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Problem Statement The company faces a number of issues related to such spheres as leadership and operations. For instance, it is not clear whether to focus on a particular segment or a specific region. There are concerns associated with the pricing policy as well as the way to address such external factor as competition. However, the major problem is the lack of vision and the absence of a sound strategy. Clearly, strategies have certain disadvantages as they can be associated with the lack of flexibility and reduced capability to address the plethora of details that can emerge. At the same time, the strategy can become the framework for the change that is the only option for Maple Leaf Foods. Clearly, the development of the strategy, as well as its implementation, is the dynamic process that needs constant revisiting, evaluation, and even change. Thus, the major issue to address is the development of a strategy. It is also clear that the morale is rather low and proper leadership can address this issue. Problem Analysis Leadership First, it is crucial to choose the most appropriate leadership style. This aspect is closely connected with the development of the strategy as the chosen leadership will shape the focus and methods used when creating the strategy. It is quite unclear which style was used before, but Gervin should start with deciding which one she will utilize. The use of transformational and transactional leadership styles are two possible alternatives. If the transactional leadership is used, the focus will be made on operations and the existing culture and processes. This leadership style can be very effective for the organization that needs to enhance its culture and make it more sophisticated (detailed, far-reaching and so on). However, this options is quite inappropriate for this case as the company is about to enter the period of significant changes. It is clear that a new culture should be developed and new processes and operations can come into being. Therefore, Gervin should use the transformational leadership as this style is the most efficient during the period of change. Gervin should encourage employees to stimulate their creativity and productivity. The leader will facilitate the change, craft a new culture and encourage employees to embrace the change. Visionary leadership will be an appropriate option. The focus will be on mid- and long-term goals. The existing approach has proved to be quite ineffective so new practices, methods, and operations will be developed and used. Strategy In order to develop an efficient strategy, it is essential to evaluate the company’s organizational capabilities. The company has a moderate capability to innovate. For instance, there have been several attempts to come up with innovative products and strategies. The int
Introduction Today, the main challenge Tesla Motors is to face lies in its innovative strategy. As long as the group has ambitions to provide high-quality batteries for electric vehicles, it has to solve two primary problems: the promotion of battery usage and the high cost of this product. Tesla Motors Analysis Tesla takes various measures to cope with the problems and to perform a successful, innovative policy. First of all, the company enlarges the customers’ awareness of its offers both via online resources and the relevant presentations performed in its showrooms. Secondly, the group eagerly encourages cooperation with other auto manufacturers. It offers them a chance to buy high-quality electric products that the former can use to install in their products. Moreover, Tesla performs a significant contribution to the development of the charging stations sector. The accessibility of such stations is highly important for the company that is interested in electric cars’ distribution. Apart from the stations’ foundation the company also considers the work out of other kinds of charging facilities, such as electric plug-ins in public places. The company’s main battery supplier is Panasonic, which serves as a significant support to Tesla’s image. Nevertheless, the cost of the battery for electronic vehicles is considerable which leads to the inevitable cell shortage. To solve this problem Tesla has to invest in the battery innovation industry and the foundation of new factories capable of producing a sufficient quality of batteries at a reasonable price. The perspectives of the company’s innovative plans seem to be ambivalent. On the one hand, the problem of large expenses appears to remain unsolved. One can suppose that cooperation with Panasonic as the only company’s supplier turns out to be insufficiently effective. Tesla could try to enlarge its collaboration base thus attempt to solve the cost and shortage problem via new partnership. Besides, as far as cylindrical usage seems to fail to prove its cost-benefit, the group might begin looking for some alternative variants. Furthermore, the numerous troubles connected with charging operations prevent Tesla Motors from its firm establishment in the global market. Therefore, the company’s primary concern should be to liquidate all the charging difficulties a customer might experience. Besides, the group should not cease to maintain the image of the true innovator. It means they are to perform constant changes and improvements in the battery production process, such as the usage of the new materials and the launch of progressive techniques. Conclusion The current state of events gives grounds to suppose that Tesla Motors is likely to overcome all the innovative challenges in a short time. Firstly, the green image of its production is in great demand nowadays. Secondly, the usage of electric vehicles guarantee’s low customer emissions that make it particularly attractive. Thirdly, the company promises to supply its customers with cars that can dismantle
