...Culture at Nickelodean Latin America Similarly to the company's slogan "Nick te connecta a tu mundo", the culture at Nickelodean connected all aspects of the company and every employee. It is a culture that empowers employees as mentioned by one secretary who commented on leading one of the bi-monthly meetings. She stated "the experiece was empowering." (pg 14). Upon entering Nickelodeon's offices, one could clearly identify observable artifacts. Employees of the "kid focused environment dressed casually and felt comfortable bringing their kids into work; toys lined many cubicles; and they passed out candt at some meetings." (pg 13). Building Nickelodean Latin America's Culture Taran utilized three antecedents of culture to build and shape the culture at Nickelodean Latin America. Swan and Friedman used the industry and business environment by throwing a brand experience party at Journadas "the largest cable trade show in Latin America." (pg 4). This not only served to build brand awareness but also demonstrated to the executive team and employees how risky ventures can be beneficial. Evidence that this rubbed off on Swan team was displayed when her "big bets" strategy was adapted and "initiatives that really broke Nickelodean out from the competive pack" (pg 12 ) were developed. Taran's vision and behavior also helped build the culute at Nickelodean Latin America. "Swans strategic thinking rubbed off on (pg )" her executive team and trickled down to lower level...
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...An example of South South cooperation: The ALBA-TCP Agreement The Bolivarian Alliance for People of Our America and the People’s Trade Treaty Case Study in International Negotiations Faculdade de Economia Universidade de Coimbra Irene Padovese Summary 1.Introduction………………………………………………………………………………............ 2. Pre-negotiations and historical context………………………………………………………. 3.The Negotiation process………………………………………………………………………. a. Negotiations I…………………………………………………………………………….. b. Negotiations II……………………………………………………………………………. 4. Summitry and multilateralism………………………………………………………………… 5. Impasse on Negotiation: The case of Honduras………………………………………....... 6. Asymmetries and Behaviour: Hugo Chavèz………………………………………………… 7. Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………… 8. Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………………………… Introduction 1. Definition ALBA defines itself as "the Latin American option that fights for the autodetermination and sovereignty of people of its regions", especially, against of what they define "all the imperialistic politics of United States of America". (Alianza Bolivariana para nuestros pueblos de America, 2004) In other words, it is an integration platform that focuses on solidarity, complementarity, justice and cooperation between countries of Latin America that want to achieve together the level of "integral development through its own alternative way, in the middle of the increasing...
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...Case Analysis - Taran Swan at Nickelodeon Latin America (A) Organizational Leadership and Decision Making – RMGT110 Taran Swan at Nickelodeon Latin America Introduction This case study has at its center, Taran Swan, who served as launch director and general manager of Nickelodeon Latin America. She was involved with the launch from its inception. She was enthusiastic in the pursuit of her goals and at the beginning when the Nickelodeon Latin America was taking shape, she was relentless in achieving what her managers believed was impossible. Despite her dogged determination, she proved to be very open to new ideas and suggestions. Her enthusiasm and savvy were infectious. She was a good listener and held people accountable for their actions. Her only agenda was ensuring the channel’s success and maintaining the Nickelodeon brand and integrity. She successfully created an environment conducive for people to discuss, question and rationally lay out their ideas and views. Her transformational leadership style shines through, as she rarely applies her authority and at the same time, by adjusting small pieces of the organization that she has created, the company leaps forward. In such a hostile and unfamiliar environment, some leaders would follow a more totalitarian approach but she chose a different path. She allowed freedom of ideas and views. They overcame the competition by thinking big – as she puts it herself to “make a splash”...
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...Taran Swan at Nickelodeon Latin America Background Nickelodeon is a cable channel for kids 2-11 years old. It started out in the US in 1979. Nickelodeon produced cartoons, live action, comedy, drama, music, sports and game shows. In 1996 it was the most popular kid’s TV channel in the US. The international channels had their own names, but relied on US programs that were voiced over. The channels were launched by a team from corporate the company called the Nickelodeon International Swat Team. They would build the channel and transition it to local management. By 1998 Nickelodeon was in more than 30 countries. While Taran Swan was the director of Business Development for Nickelodeon International, she had begun to look into opportunities in Latin America. But in 1993 when Swan first looked at Latin America the market seemed too volatile and Nickelodeon was more interested in Australia and Germany. Swan became the launch director for Germany where her team built the channel from scratch and turned it over to local management in 1995. When Swan returned from Germany she turned again to Latin America. She found that the Cartoon Network and Fox Kids Network had already launched in Latin America. Swan felt that now was the time to enter before the market was saturated. During the three years Swan spent with Nickelodeon International she had studied entry strategies for ten countries, but Latin America was her favorite. Viacom, the owner of Nickelodeon, needed to see a proven...
