...Environment Management Topic : Hazardous Waste Management Group Members : Rohan Shanbhag (146) Amit Sharma (147) Nandita Sharma (148) Priya Shegoankar (149) Hazardous waste management is the collection, treatment, and disposal of waste material that, when improperly handled, can cause substantial harm to human health and safety or to the environment. Hazardous wastes can take the form of solids, liquids, sludges, or contained gases, and they are generated primarily by chemical production, manufacturing, and other industrial activities. They may cause damage during inadequate storage, transportation, treatment, or disposal operations. Improper hazardous-waste storage or disposal frequently contaminates surface and groundwater supplies. People living in homes built near old and abandoned waste disposal sites may be in a particularly vulnerable position. In an effort to remedy existing problems and to prevent future harm from hazardous wastes, governments closely regulate the practice of hazardous-waste management. Hazardous Materials Regulations Hazardous materials are regulated by three primary government agencies: ...
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...Chs 5, 6, 7, 8, 18 – Macroeconomic Components Problem Set Macroeconomics Ch 5 - Consumption Questions 1. When the C-line crosses the 45-degree line, saving is ______ . A. positive B. negative C. zero D. impossible to calculate without further information 2. When disposable income (DI) is zero, ______ . A. autonomous consumption is equal to induced consumption B. autonomous consumption is equal to total consumption C. induced consumption is equal to total consumption D. autonomous consumption is zero E. induced consumption is greater than zero 3. The minimum amount that people will spend even if DI is zero is called _____ consumption. A. autonomous B. permanent C. induced D. total E. special 4. According to the permanent income hypothesis, if a person won the lottery, they would spend _____ that year. A. all of the winnings B. some of the winnings C. none of the winnings D. more than all of the winnings 5. The permanent income hypothesis is a theory from economist _____ . A. Adam Smith B. John Maynard Keynes C. Thorstein Veblen D. Milton Friedman E. Karl Marx 6. Conspicuous consumption is a theory from economist _____ . A. Adam Smith B. John Maynard Keynes C. Thorstein Veblen D. Milton Friedman E. Karl Marx 7. In the U.S., the largest component of C is ______ . A. durable goods B. services C. nondurable goods D. inventory E. residential housing 8. The consumption function tells us that, as income rises, consumption _____ . A. declines B. remains the same C. rises but more slowly...
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... | ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ISO 14000 SERIES | | | | | ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ISO 14000 SERIES | INTRODUCTIONThe aim of sustainable development is to minimize resource depletion , social instability and environmental damage for the larger cause of society and its welfare . For the accomplishment of this aim, companies need to demonstrate their corporate social responsibility (CSR) that includes concern for environment. As a first step towards the goals for environment concerns is to establish an ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (E.M.S.).WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM(E.M.S.)?E.M.S. is a formal system concerned with managing the aspects of company’s activities , products and services that have and could have an impact on the environment. So we can say Environmental management system (EMS) refers to the management of an organisation's environmental programs in a comprehensive, systematic, planned and documented manner. It includes the organisational structure, planning and resources for developing, implementing and maintaining policy for environmental protection.WHY E.M.S. ? / OBJECTIVES OF E.M.S. * Serves as a tool to improve environmental performance. * Provides a systematic way of managing an organization’s environmental affairs. * Is the aspect of the organization’s overall management structure that addresses immediate and long-term impacts of its products, services and processes on the environment. * Gives order and...
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...Management Control Environment Theoretical Introduction An organization consists of responsibility centers. The performance at responsibility center can be measured in terms of Effectiveness and Efficiency of Work.Effectiveness refers to how well the work is done while Efficiency in the engineering sense,is the amount of output per unit of input. Management control involves the planning and control of these centers’ activities so they make the desired contributions toward achieving the organization’s objectives. The management control environment includes the nature of the organization:its rules,guidelines,and procedures;its culture; and its external environment. Responsibility centers use inputs and assets to produce outputs.Responsibility accounting focuses on planned and actual amounts for responsibility center inputs and outputs. It is to be contrasted with full cost accounting, which focuses on products rather than on responsibility centers. There are four types of responsibility centers: revenue centers,in which outputs are measured in monetary terms & are often expense centers as well;expense centers,in which inputs are measured in monetary terms; profit centers, in which both inputs and outputs are measured in monetary terms; and investment centers,in which both profits and assets employed are measured and related to each other.Profits and Assets employed interrelates ( not just mere control of assets) in an investment center. ...
