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The world is changing due to globalization; the intermingling of several diversified cultures, economies, political and social classes in the society. Thus, it is imperative for managers to consider globalization (cultural diversity), when leading a team towards success. A brilliant leader must learn to appreciate and understand the multicultural groups in this ever changing society (Chitul & Zagaiciuc, 2005). There are numerous challenges posed by a society with multicultural groups. People embrace dissimilar values, dress differently, eat dissimilar foodstuff, and poses diverse characters, in a multicultural society (Caprara & Cervone 2000, p. 26). An outstanding manager must learn to appreciate and understand all the cultural communities, not excluding their values, behaviors, likes and dislikes. Permissiveness is also an essential quality that will help a manager appreciate and understand different cultures i.e. with respect to their attitude and conflicting norms. Sometimes, certain cultures do not integrate and with others thus lack of cohesiveness; therefore, it is necessary for a manager shape teams within his organization i.e. by reshuffling team members and placing them in teams where their culture suit best. Understanding of individual cultures is vital for any multicultural team to realize its potential. If a manager understands different individual cultures in his team, he will be at ease in appreciating values and behaviors that belong to a certain cultural context, despite how unpleasant they may be. This, therefore, minimizes disputes sparkled by behaviors of a certain culture, which could have been misinterpreted to be offensive and unacceptable (Pederson, Pederson & Connery 2005, p.129). A manager, who understands individual cultures in a multicultural society, develops confidence within each and every culture, due to their feeling of appreciation. Furthermore, when individual cultures develop confidence, then it automatically suggests that the whole team is confident by the management. Such confidence and appreciations motivate a team thus increasing their output, which is ultimately reflected by the increase in organizational productivity (Mockler, 2002, p. 255). My best practices will be culture-specific, since it will appreciate and mobilize individual culture, which will eventually be reflected in the whole team in general. For instance, a manger will identify cultures which can effectively integrate and work well as a team, by studying and understanding each culture. Additionally, being permissive and open-minded to each culture develops the sense of equal appreciation among diversified cultures. This eventually develops confidence within individual cultures, which in turn motivates the whole team in general. Such practice will not only develop a strong team, but also improve the productivity and efficiency of each culture within a team. In designing a cross-cultural team, it is crucial to consider certain factors while choosing the human resource. Sociability, open-mindedness, word pronu
Introduction Investors use various ways to promote their businesses and ensure their products and services are given the first priority by consumers. The fact that a company produces quality products is not enough to guarantee its steady market dominance (Handley 11). In addition, cheap pricing and conspicuous branding do not give a product the attention it deserves if a company does not use effective advertising techniques. Definition An advertisement is any message that is prepared and produced to persuade people to buy a product. They may be verbal or non-verbal and are available in both print and nonprint media. Advertisers usually use catchy phrases or symbols to attract people to read or listen to their messages. They are usually placed in strategic locations where there is a huge possibility of getting clients to buy the advertised products or services. Dissecting the Advertisement The advertisement placed by this company is meant to attract and persuade people to buy the bottled drinking water pictured in the advertisement. It includes a famous lady holding a water bottle and smiling at the audience. She seems to be composed and at peace with herself and the environment. This company has used the image of a common celebrity who is known for her achievements in the film industry throughout the world. Jennifer Aniston is a known American film director and actress. This water company decided to use her image in advertising this product since they knew she was famous and would appeal to most people. Youths are usually driven by fashion and entertainment and the inclusion of Jennifer in this advertisement was meant to attract youths who wish to identify with her (Kabana 6). Famous people like actors and musicians influence most youths and this is why it was necessary to use this actor’s image in promoting this product. Youths will want to associate with her and use what she uses like this drinking water and in the process, they will be promoting this company. Presentation and Appeals The advertisement has been presented in a persuasive way to ensure it catches the attention of youths and mostly ladies. The producer ensured that the advertisement appeals to ladies that wish to keep their bodies healthy by hydrating them. The inclusion of Jennifer’s image in this advertisement is meant to persuade them that if they drink this water they will remain youthful and happy (Handley 23). People wish to remain young no matter how old they have become and they will do anything to ensure their wrinkles do not show on their faces or other parts of the body. In addition, they will always want to look happy no matter the problems they experience at work, school or in their homes. The need to wear fake smiles and convince the public that all is well will drive people to buy this product and behave like Jennifer. Drinking enough water keeps the skin healthy and eliminates the rough texture assoc
