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Introduction Ford Motor Company was incorporated on June 16, 1903 when Henry Ford and other eleven business associates signed articles of association and memorandum of understanding. The capital of the company was $28,000 (Nevins & Frank, 1962). It was listed in American stock exchange on February 24, 1956. The number of employees today is approximately 300,000 who are distributed in its 108 plants worldwide. The headquarters for the company is Dearborn, Michigan (US). As market changes, there is a change in the technology adopted and currently the company is on track of making electric motor vehicles. It enjoys a strong brand name, which works to its benefit in today’s motor industry. Its first managing director was Henry Ford while the current managing director is Alan Mulally. This paper takes a look at the mythology of Ford Motor Company; it will give a brief history of the company’s founder (Ford Company Limited official website, 2010). Henry Ford He was born on 30 th July, 1863. Henry was the initiator of Ford Company and an esteemed American entrepreneur. He was born to William Ford (1826–1905) and Mary Litogot Ford (1839–1876), in Greenfield Township near Detroit, Michigan. In 1888, he got married to Clara Ala Bryant (1865–1950) and was blessed with one child called Edsel Bryant Ford (1893–1943). A professional engineer, Ford worked as a chief engineer (1883) with Edison Illuminating Company. He is said to be an aggressive intelligent man. He died 7 th April, 1947(Baldwin, 2000). Henry at 25 years Henry in 1919. Mission statement and vision of Ford Motor Company The mission and vision statement of the company is as follows. The company aims at continuously improving its processes to satisfy the needs of various classes of customers that it enjoys. To do this it empowers its staffs through appropriate training and offering a good career path. There is an environmental policy, which is managed at a departmental level where the company is responsive to dangers that its processes would cause to the environment. This is on top of its social corporate responsibilities. Basic Product Classes Ford is an American motor vehicle producing company which employs different strategies to remain competitive in motor industry. It manufactures passenger cars and trucks for various purposes. Currently, there are eight brands from the company, which are Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury, and Volvo. Ford motor vehicle model are known to be fuel efficient and last longer (Rubenstein, 1992). They are made in response to the needs of customers and every measure taken to ensure that customer feedback is acted upon. A timeline of Ford “firsts” which consist of stated accomplishments by Ford that were initiated by other automobile companies. Ford has been producing different brands with some being a success whereas others have failed. It has also sold some of its branches to international firms for instance, it sold J
The world today has assumed a variety of lifestyles that have changed the way people relate and has enhanced interactions among people from different backgrounds. This is fuelled by a number of factors. It is however imperative to note that the world is discarding the old traditional practices by upholding the new liberal lifestyles. A good example of such changes is the notable transformation in gender representation. In the past, the male gender dominated entirely and women were placed in the lower positions in the social hierarchy. However, this has taken a new turn and women, just like their counterparts the males, are equally represented in the society. Today the society has changed in its thinking especially on the popular ideologies that thrived in the past. Self in society has changed and an identity is no longer a fixed fate but a transformable and a fluid characteristic. The media has contributed to the mass changes that have taken place in the world today by pushing for transformation in the society. The media has pro-actively highlighted the plights of women and sensitized the world against leaving the girl child out of the children development process (Gauntlet par. 10). The society held women in a low position in the society such that the female gender was seen as inferior to the male gender. The girl child protection campaigns that were very rampant in the 90s have seen the transformation of the societal change from a male dominated society to an all inclusive one. The traditional view of a woman as a house wife and minority in the society has been overtaken by the liberal acceptance of a modern and successful career lady. At the same time, the masculine perception of the male and their assumed absolute power over the female gender has lost its prominence in the modern society. In fact the society holds the view that men also need advice on emotional control to counter the problems that arise with masculinity. Other than the media, education and knowledge has seen the society transform from a conservative male dominated social setting to a more liberal world. Education has brought out a variety of identities which have diversified the number of identities available for humans to uphold. This has consequently allowed a liberal shift in the society since there are diverse identities enough for all of us. Young girls are today going to school and becoming great people in the nation and this has transformed the tho
The freedom of religion and associated protections have for the longest time been a part of the US constitution and an important part of people’s lives. As a country largely basing its legislation on the democratic desires of the many, American law has to ensure that the majority of the country’s citizens can properly exercise their rights and beliefs. Following this, some individuals think that their religious beliefs should also guide their business decisions, as well as how they organize their business. This subject, however, becomes contentious when a person decides to discriminate against others based on their religion. While the right of a particular individual to hold beliefs that are in opposition to other groups is perfectly legal and accepted, the practice of denying service or discriminating against customers based on some aspects of their being is a more contentious subject. Currently, the precedent for such situations is shaky, with two major cases in public record leaning much more firmly to the prohibition of religious beliefs as a justification for discrimination. By the existing information on this subject, however, there are no substantial circumstances where discrimination can be justifiable by religious belief. In both Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 138 S.Ct. 1718 and State of Washington v. Arlene’s Flowers, Case No. 91615-2, one party have denied another service based on their adherence to their religious beliefs ( Ingersoll & Freed V. ARLENE’S Flowers, Inc. ). The decisions made in both of these lawsuits regarding the legality of this action were the same, initially, with the first one being overturned by the court later ( Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission ). Currently, it is difficult to say with certainty that religion-based discrimination is prohibited, but the evidence seems to lean heavily in that direction.
