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Introduction The process of developing a new workforce hiring plan in organizations requires diverse resources. Resolute Energy Corporation requires monetary resources to complete the project. Furthermore, the project requires time and material resources. The allocation of financial resources, time, and other materials must be done appropriately. A budget is crucial in controlling the resources provided for the venture. Project Budget Development Project execution requires a budget to illustrate resources distribution. Broad and specific objectives normally guide budget development. The specific objectives generate activities to be conducted within the project (Callahan, Stetz & Brooks, 2011). Therefore, budget development process should strictly adhere to project activities. This ensures the coverage of suggested activities in the budget. The development of the budget takes into account resources that are readily available within the firm. Most importantly, the corporation’s workforce from the human resource section shall participate in the project. The corporation has transport means to facilitate the movement of the implementation team. The firm has appropriate stationery required to conduct the task. The corporation’s strong documentation culture ensures that resources required for initial review work are available (Lewis, 2011). The implementation team shall use a free room in the corporation as venues for conducting meetings and work station. The Corporation’s human resource officers shall develop the budget before project implementation begins. The project shall take 9 months. Labor budget is applicable in the project and shall cost U.S.D 36,150. Recruiting the team to oversee the whole project is the most significant initial activity that requires a budget line. This activity requires researching human resource experts. Identification of a firm or an individual to provide consultancy services in the project is also essential (Callahan, Stetz & Brooks, 2011). The team shall include one consultant, four members of the human resource section, one finance officer, and three members of general programs. Consultancy services shall cost the corporation U.S.D 20,000. This activity shall last one month with a budget line of U.S. D 100. The team shall be provided with their terms of reference. The second budget line entails the examination of the current hiring approach to identify and document the facts. The corporation shall avail relevant materials and documents for this initiative. The review process will take one month with a budget of U.S.D1, 000 for meals and communication. The third activity entails making inqu
Health Insurance and Quality One of the approaches that will be applied to the urgent care center to increase patients’ satisfaction is the consolidation of repetitive processes during service delivery. Most patients who visit the urgent care center are concerned about their time during any visit and hence having a long wait time can lead to increase frustration and dissatisfaction with the services provided. Patrick and Puterman (2008), indicate that consolidation of duplicative processes ensures that time as a resource is maximized while still guarantee quality care for the patients. Eliminating repetitive processes ensures that the center can operate with less staff hence cutting on the cost of operation (Berwick, 2009). For example collection of patient data during triage, history taking, and billing leads to repetition and hence requires to be streamlined. To reduce the repetitive processes, the personnel who triage patients can also be responsible for billing which reduces the need to document the patient information (Patrick & Puterman, 2008). Other processes such as the recording of patient bills can be completed once the patient leaves the center to avoid unnecessary delays. Skills training of the staff in the urgent care center will also be carried out to improve patient satisfaction and reduce operating costs. The training will focus on improving the history-taking skills of the staff to improve the delivery of service at the center (Patrick & Puterman, 2008). The training will also focus on empowering the staff to be in a position to communicate better with the patients in the center. For example, when staff can deal with arising issues such as patients’ agitation due to delays at the center the patient satisfaction will significantly improve. The training will also enable the clinical personnel to ask targeted questions that will enhance the quality of the information obtained during the visits. Collecting adequate information will improve the diagnosis made during patients’ visits and in essence increase their satisfaction while lowering the costs of care by avoiding misdiagnosis (Berwick, 2009). The third initiative that will be implemented to increase patient satisfaction and reduce the cost of operation will entail scheduling patient visits. Rather than having a large number of patients sit in t
Summary The Contemporary Collection sells modern furniture, and an array of decorative items like small sculptures, glass art objects, coffee table picture books, artificial flower arrangements, sofa throws and pillows, and contemporary dishes, among others. The company has dominated the home-furnishing business for over 15 years. Nevertheless, the last three years saw the emergence of a home furnishing chain store, which led to The Contemporary Collection losing the majority of its customers. After talking to some of the customers, they blamed The Contemporary Collection for not keeping pace with the changing fashions in home decoration and furniture. The customers also argued that the chain store offered several customer services, which made them prefer the store. After evaluating The Contemporary Collection, the leader realizes that employees responsible for purchasing decorative items and