ShantanuT01/DACTYL-Pretraining huggingface dataset:
To begin with, it should be stated that the prior training of the children of the current and former workers of the company is not the best solution, which could be ever found for creating the HR concept. Originally, family companies and family departments are the least effective in accordance with the global business practice. Originally, it should be emphasized that this is obviously the root of the existing problem. (Budhwar and Debrah, 2001) As for the matters of prior training, which is regarded as the possible solution of the appeared problem, it should be emphasized that the results will depend on the aims and goals of this training strategy, and, surely, the performance of the technique. Nevertheless, the HR strategy of the company should reject the family model of the employment. Surely, dynasties may be encouraged, nevertheless, the creation of the family company was the mistake. In the light of this fact, thorough testing of the family departments should be arranged. (Cooke, 2005) As for the matters of compensating the lack of professionals, these are the tasks of the new HR strategy, which should consider the reasons and the realities of the current HR crisis. Training and Performance Management Considering the matters of training, there is strong necessity to emphasize that the necessity to perform the training process originates from the employment crisis. The fact is that, if the company experiences lack of the personnel, and the there is no time to employ new workers (or there is no opportunity to attract the necessary personnel), part of the working assignments may be equally reallocated among the current team. (Bjorkman, Fey, Park, 2007) Originally, the training system should be closely intervened with the encouragement principles, as the workers should have a stimulus for qualification improvement and taking the additional obligations. The fact is that, such practices are widely accepted, nevertheless, most companies do not have enough opportunities and resources to allocate and delegate all the required assignments. Thus, there is strong necessity to cite Brewster Harris (2004, p. 563) from this perspective: Excellent human resource best practice models have been available for some time. Two prominent examples are the U.S. People Capability Maturity Model and the British Investors in People. As excellent as these models are, they are not specific to training systems. Our Training Management Maturity Model features an evolutionary approach to achieving best practice. Coupled with an assessment, analysis and reporting tool, training managers are now able to take measured steps in improving the effectiveness of their training system. Another factor of the HRM, which should be considered by the company is the appraisal system. (De Kok, Uhlaner and Thurik, 2006) Originally, these systems are adopted on the
Abstract Different organizations are defined by the unique characteristics displayed by their workforce. Developing unique behavior enables workers to share responsibilities and attain a strong bond that helps the company to realize its corporate goals. This paper will analyze organizational culture and workforce diversity and evaluate their contribution towards organizational success. Organization Culture Organization culture is defined as a unique and different way of thinking and behaving that is demonstrated by workers from the same organization. It is a characteristic pattern that is distinctive and recognizable, one that enhances the operations carried out in a particular organization (Moffat, & McLean, 2010). For an organization to develop its unique culture, there must be shared understanding between the workers. The shared understanding is derived from the executives, who encourage joint operations. Through the shared understanding, organizations are able to perform better. The coordination that is created within organization’s workforce increases productivity and encourages workers to focus on organizational objectives. In the development
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is increasingly becoming a common method of detecting disease in medical practice. The chapter reviewed looks at the physics of positron emission and why this property of atoms is useful in medical practice. The authors begin with a rough introduction of PET and its application in medicine to detect disease. The article states that PET entails the ejection of a radionuclide from the nucleus of an atom (Cherry and Dahlbom 11). Further decay of these radionuclides results in positrons and neutrons that collide with the surrounding particles and annihilate. Some of the medical uses mentioned in the article include labeling of biomolecules to study the normal functioning of the body, detect disease, study drug pharmacokinetics, and cancer diagnosis (Cherry and Dahlbom 13). Positron emission constitutes one of the ways that nuclei with excess protons decay. A common compound that undergoes this kind of decay is 11C which is used to label biologic compounds. The article lists some of the other radionuclides that decay by this process (Cherry and Dahlbom 14). The decay produces simultaneous protons in opposite directions with 511keV in energy calculated using Einstein’s mass-energy equivalent. Detectors are designed to note and record the annihilation of photons in PET imaging. The imaging systems used in PET scans have several errors that are a result of nonlinearity. Positron range, which is the distance traveled by the positron before reaching the detector, varies and may result in mispositioning in these scans. The interaction between the photons emitted in PET and tissues is also discussed in the article. Also, the chapter discusses the interaction of these radionuclides with other materials such as tungsten and lead (Cherry and Dahlbom 17). The interactions were grouped into Compton scattering, the photoelectric effec
