...Identify 2 to 3 areas of alignment and/or misalignment of human capital programs and initiatives within your current company's Human Capital plan or activities. Based on the Human Capital Management (HCM) survey tool from the Harvard Business Review article and a recent employee survey that our organization took part in, the company I work for has several areas that are potentially misaligned. Specifically, employee engagement and leadership practices are the two areas that are misaligned. However, the organization scored well in the category of knowledge accessibility which is one lever that the company can capitalize on to motivate employees. How are these areas of alignment or misalignment impacting current performance or morale? Although...
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...American caramel-coated popcorn and peanut snack that was acquired by Frito-Lay (FL) in 1997.1,2 Sales peaked in 1998 to $100M but soon sank back to $30M per year and has remained at that level since.3 Several factors are attributed to this sales slump. FL incorporated CJ into its existing distribution model that utilizes Direct Store Delivery and packaged CJ in Mylar bags (as opposed to the classic boxes).They also shelved CJ with other Frito-Lay salty snack products such as Lays Potato Chips, despite 98% of consumers rating CJ as a sweet snack and not a salty one. 4 Although priced lower than the leading caramel corn brands, CJ still appears expensive when merchandised next to inexpensive potato chips. Consequently CJ has numerous misalignments and a comparatively low profit margin (8.2% compared to snack average of 20.5%).5,6 The low price point combined with rising commodity prices has forced FL to substantially cut the quality of the prizes found inside each box to control costs, angering long time consumers.7 CJ, having stagnant sales for the past ten years, has not received the support required for brand revitalization, instead relying on steady baseball stadium sales to survive.8 Overall CJ has become a neglected brand and is ripe for acquisition. MARKETING RECOMMENDATIONS: First, DPC will merchandise CJ with other caramel popcorns, which will permit a price increase of $0.29 (19.5%). This will temporarily decrease sales by 6% but provide an increase in operating ...
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...What is chiropractic? Chiropractic is a branch of health care affiliated with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a large range of health issues, particularly neuromusculoskeletal disorders, and the immediate and ongoing effects these disorders can have on an individuals general health. there is a focus on manual techniques, including joint manipulation and adjustment, with an importance placed on the correcting of misalignments in the body (particularly in the spinal column) which often inhibit the bodies internal and natural (innate) ability to self heal. Chiropractors most commonly implement the ‘Chiropractic Adjustment’ method of treatment, in order to minimise these misalignments and interruptions, allowing for improved and optimised health, wellbeing and body function. How does chiropractic differ from physiotherapy and osteopathy? Chiropractic vs Physiotherapy...
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...enterprise. The top research issue for currently is the alignment between business processes and supporting software system. For the first time the issue was mention in the 1970 and then several studies and researches were conducted focused the alignment concerns. Actually this paper is aiming to review a proper analysis which considering the alignment topics. From the view of the business and technological alignment, it focuses on the degree of the information technology mission, objectives and plans, support and is supported by the business mission, objective and plans. To looking how the organization can achieve alignment, the traditional approaches have been used, however only a little contribution about how to identify and correct misalignment. To complete the alignment strategies, the modeling and measurement is a must. The phase of modeling is about the various entitled the alignment concept and the links between business and IT entities. Measurement of the alignment degree existing between the chosen assets for establishing if there is any improvement. The alignment is supported by an automatic support where it’s all the processes. There is several approaches was proposed to address issue from modeling to measurement. The approaches are Strategic Alignment Model (SAM) which used for financial service firms for determining if it was useful to asses strategic alignment between IT and business. Then VMOST- vision, mission, objectives, strategies, tactics where the analysis...
