Essays on Conferences

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Joe’s Options Joe needs to ensure that he does not lose PENINSULA Hotel as a client, but at the same time cutting prices by 10 percent would be detrimental for his job prospects. Therefore, he needs to offer Bill with the advantages of renewing the contract with UWEAR. Joe has several options, he can promise that UWEAR will offer better customer services than Threads4U and convince Bill that the competition cannot match the service standards. After getting approval from the management, Joe can also offer revenue generating opportunities for PENINSULA Hotel such as company meetings, conferences, corporate lunches, ...

Technology Trends in the Hospitality Industry

Introduction Technology is a major driver of all business in the world today. The mechanization of services leads to short lead times and eventual savings in operational expenses. The savings in turn lead to an improvement in business profits. Technology is also a major driver of the current global nature of business. In particular, developments in the transport and communications sector play an important role in globalizing business. The connectivity of the world means that potential customers learn of new services and products as they arise and expect them wherever their location. Consequently, new technologies spread quickly and the ...

Information Technology

Academic development always comes with practical learning and application of learnt concepts and ideas. Theoretical learning can only give me exposure to a certain extent; therefore, attending this conference will definitely help me broaden my horizon in my field of study. The IT world is dynamic in nature; hence, these conferences help to also keep individuals updated with the latest industry trends. Apart from course work knowledge I am interested in finding out what the trends of the real world business are mainly to prepare myself before I step into the industry myself. People who are prepared beforehand often ...

IT Technology Implementation

IT Technology Implementation Verizon is a leading provider of telecommunication services including wireless services and equipment and wire line services tapping the mass market, global enterprise, and global wholesales (Verizon, 2016). The company’s wireless services include retail connections and retail postpaid connections. Such include Verizon LTE, 4G LTE, fiber broadband services, FiOS, internet, and cable, and video telematics. Verizon also offers technology such as cloud and security products and interactive products such as video, music, and commerce (Verizon, 2016). The company exhibited a growing revenue and net income in the last five years in all of its business ...

Executive Summary

The proper analysis of both micro and macro environmental factors of a business is important since it keeps any particular organization ahead of its competitors and also ensures that operations are stable. The environmental analysis provides the business framework upon which the organization leverages for its strategic plan. It is important that companies keep in touch with various environmental changes that take place so as to improve the sustainability of their operations. The hospitality industry is among the sectors that face frequent changes in the environmental factors thereby triggering the need for global companies such as Hilton Hotels and ...

It is crucial to disseminate information on how an evidence-based change project will be rolled out to the responsible stakeholders to assist in achieving the intended objectives. The dissemination plan will employ three methodologies which are conducting seminars/conferences, printing out articles containing information on the program and uploading the information on the hospital’s website (Portney & Watkins, 2015). These three strategies are the best in regards to passing the information concerning the evidence-based change project to the wider audience. The use of seminars and conferences as a dissemination tool is essential since it is through these forums where any ...

Internal Analysis of Encana

Internal Analysis of Encana

Introduction

The oil and gas industry in North America is currently experiencing challenges and transition stage. The increasing need for the environment-friendly and sustainable forms of energy is affecting the industry negatively as more governments and companies are encouraged to use energy with no or low carbon emission. More companies are now developing solar and wind energy and create vehicles that can rely on electricity rather than oil. Such growing trend in the energy sector resulted to lower demand of oil and gas particularly in the North America. Many oil and gas producing countries and companies ...

Introduction

The child welfare organizations are objectified on assessing the prevalence of child abuse among the referred cases in order to prevent the occurrence of future abuse among the children who are identified at a high risk of neglect and abuse. The child welfare authorities are also focused on determining the prevalence of assessing the consequent neglect among the children with the history of being abused (Enosh & Bayer-Topilsky, 2014). The assessment by child welfare organizations are incorporated by the risk assessment tools in which the explicit criteria and undeviating approaches are used to derive the results. These results are derived ...

