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The leadership of former commissioner Pete Rozelle is primarily responsible for turning the NFL into America’s most popular sport. His leadership replaced several dysfunctional practices with innovative ideas that enhanced the sport’s notoriety. One of the changes was the creation of “Football Sunday,” a period during which NFL games are played. This strategic move catapulted the popularity of the sport and endeared it to the American public. In addition, it created a cultural phenomenon that gives families a pastime activity to do on Sunday: watch football while they bond. Historically, the relocation of Rams to St. Louis and the Riders to Oakland, as well as the creation of the Carolina Panthers and the Jacksonville Jaguars, increased the sport’s popularity. These shifts ensured that the Southern markets and the Midwest had teams. Other moves included the transformation of the Cleveland Browns to the Ravens and the Houston Oilers into the Tennessee Titans. Competitive balance in the NFL is maintained by the equitable distribution of revenue and the private ownership of teams. Of the 32 teams, only 1 is publicly owned. Only one (the Green Bay Packers) is publicly owned. The teams elect a commissioner who manages the league and protects their interests. The promotion of competitive balance is one of the unique characteristics of the NFL when compared to other games. Salary floors and caps are implemented, and revenue is fairly shared among the 32 teams based on contractual agreements. For instance, competitiveness is encouraged through the equitable sharing of television deals to ensure that teams in smaller markets are not financially disadvantaged. In contrast, in the NBA, competitive balance is not encouraged because of the disparity in the distribution of TV deals. Teams playing in smaller markets make less money than teams playing in larger markets. In addition, NBA players yield more power and leverage when compared to the NFL players because of the smaller number of players in a game. Peter O’Reilly’s marketing/brand strategy has been monumental in the transformation and elevation of the NFL. As the Executive Vice President, his main focus is integrating core values such as innovation, teamwork, excellence, and honor into the NFL brand. This strategy has created a community of football-loving fans who are connected to the sport by the aforementioned ideals. The NFL has a budget of approximately $200 million that is used to fund programs and initiatives that are aimed at increasing its brand value and popularity. Its broadcast partners (FOX, CBS, NBC, and ESPN) fund the league and run its advertising campaigns on their networks. This exposure increases the sport’s popularity among Americans. The NFL should increase its investment in digital marketing in order to make it mo
Registered nurses are responsible for several tasks that require a full range of skills, from moderate knowledge of legislative measures to an in-depth understanding of the patient escort process. The patient is a 24 years old young male, whose name is Matt, and he is an aboriginal islander from Palm Island, who requires several healthcare issues and a unique nursing approach (Smallwood, 2018). He underwent primary care procedures, and currently, Matt is going to head to his mother’s town, which is Kirwan, Townsville. They both will require assistance from Aboriginal/Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer and patient escort medical specialists to be safely delivered to their final destination of care. Close the Gap campaign and Closing the Gap national strategy possess the same goal of reducing the health gap between non-Indigenous and Indigenous Australians. The campaign Close the Gap was initiated in 2007, and it is regulated by numerous entities, including the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC). The campaign acts as social awareness, which wants equal rights for everyone regardless of ethnic background. However, Closing the Gap is a government policy, which aims to protect the healthcare right of the Indigenous people of Australia, because politicians believe that these communities are being mistreated and discriminated against by the current system (Ahmed, Rajagopalan, & Fuller, 2015). The operation of law and the method of legislation are in interaction. They penetrate each other, where the system of law is contained in the policy of legislation, and the constitution enshrines the right. Their constituent elements distinguish the system of law and order of legislation. The initial component of the legal system is the rule of law, and the legislative scheme is an article of the regulatory legal act. Furthermore, a significant difference is present because the regulatory legal act is an element of the healthcare legislative system. It may include the norms of various branches of law, such as electoral laws, where the given acts on minority patient protection are interdisciplinary. It is important to be able to differentiate between various types of legislative documents and entities to understand the underlying problem of special care. Public authorities operate as legal entities and should not deprive minorit
