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Introduction The contemporary challenges with which companies face today are more and more connected with the importance of customer-personnel relationships. The thing is that in contemporary urge for fast profits the senior management staff is rather capable to work out some financial models or finance, or technical abilities. In this prospect, there is no place for live and proper communication with customers. That is why the paper is dedicated straightforwardly to maintain the issue from the point of hospitality management. Moreover, the point of services going together with production is vital to outline the need of the modern world in highly qualified and educated employees for making the trademark of this or that company higher from time to time. Hospitality management The point of some restraints which happen between customers and personnel consider the facts that people are different in their characters; they are obliged to ask for services or products, which have been purchased earlier. Furthermore, the fact of different social strata rises in this case. Laurie J. Mullins (2001) in her book describes different approaches as of the functions and options of personnel while communicating with customers in their degree of further achievement of the objectives, which the company supposes to get back, but from the customers’ activity. This also points out the human factor and the reliability and validity of an individual to work under pressure while contacting customers. Moreover, one of the main functions or destinations of the personnel is to be a support for the company’s success. That is why it is significant to go through the appropriate and standardized program of education in hospitality management, especially for those who are involved in the field of service-related activities. The strategic purpose of the companies to concentrate on their customers provides a strict and rational approach toward the psychological constituent of the issue. Thus, David Kopf (2000) promotes the idea that customer relationship management (CRM) should be in the priorities of the company so that using new technologies and operational systems to satisfy the needs of customers due to the implementation of “specific customer-centered initiatives”. Though, every employee in the company having a straightforward connection with the customer support department should be educated in main tactics of how to facilitate the process of customers’ requirements satisfaction, for example. Also, there should be a scheduled table of principles and steps of how to behave with customers, with which an employee is to make himself aware. This will reduce the percentage of misunderstanding between personnel and customers and will also make the company specializes in their manner of communication. Mühlbacher, Leihs, and Dahringer (2006), on the other hand, make emphasize the significance of combining sources that are at companies’ disposal either on a local or on a global basis. Thus, the relationships with customers, according to the authors, should include four main factors, namely: areas of distributi
Abstract Substance abuse is one of the key problems that the contemporary society is facing. Though the rates of substance abuse have varied throughout the last decade, they remain dangerously high. While traditionally, the desire to belong to a specific subculture or a mini-society within their social environment is identified as the key factor pushing adolescents to developing a substance abuse problem, in reality, these factors are much more diverse. A close consideration of the social background and the self-identity issues of drinking adolescents will help identify the causes of the problem and provide a viable solution to it. Substance Abuse and the Related Problems: The Price for a Moment of Dubious Pleasure Using various substances for achieving artificial highs is, unfortunately, a very common practice in the contemporary society. Though discouraged by society with the help of a range of PSAs broadcasted in both traditional and modern media, substance abuse retains its popularity, particularly, among adolescents. True, the rates of alcohol abuse have dropped slightly over 2012 (from 34.50% in 2011 to 32.40% in 2012 (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2013)), as well as the rates of tobacco use and illicit drugs (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2013). The use of hallucinogens, though, has increased, according to the official statistics (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2013). LSD also maintains its relatively high position on the list (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2013). Since most adolescents resort to drinking for the sake of seeking a cheap thrill and the necessity to “fit in,” and abuse drugs in search for the outlet of their stress and frustration, as well as stress resulting from low self-esteem and misinformation about substances, it is reasonable to suggest an intervention that co
