Essays on Gareth

Iraq

Introduction The period between 2003 and 2011 is a duration that will remain in the history of Iraq for decades to come. It was a period characterized by unprecedented levels of violence and political disorder whereby there was a strong influence exerted on Iraqi politics by foreign powers. The same period witnessed the American-led military troop invasion of Iraq, in an exercise that overthrew Saddam Hussein’s Ba’ath Party governance. The year 2011 marked the end of nearly decade-long fight when the US troops left the country. After the invasion, there were efforts to reconstruct Iraq. However, the ...

Adidas is the leading marketer and producer of sportswear while facing competition from rival, Nike. The company’s remarkable marketing strategies have been as a result of modern and new technologies, especially in advertising. The organization targets consumers from all over the world making its advertisement strategies a major part of their marketing. Adidas has managed to keep up with the challenging consumer demand over the years due to the approaches used in their advertisements. For most of their adverts, the use the motivation and learning concept to attract the consumers who can easily relate with the advert. 2015 ...

Introduction

Microsoft is the world’s largest corporation in software and technology industry. William Gates and Paul Allen founded it back in the year 1975 and for about ten years, it became a multi-million company. The core objective of the company at early stages was to ensure, “there is a computer on every desk and every home.” The culture of the business is critical to all corporations. Culture influences almost all the operations of an organization throughout the life cycle of the firm. Culture would dictate to management when it comes to decision-making like for example, how are decisions made ...

Ibsen exposes the life experiences of his main female character Nora to show the way patriarchal societies deprive women their freedom by suppressing their views, treating them like children, and through repressive gender roles. Nora’s life and her relationship with her husband, Torvald, is a typical reflection of the importance of self-determination for women within the marriage institution. It is apparent that when a person’s freedom is limited either by choice or by chance, one is not able to establish a relationship based on equality with a partner or other people within the society. The author provides ...

Introduction

One of the biggest TV series that hit the US primetime television, The Walking Dead follows tells stories of moment-to-moment survival in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse. The epic drama magnifies personal struggles that convey a thematic survivalist story as its core context. At the surface, it is easy to see how its title implies the dangers of the mindless walking corpses. However, the deeper meaning of the story reveals that it is not the zombies that were regarded, as the walking dead, but those who survived the apocalypse can be far more dangerous and worst than the ...

The responsibility of fighting against same-sex marriage rests with all and sundry. Gay marriages not only have lasting consequences to the parties advocating for it but also to their communities, nations of their residence and the entire world. For instance, gay men are at a high risk of contracting sexually transmitted ailments since they have a firm belief that such diseases are no longer life-threatening. Additionally, homosexuality can lead to a decrease in the birth rates in a given society while any typical country requires a stable human population base to function properly. In other words, by legalizing same-sex ...

Godiva is an international company that specializes in the manufacture of chocolate. Currently, the company has over 450 stores worldwide. Over the years, the company has undergone difficulties that are attributed to the following:

• Most customers have been suspicious of the quality of the product

• Recession caused a drop in the sales volume Despite the odds, Godiva has lived up to the expectation of its loyal customers by providing products that suit customer needs. One of the ways of maintaining the customers’ base is by keeping up with the market trends and getting feedback from the customers. Godiva’s customers are the greatest assets of the company because a drop ...

3A. Data mining involves extracting meaningful information from data. There is much misinformation about data mining. The data is important, and data mining is a larger process applied on that data. It is not necessary that data mining be accurate, but important is to derive patterns and hypothesis. In short data, mining can also be termed as an automated extraction process of information from big data sets. There are various data mining tools and algorithms that enable the extraction of information, though some level of statistical expertise is required to use those techniques. Some data mining techniques are decision ...

I. Introduction

It is true that a balanced life is good. However, it is better to have a happy disposition because it makes people much more at peace with themselves. I have realized this thing when I think of my loved ones. I know how much they care for me and that make me feel contented with my life. If not for my loved ones or other people to whom God has directed me to love, to whom should I then share my life’s blessings (such as happiness)? Hence, whatever I do in my life, I make sure that I also ...

