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Introduction Small dog boarding Business deals with taking care of small dogs. A large number of families own pets especially dogs. This has called for the need for dog care given that the owners have little time to spare for their pets. The households are willing to delegate the responsibility of taking care of the pets. This business encompasses all the services that are offered to improve and maintain the good health of the dogs. Bragonier (2007) posits that SWOT analysis is essential in the running of the business because it helps the management to analyze the business at a glance. The Balanced Scorecard Table.                      Objective                                                      Measurement                                                      Target                                                                           Internal             Effectiveness of the strategies of the business in the market  The price charged                                                $100 per day for each dog
About the company Tootsie Roll Industries is based in the United States and it deals with the production of food items that have high levels of Carbohydrates and sugar. The company was established in 1896 and it operates in the confectionery industry. Currently, it is a public company that trades on the New York Stock Exchange with the ticker symbol TR. Currently, the shares of the company are trading at $31.86 per share. Further, the company has a market capitalization of 2.0 billion. At the end of the year 2014, the total revenue of the company amounted to $544 million while the operating income totaled to $84 million, an equivalent of 15.4% of sales. The net income for the year amounted to $63 million. The total assets at the end of the year 2014 amounted to $910 million, while liabilities and equity amounted to $220 million and $691 million. A review of the balance sheet shows that the company has more equity than debt in the capital structure. A review of the trend of the performance of the company over the years shows that the performance of the company has improved. Finally, the company has engaged more than 2000 employees. The paper seeks to analyze various aspects of budgeting for Tootsie Roll Industries. Reasons for budgeting There are a number of reasons why companies need to prepare and manage budgets on a period basis. The first reason is that budgets enable the management to plan for the future (Brigham & Michael, 2009). In this case, the budget aids the management in developing a direction for the entity. It also facilitates the development of future policies for the organization. Also under planning, budgets aid management in planning for problems that might arise in the future. Finally, as a way of planning for the organization, budgets helps the management in setting standards that can control the use of available resources (Collier, 2010). The second reason why companies need to prepare budget is that it aids in delivering important information on matters that deal with the capabilities of resources. An example is that a cash budget gives information on the ability of the company to generate revenue and pay for expenses. Further, a budget encourages coordination across various departments and units because the plan for a specific period is communicated to various employees (Brigham & Michael, 2009). This contributes to the achievement of the overall objective of the entity. Thus, if the company carries out proper budgeting, then it serves as an effective tool for planning and controlling (Brigham & Michael, 2009). Positive outcome The positive outcomes that are likely to be reported when budgets are carried out effectively are reduced costs and improved profits. This is based on the fact that budgets aids in effective management of costs and this has a positive impact on the performance of the company. As a result, the elements in the budget will be equivocal to achievement of the intentions of a company. Besides, the company will be able to track different budget performance matrices over a specified period of time. Negative outcome The negative outcomes that are likely to be reported when budgets ar
Summary Apple Inc’s, a multinational corporation, headquarters are in Cupertino, California. It deals with a wide range of products and services including computer hardware and software, consumer electronics, and digital distributions. Developing stakeholder buy-in and commitment is a vital element for the successful implementation of the organization’s strategies. To get stakeholders to buy in and commit to the strategies, an organization can use negotiations and communication strategies. Negotiations According to Harper (2003), before commencing the negotiation process, the organization should identify key stakeholders necessary for the successful implementation of a strategy (p.130). Depending on the role of the stakeholder in the implementation of a strategy, the organization can initiate the negotiations at the onset of the planning process or at the stage where the input of the stakeholder will be necessary. This strategy is appropriate when the stakeholder and the organization have divergent objectives. Over the years, Apple Inc. has portrayed, in the media, unfavorable light due to the effect of its products on the environment when not properly disposed of. Apple Inc. can use negotiation strategy with environmental groups when initiating programs that will ensure proper disposal of the organization’s non-recyclable hardware products. This strategy will help Apple Inc. to assess the environmental groups’ attitude and their willingnes
