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Leadership philosophy entails value-based ideas that determine the source of power, behaviors, and actions of leaders. It is supported by a set of beliefs and values since it involves a way of thinking and making decisions. Philosophy offers a foundation or reference points where actions, decisions, plans, and processes are built. Moreover, leadership philosophy tends to connect leadership with morality and ethics, trust, and humanity. This paper intends to explore my leadership philosophy and provide analysis based on the Clifton-Strengths assessment. My core beliefs and values are honesty, kindness, courage, achievement, health, positivity, determination, dependability, friendship, and creativity. They help me understand and improve my ability to fulfill my goals by offering an unwavering guide. Since effective leadership requires a sense of responsibility, knowledge, and integrity, my values align with professional philosophies (Moore Foundation, 2016). I strive to keep improving my leadership qualities to remain innovative and strong. My vision is to become a resourceful, approachable, courageous, and respectable leader. My mission is to provide affordable, accessible, and quality leadership service and offer guidance and insights to people, and enable them to attain meaningful lives. My top themes from the Clifton-Strengths assessment are relator, intellection, positivity, responsibility, and learner. I am interested in learning new skills and developing positive experiences to improve my capabilities (Chavez et al., 2019). My responsibility strength encourages me to enhance my accountability and remain focused on the achievement of desired results, including operating in a challenging environment. It influences me to show commitment, maintain integrity, lead by example, enhance my organization, and make an effort to promote success. My responsible behaviors inspire me to develop positive attitudes towards work and show determination in influencing positive outcomes (Duggan et al., 2015). My restorative strengths imply that I am focused on solving problems and eliminating issues hindering the achievement of the set objectives. I evaluate the cause of a problem, point out what went wrong, and take the necessary measures to find a long-lasting solution. The relator strength encourages me to understand the dreams, fears, goals, and feelings of others while making it possible for them to understand my
Company Analysis Waste Management Inc offers comprehensive waste management services. The company has a long history in the waste management business since 1894 with its offices located in Downtown Houston, Texas. The company has an extensive association of collection and management of waste operations with over 431 collection operations, 381 transfer locations, 286 disposal sites, 17 waste to energy plants and 134 recycling plants, 119 landfill gas projects and 6 autonomous power production projects. Performance The revenue of the company has been steady for the past five years with an average growth of 3.2 per cent. The company has demonstrated a remarkable increase of dividend per share over the past five years with an average dividend growth rate of 9.6 per cent. The company has established a strong distribution network and existing market share of about 30 per cent bringing a level of stability in its revenue, operating margin and profitability in the past five years can be found on the Graph below. Five-year profitability comparison The company’s margins are higher than the industry’s margins indicating cost efficiency of company. The company is a service company dealing with collection and management of waste. The waste collected is recycled and used in the generation of power. By 2003, the company was already returning profits in free cash to its shareholders in form of dividends. The company had expressed interest in acquiring its competitor Republic Services, Inc in July 2008 placing a bid of $34 per share, however, this offer was rejected and the company made another attempt in August the same year raising the offer to $37 per share. Unfortunately, this bid was also rejected and Waste Management, Inc finally withdrew the bid in October, 2008 citing that it was in a financial turmoil. YEAR                         2010           2011          Price per share(In dollars)  31.14          31.18         Outstanding share number     2,818,609      2,961,433     Market cap                   87,771,484.26  92,337,480.94  Market cap= Price per share* Outstanding share number The above shows Waste management Inc, stock price in comparison to the market cap index and how price per share affect the market capital directly. Competition analysis Competition in the waste management industry is moderate. Price war in 1990’s created by mergers and acquisitions consolidated the industry resulting in a few players in the industry. Waste management Inc largest competitors are Allied Waste management, Inc, Republic Services, Inc and Waste Connections, Inc. all three are very competitive companies. Although Waste Management, Inc is the largest environmental services company in the US, Allied Waste Management Industries presents formidable competition. The company has 310 collection companies serving 10 million customers drawn from the residential, industrial and commercial sectors. In addition, it operates 166 transfer stations, owns 169 active landfills coupled with 57 recycling states extending these services to 37 states. Republic Services, Inc is ranked as the third environmental services company which also is a
