...Research additional articles and information about the Chilean mine collapse. TITLE: What was the incident that took place? Communication will always come in different forms when dealing with certain situations and the parties receiving the communication. Over 30 workers were trapped after a Chilean copper mine collapsed in 2010. According to "Chile Mining Accident (2010)" (2013), On Aug. 5, 2010, a gold and copper mine near the northern city of Copiapó, Chile caved in, trapping 33 miners in a chamber about 2,300 feet below the surface. For 17 days, there was no word on their fate. As the days passed, Chileans grew increasingly skeptical that any of the miners had survived — let alone all of them. But when a small bore hole reached the miners’ refuge, they sent up a message telling rescuers they were still alive (para. Background). The families of these workers and the news release to society and the other employees of the company would have been told in different communication styles. How we communicate to people will fluctuate depending on the roles of the individual or group and the act that has occurred or will occur. PARAGRAPH III: What would be the potential needs of the families of the miners in receiving a message about this incident? One communication should be directed to the families of the trapped miners PARAGRAPH IV: What would be the potential needs of the company’s employees when receiving a message about this incident? One communication...
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...Chilean Mine Workers Family/Friends: This letter is to inform family and friends on the undetermined cause of what has happened at the gold and coppers mine here in Chile. It is to our understanding that there have been thirty-three Chilean men trapped in the mine. Through a small bore hole messages have been sent to proper authorities that all men are still alive. With our modern day technology a video recorder was placed down a hole to witness that they were all in good health. One main concern that many individuals have asked, has been about the air supply. We would like to also inform everyone that through well-constructed observation, and also the Chilean mine workers, that the ventilation are still in working order which provides a fresh air supply to the men. Water supply is also available through storage tanks. We are working at the best of our abilities to resolve this situation, and deeply apologize for this unknown accident at this time. Internal News: Late breaking news has been announced near a northern city in Copia, Chile. Thirty three Chilean men have been trapped in an underground mine about twenty –three hundred feet below the surface. It is not clear on the cause of this incident at the time, but stay tuned to your local new channel for all information regarding to this undetermined incident. If you’re not near a television then you can locate all matters regarding the Chilean men and current information also via the internet from your local news...
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...Knowing Your Audience Paper and Communication Release “Over 30 Workers Trapped After Chilean Copper Mine Collapse” article By Cindy Lynn Press Release for the families and Public Sad news today for Chilean people we have had a terrible ordeal that just happen: 33 miners are trapped 2,300 feet underground. The buried men, who became known as "Los 33" ("The 33"), were trapped 700 meters (2,300 ft) underground and about 5 kilometers (3 mi) from the mine's entrance via spiraling underground service ramps. The mixed crew of experienced miners and technical support personnel, with less experience working underground, The group has been trapped since Aug. 5. Manalich told AFP that the miners, who are the government was taking steps — from getting doses of anti-depressants for the men to sending down fresh clothes and games — to help keep them physically and mentally fit for the grueling wait ahead. The government has asked NASA and Chile's submarine fleet for tips on survival in extreme, confined conditions, and are looking to send them space mission-like rations. "We hope to define a secure area where they can establish various places — one for resting and sleeping, one for diversion, one for food, another for work," Manalich said. Since then, the miners have been receiving food, water and medicine through three bore-holes. Geologists and engineers are working to open a rescue shaft to the workers, but the government has said it could take up to four months to drill...
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...Investment Attractiveness of the Chilean Wine Industry 1. Introduction Over the past 30 years saw major transformations within the Chilean wine industry, this transformation allowed many of the talented Chilean winemakers on this unique opportunity to produce world class wine with its own unique personality and character. Chile currently is one of the leading nations in the global in the wine industry, currently ranked at 8th as the world’s largest wine producer and ranked 5th as the largest wine exporter. Chile exports a massive 70% from its own wine production making Chile the world’s most globalised wine industry. Even with the enjoyed success by the nation, Chilean wines find themselves facing huge competition globally in different markets as the wines produced in Chile sells at a relatively low average price therefor directly affecting the profit levels in return. (Emeraldinsight, 2010) 2. Factor Conditions As of 2011, Chilean vineyards have been facing shortage of filed workers as most employees are migrating to construction, agriculture director Santa Rita is quoted saying “between 15% and 20% fewer workers now than two years ago” Working in vineyards is not a preferable profession to the locals anymore as they end up working eight hours more just to get the minim wage. (MecrcoPress, 2011) This means finding field workers for the vineyards will prove difficult unless the company is prepared to pay the minimum wage. 2.1 The unemployment rates in general...
