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What segments of customers did Airbnb serve? What is Airbnb’s positioning in the hospitality market? The effectiveness of Airbnb’s strategy can be evaluated with the assistance of the served segments, as they tend to focus on the travelers and foreigners, who want to have a unique experience with the locals and affordable accommodation (Tranton 2016). In turn, visitors are free to select what price is affordable for them, as Airbnb tends to provide a vast variety of options while giving the apartments’ owners a possibility for additional income. Consequently, this unique segmentation strategy differentiates the company from its competitors. Speaking of the positioning, the firm tends to unite the services of the individual service providers while using the concept of the hotel in one entity (Lane 2014). The company has a tendency to create a separate segment while offering reasonable pricing, an extended range of opportunities, and exceptional experience. This matter contributes to the rise of the market share of the organization while highlighting its unique features and differentiating the company from the competitors. The firm utilizes effective advertising instruments to ensure the rapid spread of the information. In this case, the company used internet marketing, word of mouth, and participation in various events to encourage the information sharing about the existence of the service (Sundararajan 2016). This aspect is a vital attribute of the strategy’s effectiveness, as it creates the perception of the trusting organization due to the ability to highlight the vitality of customer’s preferences. The initial goal of the company was to provide inexpensive services to increase the availability of the traveling for the individuals with low income (Lane 2014). Meanwhile, the company’s offerings tend to be cheaper than booking a regular room in the hotel. This price to quality ratio underlines the effectiveness of the firm’s strategy, as Airbnb tends to attract more customers than the competitors. Consequently, this matter can be regarded as one of the cultivators of the company’s growth. As for the selling channels, the company is entirely internet-based with the user-friendly interface while displaying all the options associated with the search (Sundararajan 2016). The popularity of the internet is growing on the regular basis, and it is beneficial for the companies to utilize this approach for selling their services (Sundararajan 2016). Consequently, the utilization of its website and mobile applications allows the company to develop an association of the brand with the affordable living, exceptional experience, and the best service provider in the sphere while increasing effectiveness. Identify and discuss the different factors in the concept of Airbnb as well as in its implementation that have supported t
Introduction Change is inevitable, especially in situations where failure to do so would lead to the extinction of an entity. There are several strategies employed in change, the most common being a strategy that targets change in organisational behaviour (Luecke, 2006). This may include a change in Technological approach, corporate culture, leadership and management styles, conflict resolution mechanism and management control (Smith, 1977). Therefore, to ensure survival, change in K&M is inevitable. Furthermore, coming up with a strategy that addresses all the aspects involved in organisational change in a manner that will ensure success and implementation play a big role in ensuring the success of the plan (Kourdi, 2003). Problems The problems that are facing K&M can be categorised broadly into corporate, cultural and strategy. Corporate   * The salary structure is complicated by acquisitions, expatriation and repatriation. An example is the new senior managers brought in are South African nationals on short term contracts. A quarter of former employees of the German company are expatriates from the original owners and retain a complex hierarchy of grades which is almost irrelevant in the new structure.   * Managing and supervision have become a problem. Graduate trainees and some senior staff are hostile to what they see as police state culture. There is thus a management problem coupled with egoism and unwillingness to relent nor cooperate.   * High turnover among the support. This is due to the use of agencies in recruiting employees, therefore there are times when the organisation may be understaffed leading to reduced performance. Lack of exit interviews, due to the perception of disloyalty in leaving the company.   * Poor working conditions as employees average 40 hrs per week and are compensated through a very exploitative TOIL system. Some work up to 70 hrs per week in customer-facing positions.   * A poor reward and staff reduction system. The reductions are done on the basis of perceived performance. Loyalty is rewarded via a bonus system and enhanced security. Furthermore, the reduction often targets retirees and are not based on actual performance, professionalism and experience.   * Poor troubleshooting and conflict resolution mechanism. The organisation has experienced a number of behavioural problems including some that involved actual violence. Such conflicts are handled through negotiated compromise settlements that have no clearly defined guidelines.   * Harassment and work allocation inequalities are existent in the