Introduction

Christian Dior was the most influential fashion designer of the late 1940s and 1950s. In fashion history, he is one of the most interesting stores. By establishing Dior as a global brand across a wide range of products, new business model was defined by Christian in the post-war fashion industry. With the hourglass silhouette of his voluptuous ‘New Look,' he dominated fashion after World War II. His vision continues to be at forefront of current fashion even over sixty years later that proves that he was certainly a visionary. He was best known for his eponymous fashion house and was a French ...

IMAGES OF ORGANIZATION

Overview: Gareth Morgan’s Images of an Organization was published in January 1997. At that time, it truly revolutionized the way people thought about business structures and corporate cultures. It is published by Sage Publications and categorized as a book on Management, Organizational Behavior and Business Ethics. The new Second Edition includes volume updates while retaining its original framework. Part I begins with and overview and introduces the concept that a business organization can be viewed as a machine, organism, brain, culture, political system, psychic prison, flux and transformation, and instrument of domination. . It then goes on to provide information on ...

Introduction

Information systems have developed in its use in organizations. There have been developments and issues that have been implemented for the purpose of iadopting information systems in organizations. This paper will focus on the concept of databases in organizations.

Overview of database concept

Database concept has been used in organizations to present data and information so that it can be accessed and organized in the right way and manner. The database concept has played a key place in improving data management and access. Database systems have been there for a long time in organizations. Database management systems developed to the current state from plain and ...

Music piracy is a widespread problem in the music industry. There are many people who download music from the internet for free. Piracy is all over the world; everywhere there is internet access. There is a majority of people who carry the understanding that piracy is not equal to stealing because those who pirate are not taking what the record owners have (Hardy 1). The pirates blame high prices of the legal music files as the reason they have to pirate. The majority argue that they cannot afford to pay while some are just not willing to pay the cost of ...

Introduction

The major objective of every organization is to increase profit and create a competitive edge into the market. Cenlow Limited being an instant coffee company and considering launching of a new product through an improved pack lighter and cheaper to produce than their current glass jars avails a unique entity that can enable the company create a competitive edge into market. The undertaking was successful as the company’s products were embraced in the market starting to peak for the past few months. However, based on different factors, the change in the product launch is likely to have marginal implications on the financial ...

1.0 Overview 1.1 Introduction 1.1.1 Brief description of technology and associated Science Wireless mobile payments rely on the technology of wireless internet connection as one of the emerging technologies. Mobile devices are used to affect various transaction payments ranging from paying bills, bank withdrawal and deposits, sending and receiving of funds, debt payments among others. All these transactions can be settled by the mobile handset holder irrespective of his or her geographical locations and irrespective of time. It is thus more efficient and reliable in reducing congestion of queues in banks, improving the speed of operations ...

Introduction

The major objective of every organization is to increase profit and create a competitive edge into the market. Cenlow Limited being an instant coffee company and considering launching of a new product through an improved pack lighter and cheaper to produce than their current glass jars avails a unique entity that can enable the company create a competitive edge into market. The undertaking was successful as the company’s products were embraced in the market starting to peak for the past few months. However, based on different factors, the change in the product launch is likely to have marginal implications on the financial ...

English

American Society has its own set of challenges since the initial days. Historically, what plagued the society was a challenge of race. There were clear challenges that the American society faced that were directly or indirectly attributed to race. The issues of unwed mothers, single parents and lower education were seen to be those affecting and impacting the African-Americans and the Asian-Americans. Over the last decade or so, thanks to the initiatives to even out racial differences – race seems to have taken a back seat and it is the class that seems to have become the new differentiator. Unlike the European ...

The World Power: What has the foreign policy of the United States since 9 11 taught us about the nature of power in the contemporary world? In the history of each country there is a moment which is called a moment of grief, a memorial day. It is the day that nation never forgets. The whole world never forgets. It has become a black page in the book of their history. Such black page in the Book of American Nation we may call the 9th of September 2001. It was the day when many people died, because of the terroristic act:

The September 11 attacks killed 3,000 people and caused an estimated $10billion of damage.

