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Texting is the use of short message texts to communicate. This normally applies to mobile phones where text messages’ transfer forms a part of the service provided by the telephony companies. This service has been extended to incorporate emails hence broadening the amount of information that is included in the texts. Of late, texting has taken a new dimension whereby people chart just as if they are close to one another. This has resulted in people keeping to their phones for hours while communicating with their families or friends. By and by, this tendency has greatly reduced the need to meet face to face since the warmth found in interactions is availed. Based on the foregoing, I totally agree with the observations that though texting is an effective way of communication, people tend to spend so much time on it as opposed to face to face interactions. There are a number of reasons that have seen the development of this trend. First, texting ensures privacy which is valued by a majority of the people. One could be seated next to you may be in a hotel or while travelling in a bus but you will get no idea as to what message he/she sends through the phone. When people talk and share face to face, privacy is greatly compromised unless they are alone in a secluded place. More often than not, you could tell the mood in a conversation by observing people talk. A picture of a marriage that is not working, a business that is headed for losses or a newly found love will clearly come out while talking is the mode of communication. Surprisingly, the same person seated next to you could pass a word or two about you without creating even the slightest clue. That is why many people and particularly the youth have embraced texting. The other reason why texting is being preferred is because of it being cost-effective. Many telephone service providers have created an enabling environment for the usage of texting. This comes in the form of the packages that ensure a subscriber gets so many free messages to use in a day or over a period of time. Other services in the market offer the provision of absolutely free texting once you subscribe to them. This is the main reason why a majority of the population has increased their use of texting to communicate. Compared to talking over the phone or making great efforts to visit someone so as to meet them face to face, texting comes out as the most economical way to communicate. Another factor which has favored the use of texting is the level of openness which cannot be otherwise reached. People are able to express themselves freely while using texts. Some things could not be easily said as they may bring some element of discomfort. Often, people send texts to their friends who incidentally may be seated just next to them. This is a clear indication that the message being sent across through texting may not be easily said. In fact, the youth would prefer to communicate all their feelings through texting tha
Introduction Headquartered in Little Rock Arkansas, Dillard is a retailing departmental store that offers men, women and children clothing. In addition, the retail store offers accessories, home furnishings, shoes and cosmetics besides numerous consumer products. In the first quarter of 2012, Dillard operated 287 locations with 304 retail stores including online retail store Dillards.com and 17 approval centers across 29 US States. From the first quarter of the fiscal year 2012/2013, the departmental store recorded a net income of over $463.9 million and net sales of $6.26 billion. Currently the retail store boasts of 38,900 employees in all its retail stores. Application of chaos theory in management To continue driving its efficiency in retail operations and deal with some of the most important current causes of revenue loss to most retailers, appropriate management strategy must be put in place. Like most retailers in the industry, adaptation is imperative as competition increases and economy continues to shrink (Bazerman & Moore, 2008). The contracting economy has caused tremendous changes in consumer purchasing patterns including wants based on essential spending. Besides, consumers have been continuously redefining their priorities and purchasing patterns cautiously by moving towards logic based purchasing (Smith, 2001). Therefore, retail chain enterprises such as Dillard have been left with no option but to come up with management strategies that will handle the current situation (Levy 1994). Dillard has adopted cost management and customer retention strategies. The retail store is under great demands to find out and take advantage of opportunities that would augment customer satisfaction, minimize costs, generate new sources of aggressive differentiation and improve on productivity (Bazerman & Moore, 2008). The retail store cost management strategy has been directed towards increased inventory management. The retail has to improve its management in retail floor inventory without losing any existing or prospective customer. To achieve this, the retail store has invested in the most fundamental levels of operations including technology and engineering processes (Bazerman & Moore, 2008). However, these processes must be consistent with the retail store core supportive strategic schemes which include enhancing customer experience, maximizing revenue and reducing costs. Application of SWOT SWOT analysis is a key marketing component that scrutinizes the retail store internal and external relationships, products, essential processes and business composition. But most importantly, it provides a reviewed scrutiny for its vital income areas and stratagem (Smith, 2001). For instance the retail store key strengths are the customer relations capability and abundant knowledge in the retail business area while the major threat facing the company is competition. The stores opportunities are abundance in the e-retailing while its major weakness is coping up with economic downturn. Dillard’s core components and pro