Introduction There are many different federal agencies in the United States which are distinguished by incredible significance and relevance, and one, in particular, is that of the FBI. The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) is a federal criminal investigative, intelligence agency, and the primary investigative arm of the United States Department of Justice as well. They are an agency which has started their work around 1908 when they were known as the BOI (Bureau of Investigation), and at present, the FBI has all investigative jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal crimes and other related issues, thus making them the number one law enforcement agency of the United States government. Several issues are to be taken into consideration to understand the way the FBI works, its primary goals, and purposes. The way it is introduced in the legislative process, its organizational relationship to the Presidency, making it even more irreplaceable for the government, and the issues and actions that have shaped the operations of the agency itself; all of these are significant matters in regards to any federal agency, in this case, the FBI. This paper aims to thoroughly address and examine every one of these issues so that we can come to a much more informed and knowledgeable understanding of the subject matter at hand. This is what will be dissertated in the following. Start of the FBI To talk competently and properly about the start of the FBI, you need to know and understand the main purpose they are keeping to; “The mission of the FBI is to upload the law through the investigation of violations of federal criminal law; to protect the United States from foreign intelligence and terrorist activities; to provide leadership and law enforcement assistance to federal, state, local, and international agencies; and to perform these responsibilities in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the public and its faithful to the Constitution of the United States” (Kessler, 2003). Although the FBI was first known as the BOI, it starts wearing a new name in the year 1935, during the leadership of J. Edgar Hoover. The actual establishment of the agency however did take place during the time of its origin, when it was still known as the BOI, there were only several federal crimes in the country that needed to be taken care of; those were the certain current issues the BOI investigated. The BOI was responsible for violations of laws involving banking, bankruptcy, antitrust, and peonage, for instance. FBI growth Growing bigger, the FBI had different expansions which took place in the agency over the years, and one of the most outstanding was in 1910, when “the Mann (‘White Slave’) Act had been passed, making the transportation of women over state lines for immoral purposes illegal. It also provided a tool by which the federal government could investigate criminals who evaded state laws but had no other federal violations” (Policy, 2007). The number of Special Agents, working for the agency also increased enormously aroun
Introduction In recent past, social networking has been on the rise. Many companies and individuals have embraced use of social networks because of their many benefits. For example, companies are using social networks to interact with customers. Many companies have successfully used social networks to improve their understanding of the modern marketplace (Jue and Kassotakis 45). For example, Del Monte uses social networks to reach out to its customers in a process referred to as customer intimacy (Rainer and Ceglieski 160). The company has developed three platforms to facilitate communication and interaction with customers. Social networks are beneficial to both individuals and companies. However, they have several disadvantages that limit their reliability and efficiency. Disadvantages include exposure of data to security risks, possible reduction in employee performance, reduced ability to monitor employees, and reduced organizational efficiency and productivity. Advantages of social networks Social networks have many advantages that have resulted in increased demand and use. They provide information, enable businesses do things in new and more efficient ways, facilitate communication, and enhance collaboration (Jue and Kassotakis 55). Common social media tools that organizations and individuals use include Twitter, Facebook, blogs, MySpace, and others that allow free interaction with customers. Social intranets area common aspect of communication in many organizations. Many organizations sue them as a tool for internal communication. Social networks transform computers into reliable and efficient sources of information. As such, individuals can access information from numerous sources on the internet. On the other hand, companies and individuals can conduct research because adequate information is available on different topics and disciplines (Haigh 77). Availability of adequate and relevant information has transformed ways in which organizations conduct business. Reliability of social networks is the main reason why many organizations choose them as primary sources of information. In addition, retrieval of information is fast and cost-effective (Haigh 78). In olden days, organizations hired research companies to collect information from customers. However, with advent of social networks, organizations collect first hand information from customers through social networking services such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. Another advantage of social networks is that they facilitate communication (Rainer and Ceglieski 167). They promote communication channels such as chat rooms, emails, call centres, and voice messages that reduce costs of operations. A study conducted on more than 290 organizations located in America, Asia, and Europe found out that more than half of them rely on use of social intranets for communication within the organization (Rainer and