Celebrity culture has thrived on the need to keep up with the lives of prominent personalities on a national or global scale. Although this trend has existed for a long time, the growth of social media has recently accelerated it (Arnocky et al. , 2018; Gauns et al. , 2018; Ho, Lee and Liao, 2016). Additionally, the emergence of 24-hour entertainment channels on television has caused some cable news companies to exclusively air celebrity-based content, thereby fuelling the “obsession” with the lives of a few individuals in society. Particularly, the growing prominence of reality television in mainstream society has increased the obsession some people may have with media personalities because they get unfettered access to their lives. This trend has further increased the acceptance of the celebrity culture in society and not only made it a function of civilization but also a source of entertainment for millions of people around the world (Harvey, Allen and Mendick, 2015). In this paper, it is argued that celebrity culture is harmful to society because of its effects on childhood development and the glorification of wrong behaviors based on its tendency to nurture bad role models. Traditionally, the celebrity culture has not harmed society; rather, its evolution has made it toxic. For example, in the past, society rewarded people of great merit and influence, such as Steven Hawking who was able to captivate the world by his genius (Global Education and Skills Forum, 2018) or Nelson Mandela for his contribution to humanity. These personalities created a brand of celebrity that was celebrated by everyone, mostly because of their charisma, good deeds and positive impact on society (Tanupabrungsun and Hems
Introduction The world health organization defines health as a condition of absolute physical, mental and social fitness. Thus, the presence of diseases and infirmities do not necessarily reflect unhealthy status. Nevertheless, such infirmities and diseases can heal if patients subject themselves into health care facilities and services. Perhaps to start with, a health care delivery system comprises of human resources, pharmaceutical drugs, surgical equipments, and other health care services vital to health demands. On the other hand, there are health care facilities such as dispensaries, clinics and hospitals controlled and administered by either the public or private segment. Each of these health care facilities provides range of services. For example, public health care facilities provide curative and preventive care services while, the private segment deals with curative health care services. Thus, it is evident that there are many factors determining the health of an individual. In most cases, the environment where a person lives is imperative in determining health conditions. (Amanda, 2006, p. 1). As Michael (2006) notes, in highly populated regions, people seem poor hence, poor health care services. Of course, with the current economic downturn, many people have failed to secure first-rate patient care services. Worse still, health care professionals have made professional mistakes, which have led to many death cases. Research shows that substandard patient care has worsened the provision of health care services, and together with ignorance and negligence from health care professionals, many will loose life or encounter additional health problems (p.1). At the present, substandard patient cost American taxpayers about US$3 billion per year on Medicare patients alone. Noticeably, the figure will be high we consider other departments. Personally, I have witnessed a number of cases arising from substandard patient care. In a rather disturbing note, I am able to recall about two medical malpractices done to two close family members. In my own view, substandard health care delivery causes more pain far above than the previous one. Moreover, it leads to leads to additional financial burdens, which many people fail to afford. It has come to my realization that many hospital facilities do not have enough human resource. The number of nurses attending patients is too low. In fact, some patients die unattended due to the shortage of health care workers. The few health care workers present work for long hours, making them unable to deliver efficiently. In many health care facilities, there is dire demand of health care equipments. (Gerson Lehrman Group, 2009, p. 1). Substandard
Introduction Agile and Waterfall management models are among the most popular instruments used by managers in the software development area. The difference between the mentioned models is not as much theoretical as practical. The selection of a methodology that does not fit a project will, at best, significantly slow down its development, while, at worst – it will become a top-failure of the year. Agile is a system of ideas and principles of flexible project management, and Waterfall is a project management technique that involves a steady transition from one stage to the next without overlaps and returns to previous stages. The purpose of this paper is to explore Agile and Waterfall management models based on the innovative development perspective, organisational practice, and management practice, thus providing relevant insights and recommendations on the given issues. The essay will start with the definition of the key concepts and their presentation in the scholarly literature. Agile and Waterfall management models will be compared and contrasted in terms of organisational goals, their significance to managers, and the topic problematisation, leading to a meta-theoretical understanding of the processes. Ultimately, the paper will end with the provision of evidence-based recommendations to promote innovative development and integrative conclusions. Background to Topic Area The Waterfall method is the invention of Winston Walker Royce, a pioneer in software development and director of the Lockheed Software Technology Center in Austin, Texas, USA. The Water
