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Introduction Based on the interview, it is possible to suggest that the selected leader would be quite successful as a principal in the school planned in the project. Using the concepts suggested by Leonard (2013), one may state that the interviewee has entrepreneurial leadership traits, leads for innovation, and promotes maximum entrepreneurism. Main body First, the given leader presents such essential entrepreneurial leadership traits as clear vision, shared success, involvement, and effective communication. She puts the mentioned traits at the center of her profession in an attempt to provide students with the best opportunities in the context of globalization and diversity. Such an approach shows that this leader understands modern requirements, and she is capable of implementing change and addressing any challenges in the field. Second, the interviewee leads for innovation. She strives to provide learners with the opportunity of thinking outside the box and coming up with creative ideas. By offering specific materials for the above goal, the leader promotes innovation as an integral part of education. Understanding the importance of a balanced development of children, this leader is likely to create an atmosphere encouraging growth. More to the point, by maximizing entrepreneurism, she tries to operate smarter yet not faster. In other words, this leader may provide realistic plans and curriculum, so that students would not be obsessed with too many classes or rather difficult tasks. Conclusion Instead, she would leverage learning tools and make students enjoy their education. This is likely to lead to the increased productivity and improved learning outcomes. Reference Leonard, J. (2013). Innovation in the schoolhouse: Entrepreneurial leadership in education . Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.
Introduction With the rising desire to attain more miles per gallon of fuel, car manufacturers are now focusing their attention on lean burn engine technologies. On its part, the American government demonstrated its support for lean burn engine technology when it ratified the Energy Policy Act of 2005. In essence, this act qualified cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles that had engines using the lean burn technology for tax rebates amounting to as much as $2000 under the stipulation of that act. This research paper will examine the technology behind lean burn engines, its impact on the environment and its future prospects (Tobias, et al. 2006). The first lean burn technology for automobile engines was introduced in the market nearly four decades ago by Chrysler. The technology comprised of a set of sensors and electronics that would generally regulate the movement of the spark plug under a range of driving circumstances. This technology was meant to increase the performance of the engine and utilize the fuel used per mile. Initially, the automotive challenge that the inventors of lean burn technology wanted to overcome was the throttling losses. Naturally, an automobiles car must have enough space to provide the required power for acceleration but still be able to operate below its possible output when driving at high speed and this was hard to achieve using the lean burn technology (Tobias, et al. 2006). At the present, a large percentage of cars utilize a form of technology commonly known as the four-stroke combustion cycle to convert fuel into motion. This kind of technology is also referred to as the Otto cycle, in respect of Nikolaus Otto, who discovered it in 1867. The main problem of this kind of engine technology is that it consumes much fuel and environmentalists consider it harmful to the ozone layer. On its part, the lean burn engine technology utilizes refined ignition systems along with advanced emission technologies. This combination allows cars using this technology to attain excellent mileage performance and causes minimal threat to the environment (Tobias, et al. 2006). Lean Burn Engine Technology Currently, internal combustion engines that use natural gas are commanding more attention as interest grows in manufacturing automobile engines that are both efficient and environmentally friendly. In response to this interest, automobile manufacturers have introduced natural gas automobile engine sets that feature “lean-burn” technology. The technology is referred to as lean because unlike the convectional engine technology it uses excess air along with the fuel. The use of this kind of technology has brought about two posi
Introduction The term ethics is used to refer to a set of acceptable principles of right or wrong that guides and regulates the conduct of an individual, the members of a professional body, or the general operations of an organization. In business, ethics refers to principles of right or wrong that have been accepted to govern the dealings of businesspeople. Decisions may be regarded ethical if they are in accordance with the set of principles of right or wrong, while unethical decisions are those that contravene the generally accepted principles. However, ethical dilemmas are faced when there is no universal agreement over what is considered right or wrong. In order to minimize dilemmas in the society, the accepted principles of right or wrong have been written into laws. Likewise, the business world is governed by several laws and they include tort laws controlling product liability, contract law governing contracts and breaches of contract, the intellectual property law which ensures the protection of intellectual property, antitrust law which regulates competitive behavior among businesses, and the securities law which governs the selling of securities. Any violation of these laws is considered unethical and punishable by law. Hill and McShane note that not all legal actions are ethical and this causes dilemmas. Ethical behavior, by implication, is more than just being within the dictates of the law. This essay discusses the need to behave ethically by focusing on key areas that businesses and its managers can consider when making decisions. Ethical Behavior Managers of any given business must ensure that ethical considerations are taken into account when making decisions. They should be guided by the basic principles of ethics. The authors of the book, Principles of Management, outline six important actions that a business and the managers who run it can and must do to ensure that business ethics are upheld (Hill and McShane 94-97). These actions are the pillars upon which ethical behavior rests.   * Hiring and promotion The first is the hiring and promotion of people who have a well-grounded sense of personal ethics. Any legitimate business would obviously want to hire individuals who demonstrate a strong sense of personal ethics. These are people who would not imagine engaging themselves in unethical or illegal actions. In the same spirit, no one would expect a business to promote unethical instead of ethically responsible persons. Perhaps the business should instead consider firing the people who deliberately behave contrary to the accepted ethical standards. Business managers find themselves in ethical dilemmas when it comes to taking such actions on their employees. It is not an easy task to judge someone as lacking a strong sense of personal ethics. There is a general tendency in the wider society for everyone to want to hide weaknesses in personal ethics. Problems start when people get to know the actual behavior which turns out to be unethical. Under such circumstances, people loose confidence in and no longer trust the person. The pertinent question here is what the businesse
In general, the business case for the Centers for Diabetes appears to be positive since the project is closely aligned with the needs of the community and the targets set by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, there are potential risks, as outlined in detail in the SWOT analysis, which has to be considered before the final decision is made. This note will detail the risks for the Centers for Diabetes and propose potential ways of mitigating them. First and foremost, the idea of a community health center that addresses the community health needs is closely aligned with the value-based care and the community focus that are the targets set by ACA. Moreover, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Healthy People 2030 report cites the need to focus on how health issues are managed from a community perspective and not an individual perspective. Hence, there is a threat of other healthcare facilities that receive reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid in the county choosing to create a similar initiative. This is because diabetes is a common problem in the United States, affecting 10% of the general population and 14% of the Hispanic and African-American community. The only way to mitigate this risk is to begin marketing and outreach activities as soon as the project is approved and there is funding to support the further stages of operations. In this way, the community will become familiarized with the hospital and the Center, and even if other similar initiatives arise, this Center will already have an established brand image, which can guarantee that it will also have visitors. The second significant issue identified in the report is the financial statements, since based on the assessments, the reimbursements, revenue, and grant funding will be insufficient to cover the costs of staffing and operations. Hence, there is a need to either add services that can be reimbursed under ACA or obtain an additional source of funding. Alternatively, there can be an option for cutting the costs, for example, having fewer community workers or reducing the expenditures associated with traveling to help ensure th
Introduction The book “A Precious Liquid”, by Michael Ennis-McMillan offers ethnographic scrutiny of the cultural and social dimensions of fitting and managing a piped, drinking water structure, in a community situated in the semiarid and heavily occupied area of La Purificacion Tepetitla. La Purificacion Tepetitla is a small area at the foot of the Valley of Mexico, rather near Mexico City (Harmon et al. 45). This area has a long record of water shortage, and the community of La Purificacion Tepetitla appears more conspicuous than the rest because of its customary, communal water distribution activities. Most management decisions, which involve setting up a water systems system, depending on the distinctive, cultural values of the society. Some of these values include egalitarianism, belief in civil rights, and the need to share resources evenly. The society of La Purificacion Tepetitla is egalitarian The society of La Purificacion Tepetitla is egalitarian, in all instances, even when it comes to the management of water. The main character of an egalitarian society is their belief in the need to give all community members even powers, as they view all people as equal (Harmon et al. 45). All community members use the water system, and thus, all of them must take care of the water system. Taking care of the water system entails taking cargo positions and faenas, as well as, paying taxes. Cargo positions refer to devout or civil offices, whereby community members get elected to work within the Catholic Church or local, municipal administration (Ennis-McMillan 41). Conversely, Faenas refer to community service that is mandatory instead of, or besides paying taxes. Positions in e religious cargos go for up to one year while civil cargos positions last for up to their years. People serving in both positions never get paid, despite the positions being compulsory. Besides, these positions are only accessible and may be alternated among an eligible group of candidates. People become elected by society from every half of the population, to balance the sharing of knowledge and concerns. Every member of the community knows about the geography of the water system, the names of residents in the segment of the community, and the history of water management growth (Ennis-McMillan 53). Hence, when a crisis affects just a certain segment of the society, it will, also, affect that section’s designated member. Considering the case that the books presents, if the water stops running to a certain part, the designated members can instantly establish whether the cause of the problem, such as, issues with the piping, or untimely placement of the pump, which may interfere with the amount of pressure that is essential, for water to flow into that part. The community of La Purificacion Tepetitla upholds civil rights Another value that the community of La Purificacion Tepetitla upholds is civil rights. The belief in civil rights is a component of egalitarian societies.
