...Many people will ask you what you want to do with your life, or where you see yourself in 10 years. Problem is I’m not sure where I’ll see myself in 10 years. Would I like to have a career that I love? Sure. Would I like to have a family started and have money to blow? Who wouldn’t?! But I don’t know for sure because the future hasn’t happened yet, hence why they call it the future. I’d like to say that in ten years I’d have a beautiful family, a job I wake up every morning excited for, and enough money to feed a small country. But you can never be too sure. My search for the perfect job began when I was talking to my uncle about this report. I told him I had to pick three careers I was interested in which was hard for me because I’m scatter-brained and at times indecisive. So he helped me narrow it down, and from then on it was a search through hours of Google links and a few dead trees wasted. It took me three whole days to collect 12 sources for my three careers which is hard for someone with my personality type to do. After taking the Keirsey Temperament survey I discovered I’m an INFJ, which is the rarest personality type of all. The name dubbed to my personality type is “The Caregiver”. It states that they are caring and parental towards everyone they love and love organization, yet extremely unfocused and in need of routine (INFJ 1). When I read that I couldn’t help but think that for once, an online quiz was actually right. It also said I was good with people and was...
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...work early but chooses to stay to make sure everything is complete. My stepfather came to this country 18 years ago to pursue a better career opportunity. He came into business doing Mosaics with his cousin where he later became manager in that section of the company. My stepfather never slacked of at what he did. He came across problems with his cousin’s company because they were not paying him enough and so decided to open up his own business. He is very successful at what he does and has done many great mosaics all through out New York City. He taught me that you couldn’t take things for granted. Never allow people to step over you or push you down. He is still, to this day, working to pursue succession and never forgets to tell me that in order to succeed in life you need, ignorance and confidence. Ignorance to ignore people who always try to turn you down and the confidence to know that you are the best at what you do and you will prove everybody why. My stepfather is my true role model because I look at him and I see what a father figure should be. He is always there and helping my family in everything we need. I believe I did a good job as the leader in my group; I made sure everyone was doing their part and had the exact research done. There a little bump where one of my team members who was not there in class gave us the wrong information about why steve jobs left Apple but it was a good thing we had brains in class to tell us what happened and what he...
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...July 22, 2014 Abstract The purpose of this research paper is to inform the reader about the fraud and abuse of controlled substances being committed by physicians and pharmacies. Academic sources are the main reference point in this paper and they are used to give insight of the various ways that this crime can be committed. In addition, participant-observation research is included from the DEA diversion group who regulates controlled substance fraud. Lastly, this paper explains how this crime affects America and what is being done by the government to manage this problem. White Collar Crime: Abuse of Controlled Substances The abuse of controlled substances is so underrated in our community that a lot of people do not realize how they are being affected by it. I chose to write this topic because I am doing an internship with the Drug Enforcement Administration and I got a first hand look at the magnitude of this problem. This issue is important because we as citizens are all being affected by this issue and most people don’t realize it because it is not in the media as much as street drugs. After reading this paper, the reader will have more insight on what controlled substances are, the type of fraud that is being committed involving controlled substances, and the consequences of committing these fraudulent acts. Literature Review What is A Controlled Substance? Controlled substances are any drug...
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...evidence-based medicine has gained increasingly broad-based support in health care, but many doctors still aren’t using it. With a lean towards Pharmacy management, I researched the barriers providers and institutions are faced with in successfully incorporating evidence-based medicine and how initiating organizational improvements can help. The research highlights some important considerations to be aware of that gives evidence-based medicine a bad name, the pitfalls to avoid, and some ways providers and institutions are working to overcome them. Introduction This paper begins by giving an overview of evidence-based medicine, what it is, and the benefits to be realized by providers, insurers, and patients. I compared that to what providers were using before EBM. Next, I examine the barriers to successfully incorporating evidence-based medicine, and the negative perceptions that dissuade their use by clinicians. Identified are the disadvantages such as source information bias, ethics considerations, and the dangers in using EBM to set Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG). The research highlights some important considerations to be aware of that gives evidence-based medicine a bad name. I looked at pitfalls to avoid and some ways providers and institutions are working to overcome them. Finally, I included an overview, from a pharmacy management perspective, of how improvements techniques...
