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Introduction Groups are common in almost every aspect of human life. They can be formal or informal and are found at home, school, or the workplace. Groups feature people with shared responsibility and objectives. Collaboration is vital as the workload is spread among the members. Communication, sacrifice, and tolerance must be in plenty, given that different personalities are involved. Group leadership is an essential skill that determines the group’s success by creating a relaxed atmosphere, keeping the group focused on the goal, and mitigating conflicts. Type of Group: Workplace I work in the sales department as a supervisor managing 20 members. Our role is centered on pushing sales and making more profits for the company. As a group leader, I have the responsibility of ensuring that our objectives are aligned with the overall company objectives. Unfortunately, my group is laden with some behavioral challenges such as time management and resistance to direction, which affect performance negatively. Encountered Problems Missed Targets Some team members have been missing the weekly sales targets, and most of the culprits show no signs of improvement. At first, the issue was with three of them, but the problem has escalated and now affects almost half of the team. Because of this, the overall team performance has been compromised. As the leader, I need to address this to inspire everyone back to their winning moods. Poor Time Management Part of the reason why the team is underperforming is poor time management. The work policy stipulates that all staff should report to work at 9:00 A.M and leave at 5:00 P.M. However, some of the staff in my group do not always observe time. Reporting late takes away some hours that could otherwise have been used to generate more sales and thus boost performance. Resistance to Direction As the group leader, I am responsible for developing strategies that I expect everyone to follow. While some members always cooperate in supporting me in the role, some have fashioned themselves as a resistance faction. The group often rejects most of my ideas during meetings and tries to pull the rest toward their position. This has hampered progress as we spend too much time on unproductive arguments and counterarguments. Low Motivation My team’s motivation has been on a downward trajectory for the last two months, which is a worrying trend. The low motivation forms the foundation for all the other challenges currently affecting members’ performance. This is a grave concern, given that performance is dependent on motivation as a significant factor. A preliminary investigation shows that my members are not satisfied with the current working conditions. The solution to the Problems The identified problems are all behavioral and could be solved through some approaches proposed by behaviorism psychologists such as Ivan Pavlov and B.F Skinner. Human behavior is subject to change based on modifying factors such as motivation. Positive behavior should be reinforced to flourish, while negative behavior should be discouraged to diminish. As a group leade
Executive Summary The Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (OESHCO) or Be’ah has been known as the first privatize waste management company in Oman. Previously the government of the Sultanate was responsible in the implementation of waste management systems and environmental projects of the country but come 2007, such responsibility was given to Be’ah. The primary objective of the firms is to privatize the waste management sector of the Sultanate. It provides waste management solutions to organizations because it aims to preserve the environment. This paper evaluates the environmental sustainability of the company as a firm working under the waste management sector. The company’s key target market will be discussed in this paper as well as the strategies of the company in operating in the market. Through an in-depth analysis, the planning, gathering of information, organizational response mechanism will be discussed in this report. The bulk of the literature will focus on auditing the company’s environmental sustainability. As a firm in the waste management sector, Be’ah’s nature and types of environmental safety actions will be also be discussed. On the last part of this paper recommendations will be provided with regards to the improvement of the company’s processes as well as the technologies needed in order for the firm to operate efficiently. Introduction The Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (OESHCO) also known as Be’ah was founded on July 2007. Its legal status was granted on August 8, 2009 through the Royal Decree No. 46/2009. The company was established through the recommendations of the National Solid Waste Management Strategy Report which was commissioned by the Ministry of National Economy. The company’s objective is to streamline and privatize the waste management and environmental protection activities of the Sultanate. OESHCO or Be’ah is gradually taking over the waste management sector of individual municipalities and privatizing them ( OESHC: About Us 2011). There are six (6) members of OESHCO’s board of directors namely He.Sultan Hamdoon Al-Harthy, Engineer Said Darwish Al-Alwai, Dr. Salim Said Al-Wahaibi, Mrs. Awattiff Mohammed Al-Hikmani, Engineer Abdulqader Ahmed Alawi Al-Haddad, and Engineer Suliman Nasser Al-Akhzami ( OESHC: About Us 2011). The strengths of the company can be attributed to its presence in the market through its key projects. Be’ah is known as the first company to conduct sanitary landfills throughout