Introduction In the musical, Les Miserables, the lyrics of the songs sung focus on various aspects of the daily lives of the main and supporting characters. Each of the chosen six songs has central themes that emphasize the struggles and tribulations that the characters must go through. Some of the themes that are more prominent in the songs are that of poverty, power struggles, manipulation, and desperation in the day to day society. “At the End of the Day” The first song I chose to focus on is one done by the company called “At the End of the Day.” It is sung at the beginning of Act I of the musical. One of the main focuses of the song is poverty. The workers sing about working hard every day and never getting out of the rut of poverty. They lament that it is almost just like they are passing time until their lives come to an end. There is also a theme of abuse in the song as the women are forced to submit to the foreman’s desires and if they do not, they face the wrath of the other workers as the foreman’s attitude changes towards everyone. Fantine also faces abuse for having a child outside of wedlock and is discriminated against because she is caring for that child and inevitably ends up losing her job over this. “Bring Him Home” The song “Bring Him Home” is sung by Valjean in Act II of the musical. Although the song is very short, it conveys powerful emotions by Valjean, including that of fatherly love. He knows that Cosette cares deeply for Marius and does not want to witness her heartbreak. He prays to God that Marius be spared, much as a father would pray that his child be spared from any kind of pain or misfortune. He uses religion as a bit of a last resort to seek comfort and find some control over a situation that he has no control over. Valjean pleads that youth should be spared because they have so much more to live for. “Master of the House” In Act I, the Thenardiers sing “Master of the House” in their inn. The song carried a main theme of manipulation and trickery. Monsieur Thenardier will say one thing to a customer’s face and then, behind his back, insult them or complain about having to serve them. Ironically, the customers ar
Summary The recent financial meltdown is an economic tragedy that has shifted focus to the role of business schools in the world economy. Business education in the U.S. has always been under scrutiny with a study commissioned by the Ford Foundation, and the Carnegie Foundation more than half a century ago being the first in a bid to improve the system. All over the world people are raging about big businesses: credit rating agencies, investment banks, central banks, business schools, among other economic institutions. The resentment of business schools stems from the behavior of MBA graduates of these institutions. This behavior in turn is influenced by their academic background. Many people are of the opinion that the current economic meltdown is a direct result of management education that leads to leadership failure in a systematic manner. The business schools train future CEOs to focus on the big picture and in the process ignores the practical details. The emphasis is not made on ethics and value based leadership. To regain public trust, business schools should direct their energies in instilling holistic approach to solving problems instead of competing for students through advertisement rankings; which implies students are only taught on making vast sums of money. Codes of conduct should also be developed for MBA graduates with the possibility their degrees being withdrawn by a specified regulatory authority in cases of misconduct (Podolny, 2009, p. 63). For good public image, the business schools must work on strategies to change the wanting status quo. They should offer courses which link analytical aspects to ethical values and mix academic disciplines. Discussions should be promoted among staff from both “hard’’ and “soft’’ disciplines in coming up with the teaching materials hence qualitative research. The idea that acquiring an MBA is the key to financial prosperity should be discouraged (Podolny, 2009, p. 67). Critical reaction Whenever a debate arises on the causes of the current financial crisis, opinion varies from bad regulatory authorities, non satisfactory government legislation, politicians, chief executive officers, among other groups of individuals. In the US, names such as: George Bush and Henry Paulson though politicians are just but a few most commonly associated with the crisis. The underlying factor however is that the two are business school graduates same as former heads of Citibank, General Electric, Lehman Brothers, Goldman Sachs and other major financial institutions blamed for the meltdown. Considering all these individuals are from the same academic background, a probe into their leadership training is in order. It would therefore be justified even if partially to attest the economic crisis to the academic systems at business schools. Implication Although business schools are academic institutions of higher education endeavoring to offer quality education, they are also financial empires that make vast sums of money from their activities as the income and market themselves significantly. In this regard, a tarnished name reduces the
