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Executive Summary This report aims to propose some of the most useful solutions to the most frustrating problems in a firm. Every firm or company has various types of problems all of which, if not rightly dealt with, damages the very existence of the company. When there are some such burning issues are on the way, the firms make every possible step to see the issues resolved as early and effectively as possible, so that the issue does not affect the functioning of the firm. Here, in this proposal, a very practical and effective formal mentoring program is proposed to one of the most significant issues in the firm called The General Mobiles. All the employees in the firm, including the top executives and the lower-level employees, are frustrated – the former about the objectionable demands of the latter, and the latter about the way the top officials treat them. There has been a serious need for an effective mentoring program in the firm as requested by many employees themselves. In this formal proposal to the Executive Committee, various aspects such as the selection method for the mentoring program, the mentoring process, and the evaluation criteria for assessing the mentoring program will be incorporated so that the committee is able to arrive at a decision without much problems. Introduction The General Mobiles is a firm which has always sought and made use of the service of the most modern organizational strategies in the development of its organizational efficiency. It is of great particular mention that the firm has ever made use of the most reputed systems in dealing with the various critical issues of the firm. Now, the firm is facing a similar situation in which it has to avail the most efficient mentoring program in the good functioning of the organization. As the company recognizes the importance of mentoring in the firm as the service of a professional mentor with all the potential to solve the problem in the firm would the best expectable solution to the issues. The issues in the firm are not without reason or without remedies. Executive mentoring is the strategy by which both the individual employee as well as the company as a whole enjoys the best results. “Mentoring as a practice has existed in organizations and there is no debate on the value the relationship between the ‘mentor’ and the ‘mentee’ adds to the growth of the individual employee apart from contributing to the performance of the organization” (The managementor. Com, 2003). In this proposal, a very effective formal mentoring program, with all considerations for various elements that are to be seen through, is proposed. As a first step, the issues that exist in the firm are identified and their possible solutions are suggested. Purpose, Scope, and Limitations The purpose of the formal report has been to assess the various iss
Company Overview Chevron Corporation is one of the world’s largest energy companies that deals with the production and exploration of oil and gas. It was founded in 1879 and served many countries all over the world. Its main products are petroleum, oil, lubricant, natural gas, and fuel. As of 2008, Chevron Corporation had estimated revenue of 273 billion U.S. dollars and an operating income of approximately 42 billion U.S. dollars. Its success is contributed to its numerous assets that were estimated to be 161 billion U.S. dollars as of 2008. Statistics taken in 2009 reviewed that, Chevron Corporation employs more than 67,000 employees all over the world with more concentration in the United States (Chevron Corporation “Company profile: Providing Energy for Human progress” 2010). Its headquarters is in California a city called San Ramon, and it operates in more than one hundred and eighty countries Marketing and Legal Systems Chevron Corporation has a wide marketing network that covers more than 84 countries, with about twenty-four thousand retail centers. Its daily operation includes producing, transporting, and marketing of energy resources. Most of its resources are found in America, Europe and some parts of South Africa. It has refineries distributed all over the world to serve a large number of its customers. Chevron products are marketed under three main brands: Caltex, Chevron, and Texaco and its retail outlets are located in six continents that are the U.S., Africa, and Pakistan, among others. Oil, natural gas, and other refined products are transported through pipelines to the major markets such as the United States. It also has a shipping company that transports products to many parts of the world. Chevron Company operates in separate entities which are responsible for managing their business affairs. However, its financial reports may include the use of certain terms such as, the company, us, our, among others which does not refer to any specific entity but all the subsidiaries of the company (Chevron Corporation. “Marketing: Trusted by customers” 2010). This ensures that all subsidiaries are treated equally with no superiority of one entity over another. The company has an audit committee that is responsible for ensuring that, the financial statements are audited by independent accounts, financial risk is monitored, and corporate compliance is monitored by the board of directors. Political Risks The possible sources of political risks to the countries in which the company operates may result from global competition for the energy market. We all know that the oil and gas industry is the most profitable industry in the world with exports flooding the global market. Political risks may emerge from the ownership and control of oil and gas reserves that are available in the respecti
