...Executive Summary .................................................................................................................3 Issue statement ........................................................................................................................4 Data analysis............................................................................................................................5 Key Decision Criteria................................................................................................................6 New control system implemented ............................................................................................7 Recommendations .................................................................................................................10 Action and implementation plan .............................................................................................11 2 Executive Summary Two managers recently graduated purchase Air Tex Aviation, a firm on the verge of bankruptcy. In front of the discrepancies of the current control system, Ted Richards and Frank Edwards decide to implement a system which improves transfer pricing, cost allocation and autonomy. Therefore, this case wonders about the difficulties to implement it and the steps to change the management style. It underlines the impact which can engender the lack of a long term strategy on the firm’s results. 3 Issue statement What appears to be the problem...
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...role of the knowledge parent that makes all the decisions as they know what is best for their child, the patient. The problem with this model is that it sees the patient as an ignorant child and gives the physician too much powers that can easily be abused. When applying the paternalistic model to this case, the doctor will be given the power to do what they think is right, regardless of the patient's interests. Meaning, the doctor can break confidentiality agreement to protect the mateo’s wife from further harm or if the doctor did not wish to break the confidentiality they can keep quiet. It all depends on how the doctor feels about the issue. The problem here is that the doctor is assumed to know the interest of the patient and what is right, but that is not always...
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...1. Which integration approach should Microsoft use to integrate Sendit: Absorption, Symbiosis or Preservation? (use Haspeslagh and Jemison's reading from last session) Conclusion : As we reviewed aspects which this acquisition had, we concluded that MS should choose Symbiosis approach rather than Absorption. It is based on analysis of the purpose of acquisition, the level of strategic interdependence need and the level of organizational autonomy need. 1) Analysis 1. Through the view point of purpose of Acquisition : We analyzed the purpose of this acquisition as “Domain Extension”. Since the main reasons why MS attempted this acquisition were extension of product line which MS had been criticized that too much PC oriented and geographical market extension which MS could not penetrate successfully such as European customers. The acquisition type of domain extension usually could have characteristics of both “Simbiotic” and “Absoption”. 2) Analysis 2. Strategic interdependence Need and Autonomy need : To confirm the type of this acquisition as a Simbiotic, we initially analyzed detail of the required interdependence level through two major key capabilities which MS wanted to transfer. Firstly, we found this acquisition targeted “Resource sharing”. MS wanted to get Sendit’s Customer base. Secondly, MS also hoped to be able to transfer Sendit’s “Functional skills” which had been implemented to several R&D researchers or group of R&D people. Both strategic...
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...As a consequence of Bowers Court’s refusal to expand of the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee to a right to privacy to homosexuals, some states continued to exercise their power to regulate and criminalize homosexual acts. The holding in Bowers restricted the impact of the doctrine of stare decisis (which could arise from the Griswold and Brown v. Board of Education decisions) by favoring the privacy rights of heterosexual over homosexual individuals. The Bowers opinion included a “slippery slope” argument stating that the legitimization of privacy rights for homosexual relations would establish “illegitimacy” and lead to “judge-made constitutional law having little or no cognizable roots in the language or design of the Constitution.” In Brown the Equal Protection Cause of the Fourteenth Amendment was extended to include race yet the Court in Bowers refused to do...
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...and Wales Registered Number: 1072954 Registered office: Mortimer House, 37-41 Mortimer Street, London W1T 3JH, UK Strategic Analysis Publication details, including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rsan20 Addressing Kashmir Satish Chandra Available online: 08 Feb 2011 To cite this article: Satish Chandra (2011): Addressing Kashmir, Strategic Analysis, 35:2, 304-307 To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09700161.2011.542928 PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR ARTICLE Full terms and conditions of use: http://www.tandfonline.com/page/terms-andconditions This article may be used for research, teaching and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, re-distribution, re-selling, loan, sub-licensing, systematic supply or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden. The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents will be complete or accurate or up to date. The accuracy of any instructions, formulae and drug doses should be independently verified with primary sources. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss, actions, claims, proceedings, demand or costs or damages whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with or arising out of the use of this material. Strategic Analysis Vol. 35, No. 2, March 2011, 304–307 Addressing Kashmir Satish Chandra he spate of rioting which plagued Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)...