The two key threats that were identified as part of the strategic analysis are high competition and supply chain problems. Both issues could affect the company’s performance, and thus the proposed alternatives are mainly focused on building resilience to these threats. Executing these alternatives effectively would allow the company to grow further and stabilize its position in the market. Regain Control from Existing Suppliers As evident from the analysis, high bargaining power of suppliers is among the crucial problems faced by Panera Bread. This is not uncommon for the food industry, as companies operating in this sector rely on suppliers to provide efficient and high-quality service to consumers (Sullivan, n.d.). Paranikas, Whiteford, Tevelson, and Belz (2015) argue that it is crucial for businesses to regain control in order to avoid supply chain issues. As a way of preventing future problems, companies should seek to bring new value to suppliers and change their demand patterns (Paranikas et al., 2015). For instance, it would be useful for Panera Bread Company to purchase all the required products in local bundles instead of relying on each franchise to restock. Moreover, the company could bring new value to the suppliers by drawing a long-term contract with set prices, which would also help it to avoid price increases (Paranikas et al., 2015). This alternative is cost-effective and affordable, and thus will not raise any issues with the company’s stakeholders. Moreover, it also fits the company’s organizational culture by ensuring quality and sustainability of its supply chain. Find New Suppliers Finding new suppliers is a second alternative that might be useful for Panera Bread Company. In order to select new suppliers, it is crucial for the business to measure prospective suppliers’ performance and to gain supplier feedback to ensure high quality, timeliness, and sustainability (Eldridge, 2012). Although this alternative could be helpful in building a reliable supply chain in the future, it could be costly and difficult to switch to other suppliers. For example, the transition could cause the company to fail to restock some of the materials, thus resulting in product shortages. This would affect the company’s reputation, and thus such alternative might be negatively perceived by the stakeholders. Changing suppliers would also draw the attention of Panera Bread’s competitors, who might choose to work with its past supplier. Improve Marketing When the bargaining power of buyers and the competition are high, effective marketing can help the company to consolidate its position in the market and attract new customers (Dyer, Godfrey, Jensen, & Bryce, 2016). In the case of Panera Bread, it would be useful to develop a promotional strategy that would attract younger populations, such as teenagers and young adults. Achieving popularity among these consumer groups would allow Panera Bread to
Career Goals and Company Profile Personal Career Objectives I am planning to work as a Biomedical Researcher (BR) after completing my degree. The targeted company is Immunobiology Limited (ImmBio). This ‘company develops a wide range of vaccines to deal with various diseases and infections’ ( ImmunoBiology 2014, par. 2). I have identified several career objectives and goals. My first objective is to develop new competencies that can make me an experienced Biomedical Researcher (Johnson & Scott 2009). I also want to equip myself with new bio-scientific concepts and skills. My career goal is to become a key play in the biomedical field. I will use every available resource to achieve my objectives. Company Profile My targeted company is a leading player in the United Kingdom’s Biotechnology Industry. The industry ‘produces different medical types of equipment, medicines, vaccines, and health services’ ( ImmunoBiology 2014, par. 7). The government sponsors many companies in this industry. Some organizations collaborate with various educational institutions to achieve their goals (Johnson & Scott 2009). For instance, ‘ImmBio has been working with different institutions such as Cambridge University, United Kingdom National Institute for Biological Standards & Control, and the University of Surrey’ ( ImmunoBiology 2014, par. 5). The company produces different vaccines for various diseases. It also offers quality medical services to many people across the globe. The company also treats meningococcal disease. The organization targets vulnerable populations in different parts of the world. ImmBio also works with several governments to produce the best vaccines. Informational Interview My interviewee for this exercise was John White. John is a researcher and senior biotechnologist at ImmBio. John collaborates with different stakeholders to identify the best opportunities for ImmBio. John failed to provide his contacts during the interview. The exercise highlighted the roles of different employees at the company. The respondent was ready to answer my questions. The statement sent by John is as follows: Hello, Thanks a lot for your interest in our company. I am ready to answer your questions. I will inform you about the roles of different employees at ImmBio. I will be available from 3.30 pm. Please prepare yourself in advance. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Yours, John White The interviewee professionally answered my questions. I prepared these questions for the interview:   * What are your major roles at ImmBio?   * What is the company’s mission?   * How can I become a member of your company?   * What issues define the po