Introduction Different business models are implemented to enhance the productivity of a working process. Two famous companies, Nike, Inc. and Adidas Group, serve as examples of successful performance. Nike is an American multinational corporation that designs and produces sports clothes, athletic footwear and accessories. Adidas is Nike’s main competitor from Germany. These global giants are widely available on the Saudi Arabian market and make a profit over $50 billion a year (Mahdi, Abbas, Mazar, & George, 2015). Their management methods have certain similarities and differences. The purpose of this paper is to discuss business models of Nike, Inc. and Adidas Group in order to make a comparison analysis. Competitive Advantages Both Nike and Adidas produce athletic shoes. These companies shifted production to other countries like China, Indonesia and Thailand. These countries are distinct due to the low wage level. Hence, Nike and Adidas are able to relocate their manufactures really fast. For example, Nike sneakers are produced in Vietnam, and one of the main suppliers of Adidas is Cambodia. However, these companies have other competitive advantages. A vast endorsement campaign that involved many famous sportsman and artists made Nike more popular than Adidas. Due to the engaging different basketball stars, its products are widely distributed in the North America. Also, Nike has recently become highly popular throughout the rest of the world. On the other hand, Adidas cornered the European market as it produces an excellent outfit for soccer and tennis players. In addition, Adidas is expanded worldwide like Nike. Another advantage of Adidas is price. Overall Adidas’s prices are lower than the competitor’s. However, Nike employs another pricing strategy. This company targets high-income people. Hence, that well-designed scheme makes Nike very competitive. Sales Trends Nike’s sales have risen for the last several years. The profit of Nike in 2015 has increased to 31.34B, comparing to previous years 27,8B and 25,3B in 2014 and 2013 respectively (Brohi, Prithiani, Abbas, Bhutto, & Chawla, 2016). The thorough analysis of these figures forecasts the expansion of the business in new countries as it may have 10-11% incr
Many people around the world have become overweight or obese despite the conditions being preventable. Sadly, being overweight and obese put people at high risk for severe health conditions such as diabetes, sleep disorder, and cancer. BMI offers a valuable population-level determination of overweight and obesity. An overweight person’s BMI is from 25 to 29, while that of an obese individual is from 30 and above. I choose to focus on the causes, health consequences, and prevention of overweight and obesity to create enlightenment and make people promote fitness and well-being.
Target Market As it was mentioned earlier, the product is aimed at working women professionals who do not have enough time for a sophisticated drink. It could be said that only certain groups of consumers will be able to afford it. It could be said that consumers would be working professionals of the age 19-65-year-old. According to statistics, it could be said that women occupied 52,9 % in Mauldin and 51,4 % in South Carolina in 2010 ( People Quick Facts, 2013). Furthermore, 91% of the Mauldin area’s population graduated from high school, and 35% have a bachelor’s degree or higher ( People Quick Facts, 2013). It could be concluded that half of the Mauldin population are working women, who would be potentially interested in the product. Moreover, as it is a premium class beverage, it is aimed at women who are able to afford it with an approximate income of $20,000 per year. As it was mentioned earlier, the product is aimed at women working professionals since they experience a significant lack of time. The primary occupation focus is any profession, which is time-consuming and tiring. In this case, Liquid Innovations will help them to refill their strengths. Even though the product is originally meant for women, working men could also be considered as a potential target market, as they are also occupied with work. Speaking of marital status, in this case, its role is insignificant, as both married and single men and women might experience an equal need for energy refill and desire for satisfaction from a delicious drink. Moreover, other characteristics, such as family size and ethnicity, also do not have a strong effect on people’s choices. However, family size might mean a higher expenditure of a household. Subsequently, it might affect a family’s abil
The global firm is PwC India, a company located in India. The company focuses on vital areas, including the government and public sector, digital services, and technology consulting. PwC India is on its optimization level as per the global project management maturity model (Naim et al., 2021). Such is attributed to its maturity stage, which is also considered the highest regarding capability maturity model integration. By implementing a global project management framework, PwC India has benefited highly from a series of events. Firstly, the firm has evolved and continues to improve its operational processes radically. Secondly, the implementation has resulted in a noticeable improvement in the innovation sector. According to Naim, Alahmari & Rahim (2021), innovation has resulted in key development, which has contributed greatly to the performance. Finally, the framework has enhanced the building of people’s capabilities, which have instituted effective delivery of high-quality complex information and technology programs on a timely basis—actions that have improved Indians returns on IT investments. Being on the final and topmost level of global project management, I would recommend PwC India firm actively engage its staff on managerial aspects. The move will aim to maximize the relatable instance that could jeopardize the operations and operation systems (Naim et al., 2021). Furthermore, since the firm is in its last stage, absolute improvement and consistent observation will be instrumental in retaining the company for the next 2-5years. Reference Naim, A., Alahmari, F., & Rahim, A. (2021). Role of artificial intelligence in market development and vehicular communication. Smart antennas: Recent trends in design and applications, 2, 28.