Introduction In the article, Jiang and Zheng (2017) discuss the impact of economic growth on pollution in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) Urban Agglomeration in China. The authors review previous research on the topic, as well as on the experiences of other countries. The critical debate raised by Jiang and Zheng (2017) is that of economic development versus environmental sustainability. The present paper will seek to identify the problem the authors are addressing and the position against which they are contending, as well as to evaluate the authors’ solution to the problem. Main body The critical problem that the authors are attempting to address in the article is the effect of economic growth on pollution. The authors reflect on the impact of foreign trade on environmental sustainability in China, stating that “China’s process of economic growth propelled by foreign trade has been relying too much on growing inputs provided by various environmental service” (Jiang & Zheng, 2017, p. 2625). The conflict between economic development and pollution has become a growing concern of a number of countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea, and Japan. With the rise of production caused by the improvement of foreign trade conditions, the country’s environmental resources are being depleted. In addition, large-scale manufacturing facilities increase the emissions of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, contributing to climate change. In many developed countries, the governments sought to take action on the issue by establishing local and national regulations, affecting both domestic and foreign companies. In China, the situation has been similar, and local authorities sought to alleviate the environmental impact of economic development, achieving no substantial success to this day. The authors argue against the common perception that economic development and foreign trade were ultimately beneficial for China, relying on both economic and environmental evidence. For example, the results of the study show that foreign trade was positively linked to pollution emission in the target area of the YRD (Jiang & Zheng, 2017). However, the authors also provide information regarding the economic impact of high pollution emissions in support of their argument. Specifically, Jiang and Zheng (2017) consider the effect of pollution increase on the total annual income in China, noting that losses due to undesirable environmental consequences account for 8-10% of the country’s annual income. Therefore, the authors show that not only do foreign trade and economic development affect the country’s environmental sustainability, they also result in long-term costs that impair its economic growth. As part of their exploration of the issue, the authors acknowledge that governmental regulations are an es
What do you think were root causes for Chiquita’s actions in Columbia? Colombia was a key concern to the company’s day-to-day operations. The emergence of terrorist groups in the region became a major issue in Columbia because systems had to be changed in order for them to accommodate terror-based regimes. The absence of a stable government that was able to defend its citizens and assure the company’s safety left Chiquita with no choice. With the increasing need for Chiquita to protect its employees and properties, the company had to pay the terrorists some money for its own protection. There was no law that barred the company from making payments to non-designated terrorists group, and it was only logical and fair for the company to provide security to its employees and property by using all means possible. Do you think Chiquita or its managers had a choice? The company and its managers had no better way of dealing with their predicament. They had to ensure that their employees were protected in order to continue their daily production and meet their market demands. Quitting their operations in Colombia would have led to a severe loss of this staple commodity and affect consumers the world over. The main activity for Chiquita in Colombia was banana trade, and it encompassed planting, harvesting, processing, distributing, and marketing. Colombia has a vast area of diverse geography consisting of highlands, mountains, rain forests, tropical grasslands and vast coastlines. All these factors account for Chiquita’s choice of Colombia as a fertile ground on which to base its operations. Ecologically, Colombia is one of the world’s most bio-diverse countries. Bananas are tropical fruits and Colombia’s climate made this area the ideal place to grow them. Their continued action was also was also propelled by the company’s desire to prevent political and economic downfall of Colombia, an ally of United States of America. Chiquita’s actions in Colombia were further fueled by the fact that as a large multinational company the business enjoyed economies of scale and reduced competition. Entry into any monopolistic market calls for a large amount of upfront capital, and this discourages smaller companies from entering the trade. Possession of the large amount of capital in form of land and money ensured the monopolization of major factors of the banana trade by Chiquita. This predisposition gave Chiquita an upper hand in this trade compared to other companies. What other companies do you think should be worried about Chiquita’s experience? Other production and processing companies should be worried about Chiqui
