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Executive Summary The University of Fujairah has been in operations for the last 13 years (it was founded in 2006 as a college). Its educational programs have increased slowly over the years as well as its student numbers. However, there is stiff competition from its rivals in the higher education industry. Although the institution controls its budget, it is not a hundred percent computerized and a portion of workers are not adequately trained. Regardless of the identified weaknesses and threats in the market, the management can improve its market position by adopting strategies such as looking for more resources and offering scholarships, setting up more campuses, promoting research, recruiting more skilled professionals from all over the world, and using competitive pricing approaches. In addition, the management will utilize marketing tactics like advertising on social media platforms, creating user-based posts, and automatic monitoring of promotion programs. It is projected that financial outcomes will improve by 30% if this plan is executed and the student population increases by 50%. During the process of implementing this plan, execution controls will be put in place to ensure that the intended outcomes are realized or changes are made to achieve the goals. Situation Analysis This part of the marketing plan describes the background and forecast of the University of Fujairah as well as SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and weaknesses) of the institution and its competitors. Background Since the University of Fujairah was founded in 2006, first as Fujairah College, it has succeeded in achieving its goal of making important contributions to developing community intellectually, socially, and economically (The University of Fujairah, 2019). The management of the university has gone a long way in promoting communal harmony, mutual respect, and religious tolerance among students and the neighboring community. In addition, the higher education institution has emerged as a critical player in the process of achieving reconciliation between current and traditional information or academic knowledge. Due to the university’s unique models of blending different kinds of knowledge, its contributions have been realized in the United Arab Emirates and across the world. Forecast Based on the current student enrolment in the university, it is apparent that the number of learners should be increased (Brabazon, 2016). The increase will result in the production of more graduates in the coming years, and they will make important contributions in the world concerning development (Kotler & Keller, 2012; The University of Fujairah, 2019). The University of Fujairah can aggressively market its programs if the management engages professional marketers whose services have proven fruitful in the digital era. Moreover, the institution’s management will unearth a new model of education while sour
Abstract Survivors of traumatic incidences may exhibit symptoms of stress and depression. The mounting menace of global terrorism has facilitated the need for scholars to research on the impacts of such traumatic incidences on the health of the victims. Natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes are also examples of traumatic incidences experienced by people across the world and they can equally cause mental and physical health complications. This research paper seeks to contribute to the available literature on the post-traumatic stress associated with the aforementioned forms of traumatic incidences by exploring the common effects that such occurrences cause to the survivors. The paper will analyse the 9/11 attacks and its consequences on the health of the survivors. Introduction Traumatic incidents are quite common in the contemporary times. Terrorism has been on the rise in the past few decades and it has increased the number of traumatic cases reported annually. Survivors of such traumatic incidences are at a high risk of suffering from stress and depression (Neria, DiGrande & Adams, 2011). It is estimated that roughly two thirds of people across the world pass through a traumatic experience in their lifetime (Ursano & Norwood, 2008). In the US, about one fifth of people are likely to experience a traumatic incidence annually. Even though analogous global data is inaccessible, the data available indicates that a large proportion of people across the world have ever experienced a terrorist attack, mandatory relocation, or a crash, which is an indication that the general prevalence of experience to traumatic incidences globally is higher as compared to that of the United States. This research paper will explore the response by the community to traumatic experiences. The paper shall explore the health impacts of the 9/11 attacks and the response thereof by the affected communities. Literature review The consequences of natural or manmade disasters go further than just the material damage (Ysseldyk, Matheson & Anisman, 2011). Stress and other emotional disorders are likely to occur due to tragic incidences. The emotional tax can result in an extensive range of powerful, perplexing, and occasionally fear-provoking emotions (Neria, DiGrande & Adams, 2011). It requires time to clear the wreckage and mend the physical harm of a disaster. Similarly, it takes time for victims of a traumatic incident to recuperate their emotional equilibrium and restructure their life (Victoroff, Adelman & Matthews, 2012). Research indicates that different people react disparately to traumatic events though there is a commonality in treatment. Literature is rich on the approaches needed to treat adverse emotional conditions. Listed below are some of the ways that can be used in the management of
