Cultural Diversity in the Workplace in Multinational Companies, Benefits, emerging issues and solutions

Cultural Diversity in the Workplace in Multinational Companies, Benefits, emerging issues and solutions

Introduction

People differ from one another. Gender, culture, race, social, physical, and psychological qualities are all different. The labor force of today is clearly diversified. If skillfully managed, diversity can give an organization a competitive advantage by stimulating creativity and allowing the company to be more flexible (Beardwell & Claydon, 2007). Diversity is a well-known source of creativity and innovation that can help businesses gain a competitive edge. However, if not managed properly in the workplace, diversity can lead to miscommunication, distrust, and conflict, which can lead to absenteeism, poor job quality, low morale, and a loss of competitiveness.

The purpose of this paper is discuss the cultural diversity in the workplace and discuss its necessity for multinational companies while also evaluating the challenges that their leaders are presented with. The paper also presents the management of workplace diversity issues.

Work place of the future, challenges and copying strategies

Work place of the future, challenges and copying strategies  

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The workplace of the future focuses on how and what work is done, not where and when it is done. Indeed the organizations increasingly providing new and innovative information technology (IT) to create the workplace of the future by effectively facilitating digital work. With this transformation comes with line managers increasingly taking on HR functions, contractual terms of employment replacing permanent and pensionable terms and more to that, continuous learning individual development taking a center stage.

The following is a discussion of the extent for the realization of the above aspects in the future work place.

To start with, effective human resource recruitment enables employees to contribute effectively and productively to the overall direction and the accomplishment of the organization’s goal and objectives in any given work place (Schultz, (2021). With the transformation in human resource management resulting from globalization and information technology, indeed the future of work place will depend on the effectiveness of line managers. The increasing focus on employee engagement in the workplace shows that this aspect of line managers’ work can be particularly influential.

Transfer of learning, ensuring transfer of learning among student

Transfer of learning, ensuring transfer of learning among student

Transfer, in the context of learning, has been defined as an individual’s ability to extend what has been learned in one context to new contexts for example, from school to the workplace (Bransford et al., 2017). Research shows that some learning experiences can result in effective in-context performance, but poor transfer, while others produce effective in-context performance as well as positive transfer. In other words, knowledge is not the same as knowledge that is usable in the future. Schooling is most impactful when students regularly transfer what they learn.

Transfer of learning is the carryover of learning experiences in one situation into other learning experiences (Costa and Kallick, 2017). It is the influence a person's idea has on his acquired skill and performance in his present task. If a student carries over his learning of addition and subtraction of money in school to a real-life shopping situation where he gives or takes balances, then there has been a learning transfer.

Transfer has a direct bearing on education. Educators hope that students transfer what they learn from one class to another and to the outside world. Educators also hope students transfer experiences from home to help make sense of lessons at school. There are two major approaches to the study of transfer. One approach characterizes the knowledge and conditions of acquisition that optimize the chances of transfer. The other approach inquires into the nature of individuals and the cultural contexts that transform them into more adaptive participants.

To ensure transfer of learning among student, the teacher should ensure the following;

Behaviorist theory view of language acquisition and learning, criticisms against this theory, teaching implications of the behaviorists’ theory to English language teachers

Behaviorist theory view of language acquisition and learning, criticisms against this theory, teaching implications of the behaviorists’ theory to English language teachers

Question

a) Explain the behaviorist view to language acquisition and learning

b) What are the criticisms against this theory?

c) What are the teaching implications of the behaviorists’ theory to English language teachers?

a)

The behaviorist theory believes that infants learn oral language from other human role models through a process involving imitation, rewards, and practice. Human role models in an infant’s environment provide the stimuli and rewards (Cooter & Reutzel, 2004). When a child attempts oral language or imitates the sounds or speech patterns they are usually praised and given affection for their efforts. Thus, praise and affection becomes the rewards.

Behaviorist theory, which is basically a psychological theory in its essence, founded by J.B. Watson in 1913 is actually a theory of native language learning, advanced in part as a reaction to traditional grammar. Behaviorism was advanced in America as a new approach to psychology in the early decades of the 20th-century by making a particular emphasis on the importance of verbal behavior, and received a considerable trust from the educational world of 1950s.

Theory of change-Uganda youth skilling programme- Youth empowerment

Theory of change-Uganda youth skilling programme- Youth empowerment

Case Project: Uganda youth skilling programme- Youth empowerment

This document presents the application of the Theory of change (TOC) in relation to the Uganda Youth skilling project with specific focus on Youth empowerment. The document also presents theory of change diagram and monitoring and evaluation for Uganda Youth skilling Programme. Monitoring and Evaluation plan is informed by the TOC diagram.

Theory of change            

Theory of Change (ToC) is an approach to developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of development, and has been applied across a wide range of programmatic contexts (Archibald, 2016).

Broadly, Theory of change can support the development of interventions, bringing together key stakeholders within the planning phase to scrutinize and address proposed approaches to achieving impact. It can also provide a rich process and impact framework to guide implementation and evaluation, addressing barriers to implementation, and incorporating the rationale behind approaches taken and contextual influences.

A ToC map looks a little like a driver diagram or a logic model. It differs from these by offering a nonlinear map of a project or programme approach, which shows how different components are expected to interact, and the multiple pathways through which change is expected to happen.

Applying the theory of change in project management

Program Title: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in health prone Communities in Uganda

1.0 Introduction

The theory of change that is described in this document reflects all the changes at various levels that need to occur to lead to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in health prone Communities in Uganda.  It is also important to note that the theory of change that is described here reflects a current collective understanding of how change takes place. As the project team builds evidence base, utilize this in approaches to programming, and learn from monitoring and evaluation data and other information, to refine and adjust our theory of change going forward. The document also presents results chain and the theory of change diagrams for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in health prone Communities.

1.1 Brief project description

The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Disaster-prone Communities in Uganda will improve health and disaster preparedness in select communities and schools by 1) increasing access to disaster-resilient sanitation and water facilities, 2) improving hygiene behaviors, 3) strengthening disaster resiliency at the community level, and 4) increasing regional, district and local capacity for sustainable management of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities. The provision of services will target around 200,000 people in 265 communities, including 50,000 school children in 24 Districts. A baseline and a gender analysis will be done at the outset of the Programme. The gender analysis should inform indicators and targets for a) membership in community water and sanitation mana ....

Waterfall model, steps, arguments for, and arguments against

Waterfall model, steps, arguments for, and arguments against

a)

Systems development is the process of defining, designing, testing, and implementing a new software application or program (Wynn, and Clarkson, 2018). It could include the internal development of customized systems, the creation of database systems, or the acquisition of third party developed software.

In the given case, the workshop informed us of the need for the coming up with a human resource management system for the department and envisages the need for a small human resources management system, to include  a suite of systems used to manage human resources and related processes throughout the employee lifecycle (Zeebaree and Hussan, 2019). This would be aimed at enabling a company to fully understand its workforce while staying compliant with changing tax laws and labor regulations.

To achieve this, there is need to define and implement standards and adopt an appropriate system development methodology to govern the process of developing, acquiring, implementing, and maintaining computerized information systems and related technology.

The methodology suitable for the system development of a human resource management system is the System Developme ....

The Role of Fate and character in the Downfall of Oedipus in Oedipus Rex

The Role of Fate and character in the Downfall of Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'

For the Greeks, 'Fate' means the foretelling of what will happen. It is the essential part of Greek tragedies and epics and in the case of 'Oedipus Rex' it is not otherwise. As it is shown that the characters of the Greek tragedies are free but their freedom is tied with destiny.

