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The Stages Developing an efficient model of relationship in the context of business-to-business (B2B) cooperation has nowadays become one of the most challenging parts of running a successful business. Previously, the patterns of communication between partners and business stakeholders were rather rigid in terms of functioning and social influence, making profit the only desirable outcome of the relationship. However, over the past years, the paradigm of this approach has shifted towards a concern for ethics and mutual benefit (Jeong & Oh, 2017). Thus, when building today’s B2B relationship model, especially on the international level, there are many aspects to consider in terms of both cultural and financial peculiarities of the market in order to secure a long-term commitment. In terms of the following report, a potential B2B model of cooperation between the UK and Turkey will be developed with the help of an examination of the stages required to ensure the relationship realization. Briefly speaking, the issue of personal protection equipment (PPE) import and distribution with the UK now need new approaches to supply and cooperation due to the influence of COVID-19 pandemic dissemination and Brexit. One of the most beneficial destinations so far is Turkey, considering the accessibility of price and supply costs. However, prior to making a final decision, it is necessary to dwell upon the possible stages of building a relationship, as they may affect the outcome of the endeavor significantly. To begin with, it is necessary to conduct a full-scale analysis of the international cooperation prospects, including:   * Primary assessment – the stage of obtaining major background information on potential partners and secondary data evaluation;   * Strategy development – the process of identifying some of the primary goals and expectations of the potential partnership while creating a portfolio of requirements from a potential partner;   * Identification of potential partners – developing a shortlist of businesses likely to favor the following cooperation while providing the enterprise with necessary supplies;   * Conducting a preliminary meeting – the stage of direct communication with the potential partners mentioned in the shortlist in order to define the most interested and beneficial ones;   * Collaboration patterns engagement – the stage of assessing the patterns of regular communication with a chosen partner to establish mutually beneficial business management;   * Periodic assessment – the stage of detailed planning of cooperation that ensures every project endeavor is both financially and ethically acceptable for all the stakeholders (Oliveira, 2017). Once the following aspects are covered, the enterprise is able to address the actual stages of building a
Introduction Increasing competition among business organizations cause business organizations to become innovative and to pay keen attention to the trends in the market in order to maintain sustainability and ensure profitability. Many factors within the environment shape business organizations and market dynamics. These factors determine the levels of competition in the market and hence the profits made by business organizations. This implies that business organization should modify these competitive forces to enable them gain competitive advantage in the market and thus improving their position in the market (Morrison 2008). These factors may include entries of new competitors in the market or the threat of substitute product or service. Human beings are rational and would normally shift to substitute products or services especially when the cost of switching to the other product is low and again when the product or service has relative performance and price advantage. They may also include the purchasing power of the buyers or even the bargaining power of the potential and actual suppliers. Another major force comes from the existing players in the market. The strength and the size of the existing competitors and the new players in the market must be given much consideration and should not be underestimated. Business organizations tend to exploit the existing barriers to new players in order to maintain competitive advantage over them. They develop business tactics that enable them capture and maintain the loyalty of their customers (Ries and Trout 1981). Strong competition in the market between existing businesses organizations normally lead to low returns especially if the existing players are almost the same size or when the products or services rendered by these companies are similar. Analysis of Coca-Cola Company in China Coca-Cola’s acquisition of Chinese leading juice company, Huiyuan Juice Ltd is a clear indication of its aspiration to conquer the world market. Coca-Cola Company owns businesses in almost all countries in the world either singly or through partnerships with other companies. According to Weisert (2001) today Coca-Cola owns 24 bottling joint-ventures in China. It partly owns some of these companies and also operates as a corporate partner with some. Coco-Cola started its investment in the country by importing its products and selling them to foreigners in the country, but has stabilized in the market today to become one of the leading beverage producers in the country. Its business strategies of focusing on localizing its productions as well as building infrastructure in collaboration with the Chinese government and other local companies has enabled it to establish itself throughout the country. Coca-Cola is a major player in the Chinese market today and according to Weisert (2001) it generates annual sales of about $1.2 billion. Coca-Cola has survived in the Chinese market for a long time due to its inn