Introduction In the theory of world evidentiary law, the burden of proof is understood as a specific measure of the necessary behavior of the party in the process, which is the main responsibility for the conduct of proof. The party which takes the burden of proof lies must convince an examining person of the existence of certain factual elements in accordance with a given standard of proof or degree of certainty. The standard of proof indicates how persuasive or evidentiary the evidence must be in order to meet the burden of proof. The Key Points In Switzerland, as noted by Schweitzer, ‘the question of allocation of the evidentiary burden is closely linked to the existing arbitrators’ independent initiative’ (23). It concerns the search for evidence and the presence of the parties entrusted to arbitrators’ duty to disclose the evidence. The principle may be applied to both parties (the plaintiff and the defendant) who must provide evidence of the circumstances to which they refer as a basis for their claims or objections. Conclusion It is shown in the study that direct appeals of court members express a high threshold of decision-making in accordance with the legislation and judicial practice. But when using the claimed degree of faith in the accuracy of the plaintiff’s claims as a predictor of satisfaction of the plaintiff’s claim in a civil suit, the probability of satisfaction is 50% with the declared criminal record of only 63% (Schweitzer 21). The author further concludes that there is no difference between the expected threshold of decision-making for members of the courts and the general public. Work Cited Schweizer, Mark. The Civil Standard of Proof: What is It, Actually? Preprints of the Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods, no. 2013/12, 2013.
Most people enter the nursing profession with a sincere desire to help people and contribute to their well-being. However, the obstacles to providing appropriate treatment are common in health care and often cause distress and burnout among medical workers. In such conditions, it is necessary for nurses to be able to maintain professional boundaries and not to rely on patients in fulfilling their natural emotional needs. Therefore, constant discussion of the features of professional behavior is required to develop needed awareness, which leads to a better quality of provided medical services, healthier work atmosphere, and, ultimately, improved well-being of medical professionals. The nature of a nurse-patient relationship involves various emotional aspects. Patients see medical workers as benevolent people providing crucial help when they are in their most vulnerable states. Such perception can impose an unnecessary burden on nurses’ intrinsic intention to perform their duties to the best of their abilities. When nurses feel powerless to influence change, they can become less sensitive to the ethical side of the practice and even fail to address it (Grace, 2017). In this case, professional boundaries between nurses and patients could be crossed or violated. Organizational procedures aimed at developing ethical competencies of medical workers should be thoroughly implemented. One of the core competencies defined in The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretative Statement relates to the development of mindfulness, which is important for the establishment of proper communication standards in nursing practice (Butts & Rich, 2019). Medical workers such as nurses and physicians “need mindfulness on a minute-by-minute basis for providing safe and competent care” (Butts & Rich, 2019, p. 76). Exercising mindfulness allows nurses to be aware of the influence of their emotions, prejudices, and fears on decision-making and the outcomes of patient treatment. It also supports their ability to notice the blurring of professional boundaries in medical settings. Adherence to ethical standards of professional behavior is essential for providing safe patient care. The development of mindfulness and awareness could be fostered by constant discussions included in various organizational activities in the workplace. Therefore, nurses can receive necessary support for maintaining professional boundaries and increasing the level of competence, which, in its turn, can positively influence the quality of health care in medical facilities.