In the play 'Oedipus Rex' fate plays an important role by controlling the destiny of the characters. It controls the characters, Jocasta, Laius and Oedipus, and pre-determines the major events in their lives. But in carrying out the plot Sophocles has shown that the characters are not altogether puppets in the hands of fate. As they are presented on the stage, they are free agents, freely choosing various actions.

Throughout Oedipus The King, Oedipus embarks on a journey to realize that he is the murderer of his father, Laius, and husband to his mother, Jocasta, making him a victim of what seems to be an inevitable fate. What makes this more tragic is that Oedipus, a seemingly good leader, tries to avoid his fate, but instead keeps inviting it over.

The Function of Fate in “Oedipus Rex”

POVERTY REDUCTION THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR SELF RELIANCE & SUSTAINABILITY POST COVID-19-Proposal

SKILLS FOR EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION

TECHNICAL & FINANCIAL PROPOSAL FOR FUNDING

2022

POVERTY REDUCTION THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR SELF RELIANCE & SUSTAINABILITY POST COVID-19

A. Executive Summary

This technical and financial project proposal seeks to empower women for self-reliance and sustainability and keep them from engaging in   high risk behaviors to meet their basic needs post Covid-19.< ....

Technical and Financial proposal-Library proposal

Library proposal- Technical and Financial proposal

A:  Executive Summary

This document presents a technical and financial proposal for a library management system. Library Management System is a computerized system which helps users to manage, process and retrieve publications in an electronic format.

The project is proposed to promote access to information/records regarding the efforts of Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) in aspects food processing, laundry and cosmetics production, weaving and textile, bamboo value addition, carpentry, metal fabrication, minerals and materials processing among others so as to promote value addition to our existing and abundant natural resources.

The proposed system will be the most proficient and easy to use system for managing all the processes involved in records management in the most effective ways. This system will reduce all the manual work and the whole process can be managed just through single clicks and edits. Moreover there will be no headache and doubtfulness of storing the data securely and searching the records of any publication afterward. It is proposed with conviction that it will reduce the risk of paper work such as file lost, file damaged and time consuming.

The total budget required for the execution of project activities for the perio ....

System development life cycle, Waterfall model, steps, advantages and disadvantages

System development life cycle, Waterfall model, steps, advantages and disadvantages  

i)

Essentially, systems development is the process of defining, designing, testing, and implementing a new software application or program (Ma, et al., 2018). It could include the internal development of customized systems, the creation of database systems, or the acquisition of third party developed software.

The system development life cycle (SDLC) serves as a process applied to create systems/software products (Alenezi and Almuairfi, 2019). SDLC covers several steps and is also sometimes referred to as the “application development life-cycle.” Typically, it begins with the organization’s decision to create an information system and finishes with continuous support. In this case, it starts with the decision that a small systems be developed for the department and ends with deployment and maintenance of the system.  There are various software development life cycle models defined and designed which are followed during the software development process (Ahmad and Wong, 2018).  The popular SDLC models followed in the industry include; waterfall Model, Iterative Model, Spiral Model, V-Model and Big Bang Model. 

Systems development, steps and methodology

Systems development, steps and methodology

Question:

During a recent department workshop you participated in a project of coming up with a new human resource management system for the department. However, during the process, you realized that the department needed a simple and small system to use as they understand their requirements; secondly you realized that the users were not that knowledgeable in their daily operations, so the requirements from them were ambiguous and volatile.

1. With a clear illustration discuss the steps of a suitable system development methodology that would fit the situation of your department.     
2. What are the reasons for and against your choice in (a) above.
3. Apart from the situation above, under what other circumstances would you recommend the same methodology of system development?

a)

In systems engineering, information systems and software engineering, the systems development life cycle (SDLC), also referred to as the application development life-cycle, is a process for planning, creating, testing, and deploying an information system (Wynn, and Clarkson, 2018). In simple terms, systems development is the process of defining, designing, testing, and implementing a new software application or program. Paper code: 13111

Strategic objectives, developing its strategic objectives using result oriented management (ROM, significance of strategic objectives

Strategic objectives, developing its strategic objectives using result oriented management (ROM, significance of strategic objectives

Strategic objectives are critical in giving long-term perspective for an organization. However many organizations seem not to appreciate the importance of strategic objectives, thus do not give it the attention it deserves while developing their own strategic objectives.

 Task

i) Based on the above statement and as a knowledgeable person in ROM, guide your organization in developing its strategic objectives by discussing their characteristics features.

ii) As an expert in ROM, discuss the significance of strategic objectives in the management of the organization.

i)

Organizations ought to appreciate the importance of strategic objectives and give attention it deserves while developing their own strategic objectives. In this discussion, as an expert in ROM, I look at how an organization such as youth empowerment foundation can develop its strategic objectives while considering the characteristics.

To begin with, Result Oriented Management (ROM) essentially is an example of a tool used for strategic control (Swiss, 2005). It uses feedback loops to help managers monitor and then (hopefully) achieve strategic goals. These goals may take the form of physical outputs, organizational or behavioral changes, workflow changes, or form contribution to some other higher level goal. Information (evidence) of the actual results is used for accountability, reporting, and communication and to feedback into the design, resourcing and delivery of p ....

Sources and category of laws applicable in Uganda

Sources and category of laws applicable in Uganda

Question: Explain sources and category of laws applicable in Uganda.

Law can be defined as a body of rules for guidance of human conduct imposed and enforced among members of society (Heylighen et al., 2018).  It can also be defined as a system and process of the means of social control forcing social order in society. Law justly promulgated and justly applied is the bedrock of individual liberty and social progress. Law is a written body of rules of conduct applicable to all members of a defined community, society, or culture that emanate from a governing authority and are enforced by its agents by the imposition of penalties for their violation.

Law has several sources in Uganda, including constitutions, statutes, and judicial opinions, or case law. In Uganda, laws define the appropriate conduct for the members of a society and also provide protections for individuals from interference in their lives by other entities, including other people and the government. In the following section I discuss sources of law; 

A social development worker, impact of the work compared to community development worker

A social development worker, impact of the work compared to community development worker

Question 2: Suggest reasons why the developmental social worker is better positioned as a community development officer to impact on community quality of life as opposed to a typical social scientist in a similar position.

Indeed, developmental social workers are the “tip of the spear” for community improvement programs and development projects, helping to overcome barriers to change. Therefore they are better positioned as a community development officer to impact on community quality of life as opposed to a typical social scientist in a similar position.  This is attributed to a number of views as discussed below;

Firstly, the rationale of developmental social workers is to change individuals and institutions with respect to individual social welfare. Social development focuses on the institutions of society. Developmental social work can there for understood as a process of planned social change designed to promote the well-being of the population as a whole within the context of a dynamic multifaceted development process (Mingle, 2013). It is regarded as a basic perspective of social work, cognate with social treatment. 

Social welfare issues, social services, issues that influence the social services today

Social welfare issues, social services, factors that influence the social services today

a)

A social welfare issue is an issue within the society that makes it difficult for people to achieve their full potential. Therefore social welfare issues are general factors that damage society. A social welfare problem can be associated with a particular area or group of people in a society and hence affects how they react to certain situations. Not only do social welfare issues affect many people directly, but they also affect all of us indirectly.

There are a number of social welfare issues in Uganda including, poverty, unemployment, unequal opportunity, racism, and malnutrition, so are substandard housing, employment discrimination, and child abuse and neglect. Crime and substance abuse are also examples of social problems.

To this end, I will focus on the major three social welfare issues, specifically; Poverty and homelessness, Health care availability and Child abuse and neglect. The following is a discussion of the social welfare issues.