Introduction and Thesis Statement There are about 63,000 international organizations that dominate the world trade today (Budwar, 2005). The success of these organizations lies in their Human Resource Management (HRM) strategies, policies and practices. In the light of globalization, HRM is crucial for Multi-National Companies (MNCs) for it can act as an instrument for the harmonization and control of global operations. Through various studies, it has been found out that internal problems may occur in organizations when management tries implementing global strategies that are not compatible with the local offices’ cultural and institutional framework (Transfer of HRM Practices in MNCs, 2011). In employment relations, though the focus is on the regulation of jobs, must also consider economic and social influences of capital and labour and the relationship between employers, workers, organizations and the state to which an MNC is operating on. It is important that comparative employment relations have a background and information of different national contexts and insights from disciplines such as history, sociology, politics, law, economics, accounting and elements of management studies. (eds Bamber, Russel & Wailes, 2010). The international operations of MNCs would differ from country to country thus the HRM team is crucial in the success of tactical implementations of the company. A thorough understanding of a local office’s cultural background is essential in the operation of strategies and policies. This paper aims to present the differences between French and Japanese employment systems in terms of functions, beliefs and culture. The diversity of national offices lies not only on its cultural orientation but may also be attributed by its socio-economic and political backgrounds with the emphasis on educational systems. Government actions, policies and legislations on employment systems are based and influenced by the country’s political ideology and culture. French Employment System The current French employment system is characterized by limitations of the French economy and its political standing in Europe. France’s HRM practices resulted from regulations of the European Union, European demography, globalization of prominent organizations and sociological disturbances. France’s membership in the European Union has become a huge factor in its HRMs’ practices which come together with those of other member states of the EU thus French HR managers struggle to adjust French organizations to their environment by relying on strategies and policies parallel to those applied in other countries under the EU. The French demographic and political environment gives importance to baby boomers and the second by the relationship between the state and the social partners. In terms of population, birth rate in France remains higher than neighbouring countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain thus age structure is shaped by its youth. In compar
Abstract The use of forensic tools in the investigation and prosecution of computer-related crimes has its advantages and disadvantages. However, an investigation can be corrupted by not using computer forensic tools. Current evidence processing laws should be taken into account in the assessment of forensic tools. The present paper lists advantages and disadvantages of forensic tools, analyze the consequences of not using computer forensic tools and assesses important evidence processing laws that must be taken into consideration. Evidence Processing Nowadays, the investigation of computer-related crimes includes the use of various forensic tools. Like any other investigation method, these tools have certain advantages and disadvantages. Evidence processing laws play an important role in the investigation and implementation of forensic tools. The purpose of this paper is to analyze available forensic tools, identify and explain the challenges of investigations, and explain the legal implication of the First and Fourth Amendments as they relate to evidence processing and computer-related investigations. Digital forensic tools have appeared in the mid-1980s and develop even today. According to Nelson, Phillips, and Steuart (2014), “the functions required for digital forensics tools are acquisition, validation and verification, extraction, reconstruction, and reporting” (273). All forensic tools can be divided into software and hardware. Both types are suitable for investigations of computer-related crimes. Hardware forensic tools can be developed for one single purpose or include whole computer systems. Software forensic tools divide into subgroups according to their implementation. The first disadvantage of forensic tools is their instability. The constant development of forensic tools might lead to various errors on old workstations. Users should take into account that updated tools require powerful computers with a large amount of memory and fast processors. The second disadvantage of forensic tools is their influence on the suspect computer. In the course of the investigation, forensic tools can destroy all available evidence about the crime. According to Stephenson and Gilbert (2013), “practically all forensic investigations were primarily carried out on “dead” machines; ones that had been shut down” (p. 130). Nevertheless, now forensic