...Appraising Employees Reaction- I am a little surprised by this case study. I would think that if a manager did not do an appraisal that the employee would of said something . I know that if I did not get an appraisal for a year I would say something. I work in a school district and if someone does not get an appraisal everyone knows. Human Resource sends dozens of emails about the evaluation being due, and Payroll calls the managers. A employees pay depends on the appraisal and everyone from the top manager to the employee watch to make sure it is done. Learning- The one item that I learned form this case was that there was no consequences if a supervisor fails to do his job and fulfill the review requirements.. Working in law enforcement I have never seen this happened, and in fact they are very tough on the requirements. I have seen a supervisor get written up for not doing his reviews. My department use to do a paper and pen system, and the director was on top of it. If the employee or supervisor did not full out the review they were called and disciplined for it. The review process was even in the Human Resource job description. Result- What I have taken away from this case study is the employee needs to follow up just as much as the employer. Even though one year your supervisor might of done the review one year, he may not of done it the following year. You need to be responsible and follow up an ensure the review is done. In the end its your job...
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...Zoological Society of San Diego, a nonprofit organization that operates the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park, and San Diego Zoo’s Institute for Conservation Research has more than 3,000 persons employs. Tim Mulligan, the society’s new HR director, feels that organization and its managers should some goals for themselves and their workers so that persons can be paid based upon those goals. He wanted the zoo to have more structure and managers filling and completing more appraisals forms than usual. He wanted to implement a system where persons understand and are able to complete the organization’s goals. Furthermore, after the society adopted the “Halogen Software’s eAppraisal System” they immediately saw results. More of the appraisals were completed and employees are more motivated than they were before. A performance appraisal is considered an evaluation that is recorded of an employee’s overall actions over a period of time. In other words, it is a report that a manager/supervisor should complete on how well employees fulfill their duties throughout the year. Furthermore, Non-profits need appraisal system as much as for profit organizations because it serves a vital pivotal role in the motivation of the employees. Additionally, even though non-profit organizations goals are not to maximize their profits, they still have goals to meet in order for them keep their customers and animals satisfied. Furthermore, organizations like the San Diego Zoological...
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...Agriculture? Entertainment? Tourism? Rob Holland Extension Specialist Center for Profitable Agriculture Agritainment “An income-generating farm enterprise operated for the enjoyment and education of the public” Why Agritainment? It’s the buzz “People will pay for anything” Less than 2% of the population live on farms “It worked last year” There is a demand Incomes and populations have increased Pros and Cons PROS Income Educational People-oriented Fun CONS Cost Marketing People business Liability . . . Regulations Long hours Labor Management Different Agritainment Steps to Consider: Goals and philosophies (profit vs. non-profit) Market research . . . Market development People skills Site selection Liability Regulations Labor Finances What to offer? Agritainment Enterprises should be considered, evaluated and planned carefully . . . with as much vigor as any new enterprise What to offer: Bed & Breakfast Pick-Your-Own Hay Rides Maze (hay, corn, sudan) Pumpkin Patch Orchard Tours Petting Zoo General Store Workshops & Seminars Festivals Camps Trails Cabins Picnic Barnyard Olympics Museums Games Options? “List all the things others have done . . . then challenge yourself to create that many more new ones” Targeted Audience: Tourists Locals Groups Groups to Target? School Day Care Church Seniors Civic Clubs Others? Targeting Elementary School Groups UT Extension Publication...
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...from embryos form using in vitro fertilization. Somatic, or adult, stem cells are obtained from bone marrow, the heart, brain, and other parts of the adult body, but are very small in quantity, which makes them more difficult to obtain (‘Stem Cell Information”, 2009). Some say that stem cell research should not be carried out because of what their religion tells them. In my opinion, that is not valid enough of a reason to prevent the research from happening, because this is a field that has so much more to learn about, and could lead to very big medical breakthroughs. Others say, aside Thomas 2 from their religious beliefs, that it is just cruel to create these embryos in labs to use for medicine. While this does seem unethical, the pros outweigh...
