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Abstract This paper examines the way organizational culture impacts on decision making by two authors, Sekaran (2004) and schein (2005) by taking us through the effects of strong and weak cultures on leadership and bringing to view the culture and sub-cultures that have to be factored by management in making the best decisions in line with organizational goals. It examines what happens when organizations merge, employee education on the impending merger, the role of management in the merger process for achieving the best results, how a change in organizational strategy may impact on an organization’s objectives, goals and mission, the role of decision making in organizations in line with conflict resolutions and risk aversion, and the common bias to be avoided in decision making for effective and efficient utilization of resources in line with an organization’s objectives, mission, and goals. Introduction A key element that holds sway in decision making in an organization is its culture. An organization’s culture should be clearly understood by its leadership to help them make the best strategic decisions in line with its objectives, mission, and goals. Formal and informal culture should be incorporated in decision making by the leadership which should embrace a strong culture for the best and desirable results. Decisions made should not conflict with an organization’s culture, whether formal or informal. This calls for employee education when an organization changes its strategies to ensure full employee cooperation at all levels of an organization’s existence, thus ensuring a smooth transition from one strategy to another. When mergers occur, active employee participation, employee education, and leadership should ensure a seamless merger of different cultures into a single organizational culture. To avert risk and other undesirable happenings within an organization, leadership should embrace the best decision making strategies and put in place measures to help counter any bias in the process. Impact of organizational Culture on Decision Making Strategic leadership calls for the creation and maintenance of organizational characteristics that bring about collective effort. Thus organizational culture is vital in driving an organization into achieving its goals. Organizational culture has a far important influence on organizations, the way decisions are made, the outcome of those decisions and the effect of those decisions on the strategic position of those organizations. These are the values and norms which influence interaction between employees, define organizational goals and help an organization operate efficiently in the pursuit of its goals in line with established standards of behavior. Thus a strong cu
Introduction Shell oil has a code of ethics that can be found in any other business because it is very standard. This paper will identify the ethical system employed at Shell Oil and discuss how this code of ethics is applied within the company. In this paper, I will also identify the type of ethical system used within this company by including information regarding the different departments and the code of ethics. All the stakeholders in a company need to understand the whole code of ethics because each will find different uses for the code in their respective duties. In addition, a discussion of the modifications to the code will be looked at to identify any amendments if necessary. Lastly, the paper will explore possible amendments to the code of ethics by employers and employees. Company Profile Shell oil is one of the leading oil, gas and petrochemicals producers in North America. It is a prominent company in the oil production industry in the Mexican gulf. Shell is a branch of Royal Dutch, which is a prominent company in the oil industry. Shell oil has purposed to operate in the same way as the Royal Dutch. The company has also purposed to handle its clients in a way that will create a close relationship with them. The company also aims to help its employees achieve their full potential. The company’s code of ethics is aligned to ensure that the company succeeds financially and that its clients are well taken care of. The code of ethics is specifically written to spell out the main requirements of employees, how breaches are to be reported, and how to deal with the accountability issue (Shell Oil 2011, p. 1). Type of ethical system The code of ethics and consequently the ethical system at Shell Oil is a duty-based or deontological ethical system. A duty based ethical system involves a moral obligation for an individual to act in a certain way, but an outside authority determines right and wrong. Such a system simply states that some things are right and others are wrong and therefore individuals have a duty to do or avoid them. This is in line with the key requirements stated in Shell Oil’s code of ethics. The requirements have a list that spell out the moral principles at Shell. The list says that all employees should act in accordance with high standards of honesty, integrity and fairness and expect others to do the same for them while maintaining a work climate that fosters the same standards. It also states that employees must not in any circumstances, seek or accept any favor in whatsoever form from third par
The Most important points in this book Terry Orlick is one of the writers who have dedicated their work to share a dream of a better society. He nurtures people, regardless of their age or culture, to be part of the transformation of the world to be a better place to live in. Terry, in his writing, shows readers positive living skills that can help them to achieve high performance and improve the quality of life. In his book, “Positive Living Skills: Joy and Focus for Everyone”, there are several readings to learn from. However, the most important readings that can be identified include: “Embracing opportunities and choice”, “highlights”, “fully connected focus”, and “relaxatioa n and joyful living” (Orlick, 2011). Embracing opportunities and choice are one of the most important points in Orlick’s book. The modern society is dominated by negativity amongst people in their feelings and actions. However, Orlick clarifies that people can opt for positive thoughts and actions that bring joy into their lives. According to him, individuals can choose to conceive and, build a more optimistic society. Highlights are also important reading in this book. In page 61, Orlick explains that highlights are simple constructive experiences, influences, activities, or