...7/18/2014 7/18/2014 Course: GBMP 528 Prof: Cesar Polvorosa Akshita Solanki 823-977-798 Armanpal Kaur 825-084-346 Gagan Verma 825-058-316 Kashish 825-107-238 Navrubal Kaur 825-091-481 Nikhil Pankantiwar 824-063-440 Rahul Teckchandani 824-521-108 Rajwinder Kaur Sidhu 825-002-736 Course: GBMP 528 Prof: Cesar Polvorosa Akshita Solanki 823-977-798 Armanpal Kaur 825-084-346 Gagan Verma 825-058-316 Kashish 825-107-238 Navrubal Kaur 825-091-481 Nikhil Pankantiwar 824-063-440 Rahul Teckchandani 824-521-108 Rajwinder Kaur Sidhu 825-002-736 World Geographies & Cultures: Saudi Aramco World Geographies & Cultures: Saudi Aramco Country Profile Name of Country: Saudi Arabia Source: CIA Factbook (Factbook) Demographics: Population: 27,345,986 * note: immigrants make up more than 30% of the total population, according to UN data (2013) (July 2014 est.) Population Growth Rate: 1.49% (2014 est.) Major languages: Arabic (official) Major religions: Muslim (official) 100% Life expectancy: (at birth) male: 72.79 years ; female: 76.94 years (2014 est.) Literacy Rates: total population: 87.2% ; male: 90.8% ; female: 82.2% (2011 est.) Government: Type of Government: Monarchy Head of Government: King of Saudi : King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005) Geography: General features : Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, north of Yemen Climate : harsh, dry desert with great temperature extremes Surface area:...
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...result the Russian state controls the commanding heights of the economy through share ownership by holding huge chunks of the shares of the country’s biggest and most strategic companies. The result is a highly unusual form of capitalism, dominated by a handful of gigantic firms and controlled by a clique of security officials. Middle Eastern monarchs have been using oil to keep themselves in funds for decades. But these days some of them are taking a remarkably sophisticated approach to managing their economies, embracing professional management. The al-Maktoums, who rule Dubai, created Dubai World, a huge state-owned holding company, to run their projects. The Saudis have handed the day-to-day management of their biggest companies, Saudi Aramco and Saudi Basic Industries, to professional managers. The petro-royals have also become enthusiastic practitioners of state-sponsored modernisation. The al-Maktoums have been trendsetters because they never had much oil to begin with. It now accounts for under 5%...
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...Introduction to Sociology-Socio-Autobiography | Floating in a Sea of Cultures | Sarah Hazim Abass | | 31344 | March 22, 2013 | There are certain instances where some individuals believe where they are from properly defines who they are. Each time I am asked, 'where are you from?' I find myself struggling with a response. The short answer would be I am from Iraq and America; however, that is not entirely true. Responding Iraqi/American makes me feel as if I'm selling out my true identity. My Father is Iraqi while my mother is Iraqi with Kurdish, Spanish, and Turkish roots. My identity does not stop there; I was born in Duncan, Oklahoma and moved to Caracas, Venezuela at the age of seven, then moved to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia at the age of 12, and finally moved to the United Arab Emirates at the age of 19. Although I would be classified as a nomad child, this aspect has allowed me to learn about and understand other cultures without assuming my culture is considered normal and superior to others, otherwise known as ethnocentrism. Though now I feel I am able to view other individuals' culture in respect to their own culture, also known as being a culture relativist, I experienced a sense of confusion and anxiety when moving from one culture to another, otherwise known as culture shock. Moving from Duncan to Caracas was my first culture shock. Duncan is a small town where neighbors greet one another as they walk out of their homes to collect the mail or as they rake...
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...The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) is the world's leading oil producing and exporting company. It is a fully-integrated, global petroleum enterprise that manages the world's largest oil reserves – about 260 billion barrels – and also manages the world's fourth largest natural gas reserves. Saudi Aramco is a fully integrated global petroleum enterprise headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, participating in exploration & producing, refining, distribution, shipping, and marketing. With around 54,000 employees globally, representing 56 nationalities, the company is 100% owned by Saudi Arabian Government. Saudi Aramco has affiliates, joint ventures and subsidiary offices in China, Egypt, Greece, Japan, Netherlands, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and the United States.Saudi Petroleum Overseas, Ltd is based in London and provides marketing and ocean transport support services. A subsidiary of Saudi Aramco owns a fleet of oil tankers to transport crude oil to key customers. Saudi Aramco, through subsidiaries, also invests in refineries and distribution networks around the globe. In addition to its headquarters in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province city of Dhahran, Saudi Aramco has affiliates, joint ventures and subsidiary offices in China, Egypt, Japan, the Netherlands, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States. In 2008, Saudi Aramco is celebrating its 75th anniversary...
