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Services Offered By Each of the Service Providers The two service providers offer various types of fast foods such as hamburgers, chicken, chips, sausages, pizzas, kebabs, and a variety of drinks. The Blue Springs Fast Food Store had superior services when it came to drinks, especially the fresh juice. Their fresh juice has a very good taste, and the mode of service is also very pleasant. On the other hand, the Blue Garden Restaurant has good services when it comes to fries. Their fries are always prepared with as little oil as possible, and it has a unique taste that make it different from that of other stores in the region. The accompaniments to these fries are also favored by many customers who visit this outlet. Aspects of the Services that Influence the Perceptions of the Overall Service Experience At the Blue Springs Fast Food Stores, there are some aspects of the services they render that has a positive influence on my perception about the overall service experience. One such factor is how the juice is prepared. The facility uses fresh fruits and does not add any preservatives to their juices. The juice is also not sugared, giving it a natural taste. The juice is prepared on demand. I also noted the level of cleanliness that employees of this facility maintained when preparing the fruits. There is a clear demonstration that they are not taking the health of their customers for granted. The facility itself is very clean, a fact that made me very comfortable while taking the snack. It convinced me that this fast-food store is very serious when it comes to offering high-quality products to its customers. However, there are some issues that needed to be addressed. The speed of their service delivery is slow, something I considered to be a negative factor. At the Blue Gardens Restaurant, one factor that stood out in their service delivery is the quality of their fries. They are concerned about the health of their clients when they take their products. The facility is also well-maintained. The attendants are quick to deliver customers’ orders as soon as possible. They are also easily accessed by the customers. Despite these positive aspects of their service delivery, I noted that all their attendants knew no other language than English. I noticed a Frenchman who walked into the facility walk away sad because there was a complete breakdown in communication. Characteristics of the Service Providers That May Influence Customer Experience At the Blue Springs Fast Food Store, there is a beautiful décor that is very pleasant to the eye. The lighting is moderated to give the facility a unique ambiance, and the color of the walls is also very attractive. The attendants controlled the aroma, and it is difficult to determine what is being prepared in the kitchen. There is a cool sound of jazz music in the background, and the tables and chairs have an oval shape, making them very unique. Music is one of the most important factors that can be used to attract customers (Hoffman and Bateson, 56). At the Blue Gardens Restaurant, décor
Westminster Abbey is one of the most impressive religious sites worldwide. Its formal name is the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, and it is located in London, England. Originally, the building was a Benedictine monastery until it was dissolved in 1539 and became a place for the English, and the British, monarchs’ coronation. It is also a burial site of the former rulers and notable people such as writers, poets, and scientists. Notably, it is essential to distinguish between Westminster Abbey and Westminster Cathedral, as many people do not see the difference, whereas it is rather significant. Unlike Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Church, not to mention that the latter was constructed much later in history. Being the main religious building in England, Westminster Abbey is visited by more than one million guests every year. Moreover, it has become a typical tourist site for travellers all around the world. However, as Westminster Abbey is an actively operating Anglican Church, the opening hours and entering fees are different for these two groups. Tourists usually have to pay for visiting the site any day of the year except for Sundays and religious holidays. On such days, the Church is open only for the purpose of worshipping, so it is usually attended by the congregation, as well as by anyone willing to participate in services, which will be absolutely free. Additionally, it is important that tourists remember to dress appropriately when visiting Westminster Abbey. The clothes should be in modest fashion and hats must be removed by the male visitors. To sum up, Westminster Abbey is the most significant religious site in England with a rich history and a deep spiritual meaning. Everyone should visit it at least once in their lifetime to see its beauty and sanctity first-hand.