connections that result in happiness, quality, and sense into a person’s life. He explains these highlights in a simple language that anyone can understand. He invites the reader to reflect on ways to make life better. Fully connected focus is another important point from the book. The most important lesson for making the world a better place involves embracing connected focus. Completely connected focus, according to the author, is an entire, positive attachment to experience, education prospect, activity, accomplishment, or interaction. He clarifies further that being completely engrossed in experience creates a feeling that makes an individual become the experience itself. Finally, the author teaches about relaxation and joyful living. In this reading, Orlick recognizes several advantages of relaxation to the body either mentally, emotionally, or mentally. Why the above points are considered important Embracing opportunity and choice is important reading because it enlightens people about their power to make positive choices. Individuals are free to choose to be happy, attend to others, love, appreciate and contribute positively towards a better living. Therefore, the reading encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and identify the right choices to a fulfilling life. This empowers readers to begin living a new life filled with positive thoughts. It also inspires an individual to take actions that make him or her become a better person right from that moment. Also, this point provides an insightful mirror to the readers to carefully analyze their private lives. Thus, the reader is made to believe that the power to change is under his or h
Music has always been one of the main topics for discussion among scholars. The modern world has brought to society lots of different styles, genres, and directions in music. Hip-hop culture is one of the music genres which appeared in America in the 1970s. There are several ite3ms that create the hip-hop culture: MCing, DJing, graffiti writing, and break dancing. Hip-hop fashion and slang do play not the last role in the hip-hop culture. Hip-hop has always been associated with men, but at the beginning of the 1990s women became an essential part of hip-hop. It is not that till that time women did not participate in hip-hop culture, they were not placed on one level with them. “Black women’s involvement in the fostering African-American community development forms the basis for community-based power” (Forman Keyes 2004-267). The prejudices that the only man can “move the crowd” (Forman Rose 2004-299) have been ruined many years ago. Women create their pieces of music on the same themes as men, they also read rap on racism, physical abuse of women and children, drug addiction and AIDS, teen pregnancy and black politics, and others. (Forman Rose 2004). “Women artists must be vigilant about keeping the history of their contribution to the art form of MCing top of mind. As the sole female on a song full of male rhymes, Mystic embraces the charge of representing the ladies” (Hess 2007-66). Non-white women entered the hip-hop culture with four categories of rap music performances: “Queen Mother”, “Fly Girl”, “Sista with Attitude” and “Lisbian”. Four of these categories are mirrors of images, voices, and lifestyle, they “are introduced to rap by specific female rappers or MCs and are considered by the interpretive community in general as representative of and specific to African American female identity in contemporary urban culture” (Forman Keyes 2004-266). Some people worry that too much sex and violence are presented in rap music. The youth is listening to it and makes some conclusions, they live by this music and the society is worried about their outlook, which is created influenced by rap music. Cheo Coker said that rap is a direct reflection of society, and it will be able to change “no sooner than the populace that influences it changes its audience” (August 2000). To be honest, we should not blame rap music for violence and sex, all the violence and sex which is observed in rap music are those negative things the rap musicians see in the society, in the country they live in. “Hip-hop can give us the mirror the ills of the society and to tap that potential we need to look in that mirror and work to change the things we see” (Forman Pough 2004-288). Non-white women were in the male shade for a long time. The hip-hop culture society was not sure whether they will be able to create a great effect by their creations of the listener. But women were not afraid, they took the risk and compete with men and did not fail. No
Arranging an event as large as the Made in America Musical Festival can prove to be difficult, as there is a possibility of internal conflicts or challenges due to a large number of involved people and organizations (Fitch and Holt 187). However, careful planning can help to avoid these issues. First, Gwynedd Council outlines the basic procedures for notifying the public of the event: “The first press releases should be sent out 6 months before your event, the next 3 months before and then follow-ups 2 months and 1 month before” (p. 9). Therefore, the first notification about the festival should be made at the beginning of March, with follow-ups in June, July, and August. Secondly, it would be necessary to coordinate the event with Philadelphia’s Office of Special Events (OSE), which ensures that all events obtain the necessary permits, insurances, and agreements in advance and provides security and EMS coverage of the events. For instance, the PIO might be required to obtain a street closure permit and a special events agreement, as well as an agreement with the Fire Department to ensure full EMS coverage of the festival (“Applications”). To coordinate all the visiting celebrities, it is crucial to contact each press agent to discuss any questions regarding safety, security, and other requirements of the celebrity. Once all the information is obtained, the PIO has to contact the Office of Special Events to ensure that appropriate measures to fulfill the requirements are taken by the festival’s security team. Overall, festival planning involves many steps and stages that are crucial to the success of the event, as well as to the safety and security of all visitors. Works Cited “Applications.” PHL Office of Special Events , 2017, Web. Fitch, Bradford, and Jack Holt. Media Relations Handbook for Government, Associations, Nonprofits, and Elected Officials . 2nd ed., TheCapitol.Net, 2012. Gwynedd Council. Festival & Event Planning Toolkit. N.d., Web.
