...“There are two kinds of pride, both good and bad. ‘Good pride’ represents our dignity and self respect. ‘Bad pride’ is the deadly sin of superiority that reeks of conceit and arrogance.” John C. Maxwell. John C Maxwell is a contemporary author and an inspirational speaker and he enlightens the reader with his profound view about pride. In other words, John C Maxwell is saying that pride can be a good thing, if you use it the right way, but it can also be a terrible thing, that makes an individual treat the ones they love in a cruel way. This quote sums up that fact that pride can be good and bad. Therefore, I think pride is a terrible quality to possess. Pride can be a wonderful quality to possess. Pride can motivate one to want to succeed....
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...The Five Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell Posted: November 26, 2013 in 4-H, Leadership Development, Youth Development 1 I’ve been traveling outside the United States lately – to both Europe and Asia. Just this week I spoke to over 700 leaders for a gathering in Bahrain. And I delivered5 Levels of Leadership one of my favorite lessons: The 5 Levels of Leadership. I came up with the idea of five distinct levels of leadership many years ago, and first described the concept in a book in Developing the Leader Within You. And in 2011, I devoted an entire book, The 5 Levels of Leadership, to exploring the levels – their upsides, downsides, the best behaviors for that level, the beliefs that help a leader move up to the next level, and how the level relates to the Laws of Leadership. Level 1: Position This is the lowest level of leadership—the entry level. People who make it only to Level 1 may be bosses, but they are never leaders. They have subordinates, not team members. They rely on rules, regulations, policies, and organization charts to control their people. Their people will only follow them within the stated boundaries of their authority. Position is the only level that does not require ability and effort to achieve. Anyone can be appointed to a position. This means that position is a fine starting point, but every leader should aspire to grow beyond Level 1. Level 2 – Permission Making the shift from Position to Permission brings a person’s first real...
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...appreciable asset This analysis will cover the principles for people development, successful people developers that make the right assumption about people and those that give the right assistance to people, and the topic of asking the right questions about people. This essay will conclude with a reflection on the overall meaning of this topic as it is applicable to a leader. Principles For People Development As a leader, people are the most appreciable asset and therefore their development is essential in achieving success for the implementation of goals and the overall health of an organization. John C. Maxwell writes in his book Developing The Leader Within You that “The more people you develop, the greater the extent of your dreams. ” This statement emphasizes the contribution and value that the people of an organization have and are. There are several principles that Maxwell identifies that assists in developing people and as such these principles are directly related to the success of the leader. Initially, the leader must recognize the value of people. This entails having and creating a climate that exudes a positive mental attitude. A leader must also be willing to make a definite and visible commitment to invest the necessary time required to adequately develop those that are led. A leader should display integrity with people. This defines and communicates the character of the leader to those in direct and indirect contact with...
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...John C. Maxwell’s Leadership 101 Executive Summary: Leadership 101-- The five levels of leadership Did you know that each of us influences at least ten thousand other people during our lifetime? Maxwell wants us to know that it is not whether we will influence someone, but how we will use our influence. Influence is the measure of leadership and we can increase our influence and leadership potential if we understand the levels of leadership. Maxwell states that real leadership is being the person who others will gladly and confidently follow. Each and every one of us is a leader in some way—we are constantly influencing other people around us. According to Maxwell, everyone has the capability to climb up the five different levels of leadership-- not everyone will become a great leader, but everyone can become a better leader. The qualities of a great leader that are developed along the different levels of leadership include personal humility, professional will, and building a legacy—but it seems that Maxwell places the most importance on building a legacy. Maxwell’s 5 levels of leadership are similar and different when compared to our Level 5 Hierarchy. Maxwell’s 5 levels of leadership are: Level 1- Position (Rights), Level 2-- Permission (relationships), Level 3- Production (Results), Level 4- People Development (Reproduction), & Level 5- Personhood (Respect). The paper compares and contrasts Maxwell’s 5 Levels of Leadership to the Level 5 Hierarchy Leadership model...
