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Scenario MoonLucks is an international coffee shop company that operates primarily in the Middle East, with the UAE and Turkey being the primary markets. The company was created in the UAE in 2002 as a small coffee shop that focused almost exclusively on whole-bean coffee, but as the company grew, its products diversified. Nowadays, MoonLucks offers different hot and cold beverages and a wide variety of snacks as well as beans, tea leaves, and brand dishware. We offer classic drinks and foods as well as unique ones that can only be purchased at our shops, and we position the company as an exclusive club that offers highest-quality products with exquisite taste and impeccable service for a handsome price. The company had performed relatively well during the recession, but the recent drop in oil prices, which has had a serious impact on the economies of the Middle East, seems to have affected us to a greater extent. As a result, fifteen of our locations in six of the secondary Middle East markets that have been performing especially poorly will have to be closed. At the same time, we have been preparing to expand to China and Egypt. Both markets are most attractive: the former has a large population and has been exhibiting rapid economic growth for the past years (CIA 2016a); the second is especially appealing due to its touristic activities (CIA 2016b). As a result, we have decided to proceed with the expansion plan despite closing the shops. MoonLucks takes corporate social responsibility (CSR) very seriously; in particular, we ensure that the coffee beans, tea leaves, and other consumables and products that the shops use or sell are grown, produced, and purchased ethically, which involves mindful, environmentally sustainable production and fair pricing. Apart from that, MoonLucks has been launching small targeted charity events, and our customers have been very supportive of our initiatives. Similarly, MoonLucks has a responsible attitude towards our employees. The salaries and wages are always average or above the average for a particular city, the employees are provided with uniforms and training and protected from discrimination and harassment, there is a system of benefits that depend on the position, and the communication between the employees and the management is ensured through a system of tools, including forums, questionnaires, and exit interviews. In exchange, MoonLucks demands impeccable service that is assessed with the help of m
Nowadays, humanity has reached the peak of social uncertainty which steams directly from the current social situation in the world. The future is unpredictable and unstable – a pandemic that has shaken the whole planet so suddenly and unexpectedly serves as a demonstrative example. In the modern era, humanity is experiencing an acute and uncomfortable situation of uncertainty. Does the humanity have a future towards which it could aspire wholly? Is the crisis of the age of globalization the last for the mankind? Giddens (2017, p. 497) adds that “globalization has accelerated the pace of social change, bringing virtually all of humanity into the same turbulent seas.” Currently, significant socio-economic and political changes are taking place, leading to transformations in the stratification system of society, and changing sociology, as well. The social world takes on new forms and outlines, and the system of social inequality is determined not only by traditional stratification criteria, but also by less obvious parameters. This paper seeks to examine the temporal changes in soci
The 21 st century has witnessed an evolution in information and communication technology. This has seen the wide adoption of this technology in enhancing business within firms. As a result of the advancement in information and communication technologies, firms are taking advantage of these technologies to position their products in the competitive markets. Digital marketing is seen as one of the platforms of enhancing marketing practices and driving sales in firms. However, because of the challenges of information and communication technologies, digital marketing is also argued to constrain marketing practices among firms (Ceria, 2009). The purpose of this research is to explore the concept of digital marketing. The paper explains digital marketing platforms that are used in enhancing marketing functions in firms. The paper then discuses how digital marketing has enhanced marketing in business firms. In addition, the paper presents the challenges that face firms concerning the adoption of digital technologies in marketing enhancement. According to Stanaland (2012), digital marketing is a rapid evolution in business because of the manner in which business organisations value and use the concept in expanding their business operations. Digital marketing is practiced by firms operating in both the service and the manufacturing sector. David and Fortin (2000) observed that digital marketing is one of the means of enhancing marketing communication thus promoting relationships between firms and their customers. It is one of the best strategies for firms with the objectives of expanding operations to the international or rather global scene. Digital marketing finds a lot of favour from companies. This is due to the notion that digital technologies have become fashion to the most active population in the world (Smith, 2012). Planning and implementing digital marketing in firms is a process. Digital marketing is one of the most common tools that have gained widespread usage in marketing by firms. Before discussing the benefits and
