...in San Bernardino, CA it was the first drive- in for the franchisee. Later in the business they hired Ray Korc to become the franchisee agent and with his help McDonalds became a franchisee known in every household. Today, the McDonalds organization is a world-wide franchisee that operates in 120 countries. McDonalds is defined as the organization with a worldwide system to create menus for all cultures. The franchisee operates under a system that prepares, assembles and packages quickly prepared foods that sold at a moderate price. “This system McDonald’s created is the largest fast-food system in the world the company has pioneered food and quality specifications (HRM pg.625).” With McDonalds serving countries across the world for decades and in to the New Millennium revenue reached 22.8 billion in 2007. Financial Information in August of 2014 McDonalds has faced a crisis with shrinking sales “In 2013, McDonald’s reported a decline in U.S. “sales and a big drop off in customer traffic, breaking a 10-year streak of gains in a market that generates 30% of sales.” McDonald’s restaurants are seeing a decrease in sales this has to do with the economy customers are looking for lower prices on the menus. The 2013 reports show a drop in sales for the franchise. The McDonalds CEO Don Thompson resigns from his job in August 2014 he just couldn’t keep up with the demands of the new millennium. McDonald’s has hired a new CEO Mike Andres whom is a former executive of McDonald who left...
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...Knowledge Over Five Decades in Nursing Research Publications Nursing Research March/April 2002 Volume 51 Number 2 Pages 74 - 85 Jacquelyn H. Flaskerud Janna Lesser Elizabeth Dixon Nancy Anderson Francisco Conde Sue Kim Deborah Koniak-Griffin Aaron Strehlow Dorothy Tullmann Inese Verzemnieks Abstract Background: Considerable attention has been focused recently on conducting research on the health disparities experienced by some Americans as the result of poverty, ethnicity, and/or marginalized social status. Nursing research has a major role to play in developing this body of knowledge. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review the contributions that Nursing Research made through its publications over the last five decades in developing the body of tested knowledge about health disparities in vulnerable groups and to analyze the progress made. Methods: Criteria for reviewing the literature were established. All Nursing Research publications between 1952 and 2000 were searched manually, indexes of each year's bound volumes were reviewed, and computer searches were conducted. Included in the review were research reports, research briefs, and methodology articles. Results: Seventy-nine papers were found that met basic criteria for inclusion. The number of relevant publications increased each decade, with a sizable increase in numbers since 1990, and may be related to the social, political, and economic climate of each decade. The research...
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...officers and men of the Air Force, ITBP and NDRF who sacrificed their lives to save others. We are also deeply pained that we lost the submarine, INS Sindurakshak in an accident yesterday. Eighteen brave sailors are feared to have lost their lives. The accident is all the more painful because the Navy had recently achieved two major successes in the form of its first nuclear submarine, INS Arihant and the aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant. We pay homage to the brave hearts we have lost. We also congratulate the Navy on its successes. Brothers and Sisters, We achieved independence in 1947 under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. If we look at our subsequent journey, we would find that our country has seen major changes every ten years. In the decade beginning 1950, India took its first steps as a democratic republic under the leadership of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru. We established institutions like the Atomic Energy Commission, Planning...
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...of passageways. We are leaving one and move to the next. When we reach college we will start over another journey. We will meet new people, make new friendship and learn new things. We will grow older, more mature, more responsible and independent. After that, we are left to pass through the unmapped area and that is our future. As I gaze over the many faces I witness today, discernment of individuals are washed away. I no longer see students as they were; I see them as what they will be. So, rather than a young boy failing all his subjects and getting reds in his card, I see the next Isaac Newton making new discoveries. I know this gymnasium holds the future’s great leaders and that all of us will contribute to the fabric of the next decade in some way. You know comrades, until now I can’t believe I am...
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...While I previously thought of the 1980s as a corybantic era where big hair, bright clothes, and rock music existed, and little else occurred, I now understand that this decade was much more complex than that. While researching, I discovered that the 1980s was a decade composed of multiple issues and topics, many of which are still significant today. There has been a ripple effect throughout time and many of issues that were relevant in this decade we are still dealing with the repercussions of the decisions that were made. Fascinatingly, it was during this decade that the Aids epidemic came to the forefront of the American people’s minds and medical technology and medicine advanced tenfold. Moreover, from the 1980s emerged many technologies...