Negative Impact of Tourism on Hawaii Natives and Environment The paper begins by pointing out to the multi-billion dollar nature of the tourism industry. Improvements on technology and transportation in the latter part of the 20 th century have largely led to the growth of tourism in the recent years. The state of Hawaii thrives as a tourist destination due to its warm climate, cultural variation and additional pleasure to a tourist. While tourism has resulted into a prosperous economy of the Hawaiian region, it has had severe consequences on the natives and the environment. Hawaii has struggled to adapt with the rapid changes brought about by tourism, such as the ever-increasing development and expansion of tourism structures (hotels, resorts etc). These and other similar developments have diminished the natives’ capacity to maintain their traditional practices such as fishing, gathering food and medicine which, sequentially, have affected the economic aspects of their life. In addition, the growing disparity among the natives has reduced the economic options available to meet their basic needs. This article is important tot stakeholders as it presents a business model that aids in understanding Hawaii’s approach to tourism and how tourism activities can be tailored so that the natives can also benefit economically. Darowski et al (para. 2) give a critical evaluation of the economic impacts of tourism on the state of Hawaii. The authors assert that although tourism has had positive impacts on the Hawaiian economy, it has had several profound impacts on the natives’ ability to fend for themselves. To justify this bold statement, the authors mention that today, 60 percent of animal and plant species in the state are endangered and although the state has issued regulations to tackle the issue, implementation is a problem. The facts and figures presented throughout the paper are cited as required, and attest to the credibility of the information presented therein. One of the areas that have been heavily affected by tourism is the Hawaiian tradition and culture. Globalization coupled with recent developments have resulted in the natives finding it difficult to maintain their livelihoods with the loss of traditional jobs, making a number of them to turn to the industry to meet their daily needs. Other negative aspects of tourism include environmental issues and government legislation, which have contradicted with the natives’ way of life. I agree with the authors’ assertion that tourism has affected the Native Hawaiian’s way of life negatively as it has reduced their ability to meet their economic need
Awareness is one of the greatest characteristic of all successful actions by man. The ability to act with full conscience helps an individual to overcome distractions by expectations, habits, or even uncertainties (Schuyler, 2010). This indicates that every human being must be trained to act according to strong psychological conviction as well as deep guiding principles of life. Leaders are particularly expected to demonstrate outstanding value systems that can be sustained over a long period of time. Different approaches of training people’s mental capacities have been developed and have proved very efficient especially in psychotherapeutic interventions. This essay will discuss somatic interventions from a broader perspective. It will then elaborate in detail the somatic experiencing (SE) interventions following the impact of disasters among social workers and also the understanding of somatization and meaning for abuse victims. The essay will then focus on somatic interventions for the treatment of trauma. For a long period of time, many organizations have used similar approaches to train their organizational leaders. Organizational consultants have employed various methods of training executives to help them become better leaders and enhance their performance in general. Some consultants, however, have been making a lot of attempts to explore other interventions that may help in the enhancement of organizational performance. Schuyler, a renowned consultant, has made various attempts to conduct research that does not only focus on the training of the mind, but also on the mind-body relationship, particularly as one matures (2010). Earlier researchers pointed out a very key element of knowledge development and leadership: that the most significant learning can be traced to bodily experiences. However, most organizational consultants have ignored the significance of embodied knowing and this is what Schuyler sought to explore. He supports the assertion that well formed leaders can live with extreme levels of stress as well as personal understanding of system dynamics (Schuyler, 2010). The exploration of the physical foundations of integrity is also part of Schuyler’s research. Integrity is defined as the capacity of an individual to hold together and resist the temptation and pressure of external forces. Research findings have revealed that bodily experience-based learning originates from the increasingly known domain of brain plasticity. Different parts of the world, as neuroscientists argue, have varying ways of training the mind and hence significantly different levels of the ability to control the functions of the brain (Schuyler, 2010). In his article, Schuyler presents a comprehensive approach to developing leadership which includes the use of somatic awareness and deliberate training of the mind with an intention of enhancing integrity. This somatic approach incorporates different embodied learning practices and eastern ways of mind training. Many researchers appreciate the fact