The basis for the essay “Shooting An Elephant” begins simple enough. Author Geiorge Orwell based the content of the story upon his past experiences as a police officer in Burma who had to put up with racial discrimination and imperialism problems in the British occupied Burma. While relating his experiences, we learn that the Burmese people go out of their way to make the British feel uncomfortable in the country. All of their ridiculing activities came to a head for Mr. Orwell on the day when an elephant went ona stampeded in Burma’s streets. As the elephant showed no signs of settling down and had already caused much structural and physical damages to the people, he was forced to shoot the elephant. After shooting the elephant, he flees the scene, unable to watch the elephant die but cannot escape the gory details as it is discussed by everyone in the city. This adds to his inner turmoil as he comes to realize that he pities the people of Burma even though they hate the British. However, his job required him to support the imperialist rule and even as he knew the reasons for the British occupation, he also knows that by treating the people the way they did, the Brits were simply playing into the hands of the Burmese without even knowing it. Without any need for explanation, he knew that the people wanted him to kill the elephant and that they had a very good reason for doing so. These people were hungry and the elephant would be a source of food for them. The relationship of the Burmese and the Brits could have been called dysfunctional at the time. The reason I say this is because, no matter how much they hated the Brits, the knew and looked up to their tyrants for their survival. However, the Burmese had mastered the art of getting their way without the Brits realizing that they were surrendering to the peoples will. This is what Mr. Orwell begins to understand as he realizes that : The people, seeing him armed with a gun, follow him and the mob goes on increasing by the time he locates the elephant. The elephant has got over his “must”, and is now peacefully pulling stalks from the field and putting them in his mouth with his trunk. Orwell has no intention of killing the elephant, but the will of over two thousand natives, seems to imprint on his mind. He is the holder of the magic weapon, which
Introduction Dale Carnegie’s “How to win friends and influence people” was one of the earliest books based on interpersonal skills. It became a huge hit as soon as it was published in 1937 and sold over 15 million copies. Many famous and successful people have attributed their success – both professional and personal – to this book containing the time-tested advice of Dale Carnegie. The success of this book almost made Dale Carnegie an icon of 20th century America. His simple, yet effective, techniques for winning friends and influencing people have proven enduring and become part of the American culture. The author, Dale Carnegie and his publishers, Simon and Schuster did not expect this book to be such a huge success. They had initially released only 5000 copies of the book. But when the big became a sensational success, they had to print more and more copies. The book soon founds its place in publishing history as one of the all-time international best-sellers. Because of this resounding success, the phrase “How to Win Friends and Influence People” became much quoted, paraphrased and parodied, and used in many cartoons and novels. The simple truths in the book were relevant to all generations and hence the book is of universal appeal. “How to Win Friends and Influence People” tapped into the insatiable hunger for self-improvement and success in the American psyche. The book is informative, authoritative, conversational, and entertaining. Popularity of the Book Dale Carnegie came from a poor background. However, he achieved great fame during his lifetime for his book ‘How to win friends and influence people’. He faced many ups and downs in his career. But after attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, he became a great motivational speaker in America who also offered training programs in public speaking. Carnegie’s success as a trainer made him expand his subject to human relationships and leadership. He sought to provide a text to his popular course. How to Win Friends and Influence People was to be that text. In this book, Carnegie lays out a few rules to maximize the benefits of the book: “read every chapter twice before going to the next one”; “underscore each important idea”; “review the book each month”; “keep notes in the back of this book showing how and when you applied these principles.” All of these helped in making the book very popular
Cultural differences define the unique, distinctive features of a particular group, thus allowing one to gain the identity that will define one’s further development. Belonging to a specific group is empowering, yet addressing cultural differences may become rather strenuous in a diverse environment, which means that shaping one’s perceptions is critical. Discussion and Analysis The phenomenon of power distance manifests itself particularly vividly in the Chinese cultural setting. In China, power distance is expressed through a system of social ranks and by assigning a set of specific instructions, requirements, and expectations to each rank in question. Similarly, masculine and feminine roles are delineated very strictly in Chinese society. Cultural Values Dimensions Analysis Power Distance The concept of power distance is an important notion that has to be addressed during a cross-cultural analysis. According to the definition provided by Landy and Conte (2016), power distance is the specifics of the