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Flow Chart SIPOC Whenever an organization plans to begin new process improvements or management activities, it is crucial to obtain a high-level understanding of the full scope of the process at hand. In such a case, a SIPOC Process definition assists the process owner as well as those that are working on the new process to agree on a set of defined boundaries for the task at hand. Having a SIPOC flowchart provides for a structured manner to effectively discuss the process ahead and achieve consensus on what it involves prior to rushing off and coming up with the required process maps. Elements of a SIPOC The main elements that should be present in any SIPOC are the Suppliers, Inputs, Processes, outputs, and finally, Customers or patrons. However, there still exist several elements that one can add so as to make the SIPOC process effective or useful. The process of staff recruitment is one of these elements. It gives the organization the right people that possess the right skills to drive forward its vision. The process owner element is assigned to the individual that bears most of the responsibility for the completion of the end to end process. In the case of a restaurant such as the Arabica Coffee restaurant, the shift manager may be the appropriate person to be referred to as the process owner. The flow chart that outlines the restaurant’s SIPOC has a start and endpoint. In this case, the start point consists of providers of crucial goods or items such as farmers, and paper suppliers for the required food packaging. The endpoint is at the point when the customer receives his or her order and either settles down to eat or walks out of the restaurant with the packaged meal. The time between the start and endpoints may vary depending on several factors. In this case, an auxiliary starting point may be moved to the point where the customer makes an order. This would be appropriate in the event that the SIPOC is geared towards improving the time it takes for the customer to finally get his order. The SIPOC flowchart illustrates the link that exists between the internal and external processes in the restaurant. The quality and availability of the order to the patron or customer is directly dependent on external factors such as the food and packaging suppliers. Any changes or delays that plague the external actors directly affect the quality of service to the end customer. SIPOC for Arabica Coffee Restaurant Flowchart SIPOC for Arabica Coffee Restaurant Flowchart.
Introduction South East Queensland is located in Australia. It is a major economic hub. Business, tourism and agriculture are some of the economic processes within the region. It has an adequate transport network. There are busy towns within the area. Because the area is a rich tourism destination, there are spontaneous food and wine festivals. These have potential economic gains for the area. Michael Porter provides an analytical business tool. Porter’s five forces model is applicable in the examination of business environments (Lamont, 2009). This report uses the Porter’s five forces to analyze the South East Queensland’s food and wine festivals task environments. Potential Entrants The food and wine festivals have grown popularity. New entrants are likely to venture into this operation. Ideally, this might interfere with the smooth business processes. It might also interfere with the revenues gained by the task environment. The popularity of the events might lead to the influx of different festivals in the same area. New entrants break the observable monotony. This process might equally affect the task environment. Increased globalization enhances the rate of information sharing (Franklin & Martin, 2008). This mi
There was a chance to acquire a big box retailing organization that sources and sells world-wide. But the organization is a mess. Relations between people from different lands are not productive and smooth, the company has poor relations with suppliers, and the parts of the organization do not seem to be coordinated. Thus, there is a need of fixing the problem. Today, the working world is changing and becoming more demanding, especially where the environmental factors have contributed to globalisation, intense competition, and speed. People need to change with it and so does organisations, to be flexible, keep learning, and committed. In today’s global economy, firms are facing 2 major issues: Internationalisation and the effective usage of International Human Resource Management (IHRM) . As firms expand globally, professionals who operate internationally should understand how cultural differences affect management style. The understanding of the impact of cultural and personal/demographic factors related to management efficiency is craved. Let us take the example of cultural diversity in the context of West and East Asia. It can be always mentioned that the East has very intricate value systems which even today pose questions to the West. Particularly countries like Japan and China who base their belief in Confucian and Zen wisdom tend to react very differently than their Western counterparts. A thorough understanding is needed of their culture, perceptions and style of thinking in order to accurately predict their behaviour on Western understanding scales. Globalisation forces the West to interact with East on a very large scale and success of this interaction will be based on these crucial key points which determine the psyche of the Chinese modern m