Introduction The concept of merger and acquisition is very important in the corporate world today since the problems with the economy and expansion of businesses on the increase considering that the Marketplace has become economically unpredictable. There are efforts by business managers to try and find ways that can facilitate better outcome in tough economic times. This has included mergers and acquisition of businesses as opposed to starting new ventures Purpose of Study The purpose of the study will be to investigate the significance and impact of the merger between two firms that are diversified in terms of products they deal in. This is very important because many firms have come to join resources in the name of forming a merger with great hopes for success but then suffer a set back of incompatibility (Meyer & Altenborg, 2008, p. 508). Some are usually forced to liquidate the property acquired. Problem Statement Mergers and acquisition in some cases can be very problematic especially when the merging firms cannot attain harmony. This is the problem of incompatibility and it has to be resolved before businesses suffer the consequences of failing to investigate success achievability of the objective (Meyer & Altenborg, 2008, p. 509). Hypothesis Merging companies often face a very huge setback of asset incompatibility due to failed planning. Business managers are therefore working very hard to try and solve this problem by providing information on effective management that will assist in strategic alignment of resources (Meyer & Altenborg, 2008, p. 508). Literature Review This section is very important in providing an extensive understanding of the topic of understanding. Basically, it will start by defining the principles of mergers in relation to the different background of businesses. This section then will discuss a variety of facets that surrounds mergers from different perspectives. Managers are the root cause of business successes in the corporate world of merger scenarios in the world today. Nonetheless implementing the correct strategy is indispensable when addressing risk management and attaining the synergies that are wanted (Huang & Kleiner, 2004, p. 53). The strategic reorganisation, merging and de-merging have been very common in many businesses. The success of a business merger is motivated in part by the model the merging businesses adopted and the strategic configuration of the available resources immediately after the crucial reorganization (Huang & Kleiner, 2004, p. 53). Methodology Research Design The research will involve both qualitative and quantitative methods of study. Target Population The sample population will be managers and workers from the two large corporations that have merged before like Telia and Telenor companies. Structured and semi-structured questionnaires will be used to collect information which will subsequently be analysed. Scaled questions that utilize Yes/No response of the likert design questions were expansively used on the questioners as they are very easy to understand and analyze. Reliability of the methods was assessed a
Introduction In today’s world, sports form an integral part of the society’s culture. Participating in sports is an important aspect of child development that has many benefits. Sports improve the health status of participants and foster the development of fundamental skills that are important in facing challenges in life (Ahmadi, 2010, p.43). Other benefits of sports include fostering social co-existence and peace, encouraging community development, financial gains and foster international unity. Sports have made significant contributions in enhancing the implementation of certain policies that are important and that affect the welfare of the society. Healthy human development is a requisite for sustained societal development. Without a healthy population, it is impossible to achieve the goals and objectives that stimulate growth and development. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain good health in individuals in order to enable them to use their potential to stimulate growth and personal development (Ahmadi, 2010, p.45). Sport is an important tool that has the ability to motivate and empower individuals to achieve their health, economic and social goals. Sports are important in the society because they improve the overall quality life, foster social inclusion and help to eradicate anti-social behaviors in young people. In addition, they improve the health status of individuals and their self-esteem and confidence (Ahmadi, 2010, p.49). Health benefits of sports Research has shown that physical activity contributes in improving the health of individuals who participate in sport activities. Sports help to improve cardiovascular fitness, hence vital in management of body weight. Sports serve several functions that make them beneficial and important to individuals and the society. Sports activities help reduce body fat and build muscles, slow down the aging process, improve body balance and coordination, and minimize risks of injury (Sharkey and Gaskil, 2007, p.27). Sport is an effective tool that can be used to pull resources together to fight diseases. Research by the World Health Organization has shown that regular physical activity affords people numerous physical, social, economic and mental health benefits. Sport activities augment strategies that improve diet and counter the widespread use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco (Sharkey and Gaskil, 2007, p.29). Thes