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...goal is to provide an electronic means for agents to access files, documents or some evidence to preform faster. This project cost U.S. government $170 million. But, it turned out to be a failure, due to the misalignment of IS strategy and organizational strategy. The development of VCF is based on a simply concept that the FBI needs a modern case management system. However, technologists don’t have a complete set of defined VCF requirements. Also, they don’t have a concept that how to manage the whole contracts which are time-cost and money-cost. These technologists lack of personnel skills, like software engineering, program management and contract management. These all relate to a failure in developing VCF. In addition, FBI agents are familiar with paper work, even if VCF is implemented, they may also fail to use the system. Several points are alignment between the IS strategy and organization strategy. VCF is meant to replace the old heavy paper work to a modern system used to check files, documents. Moreover, the CIO insisted on developing a bureau used information system to share information. The misalignment point is the whole organization is a decentralized organization, while the VCF is trying to build an integrated information system. This is the main misalignment part. If I were the CIO, I think the first thing to do is to train agents. Because of lacking appropriate skills for the system, agents fail to use the system. As technology is widely used in the world,...
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...expression of the core values of any organization because each company develops a specific core values according to its necessities and goals. Some focus on the customer service, others on the profits. At Intercos for example, where I work, there are six values in the basic list. However the first and most important is the “value for the customer: Creation of new and value products for our customers” which displays the real importance that the customers should have to each employee in Intercos. Each employee should know perfectly the company’s core values and have the courage to act on them on behalf of the common good. Sometimes excellent workers have their own personal values, which is not necessarily bad, but simply misalignment the organization’s values. When this misalignment occurs, a hopeless situation is presented. The worker may keep having a regular performance. However, the individual becomes frustrated, unhappy and de-motivated. The following is going to present the core values of the organization where I work, Intercos. Next, my personal values and the result of the EAI test. The alignment...
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...Case Study 3 – The FBI 1. What do you think were the real reasons why the VCF system failed? First of all, I believe there was a clear lack of proper software and requirements engineers, program and project managers, but also contract managers. Moreover, there was a clear misalignment between the IS Strategy and the Organizational Strategy and Culture. Other things that I believe went wrong are: * Incomplete system requirements * Technology incompetence and untrust * Unclear objectives, unrealistic expectations and timeframes * Lack of proper management 2. What were the points of alignment and misalignment between the Information Systems Strategy and the FBI organization? Regarding the alignment and misalignment it is clearly mentioned that the FBI needs to change its culture and gain trust in technology and its potential. They had to become centralized and move from a decentralized “amalgam of 56 field offices” to an integrated global operation capable to share information in real-time. Introducing “Trilogy” it would have been possible to do so by providing to all units 30,000 desktop PCs, communicating over high-bandwidth networks interconnected to all FBI locations globally, using “VCF” web-based processes, if VCF has succeeded. But now, with the “Sentinel” project there is a clearer approach, establishing a portfolio management plan to cover all the IT projects and also designing an IT Architecture that will lay out standards for a global-wide IS, and...
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...Deleting Oncogenes in Cancer Cells with DNA Strand Slippage Abstract Oncogenes are DNA sequences which code for proteins that can cause cancer. Therefore, one way to treat cancer is to disrupt or destroy these genes. Lars Zender and colleagues recently discovered two genes that are the most likely causes of liver cancer (1). Zender claims oncogenes cIAP1 and Yap promote tumor growth, and are overexpressed in liver cancer cells. Garcia-Diaz and coworkers have also found that the slipping of DNA strands during synthesis by DNA polymerase can cause single bases to be deleted (2). Applying conditions for this slippage to the replication of the oncogenes in liver cancer cells will cause base deletion and render the gene unable to encode a protein that promotes tumor growth. The experimental control will be DNA sequences matching the oncogenes that will be treated with DNA polymerase λ due to its high rate of base deletion (2). A second experimental control will be DNA treated with DNA polymerase μ. The negative control will consist of untreated DNA. The crystallization process used by Garcia-Diaz and colleagues to uncover the structure of the polymerase and DNA will be used to determine which DNA bases, if any, are deleted. The oncogene will become unable to promote tumor malignancy if its bases are targeted for deletion. Background Zender applied genome analysis to human hepatocellular carcinoma cells, or liver cancer cells, and mouse liver tumors to determine...
