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Background of Existing Supply Chain of Finnforest The major international mechanical forest product industry Finnforest Corporation has belonged to the Finland based Metsäliitto Group as a subsidiary and that runs its UK and European operation. SAP UK, (2008) mentioned that the company operates with two industrial divisions controlling the entire product category with engineered wood and forest wood with an annual revenue of €1.7 billion. As a global player, the large portion of the Finnforest’s major markets are located in Finland, East, West and Scandinavia and further more than 20 countries with 7,500 employees. Target customers of Finnforest has involved to handle with in industrial end users, targeted to building contractors, building suppliers and developers as well as DIY 1 stores customers and wood traders 2 . Chapman, P, Thayil, V. & Harrison, A, (2001) illustrated that the recent supply chain flows of the Finnforest corporation has focused on the European activities including both crucial and resulting wood manufacturing with three broader categories of consumers have patronised finished goods supply and distribution as-   * DIY 3 retailers or the home improvement,   * Construction and industrial companies,   * Timbers merchants and builders. Business Week, (2009) reported that the Finnforest Corporation employs themselves in manufacturing and selling wood products including product line such as spruce sawn timber in bulk, do-it-yourself (DIY) products for the individual customers, structural timber for the construction contractors. It is also concerned with solid wood products with exterior and interior goods including permeate timber products for the developers, components, comprising Nordic pine and thermo timber products for the industrial users. They also afford indoor and out door birch plywood and interior and exterior spruce plywood for construction work and also produce wood pulp for paper mills when most of its woods comes from Finish forest and sawmills and branded under the name of Finnforest. This study would focus on dealing with the Finnforest Corporation UK‘s major DIY retailers and make proposals to improve customer services by redesigning the supply chain operations to reduce operational costs and lead time for Finnforest that would amplify to bring highest customer satisfaction and revenue maximisation opportunity for the organisation. Existing supply chain of Finnforest Metsäliitto Group (2008) mentioned that
In the modern Middle Eastern competitive market, the retention of talented employees becomes the main goal because of the necessity to save costs and to overcome the lack of available talents in many different industries. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) “is considered as one of the most rapidly developing countries in the Middle East”, where the main focus is on development of oil industries and such non-oil industries as banking, tourism, and hospitality among others (Ibrahim & Al Falasi 2014, p. 563). The active economic growth of the UAE attracts talented employees from all over the world, but the problem is in the diversity of this employee population. According to Lim, the UAE employment market is “highly diversified with over 200 nationalities” (Lim 2012, p. 282). As a result, to meet the actively increasing demand for talented employees in different industries, managers in public and private sectors face a challenge of retaining diverse human resources. Problem Statement and Research Question The problem is in the fact that to preserve leading positions in the UAE competitive market, managers need to attract more talented employees to increase the corporate competitive advantage. Furthermore, they also have to address the needs of these diverse human resources in order to retain employees and keep them motivated to work in the concrete organisation. Researchers have focused on management challenges associated with diverse human resources, but the additional research is also necessary to examine specific strategies used by managers in order to retain talents in the UAE. Focusing on this problem, it is important to answer the following research question: How can organisations retain talented employees in the UAE competitive market? Aims of the Research The main aims of this study are to explore the situation in the competitive market of the UAE regarding the retention of talents and to determine typical strategies that are used by managers in the UAE organizations to retain the talents. It is important to focus on the recent changes in the UAE labour market that made it one of the most competitive markets in the world. Furthermore, to answer the specific research question, it is necessary to determine and examine the particular strategies, techniques, and approaches used and followed by managers in the UAE organisations in order retain the talented workers. Rationale for the Research The proposed research is important to answer the question on the most effective strategies that can be used to attract and retain more talents in the industries where the competition to recruit employees is the most active. In addition, the research is important to answer the question regarding the approach followed by managers to address the needs of the highly diverse employee population. In the UAE, nationals cannot cover the employee demand in the majority of industries, and the flow