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...singer-songwriter Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the folk-acoustic tradition. Singer-songwriters often provide the sole accompaniment to an entire composition or song, typically using a guitar or piano; both the compositions and the arrangements are written primarily as solo vehicles, with the material angled toward topical issues—sometimes political, sometimes introspective, sensitive, romantic, and confessional. Contents [hide] * 1 History * 2 North America, United Kingdom, and Ireland * 3 Cantautori, the Italian tradition * 4 Latin traditions * 5 Soviet Union and Russia * 6 Bulgaria * 7 Romania * 8 Netherlands * 9 Norway * 10 Periodicals that include coverage of singer-songwriters * 11 See also * 12 References * 13 Further reading | ------------------------------------------------- [edit]History Théodore Botrel The concept of a singer-songwriter can actually be traced to ancient bardic culture, which has existed in various forms throughout the world.[citation needed] Poems would be performed as chant or song, sometimes accompanied by a harp or other similar instrument. After the invention of printing, songs would be written and performed by ballad sellers. Usually these would be versions of existing tunes...
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...“Is Australian Popular Music of the 20th Century a mere imitation of American Popular Music of the 20th Century?” Validate your viewpoint by referencing specific music styles, characteristic features of music styles (instrumentation, performance style, rhythm, melody, intervals/scales/blue notes, harmony, texture, and form), bands, vocalists and specific songs. The 20th century has provided music that was the soundtrack for a generation. During this period there was a rise of pop music and its demand. American bands and artists were monopolizing the market, pumping out band after band. Record labels that were prominent at the time were Atlantic, EMI and Warner Bro’s records. The rise of the Billboard charts and magazine also played a significant role in the success of pop music. Australia was also producing bands that were ranking very high on the charts with smash hits. This phenomenon of pop music and pop culture has defiantly defined the generations that it came from. By analyzing and discussing the popular music of the 20th century, we can see that Australia is not just a mere imitation of American popular music. Musical Roots The cultural music of Australia can be traced beck through to the Aborigines. They practiced music not as an art form or means of entertainment but rather as a spiritual ritual or a method of story telling. Their influence on Australian mainstream music can be heard today through their instruments the didgeridoo and the clap sticks. In the...
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...Management at Hydro One (A) An early adopter of Enterprise Risk Management, energy giant Hydro One anticipated new threats and opportunities in an industry that faced climate change and carbon legislation, the deregulation of electricity markets, and the greater adoption of renewable technologies. CEO Laura Formusa felt Hydro One's risk profile had shifted, to the extent that she had to ask herself -- was the strategy tenable? The case provides a rich description of Enterprise Risk Management in action, and shows how Hydro One executives arrive at a shared understanding of the risk profile of the company. In the narrative a diverse group of managers (the chief executive, the chief financial officer, the head of the public relations and the chief regulatory officer) voice their views on the risks, collectively bringing a multiple stakeholder perspective to the risk profile. The case challenges students to define the problems and risks that the company faces, given its strategic objectives, its evolving risk profile, and the changing environment. The case also offers a discussion ground for defining the role of the chief risk officer, and the relationship between risk management, strategic planning and capital budgeting. Procomp Informatic: Stepping on Ethical Landmines in Asia The collapse of Procomp Informatics Ltd, a major Taiwanese chipmaker, has been regarded by Taiwan's market watchdogs as similar to the scandal of the U.S. energy giant Enron in 2001. In June 2004, Procomp...
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...Commodities Trading: Nick Leeson, Internal Controls and the Collapse of Barings Bank __________________________________________________________________________________________ Commodities Trading: Nick Leeson, Internal Controls and the Collapse of Barings Bank By Sam Bhugaloo Page 1 of 21 Commodities Trading: Nick Leeson, Internal Controls and the Collapse of Barings Bank __________________________________________________________________________________________ Table of Content Introduction.................................................................................................................................3 Background and Overview… ......................................................................………… ........ .....4 Barings Bank...............................................................................................................................5 Internal Controls at Barings Bank.............................................................................................13 Lessons Learned and Steps Taken to Preclude Recurrences . ..................................................15 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................18 References.................................................................................................................................20 Page 2 of 21 Commodities Trading: Nick Leeson, Internal Controls and...