Four ...

Introduction

There are several parties involved in the current state of affairs of H-IT Russian subsidiary. The MD, Sergei Lebedev is central to the poor performance that the company had experienced in 2006 and was continuing to experience. To a large extent, this is as a result of his management policy; central management and what is referred to as “management by fear” since he wants to control every aspect of the organization and decisions being made in the company. The Russian culture has also played a role in the poor performance of the company, and many feel obliged to be loyal to networks ...

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Part 1. E-commerce will increases on sales. It will provide information to customers on product availability. However, most customers may find it insecure from the provision of confidential information on their accounts, and probability of internet fraudsters.

Part 2.

CRM will assist the business in recognizing the value of its clients, and in capitalizing on their needs (Kracklauer 2004, pp. 21). It will boost relations with existing customers that lead to increased sales as a result of optimized timing of customer’s needs, cross-selling of related products by highlighting alternatives to customers, identifying customer’s needs and requirements ...

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Before the start of the World War II, Japan was a rising industrial power which was aiming for world domination. Japan’s imperial administration wanted the country to rise as a colonial power controlling a major chunk of countries in the Pacific Rim like China, India, Korea, etc. To this end, Japan developed one of the most powerful militaries of the time. During the World War II, Japan’s military was a dominant force which occupied bigger countries like China. However, the dominance of the Japanese military proved to be short-lived. The surrender of Japan in World War II following the dropping of ...

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American Society has its own set of challenges since the initial days. Historically, what plagued the society was a challenge of race. There were clear challenges that the American society faced that were directly or indirectly attributed to race. The issues of unwed mothers, single parents and lower education were seen to be those affecting and impacting the African-Americans and the Asian-Americans. Over the last decade or so, thanks to the initiatives to even out racial differences – race seems to have taken a back seat and it is the class that seems to ...

Analysis of European Tourism Industry

Analysis of European Tourism Industry

Introduction

As is the case with most countries with tourist attracting features, tourism is one of the major sectors of the European economy. More than 5% of the EU GDP is generated by tourism industry (Costa and Panyik, 2014). Wide variety products comprise the tourism and involve a variety of different stakeholders, both private and public (Mintel, 2013). Tourism industry is in the process of being transformed into information-based industry. Thus, there is a critical role to the ICTs (information and communication technologies) in EU tourism. In addition, European tourism industry may be considered as dynamic and ...

Nobility in the medieval time shad unquestionable value attached to it. Majority of the nobles lived their lives in luxury and were rich beyond the common man’s wildest dreams. The thought of the medieval knights often brings nobility in mind, hence the question whether knights had to emanate from the noble class. Exemplary works by Sir Thomas Malory (1408–1471) recount the marvelous adventures of chivalrous, heroic knights of super-human ability. The knights, abiding by the chivalry's strict codes of honor and demeanor went on quests to fight and defeat monsters and giants, thereby winning favor with a lady. ...

The culture of the company is extensively significant and it needs to be handled with all due keenness. Zappo Company has been at the forefront in a campaign for excellent culture of the company. The company has developed unique ground upon which its performance is based. The culture of the company has assisted the management in achieving certain goals as they are set. The goals of the company highly depend on the culture set. The employees have been able to achieve their personal goals following their attachment to the culture of the company. In addition, the company succeeds in acquiring ...

IMAGES OF ORGANIZATION

Overview: Gareth Morgan’s Images of an Organization was published in January 1997. At that time, it truly revolutionized the way people thought about business structures and corporate cultures. It is published by Sage Publications and categorized as a book on Management, Organizational Behavior and Business Ethics. The new Second Edition includes volume updates while retaining its original framework. Part I begins with and overview and introduces the concept that a business organization can be viewed as a machine, organism, brain, culture, political system, psychic prison, flux and transformation, and instrument of domination. . It then goes on to provide information on ...