Among the brands, owned by Kraft Foods, one can distinguish low-end products that attract price-sensitive buyers. For instance, one can speak about the snack called Wheat Thins distributed predominantly in North America. It is supposed to meet the needs of customers whose purchasing power can vary significantly. Furthermore, such a brand as Planters can also be viewed as a low-end product since its competitive advantage is also based price differentiation. To a great extent, this strategy is critical for the financial performance of this company. Nevertheless, this organization also owns some high-end products. For example, it is possible to mention Gevalia which is considered to be a gourmet coffee (Kraft Foods, 2013). It is more oriented towards clients who are less price-sensitive. Some of the brands owned by this company can be described as cash cows or the products that bring considerable revenues, even though they are not marketed actively (Kotler & Keller, 2011). This description is particularly relevant if one speaks about Wheat Thins that has been popular among clients since the late seventies. Such brands are of great value to the management of this corporation since they are vital for its financial performance. Additionally, it is possible to mention flanker brands or products that belong to the same category (Kotler & Keller, 2011). As a rule, a flanker brand can be viewed as the extension of an existing product category. In this case, one should speak about cheeses such as Knudsen. Yet, this product category also includes such brands as Velveeta which has been sold for more than a century. The development of flanker brands helps Kraft Foods increase its market share. These are some of the main details that can be identified. Overall, one can argue that this company is effective in creating products that can fit various brand categories. The management of this corporation focuses on the so-called cash cows that generate a continuous stream of revenues without requiring considerable investment. This is one of the reasons why they discontinued or sold various brands that could not meet the financial performance standards set by the company. Moreover, Kraft Foods is willing to increase the number of low-end brands that are necessary for increasing the customer base of this organization. Apart from that, this corporation strives to own brands that can be viewed as high-end products by clients. However, this organization purchases companies that can offer such products. In particular, one can mention that this corporation acquired Green & Black’s which is known for its premium-priced goods that are valued by people who attach less importance to the cost of products. This is one of the limitations that should be considered. Moreover, the strategies of Kraft Foods are partly based on the creation of flan
Introduction When Puma experienced efficiency issues in its Swedish warehouse after a rapid growth, the management steered the adoption of a mobile system that could save the situation. This system became one of the most supportive elements of the warehouse afterwards. Therefore, this paper investigates the motive that led to this adoption, the various components of the system and the benefit it had on the firm, employees and customers. Operational issues Puma has always been committed to positioning itself in the marketplace through technology adoption including automation, IT and social media (Laird 2012; Palli, Biogiotti & Melchiorri n.d.). The motive behind the establishment of the mobile system by Puma revolves around three major factors. First, the earlier paper-based system had become inefficient due to the rapid growth of the company. For Puma which dealt with consumer products, efficiency was paramount as it determined the creation of a royal customer base as well as the relationship between the firm, employees and customers. As compared to the computerized system, the older system required the physical efforts of the human resources to be put in all activities which greatly reduced efficiency. Indeed, Palli, Biogiotti and Melchiorri (n.d.) explain how Puma has continued to enhance efficiency through operational systems’ flexibility and performance. The other factor involves errors that led to many customer complaints and unnecessary wastage of resources. It can be argued that unlike an automatic system, a manual system such as the paper-based system can and has resulted into numerous human errors. Therefore, when the system made incorrect deliveries, the customers obviously complained and lost the trust they had in the company. As a matter of fact, the company could not accommodate loss and had to implement a more reliable system. In addition to customer complaints, tangible and intangible resources were wasted. Human resources were employed in large numbers and had to spend more time in order to complete