Nationally, different Governments are involved in the global supply of energy. They have a role to conserve as much energy as possible so supplies don’t run out as quickly. Monitoring, setting drilling and exploration licences and providing national policies on oil and fuel availability are some of the ways the government are important players in the supply of energy globally. In the UK for example, the government has provided different places with nuclear power stations as an alternative to using other energy supplies. Nationalised companies such as Gazprom also provides energy supplies worldwide.
These industrial activities have raised atmospheric gases such as carbon dioxide which contribute to greenhouse gases. The extra amount of these gases mean there is a thicker layer, meaning the gases absorb outgoing long-wave radiation which traps in too much heat. Increasing amounts of CO₂, methane, nitrous oxide, water vapour and ozone all contribute to this. The main cause in this rise is the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, natural gas and petrol. Since the industrial revolution the levels of atmospheric CO₂ have increased from 280 parts per million to 380ppm for the past 10,000.
Jeffrey Owens April 19, 2011 Geography, 100 Removing the Purple Mountain Majesties The use of Coal in America has become second nature to United States citizens, and American corporations. Coal is used for energy across the U.S., and is very important to the economy and the structure of our nation. Using coal for electricity has become as American as hot dogs and automobiles and while coal is very necessary and useful, some as destructive and controversial views some of the means by which the coal is recovered. Mountaintop removal has is one of these means of obtaining coal, and has sparked interest and outrage across America. Although the benefits of coal are numerous and extensive, Mountaintop removal is detrimental to the environment
W. L. Gore & Associates – A Case Study Abstract One good way to gain the understanding of an organization is to examine its structure. Through this examination you can identify strengths and weaknesses within said structure and the organization as a whole. In this examination of W. L. Gore & Associates, it is noted that their structure is unique to say the very least. Their structure is far from a traditional organization’s structure. Many traditionalists feel that power, professional identity, visibility, and the facilitation of meaning-making processes are key factors in workplace productivity (Gluch, 2009).
B. corporate culture can be managed by directly modifying the observable culture, shared values, and common assumptions that deal with issues of external adaptation. C. good managers are able to help build resilient cultures in situations where the features of strong cultures are absent. D. corporate culture can be managed by using organizational development techniques to modify specific elements of the culture that address both external adaptation and internal integration. 5) The __________ culture includes the unique stories, ceremonies, and corporate rituals that make up the history of the firm or a group within it. A. observable B. shared C. latent D. common 6) Organizations are encouraged to develop a dominant and coherent set of __________.
Oil Sands: Reliable Energy? Or Just a Money Mine? The technology which many are revolved around in today’s society is reaching a point of energy turmoil, where people do not even realize the amount of energy wasted on non-efficient tasks. What goes on behind the scene is more drastic, than what is seen by the naked eye of innocence. These technological developments such as computers, cars, heating systems, etc., all use a form of energy.
The first step of effective leadership is to recognize the various needs and concerns of the clique and the social network on the job. In the simulation, the manager realizes that it is not so a desirable circumstances of being responsible for the teams that have clearly resisted the leadership. The manager had to resize and restructure the team for the best intentions of the team to understanding the formation and fundamental sub-structures, and their impact on supporting the group thinking towards organizational goals. The success of the leadership was reliant on the leadership style and decisions that utilize the influence of the teams’ behavior and the kind of teams that was chosen to execute those decisions. It is not always likely to sustain a fixed leadership style to deal with change interrelated
When it comes to organizational culture affects the way workers respond and react when positioned in ethical problems Organization’s culture can disclose the unwritten ethical standards that guide workers in their decision-making. Some companies can prevent unsafe ethical behavior by changing their organizational culture. Organizational culture is the study of the attitudes, beliefs and psychology within an organization. It not only includes how workers act together, but also how they connect with others outside of the organization. Ethical standards are the code of conduct required by the organization for workers to follow.
With Citigroup’s organizational culture it has guided employees toward the behaviors and attitudes that have put the company at risk. The company must revert to what is important that is the customers and focus on the core values of the organizations, and the vision of the organization. To change Citigroup’s organizational culture there needs to be a shared responsibility among the leaders of the company, managers, and employees. By having a shared responsibility will make Citigroup’s organizational culture more effective and productive. Having shared responsibility will allow each employee to achieve or accomplish his or her full potential, and acting with the greatest level integrity when dealing with one another, and customers.
Changing to alternative sources would be too expensive. Those that debate a change is needed say that Coal, oil and natural gas is polluting our atmosphere, the air that is breathed and killing wildlife. People will soon run out of these three sources and there should be a backup plan put into action before it is too late. I personally can see both sides; however, I want to see the United States use wind, solar or water for their energy sources. The United States is broke, and we owe so much money to other countries as it is.