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...RETENTION STRATEGIES “Employee wellness programs are growing in popularity, as health system leaders look for ways to boost their employees’ health--and in doing so, boost their abilities to do their jobs well. This can improve the hospitals’ and health systems’ bottom lines, by increasing employee productivity and satisfaction, which in turn lowers staff turnover rates and the associated costs”.- Jennifer Larson( February 2013). The cost associated with replacing an employee who leaves is considerable. A 2009 report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) put the estimated cost of replacing a registered nurse between $22,000 and $64,000, and that doesn’t include the wealth of experience that seasoned nurses bring to the table. These costs mean that healthcare organizations have a definite financial interest in reducing turnover. PwC Saratoga’s recently released 2012/2013 US Human Capital Effectiveness Report found that hospitals saw increased turnover among employees in 2011, according to data that was available from about 60 hospital systems with a total of more than 1 million employees. The report also found that the bedside nurse voluntary separation rate rose from 7.5 percent to 9.1 percent from 2010 to 2011, and the first-year nurse turnover rate increased from 26.2 percent to 28.3 percent over the past year. Some key findings in 2011: Retention of all employees and nursing staff improved constantly during the 2008-2011 time period; Turnover of all employees and...
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...for your dead end job. You drive in the same traffic and start at the same shift. When you get to work you check the schedule and have to work with John one of the most annoying and flamboyant workers there. Your job as filling tech at a mail order pharmacy is getting pretty exhausting because it gets really busy, and there aren’t any positions to move up for. The totes then start coming down the line, and they quickly get stacked up, because your counterpart is late as always. You then start working harder and faster and within 30 minutes of your shift you get approached by a pharmacist stating you gave the incorrect quantity. Frustrated about the mistake you stop everything you are doing and correct it. As the totes and order start piling up you then John finally comes in, and starts to smartly comment on the amount of work that has piled up. In your head you say “well if you weren’t late this wouldn’t have happened”, but you decide to brush it off and stay professional. It’s now time for lunch, and during that time the company does announcements. While eating you food they announce that John has been promoted to floor supervisor. Shocked and appalled you try to hide you try emotions, you approach John and congratulate him. You then ask him, what qualifications are needed to become supervisor and he stated a bachelor’s degree and experience. You then realize that the only way to get promoted in this day in era is to go to school Goals are very important aspect...
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...[pic] Post Graduate Division International College of Business And Technology 31,33, Hotel Road, Mount Laviniya, Sri Lanka. University Center Code: 2526 A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF MARKETING MIX FOR THE SUCCESS AND SUSTAINABILITY OF CANINE DE-WORMER TABLETS MARKET IN SRI LANKA By Nirmana Lasith Jayatunge Roll No : 540686708 A project report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Master of Business Administration Of Sikkim Manipal University, INDIA Sikkim-Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences Distance Education Wing Syndicate House Manipal -576119 STUDENT’S DECLARATION I here by declare that the project report entitled A comprehensive study of marketing mix for the success and sustainability of canine de-wormer tablets market in Sri Lanka Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Business Administration To Sikkim-Manipal University, India, is my original work and not submitted for the award of any other degree, diploma, fellowship, or any other similar title or prizes Place : Colombo Nirmana Lasith Jayatunge Date : July 20, 2008 Reg. No: 540686708 EXAMINER’S CERTIFICATION The project report of Nirmana Lasith Jayatunge Titled A comprehensive study of marketing mix for the success and sustainability of canine de-wormer tablets market in Sri Lanka Is approved and is acceptable in quality and form UNIVERSITY STUDY CENTER CERTIFICATION ...
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...experiencing the outcome as I sit here today. Whether people want to hear it or not, police corruption does exist, it has for a long time and probably will for another long time. During the course of this paper I will talk about police corruption, misconduct, and brutality, present two cases in which these acts took place, describe the details of the case and their outcomes and address my feelings on that outcome. As of right now, I am living one of the worst nightmares that anyone could imagine. My family is personally going through a case of police misconduct and corruption. My brother- in- law was 18 years old when he passed away on November 22, 2011. His mother sold him three fentanyl patches in which he chewed all at once and overdosed. Our family knew right away that she was responsible for his death but know we just had to prove it. We gathered every bit of evidence that we could, text messages between the two of them blatantly discussing the sale and purchase of the drugs, eye witness testimony from his friends that witnessed the sale, a video of him stating that he had bought drugs from his mother and her sister, the wrappers from the patches that have a DEA number on them that can be traced through the pharmacy right back to her, and a death certificate stating cause of death as fentanyl intoxication. The Granite City, IL police department has all of this information and yet has not done anything with it. They do not even call anymore and pretend that they are still working...