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...Kandace H BCOM/275 29 May 2012 Knowing Your Audience Paper and Communication Release Knowing Your Audience Paper and Communication Release On Aug. 5, 2010, a gold and copper mine near the northern city of Copiapó, Chile caved in, trapping 33 miners in a chamber about 2,300 feet below the surface. For 17 days, there was no word on their fate. As the days passed, Chileans grew increasingly skeptical that any of the miners had survived. But when a small bore hole reached the miners’ refuge, they sent up a message telling rescuers they were still alive. From the beginning of this tragic event communication needs to be designed from the bottom up (figuratively). It is important to inform and communicate with the team of rescue workers, medical personnel, technicians and mining experts, journalist, family members and the trapped miners. Taking into consideration there are different roles and different people in the audience, the potential needs of each receiving the information is considerably different. With the team of rescue workers, medical personnel, technicians, and mining experts there is going to be a more direct method of receiving a message. Knowing their job and position direct communication is what they rely on to get the trapped miners out. The trapped miners are also going to need a direct method of receiving information but in a more sensitive way. Letting them know that help is on the way, trying to stay calm, involving them and keeping them motivated...
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...Chilean Wine Industry’s National Competitiveness Using Porters National Diamond. Part 1: Porters National Diamond model is used to analyse a firm’s ability to compete in a home market, their ability to compete in a foreign international market and to recognise the particular country and market within that, which a firm would be suited to expanding into. In doing so it analyses the viability of a nation to compete in any given market. The model is described by Ozlem Oz (1999) as “a dynamic system which all elements interact and reinforce each other”. The elements to which this refers are; Factor Conditions, Demand Conditions, Firm Strategy, Structure and Rivalry, and Related and Supporting Industries. These main elements are supplemented with Political and Chance factors which influence all of them. The model explains the relationship between related industries and how this helps successful development. Porter believed that a healthy competition would drive the firms to be innovative. With a competitive market, people have more choice and this provides great market research availability to find out what people want. Fig.1, Michael Porter, Porter’s National Diamond (1990) Throughout this report an analysis of the Chilean wine industry’s competitiveness at an international level will be carried out. Care will also be taken when considering how well the company in question will be suited to expanding into this market. The diagram above, figure 1, displays...
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...Part One: The Chile Wine Industry The Chilean wine industry has experienced various transformations over the past 30 years – its quality revolution led by the complete technological renovation during the 1980s, the export boom of the 1990s, and the new terror developments during the 2000 decade. This transformation has allowed a new generation of talented viticulturists and winemakers to capitalize on Chile’s viticultural paradise and to produce World Class Wines of unique character and personality. Chile is the world’s eighth largest wine producer and the fifth largest exporter, reaching a market share of 8% by volume of the global international wine market at the close of 2010. However, and most importantly, Chile exports 70% of its wine production, making it the world’s most globalized wine industry, with great flexibility, innovation and a long-term commitment to quality and service. With 150 destination countries and 1.5 billion consumers for each year, Chilean wines are positioned as the country’s most emblematic and best known world ambassador. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Chileans adopted advanced technology and invested in new machinery for optimizing the winemaking process in the field. The winemaker offered an innovative higher-quality product that was conducive to the development of new wine varieties. Later producers also perfected their wine cellars and invested in better labels and packing, such as boxes, bottles and cartons, that were more attractive to...
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...Abstract Chilean miners trapped in a mine for 69 days were the longest rescue attempt ever. The help and support of the Chilean people, government, employee workers and family members were so supportive of each other; they showed a united front that helped this rescue attempt to go much smoother. For Chilean miners would this be enough support to help those that are sick to find the strength to hold on so that they reacquaint with their love ones. Will the drilling company be able to produce a drill that will be able to go down that deep and rescue the miners? Will it take them three or four months to drill a hole before the miners are free? Thirty-Three Chilean workers trapped in a mine Thirty-three Chilean miners trapped in a mine in San Jose under Atacama Desert with very little oxygen, food and water. All thirty-three miners were underground for 17 days before their first contact from the outside world. Codelco mining company is a state owned company in Chile, that was in charge to drill three small bore holes into the ground which was the first break through to reach the workers, allowing the rescuers to be able to communicate with them and send them food and medicine. The companies plan was to bore a rescue hole that would pull the miners up from 2,300 feet of the earth. First, they have to drill a pilot hole in the earth that is similar to a borehole. This would make the hole wide enough to establish some form...
