...Family Dollar needs set annual objectives and create policies so they stay in business and maintain their profits. An annual objective is right only when it is Quantitative, Measurable, Realistic and Timed (David, page 134). Following the criteria mentioned above our team has come up with several annual objectives which will help Family Dollar maintain their profit as well as grow more. Objective 1: Lower annual cost of sales from 63.8% to 60%. Objective 2: Boost annual return on investments (ROI) from 5.3% to 6.5 %. Objective 3: Lower annual selling, general and administrative expenses from 28.7% to 26%. Objective 4: Boost annual sales growth from 2.9% to 3.2%. Objective 5: Strive for price stock price appreciation equal to S&P 500 average Objective 6: Maintain a positive cash flow Objective 7: Boost firms reputation with customers and investors Objective 8: Capture growth opportunities Objective 9: Introduce a new line of products Objective 10: Support Family Dollar’s overall commitment to excellence in service. Objective 11: Family Dollar’s goal of employee development. Objective 12: Support the organizations culture by keeping co-workers informed of any new initiative or strategy the company will take. Policies for Family Dollar: 12.2 Policies allow lower level management to make decisions in a day to day basis without having to consult with higher level management. Business policy defines the scope or spheres within which decisions...
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...Individual Performance & Development Plan |Full Name: | |Employee Number: |Division / Department: Operations | |Position Title: Management Trainee |Location/ Business: Port of Batangas | |Position Start Date: |Date Value Drivers/Objectives set: January 2010 | |Manager/Appraiser: Ms. Josephine S. Cudal |Date of Mid Year review: | |Review Period From: To: July 2010 to Oct 2010 |Date of Year End review: | |Section 1: Value Drivers / Objectives | |Value Driver / Objective 1 |Weight 20% | |Description : Acquire Perspective on Safety Key Drivers and Programs to address them; Gain first hand Safety issues|Mid Year Review | |of Operations. ...
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...Memorandum To: Nancy Innella From: John Hayes Date: 7/3/2016 Re: Presenting Staffing and Scheduling Ideas _____________________________________________________ Staffing Challenges _____ I am so grateful to have a mentor. Currently my mind is in a whirlwind trying to contemplate my options relative to staffing. Several things are impacting my decisions. Any feedback you can provide would be appreciated. I will try to summarize the issues. Summary of Current Staffing and Budget for Medical-Surgical beds ------------------------------------------------- Currently, Christ Advocate has a total nursing hours per patient in medical-surgical of 8.93 for the 394 authorized beds. Since the hospital has chosen to not use LPN employees, the nursing staff is a mix of RNs and assistants. Since the budget is set for this year, in an attempt to increase efficiency and decrease readmits, I propose that staffing remain at 8.93 with an increase in RNs to at least 7.0 and decrease assistants to 1.93. With this mix, the budget will be increase by approximately $4K. These monies can be recouped in the decrease of Medicare penalty by having more RN hours per patient thereby decreasing Christ Advocate 30-day readmission rate of identified patients (Illinois Department of Public Health 2016). ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Impact of Medicare Reimbursement bonus/penalty on staffing Christ Advocate Medical...
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...A REPORT ON THE EXPERIENCE AGAINST THE OBJECTIVES SET OUT IN THE MODULE ACTION PLAN FOR 5ED004. BY KIMBERLEY WILLETTS DATE: 15/05/15 Acknowledgements I would like to thank my facilitator and the rest of the staff at my work placement for the opportunity and guidance during my placement. Introduction I undertook work experience in a primary school setting in my local area. They are a primary learning academy which gives them more freedom of the curriculum, staff pay, school hours and shape of the academic year. The school motto is ‘child-centred, learning focused’ which is evident in the ethos of the school. ‘The quality of education provided by this school is outstanding because all the major elements of the schools work are at least good’ (Ofsted, 2007, p4). The aim of placement is to gain more confidence and experience of the primary school setting and the role of teachers. See specific objectives in Appendix 1. Findings: Objective 1 (See Appendix 1) was achieved although it could do with being developed. As set out in my aims every opportunity presented to engage in group work was taken. On a few occasions I worked with children of a lower ability or children that have difficulty concentrating. This was challenging as it meant that each child needed the same amount of attention and support. To keep children engaged I communicated effectively using clear and concise language. ‘Good communication at work involves being able to relate to people from different...
