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Outline One of the most challenging roles of a manager is terminating an employee. Once the decision to terminate an employee has been made, managers find themselves in a rather awkward situation of having to break the bad news to the employee. Terminating an employee is not always a pleasurable activity because it comes with several challenges. First, it can be traumatizing to the laid off employee and the other employees who have remained behind. Second, layoffs have emotional effects on the managers who have to plan and conduct the whole process. Finally, termination always comes with issues of compensation and potential threats of lawsuits if it is mishandled. Thus, simply put, terminating an employee is one of the worst things a manager ever has to do. However, if the dismissal meeting is conducted in a professional manner, it can help maintain the employee’s dignity and help minimize any potential eventualities. Introduction One of the most difficult decisions for managers is that of dismissing an employee (Molinsky & Margolis, 2006, pp. 145-159). Dismissing an employee often comes with several challenges especially when done in the context of a layoff (Grunberg et al, 2006, pp. 159-178). Yet, dismissal is one of the most common decisions managers must make. It is a usual practice in contemporary business management. Dismissal is usually done as a measure of cutting expenditure to achieve profitability (Gareth & George, 2011). First lines managers usually bear the brunt of informing individual employees that they are to be laid off (Armstrong & Baron, 2002). To do this successfully requires a lot of tact. Dismissing an employee who is friend is definitely a painful procedure. Such an exercise is bound to leave an indelible mark on the manager implementing the decision. Having to dismiss an employee creates a lot of negative emotions on the manager. Such emotions are sometimes so severe that managers tend to avid or distance themselves from having to undertake the process altogether (Grunberg et al, 2006, pp. 159-178). Three ways that a manager can cope with any negative emotions that may accompany an employee layoff Layoff can cause negative emotions to a manager who has to implement the directive. Whereas some managers will adjust well after the layoff, some will become aloof and distressed. Still, others are likely to develop insomnia, or become increasingly insensitive (Grunberg et al, 2006, pp. 159-178). In some cases, some managers might become confused as to their actual roles. This creates a sense of guilt, breakdown, and failure. Because these negative emotions can cause heath complications, it is important to cope with them. How a manager copes and behave after the layoff will have a direct effect on employee’s behavior and, consequently, their motivations and effectiveness (Armstrong & Baron, 2002). Managers can cope with the above negative emotions in several ways. First, managers can seek guidance from a counselor or a medical practitioner to help them overcome depression and guilt. Second, the manager should get assurance from their superiors that the decisions they implemented were right (Grunberg et al, 200
Rationale Evaluation The rationale for removing Indians from the Southeast lands of the United States included several points that were claimed to benefit the Government of the United States in multiple ways. Firstly, the removal was claimed to be a precautionary measure to minimize internal state conflicts. Indeed, Jackson stated that the Removal Act would put “an end to all possible danger of collision between the authorities of the General and State Governments on account of the Indians” (“Transcrip,” n. d., para. 2). Secondly, in terms of territorial security, the areas “between Tennessee on the north and Louisiana on the south” would belong to settlers, thus strengthening the border (“Transcript,” n. d., para. 2). Thirdly, the areas relieved of Indians would strive for economic advancement and progress. Fourthly, the relocation of Indians to the west was claimed to be their path to civilized and Christian governance. In such a manner, they were promised to be supported in achieving happy life instead of their “savage habits” (“Transcript,” n. d., para. 2). Finally, the President validated his proposal of removing Indians by the claims of fair exchange. Indeed, the Government was supposed to take responsibility for all the expanses of the relocation “to send them to land where their existence may be prolonged and perhaps made perpetual” (“Transcrip,” n. d., para. 4). In Jackson’s opinion, the resistance to such actions was labeled as ingratitude because white settlers also suffered when they were moving from their native land; therefore, Indians can also comply with removal. Overall, when evaluating the rationale President Jackson presented in his message to Congress within the context of his speech, the validation of the Act is strong in supported by multiple benefits for the state and the tribes. Indeed, in Jackson’s opinion, the removal of Indians allowed for gaining economic, security, population-related, and development-based advantages for the Southeast of the United States. However, one might identify ethical inconsistencies that relate to the claimed benefits for the Natives. In particular, Jackson’s appraisal of the Act as an opportunity for the tribes was not justified by any proof. Moreover, the fact that white settlers suffered when relocating does not mean that others should go through the same process as well. However, the rationale was sufficient enough to obtain the support of the Senate and Congress and implement the Act. Consequently, the removal of Indians had its intended influence on the development of the Southeast of the United States but with significant population losses in tribes. President’s Responsibiliti