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...3 Typological theory: clarification notes 3 APPENDIX - RESEARCH QUESTIONS FROM COST ACTION PARTICIPANTS 3 LITERATURE 3 CASE STUDIES AND THEIR RATIONALE This note sets some options for discussing a case study methodology for COST Action project -CRIPO. The note is subject to discussion (COST session in Rotterdam 5- September 2008) not only on the methodological aspects to be followed but also on the applied options for COST project. This section is devoted to justify the usefulness of case studies. Those who are already persuaded may skip it. Case studies are helpful in numerous ways. The definition offered by (Seawright and Gerring, 2008 p. 296) is useful: “the intensive (qualitative or quantitative) analysis of a single unit or a small number of units (the cases), where the researcher’s goal is to understand a larger class of similar units (a population of cases). There is thus an inherent problem of inference from the sample (of one or several) to a larger population. By contrast, a very different style of case study (so-called) aims to elucidate features specific to a particular case. Here the problem of case selection does not exist (or is at any rate minimized), for the case of primary concern has been identified a priori.” (Barzelay, 2007) identifies the first group as instrumental case studies (they are...
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...Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma (Part Three) Euthanasia as a dilemma is convoluted, controversial and a sensitive matter for the reason that it concerns a person’s life, concerns his/her culture, belief, religion and their outlook about life and death. Euthanasia is a term that describes engaging in deliberate action, directly or indirectly, with the intention of ending one’s life to relieve them of their pain and suffering (Levy, Azar, Huberfeld, Siegel, & Strous, 2013). To the majority, this meaning lacks lucidity and uniformity which results in serious debate. This paper will provide a brief overview of euthanasia, discuss autonomy as a resolution to this dilemma and also recount the perspectives of three individuals who agreed to be interviewed...
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...Concept Analysis of Patient Centered Care Monet J. Scott Chamberlain College of Nursing NR: 501 Theoretical Basis Advance Nursing May 2015 Concept Analysis of Patient Centered Care A concept analysis seeks to outline, distinguish, and enhance the clarity of the nursing profession as well as stimulate future research endeavors. Within the development of a concept analysis, notions and thoughts are outlined and examined through the fundamental features of that particular concept. According to Walker & Avant (2011), the seven steps to accomplishing a concept analysis includes the selection of a concept, determining the purpose of analysis, identifying all uses of the concept, defining attributes, identifying a model case of the concept, identifying antecedents and consequences, and identifying empirical references. Patient centered care is an imperative task performed by not only nurses, but the absolute interdisciplinary staff involved. It is essential to the establishment of quality care with the ultimate goal of positive patient outcomes. Several responsibilities of the nurse for patient centered care may include pain relief, listening, advocating for the patient, disease prevention, health promotion, respect for patient values and preferences, and maintaining patient dignity and identity (Lusk & Fater, 2013). Jean Watson’s theory of caring closes correlates with the concept of patient centered care in respect to the practice of nursing. This concept analysis of patient...
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...think of examples, we are likely to identify different visible signs. Truly motivated people we would identify as those who show: GOAL DIRECTION effort focused upon appropriate goals and activities displaying energy or enthusiasm about tasks staying power and continuing energy EFFORT PERSISTENCE Motivation goes much wider than the individual, which is why managers can find it hard to motivate those around them. There may be organisational constraints, which can lead to de-motivation. Does the person have the correct resources to do the job? The individual may need training to gain further skills or knowledge. They may be over-stretched and suffering from stress. Perception can also affect our judgement of another person’s level of motivation. The individual may be competent, but acting in ways that appear incongruent with the culture of the organisation and therefore the individual seems to lack competence or motivation. On a more personal level, the individual may not appear motivated to us, because they may lack the ability to perform at our level, or their style, or manner, may be quite different from ours. Putting broader environmental issues to one side, there are two major theories about motivation. The first is process analysis. This contends that energy will be expended if people expect to be rewarded and if they value the reward they are to receive. Hence, telling me that I will receive performance related pay may motivate me if (a) I value money as a reward and (b)...
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...MOI UNIVERSITY KHADIJAH KWEYU CONFLICT MANAGEMENT & NEGOTIATION BHR 107 Discuss the basic theoretical models of bargaining process and explain how they can improve individuals negotiation skills in an organisation. Introduction: Bargaining can be defined as an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other. The study of bargaining process involves an analysis of the actors, the stakes and the factors involved. All theories feed into each other, and combining these theories allows for a more complete understanding of the issues involved in bargaining process and therefore helps to improve individuals negotiation skills. There are several different theories analyzing the process and outcome of bargaining process as follows:- 1. Integrative Approach Model 2. Game Theory 3. Behavioral Theory 4. Power Theory 5. Optimal Agent Independence 1. Integrative Approach Model The integrative approach divides the negotiating process into three phases: • Diagnostic • Formulation • Details In the practice of negotiation, these phases are not necessarily linear. Rather, they can be repeated and addressed many times throughout the negotiation process. The toughness dilemma in the integrative approach calls for tough diagnosis in order to clearly elucidate the true interests of each party. In the formulation...
