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The relevance of big data to various organizations Such a team as big data is now widely used by many IT professionals, scientists, and business executives. This term is supposed to describe a large collection of data sets that can grow almost at an exponential rate. One of the main trends is to implement technologies that can store, analyze, or categorize growing volumes of data. These technologies can apply to various organizations. For instance, one can mention the banking industry and medical institutions such as hospitals. It is necessary to show why these technologies can be relevant to these organizations. Banks First of all, these tools can be of great use to financial institutions such as banks because they have to work with various types of data that can be varied and complex. In particular, these organizations have to record information about their clients, business, partners, transactions, and so forth. Moreover, these data sets continuously grow in size because banks can interact with millions of people who can be living in various countries. This is one of the main aspects that can be identified. Additionally, big data technologies can help banks to improve their relations with customers. In particular, financial analysts can analyze the way in which customers use different channels such as call centers, websites, or tellers (Groenfeldt, 2013). For instance, these tools can be used to analyze the voice recordings of employees in order to detect the most common errors that they make while interacting with clients. Additionally, these technologies are helpful for understanding why clients can be satisfied or dissatisfied with the quality of services (Groenfeldt, 2013). Therefore, the effective performance of organizations is also dependent on the use of information technologies. Additionally, big data technologies can assist banks in analyzing the behavior of corporate clients. In particular, one can speak about small and medium-sized businesses (Crosman, 2013). For instance, bankers can better understand what kind of services entrepreneurs need. This is one of the details that can be singled out. It should be noted that the application of big data technologies have become relevant to financial institutions at the time when the use of the Internet has become very widespread. The managers of banking organizations want to understand why clients can experience difficulties while making online transactions (Groenfeldt, 2013). Nevertheless, this information can be effectively analyzed if a bank implements big data technologies. At present, these applications are adopted by large international banks, but in the near future, they can be relevant to smaller companies. Additionally, the adoption of big data technologies is helpful for the detection and investigation of fraud cases. For instance, these tools can reduce the costs of
Introduction The modern business environment is characterized by rapid technological advances, globalization and growing competition among organizations. This situation, in turn, requires that only those organizations that are able to develop an edge for sustainable competitive advantage advance their business objectives when adequately meeting them. Within the circle of strategists, there is a common believe that there is a need to view human resources as an asset rather than a cost. Thus, it made organizations focus on human capital as a source of competitive advantage. Organizations are currently paying special attention to knowledge, skills and attitudes of their employees with the hope to enhance the productivity of the employees and ultimately improve organizational productivity. Training is an important factor and one of the means that organizations can implement to achieving a hands-on, flexible and qualified productive workforce. Most organizations view training to have a major impact on employee performance. For both new and existing employees, training is an important contribution to enhancing the quality of work and output. Indeed, skill enhancement and training are considered to be the core components required for transforming ordinary organizations into high performance work organizations. Organizations that invest in training are able to impart better decision making, teamwork, problem-solving and interpersonal skills to their workforce. There are many benefits accrued to training and there are guaranteed returns on money and effort invested. Better decision making can lead to very innovative ideas coming from employees that can make fortunes to the company. In addition, employees are not only able to make better and quick decisions but they are also more accountable for their work. This results in profitability for the firm due to faster and better decisions as well as reduces costs by eliminating wastages and mistakes. Good interpersonal skills, on the one hand, mean that employees are able to understand each other and work together to achieve common goals. When this happens, it results into great teamwork, enhanced productivity and quality output. In addition, better work relationships results into a flexible and productive workforce. Case background Maple Leaf Shoes is a large group of a shoes manufacturing firm. It comprises various manufacturing divisions with a centralized administration. The whole issue of training was raised during a convention of shoes manufacturers. The firm’s vice-president who was in charge of one of the largest manufacturing divisions got a chance to interact with other industry stakeholders. He was surprised to learn that some of the shoe producers were very cost efficient in their production. He also noted that, although they had no notable differences in wages with his firm, other manufacturers, especially from Italy and France, were able to contain their labor costs. It was due to the fact that their workers’ productivity was significantly higher in comparison with Maple Leaf Shoes. Thus
