...This essay will focus on the various factors required when creating equitable pay and benefits packages for a British expatriate managers and engineers, who will be setting up production facilities in Denmark and Spain. Dowling and Welch (2004) defines an expatriate as ‘an employee who is working and temporarily residing in a foreign country’. This definition is also confirmed according to Harzing (2004) and Hollinshead (2010) they describe an expatriate as “a parent country national (PCN) working in foreign subsidiaries of the MNC for a predefined period, usually of 2-5 years”. (CEO Campbell Soup, quoted in Hollinshead 2010) “Too much emphasis on executives’ technical abilities - too little on cultural skills and family situation”. Baruch (2004) explains expatriates are prone to failure and it is a very risky approach; ‘The use of expatriate employees by organizations in their foreign subsidiaries represents a substantial investment with costs of expatriate failure reaching exorbitant levels ’. When focusing on the theory Trompennaar and Hall both indicate some culture issues that an expatriate may face. There are many reasons as to why an expatriate may not be successful and may return to their home country early this called repatriation, reasons for expats living early could be due to family concerns or the managers or engineers have accepted new position in the company, cultural adjustment challenges, security concerns and also career concerns. There are also number phases...
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...Living on Mars project By Jason Abraham Mr Selmanoski 04.01.2016 In my Living on Mars project on sketchup, I have included the basic requirements needed for a family of four to be able to live on Mars. I have included all of the mandatory rooms needed and I have added a separate space shuttle landing bay. For my renewable energy source, I have used solar panels on top of the shuttle. Since there is not that much atmosphere on Mars, more of the Suns radiation will come onto Mars so by using solar panels, I can use that energy to my advantage. I have also used different colours to represent different items. Etc. I have used different colours in the lab to represent different dishes each with different substances inside. I have also used different colours in the house and have tried to minimise the space of each room as much as possible so that you hav more room in the common area or bedroom. Some facts about Mars * It takes Mars 687 Earth days to orbit the Sun * Mars has seasons like Earth, but they last twice as long. * Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun * Pieces of Mars have been found on Earth. * The tallest mountain known in the solar system is on Mars. Conclusion In conclusion, I think that most of the design criteriaon my sketchup design was met. The possible improvements or modifications that I would change to my design would be...
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...With the rising cost of health benefits and compensations many, companies are turning to a more feasible way to take care of health and wellness issues. It is becoming more practical and cost efficient to incorporate a health and wellness program into the company practice. The extent of how much a program is applied depends greatly on how much a company can and is willing to spend, and how committed they are to help the individual employee have a healthy lifestyle. With a program properly put into practice, both the employee and the employer will see immense benefits. Implementing a Health and Wellness program can be simple for employers who are wishing to reduce health care costs and decrease absenteeism. This can be done by encouraging everyone one involved to show support and commitment to the new services being offered. The best way for companies to introduce such programs is to offer options such as workshops for employees to experience specific ways to live healthier quick meetings during office or lunch hours to learn new tactics and be reminded of previous ones special staff to assist in everyday office lifestyle The different ways to efficiently introduce the advantages of healthy living will have to be determined by each company depending on the cost of implementing it. Putting a health and wellness program will benefit any company by Lowering insurance costs with a simple plan introduction Providing feedback to employees about all aspects...
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...America during the last decade, therefore, the government has been forced to take action and provide hop to society. Two main programs have been seen to be effective, both having a different approach to reducing the obesity rates in America, those are the WIC (Women, Children and Infants) and the We Can! program. By demonstrating the structure of both programs, the benefits provided, and the impact and results on children’s health, this essay will demonstrate that by providing families food as well as empowering them, the obesity rate is most likely to decrease. Women, Infants, and Children (known as WIC) is a Federal Grant program that targets low-income and naturally at-risk families (WIC). WIC provides vouchers for supplemental, nutritious foods, along with counseling and health-related screenings for prevention. “1-4 Low income is a risk factor for poor dietary quality and for low consumption of fruits and vegetables (Herman).“ Low-income people have a lower intake of fruits and vegetables, creating a bigger possibility for them to get sick more often or obtain at-death-risk diseases. In order to receive benefits, one must provide a certification of income and health status. WIC provides for pregnant women through pregnancy and six months after birth, for infants up to their first birthday, and children up until they turn five years old. Services are provided at hospitals, community centers, schools, country health departments and many other locations. An anonymous comment...
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...is capable of. NASA can reach great accomplishments if astronauts were sent on a mission to Mars. As existing, curious beings, it is normal to want to explore the vast matter that surrounds all living organisms. Ever since the beginning of time, society has been recording history so it is only right to keep on adding to that for future generations in order for them to repeat the cycle. The article “Why We Explore,” remarks that one who desires to explore and challenge the boundaries of what is known and what has been visited. It has provided many benefits to this nation for centuries. In order to continue pushing forward in exploration, disputes must be overcome and mistakes must be learned from. From here, astronauts could even start mastering the rest of the solar system and see what other living...
