...Opinion paper draft People Should Not Keep Pets More and more people keep pets in recent years. From a broader perspective, people should not keep pets. This paper will clarify four reasons why people should not keep pets. The issue of whether should keep pets has been extensively debated and remains relentless. According to research, there are 29.8 percents of people who keep pets in China, nearly 50 percents of people keep pets in Europe, and almost 60 percents of people keep pets in the United States (Soltanizadeh 83-94). The topic of keeping pets becomes a international topic. With the increase of number of animals kept at home, more and more people stated that people should not keep pets (Soltanizadeh 83-94). In this paper, I will present arguments in support of the topic that people should not keep pets. There are three reasons. Keeping pets not only wastes resources, but also increase the risk of health of the animals and people. And it is a violation of animal rights. My counter argument is people should keep pets because it adds to the quality of life of both the owner and the animal. There are mainly three reasons why people should not keep pets. Firstly, keeping of pets results in a huge drain on resources that could be put to better use. (Rebekah 525-537). For examples, pets are costly to keep in time, money and energy. As well as the cost to owners in food, vet’s bills and the time spent cleaning and exercising. Secondly, keeping pets is...
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...performed accurately and at a high intensity with minimal rest. CrossFit is now not only a diet and exercise program, it’s become a lifestyle for many who aspire live a life of optimal fitness on par with our ancestor who had no choice but to forage and hunt for food, i.e. a Paleolithic lifestyle. Advocates of CrossFit follow a Paleolithic style diet consisting of fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, nuts and seeds. The idea behind this is that human genetics have...
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...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 the same quality...
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...Research Paper: Healthcare Services and The Affordable Care Act (ACA). Table of Contents: Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………...3 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………….3 Background of the Affordable Care Act …………………………………………………4 The Affordable Care Act………………………………………………………………….. 5 Methodology………………………………………………………………………………...8 Collection of Data…………………………………………………………………………..9 Primary………………………………………………………………………………10 Secondary…………………………………………………………………………..11 The Environmental Working Group………………………………………………………12 Primary Survey…………………………………………………………………….13 Questions and Answers…………………………………………………………...14 Findings from the collection of information and data…………………………………..15 Conclusion and recommendations……………………………………………………….17 Appendix A: SWOT Analysis……………………………………………………………..19 Appendix B: EWG’s Business Strategy …………………………………………………26 Appendix C: EWG’s Business Analyses………………………………………………...32 Appendix D: References…………………………………………………………………..37 Abstract Healthcare has been a topic of debate since a long period of time. The recent changes in the government legislation have specified some employer-based requirements for the healthcare provision to employees. Many organizations have also been impacted by the legislative amendments. The following section will cover the introductory knowledge of the Affordable Care Act along with its objectives. Furthermore, we will discuss the impact of this act has on the American society...
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...views and estimates. The forward looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include such factors as general economic conditions, foreign exchange fluctuations, competitive product and pricing pressures and regulatory developments. The World’s leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company Photography Nicole Bachmann, Gaëtan Bally/Keystone, Nathan Beck, Patrick Brown/Panos Pictures, Markus Bühler-Rasom, Goh Seng Chong/Keystone, Douglas Engle/Panos Pictures, Sam Faulkner/NB Pictures, Jonathan Fong, Peter Ginter, Georgina Goodwin, Marcel Grubenmann, Alain Herzog/EPFL, Harmen Hoogland/Nestec, Wollodja Jentsch, Marc Latzel, George Osodi/Panos Pictures, Philippe Prêtre/APG Image, Sergio Santorio, Qilai Shen/Panos Pictures, Christian Vogt, Cédric Widmer Printing Entreprise d’arts graphiques Jean Genoud SA (Switzerland) Paper This report is printed on Consort Royal, a paper produced from well-managed forests and other controlled sources certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Management Report 2008 Letter to our shareholders Board of Directors of Nestlé S.A. Executive Board of Nestlé S.A. Corporate Governance and Compliance 10 Creating Shared Value In case of doubt or differences of interpretation, the English version shall prevail over the French and German text. Concept...