Identify a social problem, why is a social problem, who is affected by the problem, logical framework, activity plan

Identify a social problem, why is a social problem, who is affected by the problem, logical framework, activity plan

Social Problem: Water inadequate supply clean water and sanitation

a)

Social Problem description

Unlimited access to clean, safe water is taken for granted in many places, but water scarcity is a growing concern worldwide (Cetrulo, Marques & Malheiros, 2019). Overuse, increasing demand, pollution, poor management, lack of infrastructure, and changes in weather patterns due to global warming are key stressors that affect the availability of fresh water.

Globally, the year 2005 marks the beginning of the "International Decade for Action: Water for Life" and renewed effort to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGS) to reduce by half the proportion of the world's population without sustainable access to safe drinking water and sanitation by 2015. Currently, UNICEF and WHO estimate that 1.1 billion people lack access to improved water supplies and 2.6 billion people lack adequate sanitation. Providing safe water and basic sanitation to meet the MDGs will require su ....

Social Contract Theory of State, Relevance Social Contract Theory to modern politics

Social Contract Theory of State, Relevance Social Contract Theory to modern politics

Question: What do you understand by the social contract theory of state for? How relevant is this theory to modern politics?

Essentially, in moral and political philosophy, social contract is a theory or model that originated during the Age of Enlightenment and concerns the legitimacy of the authority of the state over the individual (Caton, 2020). In other words, Social Contract is the agreement between the government and its citizens, and defines the rights of each party.

Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Some people believe that if we live according to a social contract, we can live morally by our own choice and not because a divine being requires it (Edyvane, 2021). Social contract theory is another descriptive theory about society and the relationship between rules and laws, and why society needs them.

Social Contract theorists have been applauded for streamlining political civilization, realism and revolutions in the world that partly changed the world into an organized place to live in. the following is a discussion of theories and their contributions;

Social Contract Theory of State, Relevance Social Contract Theory to modern politics

Social Contract Theory of State, Relevance Social Contract Theory to modern politics

Question: What do you understand by the social contract theory of state for? How relevant is this theory to modern politics?

Essentially, in moral and political philosophy, social contract is a theory or model that originated during the Age of Enlightenment and concerns the legitimacy of the authority of the state over the individual (Caton, 2020). In other words, Social Contract is the agreement between the government and its citizens, and defines the rights of each party.

Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Some people believe that if we live according to a social contract, we can live morally by our own choice and not because a divine being requires it (Edyvane, 2021). Social contract theory is another descriptive theory about society and the relationship between rules and laws, and why society needs them.

Social Contract theorists have been applauded for streamlining political civilization, realism and revolutions in the world that partly changed the world into an organized place to live in. the following is a discussion of theories and their contributions;

Sigmund Freud’s theory of personality development, Maslow’s theory as per people’s behaviors

Sigmund Freud’s theory of personality development, Maslow’s theory as per people’s behaviors

Questions

1) Discuss the significance of Sigmund Freud’s theory of personality development

2) Give a detailed analysis of Maslow’s theory as per people’s behaviors

1)

The psychoanalytic theory of Sigmund Freud, or Freudian theory, is a theory about personality organization, the dynamics between the various stages of personality development, and the impact this has on the development of human beings’ libido: de dynamics of psychosexual development.

The psychoanalytic theory and other works of Sigmund Freud were published in the late 19th century and have since been frequently refined and altered. Sigmund Freud study emphasized the recognition and impact of childhood events and how these could affect the functioning of adults. His studies formed the basis for modern-day psychotherapy. For this reason, Sigmund Freud is considered the father of psychiatry. The most far-reaching and famous of his many accomplishments is probably the Freudian personality theory.

According to Sigmund Freud, human personality is complex and has more than a single component. In his famous psychoanalytic theory, Freud states that personality is composed of three elements known as the id, the ego, and the superego. These elements work together to create complex human behaviors.

Second language and learning, factors that influence second language and learning

Second language and learning, factors that influence second language and learning

Question: Discuss the factors that affect second language and learning

In Longman Dictionary of Applied Linguistics, Jack Richards, et al. (1985) states that second language acquisition is, the process by which people develop proficiency in a second or foreign language. In addition, Victoria Fromkin (2002) says that Second language acquisition is “the acquisition of another language or language after first language acquisition that is under way or completed.

There are many general factors that influence second language learning such as age, aptitude, intelligence, cognitive style, attitudes, motivation and personality. Some factor are dominant and some others are being equal but each of them gives different contribution for the success or the failure of second language acquisition. It is believed that every normal child, given a normal upbringing, are successful in the acquisition of their first language. However, experience shows that some of them success variedly in acquiring their second language due to the factors influencing the process of second language acquisition.

Logical Framework Approach (LFA), Stakeholder analysis, Problem tree analysis, Objective tree analysis, Logical framework matrix

Logical Framework Approach (LFA), Stakeholder analysis, Problem tree analysis, Objective tree analysis, Logical framework matrix

Question: For a project of your choice, illustrate how you would utilize the Logical Framework Approach (LFA) to give the interventions their logical flow in the project plan. Resent key steps below (with relevant examples) 

Stakeholder analysis

Problem tree analysis

Objective tree analysis

Logical framework matrix

The Logical Framework Approach (LFA) is an analytical process and set of tools used to support objectives-oriented project planning and management. It provides a set of interlocking concepts which are used as part of an iterative process to aid structured and systematic analysis of a project or programme idea.

Solving conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Humanitarian Violations Experienced

Solving conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Humanitarian Violations Experienced

a)  By using examples, discuss how the conflict between Ukraine and Russia can be solved.

The Russo-Ukrainian War is an ongoing war between Russia (together with pro-Russian separatist forces) and Ukraine. It began in February 2014 following the Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity, and initially focused on the status of Crimea and parts of the Donbas, internationally recognized as part of Ukraine.

Given the Ukraine and Russia war, it is vital to restore of Ukraine’s sovereignty and the resolution of its conflict with Russia, which are key to de-escalating growing tension across the wider European and Euro-Atlantic space.

A major concern will be how to structure the disengagement of armed forces to minimize the chance of backsliding. One option would be to allow the parties to designate discrete reservations for their forces in key sectors that will allow them to “hedge” against the possibility of a resumption of hostilities.

Root causes of poor performance of civil service, applying ethical principles, minimum codes and principals of conduct

Root causes of poor performance of civil service, applying ethical principles, minimum codes and principals of conduct 

This paper aims at revealing that the root cause of the poor performance of the civil service is embedded in the absence of strong ethical principles and not the weaknesses in the enforcement of the laws.

To begin with, the major driver for implementing effective ethical principles in public service in Uganda remains that no law or Code will be of much value if individual civil servants lack the technical competence to recognize an ethics problem for what it is, or if they do not know what standards their organization expects of them, or (worst of all), if they consider it to be not in their interests, personally or professionally, to take a stand for integrity and against corruption (Basheka, 2014). 

In any country, to find maladministration and corruption in the public sector serves to fault the capacity of public servants to discharge their mandates. It is true that any country expects its public service to manifest professionalism and ethics. Uganda is not an exception. This will increase citizens’ trust in public servants. However, in Uganda, most citizens do not regard public servants as honest any more, due to the dishonest behaviors that characterize their activities at all levels.

Role of industrial Psychologists

Role of industrial Psychologists

Industrial psychology refers to the practice of applying psychological theories and principles to workplace environments (Orgensen-Graupner & Zyl, 2019). Industrial psychologists observe and evaluate human behavior and interactions in the workplace and provide guidance and recommendations to improve human and organizational efficiency.

Industrial psychologists plays an important role in establishing and maintaining a conducive work environment and optimizing human and organizational efficiency (Lefkowitz, 2021). Key benefits include better workplace cooperation, higher levels of job satisfaction, and increased productivity. Companies employ psychologists to ensure that their daily operations run smoothly. Human resources departments rely on psychologists to use research and psychological theory to help keep the workplace organized and efficient. Managers and H.R. professionals work closely with psychologists to create and implement new workplace policies.