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...An Analysis of the Culture of an Organization Student’s Name University Contents 1.0 Background to the Organization...........................................................................................3 2.0 Theoretical Framework.........................................................................................................4 3.0 Discussion of Central Topic..................................................................................................6 4.0 Conclusions..........................................................................................................................13 References..................................................................................................................................15 An Analysis of the Culture of an Organization 1.0 Background to the Organization Every organization has a personality that is unique, that individual character in the society is its culture (Barker, 2010). My company of choice for analysis is The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC). I have used this bank to discuss the central topic in my report.As I have found it to have a strong corporate culture that has continued to improve its efficiency, value, performance and ratings over the years. HSBBC is a privately based organization; it was incorporated in 1865 with a primary objective of increasing trade and commerce between Europe and China. The headquarters of HSBC are located in London...
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...Journal of Service Research http://jsr.sagepub.com/ Job Characteristics and the Creativity of Frontline Service Employees Filipe Coelho and Mário Augusto Journal of Service Research 2010 13: 426 originally published online 21 May 2010 DOI: 10.1177/1094670510369379 The online version of this article can be found at: http://jsr.sagepub.com/content/13/4/426 Published by: http://www.sagepublications.com On behalf of: Center for Excellence in Service, University of Maryland Additional services and information for Journal of Service Research can be found at: Email Alerts: http://jsr.sagepub.com/cgi/alerts Subscriptions: http://jsr.sagepub.com/subscriptions Reprints: http://www.sagepub.com/journalsReprints.nav Permissions: http://www.sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav Citations: http://jsr.sagepub.com/content/13/4/426.refs.html >> Version of Record - Oct 24, 2010 OnlineFirst Version of Record - May 21, 2010 What is This? Downloaded from jsr.sagepub.com by guest on May 7, 2012 Job Characteristics and the Creativity of Frontline Service Employees ´rio Augusto1 Filipe Coelho1 and Ma Journal of Service Research 13(4) 426-438 ª The Author(s) 2010 Reprints and permission: sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav DOI: 10.1177/1094670510369379 http://jsr.sagepub.com Abstract This study investigates the main and interactive effects of job characteristics on the creativity of frontline service employees. Past research investigates the link between job complexity, an...
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...the organizational culture of a company in the I-10 Industrial Zone, Islamabad. This study researched the company’s cultural profile and the most important aspects of this culture, and it suggested recommendations on which to base its strategic plan. The Barros & Prates model was used as a reference. This model proposes nine cultural traits that are present in the Pakistani business environment: Power Concentration, Personalism, Paternalism, Expectant Posture, Formalism, Impunity, Personal Loyalty, Conflict Avoidance and Flexibility. The method used was quantitative via the development and application of a closed instrument Liker type (attitudinal scale) involving the nine Barros & Prates cultural traits. The instrument was validated in terms of items and reliability. Means and correlation coefficients were used as statistics to analyze the data. The analyses were based on 27 statements encompassing the nine cultural traits, and they were answered by 30 executives who make up the company’s board of directors. The results showed a preponderance of the flexibility trait. Power concentration and personalism hawed average preponderance. The least evident traits were Personal Loyalty, Impunity, Expectant Posture, Formalism, and Conflict Avoidance. 1. INTRODUCTION One of the broadest studies on organizational culture in the world was carried out at the end of the 1970s. The ILO (International Labor Office), headquartered in Geneva, asked Professor Hofstede and a group of...
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...Wealth and Power in the United States POL/443 Wealth and Power in the United States What is wealth? Generally speaking wealth if the value of everything a person or family owns, minus any debts, G. W. Domhoff (2015). Although many of us think of the division of wealth as an equal in the United States, the reality is completely different and shocking; to say the least. Because of this, there are three theories created; pluralism, elite theory, and state autonomy. Each of these theories where created to understand the structure of power in the United States. As we see each of their purpose, a few question comes to mind; who benefits? Who governs? And who wins? In 2013 wealth inequality in the United States was greater than in most developed countries other than Switzerland and Denmark, Weissmann, Jordan (2013). The top 1% (also known at the elites) of the American population owns 42.7% of the country’s total wealth. Meaning the next 19% of Americans owning 50.3%, and the bottom 80% owning 7%, Deborah L. Jacobs (2011). However, after the Great Recession (which started in 2007), the share of total wealth owned by the top 1% of the population grew from 34.6% to 37.1%, and that owned by the top 20% of Americans grew from 85% to 87.7%. The Great Recession also caused a drop of 36.1% in median household wealth but a drop only 11.1% for the top 1%, further widening the gap between the top 1% and the bottom 99%. According to the Institute for Policy Studies, in September...
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