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...[pic] Table of Contents History....................................................................................................................3 Global Structure…………………………………………………………………3 Organization Structure……………………………………………………….....3 3.1. Human Resource Department……………………………………………...4 3.1.1. Shared Services……………………………………………………………4 3.1.2. Centre of Expertise………………………………………………………..4 3.1.3. Business Partners………………………………………………………….4 3.2. Brands Department…………………………………………………………5 3.2.1. Dairy……………………………………………………………………….5 Mission Statement……………………………………………………………….5 Vision & Strategy………………………………………………………………..6 Core Business Activities………………………………………………………...6 Consumer Service……………………………………………………………….6 Corporate Social Responsibility………………………………………………..7 8.1. Social Investments………………………………………………………….7 8.2. Creating Shared Value……………………………………………………..8 Human Resource Function……………………………………………………..8 9.1. Shared Services (SS)……………………………………………………….8 9.2. Centre of Expertise………………………………………………………...8 9.2.1. Hiring & Recruitment…………………………………………………...9 9.2.2. Training Programs……………………………………………………....9 9.2.3. Remuneration…………………………………………………………....10 Interview with the Human Resource Manager……………………………....10 10.1. Tasks & Responsibilities of the Manager……………………………....10 10.1.1. Chain of Command and Span of Control…………………….............10 10.1.2. Strategic Vs Operational Roles………………………………………..10 10...
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...How Subway Tops The Fast Food Chain Introduction The first Subway was founded in 1965. The founder of the Subway chain, Fred De Luca, started running his restaurant business when he was only 17 years old. The first Subway restaurant was opened nine years after its foundation in Connecticut where the headquarter is now situated. Now there are more than 30,000 Subway restaurants in 88 countries worldwide and it is the world‟s fastest growing franchise chain. New Subway restaurants are opening all the time. The franchise chain has employed more than 150,000 people. (Subway 2009) Subway offers customers many different kinds of fresh submarine sandwiches also called “subs”. Customers always decide how they want their sandwiches to be served. Subway‟s advertising is based on freshness. Slogan “Eat Fresh” tells that Subway chain uses only freshly baked bread and fresh ingredients. Subway has a lot of competitors for example McDonald‟s, Burger King and Sunset Boulevard. There were more than 20 Subways in Denmark in the 1990s but 10 years ago they withdrew from the Danish market. In 2009 Subway tried to strive for the Danish market again. At the beginning of February they reopened Subway in 2 cities, in Aalborg and Sønderborg. The Subway chain has also a lot of competitors in Danish market. One of the main competitors is the Danish chain Sunset Boulevard. When the Subway chain was withdrawing their restaurants from the Danish market, Sunset Boulevard bought 3 of their branches...
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...Introduction Nestle is one of the major food and beverages company in the world. It was established in 1867 by Henry Nestle, who was a trained pharmacist. The introduction of the company in the market was through the development of an alternative source of infant nutrition for mothers who were unable to breast feed and named it as Farine Lactee Nestle. He choose his surname “Nestle” as the name logo of the company which means a “little nest”. In 1904 Nestle introduced its chocolates in the market. But when the availability of raw materials reduced during the First World War, Nestle purchased lot of factories in U.S and increased their production to twice as their pre-war production. Immediately, after the end of the war consumers switched back their choice to fresh milk due to which Nestle recorded its first loss. However they updated their operations and brought production in line with sales and thereby dropping the debts. In 1930 Nestle introduced several new products like Milo and Nescafe. Nestle achieved considerable growth after the end of Second World War because of diversification within the food sector. The sales of Nescafe instant coffee quadrupled between 1960 and 1974. In 1980's Nestle drew criticism from many organizations on account of promotion of infant formula over breast feeding which allegedly led to death of infants in less developed countries. The boycott of Nestle products was suspended in 1984 after Nestle agreed to fulfill with the international...
