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Place of Target in the industry In the modern business environment, Target Corporation became one of the largest retail companies in the United States. Furthermore, the company represents a compatible force in the industry of discount retail at a level of the global market. At the moment, Target Corporation is also one of the most innovative companies in the industry. Discount retail deals with selling products and various types of product lines for the prices that are considerably lower than the average value. As a result, the companies involved in the industry of discount retail often use various means, including their product lines or retail price sales to lower their prices. One of the specifics of the industry is that the majority of discount retailers, including Target Corporation, operates and administers multiple types of goods, from food and beverages to electronics, clothing, and apparel. For that reason, for the customers to be able to buy different products in one place, discount retailers introduce special offers, clearances, as well as they sometimes manufacture certain products themselves. Thus, Target sells a variety of different goods, including foods and beverages, clothing, shoes, and jewelry, products for home and office, furniture, electronics, toys, and products for children, pharmacy and outdoor equipment, gifts, etc. In this regard, Target is one of the companies with the widest range of products on offer. However, clothing and apparel are one of Target’s specializations, in which the company exceeds. History, resources, and structure Although Target Corporation is an international brand, the majority of its assets are located in the United States. Target was initially branded as Goodfellow Dry Goods and considered food and beverage retail to be the company’s priority. However, in 2000, it was eventually given its current name, which, in some ways, affected the changes of specialization. In terms of the number and quality of its human and financial resources, the company is the second biggest retailer of its kind in the U.S. Its revenues over the last fiscal year were estimated at the level of 74520 million dollars, whereas the number of Target Corporation’s employees is 347000 (“Target” par. 17). Thus, it is important to point out that such figures indicated a firmly occupied position of Target in the discount retail market. However, there was a significant change in the structure of the company in terms of its place in the global marketplace. The company used to run business in the United States, Australia, Canada, and other smaller markets. However, because of the introduction of e-commerce projects of various nature, the company decided to make changes to its regional str
We sometimes hear that men and women come from separate planets and regard it as a joke. Indeed, it is one. Nevertheless, it is based on a true theory about male and female differences, which we can observe on a daily basis in our lives. The talks, discussions and researches on the topic were made throughout the history of humanity, giving different results, which depended on the epoch and the aim. Regarding psychological approach, it is possible to state that the differences actually exist, in spite of what feminists’ parties say. When we contemplate gender problems, we often refer to the political issues. It is not the best way to determine the essential diversity between genders. The battle for equal rights, which lasted up to the present day, makes one think that women are the same as man, “no worse and no better”, or just “no worse”, as they use to put it. It is a fair point, but only from the legal point of view. The mental differences are hidden much deeper than political layers are. If we trace history back to ancient cavemen, we would see entirely different functions in society. And the different functions determine a different lifestyle and, how it is shown in the further history, different mental evolution. Biology here also matters. Having a certain capability, higher than women’s, men carried out duties due to their abilities and separated themselves from females into different society layer. In the times when this diversity emerged an assumption was also born. This assumption was that “men are strong” and “women are weak”. In centuries in ended up with women equaled to animals, especially in the countries where slavery was sound. And that couldn’t help leaving its mark on the further evolution of women in society. To continue the view into history, let’s mention that throughout the Middle Ages women seldom carried out men’s work. A specter of tasks that were on men’s shoulders, beginning with splitting logs and ending with running wars, could not be acceptable for women. Certainly,