Introduction Learning is a lifetime process that takes place throughout the lifetime of a person. It happens from birth and a person begins to learn different things that constitute his/her environment (Terry, 2009). Stimulus learning can therefore be defined as the permanent change in a behavior of an individual after undergoing certain experiences (Terry, 2009). The learner in this case implements what he/she has learned through a change in behavior. Generally, learning is a permanent change in behavior as a result of exposure to a stimulus. The experience that results to a certain behavior in an individual is referred to as a stimulus. There are different types of stimuli that result to a change of behavior. Some are simple such as conditioning and habituation while others are quite complex. Simple stimulus learning can therefore be defined as a change in behavior as a result of the presence of a mild stimulus (Terry, 2009). The concept of habituation The learning process takes place from birth to the time when a person dies. Most of the learning happens through the process of habituation. As a person grows up, he/she is continually introduced to changes in the environment and consequently new stimuli are introduced too (Poggi & Fahle, 2002). A person gets used to the previous stimuli after it occurs repeatedly and it no longer causes any change in behavior or learning. Habituation is defined as the reduction in response to a stimulus after it has been presented for some time. This means that when an individual becomes used to a certain stimulus, it triggers no change in behavior and there is no more learning. Although people prefer to learn from familiar stimulus, when its presence is repeated for a long time there is no more learning (Poggi & Fahle, 2002). It is therefore important to keep changing the stimulus during the process of learning to facilitate effective learning. The process of habituation enables an individual to accustom to a new stimulus and as time passes there is no response to it (Terry, 2009). For instance, if a person gets a job in an airport where airplanes make a lot of noise when landing or taking off, he /she will be disturbed during the first days but after some time he/she will get used to the noise and will no longer be bothered by the noise o. This fading of the stimulus (noise in this case) is called habituation. In other words the person learns to get used to the loud noise at the airport as it is reflected in the change of behavior. Research conducted on the learning processes show that habituation is the simplest form of knowledge that is achieved after repeated exposure to a stimulus (Mishra, 2008). Factors that affect Perceptual Learning Perceptual learning refers to the form learning or change in behavior that arise as a result of experiencing or doing something for several times. Unlike stimulus learning whereby learning or change in behavior is as a result of the presence of a stimulus, perceptual learning involves the recognition of a stimulus that you have seen before (Poggi & Fahle, 2002). In this form of lea
When looking for luxury in Vegas, it does not get better than the Bellagio. With a check in time of 3.00 pm and a checkout time of 12.00 noon, clients are allowed to maximize on the time spent in their rooms. The city of Las Vegas is recognized worldwide for its beaches and casinos; hence there is guaranteed human traffic all year round. With most Americans practicing domestic tourism, over reliance on foreign tourists is minimized considerably. This guarantees steady cash flow throughout the year (Bellagio, 2010). Property Strengths The hotel guarantees clients a room regardless of check in time, as long evidence of initial booking is adduced. In case of room unavailability, the management incurs the costs of providing alternative accommodation and transport until a room is available. Delayed arrivals and departures can be resolved by booking an extra night. This allows unlimited access irrespective of the circumstance. The hotel allows for free cancellation reservations upon receipt of notification 48 to 72 hours in advance. Failure to notify early will see the hotel bill for a night only before the subscription is terminated. A variety of credit cards is accepted provided they are genuine and valid. Competition Other attractions within the premise include dancing fountains, organic gardens, conservatories, pools and many more. It should be noted that the hotel faces competition other similar enterprises, like the Four Seasons Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Panorama Tower North, Jet Luxury Resorts among many more. The Bellagio is a member of the Five Star Alliance of hotels (Expedia, 2010). Interested Buyer Recently, Trump International has shown interest in our property, asking Mr. Ross, one of their executive vice presidents to make enquiries. Below is an excerpt of the conversation (trump, 2010). Me: Good morning, this is the Bellagio, how may I help you? Mr. Ross: Good morning, I am Mr. Ross from Trump international, and I would lie to enquire about a property, you may have on the market. Me: Which one in particular, Sir? Mr. Ross: The Bellagio Me: It is a fine piece, excellent artwork, healthy financial position and positive prospects for the future. I must admit you have picked on the right one. Mr. Ross: Yes and I hope we will go through with the project for our mutual benefit. Me: Concerning that, I ask that you give us some time to finalize on the specifics of the deal before the management presents a final submission to the markets. Mr. Ross: can you let me in on some what we should expect? Me: I am sorry sir, but we maintain a strict confidence policy for all our transactions. Please be patient. Mr. Ross: Okay sir, but do not make it lengthy. I am grateful. Have a good day. Me: Good day too Mr. Ross. NEGOTIATION STEP Price Objection Me: Good morning Mr. Ross, how are you? Mr. Ross: I am fine thank you. How are you? Me: I am fine too, and happy that you could make time to attend this session in person, rather than take a phone call. Thank you. Mr. Ross: That shows how serious we are about this deal. Let us get down