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...-- | Target Retail Analysis | | | | Arpit Minhas, Tim Gaugler, Christopher ScwartzRetailing –Marketing 327 Fall 2015 – Dr. Denise T. Ogden 10/12/15 | | Target Retail Analysis | | | | Arpit Minhas, Tim Gaugler, Christopher ScwartzRetailing –Marketing 327 Fall 2015 – Dr. Denise T. Ogden 10/12/15 | Introduction Target Corporation is one of the largest retailers and mass merchandiser in America. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Target falls in the top 10 companies out of the top 100 companies in America falling at number 6. Target offers everyday necessities, fashionable merchandise, home essentials and many more offering pricing at discounted levels. As one of the major retailers in America, target provides an opportunity for success by providing an exceptional guest experience, licensing departments and diversity in all parties involved. Targets purpose is to make everyday consumers make all target retail locations their number one preferred shopping destination in all channels by delivering outstanding value, continuous innovation and exceptional experiences. In this analysis of Target Corporation we will discuss the areas of retailing activities. We will go in depth on how Target Corp. began into the one of the largest retailers in America by discussing a brief situational analysis providing information on Target’s sole mission to consumers, their distinctive retail strategy and to whom this successful strategy is targeting and...
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...http://www.nckvietnam.com Understanding the Global Spa Industry http://www.nckvietnam.com This page intentionally left blank http://www.nckvietnam.com Understanding the Global Spa Industry: Spa Management Marc Cohen and Gerard Bodeker AMSTERDAM • BOSTON • HEIDELBERG • LONDON • NEWYORK • OXFORD • PARIS • SAN DIEGO • SAN FRANCISCO • SINGAPORE • SYDNEY • TOKYO Butterworth-Heinemann is an imprint of Elsevier http://www.nckvietnam.com Butterworth-Heinemann is an imprint of Elsevier Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP, UK 30 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Burlington, MA01803, USA First edition 2008 Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier’s Science & Technology Rights Department in Oxford, UK: phone ( 44) (0) 1865 843830; fax ( 44) (0) 1865 853333; email: permissions@elsevier.com. Alternatively you can submit your request online by visiting the Elsevier web site at http:/ /elsevier.com/locate/permissions, and selecting Obtaining permission to use Elsevier material Notice No responsibility is assumed by the publisher for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any...
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...schedule 23 Potholes 24 Call to Action 24 Appendices 1 26 Brainstorming Method 26 The Worst Idea Method 26 Relationship Analysis Method - Multi-dimensional / morphological matrix 27 Problem based approach using Voice of Customer through product reviews 27 Highs 28 Lows 28 Highs 31 Lows 31 Market based ideation 32 Problem Analysis of workout market 32 Attribute ideation Method 33 Appendices 2 34 Appendices 3 36 Executive Summary PIC and target market summary Health is opening up a new revolutionary advances within the industry of wearable technology. It is at the beginning of a massive mainstream uptake of wearable devices. According to the ABI research (2011), over the next % years, growth in the wearable wireless devices will be driven by the sports, fitness and wellness segment of the consumer market. With such a strong emphasis being placed on establishing a healthier lifestyle, adoption of wearable technology among...
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...Running head: Five Year Marketing Five Year Marketing Plan Walmart Sherry Smith Baker College Table of Contents I. Title Page 1 II. Table of Contents 2-3 III. Executive Summary 4 IV. Company Description 4-5 V. Strategic Focus and Plan 5 a) Mission Statement (Current) 5 b) New or Revised Mission Statement 5 i. Vision Statement (Current) 5 ii. New or Revised Vision Statement 5-6 c) Goals 6 1) Non-financial Goals 6 2) Financial Goals 6 d) Core Competency and Sustainable Competitive Advantage 6 VI. Situation Analysis 7 a) SWOT Analysis 7 b) Industry Analysis 7-8 c) Competitors 8 d) Company Analysis 8-9 e) Customer Analysis 9 VII. Market Product Focus 9 a) Marketing and Product Objectives 10-11 b) Target Markets 11 c) Points of Difference 11 d) Positioning 11-12 VIII. Marketing Program 12 a) Product Strategy 12 i. Product Line 12 ii. Unique Product Quality 12-13 iii. Packaging 13 b) Price Strategy 13 c) Promotion Strategy 13-14 d) Place (Distribution) Strategy 14 IX. Financial Data and Projections 14 a) Past Sales Revenues...