Epic poems and heroes Epic poems are literature works that tell about legendary figures, usually from the ancient oral sagas, in which heroes overcome obstacles and defeat the enemies to achieve glory. Sometimes, the main characters go on a quest to find their boon or save someone they love. Sundiata and Beowulf both have noble intentions which motivate them to fight the difficulties during unordinary adventures, while Gilgamesh is searching for the unique artifacts to be the only one who possesses them. Sundiata and his motives Young Sundiata of Mandinka had to live with the physical weakness and political attacks towards himself and his mother from queen Sassouma and her son Sankaran. King Konate respected an old prophecy and had a son with an ugly hunchbacked woman named Solomon, despite being married already. Sundiata, crippled from birth, was meant to become a mighty king, but Sassouma exiled an unfavoured stepson along with his mother and siblings into the Mema kingdom following the king’s death (Niane 26). Sundiata’s strong spirit allowed him to use these hard times to his advantage: he grew tall and strong and later protected the Mandinka people from the Sosso invaders. The character’s main motives were in protecting his family and being the best warrior he could be. Beowulf and protection of the people Beowulf, a hero of Geatland, had to defend the great hall Heorot from the troll-like Grendel, a monster who could not stand the sounds of celebration and joy and killed many brave warriors in their sleep. During the battle, the character refused to use any weapons as he considered himself to be equal to Grendel in strength and won ( Beowulf line 960). The monster was killed, and later Beowulf had to protect his people from the vengeful mother of the beast, although even the hero’s original sword refused to harm a woman. He defeated the enemy using a different weapon and saved the Heorot from destruction once more ( Beowulf line 1955). Later the hero sacrificed his life to protect the land of Geatland from the dragon. Gilgamesh and his search for artifacts Unlike the other two heroes, king Gilgamesh has never had the desire to protect his people or family. A wild man Enkidu challenged him to a test of strength in a wrestling match, and the two became friends after the king won. Gilgamesh then propo
Stefan Cwalina is tall and handsome with broad shoulders and he always walks with a pleasant smile on his face. These are the striking features of Cwalina. One feels blessed to enjoy the friendship of a boy like Cwalina. Determination and an eternal readiness to work hard are some of the great qualities of his character. To sit by the side of him in the classroom, to play with him on the soccer field, and to dine with him have been a pleasant experience for his colleagues. This brief biographical sketch here is written as a mark of tribute to Stephan Cwalina from a faithful colleague. Cwalina has clear goals. He works hard to achieve them and he does everything with an adamant look on his face. Though he reads poems and novels; his inherent intellectual thirst is for science. He is very good at Physics and Mathematics. Therefore, his desire to become a mechanical engineer is sure to become a reality. He is also fond of reading science magazines and his particular interest in aircraft journals has been watched by his colleagues with great curiosity. Once in the dining hall, he said, “Today I would like to fill my fuselage to its full”. Everyone around him was confused because the word fuselage was never heard of by any of his friends. Stefan Cwalina is equally ambitious to become a great ski diver. The thought of it normally sends shivers into one’s spine. Everyone knows that sky diving is a frightening experience to watch at. Yet, Cwalina is crazy about it. He rushes through books and science journals to master the subject. Once, in his science notebook, he scribbled these words which he had gathered from the internet: “However, people say the experience is similar to being in the water, the body is buoyant. Sky diving is an activity that an individual would probably have to experience for themselves in order to actually understand how it feels”. Cwalina is sure to become an aircraft pilot or a ski diver. Once he narrated to his friends how he would come down diving from forty thousand feet high in a jet aircraft and then make a loop and fly up towards heaven. However, he does not like to become a fighter pilot. The thought of what happened in Hiroshima has made him a sober being. He has three elder sisters whom he loves very much. His father and mother are always busy with their business activities. Isabella, his second elder sister, is closer to him. She is very concerned about his dreams and ambitions. To her remark that his craze for ski diving would spoil his studies, he shot back: “My school life is a sort of skiing towards my future, and I keep a steady balance between my books and body”. His eldest sister, Roy, burst into
Introduction Throughout their existence, organizations and businesses are considerably pressured to raise their levels of performance and productivity. This is especially so in the modern day business environment which is characterized by aggressive and excessive competition. Businesses are therefore constantly forced to exhibit innovation and enhanced performance so as to remain relevant and profitable in the ever increasingly competitive arena. To achieve the organizational goals of increased productivity and profitability, many businesses have shifted towards expanding their operations to other regions. While this is a noble move as well as a strategic one, careful considerations should be made regarding the new market. Without such considerations, businesses are bound to fail in the new markets mainly due to lack of know-how and competition. This paper shall set out to recommend strategies that ‘Teejays’ can implement to ensure that it remain competitive in the Asian market. Steps to follow in devising a successful competition strategy According to Kotler (2011) the success of any new or existing company is based on answering the following questions: what does my company have that others in the same industry lack? What extra value do I give to my clients? And; how do I increase this value in years to