Childcare refers to the supervision as well as care of a child whose age ranges from two weeks old to eighteen years. When a child is born, some people are forced to stop working for a while, whereas others have to quit school to take care of their newborn. This is because they cannot afford to pay for the childcare as it is expensive. This topic is important because it helps to understand why the employment rate is low among certain communities in American society. This research examines whether more families would return to work or college after a child is born and the childcare was free. This study is needed because if individuals can go back to work or school as long as childcare is free, then it is important that the government finds ways to provide this for the people and reduce unemployment rate. The research is unique and original since it helps in establishing another reason for many people being out of employment. There have been studies before that have tried to determine the reasons behind low employment rates as well as individuals failing to complete school (Brewer, Cattan, Crawford et al., 2021). This paper looks at the issue of childcare and whether allowed to be free would enable new parents to go back to work or school. Background Parents to newborns, especially first-time parents, find it challenging to resume their normal lives mainly due to financial reasons. Students at college are not at a point in their lives where they are financially prepared for the responsibilities of bringing up a child. When it happens, one or both of the parents are forced to quit school to take care of the child. Apart from the college students, there are others who had been working but stopped primarily because they cannot afford to pay for the childcare. This has led to a rise in the rates of unemployment as well as people quitting school. Despite the efforts of many researchers on the topic, their findings have not been consistent (Brewer, Cattan, Crawford et al., 2021). The reason for this is that most of their works indicate that they do not agree upon any aspect of the topic. There is a group that believes individuals quit their jobs because of the emotional attachment to their kids, while others believe that childcare being expensive cannot be a reason. This proves that there are loopholes in the studies that this research can address. Obviously, there are other factors that can contribute to people choosing to stop working or studying after having a child, for instance, time management issues. However, when examining such factor and affordability of childcare, the latter is more reasonable. This research addresses the relationship between low employment rate and affordability of childcare which has not been made clear by the previous studies. The findings in those researches have consistently suggested that there is no connection between the two concepts. Methodologies Used in Past Research Past studies have mainly utilized document analysis method by accessing files of staff from various companies as well as files of students from various colleges in the c
Introduction France is a European country that is mainly located on the west of the continent and also includes several overseas territories like French Guiana in South America and some land in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. Its continental borders are the North Sea (north), the English Channel (north-west), the Atlantic Ocean (west), the Bay of Biscay (south-west), Spain, Monaco, and Andorra (south), the Mediterranean Sea, and Italy (south-east), Switzerland and Germany (East), and Belgium and Luxemburg (north-east). France has an advantageous location due to the possibility to divide maritime borders with the United Kingdom and establish neighbor relationships with such European leaders as Germany, Italy, and Spain. In this report, the analysis of socio-demographic, economic, and trading factors of France will be developed along with the comparison of this country’s economic situation to the one in the United States. Socio-Demographic Information The analysis of socio-demographic factors helps recognize an overall situation in the country and its living standards. In 2017, the population of France constituted approximately 67 million, with around 63 million living in the metropolitan region (World Bank, 2019a). French people are mostly the representatives of Celtic, Latin, Slavic, and North African ethnic groups who officially speak French (black, white, mulatto, and Chinese) (“France demographics profile,” 2018). Compared to the gender structure that is equal in France, the age varies, including 0-14 years (18.5%), 15-24 years (11.8%), 25-54 years (37.8%), 55-64 years (12.4%), and older than 65 years (19.5%) (“France demographics profile,” 2018). The birth rate is higher than the death rate, which results in sustainable population growth each year. In rural areas, sanitation facility access remains unimproved in 1.1% of the population, whilst in urban areas, this rating is a little bit higher – 1.4% (“France demographics profile,” 2018). The majority of people are Christians, but there are also some Muslims, Buddhists, and Jewish in the country. Health and education are two crucial areas of development in France. According to the latest records, 5.5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is spent on education, and 11.5% – on health expenditures (“France demographics profile,” 2018). Obesity in adults remains a serious problem, and multiple nutrition and health education programs are in progress. Higher education is usually introduced in public universities and prestigious facilities. The Ministry of National Education made primary and second