Problem definition The paper is aimed at finding the most optimal design for a seat belt used in vehicles. This component is essential for preserving the safety of drivers and passengers. Statistical findings indicate that active use of seat belts contributes to the reduction of fatal incidents or injuries among drivers (Cohen & Einav, 25). Nonetheless, a great number of people either forget or refuse to use it. In some cases, it can be explained by the fact that the customers do not feel very comfortable while using them (Dorn, 127). Hence, it is necessary to develop a new conceptual design that would best suit the customers’ needs and correspond to the existing safety requirements. Scope and methodology The main purpose of this study is to apply the models, developed by Genichi Taguchi. They have long been adopted by engineers, designers and industry practitioners. He stressed the benefits of using statistical methods in order to eliminate production problems. At first, it will be necessary to determine the factors which affect a user’s attitude toward the use of a seat belt. The collected information will be analyzed with the help of ANNOVA (Analysis of Variance). Furthermore, it is vital to single out those factors which affect the safety of drivers and passengers. On the basis of these findings, we will be able to determine what kind of aspects in the design of seat belts need improvement. The next stage will be to develop a new conceptual design for this component and set manufacturing parameters. The use of Taguchi methods will help us find the balance between those parameters which are essential for customer satisfaction and safety. These are the main steps that have to be taken. Works Cited Cohen Alma & Einav L. The Effects of Mandatory Seat Belt Laws on Driving and Traffic Fatalities . Harvard Law School. 2001. Dorn L. Driver Behaviour and Training . London: Ashgate Publishing. 2010 Print. Roy R. Design of experiments using the Taguchi approach: 16 steps to product and process improvement . NY: Wiley-IEEE. 2001. Print.
Introduc The role of a banking system in a contemporary state with a free market economy can hardly be overestimated. The system of commercial banks serves as an important mean of financial disposition between market participants providing in such a way an effective economic development and functioning of any country. The activity of any commercial bank depends upon its consumers and their trust. Scope The aim of the given research is to investigate different aspects of communication between banks and various categories of customers. The investigation is based on the result of the survey conducted among 10 participants of a different gender from different countries. There are two respondents from Egypt and India. The rest of them are from the UAE. The age of the participants of the survey ranges from 18 to 64. The majority of the surveyed participants have higher education. Method The survey was conducted by means of a questionnaire given to the participants. During the experiment, the respondents were asked to fill up a form consisting of questions revealing their banking experience and their attitudes towards banking activity. Results During the survey, it was found out that, at average, the participants had been using banking services for 6.2 years. A significant percentage of those who took part in the survey expressed approval of such banking services as mobile banking (33%) and online banking (55%). They appreciated the convenience and availability of these services. Moreover, it was found out that 67% of participants preferred to use their bank cards while shopping. Based on these findings we have found out that when specific banking information is needed most participants (50%) prefer to use face-to-face communication, 30% prefer a telephone conversation and only 20% trust to email. While evaluating the most frequent problems the participants had experienced dealing with their banks, most of them considered them to be technical problems and problems with online services (40%). At the same time, 20% of respondents stated definite problems in communication with bank employees, 30% were unsatisfied with insufficient or incomplete information concerning banking products. As it is shown in Appendix 1 while employing banking services consumers face different problems. The participants were asked to point out what major communication problems they had experienced when they had received adequate help with a difficult banking issue. The results of the survey have shown that two major problems are the dissatisfaction of a client by a particular bank service and the lack of bank employees’ professionalism in communication with clients. The participants of the survey stated that in spite of the fact that they had received the necessary support from their bank, there had been several cases of bank employee’s faulty explanation (20%). 20% of participants were disappointed with a particular bank service. At the same time, there were also problems of misunderstanding between the clients and bank personnel