Preece (2013) gives a global definition of lifelong education as a learning concept that encompasses the formal, informal, and non-formal platforms throughout the life of an individual with an aim of obtaining maximum personal, professional, or social development through the acquisition of skills, attitudes, and knowledge. The lifelong education status is the USA is admirable. For the last few decades, America has enjoyed a steady growth in the availability of platforms where citizens can improve their knowledge and skills (Bosworth, 2007). The rise in the education attainment level in the US has contributed to the improvement of lifelong learning ...

Human trafficking is defined as the action of moving an individual or individuals from one geographical area to another without their consent. It need not be across boarders asbelieved by a large percentage of individuals but it can be within the same country (trans-nationally). People are in most instances trafficked due to various reasons but in most instances, they are trafficked in order to be forced into hard labor, be forced into commercial sex workers and at times they may be trafficked in order for their organs to be extracted or further be used as surrogates in their new ‘ ...

Disseminating project results

The final result of the completed project must be properly disseminated to all the key stakeholders for their use. The very important motive behind the dissemination of the results of the accomplished project to all the key stakeholders is to provide the genuine and purposeful information about the project development and the project achievement as well as to receive the feedbacks from them so that the project can be accomplished in the better way in future. In addition to this, the dissemination of information and results also ensures that the practices adopted and the outcomes from the project will ...

Dear Sirs;

I am writing to express my interest in a nephrology fellowship for the academic year 2017/2018. The selection of nephrology as a future career path had particular interest for me in the years of my training before clinical practice. The pathology of disease is fascinating to me. During clinical training, the intellectual challenge of internal medicine drew me with the problem-solving and teamwork aspects of the specialty. It appears to me that internists and nephrologists work together to assist in the best possible patient care by combining superior skills in diagnostics and cutting-edge procedures. During my time in medical ...

Specifically, what functions did it (not) fulfill? Why?

Morgan Stanley (MS) is one of the leading investment banks in the United States. Since its founding in 1935 by Henry Morgan and Harold Stanley, the company has been transformed into a “One-Firm Company”. The company relied on its employees to achieve the transformation and present itself to its clients and the public in a unified manner. In the old appraisal system, only the managers of the firm evaluated the employees. In many cases, the evaluation would be done once a year. Many employees viewed the evaluations as unwelcome and awkward paperwork instead of perceiving them as crucial tools ...

Introduction

It seems difficult to analyze democratic transition from the standpoint of international dimension both theoretically and practically because not so much literatures that discuss about what the external environment actually is and how it might contribute to domestic change (Cavatorta 2005). However, it does not mean that international context will be ignored in the analysis process because international factors might have impacts on the transition process through their connections with domestic actors particularly in terms of distribution of power and resources, which in turn have effect on how they will act (Cavatorta 2005). One thing to remember is a ...

MODERN MARKETING FOR AN ANCIENT CITY

MODERN MARKETING FOR AN ANCIENT CITY

Introduction

Belfast is one of the world’s most ancient cities, its location at the mouth of the River Lagan having been continuously occupied since about 2,000 years BCE. There are good reasons for this. Courtesy of the Gulf Stream, the site has a mild climate that seldom gets above 65 degrees F. or below 35 degrees F. Its northern latitude gives it one of the world’s shortest winter, and longest summer, days at the biannual solstices. It rarely snows. The city is ringed by low mountains that create a microclimate to ...

The employment practices in Timothy Reverson’s case can be characterized as; i) Rudimentary- Employees in this company seem disrespectful and don't seem to obey protocol or procedure as Timothy's case showed. This could be as a result of organizational culture and how to organization has been past. ii) Slow in growth- It seems that the company has grown very slowly over the years. Timothy has been a part of the company for 15years and yet only 17employees are members as of now. It shows their employment practices are stagnant; recruitment is slow or there simply isn't room for ...

Voice over IP

Abstract Organisations and business alike are embracing the use and application of various forms of information technology in their business processes and operations in equal measure. There is a myriad of benefits associated with the use and application of various forms of information technology in business operations and processes. Computer networking has facilitated the advancements currently witnessed in information technology (Jahanirad, AL-Nabhani and Rafidah 4954). While the use and application of information technology have its benefits, it presents various disadvantages as well. Voice over IP is one form of information technology that has been utilised by numerous businesses and ...