Thesis There can be very little doubt as to the fact that experiences do play rather important role in defying the essence of one’s identity and also in how a particular individual perceives such an identity. Nevertheless, the application of strictly environmentalist approach to dealing with identity-related discourses cannot be considered fully appropriate. In this paper, I will aim to explore the validity of an earlier statement at length. Analytical part Nowadays, it became quite fashionable among ‘progressive’ social sciences to come up with a suggestion that is namely people’s experiences that define who they are, as individuals. But what is experience? Experience is nothing but one’s memory of how he or she had dealt with existential challenges at certain point of its life. And, as the recent breakthroughs in the field of genetics indicate – it is namely the specifics of a particular individual’s biological makeup, which characterizes the qualitative subtleties of how he or she addresses these challenges, more than anything else does. For example, regardless of how ‘underprivileged’ a concerned individual may be, in social context of this word, for as long as the rate of this person’s IQ is above 110, the chances for him or her to attain social prominence would still be rather high – after all, in post-industrial world, it is specifically one’s endowment with an ability to operate with abstract categories (intellect), which reflects upon his or her value, as society’s member. And, once this individual succeeds with setting itself on the path of attaining social prominence, his or her life-experiences are going to positive – hence, contributing to the construction of this individual’s identity as someone whose very existence benefits the society. Alternatively, for as long as the rate of one’s IQ is within the range of 70-80 or below, as it is often the case among students and employees, qualified for ‘affirmative action’ programs, it would be very unlikely for such person’s life-experiences to be positive, because it is namely the acuteness of this individual’s animalistic urges and not his or her analytical abilities, which will define the qualitative essence of how he or she would be reacting to existential challenges. Given the fact that, during the course of last fifty years, Western societies became almost completely secularized, it makes perfectly logical sense for citizens to think of making money as foremost priority in their lives. After all, it is not a secret that, as of today, a particular individual’s identity is being assessed through the lenses of his or her ‘monetary value’ – the more money we have, the more our identity is being appreciated. Had it been otherwise, people would not be buying expensive ‘brand name’ products in an attempt to emphasize their identity as successful individuals, who can afford buying these products, in the first place. Yet, there are essentially only two ways towards attaining social prominence, and consequentially becoming rich – pursuing a well-paid professional career, or pursuing the career of a drug-dealer. And, it goes wit
Introduction One interesting observation in landscape ecology is that natural environments occur heterogeneously or exhibit patchiness. This case study examined this hypothesis by evaluating the occurrences of trees and mistletoes in a large remnant area of natural vegetation in Australia. Mistletoes are generally hemiparasites that feed on trees and shrubs. Therefore, this study provided an opportunity to examine the distribution of species and the ecological relationship between hosts and parasites. In Australian forests and woodlands, Mistletoes and host plants had a fascinating form of relationship in two main ways. First, Mistletoes are hemiparasites that obtain their nutrients and water from their host plants. Second, a mutualistic relationship exists between the birds and the mistletoes. Specifically, the Mistletoebird is responsible for dispersing seeds of mistletoes while the mistletoe offers its fleshy fruits as food to the bird. In addition to the Mistletoebird, mistletoes also provide food and shelter to other various species of birds in Australian forests and woodlands. Study Objectives This study aimed to examine the distribution of the Drooping Mistletoe Amyema pendulum across an urban bushland landscape in relation to variation in vegetation type and the abundance of host tree species. Specifically, the study focused on the following questions:   * Does the density of trees (stems) differ between vegetation types in the study landscape?   * Does the proportion of trees with mistletoe infestation differ between vegetation types?   * What is the spatial pattern of mistletoe parasitism at the level of individual trees? Study Area This study was undertaken in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne. This is a large area of heathland and heathy woodland at Cranbourne, Australia. In the past, the Royal Botanic Gardens has acted as a study area for many ecological studies, such as a floristic vegetation study, studies of the ecology of Swamp Rats and Southern Brown Bandicoots, resource partitioning by small mammals, the foraging ecology of New Holland Honeyeaters, and studies of frogs. Study Methodology There were many types of vegetation identified in the study area. However, this study concentrated on Heathy Woodland (drier vegetation on sandy areas) and Wet Heath (lower lying areas, drainage lines) areas as indicated on the map. There were two major species of trees found in these areas, which included Coast Manna Gum E. pryoriana and Mealy Stringybark E. cephalocarpa. Stratification of transects All data were gathered on a single field trip referred to as a snap shot survey. Transects were stratified across the landscape to sample Heathy Woodland and Wet Heath vegetation types. All student groups collected d