Dear adventure works employees,

It has come to my attention that as a company we need to gear up towards customer satisfaction in order to achieve the largest market share metal industry. This will happen if all of us are committed towards the success of the adventure works. In order to be the best organization that manufactures metal and composite bicycles we will have to employ certain features. These features which are also described as the porter’s five forces model have worked for the top leading organizations in the industry and I have been convinced that they can work for this organization too. ...

CULTURAL POLITICS

V92CUP The Contestation of Power within Modern Day Belly Dance: A Cultural Politics Approach Introduction The origins and purpose of belly dance have no clear historical background. However, it has a very strong root from the Middle East and has spread into the Western world today. More and more women are getting involved in this dance as they try to embrace their feminine essence. Unfortunately, due to its historical background, belly dance has a negative connotation to it because of the erotic attachment behind its dance movement. Despite the said fact, men and even women would still spend money ...

Strategic control involves tracking strategies as they are being implemented. It is concerned with problem identification, detection of changes and making changes necessary in a strategy (Hill, Charles, and Gareth 2010, pp 388). As a manager, there is the need to ensure that the company moves to the intended direction or whether the assumptions made about a project or strategy about company trends is correct. In strategic management, strategic control plays a crucial role in the implementation stage by tracking, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of implemented strategies, as well as enhancing changes or adjustments when necessary (Thompson, John, and Frank 2010, pp ...

Zara Corporation

I have chosen Zara Corporation based in Coruna, Spain in preparation of a case study when entering into a new market in US. Zara Corporation is an international clothing retail company that sells clothing attires and accessories. It was founded in 1975 by Rosalia Mera and Amacio Ortega. Zara is considered to be the largest clothing retail company in the world with ownership of fashion brands such as Bershka, Pull and Bear, and Dutti. At the moment, Zara has several outlets in Europe and the Middle East. It has a strong presence in these two regions but needs to expand to other regions ...

Introduction

The recent intention by the Roderick Holston to expand new markets in extra sixteen locations will be an imminent cause for a larger client base which cannot be effectively served by the existing 23 employees. Currently the company is also experiencing serious challenges in matching the client demand to the staff supply. This has largely been associated with lack of devoted staff. Resumes are often forwarded from Career Services at OU or from online postings on job search sites such as Monster. The resumes for all aspiring candidates are received online postings on job search sites or from careers services ...

Classic English Literature

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, born in the small seaport of Taganrog, Ukraine in 1860, was a physician who wrote short stories and plays. While he spent his early years under the shadow of his father's religious fanaticism, he managed to support his medical studies by taking tuitions. As a doctor, Chekov spent his daytime caring for the needy while he spent the nights writing. His medical background is clearly evident in much of his plays as evidenced by the apathy many of his characters show towards tragic events. His plays and short stories are influenced by his doctoral research at the penal ...

3. Operation Management - Service and Product Design Google currently offers more than 100 products for desktop computers, mobile applications and online products. The company offers search tools, advertising services, communication and publishing tools, development tools, statistical products, map-related tools, operating systems among other sets of products and services (Cimiano & Staab, 2004). Google is actively engaged in developing and improving products to suit market demands and the changing technologies. - Reliability/Maintenance Google provides very reliable products and services. Its search tool product “Google Search” is the world’s most popular and most reliable search engines ...

In the context of management, organizational design involves hierarchical flow of control and command within an organization. Design establishes a formal line through which managers deliver information to subordinates, and obtains feedback from the workforce. Presence of such formal channels of communication enhances the probability of acquiring collective efforts of employees towards an organization’s objectives. Apart from relying information, designs adopted by an organization also enable efficient integration of technological tools within production lines. Integration of technology in production will ultimately lead to competency and increased yields. Currently, managers are adopting modern ways of production that will serve ...

General Motors, arguably, the biggest motor manufacturer in America has emerged to be the favorite giant company associated with president Barrack Obama. According to Curt Levy, in his article What the GM Bailout Really Cost American Taxpayers, describes the giant motor manufacturer as on organizations with serious connections with the white house. Apparently, the connection that GM has with the top house is enviable as they may lead to an organization’s exemption from payment of taxes. Curt Levy (1) explains that the decision to bail out GM has led to a bad situation as it has made the average ...

