... An organizational environment is composed of “the actors and forces” outside marketing that affect marketing management’s power to develop and sustain successful transactions with its target consumers. Macro-forecasting in industrial settings is basically concerned with the forecasting of markets in total. This concerns the existing level of market demand, while also considering the market’s future. New homes are a product offered within an industry (construction), in which macro-trends could have a major impact over the next five (5) years. An organization’s macro-environment relates to the larger forces having a direct impression on society as a whole. An organization has little, if any ability to sway these said forces, and thus can only adapt its marketing mix to provide a reason for the resulting opportunities and threats. (Weigand, Robert A. 2012) There are many features of an industry that may determine the degree of competition, as well as the relative position of profitability in an organization. Several macro-trends encompass industry forecasting and can impact either negatively or positively within an organization. The macro-trends include: Economic trends: In this particular macro-trend the macro environment analysis identifies trends such as changes in personal disposable income, interest rates, inflation, employment ratings, and cost of living. The economic environment ascertains the strength and size of a market. (www.oup.com ) Excessively...
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... An organizational environment is composed of “the actors and forces” outside marketing that affect marketing management’s power to develop and sustain successful transactions with its target consumers. Macro-forecasting in industrial settings is basically concerned with the forecasting of markets in total. This concerns the existing level of market demand, while also considering the market’s future. New homes are a product offered within an industry (construction), in which macro-trends could have a major impact over the next five (5) years. An organization’s macro-environment relates to the larger forces having a direct impression on society as a whole. An organization has little, if any ability to sway these said forces, and thus can only adapt its marketing mix to provide a reason for the resulting opportunities and threats. (Weigand, Robert A. 2012) There are many features of an industry that may determine the degree of competition, as well as the relative position of profitability in an organization. Several macro-trends encompass industry forecasting and can impact either negatively or positively within an organization. The macro-trends include: Economic trends: In this particular macro-trend the macro environment analysis identifies trends such as changes in personal disposable income, interest rates, inflation, employment ratings, and cost of living. The economic environment ascertains the strength and size of a market. (www.oup.com ) Excessively...
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...Problem * Statement of the Problem * Purpose of the Study * Research Questions * Importance of the Study * Scope of the Study * Definition of Terms * Limitations Chapter 2: Theoretical Framework Chapter 3: Review of the Literature Chapter 4: Research Methods * The Qualitative Paradigm * Qualitative Methods * The Researcher's Role * Data Sources * Data Collection * Data Analysis * Ethical Considerations Chapter 5: Research Findings Chapter 6: Conclusions, Discussion, and Suggestions for Future Research * Summary * Conclusions * Discussion * Suggestions for Future Research Towards A Phenomenology of Liberation From the very start, I am thus fully endorsing the premise that no account of race can be dissociated from a critique of power and a social historical ontology of ourselves (de Oliveira, 2010, 209). INTRODUCTION I grew up in rural North Carolina. When I was in the third grade, I watched as five of my white peers were pulled from class to attend gifted courses. I always wondered why, I, who had always worked hard, was never pulled for what I perceived as reward for hard work and good grades. During the first week of school of my fifth grade year, the same White gifted teacher pulled the same five White students to begin gifted courses. The buzz around the class was that the five elite were preparing for Odyssey of the Mind, which was deemed an honor for the brightest and best in the school....