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...network or its anti-aging project Calico, or its self-driving carare each contained in separate companies. They will all be part of a giant umbrella group called Alphabet Pros: Google would be run by Sundar Pichai who is one key players in the development of both the Google toolbar and Chrome, two crucial components of the company’s growth. Pichai also oversaw the development of Google apps including Gmail. Google will be run autonomously, with each being able to focus on its own particular business. This would mark a massive shift from the current setup, with Google in charge of a number of diverse companies, some of which are wildly divergent from Google’s core business. Page claims that the move will allow for cleaner operations and more accountability; some experts theorize that the restructuring is an attempt to mollify investors annoyed by Google’s increasingly wild investments. The reshuffle provides the company a bit of insulation from regulatory issues, in the EU. Google itself is still a massive beast, which will have to tread carefully around regulators, but it will be easier to present firms such as Nest, Calico and Fiber as separate entities if they are only united by a common owner. And, if the worst happens for Google, it would be easier to hive off the subsidiaries entirely. Cons: Google would lose its leader and founder Larry page to Alphabet The new landscape might be a bit confusing at first, so those interested in following Google’s business...
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...Pros in public schools are, the children learn in a group setting, there are extracurricular activities available, more curriculum opportunities, diverse social education, and the cons would be, Less independence, school chooses curriculum, high teacher student ratio. And the pros for homeschool are, teaches students to be more independent in their learning choices. And the cons are, usually more expensive than public school; teachers are not always qualified to teach certain subjects, harder to provide social interaction, colleges sometimes have stricter admission polices involving homeschooled children, You as the parent can control what they learn and when, You can show you child that learning is not boring but a fun thing, you have a smaller teaching area that u can tailor your teaching style to your child’s needs, you can give you child personal in depth attention in any subject he struggles in or excels, Create a schedule that best fits you and your child’s needs, instill you values and beliefs’ in your child and address question when they have them, protect your child from negative influences they may encounter, nurture you child’s (artistic, musical and mathematic) abilities Address big issues with your child when you feel they are ready. And the cons are, usually more expensive than public school; teachers are not always qualified to teach certain subjects, harder to provide social interaction, colleges sometimes have stricter admission polices involving...
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...of Country Every unique human-living person has its own dreams and perspectives of life. Someone prefers to live in the urban areas with tall buildings, lots of people and a flow of bustle in the streets. Others have a distinct preference for the suburban life; being in the wild nature with a small society. These differences between the species of lifestyles can be sizeable but you cannot say which one is the best. Every lifestyle has its own pros and cons. In “My Little Bit of Country”, 2012 by Susan Cheever, Cheever prefers to live in New York – Central Park is her favorite place to be. In Central Park she feels safe. Cheever is the narrator but also the main character in the essay. We have a first person narrator, but it is a subjective essay, since it is a summary of Cheever’s life and we only hear about what she longs for. The essay is chronological, because Cheever starts telling about her first memories of life – she is in Central Park with her father in the summer mornings and sometimes they visit the Central Park Zoo. Then she keeps on going telling about why she loves the city but that she is the only one, because her family rather to have a place in the countryside. She grows up in Westchester but as often as possible, she visits the Central Park. At the time when she gets her own children she “vowed to let them grew up in the city and never, ever transplant them to the country.” Her desire is to live in New York near the Central Park and she wants to let her...
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...introduce the story “My Little Bit of Country”. The Authors name is Susan Cheever, she was an American writer who was born in 1943, who wrote the essay. She is the daughter of the famous novelist and short story writer John Cheever. The essay is from the selection called “Central Park”, which was released in 2012. The writer has written as a first person narrator through out the text. We met our main character Susan Cheever when she was very young. Her father has just returned home from the WW2. We are told by Susan that her family’s almost commonplace visits to Central Park Zoo and Central Park. Susan’s father started writing and because of the big success he had and the fact that they as parents wanted one more child, the family moved to the one of the suburbs of New York City. Susan was not very enamored of it, she loved to be in the enormous city, to skate on the ice rink and to visit the yak in Central Park Zoo. After they had moved, she eventually moved back the New York City and became an adult who raised her own kids, in the way that she wanted to be raised. In this analysis, we will focus on the writer’s use of contrast. We will also analyze the central- themes, which are explored in the text, and we will in the end put some comments on the title of the essay. In this paragraph, we will comment on the title. “My Little Bit of Country” was the title of the essay. The title was inspired by Andy Warhol, who Susan heard saying, that it was better to live in the city than in the...