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...exploration such as increment of inventions, accuracy of environmental predictions, growth of stock of resources and development of the economy. Manned space-flight has spawned many scientific innovations. One of the very important by products of space exploration has been the adaptation and innovation of medical equipment technologies which are making individual lives better and in many cases saving them. A water purification device used by astronauts have been developed to help patients who suffer from kidney failure by introducing the kidney dialysis, analyzing the fluid flow around space shuttle engine has helped to create an artificial heart pump for patients, Nitinol is an alloy used in space crafts and it is used to make braces. The Mars Voyager Probe invented the Electronic pain control device used by patients. Also several technologies used for space exploration have resulted in spinoff electronics that the general public, now enjoy. Space research has resulted in invention of Microwave ovens, high-speed computers, software, miniature GPS devices, tracking devices...
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...Jenny Gutierrez First Draft Hazard March 14, 2016 Obstacles Immigrants aren’t evil like most Americans believe, they are human beings that are trying to make a better living for themselves. Living and growing up with immigrants, makes the world be portrayed though a different lenses. Immigrants live on constant fear of being deported, even when they have not done any criminal activity. Immigrants pay attention to the news, for any laws that may affect them or benefit them in any way. However, most laws or people are against immigrants, for the prejudice that are set for these immigrants. There is “41.3 million immigrants lived in the United States in 2013, accounting for 13 percent of the overall U.S. population” (Zong).Theirs Mexican, Muslim, Chinese and many other races that are in the United States and each of them have had an obstacle here in the United States. This country is known for welcoming others, having people achieve the American dream. But the government and the people seem to say otherwise, because most of these immigrants do not come close to that dream others talk about. Hearing immigrants story about how in their native country people think that America is glory, the best of the best, because the American dream is a dream everyone can accomplish. This dream is less likely to be reached by immigrants with the obstacles they have. One obstacle is obtaining citizenship, this process takes years to develop and get granted. The laws that make it hard for...
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...stifling speed and athleticism they have a chance to earn a scholarship that virtually pays for their entire college experience. In recent history it is apparent that for some student-athletes this money is not enough, bringing up a burning question in college sports: should college athletes be paid? Some believe that it is essential for them to be paid for their hard work and dedication. Others believe that they are already relieved of future college debt, so why give them more? Each spectrum of this argument provides clear and concise evidence making it difficult to decipher which route may be the most reasonable. College is an expensive endeavor and student-athletes already gain a financial advantage and significantly larger benefits over the majority of the student population. The NCAA has always been considered an amateur league. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, an amateur is defined as, “one who cultivates anything as a pastime, as distinguished from one who prosecutes it professionally; hence, sometimes used disparagingly, as = dabbler, or superficial student or worker.” In 1957 the NCAA came to the conclusion, after years of avoiding the pressure, to subsidize and grant athletic scholarships. As young sports fans we aspire to be like our favorite athletes, but in reality only a small fraction of these students become professional level athletes after their college careers conclude. College athletes are taking advantage of the financial ...
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...way to find out a way to sustain life without having the use of the natural resource we no longer have. Even though this may not happen we still need to consider the fact that it could happen any day and that we need to start enforcing population control. Population control is something that we would be able to control on our own, but in order to make sure everyone follows it we need to take it to a higher level. We would have to get our local senators to bring it up to our Representatives until it is finally made a bill and lands on the president’s desk and becomes a law. The purpose of this law would help ensure what natural resources that we have left could last longer than the rate we are using them. We could also reduce the cost of living because there would not be as high of a demand for items. Over population is a growing problem in poorer countries and making its way towards all other countries. Over population of the United States could help be eliminated with enforcing one child family laws. Population growth is a continuing problem that seems to go unnoticed in many developed countries. A reporter from the Daily Mail UK wrote that each year the world’s population increases by 75 million with an estimated total to be around 9.5 billion people by 2075 (“World Faces Overpopulation disaster” par #2). With the estimated population of over 7 billion people, the world needs to find a way to control this. You may say that the United States is nowhere close to being over...
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...Project Purpose This is a comprehensive project that you will work on throughout the course. You will work in groups to solve a problem using the theories, formulas, and concepts from this class. Course Objectives Execute problem-solving actions appropriate to completing a variety of case study assignments. Apply critical reading to identify the meaning of information in a problem statement. Apply analytical and logical thinking to extract facts from a problem description and determine how they relate to one another and to the problem(s) to be solved. Provide symbolic, verbal, and graphical interpretations of statements in a problem description. Apply analytical tools for evaluating the causes and potential implications of a problem. Generate potential solutions to a problem and determine the best course of action with regard to effectiveness, efficiency, and mitigation of risks. Design methodology for implementing problem solution(s). Develop tools for evaluating implementation of problem solution. Required Resources Textbook ITT Tech Virtual Library Project Logistics Select ONE of the following three projects: A, B, or C. You may work individually or in a group. Because of the workload, working in groups is recommended. Working as an individual on this project is discouraged. Project Deliverables Four written reports Final report Project presentation (Unit 10) Each written report must have the following items: APA formatting, double-spaced...