Unfortunately, conflict situations happen often in different life spheres, and a working environment is not an exception. There are many reasons for these situations to occur, but the most important thing here is to know how to handle them. The fact is that no team can work without conflicts; that is why particular strategies should be developed and applied. As for a nursing context, it is of crucial significance to master conflict management because only cohesive teams can perform their duties properly and effectively. Thus, one should understand the term conflict, its impact on the GRN’s experience, and the best strategies to manage conflict situations. Defining and Describing Conflict Conflicts are severe issues that can have many negative consequences for all their parties. According to Baddar, Salem, and Villagracia (2016), conflicts are inevitable issues of a complicated character in a nursing environment. Even though these situations are negative by themselves, they can have positive consequences, but only if they are adequately managed (Lahana, Tsaras, Kalaitzidou, Kaitelidou, & Sarafis, 2017). There are many examples of intra-professional conflict situations that may occur for GRNs. Berry, Gillespie, Fisher, Gormley, and Haynes (2016) mention that workplace bullying is the most common conflict between experienced and novice members of staff. Communicative problems can be another example of such conflict situations (Hezaveh, Rafii, & Seyedfatemi, 2014). Furthermore, Bajwa et al. (2019) argue that poor relationships among registered nurses can be the most common example of conflicts. Thus, intra-professional conflict situations are severe issues that can manifest themselves through various cases, affecting different working and personal aspects for Graduate Registered Nurses. Impact of Conflicts Since conflict situations are inevitable, it is necessary to identify how they can influence nursing teams and the GRN’s experiences. According to Hofler and Thomas (2016), these conflicts can affect the quality of care provided, which is harmful to patients. Budin, Brewer, Chao, and Koyner (2013) state that regular conflicts make stress and anxiety appear within nursing teams. These are the first signs of dangerous problems that can develop further. The existing stressful environment can make GRNs desire to leave their positions or work entirely, which makes it difficult for them to perform their duties pr
The language we speak has a drastic effect on our thoughts, beliefs, and habits. While this idea may be somewhat intuitive for all of us, it may be difficult to realize how deeply our minds and the words we utter are interwoven. An essay by Kimmerer (2017) titled “Learning the grammar of animacy” develops the topic with great detail, contributing to understanding this interconnection. In her discussion, Kimmerer (2017) discusses how the grammar of Potawatomi, one of the languages of Native Americans, is different from English grammar. She demonstrates how the English language limits the ability of people to appreciate the personalities of creatures other than people. The author also states that the English language is so arrogant that the only way to be animate is to be a human. While I agree that there is a strong link between language and thoughts, I think that the reason for the English language failing to acknowledge animacy is a strive for efficiency rather than arrogance. In her essay, Kimmerer (2017) states that the significant difference between the Potawatomi language and English is that Potawatomi acknowledges every object as a person. Potawatomi people were very close to nature, and they had very special verbs for “to be a hill” or “to be Saturday.” In other words, Potawatomi is a very personal language, which treats every object in the world as a person. The English language does not have the tools to appreciate the animacy of objects, as the only way for someone or something to be called a “she” or a “he” is to be a human. Therefore, people who can speak only English do not even have a chance to start appreciating the personalities of animals, plants, rocks, and water. Kimmer (2017) concludes her essay with the idea that if we all could treat objects around us as beings rather than mere subjects, things would have been different, and people would try to fit into nature instead of trying to control it. I agree with the author that there is a strong link between words people speak and the ideas they have. Kimmerer (2017) states that when we say that “a tree is not a who , but it , we make that maple an object, we put a barrier between us” (p. 133). This implies that people’s attitudes change drastically depending on how they talk about an object. One does not need to be bilingual to understand this idea. Suppose a person lost a cellphone, which served for five years. On the one hand, one can call this a problem and try to address it. On the other hand, a person can call this situation an opportunity to buy a new phone or to learn how to survive in this hectic world without having a phone. In the first case, a person is likely to be feeling sorrow, while in the other case, one would feel challenged or excited. Thus, by merely changing the way we call things, which is our language, we can change our thoughts and attitude. While the English language does not have the tools to treat everything as animate objects, I disagree that the reason for that is arrogance. Kimmerer (2017) s