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...Question 1: The Management Accounting Environment Word Count allowed 500 – Actual word count 536 a) How Management Accounting can contribute to competitive advantage and competitive strategy b) How Management Accounting Information can be used for the proposed strategy GTH Ltd manufactures hearing aids and other innovative products for the deaf community; the business is looking at the differentiation strategy and the possibility of expanding into foreign markets, specifically developing countries. Management accounting focuses on subunits of the business, which allows the analysis of a variety of aspects of the business, such as processes, departments and specific products to ensure that the actual results are tracking close to the plans. Whereas financial accounting is an overall view of the business which produces reports for the external stakeholders and must adhere to the NZ accounting standards. Management accounting is not governed by such standards, if something can be measured it can be analysed, controlled and influenced. The differentiation strategy of innovation means that GTH Ltd needs to continually design and develop innovative products. Management accounting information is important and it must be received by managers in a timely manner so that production processes can be changed rapidly in response to innovations within the R&D team and in response to changes in the competitive environment. Management accounting can track the innovations...
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...Chapter 1: List some of the changes in management practice that have occurred in the recent past and describe how these changes have impacted things like, for example, efficiency and effectiveness, IT, allocation of organizational resources, or achieving and maintaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Select one or two of these changes (or others, if you prefer), and describe the resulting impact. Recent changes in management practice have included restructuring, outsourcing, and allowing employees to explore their own ways in building up their clientele or business within a company. Restructuring involves downsizing a company in order to reduce the operating costs, whether it’s to close one of many department store in a major retail company (which many times involve job losses) or replacing employee resources with technology providing more efficiency, but not necessarily effectiveness. For example, CVS Pharmacy has recently began to provide self-checkouts for their customers, allowing customers to be able to ring up their own sales instead of waiting in line for a sales clerk to do so; this helps CVS because it helps reduce the number of sales clerk they need to hire and in turn, reduces the amount of job openings available and saves CVS a substantial amount of money by not having to fill those positions. Although this increases their efficiency in check-outs, it does not, however, prove to be any more effective than allowing a sales clerk to ring up, because...
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...Approaches to Management & Environments Organizational management can have many approaches. Keeping employees, suppliers and consumers happy can be a complex process. It has been determined that contemporary approaches to management directly relate to an open system and the environments of an organization. Not all contemporary approaches to management relate to every organizational environment directly, but can have an overall impact. Sociotechnical systems theory is a contemporary approach to management that says that the right combination of workers along with their knowledge, training and tools leads to organizational effectiveness in satisfying customers. Quantitative management is another contemporary approach that prioritizes mathematical or statistical analysis as basis for decision making. This approach helps a manager make a decision by developing formal mathematical models including linear programming, queuing theory, simulation, forecasting, inventory modeling, network modeling, and breakeven analysis to resolve a problem (Bateman & Snell, 2013). The organizational behavior contemporary approach studies and identifies management activities that promote employee effectiveness by examining the dynamic nature of individual and group behaviors and interactions along with organizational processes. Systems theory shows that the organization’s performance depends on how effective it is providing goods or services using inputs from the external environment. Systems theory...
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...Management Accounting Environment Introduction Every organization small, medium and large needs someone to be in charge of day to day activities that is going to be responsible for decision making, planning, controlling, directing personnel, outlining organization structure and will be responsible for taking strategies in competitive advantages. In today’s business environment, corporate organizations need to take every advantage they can to remain competitive due to highly increasing competition in the market, i.e. electronics commerce ( e-commerce) and introduction of new technology day by day. Customers need specialized products and service and accurate information convening product they are purchasing, product availability, order status, delivering time. Shareholders expect greater value from their investment and accurate information of the financial status of the company. This new competitive environment requires companies ability to create value for their customers and to differentiate themselves from their competitors through the formulation of clear business strategy. In today's business environment, knowledge is power so business strategy must be supported by appropriate organizational factors such as accounting information systems, organizational design and effective manufacturing process Management Accounting deals with provision of information inside the company - that is, the process of identifying, measuring and forecasting, analyzing, interpreting...
