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Each model views sustainability from a different perspective. As the concept of sustainability is multidimensional, there are several metaphors characterizing it. For instance, Funnel model provides a general perspective of sustainability claiming that the modern activity of humans affects the environment at greater level comparing with the time when technological development was not that pervasive. The Intersecting Circles framework has more detailed perspective of sustainability showing how each branch of human activity influences the environment. In this case, the humans can introduce sustainable solutions in each of these areas in order to decrees the carbon footprint. Nested Circles model ...

This research is devoted to consideration connected with similarities of some national cultures. Geert Hofstede’s studies have greatly contributed to the understanding of the differences and similarities of national cultures and, correspondingly, in peculiarities of organizational cultures. With globalization, social and business processes connected with it, it is critical to be aware of the differences and similarities between different cultures, hence the importance of Hofstede’s research. His model characterizing national cultures emphasizes five dimensions. Each of them defines attitudes towards certain state of things in the society, of course, culturally reasoned. These dimensions are Power Distance, Individualism ...

Expatriates are often sent on foreign assignments with the goals of widening the international horizons of an organization and also to broaden intercultural experiences. The move to sell American wine in France is one that requires knowledge on the differences between the American market and the French market. In the practical sense, the expatriates will have to adjust and this is one of the most important factors that require an effective training program. The adjustment is a process where the expatriates learn about the local market factors and interact with the locals to help reduce uncertainties related to cultural ...

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The capability to shape and develop the leadership abilities of the members of the organization so as to fulfill organizational needs and demands is a complicated and challenging component of the general leadership development process. Leaders are responsible for the achievement of organizational goals, as well as for their followers' performance needed to attain the desired outcome. However, this is not an easy task. Widget PLC has problems with their leadership as revealed by decreasing employee motivation and managerial performance. This paper discusses and analyzes the relevance of transformational leadership and authentic leadership to the problem of Widget PLC. ...

Any relationship is bound to face challenges from the individuals because it involves two people who are different. Individuals are unique and not any two are similar; even identical twins are different in one way or the other. Misunderstandings arebound to occur due to the uniqueness of personality and behavior of each individual and therefore causing conflict. People who decide to be in a relationship, therefore, must understand their differences to ensure efficient and healthy coexistence. Communication is an integral part of any union because it provides better understanding which is an essential requirement for a successful relationship between ...