“Determination of Trace Amount of Cadmium by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry in Table Salt after Solid Phase Pre-Concentration Using Octadecyl Silica Membrane Disk Modified by a New Derivative of Pyridine” article addresses an issue that affects every person on a daily basis. Salt is consumed as a food additive as well as a food preservative making it one of the most commonly consumed substances. However, the presence of impurities particularly heavy metals in salt makes it a health hazard to the population. Such heavy metals include cadmium, lead, mercury, and chromium. The ingestion of these metals may bring about acute poisoning or cause longstanding health complications since such metals are non-biodegradable and have a propensity to accumulate in tissues. This study also uses absorption spectrometry, which is one of the topics covered in the PChem course, to detect the presence and quantity of cadmium in table salt. Cadmium is regarded among the deadly elements in human beings as well as animals. Consequently, it is categorized among human carcinogens. Therefore, it is advisable that the highest everyday intake of cadmium should not exceed 1.2 micrograms per gram of body weight (Payehghadr, Esmaeilpour, Rofouei, and Adlnasab 1). The allowable amount of cadmium in common salt is 0.2 micrograms per gram of salt. However, the low quantities of cadmium in the surroundings and the intricacy of the sample matrix obscure the measurement of cadmium levels in salt. The authors of this article use solid-phase extraction technique to concentrate cadmium levels prior to quantification by atomic absorption spectrometry. A disc made of octadecyl silica customized with a novel by-product of pyridine ligand is utilized as a solid phase to curtail the hazards of cadmium exposure. Cadmium is thereafter detected using an atomic absorption spectrometer with a “deuterium background corrector” in addition to a hollow cathode lamp at a wavelength of 228.8 nanometres (Payehghadr et al. 2). A flame comprising a blend of air and acetylene is used. It is realized that the technique yields cadmium recovery rates between 93.75 and 95.4%. The researchers conclude that the method is exceptional in the determination of tiny amounts of cadmium in varying salt samples. I agree with the researchers that pre-concentration of cadmium prior to analysis by atomic absorption spectroscopy produces excellent outcomes. Their technique enables the measurement of trace amounts of the element, which is otherwise impossible because of the limits of detection of the instrument. However, I feel that the number of samples analyzed is too small as only two salt samples (Rahrahak and a commercial sample) are analyzed. I suggest that a larger number of samples be analyzed by the technique. The information in the article matches the knowledge learned in the PChem class. For example, we have learned in class that absorption spectroscopy is a chemistry technique used to identify elements based on the amount of energy absorbed. This technique is useful in solving real-life problems such as the determination of contaminants in food substances thereby safeguarding the health of the pu
Introduction For several years already different organizations that focus on animals and their safety argue whether killer whales should be held in captivity, in such places as Sea World, or they should remain free and exist within the oceans only. Sea World, an organization that holds a group of theme parks, believes that killer whales should be captured and raised in aquariums because such an approach allows them to entertain and educate children, taking care of these animals and performing theatrical shows with them. On the contrary, activists who fight for animal rights believe that captured and/or hand-raised killer whales suffer from depression and alienation, which makes them hostile and aggressive. This research paper will examine both ideas mainly on the basis of Zimmermann’s article, Blackfish documentary, and CNN’s article Months after ‘Blackfish’ Airs that describe the issue in the Sea World accident. The work will try to prove that even though there are some positive outcomes of keeping intelligent marine mammals in aquariums, such treatment is harmful to killer whales and their human caretakers, therefore capturing should be stopped. Killer Whales in Marine Parks Zimmerman mentions that today, 42 orcas are located in different parks globally, and 26 are owned by Sea World. Still, people had known nothing about them until Ted Griffin bought a killer whale, Namu, in 1965 for $8000 from fishermen who captured it. Unfortunately, Namu died of intestinal infections a year later. With the course of time, Griffin and Goldberry commenced hunting killer whales (Zimmerman). As a result, by the end of 1965, they captured 15 animals. Consequently, marine parks became interested in purchasing killer whales so that Griffin and Goldsberry started a multi-billion franchise. Between 1965 and 1971, the partners had captured different orcas and had sold