Love is one of the eternal and universal values that constitute an integral part of human life. In classical literature, the protection of pure love is amongst the important themes which demonstrate society’s high moral standards and unity. “Fuenteovejuna”, a play by the Spanish author Lope de Vega, was written in the beginning of the 17 th century and to great extent reflects the views of the contemporary society on strong emotional bonds, mainly between a man and a woman. The present paper argues that the theme of love is depicted in close relation with honour and the play positions love as a common maxim, due to its triumph over the brutality of the official authority. The debate on love in “Fuenteovejuna” seems at first quite formal. As Meisel writes, “Mengo, who belongs to the ubiquitous line of comic figures, usually venal, called the gracioso, propounds the notion that there is no such thing as love, but only self-love and its gratifications. As the argument develops, loves evolves into a universal principal of harmony or concord; while self-love similarly takes on grander colours” (Meisel, p.196). Laurencia, the object of the Commander’s desire further makes clear to Mengo that in her understanding love is inseparable from honour and thus involves the lover’s commitment to their own and their beau’s reputation as well as to the sincerity and honesty in the relationships. Laurencia demonstrates this idea through her inimitable courage, ostensibly unusual for women. When the Commander first tries to seize her and her friend Pascuala, Laurencia tries to explain that she is not a property, but a human being and has her own attitude towards the situation. However, when Commander orders that the girls be taken to the castle forcefully, Laurencia becomes aggressive and compels his servants to let her leave (de Vega, Act One, p. 20). As one can understand, Laurencia’s love for Frondoso as well as for herself drives her to protect her honour and she is surely capable of physical violence, as one understands from her indignation. Interestingly, in this situation, Ortuno and Flores, the servants of the Commander, also believe Laurencia’s anger and aggression are rightful, as they are not assertive when asking her to follow them to the castle. Obviously, her honour is endangered, and the servants seek to avoid any conflicts with Laurencia. Therefore, Laurencia represents the public opinion concerning love and honour which entitles a woman to act in a masculine way and use violence. Laurencia also demonstrates that personal dignity is an aspect of love, when she meets Frondoso and tells him that rumors about the two of them spread behind her back are not acceptable, as people can go too far and invent the details which might endanger her reputation: “You are too bold, Frondoso, yet well/ You know how people love to talk/ ‘She fancies him’, ‘He fancies her’,/ All over town, their
Patients with cystic fibrosis require maintaining optimal nutrition and normal growth. Nutritional failure is a common occurrence in patients with cystic fibrosis (McCloskey, & Redmond, 2001). Enzyme replacement therapy: replacement of pancreatic enzymes is recommended in order to assist in digestion of any food consumed with exemption of food that totally free of fat, starch and proteins. Due to impairment of insulin secreting cells, patients with CF should modify their diet to regulate type of food and taken them at appropriate time (Pencharz, 2000). Caloric requirement: children who are under enzyme therapy must take approximately 120-150 % of calories for a normal child with similar characteristics (age and sex). Protein requirement: due higher caloric requirement in CF, patients should take increased proteins more than in a normal person as energy requirements in CF is highly incrased and the body needs to get constant supply of energy. The recommended amount is normally 0.9-1 g protein/kg body weight for those aged 1-18 years; 0.75g protein/kg body weight for adults (Bines, 2002). Carbohydrate requirements: this should as high as protein requirements. Fat requirements: CF patients should consume high amounts of fat as it provides twice as much calorie as proteins and carbohydrates, fat conversion into energy requires less energy than in protein and carbohydrates. Salt Requirement: more salt is normally lost through sweating as CF patients sweat more compared to others. This should be countered by increasing normal food intake. Vitamin and Mineral Intake: children (up to 2 years) should take a fluid preparation of multivitamins. Adults should take 2 tablets of multivitamin tablets. Vitamin supplementation is encouraged to help meet vitamin requirements (Bell, & Shepherd, 2002). Nutritional plan for pediatric patients should be instituted right from birth where by exclusive breastfeeding is encouraged and in cases where breast feeding is contraindicated, breast milk should be initiated. Guideline on nutrition should be developed and