...Paper University of Phoenix HRM 546 Introduction This paper will explain how employment-at-will is utilized by my employer (xxx); how the exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine are used to protect URS; and, will identify how and why xxx employs employees and independent contractors and how that strategy contributes to the economic health of the company. How is Employment-at-Will applied in my Organization? The general employment engagement at xxx is employment-at-will. As described by xxx Code and Business Conduct and Ethics, “Nothing in the Code alters the employment at-will policy of xxx applicable to all U.S. employees.” xxx is a publicly traded company, and because it contracts with the Federal Government it is governed by regulations unfamiliar to private companies. According to California labor law, Section 2922, “An employment, having no specified term, may be terminated at the will of either party on notice to the other. Employment for a specified term means an employment for a period greater than one month.” Unlike most employees at xxx, however, senior management (senior vice-president level and above) work at URS on a contractual basis. The employment contract is created by Human Resources, reviewed and approved by the CEO and Board of Directors, and then presented to the manager. How do Exceptions to Employment-at-Will Limit its Application? Exceptions to the doctrine of Employment-at-Will...
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...Musical Ethnography Review On Qawwali Sufism “For the Sufis of India and Pakistan, the Qawwali songs are ‘food for the soul’, a means for attaining union with God, the ecstatic culmination of mystical experience” (Page i). Upon opening Sufi Music of India and Pakistan: Sound, context and meaning in Qawwali by Regula Burchhardt Qureshi, one may find themselves asking, “What is Qawwali?” Luckily for the reader, that very question is the title of the first section in Qureshi’s meticulously pieced together musical ethnography. The preface and introduction seamlessly introduce you into the world of Sufism, a devotional assembly of Islamic mysticism. More specifically, they introduce you to Qawwali Sufism, which is an Indian genre as well as a musical performance with the purpose of arousing mystical love—union with God—through the ritualistic listening of music, or sama. Rooted in North India, the genre shares characteristics with light, classical Hindustani and Pakistani music. With these facts among others, my fears of unfamiliarity with the subject were gone. The preface and introduction not only introduce the reader to Qureshi’s highly organized style of writing, but also prepares you to cope with the vast amount of information the book is expected to withhold. The preface and introduction also contain some valuable information pertaining to the subject material. She warns the reader that the book is written for the musically literate, and an ethnomusicological...
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...Chapter 1: Introduction Products are the key mechanism in the marketing exchange. Profitable marketing relies on the capacity of the product to produce a remedy to the customer’s needs, or to deliver the various benefits that a customer requires. (Webster 1992). In a modern consumer electronics market, consumers enhance growth levels by upgrading to advanced products. New technology can flourish the market, while the non-existence of innovative products can also prove harmful to electrical retail sales. Consumers today enjoy technical products, however, only if it has an added bonus of simplicity. Take for example the Minidisc, this equipment has confirmed extremely popular in Japan and China, yet it has been unsuccessful in reaching essential mass in Europe and America, and has now been overtaken by the revolutionary digital MP3 technology. The portable audio market survives on advanced devices, thus when improvements are not made inevitably the market declines. Between 1995 and 2002, the market declined unsurprisingly because consumers were not challenged with something inspiring. However, from 2002 to 2004, sales eventually improved by the appearance of a much needed new portable music device, the MP3 player. Categorised now as a mainstream product, MP3 player sales from 2002 to 2004 quadrupled. (Mintel, 2005) 1.1Marketing Strategies of Apple's entrance in the Digital Music Industry The Apple iPod was revealed to be the most wanted portable music device. Its innovation...
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...Bare Bones Revision Guide AQA A2 Business Studies Unit 4 The Business Environment & Managing Change y y lic po ar e h th ow gr ar et on m y ion lic o yp t ec ot tive pr pec t s st n o em ti un xa idy ta ubs s c e l se w s po ket ies ar eg e m at g str ad y c s tr gin te er ra oli ver ersment n of emorpo m l p o rg ploy xatio ts ke e cl er ers n m lder p yme u ns keho plo a co n io t fla in g lin r e ng hao a ke c eed c a m fis t objectives t fr d men aims an ic environnment m econo enviro ment social nviron ange h legal e e em un ta of c causes ship leader g and proc hange g for c ess entin implem ing change s manag decision plannin rship exch st rates intere tives objecg markets in g emerg tion inflaange rates cto phic fa nemp subsid taxa hea u n envirot l M e ade s on na a n gi ra demog al dec politic ow ons er su n c C change i nfl subunemployateion men si m nt t re gula dy tio p an h envir social u lea ence ns d s fisc ersh al p i olic p y ge leade e cultur nt onme leg al inte stra rnal c teg au infl ic decisio ses enviro n missio tec al envir ecisio nt ra hno onm ns logi ent po cal or c strategi es influenc ent nm han...
