...the international environment. My first perspective is the component parts of an international company, and understanding internally how it all comes together. Now I see why it helps to identify the company’s strengths and weaknesses, prioritize the company’s tasks to solve them in the right order and synchronize efforts to move in the same direction. We covered subjects such as globalization, differences in cultures, the strategy of international business, and the organization of international business, global human resource management and global marketing. This knowledge is important because it gives me an understanding of how to utilize the knowledge behind a product, and bring inside knowledge to everyone on the team I create. I see how it’s not the physical product itself that makes an impact on the market, but how you utilize the knowledge behind the product such as the services and culture. The real value of knowledge is not the product but how to use everything to create a competitive advantage anywhere. A company has many different units, and sometimes they are not all aligned to the same. By looking more closely at challenges, when dealing with forming the strategy to implementing the strategy, I am now able to identify the misunderstandings between the decided strategy and the action taken, or to identify if there are different perceptions of the same strategy within a company. This is extremely relevant when dealing with multinational companies where the structure...
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...Explain how understanding specific English language learners' needs guided the choice of instructional strategies to support the content and language learning. It is essential to understand English language learners’ needs because ELL students face the combined challenge of learning all the academic content as other students, while also learning the language of instruction. With the rapid growth in the size of the ELL student population in the U.S., teachers who are effective recognizes ELL students unique academic needs, unique background experience, culture, language, personality, interests and attitudes toward learning for the purpose to adjust, or differentiate, their instruction to meet students’ needs. Explain how the differentiation of tasks or activities supported the English language learners' content learning and language development. Differentiating tasks or activities enables and supports ELL students in many ways. Using differentiated teaching strategies gives ELL students the leverage that is needed to be successful. In the case of the aspects of quantity and quality for example, the same reading task can be assigned to the whole class, but students do not have to do the same number of questions or exercises. The ELL students are given a choice and can choose to do one or more tasks; it is important for them to progress at their own pace and interest. Explain how the differentiation of assessments allowed the English language learners to demonstrate...
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...• Examine the text to uncover its organization • Make predictions • Connect to their own experiences • Create mental images • Draw inferences • Notice symbols and other literary devices • Monitor their understanding These activities can be categorized as reader and text factors (National Reading Panel, 2000). Reader factors include the background knowledge that readers bring to the reading process as well as the strategies they use while reading and their motivation and engagement during reading. Text factors include the author’s ideas, the words the author uses to express those ideas, and how the ideas are organized and presented. Both reader factors and text factors affect comprehension. This table presents an overview of the two comprehension factors. Type Factor Role in Comprehension Reader Background Knowledge Students activate their world and literary knowledge to link what they know to what they're reading. Vocabulary Students recognize the meaning of familiar words and apply word-learning strategies to understand what they’re reading. Fluency Students have adequate cognitive resources available to understand what they’re reading when they read fluently. Comprehension Strategies Students actively direct their reading, monitor their understanding, and troubleshoot problems when they occur. Comprehension Skills Students automatically note details that support main ideas, sequence ideas, and use other skills. Motivation Motivated students are more...
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...terminology to the tasks set, that was supported with comprehensive understanding. The student demonstrated a good account of theories and examples to support their findings and analysis. The student gave a good level of explanation and analysis of the points and facts that was put forward for the different types of organisation, with case company examples for each different type and understood the objectives of different stakeholders (employees, owners, customers) etc…, along with the responsibilities of an organisation, and factoring into consideration strategies employed to meet them. Grade Pass | Action PlanOverall, you have a very good understanding of the theory and concepts, but need to do following:1. Amend and the details as stated in the feedback2. Use the Ansoff Product Matrix to support 1.3 analysis3. Use the correct referencingImplementing the above changes will enable a higher grade. | Summative feedback 1.1 The student gave an excellent account and knowledge applied, good terminology to the tasks set, that was supported with comprehensive understanding the purposes of different types of organisations. 1.2 The student demonstrated an excellent account of theories and examples to support their findings and analysis, how an organisation meets the objectives of the stakeholders. 1.3 The student comprehensively explained responsibilities of an organisation, and factoring into consideration strategies employed to meet them, with reference to the Ansoff Product matrix...
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...international organizations and firms. The study of International Relations will help me become analytical hence I will be able to acquire the ability to visualize, articulate or solve both complex and uncomplicated problems by making sensible decisions given the available information by designing and testing solutions to problems and formulating plans. Through the study of International Relations, I will be able to deal with major problems affecting states and threatening world peace for example; terrorism. Through the study of International Relations, I will be able to form and present ideas on counter terrorism like use of military tactics and strategies by the help of government military, police,...