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...Co-op Project Management Grid Objectives and Tasks: Objective 1: Arange a better scheduling method to help cashiers better accommodate customers more affectively by ……. Task: placing cashiers on registers that will not affect the traffic flow of the customers when their shift ends….2 hours Task: split the schedule in to two sides, since there’s always a busier side; the grocery side stays the busiest….3 hours Task: make sure to send cashiers to breaks and lunches on time effectively and to make both sides flow smoothly….3hours Task: make sure to view schedule at beginning of the shift to make sure areas have coverage at the end of shifts and enough to check-out customers…..3hours Total hours for objective one:11 hours Objective 2: develop a safety plan for cart pushers, and analyze a better method for scheduling duties, and using different techniques to make sure it’s a clean environment. Parking lot is clear of carts, and trash is picked up by……. Task: view the schedule ahead of time and schedule cart pushers to work on specific areas outside, and inside of the store…..2hours Task: once assigned a duty, report to ma or any other customer service manager when the task is completed, so that they can start on another task….2 hours Task: Assign three to four cart pushers a day rotating specific tasks and duties so that there is enough coverage during that day…..3 hours Task: Develop a plan to come up and assign recycling bins and putting trash in the trash cans, to...
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...ILLUMINA ’11 PRESENTS “SWADES” We, the people MavericksAbhishake Dixit Animesh Ankit Dubey Ashish Gauba Paresh Adnani Saurav Labana Sudeep Shouche 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Game Objectives.....................................................................................................................................3 Relevance of the Theme.........................................................................................................................4 The Plot…………........................................................................................................................................5 The Characters.............................................................................................................................. 6 The Game Structure .............................................................................................................................. 7 Scene I…………..........................................................................................................................................7 Scene II………….......................................................................................................................................7 Scene III…………....................................................................................................................................... 7 Information To Be Gathered............................................................................................................
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...Team A Weekly Reflection HRM 513 Team A Weekly Reflection The purpose of this paper is to summarize the key discussion points from the learning objectives during week two. This week’s topic focused on the functions of a job description. Objective 1: Explain how a job analysis is used to create a job description. A job analysis is defined as “the process used to break a job into its component duty or functional areas and the task statements associated with those duty areas” (Hartley, 2010). The job analysis identifies requirements and duties involves in the job. It will also establish guidelines on the education level, skill set, and work environment. The completed job analysis will be used to create the job description. The US Department of Interior (1998) website states that a job analysis “can be used to identify documents and other elements vital to the candidate evaluation, referral and selection process, such as measurement methods and interview requirements”. Each member on the team understands how the job analysis is used and the purpose. A job analysis provides an understanding and specifications for a position. A job analysis consists of a job description and the specifications required. The team agrees that an analysis should be reviewed periodically to remain current and not waste unnecessary resources. Potential problems exist with a job analysis. The accuracy and stability of an analysis could prevent a precise job description...
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...Work Experience Program Course Handbook Bakersfield College Updated: 11/15/2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome and General Information ............................................................ 3 Syllabus .................................................................................................... 4 How to Write an Objective ......................................................................... 6 Examples of Objectives ............................................................................. 7 Employer Guide to Assist with Objectives ................................................. 8 Course Summary Report Guidelines ......................................................... 9 Activity Requirements ................................................................................ 10 Approved Off-Campus Seminar/Activity List .............................................. 11 Employer/Supervisor Letter ........................................................... 12 Course Objectives Form ................................................................ 13 Off-Campus Seminar/Activity Prior Approval Form ........................ 14 Off-Campus Seminar/Activity Form ................................................ 15 Timesheet ...................................................................................... 16 Work Experience Program Survey ................................................. 17 Sample Cover Letter Format and Guidelines ..............................
