...standard units of measure used in the case are stated in imperial units. Within this document, all imperial measures (distance, area, volume and weight) have been rounded. Brightstar Mining Company 2012 Board Report CMA Canada 1 BRIGHTSTAR MINING COMPANY Organizational Background Brightstar Mining Company (BMC) is a publicly traded, Canadian company that is engaged in the development and operation of mineral properties in North America. Currently, BMC operates two copper mines and one zinc mine, extracts and mills the ore and sells it to customers in concentrate form. The company was founded 15 years ago by Charles Stuart and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Stuart worked for many years in a large, diversified mining company as a geologist specializing in copper exploration. His position required him to spend a significant amount of time travelling to mining sites all over the world, and this began to have an adverse affect on his family life. In order to spend more quality time with his family, he decided to establish his own mining company. In 1997, he founded BMC. As President and CEO, Stuart began operations with the purchase of a copper mine in British Columbia, naming it the Tayton Mine after his favourite skiing spot. He hired an...
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...National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search NIOSH logo The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the U.S. federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness. NIOSH is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIOSH is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with research laboratories and offices in Cincinnati, Ohio; Morgantown, West Virginia; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Denver, Colorado; Anchorage, Alaska; Spokane, Washington; and Atlanta, Georgia.[1] NIOSH is a professionally diverse organization with a staff of 1,400 people representing a wide range of disciplines including epidemiology, medicine, industrial hygiene, safety, psychology, engineering, chemistry, and statistics. The director of NIOSH is John Howard. The Occupational Safety and Health Act, signed by President Richard M. Nixon, on December 29, 1970, created both NIOSH and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). NIOSH was established to help ensure safe and healthful working conditions by providing research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health. NIOSH provides national and world leadership to prevent work-related illness, injury, disability, and death by gathering information, conducting scientific...
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...Chap Chapter 1 1. Define Organizational Behavior. The study of individual behavior and group dynamics in organizations. The study of organizational behavior is primarily concerned with the psychosocial, interpersonal, and behavioral dynamics in organizations. 2. Identify four action steps for responding positively in times of change. (1) Have a positive attitude, (2) ask questions, (3) listen to the answers and (4) be committed to success. 3. Identify the important system components of an organization. The four major internal components are task, people, technology, and structure. 4. Describe the formal and informal elements of an organization. The formal organization is the official, legitimate, and most visible part of the organization, and this is the part that enables people to think of organizations in logical and rational ways. The informal elements of the organization are often points of diagnostic and intervention activities in organizational development, though the formal elements must always be considered because they provide the context for the informal. Part II.--Answer questions at the end of the reading listed below: Issues in Diversity Women Triumph in times of Recession – really? American women are finally in a position to surpass men in the workforce, but it took an economic recession for them to do it. The layoffs and plant closures experienced in the manufacturing and construction industries have hit working men terribly hard. Some estimate that...
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...companies merger of BHP Limited and Billiton Plc in 2001. We pursue a strategy of developing a diversified portfolio of quality ‘tier one assets’ including Steelmaking products, Nonferrous products, Energy products. 10,000 employees and contractors profits of $13 billion (June 2010) world’s largest mining company measured by revenue world's third-largest company measured by market capitalization – value of $165 billion (June 2010) WHY CHINA & POTASH Mining industry potential China is rich in natural mineral resources and are widely deposited throughout all provinces. In fact due to the industry and the construction sector, China’s natural resources account for 48.6% of China’s GDP. However the lack of adequate, advanced technologies, hinder the development of the mining industry and as a result, most of China's mineral potential remains unexploited. An abundance of non-metallic mineral deposits China is one of the few countries in the world that contains a wide range of non-metallic mineral deposits. China has vast quantities of over 5000 non-metallic mineral reserves, one of which is Potash. China has a great demand for natural resources After joining the WTO, China became the world’s largest producer of manufactured goods. China requires massive amounts of minerals and natural resources for continued industrial growth. China is one of the world’s largest consumers of Potash. Potash is a globally traded commodity, primarily used in the manufacture of fertilizers...