Introduction It seems reasonable to state that companies providing accounting services have become an essential element of the global economy nowadays. KPMG International Cooperative is one of the four biggest firms that are involved in the sector. Recently, there has been legal action against the corporation regarding cheating within the scope of its auditing examination. It might be assumed that the discussion of the case in the framework of 10 Principles of the United Nations Global Compact is a relevant action to undertake. The paper will be organized as follows; the first section will explore the fundamental ethical principles of the company within the industry. The second part will be dedicated to the analysis of the case applying one of the Principles. Finally, the third section will provide two recommendations for KPMG so that it could increase its globally responsive business practices further. Ethical Principles of Auditing Organisations KPMG is a corporatio
“Everyday Use” by Alice Walker, which depicts the situation of a rural American south family, is one of the widely studied and regularly anthologized short stories. The story is set in a family house in a pasture and it is about an African-American mother, “Mama Johnson,” and her two daughters, Maggie and Dee. Mama, who grew up during the early twentieth century, is the main character in the story since she narrates it. She is portrayed as struggling to embrace the culture of her daughter Dee. Dee got an advanced education in Augusta Georgia before moving to work in an urban set up. Maggie, who is portrayed as the less fortunate one, stayed with her mother while Dee was going to school. The author uses her talent in writing to illustrate the difficulties encountered by African-Americans, particularly those of the females. Currently, there are marked similarities and differences between families living now and those who lived in the past. Although there may be disparity in setting, several family issues as well as situations are similar. In addition, most families still cherish and hold certain things sacred. An example of these is culture. In this present world, most households are still interested in knowing the background they came from. This is inclusive to both parents and their children. However, it is important to note that the significance of culture to a family is varied. A number of people take the position that their actions are dictated by their ancestral traits. For instance, a person may perceive that he or she may have inherited a character trait such as being cunning from a past relative. Even though, some other individuals have not developed the interest of knowing their family backgrounds. The representation of family backgrounds in “Everyday Use” is what makes this literary work unique and worthwhile. As Walker intertwines a story about the African culture and its role in one family’s life, she succeeds in portraying it differently through the eyes of Mama’s daughters. Both Maggie and Dee (Wangero) have contrasting traits and both hold diverse viewpoints regarding the quilts. Mama serves the purpose of connecting her two daughters. Nevertheless, she is depicted to be closer to Maggie. This is because the two have similar behavioral traits. Maggie and her mother hold the opinion that ones culture is based on a foundation of inherited objects as well as methods of thinking. On the other hand, Dee views culture as something that is no longer relevant in the modern society since it has been washed away by history. The most central point is that the culture depicted in the short story is focused on learning and education. More so, the thoughts possessed by the different characters played a pivotal role in shaping the culture they depended on. Therefore, the varied viewpoints concerning African Ame
Sula is a groundbreaking novel that was published in1973 and authored by Toni Morrison. The background of the book is set in a small village town called Medallion in Ohio. The narrative begins with a prologue that begins in 1965 and later shifts to the period around 1919. Later on, the systematic flow of events in the book takes a different turn from 1965. Additionally, the plot of the novel is designed in a traditional lifestyle in Bottom where the whole narrative revolves. In the context of the novel, the author addresses the story of two black-American heroines namely Nel and Sula. Although the author begins by introducing some of the key characters, Sula and Nel are the main protagonists since they make up to the rising action in the story until Sula’s death. The two friends are brought-up together in the Bottom at Ohio, a section set for Black people in the town (Davis 9). As the plot unfolds, Morrison narrates of the heroines’ childhood life, their adulthood up to the time of Sula’s death. According to Morrison’s descriptions, the two heroines are radically different due to their dissimilar home lives. The novel is written in a formative narrative where most of the prominent events in the book take place in different epochs. In this case, the novel is very comprehensive since several events emerge as the plot unfolds. The book is set during a time of great activism among Black-Americans who are advocating for their civil rights (Dawkins par. 6). However, the narrative is a tragedy whereby events unfold chronologically up to the end of the story. It is also imperative to note that the novel addresses issues emerging from society such as social suppression, racial prejudice and bigotry among the Black-Americans. In the book, the author begin by narrating the story of Sula and Nel and this prolongs for a period of about 45 years covering their child and adulthood friendship. As the plot unfolds, the heroines become friends at their childhood age in 1921 and it carries on up to high school (Davis 19). It is clear that this relationship did not just end there but it continued until Nel got married to Jude as evident in the book bearing in mind that “…their friendship was steady and sudden. They found relief on each other’s personality…” (Morrison 53). Apparently, one can analyze that though the two heroines are interconnected, they have different lifestyles and certain events drift them apart. For instance, during their childhood age, Sula plays with Chicken Little and she accidentally throws him in water. The boy gets drown and the two friends decide to keep this event as secret. As a matter of fact, this was just the beginning of the great life journey that they had started together. However, Nel’s blames Sula for this and she holds her responsible for the death (Davis 20). As their relationship continues to grow, Nel appears very much adaptable to and enjoying social life with her mother and eventually get married. Contrastingly, Sula escapes her distressful family and opt for an expensive college life. In addit