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...NEW VENTURE CREATION (MBSA 2313) Case Study: Holista CollTech: Direction for Focused Growth INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT LECTURER’S NAME: DR. ADRIANA MOHD. RIZAL SECTION: 02 COURSE: MBA GENERAL PART TIME (JB) NAME: SITI ZAINAB BINTI ZAINOL MATRIX ID: MBS 141025 Case III Assignment Questions (Holista CollTech): Case Summary In December 2009, Holista CollTech Ltd. was established as a biotechnology company and its core business was the production of ovine collagen and Kacip Fatimah extracts. The ovine collagen was used mainly in a broad range of food, health supplements, cosmetics, and medical products, while Kacip Fatimah extracts were ingredients for food and supplements products. Holista CollTech's corporate vision was to be a global player in the multi-billion dollar collagen and herb extract markets. However, it faced fierce competition in the collagen market which was already dominated by a number of large multinational firms, and in the herb extract market in which competition was becoming increasingly intense due to the rising number of imitators. This was a challenging situation for Holista CollTech Ltd. since these competitions could prevent the company from achieving its objective to increase its control in these two markets. 1. What were Holista CollTech’s businesses? What were the company’s long-term objectives? The Holista CollTech’s businesses can be divided into two catagories. The first business is R&D...
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...Retail Sales: Is There a Place in Your Business? By Randy Schmitke, CPA, MBA You have probably asked yourself or your staff questions like these: Should we get more aggressively into shoes? Should our company grow into the area of post-mastectomy? Would it be beneficial to our business and our patients if we carried some soft goods and walking aids in our offices? If you have asked these questions, then you have thought about retail sales as a part of your O&P operation. What is "retail" and why might you want to enter the retail game? First, we should define what "retail" is in the context of this article. Although most facilities have a "retail" fee schedule for all the appropriate billing codes, this is not what we are referring to here. The American Heritage Dictionary defines "retail" as the sale of goods or commodities in small quantities directly to the consumer. The key word in this definition is "commodity" this denotes a product which involves little or no customization and is readily available for purchase, most likely in a variety of locations. Clearly, products such as extra-depth shoes, canes, and select compression hosiery would fall into the category of commodities. These products need little or no customization and can be found in shoe stores, home medical equipment stores, pharmacies, and even department stores. Businesses selling these types of products differentiate themselves primarily by focusing on selection, service, or location. Of course,...
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...CHAPTER 2 RECOGNIZING OPPORTUNITIES AND GENERATING IDEAS LEARNING OBJECTIVES |1. |Explain why it’s important to start a new firm when its “window of opportunity” is open. | |2. |Explain the difference between an opportunity and an idea. | |3. |Describe the three general approaches entrepreneurs use to identify opportunities. | |4. |Identify the four environmental trends that are most instrumental in creating business opportunities. | |5. |List the personal characteristics that make some people better at recognizing business opportunities than others. | |6. |Identify the five steps in the creative process. | |7. |Describe the purpose of brainstorming and its use as an idea generator. | |8. |Describe how to use library and Internet searches to generate new business ideas. | |9. |Explain the purpose of maintaining an idea bank. | |10. |Describe three steps for protecting ideas from being lost or stolen. | CHAPTER OVERVIEW This chapter begins by describing the difference...
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...Class Discussion: Students will respond to the following: · How have entrepreneurs been impacted by the global economic crisis? · What excites you about being an entrepreneur? · What concerns you about being an entrepreneur? How have entrepreneurs been impacted by the global economic crisis? Entrepreneurs have been hit since the downward slope of the economy. The banks have stopped and/or made the loan process more stringent to receive funds and to continue business. Some entrepreneurs found investors to receive funding where they were able to get around receiving loans from banks. · What excites you about being an entrepreneur? The exciting attributes of being an entrepreneur is setting your own standards. Creating jobs for the community and putting resources back in the community served. Leaving a legacy for the next generation and giving young people an opportunity to learn a new skill and concepts. · What concerns you about being an entrepreneur? The concerns revolve around not having the resources to continue running the business. The product or service rendered is no longer needed and not having the technology to advance. The business failing because of bad decisions that were made. 1. The global economic crisis has negatively impacted many entrepreneurs. Those who began their businesses during better times have found themselves in severe financial trouble. However, the downfall in the global economy has also presented a...
