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Executive Summary Innovative Aluminum Closets will specialize in designing quality aluminum closets. The entrepreneur’s motivation to venture into the storage solutions market was spurred by identification of the high demand for creative storage solutions. The firm will not only ensure that its closet systems offer efficiency with reference to storage but also address the customers’ aesthetic needs. This goal will be achieved through the provision of high-quality aluminum closet designs. The firm intends to grow progressively by developing a strong customer base. This goal will be achieved by ensuring that the customers’ closet systems needs are duly addressed. Therefore, the firm’s will ensure that its closet systems are customized effectively to promote the rate of customer retention. Innovative Aluminum System will target the institutional and individual customers. A slim management team will facilitate the firm’s operations to minimize the overhead cost. However, the firm will ensure that individuals in the management and operational levels are adequately qualified. The firm will market its products through traditional and conventional methods such as advertising through online and print media. The adoption of the direct and indirect sales strategy will enable the firm to generate high sales revenue and profit. Mission   * Innovative Aluminum Closets intends to become the leading provider of innovative aluminum closet systems. Objectives By venturing into the home storage solutions market, Innovative Aluminum Closets intends to achieve the following objectives.  1. To grow the firm’s market share by 25% within the first year of its operation.  2. To progressively attract and retain customers by offering customized closet systems in accordance with the customers’ quality and design specifications.  3. To progressively grow the sales revenue by 30% annually to maximize the firm’s profitability. Company summary Company ownership Innovative Aluminum Closets is a small private limited company that is registered under the Company’s Act in the United Arab Emirates. The founder, Mr. Mohammed Bin Twafiq, will own the firm. Company location The firm is located in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Start-up summary The firm intends to venture into the home organization market in the United Arab Emirates. The rationale of venturing into this market has arisen from identification of the high market opportunities. The firm’s core product will include offering customized aluminum closets. A human resource base of 40 employees will facilitate the firm’s operational activities. The firm will ensure that the employees possess different specialties to ensure effective and efficient operations. Service The firm will deliver unique experiences to its customers through its customized aluminum closets. The unique experience will be attained by focusing on offering clients perfect aluminum closets designs and ensuring that the products are aligned to the customer’s needs. Innovative Aluminum Closets will be committed to maintaining a long-term relationship with its clients. This move will enable the firm
Introduction With the world facing globalization, all the spheres of human activities have been subjected to tangible changes. Recently, the work of the International Accounting Standards Committee has faced the issue of harmonizing accounting standards for them to be beneficial for both business and society (Braithwaite and Drahos 121). This is why the financial statements of the enterprises started presenting information “about the financial position, performance, and changes in the financial position of an enterprise that is useful to a wide range of users in making economic decisions” (Idowu and Filho 19). Within the next ten years, the International Accounting Standards Board is likely to release an International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) which will require extensive disclosure of a corporation’s environmental and social impacts; the process of this standard is going to consist in the organizations’ reporting about their compliance to ten universal business principles and making their reports transparent and comparable rather than simply information-packed. Main text The new IRFS will make the organizations keep to universal business principles, which will ensure the transparency of their financial reports. These principles focus on human rights protection, avoiding human rights abuses, recognizing the right to collective bargaining, fighting with compulsory labor and demanding the abolishment of child labor, eliminating discrimination at the working place, being environmentally conscious, and using environmentally friendly technologies (Kubr and International Labor Office 528). The tenth principle was adopted in 2004 and it consists in fighting corruption in all its forms (Suder 12). Therefore, the new IRFS will make the organizations report on keeping to these principles thus contributing to the company’s social responsibility. Moreover, according to the new IRFS, the organizations will have to submit annual sustainability reports which will allow assessing their impact on the society and environment. These reports are going to be more detailed than environmental or social reports which most of the large organizations have to release at present (Rugendyke 142) because they will provide an assessment of “the sustainability of the enterprise’s operations and products about the development of society” (Disclosure of the Impact of Corporations of Society 11). Such reporting will be a part of each company’s communication program and is going to require joint effort on the part of the company’s departments, as well as sufficient resources and management commitment (Jolly 134). Thus, with certain efforts on the part of the organizations, it will be possible for them to report not only about their governance and performance on the corporate level but about their impact on society and the environment. Finally, making the sustainability reports comparable will further contribute t