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...Allo64 . Obesity Vladimir Jean-Philippe ABS 200: Introduction to Applied Behavioral Science Dr. A’ndrea Wilson September, 2nd, 2013 Let’s face it; we’re a nation of fat people. In a world where thin is in and is glamorized by the media, how is it that 68.7% of American adults are either obese or overweight? If we look at the youth of our nation, obesity is even affecting them as well. Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years (Ogden, Carroll, Flegal, 2010). The percentage of children aged 6–11 years in the United States who were obese increased from 7% in 1980 to nearly 18% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of adolescents aged 12–19 years who were obese increased from 5% to 18% over the same period (Ogden, Carroll, Flegal, 2010). What has happened in those years that obesity is on the rise? This paper will examine a case study of Kate Myers life and her dealing with obesity and see how she is affected from a Micro, Mezzo, and Macro perspective and also describe the kinds of influences that may have led to this person’s situation and level of influence. Kate Myers was your typical average girl growing up. She was kind, fun loving, helpful and very resilient young lady. Rarely did she ever let negative things get her upset. What brought Kate great joy; was her ability to help others when she was able. Now at the age of 39, from Millville, New Jersey, Kate’s dreams of becoming a successful lawyer has now...
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...Introduction • Background of the Problem • Statement of the Problem • Purpose of the Study • Research Questions • Importance of the Study • Scope of the Study • Definition of Terms • Limitations Chapter 2: Theoretical Framework Chapter 3: Review of the Literature Chapter 4: Research Methods • The Qualitative Paradigm • Qualitative Methods • The Researcher's Role • Data Sources • Data Collection • Data Analysis • Ethical Considerations Chapter 5: Research Findings Chapter 6: Conclusions, Discussion, and Suggestions for Future Research • Summary • Conclusions • Discussion • Suggestions for Future Research Towards A Phenomenology of Liberation From the very start, I am thus fully endorsing the premise that no account of race can be dissociated from a critique of power and a social historical ontology of ourselves (de Oliveira, 2010, 209). INTRODUCTION I grew up in rural North Carolina. When I was in the third grade, I watched as five of my white peers were pulled from class to attend gifted courses. I always wondered why, I, who had always worked hard, was never pulled for what I perceived as reward for hard work and good grades. During the first week of school of my fifth grade year, the same White gifted teacher pulled the same five White students to begin gifted courses. The buzz around the class was that the five elite were preparing for Odyssey of the Mind, which was deemed an honor for the brightest and best in the school....
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...develop learners’ ability to evaluate the elements of the macro environment and its relation to an organisation. Select an organisation which you are familiar with. Explain the elements of its macro environment and discuss how these element(s) affect your selected organisation. Recommend improvements that can be made by the organisation in managing the macro environment effectively. Criteria Description on the selected organisation Description on the general macro environment elements Identification and discussion on element(s) of macro environment that affects the selected organisation Recommendations to improve management of the macro environment in the selected organization 1.0 Introduction A macro environment comprises the external factors that can significantly impact its performance and ability to compete in its marketplace. These factors are often out of the control or management ability of a company. Factors typically include economic, demographic, political, and technological forces in business. Business owners and managers often spend copious amount of time and effort to assess the overall economic environment in order to determine the number and strength of each factor. Strategies and performance reviews can help owners and managers use the macro environment factors to create a competitive advantage for their respective companies. For companies with a global foot-print, their exposure to macro environment elements is magnified. The Coca-Cola...
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...Literature Review of Strategic Business Analysis Tools: Research Ethics: PEST, BCG and Porter’s Five-Force Model Abstract This literature review takes the work of twelve different scholarly peered-reviewed resources and explains the outcome of their studies. All of the studies were conducted with different strategic analysis tools and how the use of ethics plays a role in each model. Although there are many strategic tools for managers to use, this literature review focuses in on only three tools. The three strategic analysis tools researched in this literature review are the PEST analysis, the BCG growth matrix, and Porter’s five-force model. This literature review compares the work of the different articles to show how each strategic tool was used in the different articles and where ethics play a role in each research method. The end of the literature review entails different recommendations on how to further the research for a better understanding of these strategic tools while continuing to do so in a manner that remains ethical. In conclusion, this literature review is design to give the reader a better understanding of three different strategic management tools and how they are being used professionally and scholarly with allowing for all research to be done in an manner that does not allow for outcomes that can be used in an unethical manner to pad results. Introduction The business environment is rapidly changing and the past has shown that companies who are...