The roles of industrial Psychologist include but are not limited to the following; 

Results oriented management (ROM), Pre-conditions and challenges for ROM to succeed in an organization of your choice

Results oriented management (ROM), Pre-conditions and challenges for ROM to succeed in an organization of your choice

Question:

In a development organization, emphasis has been on processing and implementing projects according to prescribed procedures. In other words, the concern in many organizations has been to “do things right” rather than to “do the right things”

As an expert in ROM, elucidate the pre-conditions and challenges for ROM to succeed in an organization of your choice”

a)

Reflecting on the view that, the concern of many organizations has been “do the things right” rather than “do the right things”, the following discussion is line with result oriented management in line with developmental organization called “Skills for excellence” whose major aim is to train and impart business and soft skills among youth and women in communities.

To begin with, Result Oriented Management (ROM) is an important concept that influences the performance of an institution if well utilized (Komujuni, 2013). The concept basically promotes the ....

Designing a Results framework comprising the mission, strategic objectives, key outputs and performance indicators

Designing a Results framework

Task

Based on your organization or an organization you are familiar with, develop a Results Framework comprising the mission, strategic objectives, key outputs and performance indicators.

Solution

A results framework is an explicit articulation (graphic display, matrix, or summary) of the different levels, or chains, of results expected from a particular intervention project, program, or development strategy (Roberts & Khattri, 2012).

For this task, a case study of CARE International Uganda. An organization dedicated to defending dignity and fighting poverty in Uganda.  

Case Organization: CARE International Uganda

CARE International has been active in Uganda since 1969, implementing a diverse portfolio of programs and projects ranging from emergency services to economic development and civil society building.  CARE’s first projects in Uganda focused on agricultural development, animal husbandry, health education and community development. CARE International Uganda’s current initiatives targets the most vulnerable communities, with a special focus on poor women and girls, who are the most at risk of rights ....

Relevance of political theorists, social contract theory

Relevance of political theorists, social contract theory

Political ideologies and thoughts have had an impact on modern politics through helping leaders to better understand the concepts that have shaped our politics, including freedom, equality, individuality, democracy and justice (Gagarin, Michael, and Woodruff, Paul 1995). Importantly, Political Theory is the part of Political Science that explores what a better political world would look like and how we can create it. Political Theory thus frequently involves critiques of our present political reality, and may even take explicitly political positions.

The political theories of both philosophers are closely tied to their ethical theories, and their interest is in questions concerning constitutions or forms of government. Looking at classical theorists, the political theories of both philosophers are closely tied to their ethical theories, and their interest is in questions concerning constitutions or forms of government. 

Socrates

Socrates is credited 

Records management procedures, challenges and solutions literature review

Records management procedures, challenges and solutions literature review

2.0 Introduction

This chapter presents a review of related literature in the area of designing a user manual for the disposal of records. The review is based on the specific objectives of the study which are Examine the current procedures followed to dispose of Records, determining the challenges encountered in the disposition of records and designing a user manual Academic Registrars department in order to ensure effective Disposition of Records.

2.1 Procedures followed to dispose of Records

To ensure effective management of active records, records that are not in active use are disposed off or closed. Disposal of records does not always mean destruction; it could be transfer to a historical archive, museum, or private individual. Destruction is always a last resort to be authorized by law, statute, regulation, or operating procedure according to the policy of the originating body, (Chell, 2016).  Records should never simply be discarded as refuse. Most organizations use processes including pulverization, paper shredding or incineration. Records are seldom destroyed now when they are in electronic format popularly called digital preservation. Records management policy is necessary for any organization to know what documents to keep and for how long. Managing the accumulation of records requires a records management program to provide systematic control of all records, regardless of storage medium, from creation to disposition

Quality Management plan

Quality Management plan 

Document brief

The Skills for Excellence (SFE) guide describes a light Quality Management section of the Project Handbook. However, the usage of this Quality Management Plan template is advised in case of complex or risky projects where quality activities are of special importance for the project.

The objectives of this document are:

To outline the quality strategy, approach and process to be used for the project;

To identify the roles and responsibilities related to project quality management;

To identify the major project management artefacts and deliverables;

To define the quality assurance and control activities and to plan them throughout the project;

To support the agreement on project quality requirements and metrics, and the method to evaluate them;

To specify the methodology, standards, tools and techniques used to support quality management.

Note that in the  Paper code: 13093

Different personality, what theories say, applying learning theory in business and advertising

Different personality, what theories say, applying learning theory in business and advertising

a)

We are different because of personality. Personality is the combination of behavior, emotion, motivation, and thought patterns that define an individual.

An individual’s personality is the combination of traits and patterns that influence their behavior, thought, motivation, and emotion. It drives individuals to consistently think, feel, and behave in specific ways; in essence, it is what makes each individual unique. Over time, these patterns strongly influence personal expectations, perceptions, values, and attitudes.

Psychology attempts to study differences in these patterns among different people and groups. The following is an account of the psychological theories;

Governance and democracy, good governance reforms and good governance indicators plus their uses

Governance and democracy, good governance reforms and good governance indicators plus their uses

Governance means that processes and institutions produce results that meet the needs of society while making the best use of resources at their disposal. Governance is the deliberate and conscious management of regime structures for enhancing the public realm. Governance can be viewed from social, political and economic perspectives. Indeed, good governance is pivotal to the development process. Development linked governance has been an issue much debated in the contemporary world. Therefore good governance means that processes and institutions produce results that meet the needs of society while making the best use of resources at their disposal. The concept of efficiency in the context of good governance also covers the sustainable use of natural resources and the protection of the environment.

Democracy is associated with higher human capital accumulation, lower inflation, lower political ....

Tax revenue, Uganda’s case, Tax amendments in Uganda

Tax revenue, Uganda’s case, Tax amendments in Uganda

Revenue is an increase in net worth resulting from a transaction. Government Revenue refers to the revenue of the government finance by means of participating in the distribution of the social products, which is the financial resources for ensuring the government to function (Gnangnon, 2017). The contents of government revenue have been changed several times. For general government units, there are four main sources of revenue: taxes and other compulsory transfers imposed by government units, property income derived from the ownership of assets, sales of goods and services, and voluntary transfers received from other units. There are two major categories of public revenue; Tax revenue and Non tax revenue.

Tax Revenue

Tax revenues are critical to sustainable development since they are almost the only resource in development, poverty reduction and delivering public services, in addition to increasing state capacity, accountability, and responsiveness to their citizens (OECD, 2014). However, many sub-Saharan African countries face difficulties in raising tax revenue for public purposes, perhaps owing to low per capita incomes, an economic base in subsistence agriculture, poorly structured tax systems, and weak tax and customs administrations (Afonso & Kazemi, 2017). Of course a ....

Sustainability in projects, types of sustainability, strategies for sustainability in project management

Sustainability in projects, types of sustainability, strategies for sustainability in project management

Sustainability refers to organizations being able to maintain themselves, projects, operations, services and benefits over a projected life time (Aarseth and Andersen, 2017). It is an organization’s ability to weather the changing social, economic and political contexts to continuously benefit its users or clients. There are mainly three types of sustainability in project management which include but are not limited to the following;

Community sustainability

Community sustainability addresses the issue of how well the project is rooted in the community. It also describes how the community will continue with the project, once there is no more financial support from the donor. This part has been recognized as very important in the last decades, as it became more and more clear that without the support of the community, many projects have no chance of survival. If the community does not feel ownership of the project, even with a well-thought-out financing strategy, the project will probably fail.