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...THE ECONOMIC CRISIS AND ITS IMPACT ON EUROPEAN AND CYPRUS DEFENSE By Dr Aristos Aristotelous The relentless question of prioritizing and allocating scarce national resources to unlimited uses and requirements becomes even harder in times of economic crisis. In Cyprus - as in other EU countries - the tragic state of the economy and the need to exit from the crisis, brings unbearable pressure on military spending and is impacting on priorities in the defense field. Europe Under the burden of financial constraints and the need to protect or further enhance the welfare state, the defense sector in many European countries - especially after the end of the Cold War - was usually targeted for cuts, so as not to deprive other sectors from these funds. Today, with the neoliberal ideas of restricting or even terminating the welfare state, and in light of the crisis in Europe, the cuts are extended more drastically than before in other fields of government expenditure. However the defense sector still is for the governments and the European publics a much preferable area than pensions, health education, etc., for such cuts. Between 2009 - 2012, defense spending among NATO countries as a whole fell by $ 56 bn. Also among the countries of Europe in general, defense spending fell from $ 303.1 bn in 2011 to $ 280.1 bn in 2012 (IISS). Notable reductions were those of big countries like Germany, from $ 48.1bn to $ 40.3 bn and France from $ 53.4 bn to $ 48.1 bn. In those troubled economies...
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...The European Union: Questions and Answers Kristin Archick Specialist in European Affairs March 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS21372 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The European Union: Questions and Answers Summary The European Union (EU) is a political and economic partnership that represents a unique form of cooperation among sovereign countries. The Union is the latest stage in a process of integration begun after World War II, initially by six Western European countries, to foster interdependence and make another war in Europe unthinkable. Today, the EU is composed of 27 member states, including most of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, and has helped to promote peace, stability, and economic prosperity throughout the European continent. The EU has been built through a series of binding treaties, and over the years, EU member states have sought to harmonize laws and adopt common policies on an increasing number of economic, social, and political issues. EU member states share a customs union, a single market in which goods, people, and capital move freely, a common trade policy, and a common agricultural policy. Seventeen EU member states use a common currency (the euro). In addition, the EU has been developing a Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), which includes a Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP), and pursuing cooperation in the area of Justice and Home Affairs (JHA)...
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...European policy responses Until September 2008, European policy measures were limited to a small number of countries (Spain and Italy). In both countries, the measures were dedicated to households (tax rebates) reform of the taxation system to support specific sectors such as housing. The European Commission proposed a €200 billion stimulus plan to be implemented at the European level by the countries. At the beginning of 2009, the UK and Spain completed their initial plans, while Germany announced a new plan. On September 29, 2008 the Belgian, Luxembourg and Dutch authorities partially nationalized Fortis. The German government bailed out Hypo Real Estate. On 8 October 2008 the British Government announced a bank rescue package of around £500 billion[74] ($850 billion at the time). The plan comprises three parts. The first £200 billion would be made in regards to the banks in liquidity stack. The second part will consist of the state government increasing the capital market within the banks. Along with this, £50 billion will be made available if the banks needed it, finally the government will write away any eligible lending between the British banks with a limit to £250 billion. In early December German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrück indicated that he does not believe in a "Great Rescue Plan" and indicated reluctance to spend more money addressing the crisis.[75] In March 2009, The European Union Presidency confirms that the EU is strongly resisting the US pressure to...