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...Kraft General Foods: The Merger Issues: Following are the issues found in KGF: * General foods were unionized but Kraft foods were not unionized. (The PR and employees policies face problems because of this issue.) * Integrating issues in Kraft and General Foods. (Human resource issues and employees expertise) * Kraft management was dominant. (The executives of Kraft Foods were more involved.) * Increase in price brought decline in volumes: (Increase in prices of some products decreased volumes of sales.) Analysis: General Foods was unionized but Kraft Foods was not unionized: Employees of General Foods formed unions but the Kraft Foods’ employees were non-union. Labor relations in both companies were positive but divergent because of history and policies. Managers at Kraft foods always take the complaints of the employees seriously and encouraged workers to bring grievances to higher level. Most workers of Kraft voted against unions. Both companies maintained different negotiating philosophies in dealing with workers. Integrating issues in Kraft and General Foods: The cultural differences between both organizations were an issue in the integration of KGF. There was a difference in the Human resource of the both companies. Employees of both organizations were expert in their own fields. Salaries in General Foods were 20-25 percent higher than Kraft foods. A committee was formed by the Philip Morris to resolve the issues of integration, the committee focused on the...
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...Tebow Time It has only been seven weeks since the start of Tebow Time, which is the time since Tim Tebow took over as full time starter for the Denver Broncos. In those eight weeks of Tebow Time, he has led the previously 1-4 Denver Broncos from the cellar of the AFC West to the top of the conference with an 8-5 record. Nothing about Tebow’s time in the NFL has been expected and most can hardly explain what it is he is doing and has done to turn the Denver Broncos season around. There is only one thing that one can conclude from Tebow’s short playing career in the NFL, and that is that he is a winner. It is all he has ever done, through college and even now in the pros. Tim Tebow is not suppose to be where he is at now. He was drafted too high, and he was never supposed to lead an NFL team to a winning record in only his second season. The experts said that he couldn’t even be an NFL quarterback. They said he was the third best quarterback on Denver’s roster at the beginning of the season. Tim Tebow doesn’t care what the experts say, and is proving them wrong every week he starts under center for the Denver Broncos. A sub-par quarterback winning games is not the only reason Tebow has been getting all of the hype. Tebow is a devout Christian and takes every opportunity to share his Christian values. Some are offended by this, and others think that it just adds to the legend in the making that is Timothy Richard Tebow. Tebow is not a loser, he just doesn’t do it. In college...
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...BECTON DICKINSON: ETHICS AND BUSINESS PRACTICES Becton Dickinson and Company was created in 1897 and since then has been “Priding itself as a medical products pioneer, BD was the first manufacturer of the modern stethoscope, the insulin syringe, and the vacuum tube for blood-drawing products” (p. 2) Dennis Santucci, as the controller for Becton Dickinson has been having a hard time justifying certain expenses made by the company. These types of expenses seemed inappropriate like a physicians’ trip out of state which included a weekend of personal travel or a signing of a supply contract by a company which requested other appliances to be contributed to them as an extra. In 1995, Ethics and Business Practices program was established worldwide and by 1997, the “Business Conduct and Compliance Guide” handbook was distributed. The matter in question is to choose whether the global policy on gifts, gratuities, and business entertainment should be made standardized internationally or whether it should be decided locally, depending on local circumstances and practices. All issues pertaining to business related payment approvals must be handled by country. Having the experience to have worked internationally, I can personally attest to the fact that rules and rituals are different in every country. In Russia for example, it is looked down upon if the company that is trying to close a deal with a client does not bring a gift. In America, this would be considered inappropriate and...
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...Application Agenda Setting Theory On your way to class in the morning you over hear a group of people talking about some eventful news that has taken place over the last couple weeks following the recent presidential election. The group seems to have strong views towards the particular subject so this draws you in to the conversation. After being briefed on what the topic of discussion is you also begin to voice your opinion on the subject because you also feel as if it is an important topic. You later find out that this was headline news in the newspaper and will continue coverage throughout the week on the particular story. This emphasized importance of the story can be explained by what is known as agenda-setting theory a theory created by Maxwell McCombs and Donald Shaw. Much of our media has had the same effect on our society. A particular story receives large amounts of coverage or is simply elaborated to a point where the importance of the story seems increased compared to others. This in turn shapes the public’s opinion and reflects what is presented by the news providing “not what to think…but what to think about”(Cohen 1963 as cited in M. Dainton and E. Zelley). This paper will give the basic overview; listing assumptions and concepts, of the theory along with recent additions. It will also provide personal and actual examples of where the theory has applied. Agenda-Setting theory, in its original state, contains two main assumptions and a concept that explain how exactly...