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...Business Ethics Across Cultures Article Review Ken R. Johnson XMGT 216 May 27, 2012 Instructor: Deborah McCafferty Business Ethics Across Cultures Article Review Globalization has been an ongoing event for many centuries; ever since the first traders and merchants sought out other countries to bring back uniquely different food and goods, countries have been sharing their culture and perspectives with those they visit or those that come to their borders. Today, with the widespread use of Internet, digital information, and focus on international business, the positive effect of globalization is much more apparent as well as the challenges it presents to countries with different ethical cultures. While most would assume that people in another land speaking a different language, following a different religion, and eating different food would more than likely perceive and behave differently from than our own; the truth is that even though these differences may be perceived, very little is done to actually understand them appropriately unless it is deemed necessary. However, what is quickly becoming equally apparent, for international businesses and corporations to deal successfully with a foreign contractor, business, or even government; the proper measures must be taken to understand the differences in ethical perception and to work to accommodate those differences. Failure to do so leave many of these companies and businesses...
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...Benefits of Chiropractic Care Everyone has had a moment when they haven’t felt like their health was a 100 percent. We complain about our backs, necks, having headaches, and feeling fatigue. Most people can relate to these problems. These problems have been around for centuries. All that has changed is how we treat our pain. Most of us probably pop an Advil or some sorts of pain killer and go on with the day. Then at the end of the day the pain probably returns, maybe even worse than before. This most likely happens because medicine is taken to relieve the pain not to fix what's causing the pain. What everyone should consider is putting the pain killers down and making an appointment with a chiropractor. What is a chiropractor? “A chiropractor is health care professional focused on the diagnosis of pain. They treat through hand adjustment and/or manipulation of the spine. Most chiropractors seek to reduce pain and improve the functionality of patients as well as to educate them on how they can account for their own health through exercise, ergonomics and other therapies to treat back pain. Chiropractic is generally categorized as alternative medicine or complementary medicine” (Bowen). They focus mainly on finding the cause to eliminate the pain not just treat it. According to Dr. Kara Johnson D.C. they focus on getting the patient back to maximum health by moving interferences in the spine for healing in a safe and comfortable way. Many may think that the profession of...
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...Google: What They Say and What They Do Brumbaugh, Robert Blaine COM 530 June 11, 2012 Bob Kolber Abstract This paper is about the culture and communication methods of Google. It will start with an explanation of Google’s organizational culture and values. The following section will explain the role of communication within the organization. Including how communication is affected by the organization’s culture, and the role it plays in perception of the culture. The final sections will talk about misalignments between espoused and enacted values. Google’s Culture and Values “It’s really the people that make Google the kind of company it is.” ("Our Culture", n.d.). The people who work at Google are smart, determined, and from various parts of the world. The company hires people based more on their ability instead of their experience. They also maintain an open culture that allows for communication with everyone else in the company. “Googlers” as they call themselves, can even ask questions directly to Larry Page, the CEO of Google. The company values the input and diversity of its employees. It’s the input and diversity that fuels the innovation that the company is known for. Communication and Culture “One of the key reasons for Google's success is a belief that good ideas can, and should, come from anywhere.” (Mayer, 2005). Google supports an all channel style of communication, meaning that everyone can talk to everyone else. This open...