Risk management process, steps, Risk break down structure (RBS), and Sample Project Carter –water supply and sanitation project

Risk management process, steps, Risk break down structure (RBS), and Sample Project Carter –water supply and sanitation project 

The risk management process aims to identify and assess risks in order to enable the risks to be understood clearly and managed effectively. The key step linking identification/assessment of risks with their management is understanding. The Risk Management Process is a clearly defined method of understanding what risks and opportunities are present, how they could affect a project or organization, and how to respond to them.  The 4 essential steps of the Risk Management Process are:

Breeding perennial, importance of breeding perennial crops, challenges of breeding perennial crops

Breeding perennial, importance of breeding perennial crops, challenges of breeding perennial crops

Question

In some parts of the world, breeding efforts have been made to establish perennial grains which have traditionally been annual crops eg perennial rice in Australia and perennial wheat in Asia.

Provide a brief write-up on the current status (October 2019)of the advances in establishing in establishing perennial grains rice and wheat(12marks)

Explain any 10 reasons why such initiatives to establish perennial grains are very important(10marks)

Describe any 5 challenges(in both lab and field ) that such breeding programs for perennial rice/ wheat encounter

Introduction

Perennial crops, growing in mixtures, make up most of the world's natural terrestrial biomes. In contrast, monocultures of annual crops are sown on more than two-thirds o ....

Describing the policy process, stages of policy process using a case of rural transport policy planning

Describing the policy process, stages of policy process using a case of rural transport policy planning

POLICY PROCESS CASE: 

RURAL TRANSPORT POLICY PLANNING

Introduction

Rural transport plays a central role in the economic development of any country, Uganda in particular. Large numbers of passengers and large tonnage of goods are moved by road; industry, agriculture and commerce rely on road transport for both inputs and outputs, and their production relies to a large extent on effective and efficient transport operations. At the local level, rural communities rely on transport to meet their daily needs for water, firewood and access to farms. Yet, there is substantial evidence to suggest that rural roads are badly planned and underfunded, and that transport services are infrequent, unsafe and expensive.

It is therefore important that road networks and rural transport are managed effectively and efficiently, for which an effective policy process is necessary.

Policy

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Payroll system Audit- Control deficiencies and control recommendations for the deficiencies in reference to the payroll system, control and test of control

Payroll system Audit- Control deficiencies and control recommendations for the deficiencies in reference to the payroll system, control and test of control

a)

The following describes an account of payroll system deficiencies and control recommendations for the deficiencies in reference to the payroll system of Devine Investments Ltd

b)The following is a description of a test of control Barbara & Associates should perform to assess if each of these controls is operating effectively in respect to the payroll system of Devine Investments Ltd

AUDIT PLANNING MEMORANDUM

KIRA MUNICIPALITY

AUDIT PLANNING MEMORANDUM

Background 

Kira Municipality (the Town) is a central Ugandan Local Government located in the Wakiso district.

The Town contributes significantly to the central Uganda and the national economy, while delivering high quality facilities and services to its community. Rapid growth has brought many positive changes to the region and set the path to becoming a vibrant and attractive regional city, yet this also carries the challenge of balancing economic and commercial development with the needs of the local community.

Information systems, importance, measuring benefits

Information systems, importance, measuring benefits

Questions

1. (a) In the form of a memorandum to the Managing Director, discuss FIVE benefits of introducing a formal Office Information System (OIS) to this environment.                                   

  (b) Describe how you would measure the benefits of the OIS once it has been introduced.          

2.(a) Define and compare ‘corporate strategic planning’ and ‘strategic information systems planning’, clearly identifying the ways in which they interrelate.                                                     

(b) Discuss TWO strategic planning techniques, explaining how EACH technique can aid the identification of relevant MIS project proposals for an organization.                                                         

1. a)

To start with, an information system is a collection of people, software, hardware, data, and procedures th ....

Applying theories of motivation in personal assignments

Applying theories of motivation in personal assignments

TASK: Data Collection Assignment

In 2019, I had a data collection opportunity with Skills for Excellence (A young NGO that aligned its efforts towards skilling masses and eradicating poverty. Skills for Excellence was carrying out a survey to ascertain association between level of skills and poverty level. This was aimed at enabling the organization in designing a set of appropriate procedures and framework for intervening.

Initially, I was selected and attached to teams which were assembled with an eye on balancing social and data collection skills, geographical knowledge as well as preference, not forgetting  the gender distribution. It involved effort since I had to work hard to have knowledge to pass my interview.

During the training week, I and other data collectors were sharpened through exercises, question and answer sessions, simulations, and interactions and therefore given assignments were made at the end of the training. Nevertheless, I was determined to take up the opportunity. 

Undertaking monitoring and evaluation of universal education, factors for effective monitoring and evaluation, objectives of M&E, principles of M&E framework, political challenges of M&E

Undertaking monitoring and evaluation of universal education, factors for effective monitoring and evaluation, objectives of M&E, principles of M&E framework, political challenges of M&E

Question one

Universal Primary Education (UPE) is one of the policies that the government of Uganda has made an effort to implement. Assuming you have been hired by Ministry of Education and Sports to monitor and evaluate the performance of this policy, discuss how you would effectively undertake this activity (monitor and evaluate this policy)

Uganda’s education system has been in place since the early 1960’s. It consists of seven years of primary education following which students have a wide range of options for both public and private education institutions depending on their aptitude, ambitions and resources.

The paradigm shift in monitoring and evaluation towards performance‐based and results‐oriented outcomes in the development context, along with current education reform trends paying attention to quality in education, has greatly influenced the current approaches and practices of M&E in the education sector of Uganda.

One of the main purposes of M&E ....

Modernization theory, dependency theory, Human rights inherent to all humans, Gender approach, advantages and disadvantages

Modernization theory, dependency theory, Human rights inherent to all humans, Gender approach, advantages and disadvantages

a)   i)

Modernization Theory

Modernization theory is a description and explanation of the processes of transformation from traditional or underdeveloped societies to modern societies. In the words of one of the major proponents, "Historically, modernization is the process of change towards those types of social, economic, and political systems that have developed in Western Europe and North America from the seventeenth century to the nineteenth and have then spread to other European countries and in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries to the South American, Asian, and African continents" (Eisenstadt 1966).

Modernization theory has been one of the major perspectives in the sociology of national development and underdevelopment since the 1950s. Primary attention has focused on ways in which past and present pre-modern societies become modern (Westernized) through processes of economic growth and change in social, political, and cultural structures.

In general, modernization theorists are concerned with economic growth within societies as indicated, for example, by measures of gross national product. Mechanization or industrialization are ingredients in the process of economic growth. Modernization theorists study the social, political, and cultural consequences of economic growth and the conditions that are important for industrialization and economic growth to occur. Indeed, a degree of circularity often characterizes discussions of social and economic change involved in modernization processes because of the notion, embedded in most modernization theories, of the functional compatibi ....

Mergers and importance of mergers

Mergers and importance of mergers

A merger is an agreement that unites two existing companies into one new company. There are several types of mergers and also several reasons why companies complete mergers. Mergers and acquisitions are commonly done to expand a company's reach, expand into new segments, or gain market share. There are three types of mergers. In a horizontal merger, companies at the same stage in the same industry combine for more economic power, to diversify, or to win greater market share. A vertical merger involves the acquisition of a firm that serves an earlier or later stage of the production or sales process, such as a supplier or sales outlet. In a conglomerate merger, unrelated businesses come together to reduce risk through diversification.

A merger is a consolidation of two entities to form a single entity. When two companies are combined to form one, a merger has occurred (Lan, et al., 2019). In a merger, the two combined entities survive as a legal entity, hence, the legal entity formed is a combination of the assets and liabilities of both companies. Neither of the old companies retain their former names and structure, instead consolidating assets to create something new. 

