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Introduction Price analysis in Universal Drones Inc. is meant to examine and evaluate proposed prices by investigating its separate cost elements. For the company’s prices to be effective, they must tally with the prevailing market costs. The objective of this paper is to provide the firm with foresight in the prevailing prices and overheads to understand market behavior. It will analyze the various types of expenditure and determine their overall effect on the institution. Analysis of Universal Drones, Inc.’s Cost Classifications Reasonable, Allowable, and Allocable Costs Cost classifications such as reasonable, allowable, and allocable costs help management to effectively control outlays. A cost is reasonable if it is not more than the exact price incurred under the given circumstances. The applicability of reasonable cost is considered sound due to the prevailing high market prices for drones. The firm’s costs are allowable when they are considered to have reasonable and allocable characteristics. It means they adhere to the standards approved by the government on both reasonable and allocable costs. Some of the examples include brokerage fees, premiums, and commissions. Allocable costs apply in the sense that the enterprise products directly provide benefits to the government. They entail allocable and reasonable costs to the contracts signed by the organization and other stakeholders (Yue et al., 2019). Examples are the costs of approved pieces of drone equipment and chemicals for running the project. They are vital since they exist on a daily basis in the management process of the company. Analysis of Volume Based Costs Fixed, Variable, and Semi-Variable Costs The main volume-based overheads in the daily management of the firm include fixed, variable, and semi-variable costs. The firm’s fixed costs are negotiated for a particular time period; hence, they do not vary with the changing production levels. Examples of fixed costs in the enterprise are mortgages and health insurance premiums. The variable costs are those which adjust with the increase in the production of drones. Examples of variable expenses include the expenditure on chemicals and equipment used in drone manufacture. Semi-variable costs are not distinguished in the firm’s financial statement. They consist of both variable and fixed costs and include overage charges and commission payments (Palmer et al., 2018). The volume-based costs directly impact the organization’s financial statement; therefore, they are given special attention and considerations in the business. Pricing Analysis by
Introduction Since the early 1920s and 1930s, America has been plagued with an ever-domineering culture of consumerism (Strinati, 1995). Stuart (1999) associates this trend with the genesis of style by saying that symbolic democratization has propelled a culture of distinction and elegance. The significance of consumerism in today’s society largely traces to its association with mass culture. The culture of consumerism has infiltrated different aspects of society. For example, economic, social, and political dynamics of the society disintegrate in an endless web of consumerism. It is therefore unsurprising for Trentmann (2007) to say that politics and consumerism have found a new platform to associate – through the lens of “citizen-consumer” relationships. The media have especially been at the forefront of propelling this culture. Its extremes in doing so have bordered on creating a make-believe society where episodes of epic fantasies depict realism. The pursuit of Happiness is a 2006 film that exemplifies this fact. Although real-life events inform the film’s production, this paper shows that the American Dream (which the film centers on) has been highly exaggerated to create a make-believe reality that does not mirror the true struggles of the ordinary American person. Thus, while the film centers on the theme of “pursuit of happiness,” this paper shows that the film distorts the concept of happiness to represent the orientation of earthly goods through which our reality revolves around. Although the film acknowledges that it creates some scenes and situations for purposes of storytelling, this paper shows that the film cannot compress reality (that occurred for many years, through the struggles of Gardner) into a two-hour film without distorting the facts. Therefore, while it is important to appreciate the positive aesthetic values of the film, this paper shows that Hollywood can package real-life events by presenting everyday experiences as products that could sell for purposes of mass consumption. Distortion of Reality The commoditization of real-life experiences greatly distorts the perception of reality. Almost intentionally, Hollywood has been able to present reality as a superficial understanding of human existence. This distortion has happened almost effortlessly by appealing to the human need to feel unique and distinct (Marchand, 1986). Consequently, when Hollywood produces films, like the Pursuit of Happiness, to represent reality as a superficial understanding of happiness, it almost goes unnoticed. The understanding of happiness may take different forms, depending on the context of analysis. However, mass culture has successfully presented reality as a materialistic venture of our existence. It is therefore unsurprising when the movie, Pursuit of Happiness, presents happiness as a quest to acquire material wealth, through Gardner’s goal to be a successful stockbroker. Several scenes in the film affirm the quest for material gains as the true definition of happiness. For example, when Gardner makes a bold move to secure a wealthy clie
