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Siebel Systems Inc which is a well established company and a force to reckon with in its field of making business software, has over the past two years seen a downward trend in sales as also a steep decline in its popularity amongst present customers, making the future look very bleak in terms of its market share and growth in an activity which is otherwise forecasted to be having a consistent growth in the coming years. The revenues have fallen and although the company claims to have taken remedial measures, the slide in its revenues does not appear to abate immediately as narrated by a number of study groups and researchers, primarily due to the rigidity of the owner Thomas M. Siebel in not adopting a more practical and realistic approach to bringing a reversal in the downward swing in revenues, company performance and popularity. Matters appear to be more discouraging with the realisation that the stock value of the company has declined by 94% from its peak two years back. The problem lies in the fact that present and past customers are dissatisfied for not getting utility value for the massive investments they made in purchasing the software, which cost them more than $ 10 million and which had taken up to one year to install. Additionally, a survey conducted by Merrill Lynch found that over 55% of present customers are not satisfied with Siebel’s software. Unfortunately for the company that in the face of such disclosures also Tom Siebel underestimates the risk the company faces of failure due to tougher competition as more and more companies enter the field with better and more cost effective software products. Under the circumstances it is implied that the company has certain inherent problems that need to be tackled and solutions found to effect a turn around in the company’s performance. The marketing strategies need to be re oriented towards more result oriented goals and be manned by professionals and experts who have proved their mettle before, of course under total patronage of the owner Tom Siegel. Another problem that the company faces is the stiff competition it is going to face with the impending introduction of new software by other companies that is slated to be much cheaper and more convenient to use. Siebel Systems Inc is the leader in software that is used specifically to manage sales forces and customer service departments and which is in effect a very small part of the total software solutions that a company may need for its over all functions. So consequently, the utility value of the software provided by Spiegel is very less for the cost incurred since it takes care of only one activity i.e sales force management and customer service. The owner Tom Siebel continues to maintain his ov
Name the sampling techniques used at each of the three stages Several sampling techniques were employed in the three stages. In the first stage of data collection, the selection of the division manager and six managers was based on convenience sampling as the sample was chosen based on ease. However, in the selection of employees who participated in data collection, both stratified and random sampling techniques were employed. First, the employees were stratified into cells before random sampling was applied to select one employee from each cell. In the second stage, stratified sampling was used to categorize employees by department and cell. In the final stage, the researcher made use of a stratified sampling technique because all employees other than those from the production department, and managers were interviewed separately. List possible reasons for the choice of each of these techniques Convenience sampling was used because the researcher wanted to have a background on the changes from all stakeholders involved. In the second stage, stratified sampl
Introduction Organisational understanding is the process through which one studies the structure of a company and how it functions at different levels. A firm is made up of various groups of people with specific skills who combine their expertise to achieve the set goals (Robbins and Judge 34). Some industries adopt effective organisation within them in order to ensure that the work to be done is well distributed. The distribution of different jobs to various persons within a business establishment brings about harmony and better performance outcomes (Robbins and Judge 98).People are able to do what they are good at and not just any work available within a company. An organisational structure supports the process of management, whereby people in charge can notice a shortcoming in one structure quicker as opposed to the whole company. Correcting a deficiency would also be easier, making a company run smoothly (Schermerhorn Jr, Hunt and Osborn 59). This paper analyses three companies in different industries, focusing on their organisational structure. It also comments on the working conditions in the industries. Finally, it puts forth recommendations to help the industries improve their working conditions. The three firms analysed are Coca-Cola Company, Nestle Limited , and Toyota Motors Limited. The three industries and comments on working situations Coca-Cola Limited is an American international beverage organisation that is based in Atlanta. The company deals with the wholesaling of soft drinks all over the world. Coca-Cola is the name of one of the best products of the business and the most popular, giving the company its brand name. It was established in 1888 in Columbus and since its establishment, there have been many more products coming up from the company, but the Coca-Cola drink remains the most common product. Some of the other products produced that have been produced by the firm include mineral water and other non-alcoholic beverages, such as Fanta. For efficient management of the company, several groups have been put in place to ensure that everybody works according to his or her specialty. According to my friend, who works in the distribution department, the business establishment, through proper organisation, has maintained high sales over the years. In the company, there are many organisational levels with different tasks, such as production, bottling, distribution, and sales. The production is done in the US and the syrup that is produced is distributed all over the world for bottling. When one goes to many countries across the world, word Coca-Cola is not a new one and some people even think the company is in the countries. Unlike Coca-Cola Company, Toyota Company started in 1933 in Japan as a division of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, named after the founder. Toyoda had gone all the way to Europe and the US to find out how cars were being produced. The development of Toyoda’s Company in an automobile production was encouraged by the governm
