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The main issues identified in this case are:   * Garmin faced a decline in market share, revenue growth, and its overall commercial scale as more drivers and travelers started using the GPS systems via their smartphones for direction and maps.   * The market for these navigation devices is constantly changing and, therefore, requires fast response to maintain its leadership role in satellite navigation equipment. The SWOT analysis below provides the pros and cons of the current situation at Garmin Ltd. Strengths                                                                                                                                                          Weaknesses                                                                                                                                                                                                 Engineering skill: a good treatment of staff makes it a “destination for embedded systems developers and engineers throughout the Midwest” (Frenzel, 2019, p. 4).  Location: The majority of engineering talent works on the west coast. Garmin is losing a significant number of skillful employees due to location in Kansas, regardless of its success in the middle west. Vertical integration contributes to the development of better products faster and higher operating income rate.                                                    The company pays out almost 55 % of its net income as dividends. Garmin is missing the opportunity to invest as much into research and development.                                                        GPS technology and structure.                                                                                                                                      High rates of attrition in the labor force: Garmin has to spend much more on the training and development of its staff.                                                                                    Opportunities                                                                                                                                                      Threats                                                                                                                                                                                                    Development in the fitness and health sectors.                                                                                                                     Decline in competitiveness: the prevalence of smartphones reduces the benefit of the navigation feature.                                                                                                   Broadening into av
Discussion This paper discusses the criteria used by The Grate Indoor Company to identify its market segment and target market. The Great Indoors is a decor company owned by Sears Holdings Corporation. In this paper, market segmentation criteria are identified by two important factors, that is, the company’s segment attractiveness and market segment suitability. The aspects of market segment attractiveness criteria such as the size of the segment, brand loyalty, and competition in the segment for The Great Indoors Company are evaluated together with the factor of market segment suitability. The market suitability criteria evaluate market segments according to how they fit in the objectives, resources, and capabilities of The Great Indoors Company. These two factors provide The Great Indoor Company a clear guide in identifying the target market. The size of the segment is an aspect considered. The company offers services directly to the majority of most Americans and it is easily accessible. The company has made shopping easier by adding services that the market segment might need (Sear Holdings Corporation, 2008). They include, “Classes and seminars, complete delivery and installation, knowledgeable sales associates, helping decorating ideas and professional design services” (Sears, Roebuck and Co., 2008). Secondly, The Great Indoors in evaluating the attractiveness of her market segment is brand loyalty. Products sold are from known manufacturers. It has over 30,000 brands of homewares (Sears Holdings Corporation, 2008). Customers can find all manner of indoor adornments and remodeling tips for every room in the house. The aspect of competition selection is a vital element when selecting a market segment as this directly impacts the target market. The Great Indoor Stores has a new concept in all kitchen experiences. The store’s product line of kitchen appliances is unmatched. The company’s kitchen appliances are splendid. The stores also offer clients the opportunity to test many of these appliances before purchasing. They know how important the kitchen atmosphere is, the right tools that are crucial to the discerning chef. A firm needs to use the best criteria to come up with the right market segments. The profit potential for a firm will be greater when a firm fits well into the market segment. The Great Indoor Company’s target market includes the following: First, it targets all households because it offers all manner of indoor home adornment and remodeling tips within the four common rooms in the house. The four rooms are the “kitchen, bath, bedroom, and the great room” (Sears Holdings Corporation, 2008). Second, she targets clients with different tastes and preferences as it offers everything a home could need or a casual browser could want. Lastly, by offering a one-stop shopping experience, the company directly targets all people who can access it. The company has made the shopping experience for people easier by adding services that they might need