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...Unfortunately, you'll need to stick it out a bit longer. About four days after your egg is fertilized, it begins producing a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), which pregnancy tests can detect in about another week -- first in your blood (via a test at your doctor's office) and then in your urine (which an at-home screening would spot). Week 3 Get yourself a good doctor -- pronto! Having a healthcare provider you like and trust is key. After all, this is the person who will guide you through your entire pregnancy, labor, and delivery, along with the millions of questions, tests, and emotional ups and downs along the way. If you don't currently have an ob-gyn you love, ask friends, family, and coworkers for recommendations or research practices until you find someone you feel comfortable with. And, hey, your choices are not limited to regular obstetricians. You might also want to investigate alternative or additional types of care -- including midwives or family physicians Week 4 Don't be surprised if your doctor doesn't schedule an appointment to see you until your 8- to 12-week mark. Many healthcare practices have potential mommies-to-be come in for a blood test with a nurse first to confirm pregnancy and then wait until you're far enough along to better estimate yourdue date through an ultrasound test. * Week 1 Speak with your doctor about adding a...
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...CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION THE PROBLEM Nursing school is an exciting, challenging adventure that will demand much of nursing students in terms of time and energy. Because nursing is a discipline comprising knowledge from many related fields, student nurse will be asked to learn to think critically, synthesize information, and then apply it to situations involving live people. (Dewit, 2003) A student may face many challenges and stressors. However, nursing students are likely to experience even “more stress” than their friends and colleagues enrolled in other programs. To support this statement, a study comparing the stress levels of various professional students found that nursing students experience higher levels of stress than medical, social work and pharmacy students (Beck, et al.1997). Even more poignant, another study showed that “one third” of nursing students experience stress severe enough to induce mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. (Pryjmachuk, 2004). One source of stress of nursing students is their Learning Experience. The related learning experience is a series of planned activities in the community that would prepare students technically and professionally should they decide to pursue higher education in the health profession. Specifically, in a selected College of nursing, BSN students spend a maximum of 24 hours a week for their duty wherein they engage in activities such as nurse-patient interaction, nursing procedures...
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..., What is CSV How we implement CSV Nutrition Water Rural development Responsible sourcing Environmental sustainability Human rights and compliance Our people Nestlé in society Creating Shared Value and meeting our commitments 2012 Full report Nestlé in society | Creating Shared Value and meeting our commitments 2012 | Full report 1 What is CSV How we implement CSV Nutrition Water Rural development Responsible sourcing Environmental sustainability sustainability Human rights and compliance Our people Nestlé in Society: Creating Shared Value A message from our Chairman and our CEO About this report Nestlé in Society: Creating Shared Value Creating Shared Value explained Nestlé Corporate Business Principles Our Commitments Materiality Key Performance Indicators Summary Consolidated environmental performance indicators Nestlé in society | Creating Shared Value and meeting our commitments 2012 | Full report 3 6 8 9 10 11 15 18 20 2 What is CSV How we implement CSV Nutrition Water Rural development Responsible sourcing Environmental sustainability Human rights and compliance Our people A message from our Chairman and our CEO We have always believed that in order to prosper we need the communities we serve and in which we operate to prosper as well: and that over the long term, healthy populations, healthy economies and healthy business performance are mutually reinforcing. We recognise...
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