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...THE NEXT DECADE The Next Decade is a book written by George Friedman, and emphasizes The United States’ relationships with other nations. The book addresses some technological and economic problems and well as explaining empires and republics on the rise during the following decade. The Next Decade is a comprehensive and remarkable analysis that encompasses the issues and benefits for being a super power. The United States has unintentionally become a global empire, and the role of the United States President is to serve as the world’s most important political diplomat. It is noted that the President must be able to at least promote the quintessential virtues, ethics, and tradition of the one of the greatest countries in the world. The greatest battle of the decade is predicted to be how the United States will react to leadership that will be interested in the economic dealings rather than serving the American people. Friedman made a bold and unshakable declaration: America is an imperial empire. He gives the overview of what America will be facing in the upcoming years which includes balance of power. Also America could lose itself as a Republic. The book starts with a summarized historical background and explains current political situations that are happening globally. It then analyzes each geographical region and assessment plans. The Next Decade is a comprehensive and remarkable analysis that encompasses the issues and benefits for being a super power. A main theme of the...
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...The 1960s was a decade filled with change. It started out with optimism among America’s youth that was unprecedented in history. Before too long headlines of civil rights, university reform, pacifist movement against the Vietnam War, women’s rights, and sexual liberation were made and the “Camelot” vision was quickly shattered. America’s youth began to revolt against the establishment and the foregone conclusion that they would adopt the lifestyle of their parents. In ten short years societal norms were turned completely around. Never before had change happened so quickly or been driven by the same group. This rapid change is breathtaking, considering most young people are generally naïve and disinterested in events outside their immediate scope. I have therefore decided to investigate what role the media played in the youth revolutions of the 1960s. This paper will identify media’s influence in driving change and analyze relationships between media, specific historical events, and the reaction of America’s youth. This will be achieved by looking at both primary and secondary sources to determine how much influence the media played in manipulating America’s youth via songs, marketing, and select writings. The media industry’s reaction to the social and technological upheavals of the twentieth century was to encapsulate the mantra “youth as fun” and sell it to America’s teens. . It was the social exposure that the media promoted that resulted in the heightening...
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...Andrea Smart L. Singleton English 102, RZ6 April 8, 2011 The “New” Decade The Twenties were known as “the Roaring Twenties” and “the Jazz Age.” These nicknames represent exactly what the Twenties were. The changes that happened during this time were good and bad, but they were mostly positive. Women had the right to vote, they were becoming modernized, and jazz became a new sound. This decade should be viewed exactly as it is. This decade was a time of great change for America in general. Before the “flapper” emerged, “the Gibson Girl was the rage”. The Gibson Girl was inspired by Charles Dana Gibson’s drawings. She was the total opposite of the “flapper” that was soon to come. She was able to participate in some sports including golf, roller skating, and bicycling. She had long hair, and her attire was a long, straight skirt with a shirt that had a high collar (Rosenberg). She was not a risk taker and did not date. After the “Gibson Girl” came the “flapper.” The term came from Great Britain. It described a young girl still in the middle of becoming a woman (Rosenberg). It literally was defined as “a fledgling, yet in the nest, and vainly attempting to fly while its wings have only pinfeathers” (G. Stanley). “She smoked, drank, danced, and voted. She cut her hair, [and] wore make-up…” (Rosenberg). The women in those days had a hard time accepting this new style. The “flapper” was a girl that loved to dance. She needed her clothes to allow her to move freely, so she changed...
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...Tommy Duong Mr. Kellogg World History Period 4 5/27/14 Dan and I had to do the years 1840-1869 for our decade project. The topics that we discussed were leaders, wars, standard of living, economic problems/prosperity, acts of aggression, and new technology. The leader at the time was Nicholas I from 1825-1855. After his death, he was succeeded by Alexander II that reigned from 1855-1881. Nicholas did not like serfdom, which was a member of the lowest feudal class, attached to the land owned by a lord and required to perform labor in return for certain legal or customary rights. He wanted to abolish it but did not because he feared the aristocracy and believed they might turn against him if he abolished serfdom. When Alexander II came to power, he completely abolished serfdom granting freedom to 12 million serfs and land to peasant communes. In 1864 most local government in the European part of Russia was organized into provincial and district zemstva. Zemstvo was a form of local government which were made up of representatives for each district that were responsible for local schools, public health, roads, prisons, and food supply. The district zemstvos elected executive committees and delegates to the provincial assemblies. Resources were scarce due to the defeat in the Crimean war. There were insufficient rail lines in the railway system and the production rate of weapons and machinery decreased by a lot. The standard of living in Russia was very bad. There were millions...