Abstract Some pests and weeds are considered by the Australian government to be of national significance. Most of these species were introduced from other countries and continents. Red fox ( Vulpes vulpes ) and the Alligator Weed ( Alternanthera Philoxeroides ) are some of the invasive species which threaten the ecology and several sectors of the Australian economy. This document discusses why and how these species were introduced in Australia, factors which ensured their successful establishment in the country, as well as, their ecological and economic impacts. Finally, it examines the advantages and disadvantages of the control methods used to manage them. Introduction Numerous invasive species have been introduced in Australia over the years. These species are considered pests and have become a serious threat to biodiversity as well as agriculture in the country. Generally, pests have a direct effect on the environment/ecosystem as well as on human life wherever they exist. Their rate of reproduction is high making it difficult to control them. Most of them were introduced either deliberately or by accident, including some brought in to assist with the control of other nuisance species. Among the animal pests in Australia is red fox ( Vulpes vulpes ) also known as the European red fox was introduced in Australia in 1855 from Europe (Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water and Communities 2010). Since its introduction in Australia, it has spread across most parts of the country, although it is no longer found in the tropical north as well as some off-shore islands (Tasmanian Department of Primary industries, Parks, Water and Environment, 2010). Vulpes vulpes is classified as a serious invader to native animals as it kills them. On the other hand, one of the weed species which has invaded the ecological system of Australia is the Alligator Weed (Alternanthera Philoxeroides) . It was also introduced from Parana River region, South America (Everitt, Little & Lonard, 2007, 55). They have spread in Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Tasmania and South Australia. According to Bonila and Gunasekera (2001, 17) Alternanthera Philoxeroides is among the top 20 weeds posing serious threats and therefore causes significant concern in Australia. How and why the species were introduced in Australia According to Cuthbertson and Parsons (1992, 155) Alternanthera Philoxeroides was first introduced in Newcastle, New South Wales from South America and has since spread to all states in Australia. It has viable seed which aids its dispersal. As a result it spread from South America through pieces of mud which it used to attach itself to ships which sailed from South America. It was first introduced in this region during in 1946 when ship ballast was abandoned near New Castle (Cuthbertson and Parsons 1992, 155). According to the Rural Industries Re
Travel Writer Tell-All A Travel Writer Tell-All is a new travel writer subgenre, in which writers lists the failures that they had to face in the course of traveling because of the lack of information concerning a particular country’s traditions and accepted behavior. The given phenomenon, however, also includes descriptions of the phenomena that writers found absurd, unacceptable, or despicable, yet which were considered a norm in the country of the writers’ visit. Often prone to considerable controversy, the given genre may entail accusations of the writer telling lies for the sake of their books’ popularity. (Source: Wilson, Jason. “Foreword.” The Best American Travel Writing 2008 . Ed. Anthony Bourdain. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2008. ix–xii. Print.). Travel writer A travel writer is a person who does not simply look for a new place to visit but is in a constant search for the place where they can belong. Such writers seem to be willing to find their
It is important to note that psychopharmacology is a critical field of knowledge and expertise for any independent mental health practitioner. The main reason is the fact that psychopharmacology is a science-based study of medications and drugs on human psychology. It is becoming increasingly necessary for a mental health practitioner to be familiar and knowledgeable about pharmacological aspects of the treatment of mental issues. As a future independent mental health practitioner, one must be fully equipped with skills and competencies in treating clients’ mental health problems, which is impossible without pharmacological interventions. It is stated that “even though psychiatrists represent the branch of medicine that specializes in psychopharmacology, they are directly responsible for providing only a fraction of professional services to the mentally ill” (Preston et al., 2021, p. 13). In other words, no treatment can be effective if the dedicated specialists are outsourcing the prescription of drugs to non-psychiatric professionals. In order to help clients to overcome stigma about mental disorders and medication, it is important “to bring up the topic in a preemptive way, at the time when the prescription is first written” (Preston et al., 2021, p. 66). In other words, a mental health practitioner needs to help patients weigh the pros and cons in an informed manner. Since non-adherence is a major problem when it comes to medications, one can help clients to comply with the prescriptions by giving “patients (and parents) time to really explore any concerns or worries that they might have about the psychiatric medication being recommended” (Preston et al., 2021, p. 67). Therefore, it is likely that patients will be cautious of drugs, which is why their concerns need to be heard, voiced and evaluated. In conclusion, psychopharmacology is becoming critically important for an independent mental health practitioner. Medications play a major role in ensuring proper treatment measures. Thus, clients require assistance and informed education about their options. Reference Preston, J. D., O’Neal, J. H., Talaga, M. C., & Moore, B. A. (2021). Handbook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists. (9th ed.). New Harbinger Publications.