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...Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments November 7, 2011 The Social networking industry has grown tremendously within the last few years. Consumers have gained many strategies for communications using the social networking websites. Using the social media in today's society has assisted consumers in many ways. Social networking websites can allow users to advertise, campaign, and even buy things. Many users utilize the social networking sites for searching and communicating with long lost friends, family, or even co-workers. There are a few social networking websites that are more popular than others such as Facebook, My space, Twitter, Craig list, and you tube. There is some significance to all of these, and they all have matured in this previous year. According to Reality Digital states the latest demographic data for the leading social network sites. It states, "The median age of twitter users remained firm at 31 between May 2008 and May 2009, while both my space and Linked IN saw a one year age drop year-over-year from 27 to 26 and 40 to 39, respectively. The most dramatic change was from facebook which shot up to 33 years old from 26 years old in 2008."(Reality digital). Many companies have adjusted very well to the social networking industry. Since features in the social network have veered towards the businesses now, many companies have gained in sales and profits. I think Mr. Brian Solis said it best, some adaptations are: "Return on Engagement, Return...
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...Changing Healthcare Environment and its Impact on Management The article that I chose speaks to the role of e-health and the ever changing environment of healthcare. The article, written by Jeffrey Harrison and Angela Lee, defines e-health as an all-encompassing term for the combined use of electronic information and communication technology in the health sector (Harrison & Lee, 2006). They charge that the role of the Internet in health care information access and delivery is rapidly increasing. They state that 86% of adults with Internet access have used it for health-related information and health inquiries represent 37% of their total Internet usage. The authors conclude that the speed at which new technologies and treatments are being developed means that many clinical providers will and are dependent on the Internet to gain some of the most current information on clinical practice recommendations. As a result, the use of the Internet has the probability to improve health care decision making, enhance health management, and produce better patient outcomes (Harrison & Lee, 2006). There are many factors that are contributing to the ever changing field of health care. The biggest factor today is the Affordable Care Act. This act was signed into law on March 23, 2010. This act changed the face of health care as we know it. It put the power in the hands of the consumers and forces other parties to be transparent in their dealings with a healthcare consumer. Additionally...
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...Research proposal on “RECORD MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN ICT ENVIRONMENT” Case study: Prime Minister Office – Regional Administration and Local Government TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE 4 1 INTRODUCTION 4 1.1 Overview of business records management in Tanzania 5 1.2 Statement of the Problem 6 1.2.1 Legal requirements: 7 1.2.2 Policy instruments: 8 1.2.3 The current situation 9 1.3 Objectives of the study 10 1.3.1 General objective 10 1.3.2 Specific objectives 11 1.4 Research Questions 11 1.5 Significance of the study 12 2 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 13 2.1 Introduction 13 2.2 DATA, INFORMATION, KNOWLEDGE AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT 13 2.2.1 An overview of data, information, knowledge and records 13 2.2.2 Role of data, information, knowledge and records in organizations 14 2.2.3 Information and knowledge as critical resources in development 15 2.3 Meaning of Record 17 2.3.1 Records Management 17 2.3.2 Record keeping principles 18 2.3.3 Management of Public Records 27 2.3.4 Functions and responsibilities of a records office 28 2.4 Record management policies 29 2.5 Managing electronic records 30 2.6 THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF THE STUDY 31 2.6.1 Records life-cycle 31 2.6.2 Records continuum 33 2.6.3 Hybrid records life-cycle theory 36 2.6.4 Linking the theoretical framework to the research problem 37 3 CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 39 3.1 Introduction 39 3.2 Research area 39 3.3 Research design 39 3.4 Population and sampling procedure 39 3.5...