furniture have been buying from the same group of suppliers for a long time. Moreover, he finds out that the sales team does not advise the buyers on the modern items they deserve to purchase. Lack of cooperation between the salespersons and buyers contributes to current poor performance. To help The Contemporary Collections to regain its past glory, the management ought to make several changes. This paper will discuss some of the changes that the company needs to make. Effects of cognitive dissonance and biases Cognitive dissonance theory posits, “A powerful motive to maintain cognitive consistency can give rise to irrational and sometimes maladaptive behavior” (Festinger, 1957, p. 23). Cognitive dissonance led to the owner of The Contemporary Collection and other managerial staff overlooking the fact that the company was not doing well. The Contemporary Collection had dominated the market for over 15 years. During this period, there was no competition leading to the company establishing a steady consumer base. The management became complacent with the market, and it was reluctant to change its operational strategies. The owner did not believe that changing operation practices would help the company to perform better than it did. Hence, he was not ready to make any changes. For the entire period
Introduction House fires can occur due to many different causes, such as gas explosions or negligent handling of electric tools. Open fire sources such as cigarettes and candles are particularly dangerous because people sometimes fail to recognise their danger. Houses can be challenging to escape during a fire, which will often force firefighters to go in to save the residents. There are particular indoors fire behaviours such as flashovers and backdrafts, which can inflict severe damage on a firefighter who has to go near the flame. These dangers supplement more mundane hazards such as smoke and its obstruction of visibility, which can lead to tripping. With that said, all of these dangers can potentially be addressed to some degree with specific training and equipment. As such, this risk assessment attempts to identify and evaluate all of the dangers present, then propose control measures. Aim & Objectives The purpose of the report is to highlight the dangers involved in indoors fire fighting and propose methods for alleviating them. It focuses on houses because they are somewhat frequent environments for fires to start. They are also more likely to have people and animals who have to be rescued inside compared to industrial facilities, which are often easier to evacuate. As such, the objectives of the report are to identify general fire-related dangers as well as those specific to houses and compare them to each other to understand their severity. It will then propose solutions that can address most of these issues effectively and realistically. To do so, it will dra
The article by Bem (1998) is a direct response to criticism by his fellow authors on his previous ‘Exotic-Becomes-Erotic’ (EBE) theory. His critics argue that the theory neglects women’s experiences in addition to the fact that his interpretation of sexual orientation antecedents was greatly misplaced. On the other hand, Bem (1998) argues that his critics overlooked the key variable exemplified in the theory. He asserts that the variable is supposed to be a critical antecedent in interpreting empirical findings that have been put forward by his theory. Indeed, it is imperative to note that proper interpretation of empirical findings is crucial since the will to confirm or refute central contentions that have been highlighted in the theory requires thorough understanding. In addition, he expounds that sexual differences formulated by his critiques are outside the periphery of what is captured in EBE theory. He begins by asserting that EBE theory embraces the basic assumption by Freud that an individual’s erotic preference is shaped by past experiences. Therefore, EBE theory aimed at accounting for two observations on erotic preferences that other scholars had deliberately ignored. The first observation that was being targeted by the theory was the notion that human beings possess exclusive and enduring erotic preferences which comes into play when selecting sexual partners. The second observation that EBE theory captured is that most men and women within the basic human culture possess exclusive-erotic preferences towards opposite-sex partners. Thirdly, Bem (1998) notes that minority of people in society were observed to have an erotic preference for same-sex partners. Therefore, it was necessary to have a single unitary theory that sought to explain same-sex and opposite-sex preference among men and women. In designing the theory, Bem (1998) argues that he encountered fundamental challenge while accounting for the sexual orientations that are not dependent on biological sex of potential partners. He observes that such inadequacies in previous theories are what compelled him to capture sexual develop
What are the three major teachings from Martin Luther? Martin Luther is well known when it comes to the concept of reformation. He believed that salvation was gained through faith and that the bible was the sole source of religious faith. He also emphasized that all people/ Christians were equal and none possessed special powers and that the clergy were also permitted to marry. The three major teachings from Martin Luther regarding reforming the church include the fact that faith in God’s gift of forgiveness is very essential and is the only way through which individuals could win salvation as opposed to the good works that the church taught. He also taught that the Pope’s and church traditions were not to be followed and that the religious teachings should purely be based on the bible. The last major teaching was the fact that faith made all people equal and therefore there was no need for the priests and other leaders to interpret the bible for the people. What are the three major teachings from John Calvin? John Calvin is a church reformist who is well known for his teaching on the doctrine of predestination. Other teachings touch on aspects like indulgences, adult baptism as well as humanism. Predestination entails the belief that people’s fate is already decided by God upon birth regarding whether they are good or evil (those to be saved and those to be damned) and one is therefore either good or evil but nothing in between. He also emphasized that it was through God’s mercy that people were saved and therefore people ought to do according to His will to be saved. Faith, grace, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the scripture formed John Calvin’s foundation. This is one scripture example; “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glo