Persons with severe mental illnesses require a proper integration of medication management approaches to ensure a healthy and steady control of the key risk factors alongside a potential recovery. To conduct medication management in an evidence-based and effective manner, one should be willing to understand the risk-benefit elements of the given measures as well as utilize the advantages or benefits of collaborative decision-making approaches. It is important to note that medications can be natural and highly effective at treating serious cases of mental illnesses, but they also can be particularly dangerous to the patients, which makes the subject of interest a relevant and necessary aspect of managing the medications of these individuals. For example, the drugs such as morphine, digitalis, lithium, and aspirin are effective drugs at improving the symptoms and outcomes of severe mental illnesses, but they also bring a host of health risks to their users (SW Classes, n.d.a). Therefore, approaches, such as shared decision-making to medication management, need to be put in place to ensure the care provided to a patient is centered on him or her. The described measures can mainly involve three parties, such as psychiatrists, care coordinators, and service users, who need to cooperate to make a joint decision on medication-based treatment. The main benefit is that all parties can reach a clear agreement, but the challenge emerges when there is no structure or collaboration, which yields conflict and hindrances to the treatment (SW Classes, n.d.b). In addition, peer advocates on an interdisciplinary team can support the given collaborative approach by ensuring that the procedural protocols allocate resources and give sufficient power to mandate certain requirements for the benefit of the patient.
The increasing cases of unemployment in most countries are alarming. Most governments are trying to create various ways of providing jobs for their residents. One sector that has potential to offer jobs to many people is the tourism industry. This paper is going to review several literature sources in order to describe the relationship and link between tourism and employment in the present world. Tourism industry is among the leading and most vibrant industries in the current global economy. Projections in the tourism industry indicate that the industry will cover 9 percent of total GDP and offer over 235 million occupations representing 8 percent of the worldwide employment in a few years from now (ILO News par.3). Evaluated against other segments of the worldwide economy, the tourism sector is among the fastest growing sectors comprising over a third of the overall global services trade (ILO News par.3). Most governments rely on the tourism sector for job creation. The South African government recognizes the significance of this sector since at least one job becomes created for each 16 tourists who visit the nation (Brand South Africa par.5). Zuma, the president of South Africa, is optimistic that the increase in number of tourists is a chief way of dealing with unemployment in the country. In 2010, the number of tourists visiting South Africa increased by a million, and presently the country is seeking to increase the number of global conferences and sports occasions in an effort to increase tourist arrivals (Brand South Africa par. 5). Tourists’ consumption expenditures offer direct or indirect employment openings in the tourism industry. Every tourist spending empowers the tourism segment directly as well as other segments which provide input to the tourism industry indirectly to produce employment capacity (ILO News par.2). Also, tourism has an effect on total employment of a nation through the common impacts of employment on the economy (Onder and Ayse 365). Service is a fundamental aspect in the tourism segment. Tourism segmnet requires workers to deal with both production and offering services (Onder and Ayse 366). The sector comprises a vast deal of employment areas because of its labor intensive fabrication (ILO News par.6). The industry has high labor intensity, and this makes the sector a noteworthy source of employment. While there are technological advancements in this industry, such technologies reduce the need for employees modestly because of restricted use of computerization and mechanization in the tourism sector. Hence, tourism growth has led to generation of numerous job openings both in emerging and developed nations. Employment in the tourist sector became affected by the global economic crisis. The ILO News revealed that the global economic crisis affected global tourism. (par.3). At the same time, ILO News projected that rampant growth was likely to occur in coming years, thus creating an increased number of jobs