The designs of Charles Fredrick Worth were more vibrant during the late nineteenth century and dominated fashion designs in Paris. Worth’s work was picked as a masterpiece that found its way to the closet of Empress Eugenie, wife to Napoleon III. Her patronage for these designs was arguably a boost since people changed perception to embrace the artist’s lavish trims and fabrics. Although this work involved specially customized designs for individuals, the designer had attention to fitting styles and various elements suitable for exhibitions. The designer maintained high quality, focusing mainly on aesthetic fabrics. An outstanding effect of Worth’s work was influence on liberation of the traditional woman, especially women who were not from wealthy backgrounds. Some of the profiles involved imaginative designs suitable for most women and unique fits for all feminine figures. The designs thus bridged the gap between rich and poor by availing fashionable designs, which were previously considered as aspects for the rich. Worth used very expensive but impressive materials for his designs, some of which were from different historical periods, for instance the vintage fabrics made of silk (MacKenzie, 5). Contrary to designs by Worth, Chanel’s work got recognition in the early twentieth century with designs that dominated women’s fashion. Gabrielle Chanel “Coco” work, which also exhibited in Paris comprised of limited outfits such as sportswear and hats and dedicated clients made her work famous. The most outstanding aspect was her use of jersey, which was common fabric for men’s under garments. Although she initially used jersey due to its low pricing and her aim of providing fashion for all social classes, the quality of the fabric was evident in her practically simple but beautifully draping on dresses. Socially, the designs had some inspiration from men wears. Evident changes were that her designs were tidy, with spry lines particularly on the short skirts. In line with Cumming, her inspiration was arguably on ability to provide fellow women with personal ideas fuelled from special feminine experiences and personal lifestyle (29). She had ideas for good feminine appearance, which was a great requirement for the contemporary woman in early twentieth century. Social lifestyles predominantly women behaviours or appearances were the origin of Chanel’s masculine slim or straight figure
Mary Oliver’s poem “When Death Comes” is a very good example of a poem on the theme of death and our awareness of our own mortality. In the poem, the poet tries to imagine what death would feel like and how she would react to it. She hopes that when death comes she will be able to accept it with open arms and hopes to live her life to the fullest so that when she dies she does not “end up simply having visited this world”. Thus the poem effectively tells us to fear not death but an inadequate life. The theme of death is present throughout this poem with the first three stanzas repeating the words “when death comes” as many as four times. This repetition sets the reader’s expectations for the rest of the poem. Later the words “when it’s over” are also repeated. These words too signify death since death is the end of life. The repetition of these words firmly establishes death as the theme of the poem. In my opinion, a poem which begins and ends with words signifying death is the best representative of the theme. The poem uses some extremely imaginative and effective imagery for death. The very first stanza personifies death as the “hungry bear in autumn”. The image of a hungry bear roaming in barren land is enough to send a shiver through most people, just as the thought of death does. Comparison of death with “measle-pox” and “iceberg between the shoulder blades” signifies the pain associated with death, both for the person who is dying and those who are left behind. Even though death is a certainty, it continues to remain one of the biggest mysteries of this world. No one knows what happens to a person after death. This mystery is aptly captured by the words “cottage of darkness.” Although death is a certainty and everyone is aware of their mortality, yet most people are scared of this ultimate truth and as result do not live their life to the fullest. Oliver, however, hopes that she will be able to face death with curiosity rather than fear. And in her opinion, the best way to avoid fearing death is to live her life to the fullest. Hence, she hopes to make friends rather than enemy and not think about future. She wants to think about everything “as a brotherhood and a sisterhood”. Even though she knows that death is a certainty, she does not want to think about it, rather focusing on the present so that “eternity” becomes “another possibility”. She hopes to live her life like a bride who is filled with amazement, or like a bridegroom, taking the “world into my arms”. She hopes that by living her life to the fullest she will have no regrets on her deathbed and accept death without a complaint. Since death is a certainty, she does not want to waste her life thinking ab
Introduction Over the years that man has been in existence, he has found a unique way to pass message to the other members of his community. He has achieved this through the process of talking. This is very essential as he has been able to communicate what he feels, what he thinks and what he wants. This has made the manner in which he performs his activities to be effective and efficient as compared to other creatures. This is due to the high level of understanding that exists between the individual who is sending the information and the one who is receiving it (Stalnaker, 1970). This mutual understanding is what has assisted us to achieve all the developments and advancements that are currently present in the world. However, the process of communication has changed with time. This can be mainly attributed to the level of social interactions among individuals. As a result of the relationship that individuals have with one another, they have changed the literal meaning of words to mean something that is totally different. This is advantageous to the individuals who understand thi
Company Name is a boutique investment firm that develops partnerships with small companies to jointly create value. In particular, Company Name invests in private equity and venture capital. Some of the advantages of working with Company Name include its expertise and the application of a customized approach to every particular investment opportunity, which helps to make the decisions that are suitable for specific cases. The primary values of Company Name are expertise, strategic thinking, and trust, which define the company’s relationships with its partners and employees. Company Name prides itself on developing trusting, mutually beneficial relationships with small businesses, and its valued employees use their knowledge and experience to make strategically appropriate decisions. It is noteworthy that Company Name is relatively unique in its focus on small businesses rather than large ones, which makes it an especially valuable partner. Thus, Company Name aspires to support small businesses and create alliances with them to contribute to the improvement of our society.