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...Commodities Trading: Nick Leeson, Internal Controls and the Collapse of Barings Bank __________________________________________________________________________________________ Commodities Trading: Nick Leeson, Internal Controls and the Collapse of Barings Bank By Sam Bhugaloo Page 1 of 21 Commodities Trading: Nick Leeson, Internal Controls and the Collapse of Barings Bank __________________________________________________________________________________________ Table of Content Introduction.................................................................................................................................3 Background and Overview… ......................................................................………… ........ .....4 Barings Bank...............................................................................................................................5 Internal Controls at Barings Bank.............................................................................................13 Lessons Learned and Steps Taken to Preclude Recurrences . ..................................................15 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................18 References.................................................................................................................................20 Page 2 of 21 Commodities Trading: Nick Leeson, Internal Controls and...
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...Biography of Nick Joaquín (1917-2004) Posted on September 15, 2010 by Pepe Nicomedes "Nick" Joaquín This is the best biography of Nick that I’ve encountered so far… The 1996 Ramón Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature and Creative Communication Arts BIOGRAPHY of Nick Joaquín Resil B. Mojares He was the greatest Filipino writer of his generation. Over six decades and a half, he produced a body of work unmatched in richness and range by any of his contemporaries. Living a life wholly devoted to the craft of conjuring a world through words, he was the writer’s writer. In the passion with which he embraced his country’s manifold being, he was his people’s writer as well. Nick Joaquín was born in the old district of Pacò in Manila, Philippines, on September 15, 1917, the feast day of Saint Nicomedes, a protomartyr of Rome, after whom he took his baptismal name. He was born to a home deeply Catholic, educated, and prosperous. His father, Leocadio Joaquín, was a person of some prominence. Leocadio was a procurador (attorney) in the Court of First Instance of Laguna, where he met and married his first wife, at the time of the Philippine Revolution. He shortly joined the insurrection, had the rank of colonel, and was wounded in action. When the hostilities ceased and the country came under American rule, he built a successful practice in law. Around 1906, after the death of his first wife, he married Salomé Márquez, Nick’s mother. A friend of General Emilio Aguinaldo, Leocadio...
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...1. Latar Belakang Taran Swan adalah seorang General Manager di Nickelodeon Latin Amercia dan saat ini Swan sedang memegang banyak proyek besar dan penting. Nickelodeon adalah sebuah saluran tayangan untuk anak-anak berusia 2-11 tahun yang pertama kali ditayangkan di United States di tahun 1979 dan kemudian diakuisisi oleh Entertainment Powerhouse Viacom di tahun 1986. Swan sudah bergabung dengan business development di Nickelodeon International selama 3 tahun dan telah mempelajari strategi entry untuk 10 negara dan memiliki ketertarikan pada negara Amerika Latin. Di tahun 1993, Swan dan Business Director Nickelodeon International telah memulai eksplorasi untuk mencari peluang di America Latin. Pada tahun tersebut, 2 media besar sudah memasuki Amerika Latin yaitu Cartoon Network dan Fox Kids Network. Berdasarkan pengamatannya tersebut, Swan merasa yakin bahwa Nickelodeon dapat segera memasuki Amerika Latin sebelum pasar menjadi terlampau jenuh. Di tahun 1996, Swan meyakinkan corporate office (Viacom) untuk mengalokasikan dana pengembangan di Amerika Latin. Sebelumnya di tahun 1993, saluran program MTV telah ditayangkan di Amerika Latin dan kondisinya cukup sulit. Hal ini membuat Viacom tidak mau gegabah dalam mengeluarkan dana investasi untuk saluran yang belum terindikasi kuat apakah dapat berjalan dengan sukses atau tidak. Dalam usahanya mendapatkan persetujuan, Swan bersama dengan Nickelodeon International Swat Team mengunjungi Miami dan mengadakan workshop “How-To Nickelodeon”...