Robert Thurman. We Can Be Buddhas. In this video, the American Buddhist scholar previously ordained by Dalai Lama speaks about the true meaning of ‘enlightenment’ and its connection with ‘suffering.’ First, he begins his explanation by drawing out references from the Vimalakirti Sutra. From the ancient texts, the Buddha explains that sufferings of the mankind come from the fact that they do not have compassion and contentment. The lack of these two disrupts the harmonious balance of life on the Earth. Such path when taken will only lead to more sufferings of the other which can be fatal to ...

Compare/Contrast

One of the greatest concerns in research based on gender coverage is the limited coverage of women sports by different media; for example, the social media, digital media, and the newspapers (print media). Accordingly, the quality of sports coverage despite the remarkable participation of the female gender intensifies the support for men's sports while diminishing the women's sports. Basketball is one of the favourite games, not among the American people but also among other people worldwide. The two common premier basketball leagues in the world are the NBA and WNBA. This paper discusses the similarities and differences between coverage ...

Methodology: Results-based Management Framework

BACKGROUND International Telecommunication union (ITU) is a specialized agency of the United Nations for information and communication technologies or ICTs. ITU is responsible for allocation of global radio spectrum and the satellite orbits, development of the technical standards to ensure seamless interconnectivity of the networks and technologies. The origin of ITU dates back to the mid nineteenth century and since then it has been at the centre of the advances in communication. Right from telegraphy in earlier times to satellites, mobile phones and internet in the modern world. It was on May 17, 1865 that the first incarnation of ...

Undeniably, environmental issues have attracted global interest. All economic activities take place in the environment. Therefore, it is imperative to address any matter affecting the environment with urgency. Production activities in industries result in high economic benefits since they supply goods and services that are fundamental to human life. However, most of the environmental problems experienced throughout the world emanate from these activities. The decisions made by governments as well as companies’ managements affect the value of the environment positively or negatively. Therefore, the decision-making process in public or private institutions must consider the environmental impacts. Media plays a ...

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Market Opportunity Analysis

Market profile Arkadia’s tourist industry is anchored in its historical attractions with a thriving tourist traffic of 5 million a year or 6% of its population per month. Its hospitality sector also serves its formidable business sector by hosting various conferences throughout the year. Assuming that each tourist would be spending US$1,000 per trip, that would amount to US$5 billion annual revenue. There are 20 large companies who at the least will hold 2 conferences per year with an average spend of US$10,000 per event. That would amount to US$ ...

Introduction

The local economic context is being reshaped by the insertion of local economics into the globalization of network toward production and consumption. Currently the entrepreneurs are becoming more aggressive catalysts for change in the business world. They are regarded as the individuals who see the opportunity where others see confusion contradiction or chaos. Entrepreneurs are perhaps compared to the Olympic athletes who challenge themselves to break the barrier to the long distance runners or as symphony orchestra conductors balancing different sounds and skills into a cohesive output (Boyles, 2012). However, the essential ingredients of a good entrepreneur include the ...

Place

Introduction HIV is considered as a major global health issue. Approximately 38.1 million people have been affected by HIV since 2000 and over 25.3 million are known to have died due to HIV/AIDS associated health issues (Vermund, & Leigh-Brown. 2012).The global prevalence of HIV is 0.8% with nearly 36.9 million people to have been living with HIV as per a 2014 report. Nearly 2.6 million people have been infected with HIV. The number of HIV victims is high in low-income and middle-income nations. As per the 2014 data, nearly 1.2 million have died due to HIV associated diseases. As ...

Industry Overview

Senegal is a West African country located along the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Its neighboring countries include Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, guinea, and Gambia. The terrain of Senegal is generally low and flat, with rolling plains that rise to the foothills located in the southeast. Senegal covers an area of about 196,722 square kilometers, with a coastline stretching to about 531 km (Global Edge, 2015). By 2014, the population of the country stood at 14.7 million, with an annual growth rate of 3.126% (Global Edge, 2015). About 43% of this population stays in the urban centers. Senegal is one of ...