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...the branch of knowledge concerning with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth. There are two types of economics Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. This essay will attempt to explore the different type of or is the branch of economics which focused its studies’ in “large” portion of economics system. It basically deals with the overall performance, behavior, structure, and the essential decisions made by the whole economy. In reality the relationship between micro and macro economy the relationship is intertwine, they are interdependent, but still have different strategies. The overall performance are based on, pinpointing issues such as inflation, interest rates, unemployment as a whole, national productivity, GDP growth, and recession. In the United States (U.S) for the household past few years unemployment rate. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is 8.6%. Despite the mention houses foreclosure being foreclosed is still on a rise. Unemployment and GDP Trends The department Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) keeps track of the unemployment rate in United States. BLS it uses a measurement system that monitor individuals in all households over the age of sixteen who is currently not working or not seeking...
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...titanium, chrome and manganese ores and alloys. BHP Ltd of Australia and Billion Plc of UK established merger in 2001, and the result was the dual listed company (DLC). BHP Billion becomes one of the world’s largest mining and Petroleum Company. It expands its business in twenty countries, and its major commodities are iron ore, metallurgical coal, energy coal, conventional and unconventional oil and gas, copper, aluminum, manganese, uranium, nickel, and silver. This essay will deeply analysis the effects of BHP Billiton’s sustainability practice on the ownership advantages. It also explains the expansion strategy of BHP Billiton, which is Joint venture and mergers and acquisitions. At last, it will show some risks which are created by the macro and external factors in the mining industry and give some strategies to reduce these risks. Sustainability Practice to Improve O Advantages in the Mining Sector The mining industry...
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...rate in the world. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics at yearend 2012, approximately 6,937,600 offenders were under the supervision of adult correctional systems (2013). Of this number, more than 60% of the inmates in prison are minorities however; they make up only 37% of the United States population. Considering the trends in which minorities commit crimes, such broad statistics conceal that racial disparities pervade each stage of the U.S. judicial system, from arrest to trial and sentencing. The first stage of the judicial system is the arrest made by an officer. Police are given an incredible amount of discretion to use that leads to bias and racial profiling. According to Paul Bou-Habib in his article “Racial Profiling and Background Injustice”, he states, “The main reason in favor of using racial profiling in the context of criminal investigation is that I can increase the chance of catching criminals” (para. 2). A key factor in the imbalance of the arrests on minorities in comparison to whites is that they commit more crimes at higher rates. In the article, “The Correlates of Law Enforcement Officers’ Automatic and Controlled-Race Based Responses to Criminal Suspects” by B. Michelle Peruche & E. Ashby Plant (2006) suggests that: Such responses may be influenced by stereotypic expectations. For example, it is possible that Black men are more likely to be violent and hostile may create expectations that Black people, particularly Black men, are more likely...
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...Lund University, Sweden Email: ulf.elg@fek.lu.se Rudolf R. Sinkovics Manchester School of Management, UMIST United Kingdom Email: Rudolf.Sinkovics@umist.ac.uk 1 The authors would like to thank Handelsbanken’s Research Foundations for financial support. FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT – LOCATION ATTRACTIVENESS FOR RETAILING FIRMS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION Abstract For politicians and country representatives it is becoming more and more important to look into ways to attract Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). Not only are successful location decisions of multinational companies good news for surviving in the political system, but related economic and social development implications necessitate a more comprehensive view on whether there is a race to attract FDI in Europe. And if so, what are its implications on different industries and societies within the EU. This paper focuses on the retailing industry and mandates an understanding of managerial decision making: Why do retailing companies enter particular country markets and what are the factors that determine a country’s attractiveness? A conceptual model is developed to understand the factors, corporate as well as market characteristics, which influence companies in their location selection decisions. This will help us understand the impact of the incentives, if any, given by governments. We study two cases, Wal-Mart in the UK and Germany and Toys‘R’Us in Sweden to verify our model and to draw conclusions that can be useful for...