come? By answering these questions, a company is bound to stay ahead of the game regardless the competition. However, answering these questions is never enough. You must develop a strategy that ensures that your company places its focus on reinventing itself so as to wade off competition. The following steps may help ‘Teejays’ develop an all-inclusive competition strategy. Financial perspective Arguably, this may not be mush of a strategy, but it comes in handy when you need to determine the rate of success to be expected from a new venture. This is especially so since a business that cannot deliver a significant return is never a worthwhile risk. In this scenario, ‘Teejays’ is getting in a market flooded with companies that offer customer care training and consultancy services. As such, it is important to determine the costs that will be incurred while investing in this market and evaluate those against the expected returns. If the numbers do not add up, then ‘Teejays’ should consider investing in another market. Market profile A good competitive strategy should always consider the market environment in which a business is to operate from (Armstrong et al, 2009). In this case, ‘Teejays’ should have a profile detailing the size of the market, the competitors that operate within that market and the stage of growth the market is currently experiencing. By documenting the size of the market and how competitors are positioned, ‘Teejay’s will be better placed to decide whether to take a profit or a sales maximization strategy. In addition, understanding the stage of growth (introductory, growth, mature or declining stage) being experienced at the target market enables an organization to determine which marketing strategy it can use in order to gain a comp
Remington Moren started a process against Jax restaurant for all harm that was made as to the result of a contradictory accident. The jury gave a brief ruling, dismissing the appellant’s third-party neglect complaint against the respondent Nicole Moren. Nicole was a partner in the restaurant and Remington Moren’s mother. Since the jury appropriately established that Nicole’s negligence liability rested with the joint venture in the business, even if the conduct of the partner partially gave her immunity, it is affirmed. Jax Restaurant manages its business in Foley, Minnesota. The accident took place in October 2000. The whole situation can be described in several sentences. Nicole ended her work at the restaurant at 4:00 p.m. and proceeded to pick her son Remington from the day-care where he used to spend the biggest part of the day. Having realized that her partner, who was her sister Amy Benedetti, needs assistance, at 5.30 she came back to the staff area. Nicoles husband Moren said that he would pick their son in a while. The thing is that Nicole Moren never liked the idea of Remington playing around in the restaurant. That is why she decided to take him with her to the kitchen and then she placed him on the top of a counter. She started preparing pizza dough using a molding machine. While working with the machine, Remington managed to reach it with his hands. The child’s hand was crumpled rendering him enduring harm. Remington started an act of negligence against the business. A third-entity objection was raised by the partnership claiming that the accident was serious enough and the owner of a business was obligated to recompense Remington. Besides, Nicole was subjected to contribution or indemnity as a result of her slackness in the event. The ruling was based on a legal verdict. It was concluded that Nicole Moren did not commit to indemnify the business as long as the accident took place while Nicole was involved in the official duty. The jury overruled the joint venture’s reasoning that its obligation to pay Remington is lessened in percentage to the predominating Moren’s neglect as a parent, nevertheless, it is accountable for Nicole’s conduct as one of the business owners. As it becomes obvious, one of the main questions of this certain accident is whether the business has an indemnity right in contradiction of Nicole Moren in this very case. Resting on this definition of the main issue of the case, it is possible to suggest a deep analysis of the main issues to understand the peculiarities of this accident. Basing on the summary ruling application, the jury is to investigate this case and determine whether the court blundered in the ruling (Jentz, Miller and Cross 690). The evidence should also be viewed and analyzed to obtain the most credible results. According to the Uniform Partnership Act of Minnesota 1 , a joint venture is a separate entity from its partner-members (“Minnesota Statut
Introduction Multinational corporations that operate in China encounter an issue of Intellectual Property (IP) protection. The loss of IP is a major problem in China, and it leads to companies losing their profit and competitive advantage. However, companies cannot ignore Chinese markets due to their rapid growth. Therefore, they have to employ a number of strategies to protect their IP and lower the risk of losing essential information. IP loss can originate from staff turnover and transfer to other companies and partners. IP leakages can happen because of the state, as China wants to gather as much information as possible to become a leader in technological advancements by 2050. The increasing rate of foreign investments into the local industries also leads to the asymmetric development of some spheres, creating harsh conditions in which domestic and international companies have to compete. The need to be at the top of the industry drives some businesses to copy others’ ideas. Furthermore, some sociocultural factors also contribute to IP leakage, as China has a different view of education and private property. Main body To retain essential knowledge inside companies, they should create an IP protection web that includes a number of useful practices and principles. The legal system in China is not efficient enough for businesses to help solve their issues in court. Thus, other methods have to be considered to prevent leakage in earlier stages. First of all, s
