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The Business Ethics, Code of Conduct, Compliance, etc. initiatives at Philips and Intel Corporation I would like to buy from companies that adopt appropriate business ethics and code of conduct when dealing with customers. This company should view business ethics as a part of its sustainability program. Without appropriate business ethics adopted as a code of conduct for the entire company and specifically that of sales and marketing people, the company may not be able to sustain its growth and produce consistent results. The company I have noticed to have adopted such an approach is Philips. I would like to do business with Philips and would appreciate the opportunity to buy from such a company. Though it is an international company with wide operations across the entire spectrum of electrical and electronic engineering, Philips continues to maintain its growth trajectory. Committed research and development that ensures that the customer always gets value for their money and also never to let the competition too far ahead in any of the spheres of work has made Philips a trusted name among customers. Whether it is the lighting or the audio–video products or any of the numerous electrical products that the company is producing, in all of them they are either the market leaders or they are a close second in most of the locations across the world. This is made possible because of clearly ethical business practices that the company has followed. At no point have they come up with products that brought ignominy to the company or made any advertisement or promotional campaign that was not in the right spirits. In their long history, one would hardly find instances where they have attacked a competitor unethically or made a public presentation that was not in line with the ethical standards of public viewing. All this makes the company a nice vendor and I would prefer buying from such companies. Philips – Sense and Simplicity. Similarly, a company that I would love to work with should have good ethical standards when they are handling people in their company. There should be an equal footing that has to be encouraged in the company. Ideas and opinions of individuals at all levels should be entertained and if their opinions were found to be in line with the needs and goals of the company, they should be honored as much as the opinion of the top executives. I have generally found such behavior and business ethics in Intel Corporation. Intel was always basing its growth on new innovations and ideas that have emanated from its engineers. As a matter of fact, fresh engineers out of college have produced more innovations everywhere than people who have been in a company for long. That is possibly the reason why one might find Intel Corporation producing newer products at the turn of every year. They are also able to keep up with the competition and the race of the ICs. I like the way the
Fraser and Neave, Limited (F&N) is among the most established and successful Singaporean companies operating in the food and beverage industry. The range of brands that the company markets are widely popular in the Asian market, and they have the potential of being successful in other countries. The two countries chosen for expanding F&N’s marketing and sales operations are Germany and Canada, as related with a range of positive opportunities for doing business. Specifically, Germany has global recognition as an economically and socially advanced nation, a leader in technology, a high GDP, as well as a large consumer market, all of which can facilitate F&N’s successful integration into the European market. In addition, Germany’s favorable strategic position and geographic location, as well as the prosperous economy can facilitate F&N’s strengthening of its position in the region and further expand to neighboring countries. In terms of the benefits of expanding sales and marketing to Canada, the country is characterized by the continuous lowering of corporate tax rates, having a stable economy, having an affluent consumer base, and an interest in trade agreements with different global players. For comparing the two countries identified for F&N’s sales and marketing expansion, a table including a list of sub-factors (based on the PESTLE framework) is presented below. PESTLE Factors  Germany                                                                                                                                 Canada                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       * In good relationships with international players, strong connections with the US;                                                                * Maintains alliances with its European neighbors;                                                                                      * Has good political stability;                                                                                                  Political         * Is among the most powerful countries in the EU and the most significant contributor to the union’s budget;                            * Is among the safest countries in the world;                                                                                                      * A strong US ally; bridges relations between EU countries and the United States.                                                       * Low crime rates and a favorab