Introduction Success is a word that all the human beings use a number of times during their social life. It is been used, discussed and researched frequently by the social scientists and psychologists. In this world so many people have been trying hard for success, many are achieving success, and others are not fortunate. They are doomed and buried in their endeavors to accomplish success. Many unfortunate have been perusing success for long years, but some are getting it almost suddenly without much hard work. Success is the very concept upon which many wars have been fought between countries and many innocent were killed. Success to one man may be the dominion over another; to another man it may be his internal gratification. Often we consider the word success as the binary opposite of failure, and success of a person is measured largely based on the failure of someone else. Since all the words are only symbols and meaning is added to it later by general consensus, the word success also gets several meanings according to the context in which it is used. The meaning of Success The etymology of the word success says that it is derived from the Latin word ‘successus’ which means ‘an advance, succession, happy outcome’, and it is first recorded in 1586 (*5). The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary defines the term success as “the achievement of a desired aim, or of fame, wealth or social position” (*1). Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary gives the definition “favorable or desired outcome; also: the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence” (*2) Other dictionaries define success as “The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted [or] The gaining of fame or prosperity” (*3), “An event that accomplishes its intended purpose”, “A state of prosperity or fame” (*4) etc. so, all the dictionary meanings directs us to the meaning that success is achieving something; that may be money, fame or prosperity. Many of the successful men in the world have endeavored to define the term success. Bessie Stanley defines success as follows: He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has left the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who has never lacked appreciation of earth’s beauty or failed to express it; who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had; whose life was an inspiration; whose memory a benediction. (*6) Here Stanley’s definition gives a big list as the parameter of success. Thoreau’s strong belief in self-reliance made him say that “I have learned that if one advances confidently in the
Introduction Gender issues are increasingly significant for the global community nowadays. The question of equal treatment is yet to be applied to representatives of all types of gender differentiation. It is crucial to critically assess some of the current issues that drive the modern gender discussion. The Trans-bathroom debacle and overall rights of trans people to leading a full life are among the most pressing problems in the field. The authors discussed to provide an overview of the issues and propose solutions to the problem. Trans-Bathroom Debacle One of the issues on the LGBT movement’s agenda is the problem of the definition of “biological sex” and the “bathroom bills.” The article emphasizes the ambiguity of the former and the inconsistency of its use in terms of legislation. Public restroom entrance rules should not employ notions that are in any way unclear, especially when it comes to laws concerning gender issues. The article suggests that the struggle for the accessible use of public restrooms is a symbol of active participation in socio-political life (Sudai, n.d., p. 2). The author provides historical examples of such a kind of struggle that determined various aspects of modern social life. Sudai examines the relationship between human biology and social conventions that determine the debate around transgender rights today. The distinction between the notions of biological sex and gender identity is of utmost importance here, as the conservatives maintain that the “sex” category is limited exclusively to biological sex. LGBT rights supporters claim that the legal understanding of human biology should include gender identity as well. Sudai (n.d.) emphasizes that no research has yet sufficiently delineated the two sexes from the biological standpoint, which is to say that there are multiple biological aspects that the two sexes share (p. 3). The author describes how sex-dimorphism theory and sex-segregation bathrooms joint efforts to reduce the presence of women in the public space to a male-controlled area, providing public lavatories for women to determine their place in society. Sudai (n.d.) points out that in legal matters, there are two positions: sex essentialism versus gender essentialism (p. 11). Pro-transgender activists are emphasizing that sex is related to the brain and the feeling of identity, not only biology. Based on scientific evidence, Sudai (n.d.) concludes that genital differentiation cannot serve as sex indicators due to their inconsistency with other sex features (p. 18). Although certain differences in cognitive functioning in men and women have been established, it is not enough to form the grounds for dimorphism theory. The author, therefore, concludes that there is no sound reason to believe that gender identity is linked to brain processes. Sudai suggests that neither side of the trans-bathroom debate should resort to the arguments pertaining to biological differences, as they are misleading. Instead, both conservatives and progressives should look upon the is
The social determinants of health are the conditions in the environment in which people live, learn, work, play, worship, and age. I agree that the social environment in which people live can affect their health status. Health outcomes are not determined solely by biological factors or access to quality health care (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d.). Resources that improve the quality of life can significantly impact the health of a population. Examples of these resources include safe and affordable housing, access to education, public safety, availability of healthy food, local emergency services, and an environment free of life-threatening toxins (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, n.d.). I also support the recent shift in the view that it is solely up to the individual to influence their health in favor of recognizing the significant impact of external influences on it. In the modern world, very little depends on the individual. At first glance, he can choose what to eat, whether to exercise, and whether to seek medical care in a timely manner. In fact, most of the choices that affect health are made by the marketing machine, the government, and life circumstances. For example, modern advertising presses from all sides, forcing one to choose specific products that are often not conducive to a healthy lifestyle. The need to work hard to earn money for these products pushes people to sacrifice a healthy sleep schedule and exercise. This chain has many links, but the result is always the same: people’s health is largely not up to them. External factors also indirectly affect health, such as health inequalities. When I read the CDC (2022) report on these inequalities, I was most surprised by the racial and ethnic inequalities. In an era of globalization and liberalization of society, a phenomenon like racism must be eradicated. The field of health care is one in which treating people equally is sometimes vital. That is why I believe that racial and ethnic discrimination in this area must be eradicated in the first place.