Synopsis Brother’s Keeper is a film directed by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky who portray the lifestyle of four brothers living in a rural setting (Munnsville) near New York City. Delbert Ward and his brothers Roscoe, Lyman and Bill live in isolation from the rest of other members of the community and the only time they are seen is when they drive in their tractor to the market to collect or sell their farm products. Bill’s death causes storm in the life of this unique family and brings the community to their defense as Delbert is accused of second degree murder. The events that unfold later show different perspectives of brotherly love extended to this family by the society. Distinctive Sources of Social Order The government and community are two distinctive sources of social order that control the events of this movie. The Ward brothers had been neglected by the community because they lived a lifestyle that shocked everybody. They never interacted with other members of the society and the fact that they lived in a tin house, bathed rarely, kept unkempt hair and never went to school made it difficult for other members of the society to interact with them. Therefore the death of Bill and arrest of Delbert sparked an array of confrontations between the government (law) and the local community of Munnsville. The state believed that Bill was murdered by Delbert; therefore, he deserved to be prosecuted and jailed. However, the society believed that Delbert was innocent and that the state was forcefully exercising its power over him. The confrontations that ensured expose the beliefs held by the community that nobody can interfere with its lifestyle regardless of what happens there. The state believes that people must be accountable for their actions and that is why the courts find Delbert guilty of second-degree murder. The society claimed that Delbert was innocent and he did not understand what he signed since the prosecution lawyers forced him to sign pleas without knowing what he was doing. Robustness of Social Order Conditions These social orders work in defense of the rights of their members. The court system believes that everybody has a right to live and anyone who violates this condition should be charged. On the other hand, the society believes that its members know what is best for them and cannot allow other another authority (the court is perceived as an external power from urban centers) to control its activities. The Ward brothers had lived in Munnsville for a long time and thus they were members of this community. This gave the local people the power to participate in the proceedings of Delbert’s trial and demand that he be left to the soci
Introduction Black Lives Matter protests of 2016, which stirred the whole nation, reignited mainstream media interest for the movement and started a discourse on race and police violence on Twitter and other social media platforms (Rickford; Carney 181). Even though all lives matter, one cannot ignore social issues that declaratively make the tragic deaths of African-Americans in police shootings a systemic problem. This paper aims to discuss policing practices in America and how they relate to the issues of social justice. Discussion The inspirational and reaffirming Twitter hashtag, #BlackLivesMatter has emerged as a response to the status quo that has crippled racial justice proponents in their struggle against police misconduct. Philando Castile’s case is a perfect example of what Leovy refers to as the ghetto side (3). Castile was a 32-year-old African-American male who was fatally shot by a police officer Jeronimo Yanez during a traffic stop (Berman). Despite fury and outrage that swept across the country as a response to the incident, the officer was acquitted of all charges. Sadly, it is not a single case of police brutality; rather, police-involved shootings have turned into a tragic trend. According to Leovy, even though African-American males represent only 6 percent of the US population, “nearly 40 percent of those murdered” (14). The Identity Compass exercise has helped me to understand that having been raised in a middle-class family, I am an extremely privileged individual who is not capable of relating to the daily struggles of less-fortunate people. That is why I try to pay as much attention to minority victim cases as possible. Also, my Muslim identity, which is framed by global developments, is often perceived by prejudiced people as a threat. Therefore, I am especially interested in the promotion of the social movement, Black Lives Matter, that represents a struggle for saving the lives and dignity of a traditionally marginalized group in the US—African Americans. The Ta-Nehisi Coates video on police violence shows that African-American communities live in perpetual fear for the safety of their children. The writer featured in the video states that given that police who are being paid to protect people often inflict lethal harm upon African-Americans, “the threat of violence is always there” (“Ta-Nehisi Coates”). Ta-Nehisi Coates tells a story of his friend, Prince Jones, who has been shot and killed by the Prince George’s County police. The writer reveals that he has been incapable of distancing himself from the horrific incident, which shows that fear is a part of the African-American experience (“Ta-Nehisi Coates”). It can be argued that #BlackLivesMatter campaign on Twitter helps to promote awareness around issues of social justice. Social media is a new public platform that has proved to be extremely effective in fighting against the normalization of violence against African-Americans. This new public sphere has helped to engage many people in the discussion of police brutality