...A Progressive Zuckerberg The world today is always changing, moving forward to the future. In the past 20 years many things have evolved from the common computer to the internet. In the essay, “American Value System,” Richard Rieke and Malcolm Sillars present six different value systems. Puritan-Pioneer-Peasant are righteousness, thrifty, hard workers, and dependable. Enlightenment Value System believes in freedom, nature, democracy, individualism and knowledge. Humanitarian, intuition, truth, sympathetic, love and friendship are values of Transcendental Value System. Characters from family, economic security, career, and health represent the Personal Success Value System. Traits that stand out in the Collectivist Value System are cooperation, joint action, social good and unity. Mark Zuckerberg created the famous social media website Facebook, while he was attending Harvard University. Always improving, changing, evolving towards a scientific future is the Progressive Value System that Mark Zuckerberg falls into. Others may think that he may fall in the Personal Success Value System but he doesn’t show the qualities of family, affection, and fair play. Zuckerberg is a Progressive rather than Personal Value System because he is always moving Facebook forward trying to make it more efficient and user friendly rather than care about his career, family and friends. Zuckerberg improved the online social media network and took online networking to new heights. Facebook wasn’t...
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...of Colorado * Economist, educator, peace advocate, Quaker, systems scientists, interdisciplinary philosopher * We are approaching a closed system and how it is going to be tough for us * Neither receivers inputs nor outputs * i.e. self-contained * Today we are in an open mind approaching a closed one * Morals are keeping us in the open for now * Econospherethe total worth of everything we have * Fossil fuel is buried sunshine * Shift from Cowboy Economy—people believe that there are unlimited shits, i.e. like the wild west to Spaceship Economy * Spaceship Economywe have only brought enough food/resources for the people we are carrying and must make it last for as long as we can * Stresses resource management * Doesn’t really consider environmental impact as much as more about conservation * Focuses more on population vs. environmental impact * Entropy (?) * Spaceman Economy living within our means, don’t worship production vs. costs… more conservation concerned * Fracking is a good example of us still in a cowboy mode although we are shifting toward Spaceman * Reference to Ethics—ethics, it is us, it is a plural term… we have an ethical obligation to think of future generations * Solutions at the end of the article * 1) Using taxation to deter others * 2) Correction to price system higher price higher quality * 3) Legislative action ...
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...of Colorado * Economist, educator, peace advocate, Quaker, systems scientists, interdisciplinary philosopher * We are approaching a closed system and how it is going to be tough for us * Neither receivers inputs nor outputs * i.e. self-contained * Today we are in an open mind approaching a closed one * Morals are keeping us in the open for now * Econospherethe total worth of everything we have * Fossil fuel is buried sunshine * Shift from Cowboy Economy—people believe that there are unlimited shits, i.e. like the wild west to Spaceship Economy * Spaceship Economywe have only brought enough food/resources for the people we are carrying and must make it last for as long as we can * Stresses resource management * Doesn’t really consider environmental impact as much as more about conservation * Focuses more on population vs. environmental impact * Entropy (?) * Spaceman Economy living within our means, don’t worship production vs. costs… more conservation concerned * Fracking is a good example of us still in a cowboy mode although we are shifting toward Spaceman * Reference to Ethics—ethics, it is us, it is a plural term… we have an ethical obligation to think of future generations * Solutions at the end of the article * 1) Using taxation to deter others * 2) Correction to price system higher price higher quality * 3) Legislative action ...
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... | |Study of work value preferences on the basis of demographics of employees in a private organization | |Dissertation | | | Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 2 1.1 Concept: What are Values? 2 1.2 Work Values 3 1.3 Types of Work Values 4 1.4 Research Questions 6 1.5 Research Gaps 6 Chapter 2 Research Design 2.1 Literature Review 7 2.2 Need of the Study 8 2.3 Objectives of the study 8 2.4 Hypotheses 9 2.5 Ethical Considerations 9 2.6 Research Methodology 10 2.6.1 Population and Research Area 10 2.6.2 Sampling 10 2.6.3 Sample Size 10 2.6.4 Time Frame 11 2.6.5 Data Collection 11 2.6.6 Data Analysis 11 2.6.7 Sample Profile 12 2.6.8 Limitations of the study 12 References 10 Questionnaire 12 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The intensifying value emergency in the modern societies is transmitting its malevolence darkness in every sphere of our life. The society has progressed in wide range of subjects...