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...Evaluating Communication Strategies HSM/210 02/02/2014 Mary Lou Bedient Evaluating Communication Strategies You are working as a human service worker at a local United Way agency that serves several multicultural clients. In addition to the multicultural aspect, the agency also serves children, women, the elderly, and the homeless. Your manager has asked you to decide the best communication approach for each of these clients. About the Clients In the human services profession it is becoming increasingly more important to know and understand the different cultures and their beliefs. When it comes to communicating effectively with people from different cultures, it can be of great help if you first understand the social and psychological forces that drive their verbal and non-verbal behavior. It is important to encompass skills like warmth, authenticity, empathy, permissiveness, and acceptance. Effective Strategies and Techniques Empathy refers to the ability to understand someone else’s point of view and ideas. When a client feels understood, and they think you are more understanding to their point of view, they are more likely to accept and listen to new ideas. Being genuine is the expression of true feelings. Being genuine can be of big usefulness to people in the human services industry. It is important to also be objective. Seeing things from an outside point of view can help the human services worker to be subjective. Self-awareness is the quality of knowing...
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...Acorn What is it? A Classification of Residential Neighbourhoods (Acorn) is developed by CACI in London It is the only geodemographic tool currently available that is built using current year data rather than 2011 Census information. Acorn helps to analyse and understand consumers in order to increase engagement with customers and service users to deliver strategies across all channels. Acorn segments all 1.9 million UK postcodes into 6 categories, 18 groups and 62 types. Who uses it? Marketing departments Entrepreneurs Innovation team in business What are the benefits? * You can learn more about your customers' behaviour and identify prospects that most resemble your target customers by adding Acorn codes to a customer database. An understanding of the characteristics of people can also be used to drive effective customer communication strategies. * By assessing the Acorn profile of an area, you can define local demand for products and services and compare it to any other part of the country. What are the disadvantages? It’s expensive. Mosaic What is it? Mosaic UK is Experian's system for classification of UK households. It is one of a number of commercially available geodemographic segmentation systems, applying the principles of geodemographic to consumer household and individual data collated from a number of governmental and commercial sources. It gives you the intelligence you need to reach the right people with the right message at...
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...change needed and the people involved. To keep up with competition it’s important to respond to the needs of the business. Goals include doing things that create and maintain quality performance by employees. The first important step in the process is recognizing the need for change. Unfortunately, not all employees may recognize the state of a company. Employees may disagree with the condition of the business. It would be vital to have an overall understanding of the need for change. The communication can’t be in the form of a memo or announcement. There needs to be strategic renewal where the intent is to regain sustainable competitive advantage. Change in the organization needs to align the internal process that demands new strategies to find new talent and skills of its employees. The goal being lasting changes in employee behavior to support strategic renewal. According to Sector (2010), effective strategic renewal needs behavioral change that targets patterns of employee actions and interactions to meet the company’s strategy and to achieve and sustain outstanding performance. Behavior is said to come from both the person and the organizational context in which the person works. It’s the setting and circumstances of which we work. In looking at the failure of the Concord Bookshop there are some things that were not done effectively to make the change necessary for its success. I think the first major error made is that the...
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...the deadline appointed. Expectations for Time Management and Involvement (Participation, communication with the team, accessibility, etc.) I believe in getting the work done and ontime. Usually there is a time for turning in your portions. Communication is key, if there is something you don't understand or have a problem with speak up, the only stupid question is the one not asked. Ensuring Fair and Even Contribution and Collaboration What strategy will you use to ensure that all team members are contributing and collaborating appropriately? Describe the communication strategy you will use if a team member is not contributing and collaborating effectively. How will the team manage conflicts between team members? Usually assignments are divided equally, that way everyone knows what they are doing and when to turn it in. If they choose not to participate then it will be noted and the instructor informed. There really isn;t a strategy but common courtesy and understanding. Special Considerations ------------------------------------------------- What do you, as a team, agree will make this team experience different from past team experiences? We will...
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...Memo To: John Smith, Small Business Director From: Joan Jones, Accounting Associate Date: October 28, 2012 Subject: Funding for a Business Writing Course I am writing to request funding to participate in an upcoming class, Business Writing, held at Un known University. The class will focus on effective writing strategies in a business setting and how writing simpler, clearer, and being concise will enable a better understanding of written material by the readers. Also focuses on effective communication strategies for oral and written formats either on a one-to-one basis or for a larger audience. It will also focus on how to write so that the reader understands the information you are conveying. This ten week class begins January 15, 2013 at a cost of $535.00. The registration fee includes all course materials that will be needed for the class. This class will provide me with an opportunity for professional development and a stronger confidence in my writing ability for letters and reports. The class will provide me with the ability to better communicate with clients and co-workers with a clearer and better understandable format to my writing. This course will allow me to perform my current position in a more professional and timely manner. With improved writing abilities there will be less time explaining misconceptions and confusions of what was meant by the letter, report, email, or memo to the reader. The benefit to the company is the professionalism...