Introduction The Arab world offers a great potential to increase sales in areas where the European companies are successful such as banking software, telecoms, IT sector, process control, automation, and construction services. The Arabs are faced with many challenges in the world of business due to their endless conflict with the rest of the world. The daily reports of conflicts, stalled hopes, blind alleys, and uncertain futures of the middle east may be the view of global village media and political leaders. However, from experience, it is clear that the youthful majority of Arab citizens are far more preoccupied with prospects for work than politics or terror. Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan asserted that while youths make up to 70 percent of our people, they make up 100 percent of our future’. Business Life Arabs have since times in memorial been involved in business activities. They engage in different business practices as long as the business is termed as halal or legal by Islamic law or sharia. The booming business in Arabic countries is the oil trade which they sell within and across the international boundaries especially the united states which is the largest oil consumer state in the world. The Arabs are also engaged in the jewelry business which is very successful. The Arabs consider jewelry especially gold, as an investment as well as its aesthetic value. For example, the pan-Arab gold jewelry design contest held in Dubai in 2006 was the most successful in its history. The Arabs also have a great share in the construction company and some of the largest construction companies in the world are owned by Arabs. They do business using advanced technology to keep in touch with the rest of the world for example Dubai which is the largest business center owned by Arabs. The Arabs have extensive transport companies all over the world which range from land, water, and air transport. Electronics are also part of Arab business as well as clothing. In an Arabic business center, big shopping malls are prominent features for example in Eastleigh, Nairobi-Kenya where there are series of big shopping malls owned by Arabs. Finance and banking Arabs get their financing for business from their family saving or inheritance from their parents. The Muslims believe in giving out before receiving. Family businesses are common with the Arabs. On banking matters, the Arabs do not accept the interest accrued from their savings and they term it as haram or illegal according to the Muslims’ law. For this reason, the Muslims have a special banking system that does not give interest but just as a safe custodian of their money. Conclusion The Arabs have a great future in the business world and any investment in the Arab countries is a worthy one since most of them are developing countries, considering that they lie in an agricultural unproductive region of the desert.
Job description The Case Management job discussed in this paper concerns the position of a Nurse Manager in an organizational scenario. This position requires a degree in any health-related field and at least three years of clinical experience. An additional requirement is a license in RN to show a practicing permit. The salary for the Case Manager Nurse ranges from $50,000 to $84,000 per year depending on work experience, state, and place of work. Responsibilities The responsibilities of the Case Manager Nurse include the performance of assessments, coordination of resources, and ensuring that reimbursements are done at the right time. Generally, the roles include management of most operations within the health service department of the institution. Moreover, the position has the option of being a full-time practitioner as provided in the job details. The Case Management Nurse will be required to travel and make reports about operations in the organization. It is necessary to link the team players in the provision of health services with all related personnel including top management. These team players are patients, families, treatment groups, referral sources, and insurers. In the case of management, one mostly deals with the hospitalized patients to ensure that they are given quality care during and after hospitalization. Planning, organizing, coordinating, and monitoring form the components of management in nursing. In addition, after all the planning, the Case Manager Nurse needs to ensure that necessary resources are available and all health provision materials are provided. The Case Management position requires exploration of ways of containing and saving costs by sharing the medical reports and educating health providers. Steps of Becoming a Better Case Manager Care coordination Care coordination is an emphasized skill for Nurse Case Managers because they act as a link between different team players. For care management to be efficient there must be proper coordination of how different people will deliver what is expected from them. The Nurse Case Manager needs to ensure that all the stakeholders act as a team because everyone has a critical role to play and ensure that care is delivered efficiently and professionally. Moreover, the individual is required to develop a clear understanding of the case management process to ensure competitiveness. One needs to stay updated on any changes in the models used in the case of management for the nursing industry is also evolving. Knowledge, training, and expertise In order to meet the expectations of the employee, one needs to demonstrate knowledge, training, and expertise. It is crucial to advance studies to become more conversant with the field because employees have very high expectations for professionals in this