...Seacoast Science Center (SSC) Class Preparation Questions/Activities Perform a General/Marco Environmental Analysis as it relates to SSC. P-The New Hampshire Parks Department and IBM give grant money annually to the Seacoast science Center. E-As the internet grows and the amount of money will spend on luxury activities dwindles , the Seacoast science center must deal with declining numbers of museum goers. S-Science related attractions have recently been declining in interest amongst the general population as sports and ambiguous entertainment grow . T-A lot of research has been done and seems to be plateauing , plus there is only so much money that states and lenders will give to update technology that only analyzes science not just progression in it. E-The science center seems to not be leaving that big of a carbon footprint. L-The increasing sea level is beginning to remove some of the nearby beach from the center’s property. Not many regulations have been put on the science center. Perform a Porter’s 5 Forces Industry Analysis as it relates to SSC. (Note: The amount of information you have about the different forces varies tremendously. Also, many not-for-profits like SSC have two customer groups, as Visitors and Donors can both be considered customers. Take this into account as you do your analysis.) Threat of New Entrants: (Low) The seacoast Science center is specific to the region of new hampshire. Anything within a 50 mile radius...
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...The Pacific Science Center Introduction The pacific science center is a non-profit museum that deals with scientific artifacts. It is located in the Seattle downtown and just next to the Space Needle. Pacific science center is a popular destination in the state in relation to science. The center focuses on environmental ecology including wetland and nature awareness. The center provides travelling exhibits that includes outreach programs, science education vans and even science on wheels. The center has created a niche market primarily centered on science that relates to understanding the necessity for water and natural ecology. In addition, the center provides an ideal setting to teach individuals that seek to become science teachers (Pacific Science Center, 2013). This provides a variety in relation to the organization generating some form of revenue. The mission statement of the pacific science center is to inspire a lifelong interest in science, math and technology by engaging diverse communities through interactive and innovative exhibits and programs. Its vision statement: We envision communities where children and adults are inspired by science, understand its basic principles and bring their scientific curiosity and knowledge to bear in the world (Guidestar). History The center originated from the US Science pavilion, which was part of the 1962 world fair in Seattle. The pavilion became the World of Science known as the Pacific Science Center. In addition...
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...has to offer. This will give you a sense of where you what to go and when. I enjoy the thrill of adventure and enjoy traveling to places. I have never been to the Oregon coast, so I decided to plan a trip there and find out what attractions they have to offer me. By googling “the Oregon Coast” the first website that I came across was the “Oregon Coast Visitors Association” link (Oregon Coast Visitors Association, 2008). This website’s home page displayed a slide show of pictures of the coast and a map that you are able to click on different areas to find out more information. I clicked on the Newport link and discovered the Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Hatfield Marine Science Center. With two attractions now in mind I was able to google both the Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Hatfield Marine Science Center. Both of these fun and exciting places are among the many where you can explore your imagination and the unique world that lives under the ocean. The Oregon Coast Aquarium...
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...1. Does Monsanto maintain an ethical culture that can effectively respond to various stakeholders? No, it does not. Monsanto have tried, but still fails to even create an ethical culture that can effectively respond to various stakeholders. Considering how many problems over how long of a time Monsanto has made them, they constantly get legislation regarding their product passed in countries, including America, through unethical means. However, the company used the concept of Social Responsibility and Business Ethics to create a reputation value to various stakeholders. For instance, Monsanto gave fifteen million dollars to Donald Danforth Plant Science Center to do crop research in Africa. Also, the fund helped Brazilian children to maintain good health and basic hygiene. In addition, Monsanto supported students who want to study agriculture. But, Monsanto Company’s regulation had become financial burden to many farmers. Farmers who buy seeds from Monsanto could not save for future plant. Else, Farmers will have to pay for Monsanto when they find out. Furthermore, Monsanto produced products that involved in the risk of animals and human health. Some of Monsanto’s actions should considered moral temptation. 2. Compare the benefits of growing GM seeds for crops with the potential negative consequences of using them. Benefits: - Farmers could expect better yields if they used GM seeds. - Farmers can now grow more crops in smaller amount of land which in effect would increase...
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...1. Monsanto does try to maintain an ethical culture for stackholders in various different ways. Monsanto used ethics and social responsibility to form a reputation to its stakeholders. They did this by supporting youth programs and donating nearly $1.5 million in scholarships to students who want to pursue agriculture-related degrees. In addition, they gave a $15 gift to the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center to do crop research in Africa. Also, the fund helped the “Healthy Children, Healthy Future” program, which seeks to reduce diseases in Brazilian children through education of good health and basic hygiene. However, Monsanto’s dominance in the industry has burdened farmers in that farmers cannot reuse the seeds purchased year after year, they must purchase new seeds every year. If farmers are caught doing so, they must pay Monsanto. 1. Monsanto also faces challenges because of the lingering concerns over the safety and the environmental impact of its products. 2. Monsanto began using GMO seeds in the 1990s because of farmers concerns of the failing crops. The advantages that came from the arrival of GMO seeds included doubling the amount of crops farmers were able to grow in the same acre. This resulted in farmers tripling profits whom used these GMO seeds. Due to the effectiveness and the profits being drawn by using these seeds, farmers are likely to continue to use them. The uses of these seeds also cause concerns. Consumers became weary of the health concerns...
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