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...Case Assignment Strangers in strange lands Hypermarkets and Chinese consumer culture Misalignment Strangers in strange lands Hypermarkets and Chinese consumer culture Misalignment The article “Strangers in strange lands Hypermarkets and Chinese consumer culture Misalignment” written by Warden, Stanworth, Chen and Huang argues that western retailers have failed in the East Asian markets. For example; six international retailers quitted in Taiwan during the period of six years of the study conducted. Similarly, Wal-Mart gave up in Korea, Tesco and Carrefour as well. The international companies in a Chinese cultural setting are unable to understand the core values of that region. The author points out the fact that limited research is conducted to identify the variables that favors reductionist approaches. The distance between cultures deters managers from understanding the local markets where there are different values than the West. Therefore, lack of awareness is leading to poor strategic decisions. In this paper three contrasting market orientations with the help of ethnographic are discussed. The hypermarket retail stores are distributed globally even though the items vary according to the culture boundaries. For example, 70% of Muslims across the globe follow the ‘halal’ tag for fresh food. In Japan, the perishable commodities are purchased from small retailers however non-perishable commodities are purchased from big specialty retailers. The shopping retailers...
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...Case Assignment Strangers in strange lands Hypermarkets and Chinese consumer culture Misalignment Strangers in strange lands Hypermarkets and Chinese consumer culture Misalignment The article “Strangers in strange lands Hypermarkets and Chinese consumer culture Misalignment” written by Warden, Stanworth, Chen and Huang argues that western retailers have failed in the East Asian markets. For example; six international retailers quitted in Taiwan during the period of six years of the study conducted. Similarly, Wal-Mart gave up in Korea, Tesco and Carrefour as well. The international companies in a Chinese cultural setting are unable to understand the core values of that region. The author points out the fact that limited research is conducted to identify the variables that favors reductionist approaches. The distance between cultures deters managers from understanding the local markets where there are different values than the West. Therefore, lack of awareness is leading to poor strategic decisions. In this paper three contrasting market orientations with the help of ethnographic are discussed. The hypermarket retail stores are distributed globally even though the items vary according to the culture boundaries. For example, 70% of Muslims across the globe follow the ‘halal’ tag for fresh food. In Japan, the perishable commodities are purchased from small retailers however non-perishable commodities are purchased from big specialty retailers. The shopping retailers...
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...CHAPTER ONE: ANSWERS TO REVIEW QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS 1. Globalization refers to the openness and the free exchange of goods, services, resources, technologies, capital, and ideas around the world. Globalization is important because it increases efficiency; it is inevitable because international competition requires it. The anti-globalization movement blames globalization for increased world poverty and income inequalities, child labor, environmental pollution and many other problems. 2. Nations usually impose restrictions on the free international flow of goods, services and factors. Differences in language, customs and laws also hamper these international flows. In addition, international flows of goods, services and resources may involve receipts and payments in different currencies, which may change in value in relation to one another through time. International relations are to be contrasted with the interregional relations, which face no such restrictions as tariffs and are conducted in terms of the same currency, usually in the same language, and under basically the same set of customs and laws. 3. A rough measure of the degree of economic interdependence of a nation with the rest of the world is given by the ratio or percentage of its exports to its gross domestic product (GDP). For small, developed nations, such as the Netherlands and Belgium, the ratio can reach as high as 60 to 90. For large nations, such as Germany, England, France and Italy, the ratio...
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...1. What do you think were the real reasons why the VCF system failed? A: The cultural and mainly the decentralized nature of the many field office and the need of historically holding information to themselves was the primary cause of the VCF failure. The leadership should have spent an equal amount of time reforming the culture and management style with the proper use of the new information system as well as getting buy in from within the culture during development to create organization wide support for change. 2. What were the points of alignment and misalignment between the Information Systems Strategy and the FBO organization? A: The FBI’s older organization wide ideals of keeping information secret even from others within the same organization mainly caused the misalignment. A sudden and profound increase of technology and high-speed computing, does not make everyone embrace the new capability of sharing information within the organization. A major shift in ideals needs the entire support of the entire organization from the top down, with a massive public relations campaign to garner support as well as agency wide support, along with suggestions to build a system of support and feedback to determine what works and what does not. 3. What do you think of the CIO’s final comment about how to change attitudes? Do you think it will work? Why or why not? A: The agents and field personnel will embrace the use of tools that help them automate and ease tasks in...
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