Executive Summary The purpose of this management report is to analyze the strategy used by Kodak otherwise known as Eastman Kodak Company. Kodak is the world’s leading company when it comes to imaging innovations and products. Kodak provides imaging technology as well as products and services to the image and photography industries around the world. Some of the company’s products and service include retail printing kiosks, digital cameras, picture frames, online imaging services, image scanning equipment and photographic paper. The report will cover background information on the company by looking at the history of the company as well as the industry in which the company operates in. The various environments in which the company operates in will also be assessed in this report by conducting an environmental assessment or a PEST analysis of the political, economic, social and technological environment for the company. The report will also focus on Henry Mintzberg’s 5P’s for business strategies which include pattern, position, perspective, plan and ploy. Introduction Eastman Kodak Company is a US corporation that specializes in the production of photographic products and equipment. The company’s operations have been divided into four segments which include digital and film imaging, graphic communication, commercial imaging and health sector (Kodak Patents 2010). The major Kodak products include Colorburst, Kodamatic, Kodak DCS 100 and DCS DSLR, digital picture frames such as the Kodak smart picture frame, image sensors in digital cameras such as the Leica M8 and the KAF-105
There are numerous studies in the field of mental health about grief and bereavement following traumatic events. Some of these studies examine certain conditions such as complicated grief (CG), which is characterized by prolonged grieving, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to Elhai and Schinider (2007), more than 50% of the world population had experienced a significantly high level of a potentially traumatic situation, such as a fatal accident, natural calamity, or witnessing a trauma. A majority of people, who have been faced with a form of grief or bereavement, can overcome their grief within a period of several months to one year. People suffering from uncomplicated incidents of stress manage to overcome their grief and resume their regular operations after some time. However, some individuals who face a tragic loss respond by refusing to acknowledge the trauma. This causes the individual to go through a persistent phase of sorrow, commonly known as complicated grief (CG). Studies show that the risk of CG is increased by a lack of emotional support, especially for individuals who are geographically distanced from conventional support systems such as family, relatives, or a home church. CG can, at times, be accompanied with PTSD, which is characterized by re-experience of the distressing event, isolation and emotional freezing, and hyper arousal in response to the trauma. Description of grief Grief is defined as the normal response of emotion, sorrow, and confusion that results in the loss of someone or something that bears deep meaning and importance to an individual. It is a normal reaction when an individual is separated from things and people who form their typical livelihood due to death, illness, job loss, or separation from friends and family. Grief is often mistaken with depression, though the latter is characterized by a whole body disorder arising from the loss. The first reaction to death or loss involves a feeling of shock, accompanied by a feeling of emptiness and numbness. Grief is also characterized by physical changes such as nausea, difficulty in breathing, trembling, loss of appetite, and insomnia. People experiencing grief also exhibit anger with things and other people, as well as, a feeling of guilt, thinking that they could have altered the events leading to the loss. This causes grief-stricken people to withdraw socially and be absent-minded for a period following the loss. The grief period extends until the individual accepts the loss and learns to live with it. Some people may grieve for months and others for years. The symptoms of depression are similar to those of normal grieving though the thoughts of the individuals may cause them to contemplate or attempt suicide. Stages of grieving Studies show a typical four stage grief process in most people who suffer death or loss (Boelen & van den Bout, 2005). The first stage involves accepting the loss, followed by a physical and emotional expression of the pain of grieving. The third stage involves adjustments m
Supervision is a process of knowledge exchange, social experience, and psychological support received by trainees in work, career, and professional development. It includes informal communication, usually between two people, over a long period, between an employee who has a large amount of relevant knowledge, wisdom, or experience, and an employee or student who has these qualities to a lesser extent. In this regard, the supervisors must have particular traits and specific demeanor to succeed in their activities. One of the essential personality traits of a supervisor that makes him the ideal professional is adaptability. Nowadays, almost everything is changing – science is developing by leaps and bounds, new technologies are being introduced every day, approaches to how students need to learn and how teachers need to convey information are changing. In such an environment, the supervisor must be flexible and open to new ideas and knowledge to meet ever-increasing demands. Davis (2020) notes that especially important are such human qualities of a supervisor as humanity, kindness, patience, decency, honesty, responsibility, fairness, commitment, emotional balance, and self-criticism, which become professionally significant prerequisites for creating favorable supervision relationships. The ideal supervisor is distinguished by the manner of communication. The ability to build effective and friendly communication is one of the most significant aspects of perfect supervisors who will never raise their voice or overstep the boundaries of what is acceptable in communicating with students. Beckett (2020) asserts that the supervisor must structure the work experience, transfer it to the young speci