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...Feasibility Analysis: Chilean Subsidiary Matthew Dommer Cornerstone University Introduction GMS Inc. is a privately held manufacturer of premium outdoor apparel based in the United States. At present, corporate headquarters and the company’s sole 80,000 square foot manufacturing facility are located in Charleston, South Carolina due to shipping port access and the state’s right-to-work status. Raw fabrics are purchased from international vendors and US suppliers and include nylon/natural weaves, Gortex, manufactured high efficiency liners, and down fillers. GMS products are sold through upscale retail outlets generally specializing in performance outdoor apparel used in alpine skiing. Annual sales are at 100,000 units per year with gross revenue of $20,000,000. Total current employees are 100. GMS has developed plans for a new line of outer apparel utilizing a liner made from an Alpaca premium long fiber weave with a Gortex laminate. Alpaca was chosen for its superiority to wool and other natural fibers. It has higher durability, softness, water repellency, and broader thermal properties than wool. It is flexible at very cold temperatures, has inherent stretch for mobility, retains thermal properties when wet, and is hypoallergenic. It is therefore better suited to this intended purpose than most manufactured fibers. As a renewable resource and biodegradable product, alpaca fiber is consistent with GMS environmental policies and offers the opportunity to...
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...massive impact on how things turnout for a company in a particular country. Multi-Products Inc. encountered many problems in Chile as well. Socially, Chilean culture tends to be more reserved. People here are self-centered and don’t look beyond their immediate circle of friends and family. Difference in educational backgrounds and differences regarding recent political history have polarized society. Technology plays a pivotal role as well in bringing in clients and aligning work in an integrated system. When one looks at how Chile has moved from a command economy to a market economy you can actually look at the massive change that has taken place. Numerous companies have been privatized after decades of being in the public sector. U.S retailors that have moved in from North America have also caused a change in nature of Chilean retailors. Environmentally, small central area dominates in terms of population, north Chile has mineral wealth and the southern region is rich in forests and grazing lands. Politically, Chile moved to having a very stable government compared to the anarchy in the pre-90’s era. Chilean law required Multi-Products Inc. to set up a manufacturing unit within the country if they wanted to sell products as well. Ethical challenges would involve creating a fair and stable structure in terms of compensation, as Chileans were not happy with the varied extreme compensation methods. Multi-Products Inc. was also facing a host of problems of its own. One of the managers...
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...Over 30 Workers Trapped After Chilean Copper Mine Collapse” Over 30 Workers Trapped After Chilean Copper Mine Collapse” John B. Lopez III BCOM/275 October 24, 2011 Over 30 Workers Trapped After Chilean Copper Mine Collapse” On August 5, 2010, in San José, Chilea, a small copper operation owned by Minera San Esteban Primera, suffered a cave-in leaving 33 workers trapped underground. While the incident ultimately left the workers all alive in the end it raised many eyebrows as to the safety oversight the local government has over companies and also the safety practices of the company it’s self. Rescue workers drilled holes in an attempt to locate the miners, but there was no official confirmation whether they would be alive after four days with limited food, water and oxygen. In the form of communication, this was a grave mistake by the company. Anytime a company experiences a tragic accident where loved ones lives are at stake there must be a feeling of control and order displayed by the company. This can often times be accomplished by the director of the rescue operation and owner of the company addressing the families of the workers in danger during a live press conference. During the conference the company should first proclaim that workers are all safe and alive if that is the case. That will put the families at ease and distress the situation. Next, explain what happen and why. Tell everyone...