Product Differentiation One of the main benefits of creating a smart thermostat company in the Middle East region lies in the lack of local competitors. The needs of the region are aligned with the product, and therefore the demand is expected to be reasonably high. However, likely, a different local company is already developing a similar product. This possibility requires the THERM company to focus its business strategy on product differentiation. A distinct feature set, unique visual design, and ease of use should be prioritized during the project development phase and in the marketing of the product (Makadok and Ross 509). One way this could be achieved is to analyze the current design trends in home furniture of the region. People often try to match their purchases of home appliances with the design and color of their furniture. For example, a person whose apartment is decorated with mostly white furniture is less likely to buy a product that is brightly colored because it would clash with the surrounding furniture. An analysis of the most popular colors for home décor should be performed to outline the possible colors and design styles for the product. The overall design can differ wildly depending on the demands of the market. For instance, it is possible that instead of a modern and slick design, a retro approach could be more suited for the product. If this is the case, the electronic insides would have to be placed in a shell resembling a product from the 1980s. It would include a set of physical buttons, a simple LED screen, and other design solutions that were utilized in that era of electronics. However, a complete opposite solution might be required. The futuristic option for the product would involve a minimalist design with capacitive touch buttons that are almost hidden in its shell. This solution is likely to require a monotone color pallet and a slick design resembling technology seen in science-fiction movies. A unique feature set would be instrumental in product differentiation. It is expected for a smart product to have an app that helps to monitor and remotely control the device. However, to differentiate from other devices, new and engaging features should be implemented into the app to ensure its success. One such feature could be the integration of the thermostat controls directly into the operating system of the phone through widgets. Currently, both of the leading phone and tablet operating systems allow the use of widgets to monitor and control various functions of the device without the need to open the corresponding app. Smart devices are not new, and therefore it is likely that customers would quickly lose the feeling of the product’s novelty. This would make it difficult to make them keep using the app. However, i
Case summary Charitable institutions are dependent on the contributions from well-wishers. Since they fall in the category of not-for-profit organizations, certain ethical standards have to be observed in their activities. Ultimately, they are not able to abide by the ethical standards as outlined in the limitations associated with expenditure and revenues. In order to cover up such violations, some accounts are willing to misallocate expenses in order to achieve the required proportion. In addition, since the donations are not regular and fixed, the periodic fluctuations are normally expected to be out the differences in the ratios. Stakeholders:   * Donors   * Beneficiaries   * Other charitable institutions   * TV advertisement companies   * Regulatory bodies   * The charitable institution, HOHO. Ethical Issues Ethical issues identified in the case study include integrity, objectivity and professional competence (APESB, 2008). Integrity According to CGH (12), the principle of integrity is aligned with the need for all members to act in a straightforward manner in personal and professional relationships. Accountants have to avoid misrepresentations, reckless assertions, omissions and commissions. Objectivity Objectivity entails the absence of bias and conflict of interest. Moroney, Campbell and Hamilton (31) indicated that accountants stand to benefit from the reputation of an organization that donates the most costs to charities. Professional competence Clarke (42) observes that it is necessary for an accountant to be well-versed with all provisions of accounting as well as the ones affecting the related organizations. As a result, it is imperative for the accountant to be aware of the stakeholders in order to avoid being caught in scenarios where ignorance leads to unethical actions. Alternatives and Consequences of Actions Complacency is tantamount to affirmation of the actions by the charitable institution. The account has a duty and skill to provide the management with the report and give advice accordingly in order to ensure that the organization does not play a part in illegal and cover-up activities. It is necessary to inform an organization about the scenario since it is the responsibility of the CFO to provide information for decision-making (Cunningham et al, 26). The decision to inform the organization will make it possible for the organization to document the instances and establish the reason why HOHO has engaged in such activities. The consequences as outlined by the CFO will provide a working formula to ensure that the organization avoids liability because of complacency. Since the organization benefits from the activities of HOHO, it is necessary for the management to ensure that such advantages are not tainted by un
Environmental Context Analysis Environmental context analysis takes into account the environmental aspects, which affect the demand of the product. In Europe and Asia there are changes in the environment that may affect the performance of iSporty LR. For instance, the two regions are currently experiencing a decline in the demand of smartphones. Consequently this affects the demand in the high-end segments since consumers turn to new product models. Despite the changes, the demand in the low-end segments may increase to 100% due to population increase in Asia and Europe. There is possible increase in demand among the youths due to influence of social media. It is cardinal to note that initiatives taken by the government to promote development of small and medium enterprises in Europe and Asia. Such initiatives will boost the demand in the