Introduction Historical museums have collected various materials that define the process of progression of a society. Historians have defined such materials as material culture. Although there are valid definitions of material cultures by various historical scholars, Brown defines it as a “study through artifacts of the beliefs- values, ideas, attitudes, and assumptions- of a particular community of society at given time” (1). The artifacts themselves are also described by the term material culture. In the context of the discussions of this paper, the later definition of material culture is adopted. Material culture, as a scholarly discipline of study, provides evidence of the development of human experience through the creation of physical objects. Such materials are created through a wide number of processes. Different types of material cultures include jewelry, sculpture, pottery, and basketry among others (Mansfield 246). The paper argues that material culture is descriptive of the social relations of people accredited with the creation of a particular type of tangible material. The argument implies that, by discussing the material culture of a given society, it also becomes possible to scrutinize the cultural composition coupled with various social attitudes of people who created the material artifacts. Consequently, by studying a myriad of physical objects created by a given group of people, their cultural functioning becomes also possible to unveil. Although the paper appreciates that there are different materials cultures, which can be deployed to depict the development of societies, this paper focuses only on the pottery with a particular concern going to its origin and evolution without negating its role on people’s lives. Origin of Pottery Since time immemorial, pottery formed an essential part of the cultural histories of people. Rice supports this line of view by further asserting, “Pots, raw materials, and the tools of their manufacture contributed a rich imagery and metaphors for the ineffable experiences of humankind, including the biblical creations of humans from clay, birth, life, death, and sexual experience” (2). A good example where pottery is associated with creation is the case of the South African cultural heritages in which people associate pots and other objects made form clay with vines coupled with birds while not negating the association of such objects with various cosmic struggles of the societies. While these associations may be indicative of the rich history of pottery as a cultural artifact, little is accomplished in terms of helping to scientifically analyze the reasons and how various pottery objects were created first in the human race long journey of survival. In this context, it is plausible to infer that a t
The company can be discussed as an ideal place to work when leaders develop the effective corporate culture and focus on the successful principles of the organizational behavior. In this context, it is necessary to provide employees with the appropriate working conditions that are better than in the rival companies; to provide the adequate compensation; and to guarantee the opportunity for the career development (Nelson & Quick, 2015, p. 26). Referring to these aspects, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) can be considered as the actively developed U.S. company which culture and approach to the organizational behavior attract employees and contribute to the competitive advantage. The BCG is the best place to work because the company addresses diversity in the organization, provides significant benefits , pays attention to the employees’ needs, and stimulates their professional growth while responding to the changes in the global market. Fundamental Driving Forces That Shape the Organizational Environment To support the idea that the BCG develops the positive organizational environment, it is necessary to discuss fundamental driving forces that can influence the organizational behavior. These forces are changes in competition, the necessity to address diversity, principles of ethics and sustainability, and changes associated with innovation (Nelson & Quick, 2015, p. 27). Thus, the driving forces affect the development of the organization significantly because leaders need to adapt the organizational culture to the changes in the spheres and to minimize possible pressures. The changes in the global market influenced the competition strategy followed by the BCG significantly. To compete effectively in a global marketplace, the leaders of the organization chose to predict global economic changes, analyze possible effects, develop response strategies, and test those strategies in the BCG’s organization that are later recommended to the clients (Norton, 2010, p. 15). As a result, the BCG increased their global competitive potential, demonstrated their flexibility, and left the rivals behind. The similar approach is followed regarding the issue of workforce diversity. The BCG leaders state that globalizat
Patients have sometimes lost their lives or their conditions worsened because of lack of medical attention when nurses go on strike. However, Connelly, Dahlen, Evans, and Wieker (1997 51-52) believe that nurses are ethically right when they participate in strikes and all other forms of protests or actions which could bring their work to a stand still, as long as they are fighting for a right course, which could be improved conditions of their working environment and remuneration. Strikes and other related actions which could create work stoppage for a period is necessary especially for nurses who continually work in poor conditions. Nurses have the responsibility of improving the quality of their nursing care (Connelly, et al., 1979, 52). This gives them the ethical basis for which to bargain collectively with their respective employers (in most cases, the government) to improve the conditions to enable them improve their services. Nurses are normally entrusted with making ethically-moral decisions in their practice, and therefore they have to consider the quality of healthcare that they provide to patients (Neiman 2011, 597). Thus, whenever the institution they are working for put in place deficient working conditions, they are
