Discuss the main reasons for an organization to choose diversification as a strategic direction. When defining strategic directions‚ an organisation needs to analyze the context in which future operations will take place. The decision of entering a new market or to develop new products and services in an existing market needs to be though through focusing on increasing market share and increasing power over suppliers and buyers. Diversification‚ sometimes described as Horizontal intergration
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12‚ 2013 HS 251 Unit 9 Paper Biological Weapons Production Biological weapons are deadly materials manufactured from pathogenic organisms (viruses and bacteria) or synthetic deadly substances that are used to deliberately affect the organic procedures of a host i.e. human or animal body. These substances primary function is to kill or injure the host. Biological weapons can be used to harm vulnerable organisms such as humans‚ animals or vegetation (Biological Threats‚ 2013). They can also be
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How Culture Affects Communication Understanding how culture affects Communication comprehending the verbal and nonverbal meanings of a message is difficult even when communicators are from the same culture. When they come from different cultures‚ special sensitivity and skills are necessary. Every country has a unique culture or common heritage‚ joint experience‚ and shared learning that produce its culture. Their common experience gives people of that culture a complex system of shared values
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How Unions Affect Company Productivity Tokwiny Da-Thong Professor Chris D’Mello MBA Fundamentals AMBA 600 Section 9062 Semester 1109 How Unions Affect Company Productivity Introduction Employees and their employers seem to approach the issue of employment from very different perspectives. This fact often leads many people to ask; “how can these sides
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identity. Imperialism is the ideology of extending a country’s power and influence through military force. Consumerism is another ideology that is the belief that it is good for people to spend large amounts of money on goods and services. Consumerism affects one identity because it leads to people believing that money is everything and that it is okay to buy things without hesitation; although imperialism contributes to one’s identity the most out of the others because it leads to war‚ and changes one’s
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Chapter 1: Organizations and Organization Theory Current Challenges of Organizations • Globalization o Markets‚ technologies‚ and organizations are becoming increasingly interconnected • Ethics and social responsibility o The list of execs and major corporations involved in financial and ethical scandals continues to grow • Speed of responsiveness o Globalization and advancing technology has accelerated the pace at which organizations in all industries must roll out
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Skills & Characteristics of Mental Health Human Services Workers BSHS/471 December 24‚ 2013 Skills & Characteristics of Mental Health Human Services Workers Personal characteristics of a human services professional can be both essential and detrimental for success. Essential characteristics of a professional do not make the job easier. However‚ they create a higher tendency for the professional to work successfully with clients. An open-minded professional recognizes differences between themselves
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a very sensitive topic both historically and in the contemporary United States. There is an invisible line that should be kept in mind with dealing with the subject. If at all possible‚ I would say to avoid crossing the line. The way that people discuss race has changed a lot through the years. A long time ago‚ race was a taboo kind of subject so it was necessary to be careful not to offend people of other races. Nowadays‚ people are more open about it. While race has become an open topic of discussion
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This act give anyone the right to request information held by a school even if the information requested is from the past. The requests must be made in writing and in some cases schools may need to protect information due to confidentiality. How this affects my school • Advice and assistance must be given to anyone requesting information • All information recorded must be professional and relevant not opinions as these can be requested to be seen. • Follow the relevant guidance when given a
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How Cold Affects The Body B Y: G E N E S I S P O N C E How Cold Affects The Body The body tries to maintain body temperature by vasoconstriction and shivering. Shivering is the body’s main involuntary defense against the cold producing body heat by forcing muscles to contract and relax rapidly. Vasoconstriction is the tightening of blood vessels Vasoconstriction occurs in the uncovered skin when it is exposed to cold temperatures. The reduced blood flow in the skin conserves body heat
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