Avery’s Harvest In one village, there lived two neighbors, Avery and Zane. Their life was peaceful yet too quiet at times, so to get rid of boredom, the old men invented various contests. They tried to beat and outpace one another in whatever activity they settled to engage in: cooking the most delicious pie, building the prettiest birdhouse, and many more. Once Avery and Zane decided to see who could grow the strongest apple tree and harvest the sweetest apples from it. The men started by planting two small sprouts; they both watered their trees regularly and made sure to protect them from all possible harm. However, their approaches differed in a peculiar way. Avery liked to spend time sitting by his tree and talking to it as to another human being and close friend, saying encouraging and tender words. Zane merely laughed at Avery’s whim, and whenever he felt that all the necessary protective measures were undertaken, he left his tree alone. Time passed, years and seasons changed one another, and some changes started to happen. While the boughs of Avery’s apple tree spread wide and became covered in white flowers, attracting countless birds, butterflies, and pollinating insects, Zane’s tree remained small and almost bare. With apple blossoms, the whole garden became more beautiful, tranquil, and alive. As fruits began to grow in the summer, the surroundings were overflown with the delightful aroma. Seeing this, Zane felt frustrated at his own garden and progress. Trying to cheer his friend up, Avery smiled gently and offered him a ripe apple. He promised that they will work together to make Zane’s apple tree healthier so they could collect an even bigger harvest next year. Main body Nursing care can substantially determine both short-term and long-term patient outcomes. The quality of caring is traditionally measured by practitioners’ competence, application of relevant technologies, and relationship-building practices (Karaca & Durna, 2019). However, the overall attitude of nurses to caring is important as well, and this paper will discuss my definition of caring. It will also explain the short story that incorporates my view on caring. Definition of Caring My view on caring is in line with that proposed by Florence Nightingale, the creator of the holistic care concept. Her theory “emphasizes that for human beings the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” (Zamanzadeh, Jasemi, Valizadeh, Keogh, & Taleghani, 2015, p. 214). Therefore, it is not enough to address merely the physical aspects of patients’ health. Nurses must also attend to the emotional, psychological, spiritual, and social needs of individuals and empower patients to improve their health independently (Jasemi, Valizadeh, Zamanzadeh, & Keogh, 2017). Similarly, I am convinced that physical manifestations of illness often have deep roots in non-physical factors. Thus, I see carin
Introduction Technological advancements have brought many changes in the modern world. According to Ling (56), technology has greatly changed the way various activities are undertaken. One aspect that has undergone significant changes is the mode of information transfer. Initially, people wrote letters in case of a need to pass information to another person, or use messengers to deliver such information later. This area has continued to advance, and currently there are very many ways of passing information from one person or place to another. The most common means of communication in the modern society are Facebook, Twitter, cell phones and many others. Through these modes, people are able to share ideas and information from different corners of the world. Among all these means of communication, the most reliable and convenient one is a cell phone. Through cell phones, people are able to pass and receive information at any time, and in any part of the world. Cell phones have many benefits to the users. These users include business people, government officials, and all individuals who use the cell phones for one reason or another. Several arguments have been raised concerning the dangers of cell phones to social health. Some of these arguments may be true or false depending on the validity of the studies undertaken. It is, however, important to have the correct information on the relationship between the use of cell phones and personal health. My claim is that cell phones have no impact on people’s health because it is supported by a number of researches, in particular on the psychological influence of cell phones on pregnant women and the role of cell phones to play in the development of cancer cells. Crit
Introduction Working teams are organized groups within organizations that are set with specific roles and duties. They are instrumental in enhancing performance in most settings since they promote delivery of quality services. This explains why most institutions are currently re-organizing their workforce into working teams as a measure to drive performance. The institutions focus on team building because the strategy remains an effective performance driver that promotes productivity of each member in an institution. Emphasize on team building is also done since it promotes innovation, creativity and sharing of ideas that touch on various issues that include business simulation exercises. As noted by scholars, working teams are very important in any institution that aspires to perform well, especially in the current competitive environment. This is apparent since