Warfare in Toyland

Elliot Handler and Harold Matson started off as a garage workshop and became world leaders in manufacturing, design and marketing of toys. The combined their names to start Mattel. In the beginning they offered doll hoses picture frames and furniture only, but with the changing time Mattel introduced a three dimensional doll. This doll was named as Barbie and the idea of introducing such a doll was very unique and was a hit. The company’s financials ascended at a very high pace. The management was very happy with the results and was pretty much satisfied as there were no rivals in the industry. ...

Closing Case: Boosting Efficiency at Matsushita

Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. (MEW) comprises of six major businesses: Automation Controls, Lighting products, Electronic & Plastic Materials, Information Equipment & Wiring products, Building products, and Home Appliances. In the year 2000 the market for these products was in deep trouble and was facing highly increase competition as well as both a deflation driven price decline. The employees’ moral was very low till a new CEO was appointed for the company. Mr. Kunio Nakamura brought very brave and dramatic changes to the company’s policy addressing all levels and departments of the company from research and development to employee benefit schemes. He pushed ...

The Corniche Hospital is a premier maternity facility in United Arab Emirates, in Abu Dhabi, Corniche road, just behind the Sheraton hotels and resort to be precise. The joint Commission International accredited hospital is believed to be the UAE’s leading referral hospital for both neonatal care and obstetrics. The hospital boasts of specialty clinics that can handle fetal medicine, lactation, and obstetric medicine among others. It has a capacity of about two hundred thirty five inpatients and facilities enough for over fifty intensive care cases at any given time (http://www.cornichehospital.ae)

The hospital is owned and run by the Abu Dhabi ...

External and Internal Environments

Background Founded by Michael Dell in the mid 1980s, Dell Computers is one of the leading computer technology corporations in the world. At the height of the technology boom of the early 1990s, Dell reached a level where it had grown too large too fast to a point that it had to make radical internal changes to stay profitable (Fleisher & Bensoussan, 2007). The company’s rock bottom was in 1993 when it lost a considerable portion of its market share, saw its cash flow and net income drop to $20 million and negative $ 40 million respectively. This called for rapid strategic ...

Executive Summary

China is recognized as the fastest growing countries in trade. There are various products that are sold in China and the market has been declared favorable to many due to its high demand brought about by the high population. Lipton tea is a product of Unilever Company which was recently launched in China and its market has been tremendously increasing for the past few years. Unilever caters in three types which include personal care, food brands and home care brands. Personal care brands include Lotions, creams and soaps, Food Brands include Lipton and Blue band while home care brands include ...

Issues host countries face from PPQ Parts’ expansion

Before a company expands into another country or market, it usually conducts market research to determine if the venture will be viable. During market research, the company will analyze the social, economic, and political environment of the host country (Kotler, & Keller, 2009). A viable market will be the one which has proper infrastructure, adequate natural resources, proper government regulation and the good will of the people. The government of the host country has the responsibility of creating a favorable business environment for both local and foreign investors.

Government usually develops policies to attract and retain investors. One of them is to ...

Abstract

The paper is providing in-depth profitability analysis of Fluor Corporation by evaluating various external environment factors. The Industry is analyzed on five major forces as suggested in General Force matrix and porter’s five forces model. These forces play a major role in growth of any organization. The paper is focusing on analyzing engineering and construction industry trends and future performance.

Fluor External Environment Analysis

Thesis Statement: the paper is presenting a detailed analysis of external environment forces that play a major role in influencing the growth and profitability of Fluor Corporation and engineering industry. The paper further elaborates upon General forces matrix and Porter Five ...

Introduction

A manager is an individual responsible in running an organization. A manager plans, coordinates and direct the activities of the organization. This is achieved through monitoring the actions of workers and probably advising them to rectify their actions when necessary. The manager can direct workers directly or else delegate the responsibility to junior staff. Though a manager may delegate some of the responsibilities, he/she must have adequate knowledge of the work done. It is better for a manager to concentrate on learning and developing better ways of managing workers than learning how all activities of a job are done.

In many ...