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...Ethics and Values in a Global Setting Jason Bokesch CMGT530 March 22, 2010 John Zupan Ethics and Values in a Global Setting This week we were asked to write a paper examining how we reconcile our personal, professional, and cultural values, and our ethics in a global setting. Personal values are individual beliefs that determine individual decision making. These values are not only inherited from our parents, but we also modify them as we experience different events in life. Personal values affect our attitudes toward people, cultures, and society. Professional values are our attitudes toward work, our conduct at work, how we are rewarded, and expectations of our employers. These values ultimately determine who will work for, how hard we will work for them, what we will work for and how we interact with our coworkers. Each group, society, and culture has their own set of beliefs and norms about what is right and wrong, just, or unjust. Ethics are defined as a set of values that determines an individual’s conduct when it comes to making sound decisions regarding what is right and what is wrong. Now that we have looked at how each term is defined, we need to examine today’s global setting in three different terms: cultural differences, economic conditions, and family backgrounds. Now more than ever, there are greater cultural differences in all areas of life. It used to be that cultures were divided by things such as sections of a town, positions in a company, type of company...
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...H&M had become the global leader in the ‘fast-fashion’ segment with a distinctive business approach that challenged most competitors. The business model, commonly referred to as ‘cheap-and-chic’, emphasised high fashion at prices significantly below those of competitors, with the fundamental principle being ‘Fashion and quality at the best price’. ,H&M已经成为全球领先的“快速时尚”段与独特的业务方法,大多数竞争对手的挑战。商业模式,通常被称为“cheap-and-chic”,强调高级时装的价格明显低于竞争对手,基本原则是“时尚以最好的价格和质量”。 ‘In 2010 we stepped up our investments in order to strengthen the brand further and secure future expansion.’ “在2010年,我们加强了我们的投资是为了进一步加强品牌和安全的未来扩张。” However, Zara, the prime retail brand of Spain’s Inditex, opened 120 new outlets in China during that same year and later during the year Inditex overtook H&M to become the world’s biggest fashion retailer by market capitalisation. For the first time H&M was seriously challenged by Zara’s rapid expansion, not least because of its fast growth in emerging markets. The increased competition and the fact that margins had started to erode due to increased cotton prices and rising production costs in Asia put the H&M high-fashion/low-price formula and aggressive expansion under scrutiny. Investors had come to trust H&M’s model that relied on a set of unique resources and capabilities, but Zara’s success questioned the sustainability of the formula. 然而,Zara,西班牙的Inditex的主要零售品牌,在中国开设了120家新店在今年晚些时候在同年和Inditex取代H&M成为世界上市值最大的时装零售商。H&M首次被Zara的快速扩张严重挑战,不仅是因为其在新兴市场的快速增长。竞争加剧...
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...perform jobs. Technology has played a role in changing the way jobs are performed, the length of time it takes to complete a job, and the knowledge required to do the job. Organizations have had to find ways to manage the changes in the workforce in order to remain competitive in today’s marketplace. In this paper we will look at the Hershey Company, and ways that it has utilized to help manage these changes. We will look at ways to redesign Hershey’s performance management system to include diversity. We will also look at Hershey’s value system particularly focusing on how employees could interpret them in relation to their role with the company. We will continue to delve into the topic of the workforce trends and determine which has had the greatest impact on the Hershey Company. Finally we will look at the mentoring program that Hershey’s has put into place to help embrace the age diversity of the workforce. We will review the effects the mentoring program can have on integrating values into the Hershey...