The genetic modification of organisms is an ancient practice that currently became highly essential and controversial at the same time. Despite the apparent benefits of GMOs, the interference into genes has its oppositionists, and no countries develop a suitable framework to regulate GMO production and analyze its potential risks. The purpose of this essay is to examine the reasons and possible effects of GMO production. Causes of GMO Production The principal reason for GMO production is the humans’ desire to improve the characteristics of organisms for benefits. Although people in the past were not aware of genetics or modification technologies, they still were able to influence the genes of other organisms (Rangel par. 3). This method was called “selective breeding” or “artificial selection,” and it represented the selecting of organisms with desired characteristics and mating them to capture these traits in further generations (Rangel par. 3). Dogs are regarded as the first artificially selected organisms; the artificial selection of size, body shape, and hair length and color has changed their genetics and resulted in a large number of breeds (Rangel par. 3). The significant number of plants was selected as well, and the domestic variants of crops developed another appearance and nutrition value. Modern scientists currently exercise genetic modifications, prevalently in agriculture and pharmaceutics. They discover “the cutting and splicing genes and transferring them” between organisms (Krimsky and Gruber 15). Scientists upgrade the genes of crops to create cold, herbicide, and drought-tolerant plants with the disease and pest resistance (Amofa 118). Geneticists improve “the nutrition properties of crops to enhance human health” with necessary vitamins and minerals (Amofa 118). Another essential reason for GMO production is the increase in food production due to global population growth (Adenle et al. 16). According to the researches, by 2050, people will produce almost 70% more food to support the global population (Rangel par. 20). The development of GM technologies is required to address this challenge. Effects of GMO Production Positive Effects The numerous researches of genetically modified organisms, their creation, and introduction to the daily routine of society have a highly significant global influence that cannot be evaluated categorically. GMOs unquestionably have a substantial positive effect on modern life. Insulin, a drug that saved a large number of people, originally derived from the modified bacterium in 1978 (Maxmen 5). Genetic modifications presently make the essential breakthroughs in medicine as they “provide huge potential for production of pharmaceuticals and vaccines,” more usable for transportation and storage comparing with traditional remedies (Amofa 118). According to recent scientific examinations, recombinant bacteria have a positive influence on human health (Maxmen 5). Scientists modify microbes contained in bacteria by adding genes, and these received microorganisms are highly efficient in drug delivery (Maxmen 5). For instance, a genetically engineered bacteria, Lactococcus lacti
Executive Summary In the USA, there was a new market evolving concentrating on the pastime. For enjoyable pastimes, many of the Americans were usually becoming more bird enthusiasts. Thus, watching birds, nesting, and feeding them became the most favorite activities in the pastime. The number of bird enthusiasts was increasing very rapidly. As a result, members of the American Birding Association (ABA) tripled in the 1990s and the number of bird watchers in the USA amounted to 50.4 million. In such a big consumer market, demands for bird feeders, nesting equipment, etc. were increasing very rapidly. Due to the vulnerability of bird feeders regarding squirrel and weather, several companies were selling their squirrel-free and weather guarded bird feeders. The market competitiveness was also growing with the increase of consumers. The Squirrel Defense Inc. (SDI) was one of the key players in the market. The Solar Feeder of the SDI was an eco-friendly solar power-based bird feeder. It was first built for personal use only but later was commercialized for its surprising acceptance. The product was acclaimed as the best new product several times and was awarded. The product has been taken by the consumer enthusiastically and orders are placed continuously. However, the SDI was not capable to meet these orders and hence, was not able to have enough cash flows for its growth. Later the initiator of the company realized their problems and they found that they lack inefficient operational excellence, high production cost, inefficient promotional and delivery activities, and least investors’ interest grabber. Therefore, to solve these problems, the company should employ a product development strategy. The strategy would let the company produce low-cost high-quality products, efficient promotional management, efficient delivery management, operational excellence, and economies of scale (to increase cash inflows