Nowadays, front line supervisors play an essential role in employees’ performance by following the directions set by the organizations’ top management. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that the company’s staff properly does all planned job following the instructions and timeframes. High performance of any enterprise can hardly be achieved without modern front line supervisors. They monitor the allocation of tasks, duties, equipment, and the entire chain of activities that should be designed to minimize costs and simultaneously improve performance (Gunyung, Masanobu, & Nagasaki, 2017). In this particular case, the supervisor faced some issues regarding supplies, logistics, and planning that should not be allowed to happen again. The leading causes will be identified and presented, whereas appropriate management techniques to improve the managerial functions in the department will be suggested afterward. The root cause analysis methods help to find the main causes and obstacles that hamper a company’s activities and management. In the given scenario, the Five Whys analysis tool can be used to investigate ideas on why it happened. In this case, the business to business delivery failed as it brings extra costs for the company who ordered it. Then if one asks why it allegedly incurs more costs, the answer will be because it was planned for the next weekend, and materials are not needed right now. Why was it not delivered next weekend as the supervisor planned? Because the employee who placed the order mixed up the delivery dates. If we ask why he/she made such a mistake, the list of causes will be wide. Lack of expertise, the employee’s physical condition at the time due to work overload, or lack of checks and balances, inferior communication between department’s employees who perform different duties can be part of it. It seems that in the given scenario, the supervisor should not accept the delivery and reschedule it instead. However, there is no mistake of the supplier; thus, if the manager refuses, the company will have to pay a penalty that significantly increases logistics costs. In the case of reassigning employees to unload the trucks, the department will deliver lower productivity and increase labor/inventory costs. The pallets of materials now have to be stored in the general warehouse inventory and be turned back to the department’s inventory holding area in a week. Hence, both options lead to adverse consequences regarding both the weekly and monthly performance of the particular
Daniel Boone and Kit Carson, while wandering in the wilderness in their explorations, applied and encountered similar approaches and situations. First, as indicated in chapter one of both books, the wild was covered with forests and plenty of wild animals ranging from buffaloes to bears. The inhabitants of the forest were mainly hunters and gatherers traversing through the wild. Boone and Kit Carson journeyed through the woods of the wild and penetrated different parts of the vast rough country. In their exploration of the wild, the factions of both men came into realities with the cruelty of the wild. For instance, Boone and his companions faced the effects of a thunderstorm in the forest. Further, wild animals such as buffaloes and bears attacked the groups. Also, the fearless Indians hunters in the forest were a real threat to the groups as they were concerned about the increasing number of whites in the region. As a result, they often engaged in running battles with the Indians and eventually lost their companions through the Indian bullets or arrows. On the same note, Kit Carson and his comrades faced similar challenges in the wilderness. For example, the group was not only attacked by the game but also faced the threat of harsh weather conditions such as strong winds and thunderstorms. Further, the hostilities between the Indians and the whites exposed them to the frequent attacks from the fearless Indian savages. Despite all these setbacks and bottlenecks in their exploration, the groups pursued their mission through the application of bold means (Adventures of Boone chapter three, Adventures of Carson chapter three). To have a good view of the locations of their enemies and their possible threats, they built forts to guard against intrusions by their foes. Like in the case of Daniel Boone and his company, during their sleeping time, they lit fire to scare away the dangerous game. Also, two of his men could keep watch while sleeping to ensure their safety. Further, to guard themselves against the Indians, they built a fort at a salt lick near the south bank of River Kentucky. On the other hand, Kit Carson and his comrades established their camps on the headwaters of the River Arkansas found in the center of the Rocky Mountains, protecting them from the savages. The major functions of these camps were to serve as ideal locations staying safe from the incursions of the Indians (Adventures of Boone chapter three, adventures of Carson chapter three). In both the frontier expedition models, the explorers befriended the savages when they were captured and used it as a means of escape. In the case of Carson and his comrades, they were so friendl