Background Leadership and motivation have been areas of interest to many researchers on management. The likely reason for the highly interest is the conviction that leadership and motivation have high impact on performance of an organization. Leadership style adopted in an organization is believed to have high implication to an organization’s ability to achieve its goals and objectives. On the other hand, level of motivation in an organization is a major factor to sustainable performance. An organization that has poor leadership and low motivation is unlikely to be competitive. In today’s high competitive global business environment, an organization has to do everything possible to be competitive (Wild, Wild, Han and Ramal 2007). Therefore, global organizations have to adopt competitive management practices that can enable them to have competitive edge over other equally able organizations (Root and Visudtibhan 1992). Researchers and practitioners in management propose that effective leadership and motivation can help an organization to address challenges that it come across in its operations. Therefore, good leadership and motivation can be very important in improving performance and gaining competitive edge in the global business environment. Globalization and technological advancement have led to competitive and highly sophisticated business environments. Contemporary global organizations have to keep abreast with modern trends in market, consumer needs and taste, technology, production, and human resource management. Failure to embrace the necessary changes can have high implications to a global organization (Schmidheiny 1992). Leadership and motivation are some of challenging issues in global business scenario. Contemporary global organizations have establishments in different parts of the world and have diverse employees (House 2004). Exercising leadership and motivation in such situations can be challenging. In the research study, I want to address issues in leadership and motivation in global business scenario. Purpose In contemporary global business environment, organizations are forced to adopt management practices that are in line with demands from the business scenario. Leaders in modern global organizations have to provide leadership in highly distributed and complex environments. On the other hand, highly diverse workforce characterizes modern organizations. The purpose of the research study therefore is to explore leadership and motivation in organizations in the global business setting. The main issue that the research study will try to address is the current leadership and motivation practices in contemporary international organizations. The core aim of the study is to show the relationship between effective leadership and motivation practices and culture and cultural knowledge. Research Questions To achieve the above stated purpose, the research study will try to answer the following questions:   * What are leadership and motivation i
Introduction Eastern religious philosophy is regarded as the oldest and most advanced in the world. The major philosophies of Buddhism, Confucian and Daoism have influenced the oriental civilization for centuries. This philosophies purport to offer answers to the great questions of life and death. By following them, people can understand life and death better and attain a higher standard of living while on earth. While the three philosophies exhibit some similarities, they also have major differences especially on the subjects of death and on how to lead a good life on earth. This paper will therefore endeavor to draw a connection between Samsara in Buddhism with the Confucian and Daoism tradition by analyzing the three philosophies. Overview of Buddhism Buddhism is a prominent Eastern religion. The Buddha endeavored to give theoretical and practical solutions to the philosophical problem of being (Nagendra 38). Buddhism advances that the ultimate goal of all souls is to reach perfection. Yen observes that humans have the opportunity to engage in Dharma and practice and attain enlightenment (108). When perfection is reached, the soul joins Brahman, a position where all the other souls are interconnected. However, before this perfection is reached, the soul is in a continuous change through the cycle of reincarnation with each stage bringing more refinement (Mistry 32). Concept of Samsara From a Buddhist perspective, Samsara refers to transmigration, which is the constant movement from the state of birth and death. According to this concept, a person is at all times going through one life after another (Parkes 260). Karma plays a key role in Samsara. Loy reveals that karma determines the rewards that one receives and determines one’s destination in the course of reincarnation (360). In the course of the evolution, Buddhism deems suffering as inevitable. This suffering, which is duhkha, arises because of the ignorance of man, which causes him not to be able to see things as they are. Hoyu asserts, “We perceive things only as we see them” (152). Six Realms Samsara is made up of six Realms into which a person can be reborn following reincarnation. The six realms of Samsara are divided into two; the three lower realms where there is more suffering, and the three upper realms where there is comparatively less suffering. The God realm is the highest realm and beings in this realm experience joy and bliss. This abundance of pleasures causes them to engage in meaningless endeavors and the sentient beings reborn in the heavenly realm do not practice Dharma since they are absorbed in pleasure and bliss. In the Demi-God realm, the beings enjoy pleasure and bliss but they suffer due to jealously and fighting (Wilcoz 64). The human realm is made up of pleasure and suffering. Rinpochay asserts that in this realm, birth is the root of all the other sufferings (103). In the animal realm, the being lives in a constant state of fear and anxiety. Rinpochay affirms that beings in this realm experience the suffering of being used, slaughter, or eaten by one another (102). In the hungry ghost realm,