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...Department of Defense INSTRUCTION NUMBER 8510.01 November 28, 2007 ASD(NII)/DoD CIO SUBJECT: References: DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) (a) Subchapter III of Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, “Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002” (b) DoD Directive 8500.01E, “Information Assurance (IA),” October 24, 2002 (c) DoD Directive 8100.1, “Global Information Grid (GIG) Overarching Policy,” September 19, 2002 (d) DoD Instruction 8500.2, “Information Assurance (IA) Implementation,” February 6, 2003 (e) through (ab), see Enclosure 1 1. PURPOSE This Instruction: 1.1. Implements References (a), (b), (c), and (d) by establishing the DIACAP for authorizing the operation of DoD Information Systems (ISs). 1.2. Cancels DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5200.40; DoD 8510.1-M; and ASD(NII)/DoD CIO memorandum, “Interim Department of Defense (DoD) Information Assurance (IA) Certification and Accreditation (C&A) Process Guidance” (References (e), (f), and (g)). 1.3. Establishes or continues the following positions, panels, and working groups to implement the DIACAP: the Senior Information Assurance Officer (SIAO), the Principal Accrediting Authority (PAA), the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN)/Global Information Grid (GIG) Flag Panel, the IA Senior Leadership (IASL), the Defense (previously DISN) IA Security Accreditation Working Group (DSAWG), and the DIACAP Technical Advisory Group (TAG). 1.4. Establishes a C&A process...
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...2.1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Asian Textile is one of the leading export and import oriented Textile in Bangladesh. The philosophy of never standing still, slowing down, never stop thinking & never compromise with quality made. Asian Textile is the most progressive & dynamic business leader in the country. Asian Textile believes in using advanced technology with the changing world. Motivation & diversification is the major strength. It all started in 1996 with the establishment of a textile industry. Asian Textile first ventured in the textile sector with the establishment of the first unit of the Asian Textiles Mills Ltd. Project is about BD Tk.650 Million. Its target market was export oriented garments industry. Asian Textile Mills Ltd is one of the 100% cotton .T.C., P.C. fabrics. The products of the Industrial unit’s are being sold to local and foreign market. The prime item of local market are synthetic fabrics i.e. T.C.,P.C, shirting and suiting fabrics and 100% cotton fabrics of various construction are for International market. Since last 14 years the group is exporting their products through export oriented Garments Industry with good reputation. Also one of the leading supplier of deferent type of fabrics to the various Governmental/Non Governmental Organization such as Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Air force, Bangladesh Police, Asian Textile constructed its state of the art manufacturing facility at Narayanganj...
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...Desktop 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ Processor Family Specification Update March 2014 Revision 017 Reference Number: 326766 By using this document, in addition to any agreements you have with Intel, you accept the terms set forth below. You may not use or facilitate the use of this document in connection with any infringement or other legal analysis concerning Intel products described herein. You agree to grant Intel a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to any patent claim thereafter drafted which includes subject matter disclosed herein. INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL PRODUCTS. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN INTEL'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR SUCH PRODUCTS, INTEL ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER AND INTEL DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, RELATING TO SALE AND/OR USE OF INTEL PRODUCTS INCLUDING LIABILITY OR WARRANTIES RELATING TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. A “Mission Critical Application” is any application in which failure of the Intel Product could result, directly or indirectly, in personal injury or death. SHOULD YOU PURCHASE OR USE INTEL'S PRODUCTS FOR ANY SUCH MISSION CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD INTEL AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, SUBCONTRACTORS AND AFFILIATES, AND THE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS...