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...Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) is the world's leading oil producing and exporting company. It is a fully-integrated, global petroleum enterprise that manages the world's largest oil reserves – about 260 billion barrels – and also manages the world's fourth largest natural gas reserves. Saudi Aramco is a fully integrated global petroleum enterprise headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, participating in exploration & producing, refining, distribution, shipping, and marketing. With around 54,000 employees globally, representing 56 nationalities, the company is 100% owned by Saudi Arabian Government. Saudi Aramco has affiliates, joint ventures and subsidiary offices in China, Egypt, Greece, Japan, Netherlands, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and the United States.Saudi Petroleum Overseas, Ltd is based in London and provides marketing and ocean transport support services. A subsidiary of Saudi Aramco owns a fleet of oil tankers to transport crude oil to key customers. Saudi Aramco, through subsidiaries, also invests in refineries and distribution networks around the globe. In addition to its headquarters in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province city of Dhahran, Saudi Aramco has affiliates, joint ventures and subsidiary offices in China, Egypt, Japan, the Netherlands, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States. In 2008, Saudi Aramco is celebrating its 75th anniversary...
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...ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. At Saudi Aramco, we are committed to powering global economic development with adequate and affordable energy and a low carbon future. Better yet, we firmly believe that these era-defining objectives are not mutually exclusive. We employ a multi-pronged strategy that addresses both the production of petroleum and its consumption: through an unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship beyond mere compliance; by instilling operational excellence all along the petroleum value chain; and, most critically, by leveraging innovation and technology. When it comes to the production side of the equation, at Saudi Aramco we’ve already come a long way. Over the past four decades, we’ve reduced our CO2 footprint six-fold, despite rising activity levels; and we’ve reduced gas flaring to well below 1% of annual gas production today. Our multi-faceted efforts continue, as we are about to start a sizeable demonstration project for CO2 from one of our large industrial plants. Looking at the consumption side, great progress has been made. Although the transport sector is responsible for only 13% of global greenhouse gas emissions, innovation and technology could make this even smaller. For example, hybrid vehicles are able to double the average miles per gallon. This is on top of ongoing efforts to increase the efficiency of conventional internal combustion and diesel engines. For example, at Saudi Aramco, one of our principal R&D objectives is to...
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...power. Even the United States, a nation with a long tradition opposing government participation in business, had considered buying part of the Saudi Arabian concession, developed originally by Chevron and Texaco, to guarantee access to strategic supplies of foreign oil. In the end, tradition and company preferences prevailed, and it was Exxon and Mobil rather than the US government which joined Chevron and Texaco to form Aramco after the war. Other countries, with fewer inhibitions about state participation in strategic industries, had long been involved in securing oil supplies for their strategic and economic needs. These states saw control of foreign oil as integral to their international power and prestige. Their activities, especially in the Middle East, also helped to bring down the old oil regime. Serpents in Eden Economic theory tells us that an industry where firms make huge profits soon attracts new firms whose competitive behavior reduces profits for all. This is exactly what happened in the international oil industry. The success of even imperfect cartel arrangements made oil vastly profitable and oil companies among the world's largest and richest firms. As a result, the seven oil majors were increasingly faced with competition from small private firms like Occidental and Getty. These independents were politically active and willing to do whatever was necessary to protect their interests. For example, when NIOC was reorganized, a group of US independents ...