To understand the implications of binge eating or compulsive overeating, it is first imperative to understand the term binge eating. Consumption of large quantities of food above the normal threshold to satisfy psychological needs rather than appetite is referred to as “binge eating.” It is more common in women and revolves around futile attempts at reducing weight. Binge eating is a psychological disorder and is characterized by frequent eating, purging, and a self-image that is unduly influenced by weight. The concept of a healthy diet vanishes as soon as a person involves in binge eating. Rather than having a balanced diet compulsive overeating results in consumption of a specific kind of food and leaving the rest. This ultimately causes the accumulation of a certain kind of nutrient at the cost of ill health. Research has postulated that binge eating is associated with type 2 diabetes, heart ailments, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, gall bladder disease, and certain types of cancers are also associated with binge eating (Tina, 2007). Studies have shown that Binge eating is the most prevalent disorder when it comes to psychiatric illnesses. In a study conducted at McLean hospital where the different eating disorders were compared Binge eating came out to be the most prevalent among the disorders. This was the first time that data was compiled on eating disorders. The study was published in the Journal of Biological psychiatry and was based upon data obtained over two years in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication, which was a survey of more than nine thousand people from across the country and their mental health. The survey found that 0.9 percent of women and.3 percent of men reported having anorexia nervosa at some point in their lives and 1.5 % of women and.5 percent of men reported having bulimia nervosa. Binge eating on the other hand afflicts 3.5% of women and 2 % of men at some point in their lives. The survey found that the average lifetime duration of anorexia was 1.7 years and 8.1 years for binge eating. These findings warrant the inclusion of the binge eating disorder into the diagnostic and statistical manual (Hudson, 2007). Now the vast number of binge eaters has also been classified based on the class or race they belong to and a recent study has pointed out stark relationships between binge eating and African Americans. As related to anorexia nervosa, Binge eating was found to have greater prevalence when it came to African Americans. The adult population of Afro-Americans was compared with that of children and it was found out that the disorder occurred in both of the extremes. The study was conducted between 2001-2003 and was based on interviews carried out in homes of adolescents and adults. The interviews stressed the stre
Introduction Geographical realm of East Asia is made up of South and North Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan and Mongolia. Unlike South Asia, the region is sparsely populated and the region is rich in geographical features. In addition, the region’s human and cultural Geography is associated with human existence. This is evident from the unique aspects of the East Asian cultural tradition (DeBlij and Muller, 2010). Unique Aspects of That Cultural Tradition There are some unique factors that are believed to have influenced the human existence in East Asia region. For example the warm temperatures in the area attracted hominids during the migration. This was unlike the cold temperatures they had experienced in Siberia- Alaska Northern route. There are many archeological sites in East Asia. This is a clear indication that the region was a cul-de-sac which is a dead-end for those migrants using the route. There have been traces of Homo erectus . Moreover, the place in known for early man called Peking man. The remains have also led to conclusion that he used stones and bone tools for his activities. The sites have also been the source of early man parts such as teeth. For example a Hominid tooth was found in Beijing in 1927. Numerous skeletons have been unearthed from the archeological sites ((DeBlij and Muller, 2010). The cultural tradition of these people also exhibit a communal co-existence of people in which they used to meet by the fire. They also used fire to roast hunted meat. The anthropologists claim that the early man had settled up to the east river basin. However, things changed when the modern man came and therefore the hominids were driven out. The cultural Geography of East Asia favored the existence of human origin. There settlements is said to be on the East Asian river basin, plains and Islands as well as at the foot of the hills. The environment hosted wild animals which the Hominids hunted for food. The Island and the coastal region of the realm provided fishing grounds for the communities. The realm is also characterized by favorable climate that favors farming. The people planted millet and rice and this yielded high harvests in the past years. Farming was also done with tools made up of stones. It is important to note that the tools were different and this was a proof that the realm was made up of different regional cultures. East Asia is also characterized by three key traditions. They include Confucianism, Shinto and Taoism. Confucianism is practiced by Chinese,
Product Description I bought the iPhone 5 recently. The smartphone has enjoyed unprecedented success both locally and globally. The iPhone 5 has superior features to its predecessors. Every customer wants a superior and quality product (Kotler & Keller, 2011). The user can download different applications and games from the internet. The ultra-slim design of the iPhone 5 makes it powerful and admirable. The owner can use this smartphone to do very many things. This powerful smartphone fulfills the needs of every user. The phone’s capabilities make it admirable. Why I Purchased the Product The iPhone 5 is irresistible. Every student requires a smartphone to download and upload documents. The iPhone 5 can be helpful throughout the learning process. I bought the phone for two reasons. The first one was to use it for personal communication and browsing. The user can also download music and movies. The phone has many applications and functions. I also acquired the device because of social