Background Verser is an Australian based information technology service delivery company. It was established in 2003, under the name Macquarie Technology services. During its early years of operation in the IT industry, Verser provided IT services to the Macquarie Group exclusively. After a series of transformations in its business processes, Macquarie Technology Services changed into Verser in 2012. Over the years, the company has depended on reviews from customers to provide innovative solutions to their IT management needs. Verser has since expanded its business processes and harnessed market share in the global IT market by working with several big companies and many SMEs. Its current core business is providing IT lifestyle management services to companies. This process entails the management of IT assets through their procurement experts. The company also provides job tracking services to companies looking to monitor their IT asset users. Since its establishment, Verser used an adaptive organisational structure (Alvesson 2012). Organisations that use this structure in their entities are always ready to keep up with the constant changes that take place in their business industries (Smith 2001). One of the goals shared by the members of the Verser Company is the ability to meet the needs of their customers through regular transformation of their services. The concept of globalisation has seen fast growth in technology, and Verser is one of the companies that have set out to help other companies adopt the use of information technology in a secure and optimal manner. The key members of the organisation are the IT professionals who configure its clients’ assets. Their main business processes include upgrading IT assets like computers for companies. They ensure that their clients are provided with the most suitable assets. Key Business Processes of the SME The Key business process at Verser is IT asset management. This process entails three important elements. The first element of the business process is configuring IT assets ( Configure: Prepare your IT assets to hit the ground running 2014). The company ensures that its clients receive the best configurations for their computers and other IT assets to ensure high performance in their entities. The second element is servicing the IT assets to prolong their life and to enhance their reliability ( Deploy: fast, secure installation minimizes disruption to your operations 2014). The third element is remarketing the IT assets owned by companies when the companies need an upgrade in their system. With this business approach, the company ensures that its clients rely on its services throughout the IT assets’ lifetime, and this translates to a competitive advantage for Verser. The company has a strategic supply chain that allows it to buy new assets and sell the old ones efficiently. Verser’s tremendous success in the IT service industry can be attributed to the competencies held by its employees. There are professional IT developers in the company who help in configuring IT assets for the clients. The company also has procurement experts who enhance its
Introduction A lot of important events occurred from the beginning to the end of Ottoman Empire namely wars, conclusions of peace and conquests. In addition to these, especially the effects of westernization which started with the Tulip Period were remarkable in the 19th century. These effects were obviously seen in the fields of science, culture, art and architecture. With the help of westernization palaces and other institutions were built in European style and even after this period European architects had influence on the expressionist architecture and this led to built several buildings. Moreover, a lot of people who had improved themselves with the education they had in Europe were effective in the construction of many buildings, kiosks and palaces. (Colquhoun, 1981. 139-43) Architect and Expressionism There is no doubt that one of the most important architect of that period was Professor Jachmund who was sent Istanbul bye the German Government. His main duty was to work in the construction of Sirkeci Station which had an important place in the railway project which was carried on by the Germans; however Jachmund was working as a lecturer at School of Architecture. (Dal Co, 1990, 177-80) That station has still been standing as a strange building that had been shaped by the German style since 1890. With its horseshoe arcs, its wide and round windows, its clock towers like minarets and its water tables; it is considered to a strange one. Sirkeci Station is a pioneering even descriptive example of new architectural expressionism which had its start in Istanbul since it is a total reflection of that transition period with its approach and details. Gopnik and Varnedoe were returning from a lecture by the late critic Reyner Banham, who had spoken on the way in which the “low” construction of American grain elevators and factory buildings had been taken up and romanticized into the “high” architecture of modernism by Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius and others. Banham’s ideas struck the note of the pair’s common interests. At New York University, Gopnik had heard Varnedoe lecture on the mixing of high art strategies and popular culture in Picasso’s “Ma Jolie.” The title of that painting was also the refrain of a then popular song, the equivalent of a Top Ten hit. Varnedoe, for his part, was intrigued by Gopnik’s work on the relationship of comics and caricature to modern art. It is not news that artists have incorporated low materials and the images of low art, from newspaper clippings to comics, into avant-garde art. What is new and important about “High and Low” is its emphatic argument that popular culture has not simply been a passive source for high art, a tabletop of scattered clippings serving as material for it. Instead, the show emphasizes the mutual interactions of high and low. And it investigates the makers of low art, just as Reyner Banham discovered the architects of the original grain elevators. (Whyte, 1982, 87-92) If, a few years ago, teachers of architecture urged students not to retreat so readily to the library and the