their role in steering growth cannot be ignored at any rate because they define the level of performance in all levels of operation. In particular, working teams enhances innovation, creativity, and coordination of activities in diverse settings. This is evident since they bring individuals with different skills and talent together hence promote idea sharing and formulation of customized solutions to various needs of customers. The customized solutions are normally achievable because of the complementary skills that team members have. How groups can become high performance teams As noted, effective performance teams are important in any institution that seeks to record exemplary performance. They are important because they ensure sanity and delivery of quality services through well-defined approaches. This explains why working groups must strive to be high-performance teams to enable the institutions that they work for record exemplary performance. The working groups must ensure that they adopt conventional systems of operation and engagement that are socially and economically viable. They must also ensure that they adopt structured operating guidelines that are based on mutual understanding and performance ideals. Firstly, working groups can become performance teams highly if each individual identifies fully and understand his roles. This is important since understanding of delegated roles that each individual is to execute is to eradicate duplication of work, including deviation from the main goals. It also ensures that specific roles that are given to each member are not compromised at any rate. Secondly, building strong and effective working teams requires proper skill, including talent synchronization. This is essential since individuals have different skills that can only yield best results when complimented. For instance, an individual in an institution may have immense communication skill, while another may have superior technical know-how and another system design skills. These individuals can only work best and be productive if they are well organized as opposed
Introduction It has been argued that, ‘While Environmental Planning emerged as a profession in the 1970s, the environmental planning movement was evident sometime before this.’ The main purpose of this paper is to explore the origins of environmental planning theory. The paper considers the major aspects in the evolution of environmental planning theory. Today’s prototype in human settlement and consumption has greatly contributed towards environmental stress, and this has been manifested at local, regional and international level. The use of land for construction and development in many developing nations tends to degrade the environment with regards to continued increase in population. Industrial set ups in urban areas have also resulted in increased air pollution and this has contributed to prolonged climate change. Endangered plants and animals are becoming extinct at a very high rate, leading to the loss of genetic biodiversity which is a threat to humanity’s environmental legacy. Due to such factors and others not mentioned, but within the human adaptation to human natural systems, the public raised an alarm and implemented an environmental movement which over the past century has been able to regulate these problems. Since the emergence of Industrial Revolution in the late 18 th century, much of Western European nations, including North America, have seen many people migrate to urban areas. Cities in this period were transformed by technology; capital and labour force from different human settlements came from the social and economic interactions to sprawling cities at an unprecedented rate. This rapid growth in the cities has created much pressure on the environment both within the urban boundaries and rural areas. Overpopulation, pollution, class struggles and social inequality are among many of the issues that resulted from such urbanization. Therefore, planning theory was formulated out of the need to control the social decay that was so prevalent during the Industrial Revolution. Though not evident at its beginning, planning theory has evolved and changed into an international and multi-disciplinary subject. It now includes the concepts of societal, economy, environment, and political subjects. Since mid 20 th century, planning has been incorporated into institutional legislative frameworks, used and formulated by government and organizations to apply control over land use and other social, environmental, and economic sectors. In essence, environmental planning theory was widely accepted as an essential part of planning model after the World War II because it was now used for environmental protection purposes. This paper will succinctly and comprehensively survey on the historical roots on the present trends in environmental planning – through theories which have been implemented in the recent times that endorses the reorganization and revamp of the land use patterns. It will also check on the environmenta