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...Personal statement examples Find College Courses and Degrees There are no ‘right’ ways to writing your personal statement, but there are many ‘wrong’ ways of doing it. On this page you will not only find everything you need to know about putting together a professional personal statement, but will also have access to dozens of expertly written ones. These samples are a great way to see how other people put together their personal statements, and to visualise the sort of structure and language they use. Reading through these will allow you to judge which ones you think are good or bad, which in turn will greatly help you in putting together your own winning statement. YOU ARE STRONGLY ADVISED NOT TO COPY THESE EXAMPLES WORD FOR WORD, BUT INSTEAD USE THEM AS USE THEM AS GUIDES AND AS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION. Many students struggle to put together an effective personal statement, primarily because they find it difficult to write about themselves. They may also fall for other common essay writing mistakes such as straying from the core subject and message they should be trying to get across. To help students overcome these potential pitfalls we have developed this resource page as a guide to giving them useful tips, strategies and techniques on writing a professional profile that is of the highest quality and one that will maximise their chances of enrolling at their first choice university. By following our advice, preparing properly and with a bit of practise, putting...
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...http://mohanchandran.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/wal-mart.pdf http://www.slideshare.net/redwan999/operation-management-for-walmart http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walmart Ever wonder how the products you see on our shelves get there? It all comes down to logistics, and it's how Walmart works. Every year, we move millions of products from manufacturers to Walmart distribution centers, and from distribution centers to the shelves in our stores. Distribution Centers Walmart’s 158 distribution centers are hubs of activity for our business. Our distribution operation is one of the largest in the world. Walmart logistics has a fleet of 6,500 tractors, 55,000 trailers and more than 7,000 drivers. Download Hi-Res Photo * A regional distribution center can have up to 12 miles of conveyor belts, which can move hundreds of thousands of cases through the facility each day. * There are 9 disaster distribution centers, strategically located across the country and stocked to provide rapid response to struggling communities in the event of a natural disaster. * Each distribution center is more than 1 million square feet in size, and uses more than 5 miles of conveyor belts to keep products moving to our stores 24 hours a day. * Every distribution center supports 90 to 100 stores in a 200-mile radius. Trucks and Truck Drivers Walmart is able to move goods to and from distribution centers because we maintain a private fleet of trucks and a skilled staff of truck drivers...
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...Insights into OTC and Pharmacy as presented at the ESOMAR Global Healthcare Conference Contents Consumer Decision Making: 4 “How potent is my potion?” Intuitive judgments in consumer decision making for OTC products - By Anjali Puri, Director, Customized Products & Services Group, Asia Pacific and co-author, Sumeet Saluja, General Manager, Marketing at Glaxo SmithKline Consumer Healthcare Fast Moving Consumer Goods and OTC products: Zoom on marketing effectiveness - Abstract by Erk Maassen, and Robert Buckeldee 20 2 Author: Anjali Puri Director, Customized Products & Services Group, Asia Pacific The Nielsen Company 2nd Floor, Block B, Sri Rama Deevana, No. 21, Ulsoor Road, Bangalore – 560042, India email: anjali.puri@nielsen.com Phone: 91-80-25559692, 91-98456-18854 Fax: 91-80-25559688 Anjali currently works with the Customized Products and Services team at Nielsen. She has over 14 years of qualitative research experience, and has worked extensively in the arena of OTC medication. Anjali is a regular presenter at ESOMAR and other international market research forums. Sumeet is currently the Category Head for Horlicks, health food drink company General Manager, Marketing in India. In his previous role, Glaxo SmithKline Consumer Healthcare Sumeet was head of the DLF Plaza Tower, DLF Phase 1, Gurgaon, Crocin brand, a popular OTC Haryana, India analgesic in India. Sumeet email: sumeet.g.saluja@gsk.com has also spent time in sales Phone: 91-124-2540700,...
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