...3.2 The growing importance of CSR in China 3.3 The importance of Human Rights 3.4 Human Rights in China 3.5 Carrefour’s general employment practice standards 3.6 Carrefour Europe vs. Carrefour China 3.7 Conclusion VI. Chapter – Environmental concerns and CSR 4.1 Environment 4.2 Environmental Problems in China 4.3 Carrefour Europe vs. Carrefour China V. Chapter – Food Safety problematic and CSR 5.1 Food Safety 5.2 International Food Standards and Initiatives 5.3 Food Safety in China 5.4 Carrefour Europe vs. Carrefour China Literature Internet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Executive summary China is one of the countries where globalisation has led to a significant change of the economical as well as the social frameworks. Multinational corporations are expending in a very dynamic way in order to participate in this new market environment. In countries like China, where the jurisdictional framework is not as evolved as in most of the western states, the pace of economical development can exceeds legal regulations. This has increased the expectations from the part of the civil societies that multinational corporations do not only focus on profit...
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...INTRODUCTION Food is vital for humankind. It is crucial for sustentation and survival. It is also the foundation of every civilization. It is created and evolved by social dynamics, anthropological changes, technological innovations, economic developments, political conflicts and the construction of cultural identities of social groups, communities and nations. Within the field of food, street food has an important role. Street merchants and public markets are one of the world's oldest shopping tradition form. However, by virtue of the difficulty of effective controlling, health and hygiene issues might be threats to public health. Markets help the leveling and the development of health through reducing food insecurity and making food easier to regulate. Over the last century, the transformation of agriculture, and of streets, curbs, and other public spaces into transportation corridors, have helped produce the grocery store industry and pushed merchants and markets into odd corners of big cities. More recently, however, the rapid growth of farmers’ markets, swelling numbers of street vendors, and increasing attention to public health concerns, such as diabetes and obesity, particularly among children, minorities, and the poor residents of urban, has produced a growing interest in open air food marketing. [1] During the last century public markets played an important role in economic and social development. Though nutrition was an important aspect of public health served by...
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...organisations that process personal data on individuals to be listed in the register of data controllers, held by the Information Commissioner. The type of data referred to is: Information recorded or processed by computer Information that is part of a relevant filing system or forms part of an accessible record (e.g. health records, social service records). | The Data Protection Act applies to innocent after looking on their website and prize draws you can enter I found a heading saying “how are your details used?” The company innocent respond by saying The Winner agrees that Innocent may use and publicly display their first name, age and town/city where he/she lives and on its products for the purposes of publicising the Prize Draw. But they insist that they will not post personal data (as defined in the Data Protection Act 1998) in relation to entrants on the Website or anywhere else without the express permission of the entrants’ parent or guardian. By doing this innocent are keeping in the terms of the data protection act, however if they were to sell on other contestant details, they would be in breach of this act. Innocent will therefore have to make sure they full look after everyone’s contact details and do not pass them on! | Sales of Good Act: this law states that in every transaction for the sale and supply of goods there are certain terms which do apply. This means that the customers has automatic rights even if they are not specifically...
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...Food Safety Modernization Act Every year millions of Americans become sick, over one hundred thousand are hospitalized, and three thousand will die from food-borne diseases (CDC). These senseless illnesses and deaths can easily be prevented through the implementation of new food safety measures. The idea behind the Food Safety Modernization Act, which was signed into law in January of 2011, is to prevent illness outbreaks caused by food-borne diseases rather than working on damage control after the disease has spread. In order to make food safer for the American people, five keys actions were identified as necessary to enact a food safety revolution: prevention, inspection and compliance, response, imports, and enhanced partnerships. With these five actions identified they were then organized into four proposed rules. The first rule is produce safety. In terms of the proposed rule produce means “fruits and vegetables grown for human consumption” (FDA). The rule calls for the FDA to establish a set of standards with a scientific base that would apply to the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of produce on farms. The idea behind that standards is that it will be easier to find the routes of microbial contamination in produce through agricultural water, health and hygiene, soil amendment with animal origins, animals (both domesticated and wild), as well as equipment, tools, and buildings. The second proposed rule preventive controls consists of two main...