Hepatitis A, also commonly known as Hep A, is a transmittable liver infection caused by an agent known as the hepatitis A virus. The causative agent is one of the different forms of hepatitis viruses that trigger inflammation and affect the proper functioning of the liver. The disease is manifested in two different cases. One of these cases is reflected in mild symptoms that last for a number of days. The other one is characterized by severe symptoms that may last for more than a month. The prevalent forms of acquiring the infection include the use of contaminated water or food alongside getting into contact with an infected person. Therefore, maintaining cleanliness is one of the ideal approaches that can help mitigate the likelihood of susceptibility to the virus. Vaccines are available for severe illnesses. There are many symptoms of the disease, most of which are noticeable a few days after contracting the infection. Some of the most common ones include fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, joint pain, dark urine, and abdominal discomfort or pain (Sanchez, 2013). It is advisable to immediately seek medical attention on the realization of any of these symptoms in order to avoid infection. There are specific categories of people who are more vulnerable to the virus infection, including international travelers, users of illegal drugs, and those living with an infected person. The predominant cause of the infection is the ingestion of contaminated water or food. The fecal matter moves along the digestion system to the liver where it infects the cells, consequently leading to inflammation. These inflammations can affect the normal functioning of the liver and trigger other symptoms of the disease. The body’s immune system plays an integral role in keeping the body safe from disease. The presence of a pathogen is first detected by the innate immune system through specialized cells dubbed dendritic cells. This triggers production of lymphocytes that helps the body to destroy the infected cells and invaders. On the other hand, the treatment of the illness remains a mystery. The body clears the virus automatically. In most reported cases of Hep A, the liver takes six months to heal with no lifelong damage. Treatment largely focuses on coping with symptoms. People affected by the disease, for instance, need to take a rest. Moreover, it is important to take
Introduction Wallace Stegner was the author of the book, Beyond the Hundredth Meridian: John Wesley Powell and the Second Opening of the West. This was a book that recounted the accomplishments made by John Wesley Powell and the troubles he went through before being successful. One of the accomplishments that John Wesley Powell is credited for in the book is his successful exploration of the Colorado River. Wesley is recognized as the first man to traverse the Colorado River through the Steep Gorges. He is also acknowledged for foreshadowing the water issues that would befall the West as a result of global warming and climate change (Stegner 216). The water issue in the West Stegner found out that most of the wilderness in West America had been explored apart from a few places, the Grand Canyon being one of them. The surveyors of the American government had not managed to explore the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River due to the difficulties that were involved in traversing it. One had to pass through rapids and falls that were capable of smashing boats to pieces. There were also swirling bodies of water, dangerous waterfalls and steep cliffs. The expedition that Powell launched was meant to pass through to the Indian and other communities downstream where rainfall was rarely experienced. He was familiar with the area thus exploring it would not be a problem. He also was well aware of the fact that people who inhabited the area had a high population density that was ever-increasing. As a result, there was a very high possibility that these communities would experience water shortages in the coming years if the status was not checked. Stegner talked of the Eastern part of America being green and the West being dry. Many people noticed this difference but Powel was the first to ask and wonder what the future of the West held for that nation (Stegner 234). Many people who had relocated to the West following the weather forecast made by the scientists and records in newspapers believed that the area would have ample rainfall to sustain their farms. They were offered free land by the government but woe unto them because they felt betrayed and cheated when no rain fell on their land. Those people who tried plowing on the land without adopting irrigation were greatly disappointed in the results. In his book, Stegner explained how Powell intervened in the problem and formulated methods that would enable the landowners to continue settling on these arid areas while avoiding competing for water amongst themselves. He advised the people to tap the water that had resulted from the melting of snow. Due to global warming, the slight increase in atmospheric temperatures has resulted in the melting of ice on the mountain’s peaks that can be used at their advantage as a source of water. This water can be channeled into their
Privatization during the transition period is carried out in accordance with the political concept adopted by the government of the country. The formation of this concept, the development of models, mechanisms, specific forms of privatization, decision-making on the retention of a number of economic objects in state ownership and on the sectors and limits of foreign capital’s access to privatization is an extremely important and complex process, since it affects the interests of the population and the economy of the country as a whole. Privatization, which takes place in the absence of a market, plays an important role in the formation of a competitive market. In approaches to the definition of privatization from an economic point of view, there is also no unity in countries such as Italy or the United States. In the case of the state of Alabama, it is evident that privatization efforts are not being implemented due to the local market being mostly corporate. However, the main recommendation is to build collaborative measures with a certain non-profit organization which can bring more efficient budget distribution. American experts understand privatization as a strategy and methods aimed at transferring a production system or production system or a system of providing public needs from government bodies to the private sector (Xu, Tihanyi, & Hitt, 2017). In the narrow sense, the term privatization means the full or partial transfer to a business company, partnership, or individual citizen of the right to own property of a particular state-owned