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...Waste Management- A Man-Environment Linkage ABSTRACT The paper discovers the conceptual relationship between the modern day waste and the management systems incorporated there in to control and take necessary measures. It discovers the Man – Environment relation in handling waste and related matters and establishes a causative relation between them throughout the ages in knowing the reasons. It highlights the rediscovery of the importance of this linkage and places the relationship in proper perspective with a long term focus in mind. Authors: 1. P.M. Prasad Assistant Professor, Oil and Gas Deptt Email add: pmprasad@ddn.upes.ac.in Contact Number: 8449520968 2. Dr. S.K.Pokhriyal Professor and Head of Deptt, Oil and Gas and Energy Trading Email add: spokhriyal@ddn.upes.ac.in Contact Number: 9997033383 Waste Management- A Man-Environment Linkage ‘ Waste’ is generally used to define any liquid or solid residue from site refinery operations, other than a petroleum product, for which there is economically no viable outlet and therefore needs to be managed via recycling , treatment of disposal. It therefore symbolizes the helplessness or the limitations of the technology at the hands of mankind to fully exploit the resource processing. This is understood that there exists an end point down the operational line. What is left to be judged is whether or how efficient has been the process in treating the products and what better...
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...Better Managers Pursue a Positive Environment Lora Golden American Public University Better Managers Pursue a Positive Environment It is important for managers to understand how they can become more effective in their leadership role if they pursue a positive working environment and culture in their organization. Employees do not want a job where they are on the defensive all the time, picked on, constantly reprimanded or criticized; as most employees understand that a job has to be done but they desire to be treated well and to have an environment at work of a little fun and respect (Osterwalder & Pigneur, 2010). Managers can obtain this type of environment and culture by practicing a few concepts such as providing a trusting relationship, providing fairness among the treatment of staff, and by being honest with employees. Managers and leaders must ask themselves what the culture characteristics are in their organization, what their leadership style is, what the culture of the followers is, and what can be done to strengthen positive culture for their particular organization (Donavan, (2002). Managers need to understand what makes their team tick and what does not. Characteristics to consider implementing would promote team building, process working, communication, and leadership confidence. As a leader implements these behaviors in themselves then they will exude those behaviors in others. Also managers must understand that positive culture is not a one size...
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...Strategic Resource Management in Global Environments General Electric, or GE, is one of the most innovative companies in the world and leading U.S. manufacturing company that primarily specializes in the Engineering Industry. GE can trace their lineage back to when they were founded in 1892 with Thomas Edison as one of their four founders. In 1896, General Electric was one of the original 12 companies listed on the then newly formed Dow Jones Industrial Average and is the only company out of the 12 to still be listed on the Dow index. GE serves the entire world with operations in more than 140 countries across the globe with over 305,000 employees globally. With products from appliances to oil, GE remains one of the top engineering manufacturing companies in the world. In fact, when looking at the manufacturing industry as a whole, GE operates in three out of five categories as shown in the illustration. This can be contributing directly to their strategic resource management and strength in their intangible assets of their organization. This paper will address GE’s intangible assets and their impacts to their alignment in strategy in four countries of operation to include the U.S., Mexico, France, and Turkey (Fact, 2013; McKinsey, 2012). Human Capital Many organizations are now reliant on human capital to ensure their continued success and commitment to achieving the organization’s missions and objectives. For GE, the diversity is what helps drive innovation and success...
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...Insurance Cycle Management in a Competitive Environment Dieter Wemmer Chief Financial Officer UBS Conference on P&C Insurance and Reinsurance in Europe Zurich, June 26, 2007 How has the insurance cycle changed? Capital Industry loss experience Six main cycle drivers Industry discipline Investment returns © Zurich Financial Services - UBS Conference on P&C Insurance and Reinsurance in Europe, June 26, 2007 2 Profitability and ‘payback’ Market sentiment Strategic transformation Capital Margin ROE 16%1 Volume Operational Transformation Platforms Data quality Expense base 1 Transformational Growth Enhanced service delivery Scale Cost advantage Larger data set Customer insight Customer Product Distribution Business operating profit (after tax) return on common shareholders’ equity 3 © Zurich Financial Services - UBS Conference on P&C Insurance and Reinsurance in Europe, June 26, 2007 Strategic transformation supports insurance cycle management • Strong optimized capital base • Active diversification • Portfolio management Capital Margin • Platforms delivering consistently ROE 16%1 Volume • • • Customer experience Product differentiation Distribution excellence high standards • Data quality driven analysis • Operational Transformation powered by The Zurich Way 1 Business operating profit (after tax) return on common shareholders’ equity 4 © Zurich Financial Services - UBS Conference on P&C Insurance and Reinsurance...
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