low-end company segments. The other factor that affects the marketing of the product is the response pattern towards advertisement and promotion initiatives. The response rate among the consumers in the household segments is higher compared to the corporate sector. This therefore makes it difficult to predict consumer behavior of consumers in the corporate sector. In addition, economic conditions in the two regions pose more threats especially in the case of a looming recession. The interest rate in the market has declined and therefore indicates possibilities of economic recovery in Europe and Asia. Consequently the premium rates offered to the cell phone industry has greatly reduced, thus providing opportunities for financial access. The economic front, the two regions provide the best trade location. Social facet of environmental analysis is another important factor that should be considered in this evaluation. The two regions have different consumer groupings and segments that can be targeted. Competitive Analysis Competitive analysis seeks to identify the direct competitors that will affect the performance of iSporty LR. The results from the marketing research reveal that direct competitors of the product are U-phone, Spot, Tiger N101, and Shams. The competitive position adopted by these products is based on similarity of the features. iSporty LR was developed to offer compactness, quality design, long battery, affordable pricing, and extended warranty. The same features are used by the competitors as the appropriate competitive position for the products. Moreover, the future moves of competitors may entail imitation of the product characteristics and features. This may entail copying consumer likeable features such as video quality, premium display, and navigation capabilities. Areas of competition vulnerability may stem from effectiveness of the distributions channels and the marketing communication strate
Introduction Over the years, syphilis has always been a deadly ailment, killing numerous people due to poor intervention measures. India is among the many countries experiencing tremendous problems with this ruthless disease. The country has experienced an escalating trend of the disease especially in the period between 2002 and 2004. This noted increasing trend continues in current times thereby putting the Indian population at risk. The rapid spread of this disease is owed to a number of factors such as the incredible increase in population, cultural factors, and poor intervention measures among others (Kohn, 2008). However, according to statistical records, the number of the infected varies from one location to another, although at an average difference of 1% to 2%. The source also points out the most prone age group is people between 5-18 years. This document, therefore, is going to explore and analyze the impact of syphilis within the age group 5-18 years, in India. Literature review Several studies have been conducted to discover and assess various aspects of syphilis within India. These studies have been extremely comprehensive thus uncovering some of the crucial aspects of syphilis in India. They indicate an escalating trend of the disease after the year 2004. Sources indicate that this trend has always been increasing until recent years. Moreover, these sources further single out the age group 5-18 as the most prone to this deadly disease, following the nature of their vulnerability. Individuals under this age group are often at the adolescent stage. They are often sexually active thus engage in risky sexual activities, which make them vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases such as Syphilis. Most of these adolescents tend to engage in sexual activities without thinking of the long-term consequences of their actions. In addition to risky sexual activities, other factors also contribute to making this age group more prone to syphilis infection. For instance, most adolescents in India often fail to resist peer pressure hence may end up engaging in risky activities such as drug abuse, alcoholism and other risky sexual activities. This puts them in a vulnerable situation of being infected by the deadly disease. Aside from peer pressure, this age group is also often vulnerable to sexual abuse such as sex trafficking and child prostitution. Most sex traffickers often target young people preferably within the age of 5-18, since they have a promising future for their business (Kristof, 2007). Additionally, most commercial sex businesspersons often tar
A minimum wage is the lowest form of compensation that employees may receive, be it hourly, daily or in a monthly form. On other terms, it may also be defined as the lowest wage that an employee may peddle his/her labor. Despite the minimal wages law exhibiting great jurisdictions, most opinion makers’ epic large proportions of differences in terms of the pros and the cons that the said minimal wages exhibit. Some of the pros brought forth about the minimal wages include the opinion that with the existence of minimum wages, the standards of living are bound to improve immensely with some quarters, confessing of a reduction in poverty while others saying that the business has become more and more efficient. The cons that have been associated with the minimum wages include the increase in the rate of unemployment and the low productivity among some workers due to the inexperience among some workers hence benefiting the more skilled workers over the lesser skilled ones. Economists differ on the presumed impact of minimum wages in the real world. The distress