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...Resistance to Change Randall K. Ward MGT-426 August 27, 2013 Barbi Brokhoff Resistance to Change This week we will look at resistance to change and what can be done to combat the resistance while still maintaining people’s ideas and individualism. We will also look at how Lewins model of change can be put into practice and used to make changing easier. Also we will look at the two types of resistance, organizational and individual resistance, and what the major causes of that resistance is. I will use Kraft as an example of complete resistance due to lack of commitment from management. When people are asked to change there is resistance, which is a natural reaction because change is uncomfortable and requires new and different types of thinking and operating. Most people would rather stick to the known instead of reaching out and taking a risk with the unknown, even if the known has proven not to work or is detrimental to the health of the organization (Heathfield). In Kraft there is a resistance to change from the management side of the equation, most employees there are all for a change, there just in not a consensus on what change is needed, in most employees eyes it is the management team, or more precisely the plant manager that needs to be changed. It is a normal reaction to be resistant to change; even employees that are cooperative may experience resistance just because that is part of human nature. When implementing change it needs to be communicated in such...
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...corporate value to their customers and partners. Because the electronic consumer market is such a large industry, there is a great opportunity for Sony to capture a large share of this market, despite the economic down turn in the U.S. MGM The name is taken from the three companies that formed a merger to create MGM Studios in 1924; Metro Picture Corporation (formed in 1915), Goldwyn Picture Corporation (1917), and Louis B. Mayer Pictures (1918), under the control of movie theater magnate Marcus Loew. Louis B. Mayer became the studio boss, and Irving Thalberg, the "Boy Wonder", was head of production. They took on the motto Ars Gratia Artis (Art for Art's Sake) and their trademark lion, "Leo" in 1928 (who had been born in captivity in Dublin Zoo in Ireland). For many years, the MGM Lion was the live-action mascot for MGM, appearing in the opening logo sequence to every movie produced by the studio. A cartoon version of the MGM Lion appears in the Tom and Jerry theatrical animated...
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...Risistance to change MGT/426 September 9, 2014 Heidi Roberts Change is a expected process, it occurs every day whether it is accepted or not. External and internal factors can create a need for change these include but not limited to: competition, technology, the need for growth, improve processes, and governmental regulations. This paper we will take a look at resistance to change and what can be done to combat the resistance while still allowing employees to express their ideas and individualism. Let us take a look at Lewin's model of change, if put into practice and used it will make changing easier. Also we will look at the two types of resistance, organizational and individual resistance, and what the main causes of that resistance is. I will use Kraft as an example of complete resistance due to lack of commitment from management. When people are asked to change there is resistance, which is a natural reaction because change is uncomfortable and requires new and different types of thinking and operating. Most people would rather stick to the known instead of reaching out and taking a risk with the unknown, even if the known has proven not to work or is detrimental to the health of the organization (Heathfield). The Kraft company has a resistance to change on the management side, most of the employees are all for a change, a consensus on what changes are needed, in most employees eyes it is the management team or more precisely the plant manager that needs to be...