Democracy has always been at the core of American identity, the very foundation upon which the country was built. Democratic principles have led the United States throughout its history, serving as a benchmark along the country’s historical path, ensuring prosperity and shaping the image of the U.S. for the rest of the world. However, no socio-political doctrine remains in its original form, naturally developing and evolving over the course of time; American democracy is no exception. Nowadays, there are numerous challenges of various kinds, some of which pose a significant threat to American democracy. The purpose of this essay is to analyze Mr. Trump’s foreign policy and its influence on American democracy. It also aims to investigate Mr. Trump’s electoral promises about U.S. foreign policy, which are perceived by a vast number of people as being destructive to American democratic principles: the ban on Muslims, building a wall along the border with Mexico, and charging allied countries to pay more for protection. American Nationalism: Divided Before assessing individual electoral promises, it is essential to overview the notion of American nationalism in the context of debates between Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Trump. The comparison of their interpretations is necessary because it reveals the core elements of their political beliefs and, later, it will help to understand more profoundly the controversy, which surrounds Mr. Trump’s statements on foreign policy. First of all, it is important to discuss the historical development of the concept of American nationalism. American Creed as the Basis for Nationalism What is called U. S. nationalism nowadays is widely based on the idea of the “American creed.” This term was first coined by G. K. Chesterton, an English Catholic thinker, and later became to be broadly used by numerous American scholars (Lieven, 2016). The notion represented the idea of every American citizen having a common political creed, despite the differences in race, origin, class, etc. It is also important to mention that the word “creed” has a significant religious connotation, which implies that “American creed” is not only a political idea but it also possesses quasi-religious qualities. The elements, which are essential for American nationalism, are “faith in liberty, constitutionalism, the law, democracy, individualism, and cultural and political egalitarianism” (Lieven, 2016, p. 9). These constituent parts re
Client Brief The need to communicate and connect with other people through viable media has been indisputable in the current world. Contextually, the emergence of social networking sites is revolutionizing the world. This sites help in knowing new products in the market, enhancing relationships, passing vital information to masses, and instant chat provisions. Facebook is leading in this context following its viability, appropriateness, novelty, design, and vastness in its application and registration of users. It is possible to meet numerous friends and personalities in facebook. Social networking is helpful in numerous contexts. It is feasible to contact and communicate to strangers without compromising one’s security (Lantos 2011). Additionally, individual sites and profiles are secured such that none can interfere with other people’s details. Nonetheless, information can be passed out to everybody within the same network. This is helpful in the marketing arenas since limitless people can be contacted for the promotional deals. Additionally, facebook is free and open to all users provided one has registered (Stay 2011). Social networks have helped in receiving up to date information globally. This provision never existed before; hence, it was difficult to attain important information regarding new products in the market. The adverts, which sometimes appear on the mass media provisions, occasionally provide bias information. The emergence and use of social networks have helped numerous people to connect to the entire world while exchanging instant messages and viewpoints (Romm-Livermore & Setzekorn 2009). The Research Proposal Identifying the research objectives This research intends to unveil various facts related to the application of social networks in the society with respect to facebook. Evidently, the technological developments have transformed business relationships, market trends, transaction mechanisms, and remission of information from one place to the next. Numerous consumers have established and embraced the use of social networks within the society. In this context, the significance and facts behind social networking are evident (Nelson, Shaw & Strader 2009). Embracing this novel interaction an
Theoretical Framework In their study, Wolfsfield, Frosh, and Awabdy employ a descriptive approach in which the problem under study is linked to the assumption that most contemporary wars are unevenly instigated. Here, the researchers note that in most modern wars such as the United States’ wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the conflicts between Israel and Palestine, leaderships attempt to take sides in justifying their actions. The stronger side attempts to justify the war by tagging it to a perceived external threat such as terrorism whose legitimate response is war. On the other hand, the weaker side justifies its actions by branding the war as a legitimate course of action against external inference, oppression, and imperialism (Wolfsfield, Frosh, and Aw