usually comes as a result of competing and comparing the empirical tests of demand and supply and the degree of efficiency in the labor markets that models most efficiently predict competition (Letcher 31). Some of the empirical studies that have been studied about these minimal wages include among others the effects on the employment sector which until now stands as the most studied aspect. Rates of the minimal wages vary widely across different scopes around the world, not only in a specific monetary rate for instance the difference in the monetary rates in the United States and the United Kingdom, where it is $8.67 in Washington in the United States and 6.08 pounds in the United Kingdom for those that are over the age of 21, but also the period in which the rates are paid greatly differs (Blackman 93). It is explicitly hard to disintegrate the minimal wage facts from other variables that may have any considerable effects on employment. There are some thought out facts that try to argue in favor of the minimum wages, some of the in scripted pros include the belief that even the standards of living of the most vulnerable class in the most ravaged societies greatly increases. Another advantage depicted is that it encourages the workers to work harder and motivates them more (Carmen 89). It is good to know that with each passing day people try to get money legally due to their work but not in any way that is out of the law. It also encourages automation and efficiency is also encouraged more in the industry. Some researchers are also of the opinion that the low paying jobs are scrapped a
Educational Session Goals   * Reduce the number of smokers in Mississippi.   * Educate Mississippi citizens about the dangers of smoking to prevent young people from being attracted to it.   * Develop a strategy that will be combating tobacco manufacturers. The main strategies of the training session are to reduce the number of smokers in Mississippi, conduct a training program on the dangers of smoking and work with tobacco producers. Overview of the Issue   * The tobacco epidemic is one of the most severe threats to public health that has ever occurred globally. All forms of tobacco use are harmful to health, and there is no harmless dose of tobacco.   * Tobacco is consumed for the effects of its main active ingredient: nicotine. Nicotine is highly addictive when it enters the lungs.   * Tobacco combustion products contain other substances that can cause a significant increase in morbidity and mortality. The most common form of tobacco use in the world is cigarette smoking. Other types of tobacco products include hookah tobacco, cigars, cigarillos, and self-rolled tobacco. Tobacco, in most cases, is smoked primarily in the form of cigarettes. Smoking is the most harmful form of tobacco use. However, all tobacco products contain carcinogens and other toxins; even smokeless tobacco products are not a safe alternative to smoking (American Cancer Society 2020). Types of Tobacco Products   * A cigarette is a smoking tobacco product consisting of cut raw materials wrapped in cigarette paper;   * Hookah tobacco is a mixture of cut raw materials with or without non-tobacco raw materials and other ingredients;   * Thin-cut smoking tobacco consisting of cut, torn, twisted, or compressed tobacco with or without the addition of non-tobacco raw materials and flavorings;   * Non-smoking tobacco products – tobacco products intended for chewing or sniffing. Tobacco products are products made entirely or partially from tobacco leaf as raw material, prepared in such a way as to be used for smoking, chewing, or sniffing. Clinical Manifestations   * Nicotine slightly increases a heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate (Addiction Center 2021).   * When people first use nicotine, nausea often occurs.   * Nicotine reduces appetite and can be a behavioral substitute for eating (Addiction Center 2021).   * Smoking leads to yellow staining of teeth and fingers.   *
In this report, I’m going to present an objective analysis of a medical condition known as “selective mutism disorder” which is commonly present in children and young adults. To give a factual explanation, I conducted the interview for a test subject, a 5-year-old child who was suffering from this condition. The aim of this study is to give a synopsis of this interview while addressing key points related to selective mutism disorder which would include discussions on genetics, heredity, nutrition, eating behavior and social settings which constitute the environment surrounding the concerned patient. The interview questions prepared for this test subject, henceforth called X (his parents as well as teachers included) are outlined as below.  1. What are the major characteristics of X’s condition?  2. What do you believe is the real cause for this condition?  3. Are there any other disorders as well? E.g. autism, Asperger’s syndrome etc.  4. What are the major symptoms of X’s condition?  5. What was the initial prognosis which confirmed X’s condition?  6. What therapeutic interventions were pursued or will be pursued in future? Subject X, true to the symptoms of this medical condition, was not very cooperative in speaking about his problems. This implied I had to rely more on recorded statements from his parents as well as teachers. Selective mutism is an anxiety-based speaking disorder where the subject (usually children, but could be young adults as well) is unable to speak in social settings, especially to teachers, students and strangers (McHolm, Cunningham & Vanier, 2005, p.1). While