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Introduction In order to enter the UK market, Ayale’s Herbal Water should take into account upstream and downstream markets and their impact on distribution channel. Physical distribution and channels of distribution are the two basic components of the distribution mix (Herbal Water Home Page 2008). Both deal with physical flows and title flows. The selection of these channels, or routes for reaching consumers, is usually based on sales, communications, and contactual considerations (Crawford 77). The elements of a physical-distribution system include market segments, manufacturing, distribution to wholesaling and retailing points, and transportation and storage links. In order to reach its target market, Herbal Water will use multiple distribution channels. Upstream Value Chains Herbal Water upstream value chain consists of two main steps: exploration and production. The UK market receives bottled water from primary manufacturers, and distributes through “supermarkets and hypermarkets with a 44.8% share of the market’s volume” (Bottled Water in the United Kingdom 2007). Herbal Water itself is a supplier to food industries, hotels and spas, and cruise lines. The same distribution structure will be used in the UK where Herbal Water can sell its products to natural foods industries, which, in their turn, will sell the water to natural food retail chains delivered the product to the end consumers (Bottled Water in the United Kingdom 2007). In Herbal Water, these activities are designed as a coordinated system and linked with the other elements of the marketing mix (Crawford 72). For Ayale’s Herbal Water, upstream distribution requires the logical design of distribution networks that adapt the transportation and warehousing systems to changing market conditions and variations in other elements of the marketing mix (Hollensen 82). Herbal Water → Danone or Pressure Coolers → Final consumer Potential distributors for Ayale’s Herbal Water are Danone and Pressure Coolers Limited. In the UK, too often, physical-distribution activities are performed as a number of independent functions rather than as a system. In the UK, Danone is one of the potential food companies for cooperation and distribution of Herbal Water products. To plan, direct, and coordinate physical distribution activities, it is desirable for Ayale’s Herbal Water to group them all within a single segment. Manufacturing, however, generally lacks such coordination. Strategic alliance with Pressure Coolers Limited proposes great opportunities for Ayale’s Herbal Water because it is a market leader
The “Federal Reserve System” is a central bank that operates whilst shunning the influence of powerful persons in the U.S congress (Krautkramer, 2004). During its initiation in 1913, the Glass-Owen bill was the determinant regulatory process that enhanced its existence and viability. However, many distinguished U.S congress officials did not contribute to the process since it occurred during holidays. The president, D.R Thomas strongly vouched for the inception of a Federal Reserve. This is evident when he passed the bill, an hour after congress’ ratification. Regardless of the fact that the Fed is sovereign body, the U.S president signs up the chairperson who administers its operations (Krautkramer, 2004). Evidently, the appointment became legitimate after the executive council’s approval. Similarly, the executive council does not influence the overall operation of the Feds, a factor that indicates its independent nature. The legislature accorded Feds the authority to devise and execute monetary policies. Noticeably, the 1913 law is an exemplar of the powers granted to the Fed. Various sections in the 1913 law offer detailed information regarding the system (Krautkramer, 2004). Section 30 of the same law granted the member banks an opportunity to own shares from the Fed. Additionally, section 341 gave the Fed a lifespan of 20 years upon inception. The expected time of termination was in 1933; however, the efficient management and success in monetary management enhanced its lifespan. The “Federal Reserve act” barred congress representatives from playing roles in the reserve board (Krautkramer, 2004). The senators did not assume office as directors of the reserve bank. Consequently, section 25 allowed banks with capital surpassing 1,000,000 dollars the chance for membership application. This qualification facilitated growth thus reaching other foreign entities. Noticeably, the Federal board had the power for accepting or rebuffing such applications. However, in 1976, the government commissioned the directors to carry investigations on its true ownership (Krautkramer, 2004). Their studies indicated ties between the Rothschild’s representatives and the banking houses in England. The two representatives situated in New York formulated the original plans for its implementation. However, the directors later disclosed that the British monarchy was the authentic owner of the Reserve. Over time, varied U.S presidents focused on revising the reserve’s acts to enhance its efficacy. In 2002, President Bush introduced minor changes on how the entities operations. Central bank, which is the key lender in the market, plays vital roles in managing a nation’s money. To accomplish its duty, it undertakes engages diverse process and responsibilities. Nevertheless, central bank is the main controller of ba