The case study indicates that Charles Chocolates is “a leading marketer of hand-wrapped chocolates, truffles, almond bark, brittles, caramels, nut-corn, and chocolate-covered ginger” (Zietsma, 2014, p. 2). The company was founded in 1885 thus becoming the oldest chocolate manufacturer in New England. Steve Parkland is considering various strategies in order to triple the company’s size within the next 10 years. However, the company should overcome various internal and external issues in order to emerge successful. How Charles Chocolates can Deal with Internal Pressures The internal environment determines the efforts and strategies embraced by a company in order to achieve its potential. Charles Chocolates should address various internal pressures before embarking on a journey to grow the firm. To begin with, the company is associated with poor stocking and planning practices (Zietsma, 2014). Data distortions have been affecting the company’s productivity. A powerful inventory system will ensure every store has enough stock. Most of the sales agents are unaware of the benefits of different links. The firm should empower these agents in order to address the needs of more customers. The company’s workers are against new ideas and innovations. Steve Parkland should present new ideas and technologies in order to improve the level of production. The company operates 11 retail stores across the country. New stores should be opened in order to increase the level of sales. The firm should hire competent marketers and collaborate with different shopping malls (Zietsma, 2014). The number of online consumers has also been increasing steadily. Charles Chocolates should therefore have a powerful online presence in order to attract more consumers. Internal wrangles have also been affecting the company’s success. For instance, Mary Bird has been disagreeing with Ray Wong thus affecting the company’s productivity (Zietsma, 2014). Decision-making processes are also troubled thus affecting the firm’s marketing processes. New incentives are needed such as teamwork. The new president should encourage these individuals to work as a team. They should also focus on the best leadership approaches in order to make the company successful. New production capabilities should also be considered in order to produce superior products (Zietsma, 2014). A new growth strategy will eventually support Charles Chocolates’ goals. Dealing with External Pressures The company should also address some of the external issues affecting its future performance. For instance, the aging baby boomers are focusing on ethics and quality. The firm can therefore deal with this pressure by embracing ethical production processes. More people “prefer organic and dark chocolates because they have heart-healthy anti-oxidant properties” (Zietsma, 2014, p. 1). The company should produce such chocolates in order to achieve its goals. Many consumers also want their companies to become socially responsible. The “idea of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is critical because many chocolate producers were engaging in forced and child labor” (Zietsma, 2014, p. 2). The issue of cli
When making a choice on whether to develop land for farming or forest growing purposes, a number of innumerable factors ought to be considered. Agriculture entails apportioning land to food production and keeping of animals while forestry involves devoting land to the growth and generation of forests. It is imperative to consider some aspects when making a choice on what activity to practice on the land. Upon considering how the two contribute towards income and resources, it is noticeable that significant proportions people are dependent on both of them. Agriculture is a foremost source of income in many countries; furthermore, it contributes to a country’s “Gross Domestic Product”. An appropriate example of a country where agriculture contributes appreciably to the country’s economy is Brazil. It is evident that it contributes 14% of the GDP per capita, 33.5% of its export worth, and 31% to its total work force (National Research Council 38). Conversely, forests also play a role in provision of income to many people in the world. There exist a number of economic benefits that forests provide which are saw timber and fuel. Most veneer industries and local lumbers depend on trees for income generation. As long as these people are featured, they would rather the land be devoted to forest growth. More over by comparing the two, it is apparent that upon consideration of resources and income, the land should be used for agricultural purposes (National Research Council 38). Sequentially, in the endeavor to determine what type of an activity to be dedicated to a land, it is proper to comprehend how the activity would work towards maintaining an excellent ecosystem‘s functionality. An ecosystem constitute of both “biotic and abiotic components”. Therefore, it becomes imperative to maintain these components at reasonable ratios for continuous existence. A few of a biotic component include “sunlight, temperature, and precipitation”. They undertake very significant activities in the ecosystem, which involve making of food from which the biotic components obtain energy. However, in trying to understand how agricultural practice would aid in making sure that these components are in balance, it is notable that flowering plants use “water, sunlight carbon dioxide during photosynthesis” (Naeem, Bunker and Hector 78). Upon food generation, the biotic component, which is made up of the human beings and animals utilizes such resources thus energy flow continues in the bionetwork, resulting to its maintenance. Conversely, forest plantations act as the main water catchments zones and this commodity is solely vital in life. Plantations such as rainforests are paramount in attracting rain needed for plants growth that results to food generation. For conducive “ecosystem maintenance”, forests are known to be a home for many animals. Therefore, destruction of these habitats would greatly result to imbalances in the system. In as much as energy flow in the system is paramount, it is excellent to put animal’s natural habitats in to consideration (Naeem, Bunker and Hector 7