MARKETING PLAN-BLESSED HERBAL JERRY

MARKETING PLAN FOR; BLESSED HERBAL JERRY

MARKETING PLAN

A- INTRODUCTION

1.1 Product review

Blessed Herbal Jerry is produced under Destiny Products Ltd which is nowadays planning to expand in new market. This paper is formulated to design an initial marketing plan for the company. It involves the diverse marketing element to assist the management of the company in marketing. It defines the key objectives of the company in relation to the expansion plan, which the marketers want to achieve.

The business review aims at giving a better understanding of the Destiny Products Ltd scope of business and current situation with analyses on the product (Blessed Herbal Jerry), marketplace and the competitive situation. The review is presented through both primary and secondary research, meaning information received from the company and reviewing records and data from other sources.

The Blessed Herbal Jerry has managed to build a solid trust with their customers through their service and product quality in a rather short period of time. This has enabled them to develop their own brand of products. They have also acquired rights to one brand, a product family of Blessed Herbal Jerry packed in different sizes which the Blessed Herbal Jerry supplies these particular products in the Ugandan market.

Alternatives to Microsoft access, objects of Microsoft access and data types in Microsoft datasets

Alternatives to Microsoft access, objects of Microsoft access and data types in Microsoft datasets

a) 

Microsoft Access is an information management tool, or relational database, that helps in storing information for reference, reporting and analysis. Access can also overcome the limitations found when trying to manage large amounts of information in Excel or other spreadsheet applications. The following are alternatives of Microsoft access;

LibreOffice Base

Base is a full-featured desktop database front end, designed to meet the needs of a broad array of users. Base caters to power users and enterprise requirements, providing native-support drivers for some of the most widely employed multi-user database engines: MySQL/MariaDB, Adabas D, MS Access and PostgreSQL. In addition, the built-in support for JDBC- and ODBC-standard drivers allows you to connect to virtually any other existing database engine as well.

OpenOffice Base

Base is a desktop database management system, designed to meet the needs of a broad array of users. Base offers wizards to help users new to database design (or Base) to create Tables, Queries, Forms and Reports, along with a set of predefined table definitions for tracking Assets, Customers, Sales Orders, Invoices and much more.

b) Paper code: 13077

FIELD WORK PLACEMENT CONDUCTED IN BUTABIKA NATIONAL REFERAL MENTAL HOSPITAL

FIELD WORK PLACEMENT CONDUCTED IN BUTABIKA NATIONAL REFERAL MENTAL HOSPITAL

Abstract 

The internship was carried out from Butabika National Referal Mental Hospital commonly known as Naguru Hospital, is a hospital in Kampala in the central Region of Uganda. The place was chosen because it conducts activities relevant to the education carrier of the internee therefore, relevant skills and experience were expected from there.

During internship different methods and techniques were used to acquire and obtain the required information and these methods included recording where information acquired from respondents was recorded for future reference, observation, interview and interaction where a physical conversation was held between the respondent and the internee and also various consultations from the staff.  Various activities were carried out at Butabika National Referal Mental Hospital which included orientation, guidance and counseling, resettlement of patients in their homes Psychosocial support to patients and their relatives, community education on community mental health promotion, support and preventation, Pre- service orientation on community mental health approaches, supporting supervision on injection control measures in the hospital and conducting integrated communicable disease surveillance

The internship also contributed to the knowledge and experience of the internee through equipping him with various skills. The skills acquired included communication skills, record keeping skills, mobilization skills, sensitization skills, administration skills, data management                                   &nbs ....

FIELD WORK PLACEMENT CONDUCTED IN CHINA UGANDA FRIENDSHIP HOSPITAL

FIELD WORK PLACEMENT CONDUCTED IN CHINA UGANDA FRIENDSHIP HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT

The internship was carried out from China-Uganda Friendship Hospital Naguru commonly known as Naguru Hospital, is a hospital in Kampala in the central Region of Uganda. The place was chosen because it conducts activities relevant to the education carrier of the internee therefore, relevant skills and experience were expected from there.

During internship different methods and techniques were used to acquire and obtain the required information and these methods included recording where information acquired from respondents was recorded for future reference, observation, interview and interaction where a physical conversation was held between the respondent and the internee and also various consultations from the staff.  Various activities were carried out at China-Uganda Friendship Hospital Naguru which included orientation, guidance and counseling, creating HIV prevention awareness, file allocation and storage, family planning education and analysis on body changes and adolescence. 

The internship also contributed to the knowledge and experience of the internee through equipping him with various skills. The skills acquired included communication skills, record keeping skills, mobilization skills, sensitization skills, administration skills, data management                                           skills, listening skills, confidentiality, time managemen ....

System development, system development methodology reasons for and against choice of methodology

System development, system development methodology reasons for and against choice of methodology

a)

Accordingly, the system development process, also known as the system development life cycle, is a term used in the development of software where a set of methodical processes, activities, or phases are used to develop and implement a system (Wynn, and Clarkson, 2018). In simple terms, systems development is the process of defining, designing, testing, and implementing a new software application or program.

Considering that the workshop informed the department of the need for the coming up with a human resource management system, to cater for the  staff members, it  requires a suite of a small system used to manage human resources and related processes throughout the employee lifecycle (Zeebaree and Hussan, 2019). There is need to define and implement standards and adopt an appropriate system development methodology; Paper code: 13074

Human resource department, importance, challenges, solutions

Human resource department, importance, challenges, solutions

To start with, effective Human Resource Management Department enables employees to contribute effectively and productively to the overall direction and the accomplishment of the organization’s goal and objectives in any given work place (Schultz, 2021). The human resource management influences performance of the organization based on the various key functions such as recruiting people, training them, performance appraisals, motivating employees as well as workplace communication, workplace safety, and much more.

Recruitment and Training one of the major responsibilities of the human resource in the organization (Ahmad & Schroeder, 2013). Human resource management team is often tasked to come up with plans and strategies for hiring the right kind of people. Human resource management team provides training to the employees according to the requirements of the organization. Thus, the staff members get the opportunity to sharpen their existing skills or develop specialized skills which in turn which then lead to increased productivity.

Carbon footprint, types, causes and solutions

Carbon footprint, types, causes and solutions

a)

The carbon footprint refers to the level of greenhouse gases generated by a particular activity (Wiedmann and Minx, 2008). To simplify reporting, often the carbon footprint is stated as an amount of C0₂ generated by functions such as the manufacture and consumption of goods and services (Radonjič and Tompa, 2018). The carbon footprint is a measure of the exclusive total amount of carbon dioxide emissions that is directly and indirectly caused by an activity or is accumulated over the life stages of a product.

In other words, the concept “Carbon footprint” is a measure of the impact one’s activities have on the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) produced through the burning of fossil fuels and is expressed as a weight of CO₂ emissions produced in tonnes (Trovato, et al., 2020). The carbon footprint encompasses the entire goods production chain, especially upstream linkages to coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear power, and renewables in addition to greenhouse gas emissions from use of the products themselves.

Designing an M&E for the organization, logical framework matrix, and monitoring and evaluation plan

Designing an M&E for the organization, logical framework matrix, and monitoring and evaluation plan

1) Accordingly, the M&E Plan is a tool by which to manage the process of monitoring, evaluating and reporting progress toward Compact results. It is used in conjunction with other tools such as work plans, procurement plans, and financial plans. The M&E Plan serves the following main functions:

1. Explains in detail how and what the participating organizations will a) monitor to determine whether the Projects are on track to achieving their intended results and b) evaluate in order to assess implementation strategies, provide lessons learned, determine cost effectiveness and estimate the impact of Compact interventions;
2. Includes all indicators that must be reported to participating organizations on a regular basis during the compact term;
3. Includes a description of complementary data to be collected by participating organizations for evaluation of programs.
4. Includes any M&E requirements that the organization must meet in order to receive disbursements; e.g., substantial compliance with the M&E Plan is a condition for approval of each quarterly disbursement request by the country; and
5. Serves as a communication tool, so that staff and other stakeholders clearly understand the objectives and targets the implementing agency is responsible for achieving.