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...Personal Values Development October 3, 2011 Abstract In this paper the subject analyzed is the personal development of values by examining personal values and ground rules. Focusing on the aspect of development this paper defines my values, the sources that help to shaped those values, and the criteria used to revise values in the decision-making process and the impact that values have on the performance in the workplace. Personal Value Development The personal core values, which are my driving force influence both action and reaction started developing during my early teenage years. The core value I have today has taken a lifetime of experiences to develop and subsequently does not change much. I have inherited some of my values. I have learned some values from my parents, teachers, and other influential people throughout my life. Research, reading, and television have also influenced my values to a certain extend. However, I believe strongly that my core values weigh heavily from my life’s experiences. Defining my Values The core values I speak of are my integrity, hard work and valiant and honest effort, telling the truth, and doing the next right thing. I value my life, my children, my loved ones, and the integrity in which I live my life. My core values are aspects of my life, which I believe are my strengths. My core values are important to me as they guide me through my life. I hold myself accountable for whom I am and how I conduct...
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...What is a hero? What is a hero? By definition a hero is “a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities" (Hero). We could even look as far back as the Greeks, with their gods and demigods, humans born with super natural powers that could take out an entire city with a flick of their wrist, because of their powers they were called heroes. These gods were feared and worshiped, religions were started because of their tales and accomplishments. Despite all these powers and abilities, one thing is not mentioned, core values. I feel a hero is a combination of values, because bravery without courage, integrity, humility and honor can mean all the difference between being a hero and being lucky. To me a hero is someone who puts all others in front of himself, who puts personal gain and ambitions on the back burner for the betterment of others or the greater good. Others define heroes as someone who signed their name on the dotted line to serve this country, or a person who gives blood in the Publix parking lot, we all have different views and opinions on what a hero is, but I think we can all agree, a hero puts others' lives before their own. What we should all understand, is that all of us have the potential to be a hero, the right person in the right place at the right time, can make all the difference in the world. After reading the other assigned stories I am drawn towards Bodega Dreams, the only character that could fit the definition of a hero is Mr. Tapia....
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...the consumer behavior process while in different aisles. I observed 5 consumers in total, consumer A-B-C in the cereal aisle and consumer D and E in the Bread aisle. The details are listed in the Appendix. When making a purchase decision, a consumer goes through a process which is often composed of stages: recognition, information search, alternative evaluation, purchase decision, and post-purchase behavior. In this experiment, consumers recognized that they have the need to buy cereal or bread food goods. At the store, these consumers faced many options, especially for cereals. I have always been overwhelmed by how many types of cereals that the local grocery store carries. These consumers made their purchase decision based on price, value and familiarity with the product. After making their decision, these consumers showed different post-purchase behavior. Some of them picked the product and quickly left the aisle and others stayed in the aisle checking other alternatives even...
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...NAME- PIYUSH SANDUJA PGID – 61510241 COURSE – BBMK Section - I REPORT – Siebel System: Anatomy of a Sale, Part 1& 2 After looking into the positives and the negatives of Gregg Carman’s performance, I would rate Carman’s performance favorably. He tried to gain as much information as possible and also tried to play on Siebel System’ strengths rather than dwelling on Oracle’s negatives. Hence Carman maintained the Siebel values intact. POSITIVES OF GREGG CARMON’S PERFORMANCE 1) Compliance with Siebel core values: Carman, during his 15mins conversation with the VPs of client services & marketing of Quick & Reilly, completely complied with the Siebel core values as described in the Table below.. Sr. No. | Siebel Core Values | 1 | Serving our customers is not simply a market opportunity. Carman approached the situation with great humility. He didn’t boast of Siebel systems despite having market leadership. | 2 | Our respect for our customers is highly visible in everything we do. | 3 | As a company, we will never place financial gains above ethics. Carman preferred not to comment on its competitor even when straightforwardly asked by Cathy Ridley. | 4 | We choose to be leaders, but we do so with great humility. | 5 | We do not look for problems, we propose solutions. Carman showed them the demo of their offerings and how Siebel will be able to help propose a solution. | 2) Assessing a project opportunity: By conversing with the two officials...