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles/doctrines of civil and legal torts and concepts that are related to business activities and contexts The case in question is associated with such concepts as gender, equality, and labor law. The lawsuit was brought by a female employer, W.C. Ritchie, who claimed that the statute the “Woman’s 10-Hour Law” was unconstitutional as it violated Illinois Constitution (the Equal Protection Clause). The court decided that the statute was unlawful and it was not consistent with the values and norms that existed at that period. The judge referred to the Buchannan case and noted that the law should be a progressive science. The modern individual is likely to see the statute as unlawful as it violates the rights of women. The statute is outdated as the contemporary society is characterized by the active participation of females. Gender roles are undergoing certain changes, and there are no such rigid conventions concerning the role to be taken. Females do not have to focus on family and maternity issues as many women do not have children at all. This statute can be regarded as an effective illustration of the need to see the law as the progressive science. The society is transforming, and many regulations become outdated since norms, values, technologies, and environments are changing. It will be almost impossible to overturn the Precedent as the decisions made in the past decades ensure equal rights of genders. The end of the 21 st century can be characterized by a remarkable shift towards female’s empowerment as cou
Motivation is the process whereby an individual’s endeavors are stimulated, guided, and maintained toward achieving a goal. Thus, the responsibility of management is to monitor and direct workers in a company (Usmonovich, 2021). This is required since it is a method of inducing individuals to work, which they are capable and equipped to do freely. Even though most people have to work for a livelihood and a job is an essential part of everyone’s lives, administrators must be apprehensive about employee motivation concerns for various reasons. Managers have several valid reasons to be concerned about motivating employees. Firstly, individual success in a company is viewed as a product of talent and inspiration. Additionally, the ability is influenced by education, expertise, and learning, and its development is a difficult and laborious process, whereas motivation may be accelerated (Usmonovich, 2021). Thus, employee motivation is widely recognized as critical to a corporation’s success. In addition, a business that struggles with staff motivation is more likely to experience lower output, defective manufacturing, or other problems, and managers must guarantee that this does not happen (Usmonovich, 2021). Secondly, an administrator’s role in the company is to get tasks completed through staff. In order to sustain desired objectives, thus, leaders need to be able to notice the decreasing engagement and improve staff morale. To comprehend motivation, one must first recognize fundamental human nature, which may be both complicated and straightforward at the same time (Usmonovich, 2021). Understanding and appreciating the above is a necessity for successful employee motivation in the workplace, as well as good management and organizational achievement. Thirdly, a business is less likely to fulfill its goals if its personnel is not entirely committed. When people lose interest in their employment, organizations will see a commensurate drop in determination, invention, and productivity. The leadership that declines to confront these issues immediately endangers their job, as the firm relies on them to guarantee that employees regularly perform at a high level (Usmonovich, 2021). Thus, managers must be familiar with motivational strategies as well as comprehend their workers’ unique peculiarities and views to select incentives that will effectively motivate them to work together to achieve the organization’s goals. Reference Usmonovich, T. (2021). Issues of employee motivation in the system of market relations . The American Journal of Interdisciplinary Innovations and Research , 03 (03), 55-58. Web.
Overview A Mobile Robotic Project was created to improve operational efficiency in hospitals, The Ohio State University Medical Center (OSUMC) has successful developed the ATS (Automated Transport System) to help hospitals in their activities. The Automated Transport System includes robotic “vehicle” to move meals, linens, medical supplies and trash throughout the 1,000 bed healthcare facility. This project came at a time when there was a decline in revenue and rising costs at the hospital. The hospital formed a steering committee that comprised of consultants, IT, vendor and other hospital departments and was responsible for the success of this project. The medical staffs at the hospital was convinced with the project because it greatly improved patient care and working conditions (Gomersall, 2003). The robots that are used at the hospital are guided by a wireless infra-red network from Cisco Systems. The whole network for the project is found along the hospital corridor walls and the lifts have been designed for the robots’ use. The network has been integrated with three Windows servers which help the system to maintain traffic patterns and a database of robot jobs (Gomersall, 2003). Key Issues Like any other technology, small hitch may exist, causing the vehicles (robots) to lose connection with the wireless network (LAN network). These are the results of failure of the hospital to provide complete coverage within the healthcare facility environment (primary due to steel construction and RF hostile concrete. Additionally, constant movement many people within the hospital (such as doctors, medical students and visitors) will provide varying attenuation that will result in unpredictable or erratic coverage at the healthcare facility. When people are connected to a network through a wireless LAN communication, they adapt to coverage holes within the network by moving to places that have stronger signals (Kachroo, 2007). For example, if a mobile phone doesn’t have a stronger signal at a particular area, a person using the mobile phone will move to a place which has a stronger signal. Similarly, a transponder that is found in the vehicle (robot) will allow the vehicle to continue three or four moves along the network if the robot loses connectivity. This distance is approximately 7 feet and amounts for about 14 sec