hierarchy within a particular society. In China, power distance plays a significant role in the social context due to rigid societal roles and standards (Gao & Wu, 2017). For instance, Ho (2018) notes that direct interactions are very uncharacteristic for Chinese people since the notion of power distance has permeated their culture. The specified phenomenon produces a direct effect on the way in which interactions between people from different social casts take place. In addition, my personal experience shows me that differences in the social status define relationships between people in China significantly, with representatives of each class having a specific place both physically and hierarchically within the designated setting. Masculinity and Femininity The characteristics of masculine and feminine behaviors are also clearly delineated in Chinese culture. The existing cultural values associated with the specified cultural dimensions are quite rigid. There is a noticeable tendency in the Chinese cultural setting to value masculinity over femininity as a superior phenomenon (Pang-White, 2016). The identified cultural perceptions have a direct effect on the manner in which femininity and masculinity are characterized by Chinese culture. While the latter is associated with being a leader and striving toward making a positive change, feminine behaviors typically imply a more passive role (Pang-White, 2016). The current Chinese society has witnessed certain changes in this regard, yet the principles of social interactions that have been in place for centuries still define people’s lives. My personal experience with Chinese culture shows that certain gender-based standards of behavior are still rigid in China. For example, the contemporary Chinese etiquette is filled with behaviors and roles that are as
Proposal Summary Airports can be viewed as the venues that contribute to a direct contact between various businesses all over the world (Derudder et al. 91). Whether airports are used as the tools for transporting people or products, they create the link between organizations that would have not otherwise existed, and the Dubai Airports company is one of those organizations. However, the firm has recently been experiencing significant issues as far as its operational and manpower-related cost are concerned. Moreover, in the contemporary world, airports are powered by a set of complex operations, which must be carried out so that the services provided to the target denizen of the population could be of the highest quality. Going into details, one must mention the need for companies to meet the increasingly high service expectations from individuals and legal persons alike, the necessity to provide constraints on aeronautical charges, and the significance of maintaining quality at every level, including the local, the national, and the municipal ones. Herein the necessity to invest in the areas of the Dubai Airports’ development such as its operations and human resources lies. Specifically, it is imperative to provide financial support or the areas such as HRM and the essential operational processes so that the costs for the areas in question could be reduced significantly and that the financial resources retrieved in the process could be used for improving the customer services. Topic Literature Review The significance of the strategies used for managing human resources and operations in the context of the airport environment can hardly be overrated (Federal Aviation Administration 1). Because of the need to process an increasingly large number of demands on a daily basis, an airport must function in accordance with a set of rigid regularity requirements, ICAO being the guidelines to use as the criteria. The personnel licensing and certification is especially crucial for the Dubai Airports’ op
With exponential growth in smart device users, there is an increase in the volume of data generated from various smart devices, which differs according to all the fundamental V’s used to classify it as big data. In general, most service providers, such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Yahoo, have established a significant number of geographically scattered data centers to process the massive quantity of data generated by various smart devices to give consumers speedy response times. These service providers commonly employ Hadoop and SPARK for processing massive datasets for this reason (Chaudhary et al., 2018). However, there has been less attention placed on the underlying infrastructure, which is one of the most crucial aspects for the effective completion of any specified solution in this context. I believe that cloud technology optimizes and simplifies many of the issues presented in the business applications of big data. It largely solves the problem of insufficient data storage size and ensures the infrastructure’s greater flexibility. Similarly, the information is easier to back up through cloud solutions, increasing the overall resilience of big data-related processes. The value of big data in business cannot be overstated. It aids in identifying the target audience, doing market research, and obtaining more precise findings. Companies will be able to simplify corporate processes by incorporating big data into their operations. Companies will be able to make decisions based on precise information, such as whether to invest in a product. Consequently, they will be able to avoid making inefficient investments. Since the subject of Big Data and the cloud solutions for it becomes unavoidable, it is essential for the firms to adapt their existing infrastructures to the market demands sooner rather than later. Reference Chaudhary., R. A