Background The severity of problems that cannot be solved by the old methods requires a deep restructuring in consciousness and worldview. This applies to all areas of our lives, and above all – to the “economy-ecology” system. The search for new ways to solve environmental problems has led to the development of ecological – or green – management systems. Green management is an initiative and effective activity of economic entities aimed at achieving their own environmental goals, projects and programs developed based on the principles of eco-efficiency and environmental justice. Green management can be interpreted as an environmentally friendly production organization, which achieves the optimal ratio between ecological and economic indicators. The main goals and relevant criteria for achieving them in environmental management are related to the processes of continuous improvement. Consistent improvement from year to year should be performed in all environmentally significant aspects of economic entities. Such an improvement is generally impossible to imitate or falsify, which creates the necessary basis for assessing the environmental performance of economic agents. Thus, effective green management should provide the company with a credit of trust in relations with all stakeholders in its activities, on which interest to the chosen topic is founded. Aims and Objectives The following aims are expected to be achieved:   * Define the essence of environmental management;   * Identify ways in which green management impacts a company;   * Determine the importance of environmental auditing for an organization. The objectives are as follows:   * Conduct in-depth research on the topic of green management;   * Arrange interviews with employees of the company that adheres to the principles of environmental management;   * Critically evaluate the obtained data, appealing to the best practices of qualitative research. Literature Review Essence of Green Management Foreign experience of scientific and practical research shows that the solution to the problem of improving the quality of the environment is primarily associated with the development of the system structure and the expansion of the functions of environmental management in material production. The design of the environmental management system in accordance with the international standards ISO 14000 and ISO 14001 in current conditions should become an integral part of the management of this production, aimed at improving the environmental and economic performance of enterprises (Miroshnychenko, Barontini, & Testa, 2017). Ways of Green Management’s
SWOT Analysis SWOT analysis plays a pivotal role in the strategic planning process for organizations operating in various industries. This framework allows for evaluating the company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, which in turn provides foundations for establishing relevant strategic goals and developing a coherent business plan. Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. is a healthcare provider focusing on the field of post-acute care (Diversicare, 2020). The organization continuously provides high-quality medical services and therapies to its patients. Thesis Statement This paper aims to conduct a SWOT analysis of Diversicare Healthcare, including its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, in order to develop appropriate strategic goals for the company. Strengths   * A broad range of high-quality acute care services. As stated in the most recent annual report of Diversicare (2020), the company has a strong reputation as a provider of high-quality, cost-effective services due to its pursuit of excellence. The organization implements an evidence-based approach and a quality assurance system to provide patients with effective and safe treatment and therapy options.   * A total of 61 operating locations across eight states. As Diversicare (2020) reports, the “continuing operations consist of 61 nursing centers with 7,250 licensed skilled nursing beds … in Alabama, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas” (p. 2). Therefore, the organization addresses the needs of an expanded population base.   * Strong corporate culture. Diversicare emphasizes the importance of connectedness, compassion, trust, respect, and communication as core values shaping the workplace environment and interaction with patients (“A name you can trust,” n. d.). As a result, Diversicare’s company culture is considered its distinguishing feature compared to other post-acute care providers in the United States.   * The loyalty of customers and employees. Diversicare is recognized for excellent experience by its customers and for its unique culture by its employees through respective 2020 awards (“A name you can trust,” n. d.). The medical staff is provided with training and tools for obtaining and enhancing necessary skills. Customer satisfaction is ensured through effective communication, support, and continuous improvement. Weaknesses   * Decreased revenue and high operating expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Stulick (2021), Diversicare reported: “a net loss from continuing operations at -$2.9 million, or -43 cents per share in the third quarter” of 2020 (para. 1).   * Employee turnover rate due to overwork. One of the major challenges the organization faces is the problem of