Introduction According to Karen (187), Buddhism is one of the religions that are most prevalent in the Asian subcontinent. It encompasses various traditions and practices, as well as a system of beliefs that are based on the teachings of its founder. The founder of this religion is Siddhartha Gautama, a prince who forsook the throne to be a spiritual leader. This prince is famously known as the Buddha, which is a Pali or Sanskrit word for “the awakened one” (Lama 22). This is a man who was born into a community that was peripheral to the Asian continent, both in terms of its culture and geographical location. He lived and taught, according to scholars such as Kasulis (49), in the northeastern part of India. The scholars approximate that he lived and taught between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE. Two main classes of this religion are recognized and practiced both in the Indian subcontinent and other parts of the world. The first is what Wynne (73) refers to as the Theravada, or “The School of the Elders”, which is common in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia (Lama 31). The second is Mahayana, or “The Great Vehicle”, which is mostly practiced throughout East Asia. It is made up of several traditions, such as the Pure Land, Zen, and Tiantai among others. Some scholars also recognize Vajrayana, which is mostly found in Tibet and Mongolia regions, as another class of Buddhism. However, others conceptualize it as a sub-branch of Mahayana (Wallace 29). In this paper, the author is going to discuss Buddhism as a religion. Several aspects of the religion will be analyzed to this end. This includes the name of the religion followers, the history and origins of the religion including the founders, the name of the Supreme Being or God, as well as the name of the place of worship for followers of this religion. Four major beliefs of Buddhism will also be analyzed, as well as two of the most important rituals or observances. Symbols used in the religion will also be highlighted, including their meaning and why they are used. Finally, the researcher will look at 10 key words found in Buddhism and try to define them as accurately as possible. Name of the Religion’s Followers A person who practices Buddhism is referred to as a Buddhist. It is noted that to be a Buddhist is to go beyond the mere practicing of the rituals and other activities that goes with religion (Kasulis 55). It is embracing, and being guided by, a set of philosophies that define the way of life. Philosophy can be taken as the “love of wisdom” (Lama 33), and seeing that a Buddhist is always seeking wisdom and enlightenment, Buddhism can then be taken as a philosophy. A Buddhist is a person who aspires to live by the philosophies of the religion as indicated above. Wynne (73) sums up these philosophies into three. The first involves leading a moral life, which means not prioritizing pleasure in this life. The second
Capital punishment is used as a punitive measure in the majority of the US states. Clearly, this type of punishment is used to respond to the most severe crimes. It also serves as a deterrent to crime (Fagan, 2006). However, capital punishment has been a topic of a heated debate for centuries. Thus, an Italian noble man of the 18 th century, Beccaria, questioned the societal norms and inquired whether laws, which are “the expression of the public will”, in order to “deter citizens from murder… should order a public murder” (Bessler, 2009, p. 197). At present, people living in different countries also struggle to ban the capital punishment. More and more countries are abolishing the death penalty. The American society is also divided into two camps as some citizens are strongly against it while others advocate this type of punishment. It is necessary to trace the history of the capital punishment as well as roots of the American legal system (in this respect) to understand why the debate is going on and which party will, eventually, win the lasting dispute in the USA. It is possible to note that capital punishment is one of the most ancient types of punitive measures as ancient civilizations introduced it. The American legal system is rooted in the European law, which, in its turn, is based on Hammurabi’s Code and Mosaic Law. These two legal systems are seen as some of the oldest in the history of humanity. The Hammurabi’s Code dates back to the 18 th century BC. It was a Babylonian code of law and it was inscribed on numerous stone steles as well as clay tablets. According to this law code, the major goal of punishment was to make the criminal an example and deter others from committing serious crimes (Goel, 2008). In other words, people sought for a proportionate measure to punish any crime and capital punishment seemed an adequate measure for a murder. The Mosaic Law (or the Code of Moses) is very similar to the Babylonian code of laws. Since it dates back to approximately 2 nd century BC, it is possible to assume that it is based or partially grounded on the Code of Hammurabi. At any rate, the Mosaic Law appears in the Old Testament and it also included severe punitive measures. As regards the capital punishment, the laws say “[T]hou shalt give life for life, Eye for eye, tooth for tooth” (as cited in Balmer, 2008, p. 784). Therefore, retributive justice has been the norm for people since ancient times. Hebrew civilization followed these norms and never questioned their morality. These principles reigned in the western society in the Middle Ages up to the twentieth century. Greek and Roman legal systems were based on the two codes and, in their turn, influenced development of legal system of all European countries as the Roman Empire had a huge territory and imposed their laws in its numerous colonies. It is necessary to add that Chri