Introduction The book King Leopold’s Ghost is written by Adam Hochschild and details the exploitation of people in Congo State between 1885 and 1908 by King Leopold II, the ruler of Belgium. The book aims at bringing to light by way of a detailed account of the commitment of excesses by white rulers in the African continent. King Leopold’s Ghost is a moving account of the atrocities meted out at the hands of King Leopold on the people of Congo State. Leopold is portrayed as a charming, cruel and cunning villain who ruled the region with the qualities of a maniac of gruesome magnitude. The book is instrumental in deeply affecting the human psyche in appreciating the efforts of a few brave travelers, missionaries and idealists who took upon themselves the task of bringing relief to the people of this region from the extremes committed by Leopold. The author describes in the book how King Leopold, who was greedy and obsessed with the desire for annexing colonies, misused his position by keeping his allies in the dark and in the name of philanthropic causes, and by using political manipulations and corrupt practices, is able to win the support, of Henry Morton Stanley, a great explorer, as also that of other powerful countries. To further his ambitions he tactfully achieves a formal recognition of his annexation of Congo by using his diplomatic skills at the Berlin Conference and won the support of other countries in this regard. The book goes on to detail how Leopold gradually takes the entire lot of the Congo population in his grip, by making it in the nature of his private fiefdom to keep them in a virtual state of slavery with the result that within forty years of his establishing supremacy in the country, the population was reduced by half from twenty million people to only ten million. Main body The author has made heroes out of the people who opposed Leopold. These were the people who played a major role in making the world know of the cruel policies and despotism followed by Leopold. The world came to know the reality of the Congo State through the efforts of such people. George Washington Williams who was a renowned historian and politician and an African American, was the first to have made it possible for the world to know of the extreme atrocities of Leopold in making the life of the Congo people miserable. William Henry Sheppard, who was a missionary and also an Afro American, played an important role in providing required testimony in regard to the excesses being committed. A dominating example of humanitarian service was set by E D Morel, a shipping agent and journalist from Britain, who discovered from commercial documents that while loads of ivory and rubber was being exported from
The essay below uses Kentucky Fried Chicken as a case study. It investigates the organizational structure of KFC and the effectiveness of its communication system. Introduction Organizational communication can be defined as the communication activity within an organization. Communication can be achieved via different platforms, such as emails, memos, phone calls, meetings, teleconferencing, video-conferencing, speeches and presentations (Cheney 35). All businesses, organizations, corporations, non-profit agencies and government agencies need proper communication structures (Arvid 10). Without proper communication structures, problems ensue; orders and instructions are not followed, there is poor service delivery and generally business cannot be done (May 32). In this paper I have identified Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Cooperation as a case study to investigate their communication structure and its effectiveness. Background: KFC Organizational Chart Kentucky Fried Chicken is a chain of fast food eateries founded in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A. KFC has been a brand since 1997. It was separated from PepsiCo forming the Tricon Global Restaurants Inc. The KFC restaurants are globally distributed and concentrate on selling chicken, sandwiches and salads. KFC also offers beef, mutton and pork based products outside North America (James 98). Analysis: Communication, KFC, and Organization KFC has six levels on its organizational structure. The upper most is the management board which hosts the president and the regional directors including the chief financial officer (CFO). This level is followed by the general managers, assistant general managers, Unit managers, team members and finally the workers. Figure 1: KFC’s organizational structure. From the survey, it was clear that KFC had a top down instructions and guidance system where the branch manager’s office would relay information to the unit manager’s office. The instructions would then be communicated to the workers. Communication between the managers is done via KFC portal email and finally printed out as a memo by the unit manager who shares with all the workers either by giving them a copy each or pinning it in the administration notice board at the KFC branch. In the event that a worker has an issue, then the unit manager’s office should be communicated to directly. Feedback to the organization is to be done through the worker’s unions through teams. They can send direct emails to the general manager through the KFC portal email which is visible and is always being monitored by the regional directors at the management board level. The management board is the key decision maker for the organization. It consists of the regional heads who sit with the company’s president. The general manager also has autonomy to make employment related decisions at a local level. He can also sort out branch issues by following closely the on-goings in the KFC unit branches. The general manager handles a certain nu