Sporting activities often affect the optimal functionality of the human body and its organs. One area of functionality that is especially susceptible to the effects of sporting activities is motor control. Injuries that occur in the field or on the track allegedly alter various elements of motor control. The article, “Effects of Cervical Muscle Fatigue on the Perception of the Subjective Vertical and Horizontal,” authored by Guy Gosselin and Michael J. Fagan in 2014, proves this assertion by examining the findings of previous studies, which indicate those neck injuries alter some elements of an individual’s perception. This essay summarises the key issues that Gosselin and Fagan present in their article. As already pointed out, the study in question examined the findings of related studies in a bid to agree or disagree with the growing body of evidence, which shows that neck injuries permanently alter the cervical functional capacity of an individual. Reportedly, after a neck injury, eye movement control, kinaesthetic sensitivity, and perceptual balance never return to their original state. Therefore, by conducting an empirical study that involved 74 participants who took various tests to determine how accurate their cervical functional capacities were under different circumstances, the authors of the article evaluated the validity of the existing evidence. Gosselin and Fagan assumed that since several studies had established that neck injuries had a significant effect on cervical functional capacity, the claims were probably true. Therefore, they conducted their study using an advanced version of the equipment that was employed in previous studies. Their main concern was to either confirm the findings of previous studies or refute them. However, their position at the start of the study was that neck injuries have a bearing on the cervical functional capacity of an individual. They then proceeded to recruit 74 healthy male individuals between ages 21 and 25 years. Their weight ranged between 83 and 95 kilograms and all of them were members of either
Sally Beauty Holdings Inc Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. (Sally Beauty) is engaged in the retail and distribution of professional beauty products. The company is international and operates primarily in North America, South America and Europe. The organization is active through two segments: Beauty Systems Group (BSG) and Sally Beauty Supply (Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc., n. d.). Sally Beauty Supply is represented by a chain of retail stores offering professional products to customers in North America and parts of South America and Europe. BSG is a full-fledged distributor of beauty products which offer products directly to salons and professional stores primarily in North America and Europe. Thus, the company operates “through company-operated stores, distributors, direct sales teams, franchise stores and e-commerce portals” (“Company profile,” 2020, p. 3). Sally Beauty Holdings holds a strong position among competitors in the beauty market. Considering the business processes involved in the activities of such a company is especially interesting for me as a woman who has been using beauty products for entire life. SWOT Analysis SWOT analysis is a vital tool for strategic management and planning. This tool helps managers identify the critical organizational and environmental factors for building a company’s activity strategy. This tool includes an assessment of strengths and weaknesses as internal factors, as well as opportunities and threats as external factors. The strengths of the companies presented in Table 1 are dominant in relation to the weaknesses, which makes it possible to build an effective strategy on their basis. For example, despite the increased inventory turnover ratio, which leads to high inventory carrying costs, Sally Beauty increases operational performance (“Company profile,” 2020). This fact has a positive effect on the future use of the opportunities to expand on the haircare market and overcome the threat of competitiveness (“Company profile,” n. d.). Thus, SWOT analysis identifies a generally positive basis for building a development and growth strategy for a company. Table 1-Part 1 SWOT: Strengths and Weakness of Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. STRENGTHS                WEAKNESSES               Robust Store Network     Revenue Decline          Liquidity Position       Inventory Turnover Ratio Operational Performance                            Table 2-Part 2 SWOT: Opportunities and Threats for Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. OPPORTUNITIES                   THREATS                Global Haircare Market          Labor Costs in the US  Online Retail Market in the US  Intense Competition    Consumer Spending in the US     Foreign Exchange Risks  References Company profile: Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (2020). MarketLine. Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (n. d.). Reuters. Web.