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...opportunities, threats, and trends that will impact the business. The information gathered during the SWOTT analysis is essential to ensure the sustainability of the business venture and the creation of a strategic plan. Economic Factors The current economic conditions in the United States and around the world will make obtaining credit more difficult, which will require an initial investment from the owners. Additionally, alternative funding sources such as supplier credit, and searching for capital investments will be necessary. However, because of the slow economy Kaizen will have less competition than in a thriving economy, which could translate into higher profits (Isidro, 2011). Legal and Regulatory Factors Legal and regulatory factors are cumbersome, but necessary in the restaurant business. Legal and regulatory compliance will be a significant part of the daily operations of Kaizen’s leadership team. As an employer it is necessary to ensure that wages are at least at the federal or state minimum wage level (depending on the state), tips and food credits must be tracked to reduce the tax burden on the restaurant (Beesley, C, 2009). The Food and Drug Administration establishes and enforces food safety guidelines and regulations coving all aspects of the food industry. FDA guidelines must be followed concerning the handling, labeling, and preparing of food items. Additionally, local governments establish and enforce hygiene...
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...Key influences on the hospitality and catering industry. * Social influences – family traditions, less time to cook and eat, more demand for fast food/takeaway, celebrations, trends. * Media influences – celebrating chefs, cooking styles, cuisine styles, eating local social media (trip advisor), and healthy eating. * Economical influences – income, unemployment, season variations, and special offers/deals. * Political influences – tax on food, Food Mountains, fair trade productions, import/export restrictions, health initiatives. * Technological influences - transportation, shelf life, quality of food, nutrition and packaging. The function of professional associations Associations Functions * British hospitality association The BHA, incorporating the restaurant association, is the UK’s national trade association for the hotel, food service and leisure industry. It has been representing the hotel, restaurant and catering industry for 90 years. The BHA’s main role is to unite the industry and make its views known to governments across the UK and in Europe. It also aims to lead the industry towards better practices, e.g. best practice forum. * Craft guild of chefs This is the leading chefs’ association in the UK, representing members worldwide. Activities include training and demonstrations...
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...MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FINAL REPORT Online Projects, Reports, Presentations.. :) www.studentsgoonline.blogspot.com PHASE 1 Executive summary: Nestle has been serving this world for over one hundred and thirty years. It has differentiated itself through its high quality product mix and positioned itself as health and Nutrition Company while targeting the health conscious people throughout the world. Nestle started its operations in Pakistan back in1988, by acquiring a diary company MILKPAK LTD, when people of Pakistan actually needed it. Since Pakistan is the fifth world’s largest milk producing country therefore Nestle deals mainly in dairy products. Moreover it also sells juices, chocolates, prepared food like noodles, baby food, infant formula milk and breakfast cereals in Pakistan. Nestle is a low cost leader with its efficient operations hence it provides its customers with high quality products and sells them at a premium price. Therefore it is earning good profits. Nestle has set its manufacturing plants at in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Kabirwala. The milk processing plant at Kabirwala district is the Nestlé’s world largest milk processing plant. When nestle introduced its products in Pakistan people were neither aware nor accustomed to them. Therefore nestle ran an extensive marketing campaign to educate people and create a need for its products. Pakistan is a land where fresh eatables are readily available. Nestle should sell...
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...Inhaltsverzeichnis Executive Summary and methodology 3 TASK 1 3 1. PESTLE ANALYSIS 3 1.1.2 LEGA INFLUENCES 4 1.1.3 ECOLOGICAL INFLUENCES 5 1.1.4 POLITICAL INFLUENCES 6 1.1.5 ECONOMICAL AND FINANCIAL INFLUENCES 7 1.1.6 SOCIAL-CULTURAL INFLUENCES 8 1.1.7 TECHNOLOGICAL INFLUENCES 9 TASK 2 10 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES 10 1.1.8 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS 11 1.1.9 DEGREE OF RIVALRY 12 1.1.10 THREAT OF SUBSITUTES 12 1.1.11 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS 13 1.1.12 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS 14 SWOT Analysis 14 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES 16 Conclusion 16 APPENDIX 17 References 18 Executive Summary and methodology The goal of this report is to give a brief overview of the primary external influences on McDonalds in the fast food industry of Germany by using the PESTEL framework (refer to Appendix 1 for Corporate Profile). In the second part of the report, the reader is instructed about the changing competitive environment based on the theoretical framework of Porter’s five forces modell and the SWOT analysis of McDonald’s Germany. The analysis demonstrates the influences on the company’s policies and the effectiveness of the organization’s response. This is followed by recommendations on how to improve the current situation and give an overview of McDondals alternative strategy approach to increase their market share as well their profitability. TASK 1 1. PESTLE ANALYSIS According to the PESTLE analysis, an understanding of the environment – macro forces...