The following steps are important in designing an M&E for the organization.

Step 1: Identifying the program goals and objectives

The first step to creating an M&E plan is to identify the program goals and ob ....

Cause of motorcycle accidents, literature review

Cause of motorcycle accidents, literature review

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction

This chapter presents literature on the association of formal education and occupational accidents. The chapter is based on review of related scholarly works that relate to the study variables. Both national and international literature will be considered, training and education, alcohol and drugs, experience. The literature was presented in line with study objectives study and research gap.

2.2 Theoretical Review

This study is guided by systems theory. A system is a group of elements organized such that each one is in some way interdependent (either directly or indirectly) with every other element. In addition, it is required that the systems have a function, goal or purpose (Johnston et al, 2000), the systems theory also known as the systems approach (Rothe, 2002) is the most predominant framework employed in safety research in recent decades (Salmon et al., 2010). 

LIBRARY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM- Project proposal

LIBRARY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM- Project proposal 

Executive summary 

This document presents a proposal for a library management system. Library Management System is a computerized system which helps users to manage, process and retrieve publications in an electronic format.

The project is proposed to promote access to information/records regarding the efforts of (company/organization) in aspects food processing, laundry and cosmetics production, weaving and textile, bamboo value addition, carpentry, metal fabrication, minerals and materials processing among others so as to promote value addition to our existing and abundant natural resources.

The proposed system will be the most proficient and easy to use system for managing all the processes involved in records management in the most effective ways. This system will reduce all the manual work and the whole process can be managed just through single clicks and edits. Moreover there will be no headache and doubtfulness of storing the data securely and searching the records of any publication afterward. It is proposed with conviction that it will reduce the risk of paper work such as file lost, file damaged and time consuming.

The total budget required for the ....

Results based monitoring and evaluation and the public sector, challenges and solutions

Results based monitoring and evaluation and the public sector, challenges and solutions

Question: Results based M&E is said to be different from implementation M&E. and that it it’s the best management tool that the public sector (government) should use to ensure its economic and social development. Qualify this statement by using suitable examples. Briery point out the challenges that face the implementation of RB M&E.

Results-based M&E has become a global phenomenon as national and international stakeholders in the development process have sought increased accountability, transparency, and results from governments and organizations. Multilateral development institutions, donor governments, parliaments, the private sector, NGOs, citizens’ groups, and civil society are all voicing their interest in and concern for tangible results.

A results based monitoring and evaluation (RBM&E) a model that requires that results be described in a sequential hierarchy, beginning with specific shorter term results that, when achieved, lead to achievement of broader long-term results. The model is then completed by designing the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes that will be used to assess the achievement of results, allocating resources on the basis of the activities required to achieve the specified results and reporting performance results to stakeholders.

System development, Steps for a suitable system development methodology, reasons and recommendation

System development, Steps for a suitable system development methodology, reasons and recommendation

 Question

During a recent department workshop you participated in a project of coming up with a new human resource management system for the department. However, during the process, you realized that the department needed a simple and small system to use as they understand their requirements; secondly you realized that the users were not that knowledgeable in their daily operations, so the requirements from them were ambiguous and volatile

 With a clear illustration discuss the steps of a suitable system development methodology that would fit the situation of your department.      

What are the reasons for and against your choice in (a) above.

Apart from the situation above, under what other circumstances would you recommend the same methodology of system development?

a)

Systems development is the process of defining, designing, testing, and implementing a new software application or program (Wynn, and Clarkson, 2018). It could include the internal development of customized systems, the ....

Importance of human resource management, challenges faced by human resource department, strategies

Importance of human resource management, challenges faced by human resource department, strategies

i)

Organizations are progressively providing new and creative information technology (IT) to help establish the workplace of the future by facilitating digital work effectively. Line managers are increasingly taking on HR tasks, contractual terms of employment are replacing permanent and pensionable terms, and continuous learning and individual development are taking center stage as a result of this shift. All these aspects are attributed to fact that the future workplace is focused on how and what work is done, rather than where and when it is done.

An efficient Human Resource Management Department enables employees to contribute effectively and productively to the general direction of the organization and the achievement of its goals and objectives in any given work environment (Schultz, 2007). (2021). Human resource management has an impact on the organization's success through a variety of essential activities such as hiring, training, performance reviews, and motivating employees, as well as workplace communication, workplace safety, and much more.

HRM promotes employees in a company to work to their full capacity and offers advice to assist them enhance the company (Carnevale & Hatak, 2020). This is advantageous since it allows them to develop a clearer picture of their anticipated goals, allowing them to execute them with the best possible effort. Employees are thus motivated by appraisals, which have a favorable impact on organizational performance.

Understanding Jobs Satisfaction and Its Enhancement in Organizations, factors that influence job satisfaction

This paper focuses on job satisfaction and its enhancement in organization. In any organization, Job satisfaction has been considered a key factor that has drawn attention for improved productivity and general organizational performance. In view of globalization, which has created a competitive environment, organizational managers are engaging great significance on the concept of job satisfaction. This is attributed to a number of findings from various studies that have laid the assertion that job satisfaction significantly determines organizational commitment.

Therefore it is beneficial to indicate that satisfied workers or staff exercise extra determination and significantly contribute positively to the effectiveness and performance of organizations in which they work. Additionally, Job satisfaction leads to better performance and the workers are more committed towards organizations.

Thus, this paper is focused on consolidation the theoretical concept about job satisfaction and ....

Corporate governance, importance of corporate governance

Corporate governance, importance of corporate governance

In simple terms, corporate governance is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a firm is directed and controlled (Bhagat and Bolton, 2019). Corporate governance essentially involves balancing the interests of a company's many stakeholders, such as shareholders, senior management executives, customers, suppliers, financiers, the government, and the community.

In Uganda, the 2012 Companies Act provides the primary framework for governance of companies and introduced a code of corporate governance that is voluntary for private companies and mandatory for new public companies. This code of Corporate Governance is enshrined under Table F of the Companies Act.

The separation of ownership and control together with the increasing involvement of other stakeholders who have an interest in the business of the company such as financiers, regulators, surrounding communities and employees has accordingly given rise to the need for a uniform and comprehensive system of control based on the predominant principles of transparency, fairness, responsibility and accountability.

The OECD principles of corporate governance, 2006 cover five areas: The rights of shareholders, the equitable treatment of shareholders, the role of stakeholders, disclosure and transparency, the responsibility of the board. Corporate governance in Uganda is approached in two forms. The mandatory form, also called ‘comply or else’, and the voluntary one also known as ‘comply or explain’.

....

Internal control frame work, components and principles

Internal control frame work, components and principles

An internal control framework is a structured guide that organizes and categorizes expected controls or control topics (Ciftci, et al., 2019). Some organizations design control frameworks for general purposes like the COSO internal control framework, while others are more specific such as the COBIT IT Control framework. When an organization uses a control framework effectively (typically in audit risk assessments and risk management), management designs internal control processes with the framework as a baseline. Doing so helps the organization design control procedures that create and preserve value while minimizing risk. The principles supporting the Internal Environment component are:

The discussion below highlights the components and the principles under each of the components.