Michael Faraday is the father of electricity. This title came from the work that he did towards the discovery of electricity. He was the first person to develop practical ideas regarding what electricity could do for humanity. Electricity is the most widely used form of energy. However, it is not the only form of energy used by humanity. Electricity is very versatile. It can power vehicles, it can run industries, it can produce light, and it can produce heat. In addition, it is possible to transport it from one place to another more easily than any other source of energy. Many times, when people speak of power, what they mean is electrical energy. In this paper, both terms apply interchangeably. The goal of this paper is to review the evolution of power production as the basis for considering the future options of power for the planet. In recent years, the concern over the damage done to the environment since the industrial revolution is leading many people to question the sustainability of current power generation methods. Basic Principles of Power Generation Power generation relies on one little understood phenomenon. This phenomenon is the basis of Faraday’s law, which states that when a conductor cuts through a magnetic field, it generates an electric current (electromotive force) (Meier, 2006). There are several theories postulating how this phenomenon works. However, none of these theories explains why it happens. This phenomenon is the foundation of the generation of electricity. It is the basis of the design of electromagnetic generators of all sizes. Secondly, power generation depends on the principle of conservation of energy. This principle states that it is not possible to create or to destroy energy (Singh, 2008). Rather, it is only possible to convert energy from one form to another (Singh, 2008). The generation of electricity involves the conversion of mechanical power to electrical power. In power plants, different sources of mechanical power drive turbines, which in turn operate power generators. Not all power comes from electromagnetic generators. Some electric power comes from the sun based on photovoltaic technology. In this case, radiation from the sun becomes electric power when it strikes a solar panel (Okai, 2008). Solar photovoltaic cells rely on the excitement of electrons in the panel by photons from the sun. The excited electrons create a potential difference on the two terminals of solar cells. These two terminals are the source of electromotive force produced by solar panels. Research into chemical production of electricity is ongoing. Researchers are developing a power generator that can use hydrogen to generate power. The name of this generator is the fuel cell (Okai, 2008). The concept behind the generator is that in the process of converting hydrogen to wat
Introduction Different parts of the world are characterized by different economic activities. For example, some regions are famous for their agricultural activities while others rely on mining and fishing. Tourism is yet another leading economic activity in certain regions. A good example is the far north of Queensland, Australia. The area contributes a certain degree of a nation’s total revenue which is in turn utilized in various ways for instance development or social responsibility. Tourism is a very critical sector of the economy and it entails the provision of various services to tourists who visit tourism attraction sites. Tourism in Australia is ranked among the most resourceful aspects of the country’s economy mainly as a result of the various potential tourism attraction sites (Cooper & Hall, 2007). The essay endeavors to provide an in-depth discussion of the key issues that impact on the management of tourism in protected areas. A lot of emphasis has been placed on the far north of Queensland in Australia. Some of the issues to be discussed include the planning of the future landscapes in the wet topics which entails the social- ecological framework, the indigenous tourism in the wet tropics, the limits of number of visitors in the attraction sites, and the feral animal control. Tourism management Protected areas are the locations known for the values they hold for the society. This could be in the form of natural values, social values, economic value and ecological value. There are different laws and regulations that govern different categories of protected areas depending on a specific nation or other external bodies that could be responsible for governing or conserving the environment. Marine protected areas form a significant constituent of the overall protected areas in any given nation. Protected areas form the basis for biodiversity conservation and management through the streamlining of conservation strategies (Kelleher, 1999). Some of the notable tourism protected areas in far north Queensland include the Mamu rainforest walk way, the Green Island, the Skyrail rainforest and the Mossman gorge national park, among others. For the sake of this assignment I wil
Case study: Rajasthan community; the Shaikh The aspect of child marriages is common among the Muslim communities especially among those living in South Asia and sub- Saharan Africa. Early marriage entails the marriage of children and young people who are below the age of 18 years. It is, however, predominant among those living traditional lifestyles especially in the rural areas. There are various reasons why parents may opt to marry their children while they are still very young, for instance, poverty where parents view marriage as an opportunity for the young girl and her family at large as a source of protection against sexual assault and unwanted pregnancies among others. This paper discusses early marriages through a case study of an ethnic group in India, the Shaikh of the Rajasthan community. Extent of the Practice of Child Marriage The Shaikh of Rajasthan is a constituent of the larger Shaikh community present in South Asia. It is the largest Muslim community in Rajasthan. The Shaikh community faces adverse effects of child marriages in addition to parallel cousin and cross-cousin marriages as it is being practiced to great extent. There have been many incidents of child marriages among this community for instance a marriage occurred between a five-year-old girl and a ten-year-old boy in the community. Other child marriages have also been witnessed. These two victims are far below the adult age as they should be at least eighteen years for the girl and twenty one years of age for the boy. The laws enacted in regard to marriages especially on child marriages seem ineffective due to the contradicting customs among the Muslim communities for example the prevention of Child Marriages Act. There have been instances where people come to homesteads and demand for girls who are underage stating that they want to marry them. Most of the people get married when they are too young without the knowledge of what marriage really entails. Most communities other than the Shaikh also practice child marriages especially days that are deemed to be of religious importance for example the Dev Uthni Ekadashi. The practice of child marriage continue to take place among the communities due absence of political will as some politicians view their actions of restricting the practice as a threat to their political prosperity. They fear their stand could make them lose votes and support from the people who value and appreciate the practice and would do anything to safeguard its existence. The practice of child marriages among the Shaikh and the Rajasthan community at large has been exacerbated by the government’s reluctance in preventing it and to make the matter worst, it seems to be very supportive of the same. This can be seen from i