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...Select an organization with which you are familiar, and identify an issue within that organization that would have both organizational and societal implications. In this essay I will identify what Crude oil Fracking is provide some issue/s within the fracing community on how certain societal implications where certain groups are protesting these organizations. That as any industry were the environment such as land, water, and mostly wild life is being disturb all for global oil domination. What is fracing? It is a relatively new type very new began in Ohio in 2011(OEC.org 2011). High capacity drilling were the main ingredients are sand, water and various potent chemicals. This concoction is infused at high pressures shale rock to break it open and release the highly volatile natural gas. So drilling companies can use a certain drilling process called “Horizontal drilling” to mine the oil pockets underneath. This this new type of drilling involves an enormous supply of fresh water and chemicals in which these fracing companies will not divulge what these chemicals are. All of this new technology is effecting nearby communities and small towns with at times toxic air discharges, water contamination and ecological concerns related to the disposal of the waste. With those concerns the Ohio Environmental Council (2011) temporarily stopping the fracing crews to do test on the public health risk. Soon after the U.S. EPA sent a study that the EPA conducted in December...
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...Organizational Structure Employee Benefits Medical The Zappos Family offers a preferred provider organization (PPO) medical plan, large provider network, and no money out-of-pocket for certain medical expenses! Some highlights of the plan are listed below: • No deductible for in-network utilization. • All eligible primary, routine, and preventative care covered at 100 percent. Dental Delta Dental PPO Our dental plan covers 2 free exams per year and 3 free cleanings. You will have a $2000 plan maximum per year to cover basic and major services. We also provide an adult orthodontia benefit. Vision Superior Vision We offer two types of vision plans: a base plan and a buy-up plan. The base vision plan provides you with everything you need to keep your eyes healthy! The buy-up plan is intended for eyeglass/contact lens lovers because it has an increased allowable for just a few dollars more per paycheck. Life Insurance Hartford The Zappos Family offers life insurance and accident insurance. For both plans, your benefit is 1x your annual salary. Fitness • On-site Fitness Center, open 24/7 with cardio equipment, weight machines and free weights. • Regular on-site wellness calendar featuring fitness classes, financial awareness classes, and nutritional/general health classes several times per month. • Endurance Event Reimbursement Program - 100 percent reimbursement of entry fee into eligible endurance events. • Company sponsored fitness challenges...
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...Management and Organization Abstract Shell Oil is a global company in the oil industry. This long established company has withstood the test of time in this competitive market. Management practices have established the resources necessary to overcome the obstacles of a global company. This detailed analysis of Shell Oil focuses on management in order to provide an understanding of how the company is able to succeed. The organizational analysis provides insight into Shell’s goals, culture, and resources. An example of a specific problem that Shell faced, oil spills in Nigeria, continues off of the company analysis. Nigeria is a major extraction location for shell, but sabotage and oil leaks grew to be a major concern. Shell faced court cases in search of relief in Nigeria, but the majority of the oil leaks were a result of sabotage; therefore, shell was not responsible. However, people believed that it was shell’s responsibility to safeguard the oil lines and prevent sabotage in the first place. Shell funded the cleanup of previous oil spill sites along with a major advertising campaign to avoid a negative impact on its business. Some people still believe that Shell should be taking more responsibility for the oil spill crisis in Nigeria. Shell Company Analysis Oil is a resource that has been in great demand since the production of combustion engines, as well as other industrial machines. Royal Dutch Shell, commonly referred to as Shell, has been a dominant force...
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...Design and Construction of an Army Reserve Center Proposal Project name: Design and Construct a 150-member Army Reserve Center (ARC) in Rockford, Illinois. Primary facilities consist of three buildings: 1. Training Building of approximately 31,239 SF; 2. Organizational Maintenance Shop (OMS) of approximately 5,294 SF; and 3. Unheated Storage (UHS) of approximately 1,520 SF. All buildings are located in Winnebago County, IL. Solicitation Number: W912QR-12-R-0025 Agency: Department of the Army Office: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Location: USACE District, Louisville Introduction Thank you for allowing Lucky Construction CO the opportunity to bid this project fo you. Based on the Project plans dated February 9, 2012 and specifications dated January 6, 2012, Lucky Construction CO has put together a proposal with a breakdown of work included. The project ws priced based on the plans and specs unless other wise noted in below breakdown. Project Summary The project will be to design and construct a 150-member Army Reserve Center (ARC) in Rockford, Illinois. Primary facilities consist of three buildings: Training Building of approximately 31,239 SF Organizational Maintenance Shop (OMS) of approximately 5,294 SF Unheated Storage (UHS) of approximately 1,520 SF. All buildings are located in Winnebago County, IL. The project also includes privately owned vehicle (POV) and military equipment (MEP) parking. The Training building provides administrative and training...