Introduction Service in the army is an essential civil duty, which, nevertheless, is fraught with some severe consequences. As practice shows, veterans are prone to alcohol abuse, antisocial behavior, mental disorders, and other manifestations of dangerous service outcomes. In order to trace the relationship between the lifetime arrests of former military personnel and their experience and the consequences for criminal justice policies, the academic article “Military Service and Lifetime Arrests: Examining the Effects of the Total Military Experience on Arrests in a Sample of Prison Inmates” by Brooke and Gau (2018) will be analyzed. The purpose of the article is “to examine the possible effects of various elements of the military experience on veterans’ lifetime arrests” (Brooke & Gau, 2018, p. 25). To accomplish this goal, a survey-data method was used. The information was collected through interviews with the inmates of American prisons, and their background, including family history, personal characteristics, health indicators, and other variables, was examined. Further, the data collected were presented in tables as a percentage. Therefore, the research method is mixed (qualitative and quantitative). The results provided an opportunity to obtain comprehensive information that could be useful in assessing and compiling the comprehensive picture of the results. Two stages of interpretation were involved, and “the first stage used the full sample of inmates to test for the possible impact of military service on lifetime arrests” (Brooke & Gau, 2018, p. 32). At the second stage, only prisoners with military experience were considered. This technique helped to exclude potential non-essential causes and highlight the most important factors. As evidence of the results obtained, the authors of the study presented tables where the information taken from the surveys was included (Brooke & Gau, 2018). The distinction was made in accordance with “the descriptive characteristics of the full sample, the military subsample, and the non-military subsample” (Brooke & Gau, 2018, p. 32). The result contributed to tracing the relationship among many components of the evaluation criteria – age, sex, race, the terms of service in the army, and other factors. The interpretation of all the information was carried out in percentages. According to the information received, the authors claim that the literature they used did not give unequivocal answers regarding the question posed, namely, the influence of military service on the number of criminal cases (Brooke & Gau, 2018). Ne
Introduction Abortion is one of the most controversial topics in the US. This issue is highly discussed among Americans who have polarized their opinions on whether abortion should be a right for every woman or whether there should be legal restrictions on this practice. Pro-life group advocates for the assert that abortion should be restricted to safeguard the rights of the unborn children while pro-choice group members declare that women should be able to make independent decisions on whether to keep or terminate their pregnancies. Over the last four decades, public policy has mostly been in support of pro-choice ideas. Many pro-choice activists regard the 1973 Roe V Wade decision as to the most significant point in the US abortion discourse. This decision removed most of the legal obstacles to abortion, and it led to the dramatic increase in the availability of safe abortion services in the US. Americans are today more supportive of abortion rights for women than at any other time in history. However, the support is not unanimous, and there are still strong reservations about the pro-choice stance by many people. A Gallup survey conducted in 2012 indicated that while about 75% of Americans think that abortion should be legal under certain circumstances, only 41% identified themselves as pro-choice (Pickert, 2013). It indicates that a large number of Americans still support some abortion restrictions. A troubling trend in the recent past has been the imposition of restrictions on abortion by some states. Over the last five years, many states have experienced a rise in the amount of legislation, proposed or passed, designed to restrict the reproductive choices of women and their ability to make abortions. Such legislation infringes on the rights of the woman to have full control of her reproductive health. One state that has enjoyed progressive abortion reforms even as most states pass restrictive laws is California. This paper will set out to highlight why women should be granted the right to abortion in the US, and the paper