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...acquired and transmitted pattern of shared meaning, feeling, and behavior that constitutes a distinctive human group” (Ayman & Korabik, 2010). As these young boys grow up, become husbands and fathers, these men begin to treat their wives poorly, often bullying them verbally, mentally, or even physically. This bullying can lead to violence. When young children are involved, especially boys, they see the way their father treats their mother, learn that they do not have to respect their mother, and it becomes the norm for them too. When they become adults, they treat women the way it was modeled to them; as their father did. This can be a cultural norm for different ethnicities and cultures. When bullying infiltrates Bronfenbrenner’s macro system,...
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...Executive Summary Best Buy Co.,Inc. is an American multinational consumer electronics corporation, the company was founded by Richard M. Schulze and Gary Smoliak in 1966. Globally, with over 100,000 employees, Best Buy was named “Company of the year” by Forbes magazine in 2004. The company achieved its early success by using low cost strategy. As a leading company in the consumer electronic retail industry, Best Buy understands the importance of high quality customer service. The company’s lead market position is attributed to its differentiation strategy, reputable brand name, and series of acquisition. The external analysis indicates that the highest competitive force in the company is the internal rivalry and risk of new competitor to enter into the market. The performance of Best Buy and other competitors in the consumer electronic retail industry really depends on macro environmental factors. The biggest threat that most industries in the global market are facing, is the threat caused by the current economic situation. The internal analysis indicates that strength of the company is their reputable brand name, size, and market presence. Best Buy built its reputation by offering consumer high quality service and new shopping experience. The company expands its business into different market through series of acquisition. The company’s biggest weakness is that company have too much long term debt , which could damage investor’s trust on the company’s performance. ...
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...Running head: ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE PAPER ASSIGNMENT Access to Quality Healthcare Paper Rudolphe Lubin University of Phoenix Lori Lewellen MBAJOGZL57 April 27, 2009 Quality Healthcare Introduction It will be evident to realize that financial, educational, and socio – demographic implications can bring serious impact on access to quality healthcare in the organization. Labor shortage will stay an important component that can affect as well the access to quality care. Socio – demographic changes linked with chronic illnesses can have an effect on the aging population, which may reduce the quality of life, increase costs for healthcare and rise resource allocation. In point of fact, both labor shortage and socio – demographic changes are exactingly dominant in the admittance to quality care in the United States. Besides, the demand for registered nurses and changes in science is already exceeding supply in U.S. nation, including more implications associated with other ethical dilemmas. Healthcare Labor Shortage People have to realize that progresses in medical technology, increasing expenses and market forces provide to the financial decline of many rural healthcare organizations. In reality, small rural healthcare suppliers, particularly hospitals, cannot meet the costs of the equipment and practitioners needed to treat the range of modern syndrome and injury...
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...Social Structure & Social Interaction, Groups, Deviance, Poverty and Social Class Both Sides Microsociology emphasis is placed on social interaction- rules, codes, survival strategies, relationships, face to face contact. 1/54 Study: Speller Learn Test Play Games: Scatter Space Race All 54 terms PrintExportCopyCombine Order by Terms Definitions Microsociology emphasis is placed on social interaction- rules, codes, survival strategies, relationships, face to face contact. Location in Social Structure People's location in the social structure accounts for differences in their behavior & attitudes Ascribed Status involuntary status; a status you inherit o Class of parents, gender, sex, ethnicity, race Achieved Status voluntary status; a status you earn o Student, criminal, doctor, friend Society people who share culture & territory Hunting & Gathering Societies simplest form of society, few social divisions, few people, nomadic, most egalitarian [treat all as equals, no one is rich or poor], society with most leisure time. Role Conflict When what is expected of us in one role is incompatible with what is expected in another role. Role Strain When the same role presents inherent conflict- one role Thomas Theorem If people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences- think of people as less than and they will be treated as such. Group members of a group think of themselves as belonging together, they interact with...
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