Introduction Practitioners and scholars consider workplace relations as part of the core elements of any industrial relations system. With regard to the nature of this relationship, scholars who seek to explain why certain things such as conflicts or misunderstandings often take place in this relationship have developed a number of theories. In a broad sense, there are three perspectives that seek to explain the nature of the employment relationship. These are the Unitarist perspective, the Marxist perspective, and the Pluralist perspective. According to each of these perspectives, certain assumptions exist with the purpose of clarifying the type of the relationship between the employer and employees (Abbot 2006, p. 187). This paper aims at discussing how the traditional employment relationship theories that rely on the three perspectives help in understanding of the conflicts that often occur in the modern Australian workplace. Employment relations in Australia Several competing theoretical views are present in the discipline of employment relations. As posited by Bray et al. (2009, p.5), employment relations is a complex aspect that should not be taken lightly. This assertion perhaps, may be confirmed by recent strikes in Australia. Some of these strikes include the 22 September 2011 strike, by more than 3000 workers in Toyota Australia, who were against a proposed wage increase, which does not match the ever-increasing annual cost of living. Another outstanding strike occurred in Qantas Airlines, on 29 October last year, after workers went on a go-slow in opposition of a proposed outsourcing plan and restructuring which would undoubtedly lead to job cuts across the region. The different perspectives and the traditional employment relation theories therein help in the understanding of the various concepts and activities such as conflicts that are involved in the employment relationship in the Australian workplace. The 2006 amendment of the Workplace Relations Act of 1996 cemented the categorization of Australian workplace conflicts despite its being considered as artificial by Abbot (2006, p. 195) since even most of the interpersonal conflicts experienced recently are based on the perception of a right. According to Bray et al. (2009, p. 12), non-union employee representation within the country can be the major concern for management if there is no potential for any development. A huge number of neoclassical economists hold the claim that trade unions in Australia are responsible for the unnecessary increasing costs of labour,
Abstract Aim/objectives To know the relationship between food consumption and mood changes and the effects it has on body weight. Research Methodology The research was carried out in United Arabs Emirates (UAE). The sample was UAE females who indulge in unhealthy foods depending on their moods which results in weight gain. The sample size was a hundred females. The data were collected using structured questionnaires that were distributed amongst the women who responded to and returned them. Results The results of the research were that most people engage in food when they are in a foul mood. The reason for this kind of behavior is to help ease stress. Once they have eaten a lot of food and they are so full, they forget that they were stressed or sad. Food in such a case acts as a temporary stress reliever. These are mostly carbohydrates. Carbohydrates also provide the body with energy and make one feel relaxed. These foods in turn lead to weight gain. Conclusion The results of the research indicate that most women gain weight due to eating foods in times of stress. Suggestions are that exercise is important to maintain healthy lifestyles. Reasons why people crave certain foods could be because of anger or frustrations, boredom or excitement. Emotional hunger feels urgent and therefore one is forced to eat junk and fast foods which are unhealthy. People also crave for food when they have missed a meal and they feel low on energy or hungry. Introduction Certain foods which may include sugary snacks and whole grain foods have effects on the brain. Moreover, they play a role in regulating the moods. This is because carbohydrates help the body to relax. According to Chitale (2008), the most effective way to stabilise mood is to eat a balanced diet. This should include proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins, coupled with a lot of exercise. While people may tend to eat more of unhealthy food when they are either happy or sad, they tend to eat more when they are sad. Happy people want to maintain their mood for a short period and therefore they consider the long-term effects. They look at the nutritional information of the food they are eating in order to achieve their goal. When one is stressed, they look at the fastest solutions which prompts them to engage in fasts foods whose salt and fats contents are very high better (Burns & Bush, 2010). Research problem The research problem is to know how people’s eating habits are affected by their mood. We would like to know the kind of foods that people prefer to eat when they are sad or when their mood is low and the reasons as to why they choose those kinds of foods. We also want to know how this kind of eating affects body weight. Research Objectives The Aim of the survey is to find out why people overeat when they are sad. We want to find out. What kinds of food do people eat when they are moody? The amount