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...Introduction The month of September coincides with the onset of the spring season in Chile. And with it comes Chile’s most celebrated festival – even more than Christmas – Fiestas Patrias. Literally meaning “Patriotic parties”, Chileans gather in large numbers to celebrate their country, culture, independence and all things Chilean. Fiestas Patrias Within Chile the Fiestas Patrias are often referred to as the Dieciocho, or "18th" because the celebration occurs on September 18. Unofficially, the celebration can last for around a week. For days before and after September 18, the Dieciocho, the country celebrates with parades, festivities, drinking, dancing, eating traditional Chilean food, music. And so on. “ The Fiestas Patrias of Chile consists of two days: * September 18,known as the “Independence Day” in commemoration of the proclamation of the First Governing Body of 1810, and marking the beginning of the Chilean independence process. * September 19, known as the "Day of the Glories of the Army". “ [Source: Wikipedia.org] Celebrations Chileans celebrate their independence with great fanfare and exuberance. Large shelters called ramadas, which have a dance floor and are generally open-air, are constructed and this is where Chileans gather to drink, sing and dance. These ramadas have food...
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...Over 30 workers trapped after Chilean copper mine collapse Week 4 BCOM/275 – Business Communications and Critical Thinking October 18, 2011 Over 30 Workers trapped after Chilean mine collapse. Draft 1. To all family members as per company protocol, the main point of communication to inform of the progress done to the rescue of “the 33”. It has been a long and stressful journey, not possessing enough resources has directed the company to find other ways to proceed to the rescue including considering all kinds of safety factors, to make sure once the trapped mine workers resurface, every one of them will be in the best conditions to rejoined the work, family and everyday activities in their lives as if the mine collapse had never happened. The company understands the family concerns and would like to address them one by one. Because would be a hard task to accomplish, we will try to sum up most of the important information for the rescue plans for 2010 Copiapó mining accident. Company has implemented three plans to rescue the workers which involve an Australian built strata 950 model raise borer type drilling rig, a Schramm Incorporated. T130XXD air core drill owned by Geotec S.A., and a powerful Canadian Built RIG-421 oil drilling rig operated by Calgary – based Precision drilling Corporation. Information for drilling operations will also be provided in detail to employees. The rescue plans crew had developed a way to rescue the miners one by one...
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...(a) To what extent can MontGras control its own market position, as opposed to being dominated 7by the country-of-origin effect, and be perceived as a “Chilean Wine”? Changing the overall image of its companies wines are added to its market positioning strategy. Even though the branding as a Chilean Wine is easily applied onto MontGras, there are many factors in its control which can make sure that the company dominates the market by having a bigger share as it wants to. MontGras though being smaller than some Chilean wineries, it has been able to stand out due to its interest in high quality wines. The company wants to establish itself as the ‘low price yet high quality’ provider of wines. This is directly related to the seeds, the soil and the production methods. The company was able to affirm that its resources are on par with other high class wineries in one way or the other. Fortunately, studies also show an increase in the number of consumers for the higher quality wines (Reserva) and a minor decline in the demand for the lesser quality (Varietal) wines. The marketing has to be different for every region. Most people with very little information about wines conveniently relate price with quality. Chilean wines thereby being priced lower than other brands were inevitably being considered not so superior in quality. Since that is not the case, MontGras is trying to change its current reputation. It wants to emphasise on its higher end wines such as the Reservas and the...
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...Field Study – Chilean Wine Industry Chile country analysis 1. Country Profile: i. Population: 16,634,603. About 90% of them are classified as white people and mestizos. ii. Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP). Current spot rate: 0.001924 USD/CLP iii. GDP: Its estimate GDP for 2013 is $285.703 billion (38th in the world ranking). It had been growing constantly since 1997 until 2009 (global crisis). Adjusting it at PPP (reflects real purchasing power) it rises to $341.914 billion (43rd in the world ranking). iv. Income distribution: Since July 2013, Chile is considered a high-income economy. The percentage of Chileans beyond the poverty line was only 11.5% back in 2009. In addition, 64% of the population benefits from government welfare programs, which include poor people and those in risk of becoming poor. Nevertheless, the income distribution is still far from being equal, as shown by the GINI Index of 0.503 (2011). This index hasn’t varied much for the past 20 years. v. Approach to International Trade: Since early decades after independence, Chile has always had active involvement in international affairs. Consistent economic policies since the 1980’s have contributed to a steady economic growth, much of it thanks to its international trade. It currently has the highest degree of economic freedom in South America (7th in the world). In the past 15 years Chile has also signed free trade agreements with more than 10 countries (including Japan,...
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