Introduction Using elements of financial analysis is a crucial task of an individual’s economic literacy to use available resources, reallocate them, and invest correctly. In addition, one of the goals of financial planning, in general, is to create short-term and long-term goals that guide the vector of development. In my case, my long-term goal for the next two years is to accumulate $2,000 in free savings that I can spend to buy the latest generation iPad Pro. That is a pretty significant amount for me as a teenager, so I will have to use financial strategies to multiply my capital and save for a portion of spontaneous purchases. Personal Benefit Purchasing this device is a long-time dream of mine, as it will allow me to pursue creativity, view media content, and feel more confident in my daily life; in addition, I expect that the iPad Pro will allow me to earn money, as I will be able to find a job. Thus, purchasing this device fully covers my personal, creative, and economic needs. Moreover, I feel that setting a clear goal with a timeline will allow me to structure my spending and be more mindful of money and work. Steps to Solve the Problem In order for my plan to be executed fully and as efficiently as possible, I need to create budget planning are steps that I must strictly adhere to. First is clear goal-setting; I need to carefully understand precisely what I want when I want it and how I can achieve it. In fact, this step has already been accomplished because I am specific about the final goal for myself. Second, it is to determine the specific steps (scheduling) that I should take — this is what I am doing now. Third, I need to identify all the sources of income and expenses that I have at the moment. This can be accomplished by making a spreadsheet or a cloud map that I can use to cover all financial channels; at first glance, I have regular scholarship payments and pocket money from my parents. I do not have consistent spending, as most of my purchases are spontaneous. When all financial channels have been covered, I have to start adjusting them and reallocating capital. Precisely, I can cut back on spending and simultaneously save up to 30 percent of my pocket money for a bank deposit. I can use the compound interest model to increase the interest accrual on the amount, but this will require me to study the bank offerings and choose the one that is best for me. In addition, I can save on food and not go eating out as often as I do now – all the money I save will go into a deposit. Data Sources An actual financial project in
The initiative of Amazon to diversify their services by creating Amazon Go and Amazon Elements was appropriate from the perspective of the company’s favorable position on the market and the available resources. The only possible risk on the way to the changes was the lack of experience in the sphere of traditional retailing, but it was compensated by their strong brand image and overall popularity. The past successes of the company as an online retailer also significantly contributed to a positive outcome of their activity through the provision of resources, such as extensive business networks, strategic warehouses, and numerous partnerships. The decision of Amazon to enter the new market, which is offline retailing, was beneficial, but it is unlikely to gain such success as the online platform. It does not mean that it will not be profitable, but their online services will remain more attractive to the customers rather than traditional stores. The primary reason for it is the initial reputation of Amazon as a popular website selling goods. Hence, the company will not manage to become one of the biggest offline retail players because, in order to do this, they will have to reorientate their efforts to t
Introduction Ruslan and Ludmila Mikhail Glinka is an ancient poem that was written in 1820 by a Russian poet, Alexander Pushkin, who ventured into poetry in 1817. Pushkin was a political activist, and this somehow influenced his writing and poetry especially. The poem has been converted into many different forms over the years, for example by putting background soundtracks to make it a song, as a poem and it has also been narrated as a Spoken Word poem in recent years. Basically, it has undergone a lot of evolution. The poem This poem is written in the design of a tale, as it has a dedication (dedicated to the poet’s anonymous lover), the main body that consists of six songs and an epilogue. There are six songs discussed in this poem. In the first song, Ludmila, the daughter of Prince Vladimir is getting married to Ruslan, and there is a big feast, and Ruslan’s foes have attended too. However, on the wedding eve, there is strange thunder and lightning, after which the bride goes missing. An old man helps him rescue her from a sorcerer, and the man was a warrior in his tougher days just like Ruslan, but unlike him, the old man’s love, Naina, rejected him. In the second song, Rogday, Ruslan’s rival, decides to abandon his search for Ludmila and seeks to kill Ruslan instead. He attacks arider he happens to come across thinking its Ruslan, only to realize that it’s not him. Instead, it is Farlaf, a rival of Ruslan’s. an old lady, however, guides him on where to find Ruslan. Meanwhile, Ludmila is captured by Chernomor the wizard, and finds herself feeling empty without Ruslan. Meanwhile, Ruslan is attacked by his challenger Rogday, but defeats them. In the third song, Naina visits Chernomor, telling him that she still loves the old Finn she left, and this gives Chernomor the idea to make advances on Ludmila. Meanwhile, in pursuit of Ludmila, Ruslan finds himself on a deserted battlefield, and mourns. Suddenly he comes across ahead, a head that belonged to Chernomor’s brother, whom he slays. However, the brother holds no grudge against Chernomor. In the fourth song, Ratmir, another one of Ruslan’s rivals comes across a beautiful mai