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Facts about the case The case in involves two parties, the first, Louisiana fund, the plaintiff who is suing for the damages caused by fletcher asset management fund. Fletcher fund had been operating with the company funds to pay investors, rather than using profits (Ponzi scheme) and, hence, as a result, ended up in debt crisis. Due to the position of the fletcher company, Louisiana funds pushed for an offshore court settlement since the company is run by investors from CaymanIslands. The parties involved in the case The parties involved are fletcher management hedge fund and the Louisiana pension fund. The plaintiff’s allegations A plaintiff is someone or a company who initiates a law suit against another by filing complaints relating to the loss aggrieved in the situation. In this situation, the plaintiff is the Louisiana pension and is asking an offshore court to order the liquidation of a fletcher asset management hedge fund. As a result of this, they have been pushing for the liquidation of this company. To them, this is as an effort to get their money back from the liquidation process. They, therefore, have sought an offshore court settlement in the CaymanIslands. The petitioners are also claiming that fletcher management hedge fund had not audited its books, its financial statements since the year 2008. Since the year 2008, the company had seemed not to be having directors between November 21 st 2011 and January 24 th 2012. Because of the lack of proper overall management and the absence of financial statements, the company had become the subject of regulatory investigations. The Louisiana fund representative has said that they will continue pursuing every feasible solution to solve the case. The location of the case The case is an offshore petition and, therefore, is to be decided in the grand court of Cayman Islands. Reason for choosing the location by the plaintiffs The plaintiffs decided to choose their location as the grand court in the Cayman Islands where the petition was filed. The reason is that this was a way for investors in the Cayman based fund such as the fletcher fund where the pensions were invested, can request a court ordered liquidation as a measure of getting their cash back. Thearising dispute over the terms of the contract In the year 2008, a video was reviewed by the wall street journal of a Louisiana firefighter’s investment committee which had showed that a fletcher fund representative Mr. Kylie had promised 12% offer as a guarantee and also had acknowledged the risks that were to occur. Afterwards, the Fletcher fund had been declared that it was unable to pay its debts and, so as a result, it should have been wound up. Over a year ago, two of the pension funds had requested to withdraw money from the fletcher account the same year; it was believed that the Fletcher fund had not audited its financial statements since the year 2008. Therefore, L
Introduction The diagnosis of an ailment is determined by the chosen or recommended therapy that may have an efficacious result. The treatment modalities are often intertwined with practices or disciplines since ages. As such, they have come into existence and become rampant in the society. Man has ever changing scientific atmosphere around him. So, apart from well known therapies, a new mode of treatment has gained popularity which is Chiropractics. It is considered as one of the health care disciplines. This area stresses on the diagnosis, treatment and reduction of ailments of disorders origin, especially the spine, based on the hypothesis that these disorders affect the whole body through the nervous system (Nelson et al., 2005). This disorder is usually regarded as alternative and complementary medicine inspite of few discrepancies. The important treatment under chiropractics is based on a strategy of manual therapy like soft tissues, joints, and the most important spine manipulations (Mootz, et al., 1997). The therapy is accompanied by exercises and health and lifestyle counseling (Mootz, et al., 1997). There is a need to emphasize much on ‘Spinal manipulation’ as it was been in use since 2500 years with regard to its therapeutic effects (DeVocht, 2006). There is a limited data on the effective utility of Chiropractics in the area of spinal manipulation. The thesis is “spinal manipulation therapy offers better health because an upright, rigid spinal column contributes to the development of physical carriage, smooth breath taking ability, and a well coordinated neuromusculoskeletal system”. Hence the purpose of the article is to explore the data in this context and shed light on its efficacy and certain limitations. The scope of this article furnishes better insights on the manipulation therapy surrounding neuromuscular disorders. In detail, Chiropractics started a century before and later turned into a well recognized discipline that led to the establishment of educational institutions globally (DeVocht, 2006). It has gained popularity from the patients who have received the therapy. As a result, independent cases studies have opened a new pathway towards many studies in the area of basic and clinical sciences with regard to the low back pain (DeVocht, 2006). There were reports that Chiropractics has significantly contributed to many clinical trials of spinal manipulation to lessen low back pain when compared to other modes of treatment that were of low reliable (DeVocht,2006). It is less expensive and has prolonged patient interest for the condition to be managed or treated with other practices (DeVocht, 2006). Review In countries like United States, Chiropractics is a reputed
