Assignment 1: The American Red Cross (ARC) While the Red Cross’ reputation soared immediately following the September 11th attacks in the wake of their good works, the organization was soon the target of public criticism. By late October 2001, the Red Cross was being condemned by victims’ family members, politicians and the media for allocating a portion of its Liberty Fund towards future terrorist attacks, rather than addressing the needs of those who were directly affected on September 11. The three main operation fund resources are contributions, revenues from products and their services, and investment income from other sources. These funds come from corporate, foundation and individual giving, which includes the United Way, federal, wills and grants. Large donations are received from such corporation as Wal-Mart and the GE Foundation.
MEMORANDUM To: John Doe, CEO From: Dawn Snead, Production Division Manager Priority: HIGH Date: October 14, 2013 RE: Jane Doe / Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 / Religion Discrimination Claim _________________________________________ In relation to the claim filed against our company for religious discrimination in the face of our production line shift change I have compiled the following information. This information is extremely important in both combating this threat and in resolving ourselves in our business practices. Constructive discharge as a concept is relative to the situation as is relates to the employer having caused a situation that is so intolerable that employees are compelled to leave rather than endure the conditions within the workplace. In other words, the employer may have created a situation that would cause the employee to leave his/her position rather than having to formally terminate the employee directly. The concept can be tested by looking at the reasonable person leaving due to discrimination or a violation of public policy (Glazer, 2013).
This commitment of Alcoa’s ethical distinguish work climate has came with many challenges through the 125 years of the existing globally corporate business to be accountable of its guidelines and polices. Some of the top priorities, which Alcoa promote, are Health and Safety is a firm commitment to their core value. Alcoa has reach a “zero work related injuries and illness” this was a target of the company of “living its values everyday”. Alcoa Inc. (2013). “In 1985, Fred Fetterolf, then president, decided the company needed to document the values that all employees must live by: Integrity; Environment, Health, and Safety; Customer; Accountability; Excellence; People; and Profitability” Lawrence, A.T. & J. Weber, (2011).
Many people died that day, and many people today still mourn the losses. The United States also loss the most famous building in the World, The New York City Twin Towers-World Trade Center which was about 110 stories tall. Since these attacks, many actors and non-state actors involved in the foreign policy and international relations decisions have taken many steps to prevent this from happening again. The effects of foreign policies and international relations are influenced on three levels and can be analyzed from a paradigm perspective in order to understand how to combat terrorism. The September 11, 2001 event happened at about 8:30 am were about 19 terrorist from the Taliban an al-Qaeda Islamic group, hijacked two American Airlines Boeing 767 flights 11 and flight 175 and crashed them into the Twin Towers in New York City.
One point of view that can be explored when assessing ethics is Immanuel Kant’s Categorical Imperative. The investigation of WorldCom brought various ethical problems to light. Ethical Problems Raised As WorldCom filed for bankruptcy protection in July 2002, their mistakes and actions became very public. Many discussions were generated surrounding what brought about the downfall of this telecommunications giant. The ethical or unethical decisions and actions of the WorldCom executives became a topic of great discussion.
Mortality rates were high at the turn of the century. Problems with meningitis, tuberculosis, scarlet fever and other communicable diseases were addressed. The graduate nurse program had begun to develop in hospitals and education facilities to better prepare nurses for these illnesses and more. (Chinn, P 1994) Body A woman in medical care (beyond serving as a midwife, sitter or cleaner) was brought about by the likes of Florence Nightingale. These women showed a previously male dominated profession the essential role of nursing in order to lessen the patient mortality rate, which resulted from lack of hygiene and nutrition.
Manage own performance in a business environment The purpose of planning work is to ensure that I make the most effective use of my time and knowing what I have got planned throughout the day the lowers my chances of my work clashing with a meeting or other tasks. If I make a written account of my plans and my manager asks what I have done, I am easily able to show them and be accountable for my work. The purpose of agreeing realistic targets for work is to complete my tasks to a good standard, if targets are set too high I may feel under pressure or incapable of completing them. It is always important to agree targets so I know I am able to complete and reach them. I should always keep people informed about progress as they may need to know about changes in targets as it allows them to make amendments to the way they handle their work, if they are not informed it may affect their working abilities.
Case Study: National Youth Organization Handling Significant Changes Within A Nonprofit Organization DB Forum 3 Angela Kageni Liberty University 201130 BUSI602 D04-24380504 August 02, 2011 Handling Significant Changes Within A Nonprofit Organization 1. Laying The Ground Work As president of the National Youth Organization, I would first ensure cohesion and consensus among my management team regarding my proposals for change. Then, I would hire a professional consultant to help us through those changes, to help keep our focus on what’s important and review progress. I would then engage the board in planning for the big change. But first I would have to prepare them.
Due to the September 11 attacks, America has changed for the worse. The everyday, average American life is now plagued by fear, animosity, segregation, increased dependency of social assimilation, and increased Governmental manipulation. Ever heard of the expression: “Too much of a good thing can prove just as bad”? Well, sadly enough, this saying couldn’t be anymore true! After the great tragedy of 9/11¾as I already tried to explain¾an
Four Seasons management sets clear expectations from the employees on their first day at the company and thus prevents potential misunderstandings in the future. One of the critical steps, on the way of implementing Four Seasons corporate strategy, was to ensure that employees are accountable for their actions, as well as for overall success or failure of the company. While clear and comprehensive set of standards is required to increase company’s ability to maintain high level of service, it might hurt company’s ability to be flexible and adjust to variety of customers’ needs. Four Seasons took this issue into