Introduction Curricula have a significant role in the education process as they clearly define how educators and students should spend their time to achieve outstanding results. It is possible to say that a curriculum determines the learning outcomes and individuals’ ability to apply acquired knowledge to practice. However, designing the curriculum can be a challenging task because it should consider various aspects of learners’ development, including not only academic performance but personal development and intelligence. Thus, it is necessary to develop a comprehensive curriculum addressing individuals’ needs along with classic learning standards. There are several methods in which a curriculum can be organised, two of which are based on aims and knowledge. The main differences between these approaches are that the first one is based on achieving learning objectives and meeting personal needs while the second one concentrates on gained knowledge; these points will be discussed in detail below. Basing on my own background, I will discuss the curriculum about accounting. My major in undergraduate is Accounting and Finance. Therefore, I am interested and eager to learn more about the curriculum in accounting, at the undergraduate level in particular. Because of the familiarity with accounting, the study on this field seems to be more convenient. The purpose of the accounting curriculum is to ensure that lessons are organised in a way to help students in preparing for their future occupation effectively. It means that the curriculum should be examined and tailored to this objective. As accounting involves various stakeholders, such as potential investors, private individuals, and corporations, they may have different perceptions. The primary question this paper answer is: Should the curriculum be the aims-based or knowledge-based approach to study in accounting? The objective of the paper is to analyse each of these approaches to curriculum, outlining their strong and weak points, and conclude which of them is the most effective in the field of accounting. The report provides a literature review on existing studies on the issue and develops an argument based on the findings. The paper features several studies that address both types of curriculum, discussing their benefits and potential limitations. In addition, the report offers a discussion of the selected researches and their arguments and provides a possible example of an effective curriculum. The report concludes that an aims-based approach to developing a curriculum should be used in accounting as it is more beneficial for students. Importance of Curriculum In education, the topic of curricula is vital as they are the basis for the teaching content and methods (Null 2017; Taylor et al. 2015). It is vital for educators to develop an a
The report discusses the basics of community service diplomacy through the review of the case study. The story that serves as a background for the work exemplifies the typical sexual problems that arise among mentally disabled people. Thus, it reveals the case of two adults who suffer from intellectual disabilities but want to live independently from their parents. Social Principles as a Background of Community Serving Dwelling on four core principles of social justice, which are participation, access, equity, and rights, one may outline the plan of clients’ treatment in similar situations. Therefore, participation involves an inclusion of a mentally retarded individual in all the types of social activities. Since marriage is considered to be a civil institution, every person has a right to be involved in it. Moreover, in the client’s case, her boyfriend, who faces similar challenges, can become a support for her, for he can understand her feelings. Any social principle has a two-sided target. Consequently, the participation principle must be overtaken the community service as well. In this interpretation, the factor implies the service’s obligations to plan and organize the activities of the community (“Health Properties in Australia” par. 2). Access principle underlines the rights of a future couple for receiving the appropriate healthcare services. The equity principle emphasizes that Anna, together with her boyfriend, should be susceptible to no discriminations within their surrounding community. According to the recent New South Wales regulation, “people with disability have the same human rights as other people” (Family & Community Services 6). Therefore, living together, which is the couple’s primary aim, represents their full integrity. Finally, the last principle serves as a reiteration of the previous ones and underlines the political, legal, and social rights of intellectually disabled individuals. Consequently, due to the four core principles, Anne and Bruce may realize their social interests as well as satisfy their innate desires. Supporting the Personal Values at Work There is a strong tendency for the employees to question the appropriateness of decisions that are made by them at work. According to Sonia Jaspal, most of the modern workers feel their rights to be limited in the workspaces. Therefore, it is hard for them to raise any objections to the orders (par. 7). The cases of mental disabilities are the most challenging in this respect since they evoke a wide range of moral implications. In the given situation, I rely on a consistent correlation between my persuasions and the acting standards of a community service work. Thus, I apply such values as personal independence, love, and care. In other words, due to my personal opinion, Anna and Bruce have an undeniable right for keeping in touch and living together since they reveal warm feelings t