Introduction Business activities have witnessed stiff competition in the last two decades due to modernization that has facilitated various business activities. It should be noted that the increase in the use of modern skills and technologies by firms has made it possible for them to compete effectively. One of the challenges that are facing firms is the fact that while technology is evolving every day the market for goods and services produced is not proportional to the rate at which production is taking place. In addition, the high costs of production are not compensated by market prices for the goods produced since consumers are experiencing very tough financial constraints and thus they have very little disposable income. This case study is about the challenges and solutions to the problems faced by the human resource department at Harrison Brothers Company. Overview of the Case Harrison Brothers Company is among the oldest firms that have established their outlets in many parts of America. The firm was initially selling clothes for men women and children. However, it developed and expanded its operations to include basic household furniture that were expected to help boost its sales. It has established twenty stores that are located in various parts of America and has achieved exemplary results that have made it to stand out among other similar firms. Background Facts This firm has enjoyed monopoly in terms of selling clothes for men, women and children and also selling furniture and other household items. This was due to the fact that it invested heavily on basic household items that are not only cheap but also long lasting to enable c
“The Little Foxes” is a classical drama play set in the 20 th century. The plot mainly concerns Regina Hubbard Giddens, her family and husband (Hartley & Ladu, 1948). The woman is primarily depicted as ruthless, money-driven, and manipulative, using her meek husband as a source of income and support. While her position as a woman in the South does not give her any power to own property or have a substantial income, her approach to remedying this situation can be considered nothing if not cruel. In a plot centered on gaining money from her husband to give to her brother’s business venture, Regina supports stealing from the man and watches him die later on in hopes of inheriting his wealth. Her actions are selfish and vile, but they ultimately lead to her getting exactly what she wants. By the end of the play, the woman is left alienated from other members of the family, her daughter refusing to support open acts of evil any longer. While Regina finally achieves the wealth and status she has longed for, human connection and good intentions are sacrificed on the way. Personally, I think that she can be considered a tragic character, although deeply flawed. Literature often explores the importance of community and connection in people’s lives, and every individual can attest to the importance of such things in life. To be deprived of a sense of belonging, be left to fend for oneself is one of the worst fates a person can suffer. Despite her having committed a number of reprehensible acts, and not having lived the most honorable life, the reader can sympathise with Regina and understand the tragedy of her life. Reference Hartley, L., & Ladu, A. (Eds.). (1948). Patterns in modern drama : Ibsen, Chekhov, Galsworthy, O’Neill, Kelly, Thurber, Nugent, Hellman . Prentice Hall. Web.
There are many factors that would tend to have a significant impact to the success or failure of global enterprises or businesses operating in international scenes. As a matter of fact, these factors are highly regarded in every segment of the modern business world, considering their significant impact on businesses. These factors would tend to serve as perfect guidelines for global entrepreneurs in their business plans, especially when they intend to venture into new markets or when planning to expand their businesses to other regions. There is no doubt that these factors form part of the most important things that global entrepreneurs would consider when laying planning for their businesses. This paper observes some of the ways in which factors such as religion, culture and ethnicity affect the success or failure of global enterprises. In order to offer valid information of how these factors may influence global enterprises, China is used in this paper as the country to research. The paper also highlights the factors that could impact upon the decision making of the global entrepreneur in the selected country. Cultural and ethnic diversities in China and their Impact on Global Enterprises China is not only recognised as the fastest advancing economy in the world, but also as one of the most multicultural countries in the world today. The multiculturalism of China would come as a result of globalization and other factors that would include technological changes, an aging workforce and high demand for knowledge and skills in various areas. Globalisation simply refers to the constant process through which different cultures, societies and economies interact with each other on global scales. Globalisation is said to be synonymous with the economic development and success of a nation, and this is evident in China where various aspects of globalisation have continued to play a significant role in transforming every sector of the economy (Combs et al. 2006, p. 517). Ever since the era of globalisation, China has undergone a massive social and economic transformation. The industrial revolution was arguably one of the most important periods in the globalization timeline. This period would see a significant improvement in the quantity and quality of commodities in various regions of the world. This, in turn helped to improve global business relations between countries through exports of products. The first phase of globalisation would come to an end after World War I. This war had brought adverse implications on the economic scenario, leading to a number of major crises that would affect the world in the 1920s and 1930s. Some of these crises are the gold standard crisis and the Great Depression.. Globalisation in the modern era, which occurred after World War II, has had a greater impact to the global business scenario, compared with the previous phase of globalisation. The global leaders had used this opportunity to enhance economic ties between countries all