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...Global Issues | Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Gender equality is a human right,1 but our world faces a persistent gap in access to opportunities and decision-making power for women and men.2 Globally, women have fewer opportunities for economic participation than men, less access to basic and higher education, greater health and safety risks, and less political representation.2 Guaranteeing the rights of women and giving them opportunities to reach their full potential is critical not only for attaining gender equality, but also for meeting a wide range of international development goals. Empowered women and girls contribute to the health and productivity of their families, communities, and countries, creating a ripple effect that benefits everyone. The word gender describes the socially-constructed roles and responsibilities that societies consider appropriate for men and women.17 Gender equality means that men and women have equal power and equal opportunities for financial independence, education, and personal development 3 . Women's empowerment is a critical aspect of achieving gender equality. It includes increasing a woman's sense of self-worth, her decision-making power, her access to opportunities and resources, her power and control over her own life inside and outside the home, and her ability to effect change.4 Yet gender issues are not focused on women alone, but on the relationship between men and women in society.5 The actions and attitudes of men and...
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...Strategic Service Marketing Reflective Journal Nicolae Focsa B00053177 Department of Business School of Business & Humanities Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown Dublin 15. Word Count 13582 Words General Business –BN101 Strategic Service Marketing 16th December 2014 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 1 2.0 Week 1 1 3.0 Week 2 1 3.1 1 4.0 Week 3 1 4.1 1 4.2 1 4.3 1 4.4 1 4.5 1 4.6 1 5.0 Week 4 2 5.1 Week 5 and Week 6 2 18.0 Conclusion 2 Bibliography 3 Appendices 1 Introduction In this reflective journal I am required to reflect on strategic service marketing. I am reflecting on 3 dimensions lecture reflection from material that I study in lecture class, employee reflection myself as an employee in service industry how can I reflect on this matter and consumer reflection myself as consumer of services. Week 1 16 of September 2014 In this lecture im going to reflect on some quotations about service Strategic services without process is little more than wish list- Robert Filek. I understand this that services cannot exist without the practice. In order to do services an organisation need to put in process A satisfied customer is the best business of strategy of all- Michael leboeuf Customer need to be satisfied after receiving a service. A customer satisfied...
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...DEMOCRACY * Give a comprehensive appraisal of the revival of democracy after the interregnum of 1999-2002. (2002) * Debate, National Interests VS Democratic Values in the context of recent political and constitutional developments in Pakistan. (2003) * The rise of religious extremism and militancy has become a major challenge to Pakistan’s internal stability and promotion of democracy. Elaborate. (2008) * Why most countries of the Muslim world are devoid of democratic governance? What changes would you recommend to make them modern democratic states? (2009) * Democracy in Pakistan has remained an elusive dream. Why it has taken so long to develop a road map and follow it with necessary modification? Explain (2009) GOVERNANCE * Governance through ordinances has been the hallmark of all regimes, democratic or otherwise, in Pakistan. In this context briefly review Pakistan’s political, constitutional and judicial landmarks. (2000) * Note: Ramification of Taliban’s style governance. (2000) * Pakistan is suffering from crises of governance at Institutional level. Suggest remedies to mitigate this situation. (2007) GLOBALIZATION * Discuss politics of World Trade Organization and Globalization. (2000) * Globalization, as being shaped by the World Trade Organization in a world of un-equal nation-slates, has un-manageable implications. Discuss. (2003) 911 CONSEQUENCES * “A single catastrophic event –‘Nine Eleven’ – has turned the entire...
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...The bilateral relations between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the People's Republic of Bangladesh are influenced by the fact that Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan from 1947 to 1971, when it achieved independence after the Bangladesh Liberation War and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. As part of historical Shimla Agreement, India sought to make sure that Pakistan would take steps to recognize Bangladesh. Pakistan sought China's help in blocking Bangladesh's entry into United Nations until 1974. Behind the scene India rallied behind Bangladesh to help gain international recognition. By end of March 1973, approximately 99 countries had recognized Bangladesh.[1] Pakistan eventually recognised Bangladesh in 1974. History Liberation war and independence After the partition of British Indian Empire by the United Kingdom in 1947, Bangladesh was integrated in Pakistan which was known as East Bengal until 1955 and thereafter as East-Pakistan following the One Unit program. Bilateral relations between the two wings grew strained over the lack of official recognition for the Bengali language, democracy, regional autonomy, disparity between the two wings, ethnic discrimination, and the central government's weak and inefficient relief efforts after the 1970 Bhola cyclone, which had affected millions in East Pakistan. These grievances led to several political agitations in East Bengal and ultimately a fight for full independence. In March 1971, the Pakistan Armed Forces began...