Précis/summary of the critiqued case study The case study discusses the latest developments in the UK’s housing market. Evidently, UK has experienced remarkable changes in its housing markets in the last decades due to numerous factors including immigration. The trend has generated evenhandedness for house owners. Nonetheless, it has made the house ownership unaffordable to the common people in UK. The demand for such houses has increased greatly due to the increasing population contributed by immigration factors. The demographic changes on housing demands have equally contributed to this trends as demonstrated by the paper (Chamberlin, 2009). Consequently, the increase in the housing costs has prompted house debts leading to considerable inflation rates and drop in the UK’s economy. The case study uses statistics to prove this point broadly. Precisely, the case study presents numerous ideas on the recent UK’s housing market trends. Assumptions made in the paper Evidently, the author assumed that this case study would not require a comprehensive abstract. This was a critical provision when considered comprehensively in the context of writing and evaluation of academic papers. The assumptions made in this article are both implicit and explicit in nature. Other assumptions regard the structure of the paper, contents, readability and format used to deliver the intended message. The paper has also assumed the quantity of data analyzed (Chamberlin, 2009). It recognizes the available data to be enough for the case study not considering that the kind of case it addresses demand a comprehensive data gathering to attain an explicit inference. Nonetheless, they are not elaborate enough; hence, they cannot give enough information to generate a considerable conclusion (Chamberlin 36). There is also assumption in the data literature review among other provisions. Assessing the validity of the assumptions made There are various aspects/assumptions of this case study that can be subjected to evaluation. This helps in determining its clarity, appropriateness, authenticity, and credibility in the contexts of case implementation, compilation, analysis, and presentation of the findings in regard to the discussed topic. Evidently, the case study presented has a brief abstract as assumed by the author. However, a comprehensive abstract is a very important requirement in any case study since it provides a broad overview of the conducted research. Another notable consideration is that the paper does not have a distinctive introduction section in its entire contents. It is crucial to provide an accurate introduction of a case study. This section details how the paper is structured, its major contents, genuineness, and appropriateness in order to prepare the reader/ audience for what is contained in the pape
One of the major themes debated in Sophocles’ Antigone is whether her familial ties and obligations drive Antigone’s actions. Namely, scholars have argued whether Antigone sacrificed her life to bury her brother, Polyneices, due to her commitment to family obligation and filial love for her brother. Antigone’s conflict with her sister, Ismene, her uncle, Creon, and her willingness to die supports the argument that family ties and obligations are the driving force for Antigone’s actions. Antigone has a dispute with her uncle, Creon, who ordered that Polyneices should not be buried since he betrayed his country in the war. Enraged by such a decision, Antigone insists that she will bury her brother. She states, “I will bury him. It’s a beautiful thing, to die in this act. With him I will rest, beloved with beloved…” (Sophocles 70). Antigone also clashes with her sister, Ismene, because the latter does not support Antigone in her decision to bury their brother. Antigone says that Ismene is just making up an “excuse” that women are weak (Sophocles 80). It is evident from Antigone’s willingness to sacrifice her life that she is driven by the familial tie, namely, her profound love for her brother. Some scholars have argued that she was caused by the divine law rather than filial love (Tutu 75). However, if she was driven merely by the divine law, it is hardly imaginable that she would sacrifice herself for a stranger (Tutu 75). Thus, Antigone’s action is driven by a deep love for her family member, namely, her brother. One might contend that some of her words contradict the above statement that family relationships drive her. For instance, she says, “Never, I tell you, if I had been the mother of children, or if my husband died, exposed and rotting, I’d never have taken this ordeal upon myself, never defied our people’s will” (Sophocles 905). These words might imply that family loyalty is not the driving force behind her action. However, one should note that she was seconds away from dying while saying these words; hence, she knew that she would never have her children, allowing her to state such a bold yet contradictory statement. Thus, family loyalty remains the driving motive behind her action to sacrifice her life to bury her brother. Works Cited Sophocles. Antigone . The Center for Hellenic Studies. Harvard University, Translated by Ben Roy et al., Web. Tutu, Iona. The Motivation of Antigone. McGill University. 2009. Web.
