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Executive Summary Globalisation of trade continues to gain momentum all over the world. As a result, international companies remain steadfast in their quest to enjoy competitive advantage over their rivals across the globe. Such desires create a suitable avenue for mergers and take-over in the business sector. Mergers play significant roles in consolidating the customer base of the companies involved, while take-over translates to the control of customer bases of the dissolved companies. This emerging trend among multinational firms comes with great challenges and experiences, such that if proper execution of the program fails, the businesses involved may incur great losses. This paper seeks to analyse various emerging issues that arise from the joint venture between Harrods (UK) and Emaar Properties (UAE). Harrods is departmental store in the UK providing a wide range of products and services, while Emaar is a business franchise running several shopping malls and shopping joints in the UAE. In addition, the paper seeks to develop the best human resource development and management strategy for the joint venture. Introduction Mergers come with great benefits in the human resource segment of company management. The resulting company that come into place after a merger obtain quality staff and additional staff with great array of expertise in the industry, thus increasing chances of productivity. Similarly, mergers come with diversification of products to the customers. This acts a customer base maintenance since wide variety products and services increases the number of consumers gaining services from the new entity. In the diversification segment, mergers offer more space new target acquisition, thus producing a new ground for the new entity to access markets that the previous merger institutions failed to access (Torrington et al. 2011). Corporations continue to engage in mergers and acquisitions as a fast rising strategy for enhancing competitive advantage in order to increase the chances of maintaining relevance in the dynamic market. However, these mergers come with great challenges especially when executed across regional borders. The national, regional, cultural, as well as institutional strategies need harmonisation to ensure successful cooperation. Emaar Group Since inception in 1997, the company continues to shape landscapes and lifestyles of several individuals in the UAE. With a mission to transforms the shopping systems in UAE into one stop entities, Emaar provides global real estate solutions in home services, work, plays, retail chains, educations as well as industries. Some of the most outstanding outputs of Emaar include Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building and Dubai Mall, world’s largest shopping and entertainment centre among others. With interest in hotel, leisure, shopping, and entertainment joints, the company adopts adequate strategy in business plans engaging in a wide variety of service provision to spread
Outline As early as the 1930’s Dior building was the best fashion house in the world and still is today with very many of its brands in various parts. It was established by fashion guru Christian Dior after the Second World War 11 as a worldwide brand with several products. Many of the products at the beginning were mainly clothes that were important particularly after the war since Dior realized that it was vital for a new look after the Second World War. After which he ventured into other beauty products. Dior house’s first products were Belle Époque worn with long skirts because they were some of the dresses that Christian’s mother wore in the early 1990s. Unfortunately, the owner of Dior, Christian passed away but it did not mean the end of his hard work but the management was taken up by Madame Zehnmacker (Cicero, L. 1994; 7). Dior building is one of the most splendid and designer houses in the world belonging to the fashion guru Christian Dior. It is tall, regal and modest magnificence that goes beyond the price, quality, and value and with varying architectural decors. Dior building itself is wrapped in translucent glass that allows a clear view of the floors beneath achieved by using glass on the outside and the inside is the acrylic aluminum. For over forty years Dior building has brought many people to New York from various places around the world. It creates timeless pieces that have both a youthful appeal and old that leave them with a lasting gaze. It’s enthralling scents, handbags, women wear, accessories and men’s wear all years in and out and they can be found in departmental stores all over the world. This paper will discuss the representation and the metaphor of the Dior building. Significance of Dior building With the increasing number of fashion houses in the growing economic sector, the Dior was not left out. This building is found in New York but has a variety of stores in different countries like one is in Japan. The one in New York represents a splendid fashion house with a wide range of wears for all ages and genders. Designed by two architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa commonly called (SANAA). It is spotless white covering the whole trapezoidal area with shape edges. The creation of this building was stirred by crucial splendor in the fashion industry the Couture dress. Standing at the height of 30 meters tall. The white color signifies the magnificence that is determined by the light during daytime and light saturation at night. The white horizontal aluminum brands represent the continuous division of the building into various uneven segments. Whereas the slender white box illustrates the sophistication of femininity that allows it to stand out distinctively. It is also an air of ambiguity that welcomes people from all parts of the world to a step in the magnificence world of fashion. Various floors