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...State, and Nation-state. Initially, the United States with be excluded from examination. However, the United States will be used a model for modern nation-state. Attributes of the United States, such as, fixed territory, sovereignty, and common culture will be explored in order to demonstrate how the United States fits the model of modern Nation-state before briefly describing 2 of the United States’ foreign policy objectives. The European Union, a prime example of a transnational entity, will be explored, starting with a description of the historical events and interests that led to its creation. The structural and functional attributes of the European Union will then be explored before delving into its foreign policy objectives. At this point, the reader should have a thorough understanding of nation-states and transnational entities from both an academic and practical perspective through the use of modern examples. The foundation help to facilitate the exploration and analysis of the interaction of transnational entities and nation-states as it pertains to the foreign policy objectives of each. Finally, we illuminate the consequences of these interactions and its effect on international politics. A nation can be roughly defined as group of people which share enough in common to consider themselves as part of a common group or community. The characteristics which bind members of a nation can vary greatly; anything from a common language and culture to a common history can form...
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...an attack on one country is an attack on all the countries Containment: U.S policy of opposing Soviet expansion and communist revolutions around the world with military forces, economic assistance, and political influence Cuban Missile Crisis: the 1962 confrontation over the deployment of ballistic missiles in Cuba that nearly escalated into nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union Defense policy: area of policy making that focuses on the strategies that a country uses to protect itself from its enemies Democratic enlargement: policy implemented during the Clinton administration in which the United States would actively promote the expansion of democracy and free markets throughout the world Department of Defense: chief executive branch department responsible for formulation and implementation of U.S defense and military policy Department of Homeland Security: cabinet department created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to coordinate domestic security efforts Department of state: chief executive branch department responsible for formulation and implementation of U.S foreign policy Détente: the improvement in relations between the United States and the Soviet Union that occurred during the 1970s European Union: an organization that joins 27 countries in Europe into a union that includes free trade, a central bank, a common currency, ease of immigration, a European Parliament, and other political institutions to govern and administer the organization...
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...Findings and Implications for Policy Professor Michael E. Porter Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness Harvard Business School Stockholm, Sweden 22 January 2008 This presentation draws on ideas from Professor Porter’s articles and books, in particular, The Competitive Advantage of Nations (The Free Press, 1990), “The Microeconomic Foundations of Economic Development,” (with C Ketels, M Delgado) in The Global Competitiveness Report 2006, (World Economic Forum, 2005), “Clusters and the New Competitive Agenda for Companies and Governments” in On Competition (Harvard Business School Press, 1998), and the Cluster Initiative Greenbook (Ivory Tower, 2004) by C Ketels, O Solvell, and G Lindqvist. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means - electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise - without the permission of the author. Additional information may be found at the website of the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, www.isc.hbs.edu The Changing Nature of International Competition • Falling restraints to trade and investment • Globalization of markets • Globalization of value chains • Shift from vertical integration to relying on outside suppliers, partners, and institutions • Increasing knowledge and skill intensity of competition • Nations and regions compete on becoming the most productive locations for business European Cluster Policy 01-22-08 CK 2 Copyright...
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...Significant Cold War Events that Shaped the Europe of Today In 1947 at the beginning of the Cold War the European continent was devastated by the events that had just transpired on the continent over the past decade. World War II had just ended and the former allies were struggling to keep an alliance together. Because Germany had started the war, there was mistrust amongst the allies that Germany would again rise and create the turmoil that the continent had just witnessed. And there was also a larger mistrust, bordering on an animosity, between the two superpowers the Soviet Union and the United States as these one time allies vied for supremacy of the world. Caught in between this superpower struggle was the European continent. As the European continent was divided between the superpowers there were many events that occurred that had an impact on the Europe of today. I believe the three most significant events affecting the development of Europe during the Cold War and helping to shape the European continent, was the United States implementation of the Marshall Plan, the signing of the Washington Treaty of 1949 and the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1950. Each one of these events would lead to further expansion on the initial premise of each program or policy further enhancing the security or prosperity of the European continent. After the War, "with Western Europe on the verge of not only economic ruin but also political and...
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