Nike, Inc is one of the largest companies that deal with sportswear, clothing, footwear, and supply equipment. The organization is based in the USA but has a global presence. Although the company has been performing well in the market, it has been facing labor problems. Labor problems mostly occur in third world countries such as China and Vietnam, where there is easy access to abundant low-priced labor. The labor-related problems faced by Nike are child labor, poor working conditions, and promoting the unethical use of cheap labor. Basing on the labor problems that have bedeviled the company for years, analysis of the relationship among indirect and direct stakeholders basing on four interest points; economics, ecology, biology, and society is essential in developing a mind map that is important in scrutinizing the problems and developing solutions to the problems. The direct stakeholders of Nike are the company management, employees, retailers, consumers, athletes, governments, suppliers, athletic associations, and the employees of the organization’s chain supply. The indirect stakeholders are trade unions, Non-Governmental Organizations, academics, and the media (Ballinger, 2001). Basing on the labor problems and the four stakeholder interest, several relationships exist among the stakeholders. The major connections are;   * Advocacy: This is a process involving a large group, whose aim is to influence the allocation of resources, influence policies that have a direct effect on the public, and fighting for human rights especially the treatment of employees. Basing on the labor problems facing Nike, the main stakeholders are the employees, media, nongovernmental organizations, trade unions, governments, retailers, and the company management. Nongovernmental organizations and trade unions have been fronting for the rights of the employees because Nike has been engaging the services of cheap labor thus denying the employees their rights to good financial prospects. Most governments from the poor country have been supporting the activities of Nike and do not pay attention to any violation of the rights of the poor employees. As such, the management of the company got the courage of engaging in labor malpractice without fear of reprisal from the governments. The media has played a key role in highlighting labor problems and airing the employee’s rights advocacy to the public. The stakeholder interest, in this case, is society since it deals with the social life of the workers, who are oppressed financially which in turn affects their so
Introduction Business enterprises and organizations at large rely on human resource in their operations. To a large extent, the success of a given organization is determined by the skills and commitment of the human resource. Hatcher (17) points out that the effectiveness of human resource is dependent on a number of factors. One of them is the level of skills possessed by employees in a company. The ever changing business environment in contemporary society requires a workforce to have skills equal to the tasks assigned to them. The level of skills determines the competitiveness of the organization in the local and global market. For this reason, Hatcher (23) is of the view that it is important to put in place training and development programs with regards to the labor force in a give organization. The opinions of such scholars help to affirm the hypothesis that human resource development is vital for the success of a given business organization in contemporary society. The current paper is written against the aforementioned hypothesis. Consequently, the author seeks to outline the various benefits of training and development in a contemporary business organization. According to Wilson (74), one can view the benefits or importance of training and development from two perspectives. For example, there are those benefits that accrue to the employee of the organization. The other category includes those benefits that are associated with the employer. Both of these benefits are discussed in detail in this paper. To achieve the objective of this paper, the author relies on various books on human resource and a number of peer reviewed articles published in journals in the field of human resource. Introduction to Training and Development in a Business Organization Salvi (para. 1) looks at training from an academic angle. Salvi suggests that training is an avenue through which personnel learn new skills that build on their existing knowledge. Training and development has a number of objectives. The main objective is to improve the efficiency of employees at their place of work. To this end, the process of training seeks to enhance the skills of an individual. Through this process of skill improvement, the much desired efficiency at the work place is realized. On its part, development is considered as an avenue through which an organization employs some form of capacity building to enhance its performance in the market (Salvi para. 2). There are a number of elements underlying this aspect of development in a company. Some of the elements include the prevailing business environment and the current state of a company. From these perspectives, the aspect of development (with regards to both the organization and the employee) is made evident. Salvi (para. 3) is of the opinion that training and