Introduction Bioterrorism is a type of terrorism that usually involves the intentional release of micro-organisms and toxins in a community in order to produce disease or even deaths of people, livestock, or crops (Mehrotra et al., 2016). The toxins could be chemical and biological and lead to the development of different diseases which could be hardly controlled by ordinary people. One of the first steps in any preparedness plan or response to bioterrorism is the necessity to give clear definitions and explanations. Bioterrorism is a frequently used term that proves human responsibility on the development of its outcomes and effects on people and other living beings on Earth. Facts that Make You Think about Bioterrorism   * 1984 – 751 people were infected with Salmonella intentionally.   * 1985 – an offensive biological weapons program developed by Iraq to produce anthrax, aflatoxin, and botulinum toxin (Mishra & Trikamji, 2014).   * 2001 – five Americans died because of anthrax delivered by mail.   * 2004 – three US governmental buildings were closed because of the toxin ricin discovered there. These cases of bioterrorism proves the urgency of the problem and the necessity to find the solutions and make sure that people are aware of its threats and possible outcomes. Types of Bioterrorism Attacks   * Biological weapons can be spread in a variety of ways (Mehrotra et al., 2016):       + aerosol sprays ,       + explosives ,       + food contamination ,       + water contamination .   * The peculiar characteristics of attacks are:       + suddenness ,       + unpredictability ,       + inabilities to control their development .   * There are three categories of bioterrorism attacks: A , B , and C . They lead to:       + panic ,       + contamination of the environment ,       + pressure on healthcare services . Category A   * Tularemia:       + also known as rabbit fever;       + caused by Francisella tularensis bacterium;       + transmitted through contact with infected animals and insect bites;       + characterized by fever, headache, diarrhea, joint pain, and weakness.   * Anthrax:       + also known as Siberian plague;       + caused by Bacillus anthracis bacterium;       + transmitted through infected animals or contaminated meat;       + characterized by flu-like symptoms, chest discomfort, and shortness of breath.   * Smallpox:       + is an ancient disease with no other names offered;       + caused by the variola virus;       + transmitted directly by people, contaminated items, and weapons;
Introduction The economic recession that commenced in the year 2008 had adverse effects on the economies of several nations all around the globe. The value of major currencies around the world also declined as a result of inflation. To stabilize the global economy, The governments of the affected nations negotiated with financial institutions and business entities to put up measures that will stabilize the economic condition in the short run and in the long run. On a much lower level, business entities usually negotiate with other firms, individuals, and stakeholders on issues that would improve their performance. At a domestic level, couples do negotiate about the type of car that they should buy, the amount of money they should spend and the school that their children should attend. Thus, negotiation is an aspect that is present in our daily lives. The process of negotiation involves more than one party. The parties involved have to share a limited resource that forms the center of bargain. Finally, the parties involved should all benefit from the entire process (Lewisci et al, 2006). With this in mind, this paper shall focus on various aspects of negotiations. It will lay emphasis on the role that communication and personality of individuals in the process of negotiation. Role of Communication and Personality in a Negotiation Process The primary car that I had own is BMW 525i. I bought the car due to its performance and the passion that I have for BMW cars. The main purpose of the car was to take me to work, to take my children to school, to conduct errands and to visit friends during the weekends and holidays. However, being a 5 series, the car consumed a lot of fuel especially due to the fact that I live several miles from where I work and where my children go to school. The rising cost of fuel also made using the car to be uneconomical. Moreover, there are currently a lot of environmental concerns especially with regards to air pollution. As a result, I needed to purchase a car that was affordable, more efficient, cheaper to maintain and environment friendly. In the process my search, I found a car that fit this description. It was a second hand Toyota Prius owned by a woman a few minutes’ drive from where I live. After viewing the car, I was ready to buy it since it was in good condition, well maintained, and had only covered 18,000 miles. This therefore stated that the car has been well maintained. All was done apart from price negotiations. Communication played a critical role in the process of negotiating for the car. From the conversation that I had with the owner of the car, I managed