Human activities are directly related to the development of balance in the ecosystem. This triggered research to identify the relationship between these two. Subsequently, this research by David Tilman entitled Biodiversity: Population Versus Ecosystem Diversity tries to identify the relationship. To begin with, the paper tries to point out how the relationship between the climate and the total number of species within a given location. Later, they try to establish the specific relationships in relation to human activities and the climate. This paper seeks to point out the viability of this research and ascertain whether the discussions can be relied upon. For a researcher to have a path through which he can follow in order to obtain the objectives, it is necessary that he has research questions as a guiding path. Since the paper was centered on plant species in the ecosystem, questions such as How many species are found per square meter? How is the variability of the plant species year to year in the community biomass? How is the abundance of the specific plant species in the community biomass? What is the relationship between the plant species richness and the varying weather? How do the plant species respond to the variation in the weather? What is interaction mode amongst the plants themselves? How do factors like grazing and forestry affect the natural ecosystem? What is the relationship between diversity and stability in the ecosystem? What is the rate of the plant productivity in the ecosystem? Can the rate of ecosystem process affect the plant species diversity? What is the biggest threat to the decrease in the plant species? arise the need to be included in the category. These types of questions will advance the research in that almost all areas needed to be studied will be properly covered. The size of a sample is very important in the effort to get reliable results. In this research involving plant species, the case study has been based only in Minnesota. This makes it incapacitated in terms of replacing other regions like Africa, Asia, South America and even Europe. The possible outcomes from these continents could most likely vary from one another. Since some results may be on the extreme while some may be average, it could only be possible if a method was developed that would put all these continents in consideration. Then, a conclusion can easily be drawn by merging up the total results and calculating their average. From the keen observation of the research, it is noted that as the study was carried out in the divided plots, no plot experienced a different climate from the other. This clearly indicates that the study was not vast. Focusing on only one area of study experiencing the same climatic conditions does not produce the best results in any research work. The research paper was carried out on only four major plots: three of which were unburned and had been abandoned from row crop farming while the other was burned, more so never farmed on, just like the first three fields (Tilman, 1987, p.350). The issue of carrying out the study on farms which have n
A number of civil rights are guaranteed to people across the world by national constitutions. Nevertheless, disputes regarding restrictions and violations of civil liberties are receiving publicity, highlighting the current state of these issues. The right to privacy has become a prominent subject of public debate since the practice of global surveillance was revealed. Tracking, data collection, and data mining are usually justified for the purposes of security. At the same time, these practices create a situation in which an individual cannot feel secure using such private items as phones, e-mails, tablets, and other electronic systems that collect and store data. Moreover, violation of the right to privacy affects freedom of thought, expression, speech, the right to assembly, and other related liberties. The government, private institutions, and individuals can violate the right to privacy. Although the issue is vital, a lack of awareness may lead to a shift from a negative assessment of transgressions of the right, to the rationalization of infractions and defense of violations as necessary acts. The role of political cartoons cannot be overestimated in emphasizing the problems that face the right to privacy, and increasing public alertness in considering the issue. The importance of caricatures and their influence on political life and public debate has developed from a low genre of illustration to a powerful tool that involves raising questions and social critique. The combination of image and textual content makes political caricatures an effective means of information: “interplay of language and visual rhetoric is the key to the appeal of the cartoon” (Bramlett 63). Political cartoons, through illustrations and text, communicate a message to the reader, alluding to significant issues in both metaphorical and explicit ways. Political caricatures test how we perceive official information. They can manipulate readers’ sympathy and incline the audience to a negative or a positive assessment of the issue. The totality of a cartoon is created through the powerful means of image, colors, words, metaphors, and allusions. Political caricatures may be up to date, and refer to recent events. At the same time, some issues reflected in cartoons are not going away, in terms of public discourse (Navasky). The clarity of the cartoon language enhances the comprehension of disputes on the pages of newspapers, magazines, and online resources. In many cases, astute cartoons are stimuli for reading the editorials. Thus, the audience can not only be informed about the issue, but also is able to generate opinions about the question under discussion. The symbolism within political cartoons includes inherent, or rigid, and learned, or flexible, symbols. Politics is a field of signs and symbolic actions. Cartoonists interpret the processes, relations, and trends in the policy and create a condensed representation of a situation. However, readers should understand that political cartoons are not the ultimate truth, as “caricature distorts the origin