Introduction Tsingtao is the largest brewery in China and was founded during the year 1903. It was founded by the German settlers and accounts for some of its domestic market share. German businessmen originally owned the brewery but it was taken over by the Japanese during 1945 when the Japanese took possession of all the holdings in the province of Shandong. But Chinese took over the brewery after the World War II upon the defeat of Japan. The supervision of Chinese for the brewery is under the Nationalist Government in Nanjing but this lasted only until the 1949 because the People’s Republic of China was established and the company became an enterprise that is owned by the state (Yang, 2005). The beer, Tsingtao Beer, is a standard pilsner having 4.7% alcohol and the leader of almost all breweries. It has been made known to the public as a beer which is brewed with mineral water from the Laoshan spring. This is seen as one of the ingredients why the beer tastes good and adds into its characteristics flavor. But this is just for the beer produced in Qingdao and not for all of its branches. Basically, Tsingtao Beer was brewed with regard to the original ingredients made by the German Reinheitsgebot or the Purity Law which only has water, barley and hops but after its privatization, China added the signature taste of rice (Yang, 2007). The brewery was forced to focus on the international markets with the consideration that the beer market in China was not progressive until the 1980s (Colley, 2005). While focusing on the international markets, the brewery also tried to sell the product on the domestic market which depicts a competition between other brewery brands and foreign brands as well. The international market for Tsingtao Beer largely accounts for the “Good Harvest of Five Grains Corporation” which is based in Hong Kong. The market share of Hong Kong for the brewery made them develop 300 companies of wholesale network in Hong Kong and effectively market the beer in the domestic scene. In 1972, the Tsingtao beer was introduced to the United States and became a top-selling Chinese beer in the U.S. The company sustained a leadership in the United States although competition has been very prevalent with the consideration of other brands of Chinese beer such as the Zhujiang and Yanjing. Halewood International Ltd on the other hand is the one responsible for the distribution of Tsingtao Beer in UK and Ireland. Thus, the international market for the China’s beer products account for the Tsingtao Brand as it is distributed in more than fifty countries in the world (Yang, 2007). Tsingtao brewery had been using high-end raw materials and water from the Laoshan Mountain before the supervision of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. The government motivated the peasants in Shandong to harvest the important raw materials such as the hops and barley. Different incentives are utilized by the government in order to accomplish this objective such as giving out free seeds. The brewery utilized marketing strategies pertaining to the na
In economics, a science-based on rational decisions, there is an underlying concept of opportunity cost. It suggests that by making any choice, a person is giving up potential benefits or outcomes of other alternatives. Therefore, in any rational decision-making mechanism, it is critical to consider every possible path of action before choosing to take it. The theory can be applied to the process of problem-solving. Using a structured method, a problem is defined and analyzed, allowing one to form viable solutions. A person can then compare and select the most rational and beneficial resolution which is implemented to resolve an issue (“The problem-solving process,” n.d.). There may be occurrences that the chosen solution fails or a person becomes emotionally compromised. However, it is a logical sequence of thought that can be used in all areas of life when one is faced with a problem or difficult decision. Problem Definition The main problem in the selected scenario is the concatenation of circumstances that place the subject in a position of having to make some difficult choices, all of which have significant consequences if avoided. A lack of physical time prevents one from establishing a balanced approach and dedicating time to every activity or responsibility. Also, each side is essential in its own way, creating an internal conflict of interest. The issue lies in identifying and selecting the most critical priority on which to focus and which has the most significant long-term impacts. Problem Analysis When analyzing the problem, it seems that the difficult position which puts the subject at the crossroads of making these decisions is partial personal responsibility, just as much as it is a matter of circumstance. The person involved in such a predicament failed to account for future events accurately and to plan accordingly. There is an apparent lack of time management, preparation, and communication within the context of the person’s responsibilities and activities. Every individual struggle with achieving a delicate work-life balance, but problems begin to arise if there is a continuous occurrence of mismanagement and procrastination that lead to the situation, such as described in the scenario. This induces a re-examination of the main problem that is being resolved. While solutions may focus on fixing the current crisis, they should attempt to influence the underlying behavior which precipitated the dilemma in the first place. Therefore, in the process of generating solutions, the criteria for evaluation should include addressing the problem of adequate time management, planning, and proper communication to prevent similar situations in the future. Generating Solutions There are some solutions that can be suggested in the given scenario. The person can make a choice based on an accountability factor. Therefore, since the job schedule requires one to work 55 hours without calling in, it would be the first priority as there is actual accountability to an employer with conc