PICOT question : “Among the Geriatric population with multiple chronic illnesses (P), does the implementation of a chronic care model toolkit and remote patient monitoring with subsequent evaluation for its efficacy (I), compared to the usual reactionary treatment in hospitals (C) improve the quality of care (O) over a three month period (T)?” Organizations working in the health care sector change themselves and contribute to change every day – they affect the population, adapt working approaches, and constantly improve to provide the best services. While changes can be stressful, they are needed to develop health care, react to urgent problems, innovate, and create new working methods. However, despite the critical need for change, initiatives to implement them may be defeated and not achieve the established goal. There are many obstacles that may hinder the implementation of change initiatives. Airiodion and Rolley (2021) identify such categories of obstacles as individuals, departments, management, change managers, technology, and third-party support. These problems are organizational obstacles and, despite their importance, have little impact on the step of project preparation. However, the authors emphasize that knowledge of the source of a potential challenge is essential to determining the measure to prevent it. This rule is relevant for all stages, and for this reason, it is important to consider potential problems. One of the challenges for my project I see in finding enough chronic disease patients among the geriatric population who will agree to remote surveillance. Older people prefer standard treatments, and the personal opinion of the doctor is important to them. A potential solution to this challenge is to persuade some patients suitable for the requirements of the project to take advantage of the chronic care model toolkit and remote patient monitoring capabilities. The attraction for them can be – saving time and effort due to the absence of regular visits. Moreover, remote monitoring contributes to greater security, especially in pandemic settings. However, the use of technology, despite its high level of development, is still fraught with risks. Moreover, given the age of patients, it is important to show flexibility and be prepared for problems. To quickly solve any issues, it is necessary to develop good relationships with IT partners and study and test the tools that will be used. Another potential obstacle is a lack of understanding among participants. Getting to know new care tools, using them, and maintaining order in accordance with them can be difficult. To prevent this problem, I need to carefully work out a communication plan and provide patients with knowledge and guidelines. Moreover, it is necessary to create training materials that will be clear and explain various aspects of the work. Another measure is the assistants’ help in the first stages of implementing new measures and the opportunity fo
Introduction Information technology has changed the business processes tremendously. This technological revolution has transformed organizations and businesses such that transactions can be initiated and executed within the shortest span of time. The introduction of the Internet further contributed to the revolution with remote sites able to connect over the Internet and exchanging data, information, and currency. The businesses that pioneered information technology quickly included this technology in their business processes. These developed into showcase models in information technology. The cost of implementing these technologies increased over time. As such an opportunity gave itself in which information technology service providers would offer tailored and business-oriented services to willing businesses at a fee. This option was considered against the rising costs of setting up an IT department. It is this process of outsourcing that has taken the information technology age to the next level. Outsourcing has enabled businesses in need of technologically knowledgeable processes but lack the technical and human capacity to outsource such services and processes to technological experts at a stipulated cost (Pinnington and Woolcook 1999; Stakes 1995). Outsourcing has opened up frontiers in IT standardization, especially in the business world where these businesses can acquire IT services from third party organizations and as such benchmark their processes to the global standards. This study is specifically going to address the effects of information technology outsourcing among retail busines
The human body organs have several neuroendocrine cells. These cells are mostly found in the lungs and digestive system. Neuroendocrine cells produce hormones in the endocrine glands – thyroid and adrenal glands (What is NET Cancer?, n.d.). At times, these organs can develop tumors from the neuroendocrine cells, and then multiply as it spread to other body parts. Notably, tumor development occurs when special cells undergo various changes making them to disintegrate uncontrollably and form abnormal tissues (Neuroendocrine Tumors — Diagnosis and Treatment at Mayo Clinic, n.d.). Some of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are carcinoid tumor, insulinoma, pancreatic endocrine tumor, and medullary thyroid carcinoma. The symptoms that come with NET largely rely on an individual’s biological set up and the place where the disease has infested. For instance, overall tiredness and digestive problems are experienced at the early stages of infection. For bronchial carcinoid, there is constant cough, wheezing, and bloody sputum. Intestinal carcinoid shows obstruction in the bowel, pain in the abdomen, and diarrhea. On the other front, insulinoma shows symptoms of low sugar level through sweating and nausea. This type of cancer