influence (Kotler & Keller, 2011). Many people in my life are using different smartphones. These mobile devices have extraordinary applications and features. Some of these people include my relatives, friends, and schoolmates. Having a smartphone is a common practice in this country. Applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory explains why human beings work hard to satisfy their needs. Every individual will “work hard to fulfill the next need after achieving the first one” (Kotler & Keller, 2011, p. 163). The first needs are psychological in nature. These needs include shelter, water, and food (Kotler & Keller, 2011). The other needs include protection and security. The third needs are social in nature. Every person is looking for love. This is an important need in every person’s life. The next need is self-esteem. The final one is self-actualization. According to this theory, I purchased the iPhone 5 to fulfill my social needs. I also wanted to be part of society. The above scenario explains why this mobile device did not fulfill my safety needs. I also bought
Introductory Summary Ethics and religion are two inseparable aspects of humanity that play a vital role in determining the credibility of people’s actions (“Ethics for a Whole World,” 2010). In essence, for a religion to become credible, it must be founded on the basis of strong ethical frameworks that uphold human dignity and self respect. On the other hand, religion is a great force that upholds societal morals in order to develop and maintain ethics. This implies that religion and ethics must be used simultaneously when making decisions which affect humanity (Espejo, 2010). This paper will discuss the key absolutes of making healthy decision, describe a methodology that could be applied when making ethical resolutions, and identify an applicable way of handling issues that do not have straight biblical answers. Additionally, the discussion will focus on how to handle directives that develop compellation which is contrary to personal absolutes. Absolutes of Making Biblical Decisions Essentially, there are fundamental absolutes that could guide the process of making biblical decisions. First, a healthy and ethical decision must correspond to the teachings of th
Project management process There are different processes involved in project management. They include project planning, organizing the processes of the project, and controlling the resources therein. Project planning management aims at connecting available resources in order to achieve the stipulated goals. Midfield Terminal Baggage system is one of the largest international projects to have botched in such a momentous way. Looking at the project’s management procedures, one can effortlessly figure out causes of its failure. Some of the identified causative features of the project’s malfunction include underestimation of its obscurity. The project was ended due to high cost of maintenance. The cost of maintaining Midfield Terminal’s Baggage System was $1M and this was beyond the cost of using a manual system [1]. Unlike local projects, global projects are operationally very complex. Another factor that led to the failure of Midfield Terminal Baggage System is the complex architecture involved. Global projects such as this require a lot of man power and professional skills. The complex nature of this piece of architecture was a major challenge and so were changes in the requirements of the project [1]. Global projects are characterized by complex architecture because they are mostly big and high budget projects. A slight change in the requirements or a delay in the scheduled timeline may result to very high costs. The Midfield Terminal Baggage System project’s delay led to an additional $560M to the estimated cost of the entire project [1]. This project is a perfect example of a failed global project and it gives a clear picture of the cost implications. The recommended strategies, practices, tools, and techniques In managing global projects, one has to appreciate the fact that such projects are complex. In order to be effective in dealing with such complexities, one has to develop the following strategies: Start small To enhance collaboration between team players, it is important to first establish small dispersed projects before the launch of the project. Global projects use different teams from different sites hence creating small dispersed projects that create a platform for interaction before the actual projects is launched. Use Rigorous Project Management and Seasoned Project Leaders For a global project to be successful, a strong project management team must be appointed [1]. This team will be responsible for the daily running of the project hence developing discipline, adherence to the laid structure, as well as creating a sense of purpose among the team players [1]. Appoint a Lead Site As noted earlier, global projects are collaborations of various sites. With the numerous sites involved, it is imperative to have a lead site that acts as the main point of reference or headquarters. In a global project, all sights cannot carry the same weight [1]. A lead site is therefore responsible for deli
