thing is for sure, most of societies globally, had patriarchal order. An interesting fact is that many well developed societies in the ancient times, had women who advocated their rights and freedoms. There have been some opinions that only underdeveloped societies had men as superior but historical evidence has numerous examples that do not support this (Bennett 25). The archeological evidence has not been sufficient to provide any insight into the matter, except that patriarchy has been an inseparable part of almost all civilizations. Even though this might not seem as a starting point, it begs a question as to whether it was a simple lack of the intellect that has produced such discriminatory notion. There are several conceptual theories that try to explain the dominance of patriarchy in the past and modern societies. The simplest one which is commonly refuted is the biological theory. Women were naturally made inferior to men because they are physically weaker. This is a very questionable concept, as the word “weaker” is very perceptive. It is true that men are genetically qualified by having more muscle and bone mass but that does not mean that they are quicker or that women are not able to develop same muscle power. Strength must be measured in endurance and mental ability and this would prove that there are many examples in the past and present, where women have been much stronger. The single fact that women are the central point to reproduction and its painful birth giving characteristics, prove that the amount of pain is much greater than men have ever felt. According to these criteria, women are definitely superior (Bennett 31). Some theorists say that the child bearing ability is clear evidence that women were made biologically weaker. Their mistake is that they base this on the further social extension of the role women play in the family. It has been said that women must act as mothers and raise children but there is no specific evidence to say that women are better or worse at raising children and that it is their responsibility. The only biological and indisputable predisposition is that women become pregnant a
Project Risk Management Plan Since all projects have risks, experts in project management have adopted proactive approaches designed to manage these risks. Risk management success determines the success of a project. However, risk management responses depend on the nature of the project. In the practical project management evaluation, risk analysis methods such as failure mode, risk matrix, analytical hierarchy, effects analysis, and fault tree analyses may be applied either independently or as a complement of another (Gray & Larson, 2011; Solomon, 2010). This part of the paper will present a risk management plan for the proposed expansion of production and storage space for the Performance Plastics Incorporation (PPI). The broad spectrum of risk matrix will revolve around social risks, safety risk, legal risk, delay risk, operational risk, procurement, and financial risks. Risks applicable to the project Identification of the Risks in the PPI Expansion Project The following risks have been identified in the PPI Expansion Project in line with the discussed risk classifications. Operational and Technological Risk From the definite time frame for implementation, it is apparent that this project has a clear specific and period of performance. However, the third stage may prove to be a challenge since there is no local company within the project country that has the capacity to carry out construction within the allocated time. Besides, the inflexible time allocation for completion of the project may be faced with challenges in channels of reporting progress that is critical in ensuring clear communication from one stage to another. The risk level in this category is high. Contractual and Procurement Risk This risk falls in the low-risk category since the project has a very clear procurement and contractual arrangement for the completion of the project, as indicated in the project arrangement. Economic and Financial Risk The leading financier of the project, which is the Performance Plastics Incorporation has precise demands for the economic viability of the whole project. This risk in this classification is medium. Environmental Risk The aspects of sustainability, pollution, environmental degradation, and other ecological concerns must be reviewed in the course of this project. However, the risk is low since the project will have a minimal negative impact on the environment. Delay Risks Just like any other project, this project may experience a delay due to different dynamics during implementation. However, the risk is very minimal. Classification of the Risks After identification, these risks were classified in terms of their overall impact on the pro