Executive Summary In April 2013, Qantas and Emirates made an alliance that was anticipated to lasting for a decade. Qantas aspired that the alliance would help it to counter the fierce competition that had prevailed in the global aviation industry. Two years down the line, the alliance has resulted in benefits and challenges. Qantas is still struggling. While strategies such as a change of route from Singapore to Dubai and the codeshare agreement have benefitted both passengers and shareholders, there is a need to review the alliance agreement and amend it where relevant to fit the current performance of the companies in the market. Introduction In April 2013, Qantas and Emirates formed a non-equity alliance with one of the objectives being to unite towards expanding their network coverage. Initially, Qantas had joined several alliances such as One World Alliance to give clients a wide range of travel options. Qantas’ goal has always been to maintain an impressive shareholder value in the global market. One of the means for achieving such goals was through creating an alliance with Emirates Airline, which is one of the best airlines in the globe. Emirates Airline also stands out in the alliance. Nonetheless, the alliance has witnessed various challenges. Aims/Objectives This paper seeks to assess the Qantas-Emirates coalition with respect to production and operations management. Scope Specifically, the paper offers:  1. My advice concerning risk and rewards of the Qantas-Emirates Alliance  2. Operations management implications for the Qantas-Emirates Alliance  3. My advice con
Nurse leaders play an essential role in influencing the working environment for other nurses. Research suggests that nurses face a wide array of issues related to job conditions, including burnout, job dissatisfaction, and high turnover (Anderson, Hair, & Todero, 2012). In intergenerational workforces, these issues can become even more prevalent due to communication challenges and differences in values, attitudes, and approaches to work. Appropriate management strategies can help to decrease the prevalence of these problems, thus contributing to retention (Wieck, Dols, & Landrum, 2010). The present paper will reflect on the role of nurse leaders in promoting job satisfaction, nurse retention, and the needs of the intergenerational workforce. First of all, nurse leaders can implement various management strategies related to job satisfaction and retention. In my clinical practice, nurse leaders work to improve nurses’ satisfaction by offering benefits, including free continuing education, free lunch, paid insurance and vacations, bonuses, stipends, and retirement plans. Additionally, to promote retention, they use open communication with upper management, which is critical to monitor any concerns or problems expressed by nurses. Nurses week observations and recognition for excellent performance also contribute to retention by enhancing motivation, commitment, and job satisfaction (Hudgins, 2016). Secondly, nurse leaders can impact the values and focus of the management, increasing their commitment to fulfilling the needs of the intergenerational workforce. In my practice, the management is focused on both patients and employees, and thus any issues in the workplace are resolved quickly. Also, my organization uses succession planning to support nurses’ professional development, which is among the critical needs of nurses (Sherman, Chiang‐Hanisko, & Koszalinski, 2013). Another essential practice for meeting the needs of the intergenerational workforce is communication. In my organization, nurses from each unit are involved in their quarterly quality initiative meetings. Not only do these meetings help to promote the quality of service but they also provide opportunities for nurses of all ages and qualifications to socialize. According to research, socialization and support are among the key needs of nurses, and they influence retention, competence, and commitment (Garrison, Dearmon, & Graves, 2017). Hence, the approaches and practices facilitated by nurse leaders in my clinical practice help to address issues related to retention, job satisfaction, and age diversity in the workplace.
Ruben Fleischer’s Zombieland (2009) exceeded box-office expectations. At one point, the movie was at the top of the box-office list edging a Walt Disney animation movie and a film by Drew Barrymore (Wigler, 2009). Even in the face of weak competition Zombieland’s significant earnings was unexpected considering the fact that it was zombie movie that fell under the comedy genre. Actually, Roger Ebert, the world-renowned film critic was dumbfounded by the movie’s popularity (Ebert, 2009). Ebert had troubled accepting the combination of features that includes skill in tracking and hunting prey, agility, and low intelligence. However, one can argue that the movie attracted moviegoers due to its ability to pass on social commentaries and life lessons that reverberated with the audience. The Portrayal of Zombies in the Movie Film critics like Roger Ebert and Peter Bradshaw pointed out the essential characteristics of a typical zombie movie. Ebert made his observations known through sarcasm when he wondered about the logic of creating a zombie with instincts of a vicious killer and the skills of terrifying predator inside the body of one of the dumbest creatures in the movie world? Ebert saw the contradiction in the creature’s capacity to eliminate prey without the mental power to take cover after seeing a two-barreled shotgun a few inches away from its face. A suspension of belief and logical thinking is required in order to enjoy this type of narrative. Nevertheless, the creators of Zombieland followed the basic formula on how to depict Zombies on film. In a typical characterization, zombies are like brain-dead human beings. Zombies are clinically dead because they do not have control of their mind and body. They are made different from vampires due to their lack of self-control. They are also different in terms of the process of the transformation from healthy human being