Introduction Tourism is a recreational or leisure-time activity where people travel and stay in places outside their usual environment for a period of time not exceeding one consecutive year. There exist three kinds of tourism. These are; Domestic tourism-This is whereby people travel within their own country to visit some areas that are away from their home area during their free time. Inbound tourism-This form of tourism occurs when non-residents travel into a given country to explore various natural features which are not present in their country. Outbound tourism-This is where residents move from one country to another country. There are various reasons why people move from one place to another. These reasons include. Most of the wealthy people, especially from western countries, travel to developing countries and other distant parts of the world to see historic buildings or other works of art. They also travel to experience new cultures, and some visit new areas to have an opportunity to learn a new language from those people living in places they visit. The movement of people from the European countries to the developing countries is very common during winter. During This cold season, many Europeans travel from their countries due to the unfavorable low temperatures and visit other countries with relatively warm weather, such as African countries (Bacheitherand Zins, 1999). There are many benefits that are gained by developing countries due to the tourism industry. Therefore the leaders from the developing countries should integrate the tourism industry into their country in the most positive way to help them realize the benefits associated with this industry. The leaders should ensure that a county has a diverse economy. This will ensure that a country is not relying too much on the tourism industry. This is because the country can incur huge losses if the tourists fail to turn up as expected, citing various reasons such as security problems. The tourism industry, if well managed, can contribute adversely to the well being of third world countries as follows. Source of Foreign exchange The export and imports of goods and services associated with tourism generate a lot of income for the host countries. This is because the local traders will get the ready market to sell their curios to these tourists. The tourists will also provide ready markets for the locally produced products such a
A psychological contract refers to beliefs, expectations, values, and ideals shared between an employer and his or her employees (Dyck & Rule 2008). The contract, which exists in notional form, delineates the practicalities of the job including the duties and responsibilities of the job, worker-manager relationships, and the expectations of both the employer and employee from the job. Essentially, a psychological contract is about employer and employee expectations regarding the job assigned to the employee. Dimensions of a Psychological Contract There are two key aspects of a psychological contract; transactional and relational (Conway & Rob 2005). Transactional Aspect The transactional side of a psychological contract relates to economic or monetary matters. Employees expect to be remunerated fairly for their work while employers require employees to meet certain performance standards. Failure by the employer to compensate employees in accordance with their performance will constitute violation of the psychological contract. Similarly, failure to meet the set performance standards or improper acts on the part of the employee is a breach of the psychological contract and may attract punishment from the employer (Conway & Rob 2005). Relational Aspect The relational part of the contract concerns the social and emotional issues at the workplace. The employee expects a favorable emotional and social environment at the workplace and so does the employer. The relational side of a psychological contract is manifested through a sense of mutual respect, values, and a healthy interpersonal relationship between the employer and employee (Conway & Rob 2005). The relational part of a psychological contract is, therefore, about the wellbeing of the relationship between the employer and the employee. Development of Psychological Contract The actual employee rights and responsibilities arise as a result of interpersonal relations in the organization. The practical relations between a worker and his or her superiors are not governed by a legal contract but rather a psychological form of agreement (Blau 2007). Workers bargain gradually on what they should be expected to deliver in terms of productivity as well as the compensation they expect from such delivery. Some aspects of the bargain underlying formation of a psychological contract are formal, for instance, when employees are engaged in setting performance appraisal standards. Other aspects are usually implicit being characterized by behavioral changes between the employee and the employer. Both the explicit and implicit aspects of this bargain lead to development of mutual expectations between workers and employers thus forming a psychological contract. Importance of a Psychological Contract A psychological
Numerous writers have come up with chronicles on the Canadian popular music. The latest book documenting the Canadian popular music is by Ryan Edwardson. The book dubbed “Canuck Rock: a History of Canadian Popular Music” focuses on demonstrating the history of rock music in Canada. Edwardson brings out the relationship between rock music and Canadian identity. According to Ryan, government policies and regulations imposed on the popular music led to the country’s identity being entrenched in the music. The book is organized systematically to bring out the various evolution stages of the popular music. Generally, the book is well organized and in spite of the writer focusing more on socio-cultural aspects, he does not engross the reader in literary conjecture. The author does not include musical examples nor does he analyze any music. Rather, he focuses on the evolution of the music industry raging from the industrial managers to recording studios. The book is a priceless resource, a pleasurable read, and a valuable addition to the already existing literature