We are a part of a great life on our planet. For many years, we tried to understand the world, where we live. We also tried to find out the roots and the source of our appearance. Therefore, there were suggested many theories concerning the way of our appearance in the world. Some of these theories are well-known for us, and some of them are still hidden or, at least, hard to comprehend. Paying attention to the well-known theories of our origin, we can observe a great number of variants, each of which presents to us something new about our history and the way, how we entered this great and interesting world. There should be also admitted that in different times, there were different theories that were considered to be the only true variants of our origin and some of them were still regarded to be false. In spite of the fact that some religious conservatives reject Darwin’s theories (Gelernter et al. 52), Darwin with his ideas is well-known all around the world. His theories enjoy wide popularity among representatives of different cultures and nations. His book “The Origin of Species” presented a new way of understanding our origin and our life. However, there are still many issues in Darwin’s work, which have to be analyzed and be better understood by us. Therefore, there can be observed many attempts to understand Darwin: Darwin’s theory touches upon very difficult and important things and observe different ways of using the word “nature”. To comprehend Darwin’s ideas and intentions, it is very important to understand his world and his attitude to this life and to realize that by Darwin, nature is a great part of us. The first thing that is very important for understanding Darwin is the analysis of his life, the way he worked and understood this great world. We know that Darwin lived in the industrial world, and we can observe the facts, which reflect this in his works, when he uses metaphors reflected the world o
Introduction An implementation schedule is an essential aspect of healthcare since it shapes the strategies to be enacted to bring about change. Besides, the implementation schedule is vital in pinpointing all the crucial actions essential for effective plan execution. In healthcare, this being the case, a timeframe should be established for how the organization intends to carry out its strategic initiative (Höglund, 2018). The steps required to complete to ensure success are also documented through the timeframe. With this in consideration, the primary purpose of this paper is to establish an implementation plan for a strategic initiative. The organization being investigated is Diversicare Healthcare, a premier and trusted post-acute care provider. This paper will entail a timeline of the steps that need to be executed by Diversicare Healthcare, the resources required, and finally, how the action plan aligns appropriately with its strategic initiative. Main body The organization’s implementation schedule for the first 60 days is as follows. Period       Activities                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. The members responsible for the strategic initiative will convene with other key stakeholders to outline the objectives of implementing the heartfelt connector funding model for the organization.               2. Skilled personnel from different healthcare facility departments will be appointed to form the project oversight committee.                                                                         Day 1 – 14    3. The project budget will be established, guided by the organization’s finance department.                                                                                                                          4. The existing resources that Diversicare Healthcare already has or will have to acquire will be pinpointed to ensure the success of the strategic initiative.                                                      5. Different project goals that must be attained at specific stages will be stated and categorized.                                                                                                                  6. The projected timeframe required to complete the project will be approximated.                                                                                                                                    1. The information will be made public to the
Introduction In the wake of the past century, man began to acknowledge the fragile balance that existed between him and the environment. In the course of the previous two centuries, man’s industrialization efforts and activities offset the balance that had been maintained between him and the climatic conditions that prevailed. Detrimental practices such as deforestation, air and water pollution began to rise and consequently posed a threat to mankind’s own survival. These malevolent practices could chiefly be attributed to the rise in the global population accompanied by rapid technological advancement which was characterized by all manner of pollution. The consequences that have risen as a result of neglecting to take care of the environment have now become a reality to the whole of mankind. This status quo has forced environmental issues to take a center stage in man’s life as can be exhibited by the recently held Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. Nations have come together and put a valuable effort to restore, maintain and manage their respective eco systems. However, preservation of our ecosystem will only be effective if people acknowledge that they individually have a pivotal role to play in this vital process. In light of the importance with which environmental conservation is regarded, this paper shall focus on car washing as a key player in today’s pollution increase. The key factors that make car washing a risk to our lives in regards to pollution shall be addressed. Viable solutions as to how car washing can be made eco friendly shall also be provided. To this end, an informative