A great number of similarities, despite their more obvious differences on many levels, are found in the styles, techniques, and symbolism of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner. While Shelley’s book was written in 1816 and Scott’s movie was released in 1982, and thus forming a gap of more than two centuries between the works, the number of character similarities and shared themes alone are remarkable. Both stories portray individuals of high intelligence attempting to act as a creator of life, both of the created creatures in the stories are ultimately mistreated both by their society and by their creators, and in both stories, the reader or viewer is coaxed towards feelings of sympathy for the created rather than the creator despite the created. In both stories, ultimately the creator was unaware of the repercussions of their actions and the power of the forces which they were attempting to wield. The creators in the stories each have a special fascination for human life. However the creations can be regarded as either monsters or lesser beings as far as society is concerned. Many examples of science fiction apparently show antagonistic creatures of this kind while directly compared to humanity, as is the Frankenstein creature and the replicants in Bladerunner. The creatures have human traits however they are not fully human, and for the reasons they are not fully human the societies which they are part of seeing them as essentially non-human and furthermore treat them as enemies for this classification alone. The creatures are ultimately shunned and despised for their mere existence. While the terrible traits which the monsters are treated as if they possess are never actually evident, the unconscious human mind is to blame for the perception of such negativity without physical cause. A sort of role reversal is evident in Shelley’s Frankenstein with the monster as an antagonist and the human as a hero, as the creator of the monster possesses more actual traits of what is thought to be terrible than the accused monster. Other characters within the book are able to perceive this, as evident in the passage “Abhorred monster! fiend that thou art! the tortures of hell are too mild a vengeance for thy crimes. Wretched devil! you reproach me with your creation” (Shelley p.72). The creator is portrayed as a character incapable of changing in course of action, due to levels of enthusiasm, anxiety, and self-imposed slavery in this regard. This flavor would ultimately be self-imposed doom and a lack of true free will implies man generally possesses an internal monster (Shelley; Scott). More about Frankenstein How is Frankenstein a Romantic Novel? 5 929 How Does Elizabeth Die in Frankenstein? 5 719 Who Killed William in Frankenstein? 5 4554 How Has Victor Changed by the End of Frankenstein? 4.5 1485 How Are Frankenstein and Prometheus Alike? 5 1123 How does Frankenstein End? 4.6 6360 The monsters of Ridley Scott’s Bladerunner, the replicants, possess so many human traits that the creatio
Strategic Overview Walmart Stores, Inc. is a global retail chain that prides in being the largest company in the industry throughout the world. Walmart is headquartered in the United States of America, but runs its stores in Europe, Asia, and South America. The company sells a wide range of products and services, including foodstuffs, electronics, furniture, apparel, toys, video games, shoes and jewellery, books, music, as well as music and office supplies among many other products. Among the range of services provided by the firm include financial, such as bill payment, credit cards, money transfers, and debit cards, wireless services where the company has entered into partnership with T-mobile to provide wireless phone service, and photo services such as developing and uploading digital photos through the corporate website (Walmart, 2009). Walmart is famous worldwide for its low price market strategy that mainly seeks to offer its products and services to clients at the lowest prices compared to its competitors. The company has segmented its market into three main categories that include low, average, and high-income earners. The firm’s value proposition is tied to its marketing strategy, where it promises everyday low prices, abbreviated as EVLP. Up to 33% of the US retail market is strongly under Walmart’s control. Walmart pursues a differentiation strategy that has earned it an edge in terms of competitive differentiation. This includes the provision of unique warranties, as well as brand images that make their customers believe they are receiving unique services that may not be accessed from other industry players. Walmart is structured into four main divisions of Realty, Specialty Stores, Sam’s Club, and International. The divisions are headed by Senior Vice Presidents or Divisional Presidents. Several stores make up a district that is headed by Market Managers. At the stores level, each one of them is headed by a General or Store Manager. Larger stores have Co-Managers who are directly answerable to the General/Store Manager. Other levels o