The only way to cope with life’s everyday complexities is by commanding your mind. In that, whatever you are doing, feel about a situation, or whichever action you want to undertake, all are determined by the quality of your thinking. Critical thinking helps one gain control over their life, deal with life’s challenging situations, and make a rational decisions for the matter. Therefore, before acting on any decision made, it is important to think critically about the situation at hand and evaluate the best solution to apply. Thus, this paper will apply the critical thinking steps in my personal experience describing what I will do at various stages to combat the problem and make a decision. Before arriving at the last carefully thought decision, I will follow up on each of the stages of critical thinking to arrive at a sound decision. According to Medeiros et. (2019), the steps of critical thinking are; identifying the problem, detaching from emotional involvement, and determining solution criteria. They also include gathering and evaluating information, considering personal values and beliefs, and choosing and evaluating the solution. On identifying the problem, I will look at the niche that exists in my family. Many times I overreact when a small dispute or rather a disagreement arises and therefore, I do not relate well with my mother since such an episode occurred ten years ago. I am sure she cannot stand me either though I have reformed and would like to go to my childhood home someday. On the same note, having separated from my children’s mother, the children were affected by the separation and are not doing well in school. Therefore, after a careful evaluation, I decided to move into my childhood home after my mother passed on and transferred my children to another school. After a series of counseling sessions, I have conceded that healthy control of my emotions is vital. This is because it enables me to engage more effectively in critical thinking before jumping to vague conclusions or overreacting. On the same note detaching from negative emotional dispositions will enable me to build a better relationship with my family as they have always considered me problematic and hard-headed. The criteria I will employ to determine solutions is outlining positive solutions that will guide me in discerning whether the decision made is good. Over the years, since falling out with my mother and my children’s mother, counseling has taught me a lot about upholding my values and beliefs as I have related them in my day-to-day life. In my decision, some of the beliefs I have is that the Bible teaches forgiveness and makes resolves the Christian way. The values important in my decision are courage and resilience as it is not
In every organization, pricing strategies influence the coverall performance of the company and its market position. Dynamic price is attracted more attention than any other marketing tool. In the modern economy, non-price factors determine increasing marketing importance and products are differentiated on other bases than price. Dynamic price is typical for e-commerce as it allows companies to respond to changes and market fluctuations. “The forces of supply and demand are leading variables that dictate pricing. They cause some e-tailers to continually analyze supply and demand information and adjust prices accordingly” (Dynamic Pricing 2009). Amazon.com is a leading book retailer, operatives on a global scale. Amazon.com is a market leader focused on printed products and consumer products. Its brand image and unique pricing strategies appeal to diverse customer groups. Yet successful performance requires bridging the gap between expectations and demands of customers. It could even be said that successful marketing is the bridging of this gap (Baker 2006). At Amazon.com, no single pricing program is suitable, since the complexity of dynamic pricing situations varies by product, cost, demand, and industry structure, and prices must relate to objectives, information, knowledge of alternative policies, and strategies and adjustments. At Amazon.com, the top managers are faced with the problem of establishing the best price under assumed cost-and-demand conditions. The dynamics of the e-market and the problems of measuring both costs and demand make it a difficult task. Dynamic price estimates are made of what Amazon.com’s management expects demand, cost, and competition to be under various conditions. Then management team develops pricing programs that affect survival, profits, growth, v
This proposal is to do a term project on the topic of government grants to people with disabilities. The paper will be based on the conditions of disabled people and the federal or state grants that they could receive in order to facilitate changes in their health and work. Modern society is becoming well aware of the need for social programs and support for those who have special needs. People with physical and mental disabilities require specific conditions to live full lives, and many workplaces and public facilities do not have the necessary type of equipment. Since the major companies and industrial organizations cannot hire a person with a disability, there is a dire need for private business ownership, where a person can create their own and specific conditions to suit their needs. The U.S. government acknowledges the needs of disabled people and thus, offers grants and other forms of financial support to those who require such help. A Social Security website, the Office of Acquisition and Grants, provides essential information as to how one can be eligible for a grant. The mission statement is to aid those in need by issuing licenses, as