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...Emirates (UAE), and the United States (US). He had already met with his team members in the US, India, and the UAE. France was his final stop before heading home. For the second time, the team had failed to respond promptly to a customer system outage as required by a service contract agreement. James had begun this trip assuming he would find a swift resolution to the rapidly escalating customer situation that had motivated it. Unfortunately, that had not been the case. James knew that if he could just make it to the gym, exercise would invigorate him and clear his head: “Five more minutes and then I’ll go.” Twenty minutes later, still in his room, he grabbed his laptop and launched his e-mail. Re: HS Holdings James scanned his inbox, reliving the events that had plunged him into this predicament. Six days earlier, he had received a string of e-mails, forwarded to him by his team. Rahul Ashok, service manager for the Mumbai team, was in touch with Praveen Devilal (one of Ashok’s team members in Mumbai) and Nick Elliott and Robert Chan in Santa Clara to trace the source of the breakdown: To: Greg James (Global Manager, Santa Clara) Fw: FYI in re: HS Holdings Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 06:58:40 PST From: Robert Chan (Sales Account Manager, Santa Clara Team): V. Urgent To: Rahul Ashok (Customer Service Manager, Mumbai Team) Rahul, We have a major...
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...STRENGTH Brand equity MTV was rapidly expanding through broadcasting to Western Europe, Japan, Australia, large portions of Latin America, and eventually to countries in Asia. Boundi, CEO of Viacom, promoted the MTV networks as global brands. By negotiate exclusive contracts that gave mTV the first crack at playing most major record companies’ music videos. Besides MTV has went from being a purely music video channel to channel which interspersed with innovative programming such as Beavis and Butterhead, and Road Stories. These innovative programming have increased the loyalty of its teenagers viewer. Lower Cost Viacom run in a cost-conscious manner. Redstone requires its own programming should be made in low cost by using home-grown talent instead of using Hollywood studios and other branded television networks because of cost soared in demanded for their services. Hence, it saves Viacom a millions of dollar per year. Acquisition of Blockbuster, which is the biggest customer of Hollywood movies, give Viacom greater bargaining of purchasing power with programming suppliers to reduce programming cost. Strong portfolio of cable networks Viacom operates its business under prominent brands including MTV Networks, BET Networks, Paramount Pictures. MTV Networks includes MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Comedy Central and Country Music Television (CMT). In addition, the network also own digital assets like Neopets, Xfire, Atom, Harmonix and Quizilla to offer interactive...
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...A transformational leader is defined as “a leader who influences, inspired, mobilizes, and transforms followers to achieve organizational goals beyond their self-interests” (Weiss 2011). Effective transformational leadership consists of four factors known as the “four I’s”. They are: idealized influence, individualized consideration, inspirational motivation and intellectual stimulation. The first female Prime Minister of Jamaica, Portia Simpson Miller, is using these traits to transform Jamaica from rule under the British monarchy to a republic and is using charisma, the “four I’s”, and ethical leadership to bring about the change that Jamaican citizens are asking for. Charisma played an important role in PM Simpson Miller’s bid for reelection. Successfully campaigning for a second term in office despite being removed from that very office after little more than a year, truly takes charisma and political fortitude indeed. After a recount in the 2007 elections, Simpson Miller conceded defeat but three years later, she successfully campaigned for and won the seat of PM again despite “a relentless negative advertising campaign that ‘demonised’ her, mocked her intellectual capacity, managerial competence and unsuitability” (Robinson 2012) for the position of Prime Minister. Another hurdle the new PM had to overcome was discontent over US$400 million that was mishandled during her short term in office. In the true style of charismatic leaders, Simpson Miller created and articulated...
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...Cisco Systems Inc. INDIVIDUAL PROJECT REPORT Date Submitted November, 20, 2013 Table of Contents SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS 0 Products and Services Offeered 0 Global Markets Currently Served 0 Corporate Structure and Leadership Resources and Competitive Position 0 COMPANY'S EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 0 Competitors in Top Five Countries Served 0 Marktst For Company and Rivals 0 Key Success Factors for Their Market 0 COMPANY'S COMPETITIVE POSITION 0 Competitive Position in Top Fice Countries 0 Basis for Current Competitive Position 0 Potential for Growth and Expansion 0 EXHIBITS 0 Information Sources Additional information Other Summary Description of Business Products and Services Offered Cisco offers a wide range of products and networking solutions designed for enterprises and small businesses across a variety of industries. Cisco services provide intelligent network technologies. Their products and services are made for small business, mid-size businesses, homes, and enterprises or large corporations. Cisco Systems is a leader in manufacturing network hardware used in computer networks. The company's specialty is making network connectors-routers, bridges and switches. They also design technologies and services for Internet communication. Cisco is known for network products that support more than one protocol. Protocols are standards or sets of instructions that regulate or enable a communication, data transfer or connection...
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