Introduction Like any daily activity, writing is a procedural undertaking. It comprises a brilliant idea, an excellent comprehension of the subject matter, and a writing procedure. The writer should decide on the theme and the type of article; whether it is informatory or explanatory. Furthermore, it is vital to anticipate what readers will experience, reflect, and achieve when they look at your work. In as much as writing adheres to diverse ideologies, it is crucial to conduct research, construct appropriate paragraphs, and revise the paper. Writing Process The initial schema in the writing procedure is to execute studies on the subject matter. The writer ought to focus on realistic sources. Relevant books and professional web articles are instrumental depending on the research topic. Unreliable websites such as Wikipedia ought to be shunned. These web pages are available for the public to alter and contribute. However, references appearing at the bottom of these articles can point to immensely valuable and credible information. The ability to find exceptionally accurate information is an extremely critical step in writing. The readers should not distrust the ideologies presented in the work. The second, decisive stride is coming up with a sketch. The outline is a guiding map for your work. An outline presents a chronological succession of the points addressed in your work. It is also a mind-guiding tool for the writer. Moreover, it raises the limits within which the writer expresses his ideas and concepts. An outline states the writer’s main illustration and the sub-points beneath the main ones in a sequential manner. The initial segment of an article is an introduction. “This is one or two sentences describing, in brief, the topic of your article.” An introductory sentence should portray the topic vividly in a manner that will confine the full interest of your readers. Additionally, the introduction should initiate the rationale of the article. The main body of an article is presented in paragraphs. Each item in the outline forms the topic sentence, which classifies the article. The function of a paragraph is to present different ideas that collectively tell the intended story. Paragraphs should be outlaid using vivid illustrations, descriptions, and narrative sentences. Sentences within the paragraph should be interrelated to present a unified meaning. Moreover, a high degree of clarity in the sentence relationship is required to enforce paragraph coherence. Finally, it is decisive to denote that a paragraph illustrates one item from the outline. A brilliant conclusion is placed at the end of the article’s body. The conclusion ought to tie up loose ends within the story and offer suggestions and opinions where necessary. The writer should shun situations where the readers guess. A conclusion may state in short sentences each idea presented in the write-up, how they are related, and their absolute meaning. Conclusion Finally, the writer should
Executive summary The report analyses Texas Roadhouse Inc. with the aim of defining its strategic management model. Through SWOT analysis, the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the company are established. Several strategic management tools like the SWOT matrix, internal evaluation matrix, EFE matrix, IE matrix, SPACE matrix, Grand matrix, BCG, CPM, and the QSPM have been applied on the analysis of the Texas Roadhouse restaurants. From the analysis it emerges that the company has a competitive advantage held on its products and the product price. It is also found that Texas Roadhouse Inc. has the capabilities and capacity of using its opportunities to deal with the threats exposed by the external environment. This can encourage further market penetration. Basically, the product of the company has been the major reason why the company has remained competitive because it is unique. The internal factors evaluation matrix and the external factors evaluation have been recommended as the most appropriate strategic management tools as they will help the company grow. Outline Executive summary Texas Roadhouse existing mission, vision, objectives and strategies Developed mission and vision statement for the organization Texas Roadhouse external opportunities and threats competitive profile matrix (CPM) external factor evaluation matrix (EFE) Texas Roadhouse internal strengths and weaknesses. Other Matrices   * Internal evaluation matrix (IFE)   * SWOT Matrix   * Strategic position and action evaluation (SPACE) Matrix   * Boston consulting Group (BCG) Matrix   * Internal external matrix (IE)   * Grand Strategy Matrix   * Quantitative strategy planning matrix (QSPM) Advantages and disadvantages of alternative strategies Financial ratios Specific strategies and long-term objectives Specific annual objectives and policies Procedures for strategy review and evaluation Projected financial statement Analysis of a company (Strategic Management Model) Texas Roadhouse restaurants existing mission, vision, objectives and strategies The mission of Texas Roadhouse is “Legendary Food, Legendary Service” (Texas Roadhouse, 2011) meaning that the company is there to stay through the provision of quality food to both the local and the international markets. It also means that the food and the services offered by the Texas Roadhouse restaurant are classic and legendary. The following are the objectives of the Texas Roadhouse;   * To provide high quality meals which are offered through friendly service   * To ensure that the customers are serviced with high quality and fresh food   * Use moderate prices for both food and drinks with the aim of attracting customers   * To increase sales as well as maintaining profits from the sales in the different existing restaurants   * To start new restaurants successfully and acquire others through franchising   * To expand their business both domestically and internationally so as to increase their market share.   * Provide a more relaxed atmosphere for its customers by creating a fun and relaxing atmosphere.   * To maximize sales all the year round as well as retaining the market share.   * Offer food
Introduction Unlike most of the 20 th century plays, “Our Town” is an example of artistic works that violated the traditions of theater, primarily due to its simplicity in terms of themes and plot as well as the absence of complex characters. In particular, the play’s setting is short, with no aspects of suspense, anticipations, or expectations (Lumley 333). Nevertheless, an outstanding aspect of the play is humanism, an approach that has made the piece retain its popularity for decades after publication. Humanism Derived from the Italian art, poetry, science, and literal movement that attempted to deviate from the traditions of religion and atheism, humanism is a system of thought that centers on humans, their values, worth, and capacities by rejecting the traditional religious beliefs (Lumley 333). It is concerned with human needs, welfare, and interest rather than supernatural aspects of human and natural life. Humanism in “Our Town” In his play “Our Town”, the renowned 20 th -century American poet Thornton Wilder develops of humanism based on his ideas of the “inherent beauty and goodness of existence” and man’s inability to recognize or appreciate them (Lumley 334). To develop humanism in this play, Wilder structures act to reflect the stages of a person’s life. In this play, Act I, Act II, and Act III describe the human aspects of birth and daily life, love/marriage, and death respectively. Although Wilder introduces the religious aspects in Grover’s Corner (such as the presence of catholic and protestant churches), it is worth noting that the section pays more attention to human values than their religious life. The ‘beauty of life’ is a humanistic theme reflected through the presence of gardens with beautiful flowers, such as those in the homesteads of the wives of Gibbs and Grover (Wilder 122). Birth is also cited in the play, where it is portrayed as a humanistic aspect in the first Act. According to the Stage Manager, Dr. Gibbs is involved in providing nursing services to the population, which contributes
Research Design The study will use a qualitative research design to explore the influence of materialism on cultural values, attitudes, and social relationships in the UAE. The aim of the proposed research is to find out how materialistic tendencies affect people’s attitudes, values, and social relationships in the UAE context. A qualitative design systematically seeks evidence to support a particular phenomenon or answer a research question. Through the qualitative design, we will be able to understand materialism and its effects from the perspective of the participants drawn from the UAE population. This study approach is useful when examining the aspects of a culture-specific phenomenon such as views, attitudes, and behaviours. Materialistic individuals display distinguishable values and psychological attributes, including envy, greed, and envy. Such subjective characteristics cannot be effectively captured by quantitative methods that involve numerical values. Qualitative design will help us obtain detailed textual descriptions of UAE citizens’ experiences, beliefs, views, and behaviours. This information will help us determine the relationship between materialism and the social variables tested. The idea here is to describe the relationships and group norms, as opposed to quantifying the effects of materialism. The qualitative design will yield deep insights into how materialism shapes cultural values, relationships, and attitudes in the UAE because it involves flexible instruments that elicit detailed and informative responses from the participants. In the proposed study, we will use in-depth interviews to collect data from the participants. The study will test three dependent variables. We will test material values related to wealth acquisition and materialism as a determinant of wellbeing and personal success. Personality values will form the second variable. We will measure traits such as possessiveness, greed, self-preservation, and envy among the participants. We will also measure cultural values to find out the effect of materialism on acculturation. We will compare the cultural messages participants received in their childhood with the current socialization to determine changes in values, social relationships, and attitudes. Independent measures, i.e., the demographic variables will also be collected. Participants and Sampling The participants of this study will include UAE citizens aged 20 and above. The study will survey both male and female participants who meet specific inclusion criteria. The participants will be drawn from students enrolled at a UAE university. This population will comprise of