Introduction This literature will serve as a guideline for readers in food handling. Step-by-step processes, ranging from food selection to storage of leftovers, are introduced to inform readers how to avoid food poisoning. Catching a flu is one of the symptoms of food-borne illnesses, more commonly known as food poisoning. Oftentimes, most individuals are not aware that they are suffering from food-borne illnesses. They would usually assume that they merely have the common flu. It has been predicted that about seven million Americans will suffer from food-borne illnesses this year of 2012. The reason for such forecast can be traced to the formation and reproduction of millions of bacteria, which cannot be detected by our sense of sight, smell nor taste, caused by improper food handling. The reproduction of these bacteria can span only a few hours from our initial contact with the food. The large number of bacteria present in the food consumed by individuals can increase the risk of getting sick from food-borne illnesses. An estimate of 85% of the cases which deal with food-borne illnesses could have been avoided if food was handled properly, avoiding the consuming of large amounts of bacteria. A detailed elaboration is presented in this literature to inform readers how to prepare and handle food properly in order to avoid food-borne illness. Shopping The safety of foods at home starts at the grocery store. It will depend on the quality the grocery store will provide, and how one handles food after acquiring them. Planning one’s purchases is an essential step, especially when it comes to the preservation of perishable goods such as meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy products; knowing how long types of food will last will help avoid risks of getting sick from food illnesses. Meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy products should be refrigerated within two hours of purchase (one hour maximum in hot weather) so that the bacteria present will not multiply and cause food poisoning. It is important to have separate bags for meat and poultry products to prevent their juices from dripping onto other foods. The plastics containing these products should also be sturdy, not too thin that they may break while in transit. It is also advisable to separate foods that will not be cooked, foods such as fruits and vegetables, from frozen goods and dairy. It is recommended that one buys packaged pre-cooked foods only if packaging is sound. Always check the packaging of food before buying to ensure this. Purchasing of products labeled “Keep Refrigerated” is wise if they are stored in a refrigerated case at the grocery store. When buying food, always check expiry or best-before dates, especially for those kinds that expire quickly. If none is depicted in the item, ask the store clerk for the information you
Introduction Demand and supply is possibly one of the major economic concepts and the backbone of free market economy. Demand is the quantity of services or products needed by consumers (Mankiw, 2012). The amount of products desired at a particular price is referred as quantity demanded; the relationship between quantity demanded and price is referred as demand relationship (Mankiw, 2012). On the other hand supply is what the market can provide and quantity supplied by firms is the quantity of particular product manufacturers are ready to supply at a particular price. The connection between quantity supplied and price is referred as supply relationship; thus, price is the expression of demand and supply, which underlies the forces impacting on the distribution of resources (Mankiw, 2012). Demand and supply The demand law states that “if all other factors remain equal, the higher the price of a good, the less people will demand that product” (Mankiw, 2012). To be precise, higher price attracts less demand because as the price of the product increases, the opportunity cost increases as well. Thus individuals will not acquire goods that will compel them to decline the utilization of anything else that is of significance to them (Netmba.com, 2010). For instance, if the price of oil increases consumers will look for substitutes such as bicycles or bus instead of using their private vehicles to place of work. Therefore, the demand for the cars will reduce and the demand curve will shift from D 1 to D 2 reducing the quantity demanded to Q 2 as shown on the graph below. Graph 1 Source: Netmba.com, 2010. The shift in demand can also be caused by change in income, for instance if income increases consumers buy less of inferior good and the demand curve for this goods will shift from D 1 to D 2 . While, if the price of the oil reduces consumers will be induced to purchase more (Q 3 ) cars for instance, this implies that the demand curve will shift from D 1 to D 3 . In the same way if the consumers’ income decreases the consumers will consume more of the inferior r products thus shifting the demand curve from D 1 to D 3 as shown above. Conversely, similar to demand law the supply law shows the amount of products that can be put up for sale at a specific price but unlike demand law, supply relationship indicates a positive slope. Therefore, the supplier supplies more products at a high price because trading more products that are priced highly normally raises income (Mankiw, 2012). Consider the increase in price of drilling and refining the oil, this makes the suppliers to reduce the amount produced and supplied (Q 2 ), thus the supply curve will shift from S 1 to S 2 . While if the production cost or price reduces the oil producer will produce and supply more oil (Q 3 ) to the market therefore, the supply curve will shift from S 1 to S 3 as shown below. Source: Mankiw, 2012. In conclusion, supply and demand relationship tries to describe macroeconomic variables like price levels and amount of quantity in the economy. It also indicates how various variables like substitute goods, compliments goods, income,