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...Canadian market at the same time as the United States launch or wait results from the Unites States launch to gain more market insight. In order to make an informed decision Mr. Herzog needs to analyze four key components: a suitable branding strategy for Maxwell House and Nabob, wholesale and retail pricing, distribution methods, and an effective advertising and promotional strategy. Lastly, Mr. Herzog must make these decisions within a 1 million dollar budget and determine if he will be able to meet his market share objective of an initial 35% and still breakeven. As a company, Kraft enjoys a worldwide reputation of leading edge innovation and has a stated company mission to achieve leadership in the markets it serves. Currently, Kraft holds a leadership position in market share for coffee sales worldwide as well as in Canada. Kraft sells its coffee in Canada under the brands, Maxwell House and Nabob which enjoy a combined market share in Canada of 32%. Maxwell House holds the largest market share in Canada, with top sales in both roast and ground coffee. Nabob coffee is Canada’s leading premium brand of coffee and leads with the largest market share in Western Canada, while following second nationally after Maxwell House. A SWOT analysis for the possible Canadian launch of single serving coffee pods is located in the Appendix in section 1. II. Issues and Problems The main issue Kraft faces in this situation is whether or it should be aggressive in its launch...
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...Background In 1903, James L. Kraft started a wholesale cheese business in Chicago, Illinois. In 1909,James and his four brothers formed J.L. Kraft & Brother’s Company. In 1912, their business expanded to New York which led to their international expansion around the world. The first plant was opened in 1914. They produced over thirty varieties of cheese that were being sold around the world. In 1924, the company was listed on the Chicago Stock Exchange and changed its name to Kraft Cheese Company. In 1989, General Foods and Kraft merges to become Kraft General Food. Kraft has been around for years buying and partnering with other companies. As of today, Kraft's line of work has reached a total equity of about $35.9 billion. Kraft focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles. Today's line of Kraft products includes beverages, cheese, dairy foods, and snack foods, to name a few. Key External Threats | Weight | Rating | Weighted Score | Opportunities | 1. Operates in many fast growing categories | 0.10 | 3 | 0.30 | 2. Growing demand for health and wellness products | 0.10 | 3 | 0.30 | 3. Decrease in costs for raw materials | 0.08 | 4 | 0.32 | 4. Change in healthy lifestyles | 0.08 | 3 | 0.24 | 5. Growing in coffee market overall | 0.06 | 2 | 0.12 | 6. Growth in snack market | 0.08 | 3 | 0.24 | 7. Cadbury acquisition provides new products | 0.07 | 3 | 0.21 | Threats | 1. Increasing trend in dining out | 0.09 | 2 | 0.18 | 2. Increase in...
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...cheese, refrigerated meals, beverages, and other grocery products (SEC Filings). It has invented more food than any other company and can be traced back as far as 1765 (Bellis, 2013). The company is split into two operating divisions, Kraft Foods North America and Kraft Foods International. All the brands and products sold by Kraft today were largely brought together by Philip Morris, which is a merger of Kraft, Inc., General Mills, and Nabisco. 16.1 percent of the shares are public, while Morris retained the remaining shares (Kraft Foods Inc., 2012). Kraft business focuses on snacks, beverages, cheese, grocery items, and convenient packaged meals. Some of the most well-known brands come from Kraft such as Kraft Cheese, Oscar Meyer, and Maxwell House (Chapman & D'Innocenzio, 2013). This study describes Kraft Foods Group’s organizational design, key strategic control systems, primary human resources concerns, and cultural factors, and the effect that these have had on the implementation of the company’s strategy. This study also evaluates the fit or the lack of fit between Kraft’s mission, strategy, and organizational components crucial to implementation along with any recommendations to assure the success of the company’s strategy. To continue to be successful, Kraft will need to maintain focus on expanding their presence in the market by looking for deficient markets. This will help improve brand awareness and build a bigger customer base. Mission, Vision, and...
