External/Internal Factors Paper
MGT/330
August 1, 2011
Joey Martin

External/Internal Factors Paper

Functions
American Red Cross was founded in Washington D.C. on May 21st, 1881 by Clara Barton. She first hears of a similar organization following the Civil War in Europe.
An organization based on volunteer work that provides emergency assistance and disaster relief. The ARC cover five area of assistance, these are: military family assistance, blood support, safety and health education, community service and international relief and development. The Emergency disaster relief helps fire, hurricane, flood and earthquake victims re-establish their lives by providing, housing, food, health education, clothing and other necessary assistance. Their education services provide people with the basic First Aid, CPR/AED trainings along with swimming and lifeguard lessons.
The ARC is mainly supportive by volunteers, community donations and other Red Cross supportive programs. Their Mission Statement is “The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Volunteers play a great role in the organization; they have all ages, backgrounds, gender, helping as instructors, teaching, case managers, administration support etc. They make the American Red Cross work happened.

The four functions of management…
Globalization
Globalization has a large effect on the four functions of management. The four functions of management are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. The Red Cross is a company that operates in the global market. Globalization affects the Red Crosses four functions of management greatly.