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...EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is a suggestion of which accounting technique should to be integrated into BHP Billiton’s contemporary management accounting system. Through in depth research this technique has been identified as the environmental management accounting technique. This result was achieved through the research of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis and the identification of the critical success factors. A balanced score card was then created using the information gathered to be used in identifying the most relevant technique. EMA was the technique decided upon as compared to the other techniques as it is the most relevant to BHP Billiton as their industry deals day to day with the environment and society. It will create awareness for the harm that is being done to the environment and will encourage them to create the minimum damage to the earth. It will also assess any repercussions of their actions that may affect society and bring harm to people. By integrating the EMA technique, it will help the organisation to collect the most relevant information to their situation and will assist in the planning, controlling and decision making within that organisation. This will improve the organisations strategy in which to help preserve the environment and also affect their financial state positively. TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 1. INTRODUCTION 5 2. BHP BILLITON LTD 5 ...
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...Reinventing Organizational Behavior: Recommendations to Improve Communication at DSW Jessica Detwiler Keller Graduate School of Management Jessica.m.detwiler@gmail.com GM591 – Leadership and Organizational Behavior Dr. Arnold Witchel 14 April 2012 Author Note Thank you to my colleagues whom allow me to pick their brains regarding our organization. I appreciate your honest feedback and candid conversation, which has allowed me to remain objective. I hope to have put our organization in the best possible light, while still being able to make valid recommendations to improve our organizational culture. Abstract This manuscript details research performed on identifying organizational behavior problems at a specific federal facility. Topics discussed include identifying key issues and providing potential solutions to improve the effectiveness of the company. There is also a section that analyzes the root cause of the identified problem areas. Finally, there is a reflection section that details lessons learned throughout the course. Reinventing Organizational Behavior: Recommendations to Improve Communication at DSW The Desert Southwest Region (DSW) of the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is a federal service region that “markets hydroelectricity power to nearly 70 municipalities, cooperatives, federal and state agencies, and irrigation districts.” (About, 2012) The DSW regional office “maintains and operates more than 40 substations and 3,100 miles...
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...Risk Management Sustainability Growth and Infl uence Effective Contribution to Organizational Success The Organization of This Text Conclusion Questions for Review and Discussion References Cases 1–1 Qmont Mining 1–2 Erica Carson 1–3 Southeastern University Purchasing and Supply Management 2 Purchasing and Supply Management Key Questions for the Supply Decision Maker Should we • Rethink how supply can contribute more effectively to organizational goals and strategies? • Try to find out what the organization’s total spend with suppliers really is? • Indentify opportunities for meaningful involvement in major corporate activities? How can we • Align our supply strategy with the organization’s strategy? • Get others to recognize the profit-leverage effect of purchasing/supply management? • Show how supply can affect our firm’s competitive position? Every organization needs suppliers. No organization can exist without suppliers. Therefore, the organization’s approach to suppliers, its acquisition processes and policies, and its relationships with suppliers will impact not only the performance of the suppliers, but also the organization’s own performance. No organization can be successful without the support of its supplier base, operationally and strategically, short- and long-term. Supply management is focused on the acquisition process recognizing the supply chain and organizational contexts. Special emphasis is on decision making...
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...RISK MANAGEMENT – AN AREA OF KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL ENGINEERS A Discussion Paper By: Paul R. Amyotte, P.Eng.1 & Douglas J. McCutcheon, P.Eng.2 Chemical Engineering Program Department of Process Engineering & Applied Science Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 2X4 2 1 Industrial Safety & Loss Management Program Faculty of Engineering University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G6 Prepared For: The Research Committee of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers October 2006 SUMMARY The purpose of this paper is to “seed” the discussion by the Research Committee of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (CCPE) on the topic of risk management. The paper is in part a research paper and in its entirety a position paper. As can be inferred from the title, the authors hold the firm opinion that risk management is an area of knowledge with which all engineers should have familiarity and a level of competence according to their scope of practice. The paper first makes the distinction between hazard and risk. The two terms are often used interchangeably when in fact they are quite different. A hazard is a chemical or physical condition that has the potential to cause harm or damage to people, environment, assets or production. Risk, on the other hand, is the possibility or chance of harm arising from a hazard; risk is a function of probability and severity of consequences. A description of the process of risk management is then given....