Definition The lymphatic system is a circulatory system that is closely related to the blood circulation system. The main purpose of the lymphatic system is to transport water like fluid known as lymph. The lymphatic system is consisted of organs, nodes, and ducts that are all involved in the circulation process. The fluid that is transported by this system is responsible for distributing immune cells all over the body. Due to the anatomy of the lymphatic system, it is sometimes thought to be part of the main circulatory system in the body. Functions The lymphatic system performs various functions in the body. Most of these are closely connected to the body’s defence mechanism. For a start, it is responsible for balancing the amount of fluids and proteins in the circulatory system. When the blood is circulating in the body, about ten percent of the fluid in it is lost. This loss of fluid could be fatal if the lymphatic system malfunctioned. This is because the lymphatic system is the one that collects this fluid and reintroduces it to the blood circulatory system. In the process, some disease causing organisms are filtered off. The other function of the lymphatic system is to ensure immunity and curb the spread of infections. This system acts as the first line of defence in the fight against infections. The capillaries in the lymphatic system carry and filter lymph fluid that consists of antibodies, lymphocytes, and bacteria. When the lymphatic system senses the presence of any of these in the body, it activates the body’s disease fighting mechanism. That way, disease-bearing microorganisms are battled in time. The other function of the lymphatic system is to help in the food digestion process. There are lymphatic vessels that are located along the gastrointestinal tract. These vessels absorb fat from food. Fat is necessary for bodily functions. If there is a malfunction in these vessels, it might result in malnutrition. On the other hand, it may result in excessive fat absorption leading to obesity related complications. Disorders Related to the Lymphatic System One of the most common disorders of the lymphatic system is lymphedema. This happens when lymph fluid is accumulated causing the legs and/or the legs to swell. When this disorder occurs, its effects can be mild or serious depending on the severity of the condition. In some cases, it might lead to infections in the deep tissues of the skin. If this condition persists, it may require surgical intervention. In addition, this condition can be a predisposition for elephantiasis. HIV infection bears a direct connection to the lymphatic system. This is because HIV infections have the ability to by-pass the protection offered by this system. Understanding how these infections are able to do this would be vital to the research on HIV infection management. This system may also be used to deliver medication such antibiotics and anti viral to the infected parts of the body. Lymphatic system is also instrumental to cancer surveillance. This system may provide an avenue for spreading cancerous cells in th
Firefighting has a relatively long and complex history in the United States. From the end of World War II, the position and development of American firefighting have been impacted by a variety of social, political, and economic changes. However, the Cold War and the Civil Rights movement had the most profound impact on the development of this profession. This essay aims to outline how the social and political events had impacted the lives of firefighters in the times of Cold War and the Civil Rights movement, as well as to explore the current opportunities and challenges faced by American firefighters. The Cold War The Cold War was a significant period in the history of United States. The threat of a new world war prompted the government to undertake preventive efforts to ensure the country’s readiness for a significant military conflict. The Cold War propaganda affected all citizens. For instance, according to Rawnsley (2016), many families were enrolled in survival training, which provided people with first aid, firefighting, and rescue skills, thus preparing them for a possible attack. The militarization was at the core of the United States’ civil defense strategy, which affected people from a wide variety of occupations. For the firefighters, militarization has led to a shift in working demographic: “By 1960, over 60 percent of the nation’s firefighters were veterans of the military, creating greater cohesiveness in firefighters’ occupation and binding work groups to work more tightly together” (Tebeau, 2012, p. 337). Civil Rights Movement and Affirmative Action The Civil Rights movement created yet another significant demographic shift in the profession, as African American workers gained access to employment in municipal offices; by 1990s, over 13 percent of firefighters were African Americans (Tebeau, 2012). Changes in the demographics of fire departments raised many issues, including discrimination and impaired cohesiveness of working groups. This led to some important fire department cases that affected the image of the profession on a national level. For instance, the controversy over the New Heaven fire department affirmative action was largely covered in the news and other media. The case of Ricci vs. DeStefano was initiated after the New Heaven fire department discarded the results of a written promotion test that had disproportionately excluded black firefighters (Sarat, 2014). Affirmative action was taken by the fire department to avoid discrimination claims from African American applicants; however, white firefighters who could have received a promotion applied to the court, arguing that the withdrawal of the test was unfair and violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Sarat, 2014). The case received national attention and sparked similar issues in other areas of the country. Conclusion: Current Challenges The two main issues that affect the work of firefighters in the contemporary world are terrorism and technological development. After the 9/11 terror attacks on the World Trade Center, the role of firefighters in counterterrorism efforts has changed. The search and rescue efforts that follow