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...purpose of making this feasibility study for our business plan of VEGETABLE FRIES IN A JAR is to introduce it to the market and determine whether it is feasible to launch or not. This business plan can give substantial and factual information on the undertaken project based on the extensive research conducted on this program. This also provides information on the organization structure and management of the program and the one who undertake the project. Financial aspects, operational, human resource and marketing aspects are all conducted on this project to identify and qualify this project for potentially making it as a new venture. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This feasibility study tells about the proposed business plan of our company the Zion Foods Company to introduce to the market the product called the vegetable fries in a jar to determine whether this new venture is potential for gaining popularity and profit and make it available to the market. This business plan will tell whether this project is good or not. This feasibility study involves the description of our company which was established in August 07, 2015 by our entrepreneurial group. We created this venture to assess and test the potential of VEGETABLE FRIES IN A JAR to be “patok” in the market today and if proven yes, then it’s a good news to start this venture in real platform. In analyzing market, we deliberately considered all types of segments in the market...
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...Food Control Section Public Health Department Dubai Municipality 2005 www.dm.gov.ae HACCP Guidelines & Requirements for Retail Premises2005 AM AlMarzouqi Issued on July 2005 foodcontrol@dm.gov.ae T: 04/ 2064220 - F: 04/ 2064264 - M: 8528511 - E: abdulrahmanmm@dm.gov.ae - www.dm.gov.ae Food Control Section Public Health Department Dubai Municipality HACCP Guidelines for Retail Premises 2005 2005 www.dm.gov.ae Content 1. Introduction 2. Objective 3. Scope 4. Use 5. References 6. Definitions 7. Pre-requisite Programs 7.1. Management Policy 7.2. Premises & Equipment 7.3. Maintenance & General Cleaning 7.4. Pest Control 7.5. Personal Requirements 7.6. Approved Food & Beverage Suppliers 7.7. Food Flow Requirements 7.8. Temperature Control 7.9. Product Recall 7.10. Sampling & Laboratory Analysis 7.11. Internal & External Events, Banquets or Mass Catering/Retail Operations 7.12. Internal & External Audits 7.13. Prerequisites Programs Review 8. HACCP Implementation for Retail Operators 8.1. Assemble HACCP Team 8.2. Process Description 8.3. Identify Intended Use 8.4. Process Flow 8.5. Construct Flow Diagram 8.6. On-site Verification of Flow Diagram 8.7. List all Hazards 8.8. Apply HACCP Decision Tree 8.9. Establish Critical Limits 8.10. Establish a Monitoring System 8.11. Establish Corrective Actions 8.12. Establish Verification Procedure 8.13. Establish Record Keeping & Documentation 9. Supporting Templates Templates for Retail Operators 10. Regulator Recommendation...
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...Factors Influencing Non – Muslims to Purchase Halal Food in Malaysia Chapter 1: Introduction The word Halal refers to the term permissible or allowed to eat in Arabic (ehow.com). It is an important way of life lived by the Muslims and it isn’t only consisted on food but other products too. It doesn’t only matter what kind of food it is, but the preparation method of the food is considered very important as well. The Halal food guarantees safety, hygiene, healthy eating lifestyle and wholesomeness. Halal is all about the place and the process used for slaughtering the animals and the condition those animals are kept in. Halal is now being recognized all over the world not only by the Muslims but also the Non-Muslims community. An example of how other countries around the world are adapting to Halal food is shown in Moscow, Russia. In Moscow the sales were $45 in 2004 and then increased to $70 million in 2006 and then to $100 million in 2008 (Muhammad, 2007). The growth is due to consumer’s perception of human animal treatment concerns. Russians purchased Halal food because they thought the products were fresh, safe and infection free and also believed that the Muslims won’t cheat them. In the Philippines the population looks for the Halal logo on the products so that they can purchase them easily. Malaysia consists of 3 different races which are the Malaya, Chinese, and Indians. 62% of the Malays are Muslim, 24% Chinese are either Buddhist or Traditional Chinese religions...