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...Ibm Decades of Transformation 1) What factors led to IBM’s success during the 1960’s and 1970s and its problems during the late 1980 and early1990s? IBM’s success in the 1960’s and 1970’s was driven by the vision of CEO Thomas Watson Jr. as evidenced by IBM’s $5 billion development investment into the System/360, “the biggest privately financed commercial project ever”. The System/360, “transformed the industry”, along with IT innovations such as development of the FORTRAN, the hard disk, the floppy disk, IBM supermarket checkout station, and an early version of the automatic teller machine”. Mr. Watson’s vision and or innovation required acquiring talent by making IBM, “the best place to work”. The late 80’s and 90’s became riddled with problems as a result of a lost vision and increasing costs. IBM’s lost vision included not predicting the problems of converting from a lease-oriented business into a sales oriented business, need for network consultants, and the evolution of the PC. Finally, costs went up faster than revenues causing lower profits. 2) What did Gerstner do when he assumed the role of CEO in April 1993? Evaluate Gerstner’s approach in crisis management. How well did he perform as a turnaround manager? What challenges did he face as he attempted to position the company for growth? In 1993, Gerstner put the customer first, consolidated costs and looked to the future. His approach to the crisis in 1993 was to get involved with IBM’s customers...
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...The 1950s Decade The 1950s was a time of extraordinary inventions and famous individuals. This decennium had historic people and events from all over the world, especially America. While some may argue that this decade was one less memorable than other time periods, these nine years are years that people should never dismiss from their minds. These years include our change of understanding the universe, new gadgets that are widely used all across the world, and a time with unforgettable faces. In my essay, I will be writing about interesting history, a kitchen device popularly used today, and a well-known actress. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has arguably become the world’s premier source for exploration that pushed...
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...According to this article written by Gordon Hanson that I found in my research, during the 1990’s, Mexico experienced what some have called a “decade of globalization.” During these years, Mexico opened up many of its trade restrictions, reduced its tariffs, and signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with both Canada and the U.S. These actions had easily apparent positive effects on the national economy of Mexico, but it has not particularly benefited all of the country’s citizens. From a general perspective, according to the article I mentioned earlier, “the share of international trade in Mexico’s GDP has nearly tripled, rising from 11% in 1980 to 32% in 2002.” Because of this, globalization has contributed greatly to increased...
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...1) What factors led to IBM’s success during the 1960’s and 1970s and its problems during the late 1980 and early1990s? IBM’s success in the 1960’s and 1970’s was driven by the vision of CEO Thomas Watson Jr. as evidenced by IBM’s $5 billion development investment into the System/360, “the biggest privately financed commercial project ever”. The System/360, “transformed the industry”, along with IT innovations such as development of the FORTRAN, the hard disk, the floppy disk, IBM supermarket checkout station, and an early version of the automatic teller machine”. Mr. Watson’s vision and or innovation required acquiring talent by making IBM, “the best place to work”. The late 80’s and 90’s became riddled with problems as a result of a lost vision and increasing costs. IBM’s lost vision included not predicting the problems of converting from a lease-oriented business into a sales oriented business, need for network consultants, and the evolution of the PC. Finally, costs went up faster than revenues causing lower profits. 2) What did Gerstner do when he assumed the role of CEO in April 1993? Evaluate Gerstner’s approach in crisis management. How well did he perform as a turnaround manager? What challenges did he face as he attempted to position the company for growth? In 1993, Gerstner put the customer first, consolidated costs and looked to the future. His approach to the crisis in 1993 was to get involved with IBM’s customers. Gerstner attended sales meetings, created...
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...The Brain The brain is known to be the most complex part of the human body. It weighs around three-pounds and is where the intelligence, senses (smell, touch, sight, hearing, and touch), initiator of body movement, and behavior is processed. For centuries, the brain has been examined and researched, but nobody really knew how it worked, not until the last 10 years. The last 10 years, scientists and researchers have learned more about the brain than the past centuries of brain research. This is why the 1990’s are known as the “Decade of the Brain”. The brain is broken into three basic units: the forebrain, the midbrain, and the hindbrain. The part of the brain that everyone is familiar with is the forebrain, the wrinkle-like part of the brain in which is primarily made up of the...
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...A DECADE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE AT UNILEVER 7 November 2012 • Originally founded in 1872, and incorporated in 1929, Unilever was facing a difficult time when upon their discovery that the organizational architechture and strategy they were employing was not benefiting the company. • The company was under a decentralized structure for generations. o Managers looking for a change o The decision was to go global • It was mid-1990 and initial changes were made with minmal results. o Managers tried again and rebuilt the company from the inside out o Between 1990-1996 Unilever introduced the concept based on regional business groups o The groups and divisions coordinated activities in the regions • It is now the year 2000 a slight change was apparent; however, the company was still behind their competitors. Again, management decides change is warranted o Unilever decides change the number of brands form 1600 to 400 o Reduce the number of manufacturing plants from 380 to 280 o Management wants all of this completed by the year 2004 • It is extremely difficult to change. The process is compounded when you are a multinational business trying to reshape your thumbprint. That in itself can take years Unilever managed to change and they no doubt are yet continuing to perfect that change. As we can only get better. A DECADE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE AT UNILEVER Change while yet simple to say is one of the most difficult processes to perform. It...
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