Art is one of forms of communication used by artists to express their ideas. In addition, it has always been an inseparable part of the process of study historical and cultural heritage of a particular country. Indeed, it is a form of self-expression and self-analysis that artists of all times employed in order to communicate their sacred thoughts to the audience. During ages, there were many art movements that influenced greatly on public opinion about social situation in a particular country and supported political and cultural movements. One of the most significant art movements that gained great attention of people was born at the beginning of the 20 th century in America, and was called Mexican muralism. This movement stands out from other cultural movements, and it is considered to be a second most influential and considerable one after the Italian renaissance. One of the greatest representatives of this movement is a famous Mexican muralist Diego Rivera (Diego María de la Concepción Juan Nepomuceno Estanislao de la Rivera y Barrientos Acosta y Rodríguezis). His works are among the most valuable cultural heritages of the world culture. They celebrate the culture of Mexican people by means of unique paintings in the Mexican murals. One of the most significant murals that tells a lot about Mexican past, present and possible future is the mural of the National Palace in Mexico City. The history of the Mexican muralism began in the beginning of the 1920s with the General Oregon administration. It is, “in many senses a long and complex story, full of contradictions and paradoxes, myths and legends. For some, it was an art movement dominated by three main artists of international renown, one which was Diego Rivera” [1] . At the beginning of the 20s, artists focused on the native traditions of the nation, and murals were the major means of expression because they were accessible to be viewed by everyone regardless class or social position. Governments and businesses provided grants for artists to decorate walls of various institutions, including museums, churches and schools. The murals were used as a technical apparatus to enhance social and cultural communication, “Mexican muralism is heralded as a public art form and many of the tactic claims for its political impact are predicated on the assertion that murals were broadly available to the people” [2] . The movement was led by David Alfaro Siqueiros, Diego Rivera, and José Clemente Orozco. They are called the fathers of the movement and “los tres grandes”. The artists were among the first ones who saw the significance of murals as a strong means of communication their ides to broad public,
Business law is crucial to all corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. The law creates vital structures through which members can associate and operate in a beneficial and amicable manner. Concurrently, it is easy to make decisions on critical matters despite the challenges. This is possible provided the law is followed to the latter. For instance, corporations, partnerships, and LLCs should consider the implications of buying and selling ordinary shares. Most of the business laws indicate clearly whether any liability in the business is limited. In this context, ordinary shareholders also have liquidation rights and they remain liable for dividends within the company. There are preemptive rights attached for shareholders and shareholders have the right to vote in matters affecting their companies. Given the fact that all the partners have equal shares in all corporations, partnerships, and LLCs, they have equal rights in management of the company, equal right to the company capital and also equal rights to the dividends. This indicates why business law and its importance to corporations, partnership (limited and general) and LLCs. Accordingly, the law creates critical provisions to direct the conducts of partners and shareholders. For instance, some chapters of the general business law talks about partnership books and the right of inspection by members. This is beneficial to most corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. The law requires that partnership books should be accessible to all partners throughout. Some sections talks about the rights of partners to formal accounting and the wrongful exclusion from partnerships or forceful repossession of the shares by the partners in the business. In other contexts, the Corporations Act imposes restrictions on the issue of transferring shares by shareholders. Some of the reasons for these restrictions include the fact that a company needs to restrict the transfer of shares in order for the current members to be able to control the activities of the business. Accordingly, the business also needs to be able to maintain its corporate matters without disruptions due to the transfer of shares. Basically, business law allows corporations, partnerships, and LLCs to manage their affairs in a legalized manner. Depending on the number of shareholders determining the major and minor shareholders , the influence of minor shareholders varies according to the business law. This indicates the differences that exist amidst the business laws embraced by corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. In cases where the numerical difference between the majority and minority shareholders is large, then it becomes difficult for the minority shareholders to have influence in the company management. They are simply relegated to passive roles in the company. However, in situations where there are two major groups of shareholders and some minor shareholders, the significance of the minor shareholders becomes more evident according to the