A Project Design Paper

I. Background and Problem Analysis China has a rural education problem. On the one hand, there is the issue of its empty rural classroom, where while there are accessible schools and teachers, there are no or few students to fill the seats. This is because in an effort to modernize the rural educational system, many local governments have built college-like boarding schools in or near to local cities where families with enough money or connections can send their children (Zhao, 2011). On the other hand, you have significant populations of rural children that are not attending school at all. ...

IKEA Company: Is the Company Success Sustainable?

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Abstract IKEA today is more than a company, it is a community of highly motivated people who share the company’s values, mission, and goals. Being one of the global leaders in the sphere of household goods production, IKEA adheres to the proactive position in environmental and social issues justifying the branded idea of creating a more sustainable home life. In this paper, the sustainability factors affecting the success of the company on the international arena are analyzed. IKEA presented an unrivaled consistency in the realization of various ecological and social projects, in cooperation with suppliers and partners ...

Mission Statement

I am an energetic and enthusiastic graduate who enjoys acting with passion and bring positive change in the lives of the people. I believe that challenges enhances innovation, and thus I like working in an eye-opening environment to accomplish my goals. Strengthened by robust organizational and communication skills, excellent reasoning, and analytical skills, I seek to move into a career as a junior marketer and future become a world-class marketer. My core values facilitate the way I do things, and I am expecting that they will help me to achieve my goal of becoming a successful marketer.

My core values are as follows:-

Industrious Creativity ...

Introduction

For talent acquisition managers and recruiters, it is of utmost importance to be updated in the professional sphere. From time to time organizations offer trainings, which allow this group of workers to develop into real experts. However, it also happens that recruiters and talent acquisition managers have to take initiative into their own hands and research professional development opportunities. Nowadays there is a wide variety of different options, and a talent manager can easily choose a program that will be directly related to his/her field of expertise. Among the possible options, one can choose certification, participation in a conference, ...

This essay deals with the issue regarding male feminism and men’s movement. The main purpose of this essay is to answer main questions regarding male feminism and provide the information about men’s movement. In order to achieve the purpose successfully, appropriate sources of information were analyzed and examined. Firstly, men’s reaction to women liberation movements was quite negative and derisive. Conservative men did everything in order to attack and destroy feminist ideas and writings. Early works against feminism were based on arguments that man and women are biologically different and have different needs. Man must be ...

Organization Analysis Part 2

Organization Analysis Part 2 The American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) is a national nonprofit organization that has multiple programs to assist families from different backgrounds to improve in their lives. The organization is concerned with issues such as child adoption, child care, child support, child welfare, disabilities, food stamps and temporary assistances for poor families. The organization functions with many affiliates that include American Association of Welfare Attorney, American Association of Food Stamp Directors, among others. The study will carry out organization analysis to find out how the APHSA organization functions (APHSA, 2016). To fully incorporate the functioning ...

Gillette is the most used shaver in the US. This is because of its constant advancements to suit what the consumer needs. High research and technology is used to achieve this. The marketing manager was once heard saying that they spent years working on the handle so as to ensure optimized stiffness for the razor head. Even though Gillette dominates the razor market, they invested heavily in the marketing of the FlexBall. Reason being; one, they face a major challenge in the fight for the men’s face as the current styles encourage facial hair for men and this ...

Introduction of Topic and How It Relates to Education

It is widely acknowledged that the educational process is very important for community improvement. A person develops under various circumstances, but there are basic factors which impact every person, no matter how different his/her life is – that is family (first of all, parents and also siblings and relatives) and educational institution (school, college, etc.). The family is the first environment the child is born and develops in. It is the place where a person establishes his psychological, social, physical, mental, and behavioral character. Parents’ influence lays the ground to the majority of future achievements and failures of a child ...

Introduction

There are various reasons and factors that can impact the tourism and economic sector. The natural disasters can hinder the development, scare foreigners and result in the negative impacts on the travel and tourism in the country. The earthquake and tsunami in the Japan in the year 2011 left many consequences of which many are still visible today. On one side, Japan is a known country prone to the various natural disasters, but on the other, one of the most developed and most prepared for the unfortunate events. Natural disasters can have long lasting effect on the tourism, but ...