Introduction Syria was one of the last countries in the Arab world to join the wave of popular civil upheavals that covered the Islam part of the globe but what once was a series of peaceful demonstrations has turned into ugly bloodshed accompanied with an armed conflict. Starting in Tunisia and spreading to neighboring Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and other nearby countries, this tide of protests swept the whole Arab world with the only difference – intensity of the consequences. Body of text Syria being an integrated part of the public life of Middle East countries could not avoid the spread of what is now known as Arab Spring (Lynch et al. 2). As in the case of other neighboring countries, the protests started with a request for granting people greater freedoms and putting an end to corruption, but the primary demand was the resignation of the President. However, unlike other states that were covered with the similar upheavals that ended within a few months, Syrian revolution lasted for more than three years. But how did it all start? And, what is more important, where are we now? A series of uprisings in Syria burst out in 2011 in the peripheries of the Bashar Al-Assad regime, both geographical and political. Breaking out in the city of Deraa, the uprising preaching the ideals of nonviolence and social justice and democracy in Syria has evolved to spread across the territory of the country and become an organized nationwide movement desiring to overthrow the system. Initially, protesters claimed for reforms, but as they realized that Assad was not willing to meet their requirements, the demand has shifted towards the President’s resignation. Nevertheless, the uprising groupings emerged throughout the country and gained popularity, the slogan of the societal revolt was “peacefully, peacefully” (Droz-Vincent 50). It was not until 2012 that the turn towards militarization and armed conflicts started. As Al-Assad felt that his regime is in danger because the rioter took over most part of Syria, he decided to use armed helicopters, artillery, ballistic missiles, and chemical weapons to show that he will not give up on his power, and everyone who wants to join the revolution will pay the price that equals life. Conclusion During the next two years, Syrian population has witnessed dreads of the civil war that left more than 100,000 people dead and led the country to a humanitarian disaster. Even though the National Coalition and the government have agreed to peace in 2014, we cannot see the end of the civil war. The only thing that is clear is that Al-Assad’s promise, “If this [my resignation] is what the Syrian people want, I don’t have a problem with it. I am not the kind of person who clings to power,” (“President Bashar Al-Assad Interview with Agence France Presse” par. 56) is no more than a mere scrap of paper. But we will see what tomorrow brings. Annotated Bibliography Droz-Vincent, Philippe. ““State of Barbary” (Part Two): From the Arab Spring to the Return of
The First Case’s Discharge Summary Report Admitting Diagnosis The symptoms that the patient has currently can be attributed to a variety of diseases. The fact that the patient has been experiencing changes in the heart rhythm (particularly, tachycardia) points to the possibility of having a heart rhythm disorder (HRD). The signs of dizziness shown by the patient also indicate that the HRD is most likely to be the problem. However, it could also be argued that the patient has been suffering from anxiety disorder (AD). Being affected by specific factors at the identified point in time, she may have experienced an instance of AD. Discharge Diagnosis The fact that the patient had been taking Levoxyl, along with the rest of the symptoms, showed that the HRD was the key diagnosis and the primary issue that had to be addressed. The patient underwent a treatment program aimed at managing the HRD issue. Particularly, Levoxyl was replaced with its natural substitute, desiccated thyroid. As a result, the threat of developing further heart issues was removed (Tran and Hua 3). Procedures The patient was provided with extensive information on identifying the instances of HRD, as well as the information concerning the location of the essential symptoms and the facilities that can provide the required services in a timely and efficient manner. Furthermore, the necessary measurements, including the pulse rate, regularity, and amplitude were made. Thus, the emergent risks were identified and prevented successfully. Additionally, the heart sounds were measured to identify the nature of the problem and determine the degree to which it has evolved (Tracy et al. par. 23). Consultations The patient was provided with extensive consultations on the nature of the disease, the factors that promote and inhibit it, and the means of managing the disorder. Specifically, the dangers of loud and threatening environments were detailed to the patient, with the emphasis on the significance of a calm and comforting setting. The patient was also instructed on the ways of contacting the nursing experts in case of an instance of HRD. Finally, the importance of family support was explained to both the patient and her spouse. Complications Unless the treatment is provided in a timely and efficient manner and the patient follows the recommendations of the nursing staff fully, the instance of heart failure may become a possibility. Physical Examination Taking the patient’s pulse and subjecting them to the EKG o