The benefits of Passion Flower Passion Flower is an indigenous returning creeping plant found in the Southeastern parts of the United States known to occur all across Virginia and Kentucky, Florida and Texas. They return every year, budding and scattering across any medium they are given and are seen cropping up in dusty copses and open grasslands, waysides, hedgerows and wastelands. Passionflower is safe to be eaten and also exhibits medicinal properties. The scrumptious fruit as well as flowers are edible in their naturally occurring form or made into jellies, jams. Freshly picked leaves are prepared as vegetable dishes or used in salads. Recent researches have revealed the flavonoids found in passionflower as the key elements accountable for their comforting and anti-anxiety essence. A few essentials found in the plant, like Apigenin, Luteolin, Kaempferol, and Quercetin, have been the subject for various studies which divulge its potential to provide remedial solutions to diseases like Parkinson’s disease, cancer, HIV, Leukemia, amongst others. The foliage and shoots are medically used in the form of antispasmodic, styptic, sudorific, soporific, narcotic, depressant, and vasodilator in addition to being used in the healing of some female complaints. Passionflower is often drawn on as an extremely fruitful substitute medicine in the handling of complaints relating to sleeplessness, nervousness, bad temper, neuralgy, bowel problems, premenstrual anxiety, and vaginal discharges. Alkaloids are also found in the plant in addition to flavonoids which produce a valuable non-addictive tranquilizing drug that does not induce sleepiness. It is a valuable herb in the treatment of epilepsy. However, it is suggested that pregnant women should refrain from using passion flowers as drugs. The dehydrated herb is also exported to Europe in large quantities due to its varied medicinal uses. (Jackson & Bergeron, p. 1). Discovery of the healing properties of the plant in story Martha wept and held her husband’s hand and said, “John, please don’t go. Make up some excuses and they may let you go.” John said, “I have a duty towards my motherland which I must fulfill.” “But you may not come back. What about your duty towards me, towards little James, your only son”, she said. He smiled and said passionately, “I’ll come back. Somehow or the other I’ll come back for you and my son.” All the men
Technology in Promotional Strategies Marketing activities represent one of the fields in which technological advancements can and should be utilized for the benefit of both organizations and stakeholders. More specifically, today’s consumers have become highly demanding in terms of the quality and value of the proposed products and services. In this regard, businesses are expected to make meaningful efforts at all stages, starting from the presentation of the brand to potential clients. This objective is closely related to the technological dimension, as the digital literacy of the stakeholders is on the increase. The present paper synthesizes the most recent findings on the nexus between technology and brand promotion in the 21 st century. These two aspects have become integral components of contemporary marketing, as their combined potential helps revolutionize the sphere. Furthermore, the report emphasizes one of the prominent cases, showing how technology advances product promotion in an effective manner. Finally, based on both theoretical and practical observations, a new technology-assisted promotion strategy is drafted for Emirates Airways. Review of the Literature The purpose of the current review is to synthesize the conceptual framework of digital technology implementation in today’s marketing. In order to attain this objective, the paper relies on a comprehensive review of the contemporary body of knowledge. It is represented by a selection of recent academic works that concentrate on the relevant aspects of the discussed issue. First of all, it was necessary to establish a research-based perspective on the importance of digital technology in the current business environment. Second, as modern entrepreneurial and marketing practices are executed in light of the consumers’ interests, it appears vital to review stakeholders’ views on the matter at hand. Third, in the globalized environment of today, various aspects become intertwined, adding complexity to the business landscape. In this regard, the review of external factors that serve as either enablers or impediments to effective technology-assisted promotion is required. Finally, the obtained findings are to be synthesized within the united framework reflecting the nexus between technology and promotion strategies. The selection criteria comprised specialized, peer-reviewed academic works published in the English language between the years 2017 and 2021. Technology and Business: Digital Transformation In the 21 st century, advanced technology has become an indispensable part of reality. It permeates various spheres of human activity, exercising considerable influence on society. As