causes extreme negative conditions on a humans’ life. Specifically, NET can result to diabetes, which come due to insulin’s failure to absorb sugar into the blood stream (Neuroendocrine Tumor, 2012). This effect can be realized if NETs have shown features such as insulinoma and glucagonoma. In addition, massive weight loss, disturbance in balance of water in the body, and development of peptic ulcer disease are the consequences of NETs. The disease can also cause pancreatic related diseases. When the disease attacks the pancreas, the normal function of this organ is disrupted. In the end, NETs can cause death. Excess acid in the stomach can also erode the parts of an individual’s stomach. An infection on the intestines can cause abdominal pain and complications in the ileum thus preventing sufficient food absorption. This disease has some factors that facilitate or accelerate the entire tumors growth process in a human being. The first risk factor is age; older people tend to develop pheochromocytoma, which is another form of cancer (Cancer (General) – National Institutes of Health (NIH), n.d.). Secondly, family history is another risk factor. This factor is linked to hereditary affairs. For instance, tumors grow extremely fast under the influence of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1). On the other hand, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) links with the medullary thyroid cancer and pheochromocytoma. In addition, ethnicity has a role in the spread of NET; for example, Me
In general, numerous types of reasoning exist and find implementation, but not all of them bear special significance for decisions affecting patient care. Approaches to reasoning can be classified into types based on the inductive or deductive direction of inquiry, the use of analogy or abduction, the utilization of decomposition and evidence synthesis, and so on. In the healthcare field, reliance on credible evidence is what informs the professional community’s approach to clinical reasoning, given that mere suggestions and excessive experimentation and creativity involve extra risks for healthcare consumers. Particularly, the so-called frequency-based reasoning dominates the field, especially when it comes to guideline development, and it requires practitioners to rely on statistics in making clinical decisions (Wieringa et al., 2018). This way of thinking has diverse benefits, including the ability to limit reliance on questionable hypotheses and make virtually any decision integrated with the global healthcare knowledge base. To clarify the standards for reasoning and determine their levels, relevant evaluative questions must be posed. When formulating such questions, it might be essential to distinguish between the scientific and ethical levels of clinical reasoning. From the viewpoint of the scientific perspective, asking questions about the thinking process’s clarity, alignment with the previously reported evidence, and relevance to objective information pertaining to the client is important to further detail the standards of reasoning. Questions regarding clinical decisions’ ethical implications can also support the determination of levels in reasoning standards. Such questions might include the consideration of benefits as perceived by the client in decision-making or the client’s unique socio-demographic situation and psycho-emotional condition in arriving at the solution. Similarly, the degree to which healthcare’s universal ethical values inform the reasoning process might be relevant in determining various levels of reasoning standards.
Piracy The shipping industry supports every aspect of global trade (Daniels 2012). The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) reported that ‘over 90 percent of global trade is supported by the shipping industry’ (Yanchunas 2014, p. 41). Shipping has transformed the nature of international trade. Today there are over 50,000 ships ferrying cargo across the globe (Helmick 2014). Shipping has therefore increased the efficiency of world trade. Despite these developments, the industry faces a major challenge that affects its success and effectiveness. The problem of piracy is a major threat to global trade. Helmick (2014) defines piracy as ‘any form of criminal violence and robbery at sea’ (p. 18). Individuals who engage in such criminal offenses are known as pirates. Such pirates usually attack crews, loot vessels, and sometimes injure victims (Yanchunas 2014). They also demand a ransom before freeing their victims. Areas of Piracy Yanchunas (2014) believes that ‘there are specific regions where the threat and terror of pirates have reached epic proportions’ (p. 42). The first area is the Strait of Malacca. This strait is the main gateway to the Suez Canal. Studies have indicated that the area is characterized by increased cases of piracy. The other region in the South China Sea whereby pirates from Indonesia and Malaysia attack cargo ships. The Gulf of Aden has for centuries supported international trade. The importance of this area makes it a favorite for many pirates. Benin is West Africa is also a high-risk area (Johnson 2014). The coast of Somalia is infamous because of its pirates (Kraska & Wilson 2009). Issues such as poverty and terrorism have led to unrest in the region (Daniels 2012). The other region known for piracy is ‘the Gulf of Oman’ (Helmick 2014, p. 23). These regions have recorded increased cases of sea piracy within the past two decades. There are also other regions associated with piracy such as Indonesia and Nigeria (Essien & Adongoi 2015). How Piracy Affects Global Trade Maritime shipping is what sustains global trade operations and economies