Introduction PepsiCo is a multinational company that makes food and beverages. It markets and distributes snack foods, among others. The company was formed in merger between Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola. Over the years, it has expanded its operation with acquisition of other brands such as Tropicana, Gatorade and Quaker Oats. In addition, it is considered to be among the best in production of snacks, beverages and foods. It employs more than 285000 workers all over the world. Moreover, it has received various awards for participation in business development. It is also quite important to note that it generates over $60 billion annually. This paper will explore PepsiCo, its background, problems, advantages and disadvantages (PepsiCo Inc., 2011, p. 1). Background This company began as Pepsi back in 1890s when its recipe was first made. This development was made by Caleb Bradham and New Bern. In 1898, it was named Pepsi-Cola and then registered in 1902. Later on, in 1919, it was incorporated in Delaware. Ownership of the business changed hands between 1920 and 1940. Further expansions in 1960s led to the merger with Fritos in 1965. This changed its name to PepsiCo. The company has acquired several companies during this period. These include Yum, Tropicana and Gatorade, among others (PepsiCo Inc., 2011, p. 1). Discussion PepsiCo employs the strategy of acquisition to its advantage. In addition, the company has expanded its lines of operations with involvement in food snacks, and beverages, foods, as well as soft drinks. This gives them the ability to serve a wider range of customers and hence improve profitability. This is quite evident in their recent revenues results, which surpassed that of Coca Cola. PepsiCo is now considered as one of the largest food industries in the globe (Heizer & Render, 2011, pp.). Advantages The company has instituted several activities aimed at giving back to society. These are community development initiatives such as PepsiCo foundation, among others. The foundation funds several initiatives. These include disaster response, associate programs and grants. Others include funding of education, provision of safe water and community empowerment. Further developments include environmental awareness. PepsiCo values environmental sustainability. In this regard, it has initiated projects, which include preservation of water resources, minimization of land pollution, and reduction of carbon footprint, as well as responsible usage of natural resources (Heizer & Render, 2011, pp.). Disadvantages The company receives criticism over its environmental conservation plan. This is mainly because of the plastic bottles used in packaging their products. Further improvement on this is required for justi
The essay on Apartheid, its causes and the process itself is very limited in its explanations, has weak arguments and irrelevant evidence that does neither support nor explain the true reasons, process or the outcome of the struggle between the population and the government. The absence of thesis adds to the confusing structure of the essay, which does not have a clear tone and so, the reader is left with no factual information or true understanding of what really took place and how it happened. The first point that is mentioned in the work is that the colonization by Europeans and their actions were characterized through the depletion of Gold and diamonds. This is used as a reason for colonization, which led to discrimination of people, based on their race and more specifically, visual color differences. This is not specific and does not explain the true reasons for the colonization. In reality, the white man was spreading the influence of the civilized world and the search for new territories to colonize was in place. The developed nations were spreading their rule over the parts of the world where people lived more basic and independent lives. The primary causes for colonization were demands for power, greed and more territory (Ellis 90). The fact that people of Africa were of different race or color had nothing to do with the fact that they were oppressed and colonized. If they were of different race or color, the same thing would have happened. The examples can be seen all over the world, from Asia to North and South America. Another real reason for the overtake of African native population was the fact that the colonizers had a better technology and more advanced weapons. The simple fact that they had the ability and tools to overtake a great amount of people with relative ease, gave them enough power to force their demands and rule over African people. The work mentions that people were divided into whites, colored, Indians and Blacks. This point is completely irrelevant and has no value. The reality is that people who were colored, Indian and Black were separated from white people and whites were the ones who did the separating of themselves from the rest of the native population. Also, this separation does not show what it has led to. It is mentioned for no reason and is placed in the essay to support no real claim or other point, which could be valid and proved. The major argument of the essay that Nelson Mandela and his movement were the ones that stopped the Apartheid, is not explained and is not at all clear (Shone 75). How it was done and through what forces is undetermined and unseen. The resistance of people against the white rule is mentioned but this fact is weak, as resistance is obvious at any time when one nation or people are taking over another. It is stated that “Hundred of black men were sent to jail specifically Robin Island w