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...Life Factors (PIES) Life Factors (PIES) Cystic fibrosis Physical Effects A hereditary disorder affecting the exocrine glands. It causes the production of abnormally thick mucus, leading to the blockage of the intestines, and bronchi and often resulting in respiratory infection. Cystic fibrosis affects the pancreas because a buildup of thick, sticky mucus blocks the ducts reducing the amount of insulin produced and stopping digestive enzymes from reaching the intestines for digestion. This can cause malnutrition, leading to poor growth, physical weakness and delayed puberty. Symptoms usually start in early childhood and include: •persistent cough •recurring chest and lung infections •poor weight gain. An early sign is that an affected child’s sweat is unusually salty, which can be noticeable when you kiss your child. One in every ten babies born with cystic fibrosis develops a bowel obstruction called meconium ileus at birth or within the first few days of life. In these cases the meconium is so thick that it blocks the bowel instead of passing through. Babies with meconium ileus often need an urgent operation to relieve and bypass the blockage. Individuals with cystic fibrosis are prone to developing bone disease (thin, brittle bones) due to a lack of nutrition (which is lost through stools because of the damaged pancreas), and other complaints related to the disease. Adults with cystic fibrosis also have an increased risk of bone disease, which is a side effect...
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...Chapter 1 The Scope and Challenge of International Marketing * International Marketing is the activity, set of institutions and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large. * Differences of Intl Marketing from National marketing: the difficulties created by different environments and the need to coordinate international expansions across cultures to achieve efficiency and effectiveness to achieve firms’ goals. * Globalization: the increased mobility of goods, services, labor, technology, capital throughout the world. * HOW does globalization affect Canadian marketers? Positive impacts * marketers how now much more access to more information about their markets and consumers (domestically and internationally) * much easier communication with suppliers and consumers today * because of free trade agreements, easier to penetrate/venture into other foreign markets * opportunities to lowering production and marketing costs due to the ability to standardize products and processes * and ultimately benefit from having to deal with fewer national currencies (e.g transactions could be in US Dollar, or Euros because EU nations use that), which reduces risks and costs. Negative impacts * small Canadian companies and marketers find it difficult to compete on an even playing field with larger transnational companies. * Globalization is forcing...
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...Executive Summary United Bank Limited (UBL) is one of the leading commercial bank in Pakistan which is currently having more than 1,000 branches nationally and 15 branches internationally. UBL has state of art online banking facility available for its customers and Deposits, Cheque Cash, Account Summary and Transfers can be easily done online. They have following services: • Commercial Banking • Consumer Banking • Corporate Banking • Foreign Exchange • Treasury • Overseas Banking Division Banking Industry Banking in Pakistan falls within 10 segments, which are as follows: Background of UBL: UBL has been operating since more than 47 years in Pakistan and has asset base of about 300 million with a network of about 1000 branches nationwide. It has its headoffice in Karachi when it got established in 1959. Subsidiary companies of UBL are: 1. United National Bank Limited 2. United Bank AG Zurich 3. UK UBL Fund Managers Ltd It’s operating an associate company in Muscat named Oman United Exchange Company. Long term rating of UBL is AA which denotes a quality organization. Short term rating of UBL is A-1+ which basically shows that organization is having timely payments. worthiness. Following is the Statement of Compliance with the code of Corporate Governance for the year ended december 31, 2006 issued by UBL This statement is being presented to comply with the Code of Corporate Governance (The Code) contained in the Regulation...
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...Seoul Journal of Business Volume 10, Number 1 (June 2004) Transformation of Korean HRM based on Confucian Values Jong-Tae Choi* College of Business Administration Seoul National University Abstract This study aims to find out the role of the Confucian family value in the process of the transformation of Korean HRM and IR in a hypercompetition period. I analyzed the characteristics and the transformation of Korean companies’ HRM as well as the core value system of Confucian familism. I suggest that a successful transformation of HRM in Korean companies requires an interplay between two factors. First is the genetic factor based on traditional Confucian culture of Korea (i.e., the DNA of Korean HRM), of which its advantages must be respected and preserved. Second factor is an adaptation ability, which modifies its own core competency and routine through an interaction with the environment. Korean HRM stands at a turning point now. The Korean economy is facing a hyper-competition in the global market. To survive, Korean companies have to improve their competitiveness. Also they must solve the problem of seniority-based HRM of Confucian values that hinders their competitiveness. To confront an inevitable transformation of the management system, Korean companies tried to solve the problem by bringing in a rapid growth process of North American HRM practices. But, unanticipated side effect has occurred in this process. As American HRM was uniformly adopted, traditional teamwork...
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