Overview EA is an international developer , marketer, publisher and distributor of video games . Competing in a $35 billion global market, EA is one of the leading companies in the video game industry. Focusing on delivering games in all four of the leading consoles, (PS3, Xbox, PC, and Wii) they achieve to simultaneously launch titles in each of the platform in order to provide a game quality gaming experience to every possible gamer out there. EA, along with its competitors, faces the challenges of rising costs brought by the high demand of quality graphics and game play, a numerous game selection, rapid evolution of game consoles, and a highly contested but promising E-market segment brought by the online gaming trend. Driving Forces   * PESTEL Analysis (Macro environment)       + No major political factors in this industry       + Social: The rising trend in online gaming brings new business opportunities. Large groups of gamers are within this segment, making it an important target for video game companies. With the age of the average video game player on the rise the gaming industry has created new niches that desire a more demanding adult gaming experience.       + Technology: Great leaps in the quality and game play brought by the new platforms demand more complex gaming by the consumers resulting in increases in R&D costs. The new trend of online gaming has given birth to digital distribution and Massive multi-player online games (MMOG). The release of high capacity mobile phones has expanded mobile gaming to cell-phone users.       + Economic: EA is an opening market to many enterprises giving a distribution channel with an edge on sales and distribution of video games.       + No major Environmental or legal factors in this industry   * Competitive Forces       + Threat of Substitutes: The number and variety of video games has greatly expanded, creating many niche segments composed by all age groups. A large selection of titles released by large competitors every year, provide the buyer with many alternatives when it comes to choose a game.       + New Entrants: The possibility of new entrants is low. Technological barriers such as well-funded R&D departments and a very limited software engineer work force make entry to this industry costly. Major competitors have already been established; hence entry can only be expected from large companies with vast capital and a work force with competitive media-technology proficiency. This market is attractive to present competitors.           o Possible Prospective Entrants:             -Diversified media companies with capital strength (Disney, Viacom, Fox)       + Intensity of Competition: High competition. With three major competitors (Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo), 20 other independent developers, diversified media companies (Disney, Viacom, Fox), and over four Internet engines the video game industry is highly saturated. Again not an attractive industry for new entrants       + Bargaining Power (Buyers): Buyer power is high due to the extensive variety in possible substitutes. With 100s of titles been added to each
Globalization has resulted in the liberalization of various countries’ markets, enhanced communication systems, and wide networks of connections. Consequently, the rise of multinational corporations has been steady, with many of such corporations emerging in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Multinational companies have representatives in various parts of the globe of which each society in which such a business venture is established has a diverse and authentic culture and cultural beliefs. The management of such an enterprise established in diverse cultural affiliation has to be considerate of such cultural varieties since a society’s culture is unique and in many ways influence the behavioural pattern including the consumption of a certain good or utilization of a given service. The goal of this proposal is to critically assess the ways of managing of multinational companies in the different cultural settings. The major research area will be on the complexity of multinational management. This will take into account the regional approaches, theoretical, and empirical theories. Managing multinational companies is a complex and taxing task. The management requires prior market research and cultural analysis, to make the management more competent and reliable, ensuring all parties are satisfied without cases of discrimination or favouritism. With the right level of management, the international culture diversification will have positive and progressive impact on firm performance. In this study, we expect the nature of management to be directly affected by cultural diversification Literature Review Gomez & Palich (1997) in over a ten years period used cultural diversity to predict performance of multinational companies. They have pointed out that well organized and managed multinational companies yielded better results. This type of management acknowledges the existence of different cultures; individuals no matter the high of their education or sophistication belong to one type of culture or the other. Individuals exist in a society and every society has its own culture that generally unites the population, this type of culture is easy to pin point as it greatly influences the conducts and behaviours of individuals exhibiting homogenous attributes. They state that global cultural diversification intertwined with multinational firm’s performance should yield positive results that are also beneficial to the society. Since markets are not perfectly integrated multidimensional approach in market strategies enables a company to draw greatly from the diverse markets. Management has the chance of observing the culture that mostly and perfectly favours their products or services, in so doing they can greatly reduce the various costs of operation by concentrating more in this cultural area. Culture is the fundamental basis for human social behaviours