an order which eventually led to low profitability. Another factor that could have driven Puma to use the mobile system was speed. It is apparent that an automated system could work faster than a manual system and the many activities involved in ordering and delivering products required a faster system. Advanced planning and scheduling being important to the company compelled it to think of a system that could synchronize deliveries with warehouse needs. In fact, Puma is not only committed to faster warehouse processes, but has also used speed as a branding strategy. For instance, DigitalBuzz (2012, p.1) observes how the firm uses a discount campaign that is designed to increase the purchasing speed of customers in Mexico. The mobile system The mobile system implemented in Puma comprised of three core components: handheld computer, bar codes and a central server. The hand held computer identifies the correct bay and confirms that the scanned items correspond to the orders. The bar codes separate the incoming and outgoing deliveries by coding them in a manner that the computers can identify each of them. The central s
Introduction According to the Swiss Competition Commission, competition law is the main regulator of a business’s competitive behavior (Swiss Competition Commission). Competition law helps in ensuring that market structures and prices are not manipulated (Swiss Competition Commission). Having a strict competition law helps people to anticipate future conditions, and this goes a long way in helping one to make decisions that would be affected by the competition law with much more certainty. In some ways, it favors its citizens over foreigners and varies from one emirate to another. This paper discusses the problems experienced by the loose nature of the UAE competition law by looking into some of its aspects and critiquing it. Overview The competition law of the UAE came into effect in 2013. Four main rules in the UAE dictate how foreign companies should conduct business. These laws are the Commercial Agencies Law, the Industry Law, the Federal Companies Law, and the Government Laws (US Department of State). The composition and consequence of these laws must be understood. The competition law in the UAE is overseen by the UAE Cabinet and the Ministry of Economy. A minimum of 51% of the ownership of all the companies established in the UAE must belong to UAE nationals and those companies listed on the security market must have maximum foreign ownership of 49% as stipulated by the Federal Companies Law (Swiss Competition Commission). Weak and Ambiguous Legal Structure The UAE legal structure is a hybrid between common law, sharia law, and civil law. It is not clear which law is applicable in what circumstance (Swiss Competition Commission). In addition, numerous economic and non-economic establishments are exempt from law enforcement (Sengupta and Dube). Examples of establishments exempt from competition law are pharmaceutical companies, financial services, telecommunications, government, SMEs, and others (BTI). UAE does not consider precedents in its legal proceedings. This means that it is almost impossible to have a clear picture of how the ruling on a particular legal aspect might turn out (Swiss Competition Commission). Political Decisions It is right to say that the UAE government is not democratic. UAE is mainly ‘sheikhdom.’ The competition law is overseen by the UAE cabinet, Competition Committee, and the Ministry of Economy. This decision-making structure is open to prejudice, and enforcement of the competition law becomes susceptible to unfairness and bias (US Department of State). It is hard for someone to know really what any of the three overseers is res
Oprah Winfrey is one of the most well established show hosts in the world and her show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, is one of the most successful talk shows. She uses a number of techniques to get the attention of her audience. To get the audience’s attention at the beginning of the show is asking enrolling questions, which have the effect of getting the audience involved. Most of these questions are close-ended and the audience is required to respond by raising their hands or responding by a yes or no. The host also makes use of impressive facts about her guests or statistical information on the issue being discussed to grab the attention of the audience. Another technique used by Oprah is powerful statements of declarations. These statements are normally facts that the audience can relate to. They set the tone for the show and get the attention of the audience. Maintaining the attention of the audience through the entire show is very important. One technique used by Oprah is that she speaks in a loud and clear voice and varies her vocal patterns to generate interest. This ensures that the audience can easily follow that is being said and does not get bored by a monotone. Oprah also ensures that she shifts attention from her guests to the audience to make them feel involved in the ongoing conversation and therefore maintain their attention. The techniques used by Oprah have a number of effects on the audience. By asking questions and prompting a response, the audience ensures that the audience is physically and mentally active. Statements of declarations make the audience relate to what the host is saying. Such assertions are also memorable and grab the attention of the audience helping to keep them engaged all through the show.