for sustainable growth). Introduction Bird watching was increasing in the USA rapidly as a form of pastime. There were 50.4 million bird watchers according to the study institutionalized by both U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the American birding association. In the pastime, feeding the wild birds was the most popular activity of the residential bird watchers. The US Department of Interior did a study and found that the bird watchers spent on an average $843 million for feeders, nesting boxes, and baths per year. On the other hand, a study held by a group of students found that an average member of the American birding association was earning on an average $60,000 and the members are in between 40 to 60 years of old. The association’s 65% members were male and increasing female members amounted to 35% of total members. In addition, the most members were from five states namely California, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Illinois. These data showed very strong demand for bird feeders in the marketplace. In addition, some companies marketed their bird feeders and gained enough profit. However, these bird feeders were coupled with the threat of being useless due to weather attacks and the attack of a squirrel. Since then
Red Cross Ethical Problem and Solution A company should pay attention to trust as it is one of the ethical principles in society. It can be said that trust is a fundamental element in building a reliable relationship in business, politics, and everyday communication (Flores and Solomon 4). A situation related to a lack of trust occurred in Red Cross in 2012. The inspectors found some “blood safety violations” (Koleva par.1). This fact questioned the ability to control the effectiveness of security monitoring by the management. Trust is one of the most important aspects while building a brand image but it is hard to regain (Williams par.1). Red Cross violated human rights and put human lives in danger, this fact makes the solution difficult to establish and implement. However, Red Cross has done a significant amount of projects, which increase its level of trust. Consequently, it could be said, that while doing other aspects helps the organization to get away from the bad publicity. In this case, Red Cross should introduce a campaign and assure society that it improved the safety regulations, and the lack of control would not happen again. Psychological altruism is one of the positive society-devoted phenomenon (Eckhart 21). It can be mentioned that Red Cross supports its principles. However, as it was stated earlier, the organization has been violating its principles of the Code of Ethics. Consequently, these actions can question Red Cross’ active social intentions. The most effective and suitable way will be to focus the publics’ attention on the other positive aspects and actions taken by Red Cross. Creating a
Strategies for entering new markets There are different strategies that different companies use when entering new markets. A strategy is defined as a set of deliberate action plans that are aimed at achieving a specific goal or objective. A company that intends to venture into a new market ought to have a clearly and excellently formulated market entry strategy that will ensure that it remains on course to achieve its mission and vision. Ensuing is a discussion of some of the strategies used when entering new markets. Building strategic partnerships This is a strategy that is used in the case of distant markets. Strategic partnerships involve engaging companies in the home market. This is usually done on order to take advantage of the existing market knowledge and also minimizing on capital expenses that the company could otherwise incur if it went into the new market solely. This strategy is also advisable when entering the new market to ‘test the waters’ and determine whether the market is viable and worth investing in or not. Export of products This is perhaps the most common form of new market entry strategy. A company exports its products that is manufactured in another country. The importance of this is that the company only incurs operational costs of importing and selling the products and avoids the huge capital outlay that is associated with investing and producing in the country of export. It is also used as a testing ground so as to determine whether the market is viable for investing with a possibility of setting up full operation in that particular country. Foreign direct investments This is a strategy that is used when a company is introducing a new product in a new market. This is useful when a market is being prepared for a new product and the consumers have a not had a previous experience with the product. Therefore, it is used to help the company to have a first mover advantage and build loyalty among the customers. Diversification strategies of Sony and GE Diversification strategy is one that is aimed at looking for new products and new markets that are aimed at boosting a company’s growth and profits. General electric is one of the best examples of diversification. The company started as an electric generating company and has ever since expanded its operation to produce electrical materials such as generators, medical imaging equipment. Its main diversification is seen in the fact that General Electric has ventured into unrelated markets such as introduction of the financial services that accounts for half its revenues. Its strategy is one aimed at increasing its revenue and also boosting its growth in the US. This is a strategy that has worked well since the company’s half sales stream from the financial services wing. Diversification strategy of SONY Sony is a Japanese company that initially specialized the production of VCRs. The emergence of global trends and changing consumer needs catapulted by advancement in technology posed a huge threat to the company’s survival and profitabi