discussion shall ensue with the main aim being the provision of valuable information as to how best car owners can keep both their cars and environment clean. Problem Statement In today’s society, the role that transportation plays in all facets of life cannot be understated. The Storm water Manager’s Resource Center (2000) states that transportation is one main part of our life. As technological advancements grow each day, the cost of vehicles is getting lower. This state of affairs has made it possible for people from all walks of life to afford cars. However, as is with every other property, owning a car comes with its responsibilities. Some of the common responsibilities include but are not limited to: Washing and detailing the car and servicing it on a regular basis among others. The importance of keeping one’s car in tiptop shape is therefore very important and to some, it has become a hobby. Nevertheless, our love for the cars accompanied by the dire need to keep it clean comes with various unseen threats to our environment and consequently, our lives. Purpose statement The aim of this study shall be to evaluate the extent to which car washing affects our lives. The various effects that come from this activity shall be discussed and viable solutions to the same shall be recommended. Through the review of relevant literature, an informative argument shall be presented as regarding to this topic. Literature review There is nothing wronging with loving our cars. In
Leadership is definitely the most difficult part of organizational behavior. It depends on many factors: individual, psychological, and organizational. In this regard, skills, experiences, attitudes, age, and even sex have an influence. For example, the study conducted by Eagly, Johannesen-Schmidt, and Engen (2003) shows that men are more likely than women to use the laissez-faire style. However, personality is the most influential. The relationship between personality and leadership reminds of something like a chicken and egg problem: does our personality affect the leadership style or vice versa? Even though I tend to believe that the first alternative is right, the order, in fact, does not have much value. Regardless of what enters the game first, these two issues are intimately connected, and knowing the personality type of a leader, we can tell a lot about his or her leadership behavior. This paper considers four possible personality types and examines their impact on leadership; additionally, to prove the point, the experiences of two high-profile senior executives are discussed. Different Ways of Defining a Personality Type Personality is a complex and difficult concept and its charm lies in the fact that it can not be defined unambiguously. Consequently, there are many different ways to do it. The theorists have developed both single-trait theories, which can make conclusions about a person knowing only one personality trait, and multi-trait theories that need several of those for the same purpose. A Basic Paradigm To start with, there is a fundamental paradigm – Jacob Goldsmith’s theory invented in the 1500s (Ledlow & Coppola, 2010, p. 30). It says that there are only two types of people: impulsive and tempered Type A and easy-going Type B. The first one is characterized by the high levels of competitiveness, ambitions, impatience, inquisitiveness, and sometimes even aggressiveness. Such leaders as Carly Fiorina (a politician) and Jack Welch (a retired business executive) can be referred to this category. The second includes people who are radically different. Those are stable, calm, patient, and slow at doing things; they also can maintain focus and relax easily. The representatives of this type are Ricardo Semler (the CEO of Semco Partners) and Andrea Jung (a Canadian-American executive). Additionally, there are also some people who unite both of the types, and a prime example here is Richard Branson (an English businessman). Admittedly, such kind of differentiation is quite weak, and the huge drawback here is a significant generalization. Just as the world will never be black and white, people can not be divided into only two categories. Hans Eysenck’s Theory Probably, one of the most wid
Introduction Renaissance is a period in art history that represents a historical era known as rebirth. It is a period described by the renewal of classical art and culture and presents the changeover period between medieval and modern times. It was also a cultural period between the 14th and 15th centuries, it is believed to have begun in Florence in Italy before spreading to the rest of Europe. The historical era was characterized by learning using ancient sources, development in painting, and renewed scholarly efforts. It had a great influence on academic aspects such as philosophy, religion, political, and at most art among others. During this time artists were considered to have exceptional aptitude rather than craftsmen. It was also the period when artistic works became significantly popular and important in Europe. The Italian renaissance was characterized by an artistic, cultural and intellectual explosion. Italian culture during this era has been expressed in roman architecture which is found in artifacts and ruins in many parts of Italy today. Renaissance began in Florence; artistic skills of painting and sculpturing became a common practice by the artist. Artistic works led to the development of mathematical inventions resulting from the logic portrayed by the art. The early artworks lacked logic in some aspects like some paintings appeared unreal as the arrangements in them do not obey rules of nature like gravity. The artist focused on relaying messages and demonstrating human nature in their art (Hay, 1977). There was one famous artist known as Michelangelo, he had a great influence on Florence and Rome culture due to the dominance of his art. He was at one point hired by Pope to sculpture his tomb and a sculpture of