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...History of Transformation UPS has been in the package delivery business for 95 years, providing services to businesses and consumers worldwide in more than 200 countries. In 1994, UPS began to investigate the potential of e-commerce and started an internal group focused on enabling e-commerce. UPS redefined its core business and found ways to change its structure and processes, forming new businesses to take advantage of new opportunities. Products and Services UPS is in the transportation industry. They move goods, information, and funds between individuals and companies. Their operations provide delivery by land and by air, and they offer services at customer shipping centers, as well as online through UPS.com. They operate in more than 200 countries worldwide, do business in 15 different languages and dialects, and deliver an average of 13.2 million packages per day. Catalyst for Change UPS was interested in finding ways to leverage their extensive infrastructure and expertise in basic transportation of goods, services, and information. They wanted to enter new markets and continue to grow. They also wanted to undergo a more fundamental change—to transform their company into an enabler of global commerce. Vision and Strategy In 1991, the company's vision was to be "the leading package delivery company." They were able to grow significantly toward that goal, but they weren't satisfied with just that. They wanted a larger challenge for the company. In 1999, they changed...
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...and the Networked Enterprise ....1 Chapter 1. Managing the Digital Firm ....2 Opening Case: DaimlerChrysler's Agile Supply Chain ....3 1.1 Why Information Systems? ....4 Why Information Systems Matter 4 • How Much Does IT Matter? 6 • Why IT Now? Digital Convergence and the Changing Business Environment ....7 1.2 Perspectives on Information Systems ....13 What Is an Information System? ....13 Windows on Organizations: Cemex: A Digital Firm in the Making ....14 Window on Technology: UPS Competes Globally with Information Technology ....17 It Isn't Just Technology: A Business Perspective on Information Systems 18 • Dimensions of Information Systems ....20 1.3 Contemporary Approaches to Information Systems ....25 Technical Approach 26 • Behavioral Approach 26 • Approach of This Text: Sociotechnical Systems ....27 1.4 Learning to Use Information Systems: New Opportunities with Technology ....27 The Challenge of Information Systems: Key Management Issues 28 • Integrating Text with Technology: New Opportunities for Learning ....30 Make IT Your Business ....31 Summary, 31 • Key Terms, 32 • Review Questions, 32 • Discussion Questions, 33 • Application Software Exercise: Database Exercise: Adding Value to Information for Management Decision Making, 33 • Dirt Bikes USA: Preparing a Management Overview of the Company, 33 • Electronic Commerce Project: Analyzing Shipping Costs, 34 • Group Project: Analyzing a Business System, 34 • Case Study: Dollar General: Heavy on Organization...
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...One subsystem, organizational culture, directly impacts and plays a vital role in regards to the functioning and well being of an organization. Organizational culture, as defined by Schein, is a: (…) pattern of shared basic assumptions that the group learned as it solved its problems of external adaptations and internal integrations that has worked well enough to be considered valid and, therefore to be taught to new members as the correct way to perceive, think, and feel in relation to those problems” (as cited in Guzman, Stam, & Stanton, 2008, p. 34). Therefore, IT managers must consider that organizational culture is an important factor to be taken into consideration within the value chain. As stated by Schein, culture is relevant and it matters because it is a powerful, latent, and often unconscious set of forces that determine both our individual and collective behavior, ways of perceiving, thought patterns, and values (Guzman et al., 2008). In order to take a look deep inside an organization’s social and technical dynamics, via value chain we turn our attention to “The Mini-cases: 5 companies, 5 strategies, 5 transformations”. This unique interaction case study was conducted by Balu Bagopal, Maurice Berns, Zayna Khajat, Martin Reeves and Andrew Townsend a MIT Sloan Management Review and knowledge partner. The Boston Consulting Group, with sponsorship support from business analytics provider SAS,...
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