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...Enchanted Kingdom: The Magic is Here I. POINT OF VIEW The point of view of the marketing manager is the one taken since he is the one responsible on situations concerning demands. II. MARKET SITUATION ANALYSIS SWOT ANALYSIS Strengths • It is the pioneer theme park in the country boasting seven fantastic theme zones and imported rides and attractions. • Aside from its 21 rides and attractions, all of which are imported from the United States, Germany, and Japan, there was a wide variety of food outlets, specialty shops, and video game centers in Enchanted Kingdom. • Enchanted Kingdom has some musical entertainment too. Visitors could also swing to the beat of live-wire musical entertainment from popular guest bands and in-house bands, performing regularly at the bandstand. • To cap the magical experience, there was also a spectacular fireworks display every weekend which gives them an edge among competitors. • It is accredited by the International Theme Park Inc. • All its crew members received “service” training from Disney, USA. • Its 16.6 hectare land was not only spacious but also accessible. Weaknesses • EK cannot add new rides and attractions to maintain the charm and to sustain the viability of the theme park because of tight financing and weak demand. • Theme parks are easily affected by economic conditions. • Enchanted Kingdom and other theme parks experience seasonal demands. Opportunities • Despite the high admission price and with barely...
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...Abstract This paper discusses the sensitive and controversial topic of horse slaughter for human consumption and zoo animals, although, currently banned in the United States due to key legislative acts in 2006-2007. The argument addressed will touch on the advantages, and disadvantages of lifting the horse slaughter ban in the U.S. The advantages include but are not limited to, horse welfare, economic revenue and profit, and restoration of the failing horse market. Disadvantages are, again, welfare depending on how you view the topic, as well as drug and medication regulation due to the fact that horses are not raised specifically for their meat products. Introduction Horses have been used for numerous activities, duties, and jobs over thousands of years. These uses in early years range from field work like plowing, to transportation, as well as aiding and assisting during war. As civilization became more advanced, horses were needed less and less for utility. Horsemanship slowly converted into more of an art form with the purpose of enhancing the horse’s strength and beauty (Mutsune, 2012). In the modern world of 2015, horses are purchased as equine athletes for many different horse events such as showing, racing, or rodeo to name a few in general. Most of the time, these animals are being used for recreational hobbies or pure enjoyment, as economic profit in the horse industry is rare. Most equine businesses struggle to operate due to the current economy. Horses can...
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...feel a twinge of guilt for eating the fattening bar that was so delicious less than a minute before, however in New Zealand consumers have recently been feeling guilty for another reason. In 2009 it was discovered that Cadburys Chocolate have replaced Coco Butter with Palm Oil, a cheaper alternative that people claim has negative effects on the environment. Problems linked to the production of palm oil include the destruction habitat where endangered species live, (Sumatran Tiger and the Asian Rhinoceros amongst others) significant greenhouse gas emissions, and large scale deforestation. The ensuing outcry not just from the public but from groups including World Wildlife Foundation and Greenpeace, to local organisations such as the Auckland Zoo which removed Cadbury Products from its shelves in protest meant that Cadburys was forced to revert back to an only Coco Butter recipe even though it claimed to only be using certified sustainable Palm Oil. This has become a perfect example of ‘green’ and ‘ethical’ issues coming to light and forcing a company as large and Cadbury to take a step back and reverse a decision due to customer pressure. As green issues are highlighted more and more in today’s world, how important is green and ethical marketing to a large multinational such as Cadbury and how much power does the public have to make them stop, or change their practices so that they align with opinion? Furthermore how far do these companies, specifically Cadbury actually go to implement...
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...When Politics, Profits, and Education Collide No Child Left Behind No Child Left Behind What comes to mind when one hears the words “no child left behind?” Perhaps one pictures a family of 12 who left one of the children at the gas station during a restroom break - or a school bus that arrived at the zoo field trip with 35 first-grade students but left with only 34! The thought of leaving a child behind, or of being harmed in any way, is disturbing. The thought of a child being left behind due to the challenges of our education system is also disturbing. Sadly however, when it comes to education children are being left behind, especially in the poorer areas of our country. The stakes are high – the future of the greatest country in the world is at risk, the children being raised today will lead and guide this nation tomorrow. Therefore, lawmakers need to pass legislation to ensure that “no child is left behind.” Education A State and Federal Partnership It may surprise or even shock some to learn that there never has, nor currently is, a federal constitutional right to an education. The United States Constitution does not impose an obligation to either federal or state governments to operate public school systems or to assist parents in paying for a private education. However, it has always been recognized, from the early years of our country’s formation forward, that having an educated constituency is in the best interests of a strong and free nation. Because the...
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