Dimensions and contributing factors Western immigrations Qatar’s population has more than doubled in the last ten years. According to Qatar’s ministry of the municipality and urban planning, the population is expected to be over 3 million people by 2026. The growth is largely attributed to western immigration as a result of the region’s economic growth. This is evident from the fact that Qatar’s native population numbers only 200,000 (Hyslop 12). By 2030, analysts expect the population to start decreasing again or grow very slowly. This is from the assumption that most projects in the region will be complete and investors might start migrating to other new markets. As economies mature, population growth rates in the corresponding regions tend to moderate. A big population of immigrants is involved in building Qatar’s infrastructure and different housing projects. When these projects are done, they are all bound to return home or relocate to different markets. A big presence of immigrants is a result of the fact that locals are not well trained for the job opportunities coming up. The country still lacks trained professionals in industries coming up and has to rely on foreign labor. As time goes by, more locals are being trained in different professions and they will start taking over jobs held by immigrants. The energy industry has also attracted a big number of immigrants. Almost half of the foreign human resources are involved in building the region’s energy infrastructure. The state has incredible energy potential and is seen as being likely to outperform other oil producers in the region. As a result, it is investing heavily in gas facilities which have attracted a lot of foreign attention and investors. Being a young market in the oil industry, many foreign investors have had to bring their own professionals and personnel. Its young energy industry thus contributes much to the population growth. Birth rate The birth rate in Qatar had remained almost constant from 1998 to 2004 after which it has been growing even though it has been at a very slow pace. Since 2004, the state has been experiencing higher birth rates than the world average. In Doha for example, there are over 16,000 births each year, a very high number compared to its population size (Ali and Hassan 10). The international standards would give 11,000 as a normal number for a population like that of Doha. The increment is attributed to an increase in the state’s population and an increased number of people using the infertility clinics’ services. The decline in population, a big concern for many developing nations is not a concern for Qatar. Compared to other developing countries in Europe and Arab nations, the state is experiencing an above-average birth rate. This trend is also attributed to improved women hospitals and maternity services reducing the number of child or mother mortality during birth. Prenatal and postnatal care services which have not been a priority in the country are taking a big part of the budget today. As a result, there are minimized death rates of
Identify the role of a “code of ethics” in establishing and sustaining a “profession.” Ethics and ethical standards can be defined as the basic common rules that govern the mode and manner of conduct within a profession. The majority of professions it is formally incorporated n the employment contract while in others it is left to external bodies that are responsible for the setting maintenance and implementation of professional ethics. A code of ethics is therefore and agreed on set of rules and regulations enforced within a given profession with the intention of ensuring uniformity and continuity in the profession. The code of ethics differs from any other set f rules by the fact that it is universal across the participants of the profession. It is therefore a compromise of a set of agreed on rules and regulations by the maj0ority of the members of the profession. It serves several purposes including the following. To begin with, the code of ethics is a compromise of all the interests of the players and participants in the profession. The code therefore cuts across all the relevant interests therefore provide a sense of uniformity in as far as the standard and quality of the services rendered by the profession are concerned. This is important in maintaining a consistent enforcement mechanism in as far as standardization is concerned. Accountants for instance the ethical standards prohibit the practitioners from rendering substandard services. This means that the ethical code has a set benchmark of the minimum allowable service for members of the accounting profession. The ethical code in a profession also serve t regulate and control the entry and exit into and from the profession. It provides for the procedures and practices that are to be observed when entering and leaving a given profession. This ensures that there is a clear and smooth flow of members into and out of the profession. This is regulated through the use of standard certificates of practice to those who are deemed to have qualified to be in the profession. The issuance of certificates or licenses also allows the members of the profession to collectively form opinions and identify the number of members within a certain region or market segment. It therefore facilitates the distribution and allocation into the market. The ethical code acts as a grievance resolution mechanism. It mediates and mitigates the pertinent problems and concerns that may arise in the profession and cause conflict. Such conflicts are therefore referred to set committees such as the ethics committee in the legal profession for resolution. This also serves to maintain a good picture of the profession and protect the various diverse interests in a dispute. The role and importance of an ethical code in any profession goes to the self-preservation of the profession concerned. It plays an ir