well as to ensure that any business matters, development, policy enforcement, and other nuances are lawful and enforced ( Office Of Acquisition And Grants , 2013). The paper will focus on current social and economic conditions and the ability of governments to distribute the budget effectively among those requiring aid. It is essential to keep in mind that the current economy is not very favorable for opening new businesses. Even though Congress, politicians, and senators promise people to support if they are placed in office, there are often limitations. Another issue that requires further research is that the grants are not publicly advertised, so it would take some knowledge of the organizations or the internet to find the needed resource. At the same time, there are private organizations that offer grants, so extensive research must be carried out in order to locate the company or governmental institution that does help. One possible solution that must be taken into account in the formation of an alliance. Since people with disabilities want to have their own business, the government could provide tools and resources for people with disabilities to unite. This would enable a specific location to be equipped with all the necessary tools, as well as cooperation within several businesses, which can prove beneficial to those in need. This topic is appropriate for the final project because people with disabilities are a part of society. The preparation and research are an essential step in contributing to the strength of a nation with paper and study such as this. A closer look should be given to the alliance between the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and the U.S. Business Leadership Network, which decided that in order to facilitate and increase the employment rates of people with disabilities, they must form an alliance. This will familiarize people with the problem and lead to solutions. As I am a nurse and closely involved with people who require
Introduction Personality clashes can be traced in a wide range of relationships; however, they are especially prominent in the workplace. It has to do with the fact that personality differences can affect teamwork, thereby disrupting group cohesion and reducing its effectiveness. Therefore, every individual willing to succeed in the modern business world has to be cognizant of their personality type and how it influences their relationship. The aim of this paper is to discuss personality conflicts in the context of professional relationships. Discussion There is ample evidence pointing to the fact that emotional intelligence and understanding of personality types are critical in forming and maintaining meaningful professional relationships. A study by Khalili (2012) reveals that social competency derived from the knowledge of people’s innate differences with respect to their personality types regulates all personal encounters, thereby determining the quality of relationships. The bidirectional link between the comprehension of personality profiles and relationship development exists because the former helps people to avoid conflicts and communicate their intentions more effectively. Conflicts can arise due to numerous reasons the most important of which are differences in goals, values, preferences, intentions, communication styles, and expectations (Mir, 2012). Given that a type of one’s personality determines their preferences and conflict management styles, many workplace outcomes rest on positive dynamics between employees with varying personality types. By understanding the link between an individual’s innate attitude towards internal and external worlds, it is possible to arrive at optimal methods of team formation. Furthermore, employees cognizant of their personality differences can achieve higher levels of collaboration, which is essential for achieving common goals and avoiding conflicts. The knowledge of personality differences can also help to reduce anxiety and frustration associated with the diversity of characteristic patterns of team members’ behavior. Therefore, the realization of one’s own and others’ personality types is the most valid and reliable method of conflict prevention. The personality assessment reveals that I am 12 percent introvert, 50 percent intuitive, 38 percent thinking, and 69 percent judging, which translates into INTJ personality type (“Jung typology test,” n.d.). I can be described as a systems builder due to a combination of pragmatism and imagination. It follows that any co-worker who fails to perform at a sufficiently high level is perceived by me as indolent. Since INFJs are characterized by perfectionism, diligence, and emphasis on hard work, such individuals might lose my respect. Even though the loss of respect does not ne
Introduction Vestas is a Danish wind power company that manufactures wind turbines. The company’s value proposition is the reduction of CO 2 emission and contribution to a reversal of climate change. It holds the reputation of being able to deliverer more than 51,000 turbines around the world thanks to its extensive business coverage that consists of operations in 73 countries and it employs about 16,000 people (Vestas 2014, para. 3). Vestas started serving the Brazilian market in 2000 without having a physical presence in the country. The company established in Sao Paulo later in the decade. Later, it launched its manufacturing facility in the state of Ceara, Brazil in 2011. Presently, the firm is looking at unconditional orders to almost double its capacity of 1000 MW, which will rely on its new V112-3.0 MW turbines. Interests of Vestas in Brazil comes from the company’s realization that the country has one of the most competitive markets worldwide for wind energy, which is also fast growing; it is one of the new frontiers of wind energy development. This paper looks at the international business strategy for Vestas in Brazil, as well as co