The article “More prominent reactivity in mood that activity and sleep induced by differential light exposure due to seasonal and local differences” investigates the differences and deviations in mood and activity of a person caused by different outside factors. The authors assume that there are differences in both mood and activities caused by seasonal changes and time frames. The authors explain that discovering the mood of a person is vital to productive interaction, and, in this case, requires that a series of investigations be met. The authors state that medical professionals are only skating on the surface of meaning of seasonal changes, unable to penetrate the arena of primordial commitments and causes. In order to comprehend these problems psychologists must learn to speak correctly rather than simply identify and manage causes of disorders and changes in mood. Nonetheless, what psychologists are doing when they gather information must assume a new form. The main objective of the research study is to investigate the impact of seasonal changes of “mood, work time, light exposure, activity, and sleep indices on people” (Park et al 2007, p. 905). The main geographical areas are Rochester, Minnesota, and San Diego, California. If reliability could be guaranteed, the procedural flaws analytical of error could be minimized. By following methodological rules, failures could be randomized. Ensuring consistency is relatively easy. The research involves only volunteers from these regions. The researchers selected 24 individuals (38.92 + 11.32 years old) from Rochester, Minnesota, USA and 30 individuals (47.03+16.32 years old) from San Diego, California, USA. The researchers underline that not so well-known are the mechanisms through which these effects come about, and it is these mediating processes that have the most direct implications for clinical intervention (Park et al 2007, p. 910). The studies have attempted to link these mediating processes with outcomes that are internalizing or externalizing in nature, that is, internal feeling states or outward behaviors. The rather dense discussion that follows reflects the complicated pattern of relationships that researchers have sought to examine in their inquiries. During the research study, the authors’ recorded daily log
Abstract Boeing 737 Max is one of the newest plane models produced by Boeing, that first took flight in 2016. Ever since, it had suffered 2 crashes, which resulted in the loss of 346 passengers and 2 crews. The company is blamed for these tragedies, as the root of all problems is seen in poor quality control, constrained time schedules, and poor pilot training, among other factors. Boeing is known for implementing Six Sigma, with over 360 personnel trained in its tenets, methods, and practices. The catastrophe could have been avoided, had Six Sigma remained prevalent during the engineering and production of the Boeing 737 Max. Introduction Boeing 737 Max is the fourth-generation narrow-body airplane produced by Boeing, as a reconfigured and updated design of the Boeing 737, featuring better engines, aerodynamic improvements, and modifications to the existing airplane (“About the Boeing,” n.d.). Despite the features mentioned by the company after its first deployment in 2016, the plane turned out to be a major fiasco for the company, proving to have major safety and quality issues, which caused numerous groundings along with 2 crashes that caused the deaths of 346 passengers and 2 crews in total (CNA, 2019). The blame was placed on insufficient testing, quality, and preparation of pilots. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the failures of Boeing through the prism of Six Sigma. Summary of Both Crashes The first crash happened on October 29, 2018, near Jakarta. An Indonesian flight owned by Lion Air crashed into the Java sea soon after leaving the airport. The crash that took the lives of 189 passengers and the crew was attributed to an erroneous angle-of-attack caused by the defective MCAS unit, which ordered an automatic nose-down trim, which the crew was not trained to deal with (CNA, 2019). The lack of appropriate training in flying Boeing 737 Max was also blamed on the company, which had declared, upon releasing the new machine, that pilots needed no additional training to fly it. The second crash occurred on March 19, 2019, with an Ethiopian Airlines flight, which crashed under circumstances similar to tragedy in Jakarta, claiming the lives of 157 passengers and the crew (Gates, 2019). The perpetrators were declared to be similar ? the pilot was unable to turn off the MCAS unit and manually pull the plane out of the pivot, which resulted in a crash 6 minutes after leaving the airport in Nairobi. Although the company claims that the pilots have received proper training after the first incident, they deny any pilot responsible for the crash. MCAS remains the only potential candidate for causing the crash. Lean Six Sigma and the Airline Industry Lean Six Sigma is a continuous methodology for quality improvement, that is utilized