to a crazed murderer that feasts on human flesh. In the case of vampires, there is a mystical or supernatural element, but when it comes to zombies the modern day version points to a highly virulent or highly evolved virus as the transforming agent. Gore and Carnage: Enhances Story or Sources of Distractions? Fleischer, the principal creative force behind the film followed the standard formula. However, there were two major embellishments. First, the zombies had a greater appetite for human flesh and a higher level of savagery. The unexpected level of viciousness significantly alters the way the audience perceives the creatures as something of a hybrid between vampires, werewolves, and the mummy-like version of a zombie. Second, the film’s zombies have the capacity to sprint like a postman chased by a bunch of rabid dogs. Bradshaw raised his observation regarding this added feature, and he had difficulty accepting the logic of adding speed to an already deadly
In today’s corporate environment the issue of images and perceptions are becoming more and more important. The top most executives have to perform their organization leadership tacks with a high degree of integrity. Over the past few years we have seen the public and investor confidence fall due to poor leadership styles that don’t take the issue of ethics seriously. Some of the corporate debacles include Enron, Adelphia, WorldCom and Tyco just to mention a few. According Hackmam & Johnson (2000 , 450) “it is the work of organizational members including executives to make sure that organizational goal and objectives are achieved in such a way that serves their own interests and the interests of the society at large.” Many cases of unethical leadership arise as a source of conflict arise when there lacks an equilibrium between shareholder interest which is profitability, self interests, employee interests which often include perks and stock, options and the interest of the society. Ethics in business is a wide topic that may cover greed, neglect of duties, breach of confidentiality ,favoritism, by standing and failure to intervene when fouls are committed ,unfairness, unkindness, and harassment just to mention a few. Earlier in the 1990’s the topic of ethics and corporate social responsibility was not a very hot topic, but in todays post Enron environment it has become mandatory that top executives who are leaders of their various corporate companies to engage themselves more in ethical styles of leadership. The dangers that are related to cases that amount to lack of integrity are not taken lightly because they result to breach of trust of the public and dented investor confidence. Brown (2005 96) insists that leadership in ethics is all rounded and must cover the civic, environmental, organizational, interpersonal and cultural. According to Brown integrity is not integrity unless is consistent, purposeful, rational and all inclusive. In today’s business environment businesses strive to exhibit top class ethical behavior; this is mainly because of pressure from the government, shareholders and stakeholders. With the emergence of indices such as the FTSE4GOOD companies are merging the goals of their social responsibility charters together with all other organizational goals. Top executives are setting strategies that advocate for corporate citizenship amongst their employees communicating goals of these programs, motivating employees to stick to them. As situations in the environment changes leaders should also change with them according to the situation and the context. The pressure to perform financially has lead to cooking of books and using of unorthodox accounting techniques that have lead to recent corporate debacles. By taking a look at the Rigas family owners of Adelphia which comprised of a father and
Exploring West (1840-1900) was a significant period in US history that contributed to the formation of American Imperialism. The idea of Manifest Destiny was so strong that it encouraged westward expansion throughout the rest of the nineteenth century ( U.S. History ). The choice of this policy seems quite ambiguous and thought provoking. On the one hand, it reflects truly remarkable features of the American mentality, such as the desire to spread principles of equality, democracy, and dignity. The belief that America was empowered to familiarize backward nations with Christianity’s values and introduce technical innovations looks inspiring. On the other hand, this aim could not be reached without losses because when these nations resisted, the divine mission was transformed into violent subjugation. Thus, the period of westward expansion showed that exploration of new lands is a complicated process that requires a responsible approach and wise strategies. Another contradictory episode of the US history is the Roaring Twenties. This decade was one of the most prosperous, marked by achievements in cinema, music, sport, production of automobiles and airplanes ( U.S. History ). The power of radio provided the US citizen with equal access to information and smoothed regional differences, uniting the nation. However, it seems like this euphoria had a strange reverse side. America became less benevolent to the immigrants flooding the country, and this change of attitude reached its peak in 1921 with the trial of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. Although this decision may be explained by the fear of extraneous ideologies threatening the US power, it gathered a lot of criticism. Moreover, the equality of American citizens was troubled by the existence of the Ku Klux Klan. Its actions reinforced the discrimination against African Americans who strived to forget the horrors of slavery. Thus, the Roaring Twenties proved America to be a homeland of technological and cultural marvels but showed many unsolved problems. Reference U.S. History (n.d.) 2021, Web.