Moses. Michelangelo was also influential in expressing religious messages to the people around him. One famous sculpture was the one on David, from the Bible David was responsible and a great king who rose from a humble small boy. His message was that people should become responsible and get focused on achieving their aim just as David did. During the renaissance era artist became the source of revolution in architecture, painting, sculpturing and religion. Society was changed bringing a new dogma of individualism; artists gained much dignity as the educated people based on the nature of their art. The fact that artist portrayed human aspect on their art it brought a new cultural change that was demonstrated by humanitarianism. Italian renaissance had a great influence in changing human culture from then even today. It had later brought a significant change in religion; there was the emergence of Protestants from the Roman Catholic main steam religion (Hay, 1977). Northern renaissance can be described as the renaissance that took place in Europe outside Italy. Northern renaissance can be attributed to France, Germany, England and Netherlands with its center as Flanders. Flanders can be traced to current France and Bel
Wellbeing has mostly been looked at from two perspectives: hedonic and eudaimonic philosophies. While hedonism suggests that wellbeing should be measured by the amount of pleasure one experiences, eudaimonism argues that it depends on happiness that people get from helping others, as well as fulfilling one’s true potential. Researchers have found that these two approaches intersect but also differ at essential stages (Ryan & Deci, 2001). Some hedonic psychologists believe that hedonic view includes pleasures of both the mind and the body (Ryan & Deci, 2001). They use the concept of subjective well-being (SWB) to assess happiness (Oishi, Diener, Suh, & Lucas, 1999). Eudaimonic theories, on the other hand, say that happiness occurs when people live in accordance with their deep values (Waterman, 1993). The concept of well-being was explored by Ryff and Singer (1998) in terms of the theory of human flourishing. Many researchers have presented evidence that well-being is a complex concept which is most likely to combine both hedonic and eudaimonic conceptions of happiness. This Aristotelian distinction of two well-being concepts is shared by many contemporary psychologists. There are, however, some dangers in using this distinction as a given fact (Kashdan, Biswas-Diener, & King, 2008). Most psychologists aim for the empirical studies of these approaches, using SWB as an assessment tool. Many investigators are sceptical that this distinction can be used by contemporary psychologists, as it does not fit well into the models of modern scientific and empirical studies. Moreover, it has been discovered that there is much more overlap between some aspects of hedonism and eudaimonism than was originally believed (Kashdan et al., 2008). Further research can focus more on identifying aspects of well-being and how they interact with activities that people choose to add to their lives, as well as examining the outcomes that this interaction can lead to. Hedonia and eudaimonia are mostly distinguished as a search for pleasure and a search for the means to develop the best in oneself. The question of which concept should be used to achieve well-being has been discussed by many psychologists (Huta & Ryan, 2009). However, there were studies that have shown that people can achieve the highest levels of personal happiness only when elements of both concepts are present in their lives. Having originally presented the hypothesis on that, Huta and Ryan (2009) conducted an experiment, in which people had to introduce hedonic and eudaimonic activities to their lives. The participants were asked to complete a web-based survey in the evening, on each day of the experiment. They described the activities and the state of well-being they experienced. The state itself was measured for all the participants before and after the experimental intervention; the results were compared and the hypothesis was confirmed. By the end of the experiment those who had added both hedonic and eudaimonic activities to their daily routines experienced higher levels of happiness than those who had only added hedonic or eudaimonic elements.
Introduction Disease progression is a complex phenomenon that should be understood in detail to prevent diseases and ensure that patients are treated properly. While some people believe that their health depends on their genes only, others consider that the environmental pollution can cause cancer or other disease. The evidence shows that disease development is associated with the combination of such factors as the lifestyle, environment, and genetics. Health Composing Constructs Genetics and the environment are two of the most influential factors affecting human health as well as the onset and development of many diseases. Most often, one or another condition cannot be explained solely by heredity or the impact of environmental and social factors. The majority of diseases combine elements of risk in all of the mentioned categories. The experts of the World Health Organization (WHO) state that human health is dependent on lifestyle to 50 percent, while the surrounding environment and genetic code identify 20 percent of health each, and 10 percent is related to the quality of care (Rappaport, 2016). Lifestyle, the influence of society, and accidents may be more important than the genetic characteristics of a person. External experiences trigger signals between neurons that affect the production of proteins that, in turn, affect genes. Any positive or negative practice, be it nutrition or polluted drinking water, can alter chemistry that encodes genes in cells, which is called epigenetic modification (Rothschild et al., 2018). In particular, human microbiota and metabolism are largely affected by the enviro