about the Canadian popular music. Whenever a person hears the term “rock music”, a picture of drunken nights and smoky bars comes to mind. Most people do not have clear information about rock music. The music is associated with all sorts of negative images and some people refrain from associating themselves with rock music. However, by reading Ryan Edwardson’s book, one is capable of having a clear picture of what rock music actually means. Ryan accurately describes rock music and all that it entails thus making it possible for people to discern it exhaustively. Besides, the book helps one understand the evolution process of the Canadian music industry. “Canuck Rock” is a determined assessment of the inception and development of trendy music in Canada starting from the late 1950s to today. A person with limited knowledge about the popular music need to go through this book to appreciate how it has come about, and how varied stakeholders have contributed to ensure that the Canadian popular music enjoys its current pride. Edwardson does not focus on English music only; he also focuses on the Quebec music panorama, thus helping readers have a clear view of the global and continental archetypes of the music. In the book, Edwardson quotes a member of the Quebec band claiming that the band influence does not come from Canada, but from different countries like North America (176). Apart from competition from foreign music, the Canadian popular music has faced immense political influence. Edwardson manages to bring out the extent of political influence in the music industry by showing how numerous musicians have opted to move to other countries. From the book, one can comfortably claim that the Canadian identity is, to some extent, curved ou
Introduction Tuition reimbursement refers to an arrangement between an employer and an employee that outlines and specifies terms that allow an employer to pay for the employee’s advanced education (Martocchio, 2003, p.23). A tuition reimbursement plan provides suitable employees with an opportunity to improve their capabilities associated with their career. They do this through participating in certain courses offered at accredited institutions of study and organizations specializing in career related training (Martocchio, 2003, p.25). It is very important for employees to understand the company’s policy on such programs. Reimbursement tuition may cover certain courses and exclude others. An employee is required to take a course that is included in the company’s tuition reimbursement program. Discussion Tuition reimbursement helps companies build a stronger workforce (Willis, 2010, par1). However, the common benefit of an employee tuition reimbursement program is controversial in that some human resource gurus say it is a waste of money or mismanagement at its best. The common complaint is that employees do not learn anything related to their current jobs and at worst the employer pays for a staff member’s degree in an unrelated field, only for them to lose the employee to a different company (Willis, 2010, par2). Tuition reimbursement is one of the best and competitively priced retention tools for a business for a number of reasons. The business should structure the plan appropriately by ensuring that it only gives opportunities that comprise of courses associated with jobs offered by the business. This will guarantee a certain level of benefits to the business through the application of employees’ newly acquired knowledge. Through improved skills and newly acquired knowledge by employees, the workforce strength will be enhanced, thus increasing the overall output of the business (Willis, 2010, par4). A degree in business and communication will improve the employee’s motivation to work and improve interaction with clients, which will enhance the image and integrity of the business (Willis, 2010, par7). It is important for a business to consider its employees as valued resources whose capabilities are worth improving regardless of the career course they choose to study. The business should take responsibility and encourage employees to fund their study courses because it is a personal initiative to improve one’s career through advancing one’s current education level. This is because benefit is more likely to be a motivator and loyalty builder, which will boost the business reputation as a good place to work (Willis, 2010, par8). A tuition reimbursement program helps in attracting younger employees (Smith, 2004, par2). The advantage of this p
Introduction Apart from water, concrete is the most available resource on Earth. The substance has been in use since the Roman Empire, and to this day it remains the most imperative constituent of most designs and buildings. The industry is approximated to be worth $37 billion and plays a role in the employment of more than 2 million people in the U.S (“Concrete Helper- A Concrete Industry Resource – Concrete Facts”, para 1). Moreover, nearly 10 billion tons of the industry products are manufactured annually (“Concrete Helper- A Concrete Industry Resource – Concrete Facts”, para 1). It is a substance with high compressive strength and the capacity to be molded easily into any form. Arguably, it is versatile and durable, factors that make concrete a dependable product for construction. Concrete has four unique components: Portland cement, coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and water. For the desired use during construction, the ingredients that make concrete are combined carefully into ratios accordingly. The mixture of aggregate and paste obtains its characteristics through a process known as hydration, a chemical reaction between water and Portland cement. The resultant mixture act as a glue between other components of concrete. The most significant properties of concrete are workability and strength. The high water to cement ratio describes higher concrete workability. Admixtures permit concrete to establish more design and