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...The Impact of multinational companies A case study of the energy industry in Saudi Arabia Abstract Contents 1. Introduction 4 1.1. Rationale of the Research 6 1.2. Aims & Objectives of the Research 7 1.3. Key Research Questions 7 2. Literature Review 9 3. Research Methodology 13 4. Key Findings & Discussion 13 5. Conclusion 16 6. References 16 7. Appendices 16 1. Introduction In this era of globalization, there has been a fundamental change in the way international business is being done. Due to the ease of communication and advances in the sophisticated communication systems more and more companies are becoming global and expanding their operations and creating production facilities away from their home countries. This trend has given rise to today’s Multinational Corporations (MNCs) whose role in the international scene is increasing rapidly. With increased international development and cooperation, the MNCs have been able to create such a network that their budgets, organizational structure and influence on the world trade stage rivals many nations [ (UN Conference Proceedings, 2006) ]. With their immense economic power and strong political connections and the fact that globalization is seen as a “Business driving phenomenon”, MNCs are in a strong position to influence the economies of the countries...
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...Saudi Cement Company: “Survival is the name of the game in a very competitive industry” Dr. Salem M. AL-Ghamdi King Fahd University of petroleum and minerals Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Abstract This is a case study on a Saudi Arabian company known in the cement industry. Saudi Cement Company (SCC) is a Saudi joint company established in 1955. The company is listed in the Saudi stock market. The information was collected through a structured questionnaire and from secondary data. The case write-up fits a case study in a strategic management undergraduate and graduate course. Information was organized to provide insights on how the company evolves overtime with an emphasis on strategic issues such as vision and mission, internal analysis via company’s current operation, External analysis using Porter five force model and major strategic issues Keywords: Strategy and policy, Saudi cement industry, Porter five force model, vision and mission, SWOT analysis. COMPANY BACKGROUND Saudi Cement Company (SCC) is a Saudi Joint Company established in 1955. The principal object of the company is to produce cement and cement products and to invest in the cement fields. SCC operates two cement plants in the Hofuf Plant and Ain Dar Plant in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, located about 36 km apart and are both at an approximately equal distance of around 120-130km from King Abdulaziz Port at Dammam. Below is a brief history of the Company: ...
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...CHAPTER 19 International Human Resource Management and Labor Relations Chapter Objectives After studying this chapter, students should be able to: 1. Describe the nature of human resource management in international business. 2. Detail how firms recruit and select managers for international assignments. 3. Explain how international businesses train and develop expatriate managers. 4. Discuss how international firms conduct performance appraisals and determine compensation for their expatriate managers. 5. Analyze retention and turnover issues in international business. 6. Explain basic human resource issues involving nonmanagerial employees. Describe labor relations in international business. LECTURE OUTLINE OPENING CASE: An Emerging Voice for Workers The opening case discusses the changing nature of the Chinese workforce, as workers become more aware of their value to employers. Key Points 1. China is becoming the largest manufacturing center in the world, providing a large number of workers who are willing to work long hours for low pay. 2. Although this is changing, as the workers become more aware of their value to the employer. 3. Wages and working conditions have been improving, which in turn leads to more spending on the part of workers, serving as an economic stimulus...
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...Lost and Found Policy and Procedures A. All Lost and Found receipt will be handled by Operations Supervisor assigned in the Site. B. Item(s) Found of Value, including Cash *Items including, but not limited to: • Backpacks • Cell Phones/Chargers • Computers/Laptops/Ipods • jewelry/watches • Personal identification (including driver’s license, passport, credit cards, Aramco ID, Iqama etc.) • Keys • Umbrellas • Wallets and Purses C. The Process: * If a passenger found an item(s), should immediately hand over to the driver or operations inspector then complete a Lost & Found Card, by: * Inspecting the item(s) in the presence of the person handing in the property, specifically itemizing all contents including money, credit cards, or other valuables. * Attaching a completed Lost & Found Card to the item and recording the Lost & Found Card numbers and details in the Lost & Found Logbook: * The operations supervisor receives will organize the item(s) in the Lost & Found Lock Box and Log the item/s in the Logbook, (typically in a manila envelope); make sure that the item has the Lost & Found Card attach to it. * If owner identification (name, phone number, etc.) is available from the found property, record the owner information in the Lost & Found Logbook. * The Operations Supervisor will write the owner in formal letter and record the communication attempts in the Lost & Found Logbook. * Operations Supervisor will organize the...