Introduction While assessing the completed action research project, a researcher receives opportunities to pay attention to the possible strengths and weaknesses of the finished study (Glanz, 2014). The purpose of this report is to evaluate the action research conducted by Jane Hollis on the problem of technology effects on students’ enthusiasm that was published in 1995. The report discusses the area of focus, research questions, the locus of control, data collection strategies, ethics, the reflective stance, action, and personal reflection. Area of Focus The purpose of Hollis’s (1995) action research is to describe the technology effects on the students’ enthusiasm that is related to studying sciences. Hollis (1995) referred to class and home activities associated with learning science. This area of focus involves both teaching and learning because the attention is paid to the teacher’s methods of integrating the technology and to changes in students’ learning. Such an area of focus allows determining how the teacher’s interventions can directly affect the students’ learning (McNiff, 2013). This approach is effectively used in the discussed study. Research Questions The main research question for the study is how the implementation of technologies in the science course can affect the students’ enthusiasm related to learning the course topics (Hollis, 1995). It is possible to note that Hollis succeeded in answering the question using the available resources (Mills, 2014). The reason is that she focused on answering such additional sub-questions as changes in students’ attitudes to learning sciences and differences in studying sciences in the class and at home. Locus of C
Executive Summary Chimbusco International Limited is the company that operates in the real estate segment in New Zealand with its current specialization in Flat Bush in Auckland. Thus, apart from the high profitability and attractiveness of the region to the foreign and national customers, the company seeks to maximize its profits by engaging in direct contact with the consumers. The literature review clearly states that these assumptions are rational and underlines the need to focus on social media, as the Internet continues to rise in its popularity in New Zealand and worldwide. To discover this question, a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods was used. In this case, quantitative questionnaires with 15 questions were designed and distributed to 60 participants. Meanwhile, ten interviews were conducted after the data was collected to unveil the selected topic in detail. Taking advantage of this method was of high importance, as it would help balance the benefits and drawbacks of both chosen strategies. The findings were analyzed with the help of descriptive statistics, diagrams, and categorization. Consequently, it was revealed that the respondents with a high level of income would be interested in being in direct contact with the company. At the same time, there was a clear correlation (0,714) between the recognition of the company and the desire of the customers to engage in a relationship with it. Thus, some of them would be eager to discover opportunities with the firm after conducting sufficient research. Apart from the fact that 80% of the participants were satisfied with the services, some wanted to improve them while making them more personal. At the same time, both current and potential clients underlined the importance of loans (58%), legal advice (16.4%), and transportation (3.3%). The respondents believed that it could help them resolve their financial problems, minimize the cases of fraud, and make the overall process more convenient. As for marketing preferences, the consumers preferred to be contacted directly by means of the Internet (50%) and social media (38.5%), as these aspects were rapidly gaining popularity and recognition worldwide. A combination of these features clearly determines the factors that have to be improved before initiating contact with the help of Internet tools and social media. Based on this analysis, the company has to improve its competitive advantage and value proposition by enhancing the quality of the provided services and adding transportation. At the same time, it is essential to focus on intimacy to build a trusting relationship with the clients, as it will increase Chimbusco International Limited’s recognition and consumer base. Including these values in training programs can be one of the solutions. However, at the same time, it is vital to pay vehement attention to resource allocation, as it will help determine the financial capacity that can be invested in new marketing campaigns. After this assessment, the company can take advantage of the principles of SEO (Search Engine Optimisation), social