International medical staffing firms have been developing over the past three decades because of technological advancement. Movements of medical professionals have increased as opportunities increase oversees. With modernization of medical tools, the medical fraternity has increased in terms of efficiency and service delivery. For instance, laser equipments developed over the past decades have enabled seamless surgery of patients suffering from eye problems. This is a major technology which has enhanced medical development in the past few years. Despite these efforts, negative words have been a stumbling block to the development of international medical staffing firms. Negative words have had depressing effects on progression of the international medical firms in terms of efficiency and reliability. Negative words uttered within and outside the medical fields negate the fundamental functions of the medical fraternity. Such words undermine the functions and progress of international medical staffing. The main function of international medical staffing firms is to increase medical services around the world through provision of medical staff and technological tools. The function of international medical services cannot be undermined, our health care system within and outside the country is fostered by the efforts of these medical personnel (Connell, 2007). However there are a number of long term implications of increased negative words on international medical staffing. Some of the long term effects are elaborated in this analysis in order to shade more light on the magnitude of their implications. The morale of the medical staffing firms will decline in the long run because of lack of appreciation to the medical staffs around the globe. It is natural for human beings to reduce their efficiency as a result of being undermined in their course of service delivery. A number of cases that undermine medical staffing around the clock have been reported, such reports indicate less trust to medical staffs and thus less regard to their elementary functions in the society. This has not only destroyed the morale of the medical staff firms but also decreased the efficiency of the entire medical fraternity. The long term effect of increased negative words will thus lead to decline in the morale of the entire medical staffing which will lead to reduced progression of international medical staffing firms. Increase of negative words will also have a long term implication on the public perception of international medical staff firms. This is because as the negative words increases in the public media, the public will have negative perception about the progression of international medical staffing firms. With consideration that
Introduction The purpose of this discussion is to analyze the Whole Foods Case in 2008, with an aim of describing the company’s generic strategy for growth, its expansion strategy and how it pursued its ambitions in food industry. In addition, the discussion will provide an in-depth SWOT analysis for the company’s strategy. Company’s background Founded as a local supermarket in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market has grown over the last 30 years to be the world’s largest retail chain dealing with organic and natural foods (Kesmodel and Eig 12). In fact, the once small chain stores have become large supermarkets, providing a variety of natural and organic foods to the public. The company is credited for offering high quality, flavoured and naturally preserved foodstuffs, most of which are not processed. The aim of the company is to offer high quality organic and natural foods that satisfy and delight the public, while at the same time creating profits, growth and caring for both the environment and the community. Generic strategy at Whole Foods Market In its core value, Whole Foods Market cared for its customers, the environment, the staff and its foods. The slogan “whole foods, whole people and whole plant” was coined to imply the caring aspect of the company (Thompson Whole foods market 4). To ensure this was done, Whole Foods Market developed a number of strategies. By providing natural and organic foodstuffs in “least processed” form, the company sought to cater for human healthcare, the environment and welfare of the community. In fact, it has been regarded as one of the most environmentally friendly or green corporations in the United States. With this strategy, the company sought to attract customer’s attention and create trust and loyalty among consumers. Expansion strategy First, the company sought to expand beyond its original location by directly opening new stores and acquisitions. Since the company needed to grow at a faster rate, more focused was placed on acquisitions, – a factor that saw a high rate of growth. For instance, in 2007, the company achieved one of its lifetime goals when it acquired Wild Oats Market. In addition, this signified the company’s ability to venture into new and larger cities and other states, and thus a sign that the company could spread throughout the United States. However, during this time, the economic recession was already underway, which should have proved as a warning to the managers at Whole Foods Market (Thompson Whole foods market 2 ). Secondly, the company’s growth strategy involved opening new stores and reallocating smaller or old outlets into larger sites in order to ensure visibility and ample parking for customers (Thompson Crafting and Executing Strategy 11). For instance, the company emphasised on locating its new stores next or near to large estates and busy shopping malls. They considered congestion as a negative factor, while social factors such as levels of income and education, population’s purchasing potential and other factors as the most important determinants of location. In fact, since o