Introduction Freedom is one of the universal human values, and this component of life is an indispensable condition for a democratic and legal society. Modern governments of most countries support the ideas of freedom and justice, while the essential principles of these concepts are approved in state laws and documents. Nevertheless, many authors and philosophers understood the doctrine of equality differently and interpreted the political necessity to safeguard freedom in various ways. One of the prominent and significant persons in this area was John Rawls. He determined that the existence of the declared principles on which the fundamental structure of equality is based, as well as the institutions that monitor their observance, is the critical prerequisite for social justice and freedom. Justice as Honesty According to Rawls (2009), the principles of justice are the result of a free agreement, i.e., these are the rules that individuals will consider as the initial position of equality. The author imagines the situation when people gathered and agreed on defining principles, rights and duties; he notes that no one knows his or her place in the society, a class position, or social status (Rawls, 2009). An essential provision of this theory is that the principles of justice are chosen in practice almost blindly. Equality is taken in the initial situation that is honest. While comparing Rawls’ attitude to freedom with the opinion of an English philosopher Mill, it can be observed that their approaches are similar since the second author also provides for freedom to act together with other individuals as one of the criteria for equality (Mill, 1869). The author emphasizes that the difference in the opinions of individuals is not evil, and the unity of views is undesirable (Mill, 1869). Both authors agree that Justice is the measure of equality and at the same time – inequality. People should be equal in the manifestation of social values. However, parity will also be fair if it gives advantages to everyone. Key Subjects of Justice According to Rawls (2009), the leading subject of justice is the basic structure of society. Among the fundamental social institutions, Rawls (2009) mentions the constitution and the central economic and social arrangements. Their examples, in particular, are the protection of
Introduction The future combat system (FCS) was seen as the best initiative for the Army’s first full-spectrum modernization that was waited for in nearly four decades. The Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) introduced it in October 1999 and was aimed at changing the legal forces of divisions to lighter objective forces. It was a product of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) developed since the previous systems deployment capabilities were slow and placed the combats in extreme danger due to the time the combat took to establish a base (The future of FCS, n.d.). Moreover, the once praised systems-of systems have been checked with major challenges and arguments. Flaws The major arguments against FCS are based on the amount of money that the program uses ($90 billion) and its design of fighting against a conventional force that may not be real. FCS was designed to equip the troops with manned vehicles and unmanned systems and the use of a fast and flexible attacking system, as well as other battlefield gear (Future of Combat System, 2006). These were the four major components of FCS. The report of the defense acquisitions by GAO (2007) established that the FCS program was developed through a short time frame and there were immature technologies involved at the start. This made it to be complex systems-of-systems. Inadequate expertise for the information network system development and inadequate personnel were some of the challenges, leading to contracting of other partners to FCS (GAO, 2008, p. 1). This means that the system lacked the basics of initiatives yet it went on. The Lead System Integrator work
Introduction The balanced and humanitarian explanation of the eighteenth century did much for the wellbeing of humanity, but little to endorse the securities of liberty. Power was better utilized than previously, but it did not renounce. In England, politically the most developed state, the momentum which the Revolution impulse to growth was tired out, and people started saying, now that the Jacobite threat was over, that no matter stayed among parties which made it significant while for men to cut each others’ gullets. The enhancement of the Whig philosophy was ensured by the sensible propensity to cooperate. Cooperation classified the Whig from the Roundhead, the man who thrived from the man who was unsuccessful, the man who was the educator of politics to the civilized world. Liberty during the colonial period The political procedures which were approaching to an end in Africa on the rise of the imposing assault had been influenced, disrupted or obliterated by the Scramble. It is almost an everyday to feature the investiture and association of the current state in Africa to European colonial policy. In a few years the geopolitical structure of Africa supposed a totally new outline acclimatizing to the tendencies of the invasion, agreements with the African monarchs, and bilateral or multilateral treaties among European authorities. Nevertheless, the over-nuisance of reasons obtaining from an outer ratio did not eradicate all the inner actives that concluded African account, since they too were influenced by outside contributions in different ways. The African way of thinking had to conquer complex circumstances to produce a reliable representation of country. This effected in communities rising around a group of previous slaves that had revisited to Africa from the Americas and England under the desire of abolitionism and from which a marker and a very informative laboratory arose. While in the second half of the XIX century, creating from West Africa, the African leaders falsified plans and programs to liberate Africa and the Africans from European authority; Ethiopia was an instant term of orientation. The myth of Ethiopia had to be put at the repair of Africa. Conventionally, Ethiopia was rejoiced as the Black Mother, the essence of Africa and the Negroes unconfined, regardless of where they inhabited or had been relocated. Ethiopia had always had a specific importance for black population and gave an emotional raise to coerced blacks, in particular in North America “Inhabitants of African origin idolized Ethiopia and were expressively affixed to it. American blacks recognized themselves as part of an extensive Ethiopia”. Ethiopia as a metonym for Africa went back