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...1. "Good to the last drop." - Maxwell House coffee 2. “The most trusted name in news" – CNN 3. “All the news that's fit to print. - The New York Times 4. "Fair and balanced" - FOX News 5. "Keeps going and going and going." - Energizer Batteries 6. "No battery is stronger longer." - Duracell Batteries 7. "Think different" - Apple Computer 8. "Where do you want to go today?" - Microsoft 9. "Between love and madness lies Obsession." - Calvin Klein 10. "Betcha can't eat just one" - Lay's 11. "They're grrreat!" - Kellogg's Frosted Flakes 12. "I'm lovin' it" - McDonald's 13. "Because you're worth it" - L'Oreal 14. "The happiest place on Earth" - Disneyland 15. "The ultimate driving machine" - BMW 16. We move the world. – DHL 17. Time to make the doughnuts. - Dunkin Donuts 18. The best a man can get. – Gillette 19. The power of dreams. – Honda 20. Solutions for a small planet. – IBM 21. Share moments. Share life. KODAK 22. Finger-lickin’ good! – KFC 23. Melts in your mouth, not in your hands. - M&Ms 24. Your potential. Our passion. Microsoft 25. Do the Dew. - Mountain Dew 26. Just do it. – Nike 27. At the heart of the image.- Nikon 28. Enjoy the ride. – Nissan 29. Connecting people. – Nokia 30. The mark of a man. – Old Spice 31. "Ideas for Life" – Panasonic 32. For those who think young. – Pepsi 33. The taste of a new generation. – Pepsi 34. Eat...
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...Case Study Kraft Foods Implementation of SAP Table of Contents INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. 3 INNOVATION………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………………3-4 PEOPLE……………….. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......5 STRATEGY………………….. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-7 SUCCESS………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 INTRODUCTION Kraft Foods was founded in 1903 by J.L. Kraft who began by buying cheese at wholesale markets in Chicago and then reselling it to local merchants in the area. Until 2012, Kraft Foods was primarily made up of three major businesses Kraft Foods, General Foods and Nabisco. Each of these businesses had gone through growth and mergers over the years and in 1995 the company was brought under the name of Kraft Foods and consolidated into one company. In 2004, Kraft Foods came to the realization that they needed one Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to consolidate all of their business activities under one system for all locations within North America. Kraft Foods decided to implement SAP, which they had previously chosen for their manufacturing and distribution locations within Europe. SAP is a very popular ERP system that is generally used by large companies who are...
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...Comparing Eli Manning and Tim Tebow is like comparing pop rocks and candy corn. Tim Tebow (pop rocks) is a lightning rod when brought up in conversation. People either religiously love and follow him or they religiously hate how much coverage he gets and they just want people to stop talking about him. On the field he pumps his fist and jumps around. He wins games in exciting “can you believe it” fashion. Whether you love him or love to hate him there is no gray area. He evokes emotion and is known globally.1 Tebow reaches across many categories of nontraditional marketing. The DBI (Davie Brown Index) which scores celebrities across eight attributes, ranked Tebow 402nd in the category of aspiration this fall. By the middle of December he ranked 15th.2 This rank not only gives him value as a celebrity endorser but his non-profit The Tim Tebow Foundation is projected to reach their annual budget of $2.5 million by March. Donations doubled since Tebow took over as a starter.3 Tebow is the high risk, high reward endorsement. The question for Tim Tebow is a simple one. Can he continue to win and be a presence in the National Football League or like pop rocks, will his value start out with a bang and then fizzle. Then there is Eli Manning (candy corn). Outside of Giants fans, their rivals and San Diego (where he was originally drafted) he is all gray area. Conversations do not start or end with people getting all fired up with emotion when talking about...
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...James Clerk Maxwell By: Cory Smith Life Science Table of Contents Early Life………………………………………………………………..pg.3 Education………………………………………………………………..pg.3 Family/Interest……….,………………………………………………….pg.3 What did Maxwell Invent? …......................................................................pg.3 Why did he want to invent this? ..................................................................pg.4 What Happened when he retire? ………………………………………….pg.4 How did this invention impact us? …..........................................................pg.4 How has this invention led other people to improve on it? ..........................pg.4 Bibliography………………………………………………………………...pg.5 James Clerk Maxwell was born in Edinburg, Scotland, on June 13, 1831. He was an only child of John Clerk who was a lawyer and his mother. Shortly after his birth his family moved to a country estate in Glenair, which they had inherited from there Maxwell ancestors. During that time he adopted the last name Maxwell. He and his family lived a comfortable, wealthy middle class life. James education was given to him by his mother who was a full time Christian. By the time he was eight his mother had passed away from abominable cancer. After that sad and depressing time he memorized all of Psalm 119. He also became interested in scientific investigations. For example he used tin plate to attract sunlight, and made observations of the life cycle of a frog. He attended Edinburg Academy since...
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