Introduction There are quite many exempts from the Occupational Safety and Health Act as the management is often free from many provisions of the act due to the peculiarities of the industry companies operate in. Thus, employees working in offices often neglect various regulations related to health and safety. Managers also pay little attention to these issues when it comes to working places that are not associated with health hazards. Nonetheless, many injuries occur in such safe areas. For example, novice employees may be unaware of the peculiarities of using some devices and tools effectively. One of the illustrations of insufficient mentoring can such an occasion as a coffee break. I have been a witness of several situations when employees got insignificant burns as they could not use the coffee machine properly as no one told them about a peculiarity of this common
The doctrine of trinity, although being a subject of dispute between different Christian confessions can be considered as one of the main pillars of Christianity. The establishment of the doctrine of trinity and its support is largely related to two major events in Christian history, the Arian heresy and the formulation of the Nicene Creed. In that regard, this paper analyzes the Nicene Creed, explaining the relation between the affirmation of Trinity in the Creed and the roots of the Arian heresy. The adoption of the Nicene Creed and the Arian heresy are two related events, in which the latter led to the occurrence of the first. The Arian heresy was the view of Arius, a priest from Egypt, that only Father is truly eternal God, and that Christ was a created God, and thus, did not exist eternally, as “there was when he was not” (Ludwig 156). Such opinion was a threat to Christianity at the time. In response to such heresy, a council was convened to establish a solution to the problem, stating that Jesus is “true God of true God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the father”. It can be seen that the difference between the affirmation of Trinity in the Nicene Creed and its refutation in the heresy in that Arius’ view put an emphasis on the timeline of creation, rather than questioning the divine nature of Jesus. Following the aforementioned, the Nicene Creed states that Jesus was incarnated by the Holy Ghost, made man, and that the Holy Ghost proceeds “from the father and the son”. Thus, the Creed did not refute the claim that there was a time when only the Father was present, where the superiority of Father can be seen in the aforementioned excerpts, although he is “true God from true God”. Thus, it can be stated that the Trinity opposed in the heresy differs from the Trinity affirmed in the Nicene Creed. Defending the Trinity it can be stated that the Bible already indicated a support of the doctrine. Analyzing the first verse of John, the verses state that at the beginning of things, “the word already was, the word dwelt with god, and what god was, the word was”. Thus, it is understandable that the word and the God are in unity, where the passage “what god was, the word was”, indicates their equality and similar nature. The line stating that the word “was with god at the beginning”, indicate their existence at the same time, with no time where one of them was absent. Following the verses, it can be seen that the word represented Jesus, as “the word became flesh; he came to dwell among us… full of grace and truth”. Finally, the identification by name can be seen when John testifies that “while the Law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ”. Thus, it can be seen that the Bible
Current Operation Management System Inventory management is one of the most important operation management activities that define the ability of a firm to achieve success in the market. According to Murthy (45), “Inventory can be visualized as stacks of money sitting on forklifts, on shelves, and in trucks and planes while in transit.” Management of inventory involves finding a way of converting these stocks into cash through an effective supply chain management. The first stage of inventory management is sourcing for the raw materials needed for manufacturing of the products, while the last stage is the process of delivering finished products to the customers in the market. Having an effective value chain management helps in ensuring that the entire process of converting inventory into cash is as efficient as possible. The decision of arabtc’s management to go global demands for an effective inventory management that will enable it meet the demands of the foreign markers. The management will need to ensure that its operation management system has the capacity to meet the international standards. It is important at this stage to look at the value chain management used at this firm. The first stage in inventory management is to identify the right raw materials from a reliable source. Arabtec has entrenched its position as one of the leading construction firms in this region. It will need to identify a reliable source of raw materials that will assure it of smooth operations. When the reliable source of raw materials has been defined, the management will need to define the appropriate way of ensuring that the materials reach the production plant at the right time and in the right manner. Transportation of the inventory can be done by the suppliers as part of their after sale services, or by Arabtec’s own logistics unit. Currently, the firm is using its own facilities to transport the inventories to the production plant. The next aspect of inventory management is effective storage within the production plant as they wait to be used in the production of various goods that this firm is selling (Krishnaswamy 55). The last stage is to deliver the products to the market for the customers