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...Exploration of Mars Man is not destined to stand idle in the face of new frontiers and undiscovered fortunes. Since the beginning of time, man has risked nothing short of his own life to step beyond dreams and achieve the reality of the new and undiscovered. With the need to find these new corners of the universe, new technologies must be achieved giving man not only the abilities to overcome the impossible but the opportunity to better understand man himself. The conquest of Mars is a necessary step to exponentially leap man’s knowledge into new realms of understanding. The conquest of Mars is no longer an option but a necessity. I have been tasked today to present to my audience the obstacles and solutions associated with human interplanetary travel with respect to Mars. While many current fuel and propulsions systems are purely hypothetical, the idea to propel is basically the same. The principle is based on Newton’s Third Law of Motion: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. As propellant is expelled from the spacecraft, a reactionary force is acted upon the spacecraft creating movement. This can be done in many forms including chemical propellant, electricity, nuclear, and solar sails. Chemical propulsion systems are the current propulsion systems of choice in the current world’s space programs. Chemical propulsion systems contain a fuel source and oxidizing agent that are mixed and burned in a combustion chamber. As explained in Living Off the...
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...money and raise their standard of living. There are not a lot of options in Indonesia and Malaysia for them. One way is to grow oil palms. But to do that they need land and the easiest way to get it is to take land that is currently covered by rain forests. So they cut or burn the rain forest down to grow palms. Unfortunately this destroys the habitat of the orangutan. The orangutans can’t just pack up and move or adopt new ways of surviving in a new environment. They need the forest to survive. The growers don’t have a lot of resources to work around the rain forest issue so they take land away from the orangutan to provide for their families. The World Wildlife Fund and Little Brownie Bakers have opposing stakes in this issue. World Wildlife Fund is interested in saving the animals that live in the rain forest from destruction. They oppose cutting down the rain forest to make way for plantations. Little Brownie Bakers is interested in quality ingredients for their products. With no clear alternative to palm oil they need a supplier that can produce enough palm oil to meet demand. They buy from a plantation that is cutting down rainforest and that is in conflict with the goals of World Wildlife Fund. Both Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund have a shared interest in this issue. By combining their efforts they might be able to have a greater impact on the issue. As the old saying goes two heads are better than one. They could see a benefit by sharing resources and information...
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...hydroelectricity and is generally considered to be reliable. Fossil fuels, coal, and oil release pollutants into the air but Hydropower is fueled by water which means it does not but provides fresh and natural power for the community. Dam systems can, however, have a noticeable adverse impact on the environment.(“Waterpower”) Large dam projects occupy enormous amounts of land and deprive plants and animals of their habitats which can cause endangerment of species. Sediments and nutrients tend to accumulate in the reservoirs of dams which this promotes the growth of algae and weeds and can give off greenhouse gases and promote global warming. Multipurpose dams, dams built to accomplish several goals at once seem to be more of a drawback than benefit. They are at the center of environmental concern due to their generally larger size and proportionately greater impact on their surroundings. Dams along with their reservoirs can destroy habitats and block access to the river's headwaters which is necessary for fish that live in the ocean but migrate up river to release or deposit eggs. Waterfalls, rapids, beaches, and other scenic areas could be destroyed and in particular beaches are often eliminated down and upstream from dams due to...
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...self-driving machines, let alone self-driving taxis. Today, as more tech companies, like Google, are coming up with these cars and testing their performance, people become more willing to give up their seat at the wheel (Emarketer). Whenever new technology comes out in the market, marketers manipulate on how a specific customer segment will react to the product. Take for example, personal computers or internet and how nobody could have predicted that these products would become a commodity. Yet, today, people can’t picture living without them. Knowing what are the benefits and costs of the product make it easier to create a marketing plan for the product. Thus, this report will cover the following subtopics: 1. Benefits and costs of self-driving taxis 2. Potential pricing strategies and costs to the company 3. Characteristics of the direct competitor - Google 4. Timing of the product 5. Ethical Concerns 6. Our final recommendations Benefits and costs of self-driving taxis The research conducted by University of Texas found that one self-driving car can replace approximately 10 privately owned vehicles. These statistics are based on the fact that usually a privately...
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...EARTH PERSPECTIVES The biological and geological future of the Earth can be extrapolated based upon the estimated effects of several long-term influences. These include the chemistry at the Earth's surface, the rate of cooling of the planet's interior, the gravitational interactions with other objects in the Solar System, and a steady increase in the Sun's luminosity. An uncertain factor in this extrapolation is the ongoing influence of technology introduced by humans, such as geoengineering, which could cause significant changes to the planet. The current biotic crisis is being caused by technology and the effects may last for up to five million years. In turn, technology may result in the extinction of humanity, leaving the planet to gradually return to a slower evolutionary pace resulting solely from long-term natural processes. Hawking: How Humankind Will Survive the Future Listen, people of Earth: Everything's going to be fine. All we have to do is survive another century or two without self-destructing as a species. Then we'll get off this rock, spread throughout space, and everything will be all right. If this is not your idea of "optimism," then you are not Stephen Hawking. The esteemed physicist garnered headlines, and some eye-rolls, after telling Big Think last week that humanity needs to leave the Earth in the future or face extinction. As The Atlantic noted: He's not knocking climate scientists' attempts to figure things out on Earth-he's just thinking long...
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