Inter-organizational information systems planning, methodologies, importance, challenges, solutions

Inter-organizational information systems planning, methodologies, importance, challenges, solutions

a)

CLUSTER ONE

i) Discuss inter-organizational information systems planning

Inter-organizational information systems exist when information systems extend beyond the boundaries of one organization and provide for automated information exchange to enable linked business activities between two or more organizations (Sigala, 2013). Internet-based inter-organizational systems (IIOS) planning is based on a portfolio of systems that integrate organizational and inter-organizational processes and assist a firm in realizing its objectives. An inter-organization information system (IOIS) is a computer network that supports information exchange across organizational boundaries. IOIS supports the integration of information systems for two or more enterprise operations management and business processes (Lyytinen & Damsgaard, 2011).

As an essential part of operations management, IOIS provides assistance and support for supplier collaboration. It has the ability to exchange information at a low cost, which is regarded as the decisive factor for the success of supply chain management (Kottemann & Konsynski,2011). Users can exchange rich information through effective IOIS, quickly obtain accurate data, and easily access business partners. From the perspective of transaction costs, their adoption can reduce coordination costs and transaction risks simultaneously. However, in order to exploit the potential of IOIS, in ....

Dante’s portrayal of the inferno and purgatory

Dante’s portrayal of the inferno and purgatory

Question: Compare and contrast Dante’s portrayal of the inferno and purgatory. What conclusions do you draw?

Dante’s Inferno and purgatory

The realm of Purgatory appeared briefly at the end of Dante's Inferno when Dante finally escaped from Hell. When Dante slowly made his way out of a cave, naked and stripped of all of his equipment, he walked out to the view of a large mountain with several waterfalls streaming out of it at several points. Stating, "I did not die and I did not live," Dante smiled and ripped the cross-shaped tapestry off his chest, tossing it aside. Dante began to walk toward the mountain. His long journey through the Inferno finally came to an end, but his journey through Purgatory had only just began.

Dante’s Inferno

The Inferno describes Dante's journey through Hell, guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. In the poem, Inferno is depicted as nine concentric circles of torment located within the Earth; it is the "realm ... of those who have rejected spiritual values by yielding to bestial appetites or violence, or by perverting their human intellect to fraud or malice against their fellowmen".

The message of Dante's Inferno is that human beings are subject to temptation and commit sins, leaving no escape from the eternal punishments of hell. However, human beings have free will, and they can make choices to avoid temptation and sin, ultimately earning the eternal rewards of heaven.

Human resource department, its importance, challenges, strategies

Human resource department, its importance, challenges, strategies

An efficient Human Resource Management Department enables employees to contribute effectively and productively to the general direction of the organization and the achievement of its goals and objectives in any given work environment (Schultz, 2007). (2021). Human resource management has an impact on the organization's success through a variety of essential activities such as hiring, training, performance reviews, and motivating employees, as well as workplace communication, workplace safety, and much more.

HRM promotes employees in a company to work to their full capacity and offers advice to assist them enhance the company (Carnevale & Hatak, 2020). This is advantageous since it allows them to develop a clearer picture of their anticipated goals, allowing them to execute them with the best possible effort. Employees are thus motivated by appraisals, which have a favorable impact on organizational performance.

Human resource managers are frequently responsible with maintaining a positive work environment, which is critical for corporate success. This is an important part of HRM because an individual's performance in an organization is greatly influenced by the work environment or culture that exists. One of the benefits that an efficient human resource staff may provide to employees is a good working environment.

Importance of human resource department, challenges, solutions

Importance of human resource department, challenges, solutions  

An efficient Human Resource Management Department enables employees to contribute effectively and productively to the general direction of the organization and the achievement of its goals and objectives in any given work environment (Schultz, 2007). (2021). Human resource management has an impact on the organization's success through a variety of essential activities such as hiring, training, performance reviews, and motivating employees, as well as workplace communication, workplace safety, and much more.

One of the key roles of the human resource department in the firm is recruitment and training (Ahmad & Schroeder, 2013). The human resource management team is frequently responsible with devising plans and strategies for employing the best employees. Employee training is provided by the human resource management team in accordance with the organization's needs. As a result, employees have the option to hone their existing talents or obtain specialized skills, resulting in greater production.

HRM promotes employees in a company to work to their full capacity and offers advice to assist them enhance the company (Carnevale & Hatak, 2020). This is advantageous since it allows them to develop a clearer picture of their anticipated goals, allowing them to execute them with the best possible effort. Employees are thus motivated by appraisals, which have a favorable impact on organizational performance.

Work place of the future, challenges and strategies

Work place of the future, challenges and strategies

i)

The workplace of the future focuses on how and what work is done, not where and when it is done. Indeed the organizations increasingly providing new and innovative information technology (IT) to create the workplace of the future by effectively facilitating digital work. With this transformation comes with line managers increasingly taking on HR functions, contractual terms of employment replacing permanent and pensionable terms and more to that, continuous learning individual development taking a center stage.

The following is a discussion of the extent for the realization of the above aspects in the future work place.

To start with, effective human resource recruitment enables employees to contribute effectively and productively to the overall direction and the accomplishment of the organization’s goal and objectives in any given work place (Schultz, (2021). With the transformation in human resource management resulting from globalization and information technology, indeed the future of work place will depend on the effectiveness of line managers. The increasing focus on employee engagement in the workplace shows that this aspect of line managers’ work can be particularly influential.

Globalization, future of the work place, copying with the situation using MTN case

Globalization, future of the work place, copying with the situation using MTN case

i)

Organizations are progressively providing new and creative information technology (IT) to help establish the workplace of the future by facilitating digital work effectively. Line managers are increasingly taking on HR tasks, contractual terms of employment are replacing permanent and pensionable terms, and continuous learning and individual development are taking center stage as a result of this shift. All these aspects are attributed to fact that the future workplace is focused on how and what work is done, rather than where and when it is done. The following is a discussion of the extent to which the above features can be realized in the future workplace.

With the changes in human resource management brought on by globalization and information technology, the success of line managers will be critical to the future of the workplace (Schultz, 2007). The growing emphasis on employee engagement in the workplace demonstrates that this facet of line managers' employment can have a significant impact.

Cultural Diversity in the Workplace, Benefits, emerging issues and solutions

Cultural Diversity in the Workplace, Benefits, emerging issues and solutions

Introduction

People differ from one another. Gender, culture, race, social, physical, and psychological qualities are all different. The labor force of today is clearly diversified. If skillfully managed, diversity can give an organization a competitive advantage by stimulating creativity and allowing the company to be more flexible (Beardwell and Claydon, 2007). Diversity is a well-known source of creativity and innovation that can help businesses gain a competitive edge. However, if not managed properly in the workplace, diversity can lead to miscommunication, distrust, and conflict, which can lead to absenteeism, poor job quality, low morale, and a loss of competitiveness.

The purpose of this paper is discuss the cultural diversity in the workplace and discuss its necessity for multinational companies while also evaluating the challenges that their leaders are presented with. The paper also presents the management of workplace diversity issues.

Globalization and the future of the work place, copying with the situation

Globalization and the future of the work place, copying with the situation

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Tomorrow’s organizations will need to address these dependencies and intersections. They will focus on creating a shared sense of purpose, a culture of collaboration and a way of tapping an ecosystem built specially to drive business value. The future workplace empowers and inspires people to do their best work to communicate, collaborate and solve problems. It deepens engagement, spurs productivity and creates efficiency.

Globalization is influencing the workplace and this transformation comes with line managers increasingly taking on HR functions, contractual terms of employment replacing permanent and pensionable terms and more to that, continuous learning individual development taking a center stage. 

In the next section, a discussion of the extent for the comprehension of the above aspects in the future work place.