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...The supermarket industry can be considered a part of the food service industry, though it is often seen as a separate industry since there are a number of considerations supermarkets have to make that are different than running a restaurant or similar establishment. Products offered by supermarkets usually include raw foodstuffs, though prepared foods can also be sold. In many ways, the modern supermarket industry has grown out of the traditional markets once prevalent in numerous countries. These markets acted as a gathering place for individual merchants, many of whom were selling their own goods. Such markets were often open air establishments in which people could peruse the various fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish available from farmers, butchers, and fishmongers. Many of these same products are offered by the supermarket industry, though the process of acquiring and selling these goods has become more standardized. This industry analysis will show different factors and causes of the competition of supermarket industry in Malolos, Bulacan and will present some factors to consider in starting the better firms through the entire business operation. 1.1 BRIEF BACKGROUND The competition has raised the bar for supermarket retailers. Perhaps, some have simply lost sight of what the customers needed and wanted. Regardless, today's customers have less time, and are more intelligent, than ever before. Supermarket retailers will continue to face increasing...
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...Managing Business Activities to Achieve Results Yuvraj Minawala Rims International School Of Business And Technology BBA Second Year: Higher National Diploma (HND) HND - ASSIGNMENT BRIEF LEARNER NAME ASSESSOR NAME QUALIFICATION Yuvraj Minawala Shweta Singh 5 Managing Business Activities to Achieve results UNIT NUMBER AND TITLE J/601/0946 08.04.2013 10.05.2013 HAND OUT DATE HAND IN DATE RULES & REGULATION Plagiarism is presenting somebody else’s work as your own. It includes copying information directly from the Web or books without referencing the material, submitting joint coursework as an individual effort, copying another student’s coursework, stealing coursework from another student and submitting it as your own work. Suspected plagiarism will be investigated and if found to have occurred will be dealt with according to the procedures set down by the College. ASSIGNMENT TITLE The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the understanding and skills to manage their activities in the business workplace to improve their effectiveness and efficiency. . MBAAR Yuvraj Minawala 2 Outcomes and assessment requirements Outcomes Assessment requirements To achieve each outcome a learner must demonstrate the ability to: Evidence On successful...
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...Coca-Cola Company A Multinational Enterprise The Coca-Cola Company indeed is an MNE because it operates a headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia with other local operations in nearly 200 countries around the world. Coke succeeded as a multinational because of its understanding and appeal to global commonalities (Rugman, A. M. & Collinson, S., 2006). The firm has implements three principles that are assigned to make it more locally responsive, the three principles are: Coca-Cola's three principles * Principles * Description * Operates on a local scale The company modifies its operations to meet local need and institutes a strategy of "think local, act local". Country-by-country basis: It focuses itself as a pure marketing company and pushing its brands on a regional basis and local basis rather than a worldwide basis. Integrates with local environment: Coke is now working to become a model citizen by reaching out to local communities and getting involved in local activities Background of the Coca-Cola Company A carbonated beverage called Coca-cola or often referred as Coke is the world's largest beverage company and the best-known brand in the world. Coca-Cola Company has operated for 124 years since 1886. Coca-Cola was invented by a pharmacist in Atlanta, John Pemberton and he has become one of the global market leaders in the beverage industry (iloveindia.com). The Coca-Cola Company offers over 400 different brands in more than 200 countries worldwide. Coca-Cola...
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...DEVELOPMENT IN PAKISTAN DAIRY REPORTS DAIRY DEVELOPMENT IN PAKISTAN Umm e Zia, T. Mahmood and M.R. Ali FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Rome, 2011 Author Umm e Zia is the Managing Director of Cynosure Consultants in Islamabad. She has supported international donors and governments in undertaking rural development and agriculture value chain projects in over ten countries. T. Mahmood is a dairy consultant based in Lahore, Pakistan. He also serves as a visiting faculty member at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. Muhammad Raza Ali is Senior Research Associate at Cynosure Consultants. Recommended Citation FAO. 2011. Dairy development in Pakistan, by Umm e Zia, T. Mahmood and M.R. Ali. Rome. Keywords Production systems, Dairy value chain, Dairy institutions, Product safety, Livelihoods, Employment The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) concerning the legal or development status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers, whether or not these have been patented, does not imply that these have been endorsed or recommended by FAO in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. The views...
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