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...Current Economic Issues Facing Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is a developing country in the Arabian Gulf region that has been growing dramatically over the past two decades. Saudi Arabia's 2011 population has grown tremendously and is estimated to now be about 26.1 million, including about 5.6 million resident foreigners. Until the 1960s, most of the population was nomadic or semi-nomadic but now due to rapid economic and urban growth, more than 95% of the population is settled now. Out of that 26 million people in Saudi Arabia, is has been found that the annual per capita income is anywhere from $11,500 to 24,500. This sounds kind of ridiculous because the country is known to the world to be oil rich. At first glance, one would view economic statistical indicators and convey the fact Saudi Arabia is a developed nation. However, close analysis of political and social statistical indicators would suggest that their standard of living and individual freedoms are severely suppressed. Believe it or not, this 'developed' nation has abnormalities in its statistical indicators which are similar to those that characterize third world nations. As a person who was born into this culture and is originally of Saudi Arabian descent, I find these statistics hard to believe. During my time there I never witnessed despair or poverty. These indicators and information is why I chose to research this topic and see for myself what this once wealthy nation is in fact doing now. Economic Success...
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...There is a global focus today on energy as an economic resource. Some of the world’s leading nations such as the US, Canada, Brazil are in the research of developing their oil production. Other countries such as China, are focused on purchasing interest in foreign reserves and use their expertise to import the oil to their country. There are many new technologies such as 3D seismic, hydraulically fracturing and directional drilling. These new technologies have opened up new levels of oil discovery increasing its production all around the world, also these technologies is making the production of oil in America much more important than others in the world. Also, there is a greater focus than ever before on the impact of energy production and consumption, in this case oil. Some nations like the UK and the US have very ambitious goals in which they are looking to begin the construction of new nuclear plants that are safer than the older models this will bring a more cost-effective oil. To accomplish this the oil companies have to invest a huge amount of money so they require a large amount of government subsidies and loans to encourage the investment. This has been difficult because the governments have struggle with large deficits and debts so their willingness to back new projects has been difficult in the last years. Despite all of this the supply of oil has been steady. Better science, technology and engineering are being applied to exploration, production and conservation...
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...CURRICULUM VITAE Profile Goal directed, results-oriented, professional Healthcare Manager successfully managed in diverse areas including Nursing Leadership, Clinical Audit, Quality Management, Training and Education. Personnel Information Name: Fatme Khodor Elrifai Sex: Female Date & place of birth: 09-01-1978 Lebanon Address: Specialized Medical Center Hospital -Riyadh Phone work: 0114343800 x 3990 Mobile number: 0502855808 E-mail: f.alrifai@hotmail.com Languages Arabic Fluently written and spoken English Fluently written and spoken French Fluently written and spoken Education 2013- 2014: Ongoing Masters in Healthcare Administration/ Quality Management – Al Jinan University, North of Lebanon 2006 -2007: BS Degree in Nursing Sciences – Bridging Program 2000 – 2003: Three years in the TS-Nursing program, Technical Superior Degree 1997 – 2000: Three years in the Nursing program, Technical Baccalaureate Degree 1993 – 1995: High school education in Saint Joseph, North of Lebanon 1989 – 1993: Secondary school education in Saint Joseph, North of Lebanon - Nursing Leadership & Management (Deputy Director of Nursing at Kingdom Hospital Consulting Clinics, KSA/ Riyadh, 130 Beds, private, CBAHI and JCIA accredited primary healthcare institution. KHCC is providing various range of medical services including, but not limited to, Internal Medicine,...
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...Open University of Malaysia WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE A study submitted to Project Management Department in Saudi Aramco BY Nowier Mohammed Al-Anzi Open University of Malaysia 2009 i Open University of Malaysia WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE A study submitted to Project Management Department in Saudi Aramco Nowier Mohammed Al-Anzi 51060418 Project Paper Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Master of Business Administration Open University of Malaysia 2009 ii DECLARATION Name Student's Number : Nowier Mohammed Al-Anzi : 51060418 I hereby declare that this project paper is the result of my own work, except for quotations and summaries which have been duly acknowledged. I hereby verify this research has not been submitted in substance for any other degree. Signature:ــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــ Date: ـــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــ Supervisor Name: Mr. Iqbal Singh Kaundali Signature:ــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــ Date: ـــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــ iii APPLICATION TO CONDUCT RESEARCH PAPER PART A: STUDENT PARTICULAR 1. Name Student’s Number : Nowier Mohammed Al-Anzi : 51060418 PART B: PARTICULARS ABOUT THE PROJECT 1. Title of the project : Workplace Environment and Its Impact on Employee Performance : To determine the...
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