configuration opportunities, from accumulating color to reducing the application of water in concrete so that we can preserve the natural resource. After the concrete is assorted, it can be dispensed into any frame and molded so that it can be used for practically any project. The objective of this experimentation, which is divided into two parts, occurring 28 days apart, is to investigate the compressive strength of diverse blends of concrete that have various proportions of water, cement, and aggregates. These measures modify the water-cement ratio, which is the most important ratio to reflect on while mixing concrete for compressive strength or workability determinations. The first section of this test is the actual mixing of the concrete, which is finalized during one lab period. Another part of this experiment, the strength test day, is concluded during the development of one lab period seven (7) days later after the concrete had partially cured Materials and Methods   * Portland cement.   * Aggregates.   * Cubes and cylinders.   * Water.   * Other cementitious materials (fly ash, slag, natural pozzolans).   * Chemical Mixtures. Pre-Lab Steps  1. The first step involved the selection of the slump.  2. Second, the determination of the maximum size of the aggregate was conducted by measuring the aggregate’s dimensions using a plastic meas
Introduction People analytics is a methodology used by administrators and executives in various businesses and organizations to make informed decisions about their workers. Managers and executives have used this approach to assess workers’ talent and skills in the corporate environment (Fecheyr-Lippen et al., 2015). While this approach is still a green way of evaluating an employee’s capability, most businesses that have put their concepts into effect have seen positive results. As a result, most organizations’ management and efficiency have increased around the world. When it comes to client management, the key to a successful business is building a lasting relationship with them. There are various ways clients can be effectively managed, for instance, by establishing a preferred communication, following up with the clients, transparently managing their expectations, utilizing client portals, and working smart. When the project on client management centers on analyzing data, it becomes challenging due to the likely problems (Massey, 2019). For instance, there may lack of sufficient data sources for people analytics techniques. This is due to the fact that when a new technology arrives, it becomes the only way of capturing data at the time, ignoring previous data that depicts an organization’s recorded history in terms of people analytics (Green, 2017). As a result, an organization’s ability to successfully carry out analytical patterns is hampered. Furthermore, predictive strategies are hampered as a result of this. Another challenge faced is the inability to effectively manage data (de Romrée, Fecheyr-Lippens, & Schaninger, 2016). Most of the data collected are from employees and may sometimes be inaccurate, inconsistent, or outdated. Individuals, especially the HR manager, may lack analytical data for effective implementation into business operations. Key Results from McKinsey Team and Conformity to Client’s Hypothesis The McKinsey team identified various challenges that may be affecting the fast-food restaurant hence affecting its performance. For instance, they determined that the organization needed task managers who did not prioritize friendliness as frontline managers because they are lower in emotional intelligence and less prone to distraction. They also identified that the longer shifts by employees lowered their productivity towards the end of the change. Moreover, they also found out that rewarding seniority and variable pay has no significant effect on restaurant outcomes. The results from the team did not align with the client’s hypothesis. For instance, the client believed in friendliness among the frontline managers, longer working shifts for efficiency, and rewarding seniority and motivating with variable pay. The analysis from the data ob
The hiring of employees has lately been occurring at will. In legal aspects, an employer or employee can terminate employment for justifiable reasons. The firing of employees has been in the rise due to the need for ensuring high performance. Law should not allow an employer to fire an employee with unjustified explanations (Mann, 2013). Legal systems are guided by public policy in their decisions due to their protective role of the interests of citizens. Violation of an employee’s right to employment, as well as wrongful termination, is thus against the public policy. An employer is only allowed to terminate employment at will only when no implied contract exists, or with justified explanations. Also, legal systems emphasize the covenants of good faith to ensure that no employees are fired unreasonably. Therefore, the law should be against wrongful dismissal of employees unless acting for public interest or under contractual terms. For example, in the case Petermann v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters , a performance contract entered would ensure continued employment if only Petermann’s performance bore fruits. However, he was fired after testifying against the company in a court case concerning corrupt dealings. In that case, the courts should protect the interests of individuals who are wrongfully fired (Painter, 2012). Recently, I came along a worker that was fired for no reason; the employer only directed the presentation of a dismissal letter. I believe the employer did not act by public policy and good faith since the employee was not allowed to make any representations. Thus, legal systems should amend rights as well as obligations in employment as a way of protecting employees. Agency affiliation is created when an individual hires another to act and transact business on his or her behalf. In the