Executive summary The healthcare report analyses the external labour market factors that would impact the human resource planning in the near future. The Australia’s healthcare sector is currently being faced with high workforce shortages. The demand for the healthcare services has continued to increase as the number of the healthcare providers (supply) continue to decrease. As a result a demand-supply imbalance has been created. There has been labor mobility as healthcare professionals are leaving the profession to other well paying jobs. As a result there has been an artificial shortage. The education system although being among the best. Lacks policies to encourage more students take healthcare related courses. It also lacks policies that would be applied to tap healthcare graduates who end up working overseas. The sector depends on the ageing population which will retire soon and demand the healthcare services. It has been recommended that the industry need to co-operate with the government to address the issues. Policies need to be put into place to address the issues as soon as possible. Introduction The Australia’s healthcare industry plays a major role in the nation’s economy whereby the private and public expenditure account for 10% of the national GDP (Natalie, Clausen & Tania 2012). The healthcare sector is a complex industry is since individual players have to ensure that the safety and the wellbeing of patients are guaranteed. Most importantly, the workforce in this sector is very vital as it oversees the wellbeing and the welfare of all nationals. For instance, both the public and the private workers in the healthcare industry play a critical role as the health of employees in other sectors solely depends on them (Natalie, Clausen & Tania 2012). Therefore, the issue of human resource management is very important in the healthcare industry. The industry consists of nurses, doctors, dentists, psychiatrists, surgeons, clinicians, and therapists, among other healthcare professionals. In order for the healthcare industry to thrive well, it is important to meet the needs of the workforce. This is achieved through the human resource planning (HRP), which is a process involving labor markets needs forecasting to ensure that organizations in that particular industry are able to meet the needs of the human resource (Deb 2006, p.86). In reference to the healthcare industry, HRP is critical as the industry is competitive and is often affected by external forces. The aim of the paper is to compile a workforce planning report for the Australian healthcare Association. The report analyses the external labor market factors that could have an impact on the HRP of organizations in the healthcare industry. Moreover, the report gives viable recommendations that could be used by organizations in the healthcare industry to respond to the external factors. E
Starting a restaurant/bar The case of starting the business for the two friends, Lou and Jose, has implications in terms of entity, Laws and regulations. The best business entity for this choice of business is a partnership. The reason for this selection is that there is scanty information on the experiences of the two friends with regard to management of a restaurant as well as a bar. If the assumption is that the two friends have business management skills, a general form of partnership is ideal (Bevans, 2006, p 73). There is also ready capital funding from the investor. Since the agreement with the investor s that the investor gains a percentage ownership, the implication draws management commitment to Lou and Jose. Taxation implications During the first years of the operation of a partnership, it is expected that operating losses may be incurred. As a result, these losses are shared amongst the partners operating the business. The implication is that the returns of the partners is not nominated for taxation, but could be exempted. Secondly, in comparison with other business entities like corporations, taxation is done at the level of investor or partner with regard to business earnings (Smith, 2009, p 6). Due to these tax benefits, this form of business entity is ideal for these entrepreneurs. Liability issues A general partnership in this case has an unlimited liability. This comes as a disadvantage to the partners since there is lack of protection of the partners’ assets in the event of creditors claim. However, for this kind of arrangement, the risk to the partners is low considering the fact that capital will be provided by an investor who will own the business partially. Laws and regulations The laws and regulations for starting a restaurant require compliance to some laws and regulations. Some of the laws and regulations require a registration certificate in the state, health department regulations certificates, fire department permits, sales tax registration, building, and construction permit. Other regulations that require compliance will be acquisition of state liquor license for the operation of the bar. The major risks involved in running a restaurant are financial. The business is a lucrative venture but it does not have direct success particularly in its start up stages (Lee, 2005) Birth clinic business start-up The two friends do not have sponsorship able to finance their business start up costs. Depending on their mode of running the business, they can choose either a partnership or sole proprietorship. The ideal entity in their case would be a general partnership. As the business will be in its initial stages