them to major marine parks across the world. They turned into the major supplier of killer whales to Sea World as well. Still, in 1972 such actions were prohibited due to the establishment of the Marine Mammal Protection Act in the USA (Zimmerman). However, such actions did not lead to the shutdown of marine parks because they started to breed killer whales themselves. Tim Zimmerman emphasizes that every trainer who works in a marine park needs specific abilities that allow one to interact successfully with killer whales in marine parks. This person should be athletic, have well-developed intuition, be fair, and experienced. Thus, one will have a chance to establish close relationships with animals. Still, several years ago, a tragic accident happened with a trainer who was considered to be one of the best professionals at SeaWorld. Dawn Brancheau was attacked and drowned by a k
Introduction Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation is a government agency that has been charged with the responsibility of providing safe, clean, and reliable energy supply to the United Arab Emirates from nuclear sources. Energy is vital to the development of the United Arab Emirates social and economic agendas. The current power sources may not be sustainable in the long run due to the great energy demand. Energy demand in the United Arab Emirates is increasing at annual rate of approximately 9 percent, a figure that triples the global energy demand average of 3%. The estimated time span of ENEC is to provide power to the nation by the year 2017. Completion is expected to be achieved in the year 2020. Objectives Due to the aforementioned reasons, this project will:   * Examine the corporate governance strategies relevant for the privatization of Emirates Nuclear Energy Commission.   * To establish the difference privatization will bring to the company in terms of resources and manpower   * To establish the feasibility of this undertaking in comparison to other companies that manage nuclear transmission such as Exelon in the United States. Rationale To be able to set up the infrastructure, ENEC requires substantial amount of resources. Such projects also require excellent management skills to be undertaken successfully. The government may not provide the required resources adequately. This therefore calls for the involvement of the private sector. To avoid conflicts between the two sides, it is sensible to privatize the company i.e. reduce government influence significantly. An example of a private company that has achieved success in providing nuclear energy is Exelon Company in the United States of America. The company deals with generation, transmission and
Leisure is the time used to relax, rest, and enjoy after handling routine shores that are tiresome at times. People use leisure to attain happiness and rest of the mind and body. However, this free-time may be used to improve life or create meaningful outcomes eventually. Many people have developed leisure activities to become careers where they earn. This development has been realized within the music and sporting industries where musician and players become popular and prominent throughout the globe. In this regard, this reflection essay discusses my experiences as a piano player to a prominent artist within the music industry. Description The playing of piano developed within my subconscious mind because my mum undertook this career and participated often in the church. This inspiration of the tunes was created by a desire and interest that formed enjoyment during my leisure. The interest grew rapidly, and the commitment to playing piano became part of my work in various dancing groups. At the age of 10, my dad had bought me a new piano that ceased my frequent visits to an entertainment group within my host primary school. In this way, I managed to spend most of my time with a friend named Hamad. He was elite in playing piano and a reliable motivational speaker. In fact, I would say that a large extent of the inspirations were triggered by him. After joining high school, I managed to become a member of the drama club where I introduced sessions of music and playing of tunes within the stage show. This development attracted students who gained interests in knowing the way I play piano. In fact, the playing piano became a tradition and grew rapidly within the school until today. Currently, I am working on part-time basis in producing local music within my region as I complete my college studies. Furthermore, I have managed to join a movement of entertainment within my college where I am establishing links on where to initiate my talents and experiences. Relationship with People Essentially, other people have encountered this development of interests or talents. Leisure has been used to train players who earn a lot of money rewards across the globe. In fact, I noticed that many people were interested in playing piano as seen from the primary, high school and college. The population of students within the drama club made the principal to bring a trained piano teacher who would teach during the weekends. Furthermore, other people were entertained through the drama and music instilled in them. Personality The playing of piano revealed such attributes as patience and persistence. The request for a piano board from my father demanded perseverance and patience since he wanted me to study the school subjects and pass in them. Therefore, I had persistently requested my father to buy the piano practice kit for about 7 months until he purchased it. New Information These situations revealed that I knew how to outline my plan in creating