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...who own a better understanding of foreign market, export potential and financing option. The risks include being laid by local distributors who pretend to be the professionals and they may do something harmful to your business but benefits themselves. To reduce the risks, first you need to contribute a close relationship with local distributors. Second, know whom you are dealing with, such as doing background checks on potential business partners and gathering as much information as you can. Third, don’t make assumptions because the wrong choice can cost your business valuable time and money. Finally, learn the local cultures. 2. I think it depends on the demands and quality of selling products. The reason of that Vellus’s original entry into exporting was both reactive and serendipitous is she could improve pet shampoo and understood what dog owners desire for. Therefore, its product is competitive, resulting to getting calls from people around the world for export business. To make small firms more proactive with regard to exporting, not only are the products of good quality and competitive, the owners need to be proactive. For example, they should be active to recommend their products to users in shows and exhibitions. 3. She has some advice for others who want to down the same road. First, build good relationships. Secondly, know whom you are dealing with. Third, learn the local culture. Finally, enjoy the ride 4 She got better understanding of foreign markets...
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...Control and Prevention, n.d.) The medical cost of obese patients in 2008 was estimated at $147 billion which is much higher than people of normal weight. The qualitative study researched for this paper explores obese patient’s experiences, and perceptions of support in primary care. Nurses need to have an understanding of patient’s perceptions and thoughts in order to provide optimal care. The study researched is called Primary care support for tackling obesity: a qualitative study of the perceptions of obese patients. In nursing it is important to understand the way patients perceive the care or treatment they receive in order for us to maybe make changes in the way we do things. The way patients perceive their primary care will play a role in what they learn and what they will do. It can also make a difference in them obtaining treatment or care. In nursing we need to make sure are meeting the needs of our patients and their perceptions of their care or treatment help us evaluate our effectiveness. The range of the experiences varied, but all participants had experienced some type of intervention or treatment to address their weight issues. The study used a purposive sampling strategy in which they recruiting participants from five different general practices in the area and included a diverse range of experiences and social backgrounds of participants. Participating general practices used their electronic medical records to identify adult patients (over 18 years) with BMI (body...
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...assistant product manager of San Miguel corporation for a products he was unfamiliar. Shortly, one of the company’s vice presidents, Butch Abelos, called a meeting to plan marketing strategies. Since Bote’s product manager was unable to attend, the director of marketing Jimmy Guevarra, invited Bote to the meeting to orient him to his new job. Guevarra was rather brief in introducing Bote to Abelos. In the meeting, Abelos asked series of questions that the product managers were able to answer in detail. Suddenly, he turned to Bote and questioned him about his products. Somewhat confused, Bote confessed he did not know the answers. Guevarra was about to offer an explanation about Bote’s situation when suddenly Abelos announced that Bote was such a sloppy staff worker. After an hour, Abelos turned to Guevarra and asked him to remain behind. To Guevarra’s surprise, Abelos himself immediately raised the question of Bote, if he was too tough to the kid. Then Guevarra explained that Bote was just new to his job and don’t know about the products well. After realizing what he have done he immediately called Bote and asked forgiveness for being tough and Bote thank for the apology. 2. Viewpoint 3. Areas of Consideration 4. Statement of the Problem The San Miguel Corporation needs harmony and understanding inside the company. To provide good relationship and communication between the first, middle, and top level management. However, just like what happened to Bote and Abelos...
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...DEALING WITH TRAFFIC JAMS IN LONDON The project dealing with traffic jams was so vast that the risks associated with it were also too many: * Dependability on Vendors/consultants. * Success estimation when integrating all subprojects. * Quality of all the equipment required for the project. * Budget estimation and ensuring the cost between upper and lower limit. * Extent of communication between all managers. * Estimation of the size of the project is very important to divide the tasks. Management strategies recommended can be: 1. Establish the tasks priority. 2. Build effective relationship between all modules of the project. 3. Using compiled data in an effective manner. 4. Manage the deliverables rather than activities. 5. Process of deciding which technologies and communications methods to implement. 6. Creating a unit to make consumers aware of the purpose and process of the project. They split the project in sub parts rather than trying to manage as one whole. Relationships were managed effectively between all modules. All drivers were made aware of the procedure to fill taxes and the purpose of the project was also explained to them. Methodologies applied in this project were combination of Agile and SDLC. Yes, this seems a rational approach, because, the problem was identified, requirements were stored, design and construction was prepared and then the verification, implementation was done. Also Agile because they started...
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...Children learn so quickly and even when they are exposed to a second language just once a week they still learn a lot. Within the first term they are able to recognise, understand and repeat what they have learnt. Three ways to support children learning a second language in the classroom: Use pictures or real objects when introducing new vocabulary words or concepts to help make connections in two different languages (example English and Spanish). Have a “show and tell” time when children bring favorite things from home. Use these opportunities to learn about what interests each child and what happens at home. Build on this knowledge to introduce new words and expand the child’s understandings. Be consistent and try to use the same words to say the same thing each time. Use a number of strategies, involving both verbal and non-verbal skills. Two ways to support the families of children learning a second language; I would assist the students in class with making flashcards to use at home. For many flashcards, visual aids such as pictures from magazines, drawings or even printed clip art can enhance comprehension and memory. Second I would get information from the community that they live in that would also support families. One example of a resource you can use to help plan for children learning a second language, with a summary and justification of your choice: ESL resources for English teachers can be found here, including printable flashcards, worksheets, lesson plan ideas...
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