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...(self-centered), benevolence (concern for others) or principles (integrity approach)? Or, using Professor Paine’s two distinct ethics approaches, as discussed in this chapter, was Alcoa’s approach more compliance or integrity? Alcoa since its inception had a very strong values and the people itself enforce these values, all the employees knew clearly that all the decisions should be done according to the Alcoa’s Core standards. Since my point of view the corporate culture sets the ethical work climate of the firm as principle (integrity approach) because Alcoa expected personal morality from their workers, the rules and procedures with to be followed by the organizations, and laws and professional codes were to be followed in society. I would classify Alcoa’s ethical work climate one of high standards. Using Professor Paine’s ethics studies, Alcoa’s has an integrity based approach that combines a concern for the law with an emphasis on employee responsibility for ethical conduct. Employees are told to act with integrity and conduct their business dealings in an environment of honesty and fairness. That’s why O’Neill fired the manager, because none employee could have a misperception about the company values, even though this manager had a record of increased sales and profitability. The top management commitment played a significant role in developing the ethical work climate and organizational performance seen at Alcoa. In the 1990’s Paul O’Neil the CEO implemented the...
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...about them, or how they fit in with your personal value system. ENFPs are warm, enthusiastic people, typically very bright and full of potential. They live in the world of possibilities, and can become very passionate and excited about things. Their enthusiasm lends them the ability to inspire and motivate others, more so than we see in other types. They can talk their way in or out of anything. They love life, seeing it as a special gift, and strive to make the most out of it. ENFPs have an unusually broad range of skills and talents. They are good at most things which interest them. Project-oriented, they may go through several different careers during their lifetime. To onlookers, the ENFP may seem directionless and without purpose, but ENFPs are actually quite consistent, in that they have a strong sense of values which they live with throughout their lives. Everything that they do must be in line with their values. An ENFP needs to feel that they are living their lives as their true Self, walking in step with what they believe is right. They see meaning in everything, and are on a continuous quest to adapt their lives and values to achieve inner peace. They're constantly aware and somewhat fearful of losing touch with themselves. Since emotional excitement is usually an important part of the ENFP's life, and because they are focused on keeping "centered", the ENFP is usually an intense individual, with highly evolved values. An ENFP needs to focus on following through with...
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...Hence, in order to properly defend its empire and plan for growth, management of HP have to understand the way the external world works, where it is progressing towards and how it all affects HP. Three broad and different categories form the external environment of HP and these are the general, industry and competitor environments. The more relevant and significant aspects of each will be delved into for the purposes of this analysis. General Environment The general environment affects HP’s operating landscape as well as the markets it competes in. Attempting to strategise without understanding these forces will be disastrous to HP. HP’s presence around the globe requires a multi-ethnic workforce and this exposes it to different value systems. If HP were to impose its successful Silicon Valley mindset on a subsidiary in a different continent, it might not be able to observe the same performance from employees. Even though there are signs of increased receptiveness to American culture from other countries, a drastic change to centuries of heritage cannot be expected. Moreover, as mentioned in the case, the HP-Compaq merger will also raise organisational culture issues and it will be a complicated process in optimising synergy in two geographically large companies. The origin of HP and its future lies in technological progress. It was relatively easier for HP to outperform competitors because the pace of new breakthroughs was slower decades ago then it is now in the 21st...
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...Value Alignment Crysta Lezon, George Liss, Kristie O'Neal, Larry Mayor, and Michelle O'Neill BUS 475 September 5, 2011 Brian Duhart Value Alignment Personal values depict what an individual believes to be important to his or her life and often the values determine the individual’s behavior. Workplace values are similar in many ways, just in a more professional setting. In this paper, Team C will discuss not only the personal and workplace values but also the resulting actions and behaviors, and Coca-Cola’s stated values compared to their actual plans, and actions. Team C will also analyze the degree of alignment within the Coca-Cola Company. Personal and Workplace Values Personal Values Every company has their own set of values they have accumulated over the years of operation that they intend every employee, new or old, to follow. In addition to the company’s values each individual employee has his or her personal values he or she likes to follow. Integrity, honesty, loyalty, quality, drive, respect, and freedom are a few values that many people obtain and like to act on. For any company, including Coca-Cola, it is a valuable asset to have employees with personal values because the company knows they are good people. Workplace Values Workplace values are a key to any company’s success. Every employee needs to follow a set of workplace values as well as personal values. The Coca-Cola Company has seven core values within the workplace: “leadership, collaboration...
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