Lets check #STATUS#

A habit, that can be considered a decease,  has now become a viral. Habit of checking a messenger's status or keep swiping unnecessary short videos. People are busy in rubbing their thumbs upside down on their smartphone' s screen and keep this doing not for the minutes but for the hours. They even dont realize how much time they are wasting doing so. 

Everyone has a smarphone now with active data packs. Whenever they got even few seconds free, they are attracted again towards the messenger and open chats, status, etc. without any known intention. They just do it, because what else is there in life to do. 

Sometimes we need to pass our time when we travel, sit alone somewhere or need some break from heavy workload or work routine. But, can we justify such habit being sitted among family members, friends or our close ones. We must think about it, smartphone is making us dumb and we are getting trapped by such apps. 

A more dangerous and most serious effect of such applications can be seen when our children or school going kids have smartphone with messengers and short video apps installed in it. 

Young generation know how to edit videos, how to look better on social media platforms using camera filters, fake editing etc. 

They want to be in fake world where they are being recognized very well which is comparatively difficult to achive in real world. They have started wasting thier precious time is reviewing what their peers are doing on such platforms. They accept the competition and try to match their ego that have false foundation. Instead they must do healthy competition in terms of studies, technologies or researches. 

This all that is happening arround us if not stopped, will give bitter consequences in upcoming years. 

Analysis of Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence in the construction industry.

Solution- According to me, machine learning and artificial intelligence in the construction industry are becoming an essential part. The use of AI and machine learning is increasingly used in construction projects making it more innovative and efficient. AI helps in making optimized work schedules, brings an enhanced level of security, and gives better watch on ongoing processes. Machine learning helps construction managers automating many of the routine tasks but also helps in doing extraordinary processes for the completion of the project. Explanation- Artificial intelligence and machine learning are proved as one of the leading technologies in the construction industry. Construction managers find it most useful thing while designing their projects, running their projects and testing what they have done so far. References Chakkravarthy, R. (2019). Artificial intelligence for construction safety. Professional Safety, 64(1), 46.

What do you think about the article below about an article related to Occupational Health and Safety in the Phillippines? HRM

Solution- According to the article, the government will downgrade the ECQ to GCQ that is good news for several occupations in the Philippines. This will allow several businesses to function with 50 percent of their employees. But, this also worries the government to think about the health and safety of the employees as well. The employees would be provided mental and physical resilience along with health supplements. It will be mandatory to wear face masks and other precautionary actions. Also, employees will have to submit a questionnaire about their health if they would be feeling unwell while working. It will be the duty of the employer to clean the surfaces, doorknobs, and other regularly touched surfaces to reduce the risks of infection. Explanation- The government of the Philippines is trying to track back the country. They have allowed several businesses to operate with half of their human resource capacities. This gives responsibility to both the employees and an employer to take care of their and other’s health. References https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/05/07/business/columnists-business/workplace-safety-and-health-standards-during-covid-19/723182/

Question: 1. Do you think ALDI could pursue its business model without developing strategic alliances with channel members? Discuss. 2. Discuss the concept of win-win in the context of strategic alliances in marketing channels. Marketing

Solution- 1. According to me, ALDI could not pursue its business model without developing strategic alliances with channel members. It focuses on its vendors more than its customers. Strategic alliances with vendors boost encouragement for developing packages easier in handling for the store as well for the logistic provider. 2. In my opinion, ALDI gives contracts to the local manufacturer for a limited period. This is done to maintain the quality of the products. Also, a minimum price guarantee can be obtained through this. So, obtaining a win-win condition. Explanation- According to ALDI, the customer will remain happy and satisfied if and only if they get high quality and low price products. Such products can be obtained only when there is a label of private manufacturers. Contact with the local manufacturer is helpful in obtaining quality and also keeps the price minimum References Chimhundu, R., McNeill, L. S., & Hamlin, R. P. (2015). Manufacturer and retailer brands: Is strategic coexistence the norm?. Australasian Marketing Journal (AMJ), 23(1), 49-60..

Explain the main tasks of the Strategy Execution Process that enable a firm to execute its strategy successfully and achieve target performance objectives? Business Other

Solution- According to me, the followings are the main tasks of the Strategy Execution Process that enable a firm to execute its strategy successfully and achieve target performance objectives- 1. Clarification of strategies 2. Recognition of capabilities of the organization 3. Identification and determination of gaps 4. Choosing investments 5. Monitoring strategy process Explanation- The strategy execution process gives a framework for managing, implementing, communicating, and clarifying the strategy. It includes several tasks that are essential in order to achieve the objectives. These tasks include clarification of the strategies, determining and assessing the capabilities of the organization, determination of gaps, choosing investments, and monitoring the entire process. References Neilson, G. L., Martin, K. L., & Powers, E. (2008). The secrets to successful strategy execution. Harvard business review, 86(6), 60

Question- What were the Hawthorne Studies? What did they reveal about worker-employee relations? Sociology

Solution- According to me, Hawthorne Studies were about the effect of the social issue on the work performance of the people. These studies proved that monetary incentives are comparatively less important than meeting the need and desires of the employees. Hawthorne studies revealed that employees tend to work more if they were being observed. Employees need to be appreciated if they perform better. Wonderful results can be obtained if the employer has watched over the work done by the employees. The productivity of the employee is increased if they are being heard and valued. Explanation- Hawthorne studies were about the improved performance of the employees in presence of good watch over them. If their work is monitored and appreciated, they want to work more. References Carey, A. (1967). The Hawthorne studies: Radical criticism. Ardent Media.

Question- Say about a fully new business idea. why this business want to do?? why think that this business will be successful.

Solution- In my opinion, a fully new business idea is to provide online gardening consultation. This business would let the people experiment with their garden and would be a great help for them. I think this business will be successful because people want to maintain a garden but, because of a shortage of knowledge, they are unable to do so. An online platform for gardening consultancy would guide them and provide them tips about how they can maintain and beautify their garden. Explanation- Online gardening consultation is a novel business idea that would be successful as people want tips and tricks to maintain their garden. They would require to pay a small amount and would get tips according to their needs. References Bragg, A., & Bragg, M. (2005). Developing new business ideas: A step-by-step guide to creating new business ideas worth backing. Pearson Education.

Question- What is BIOS?

 Solution- According to me, BIOS stands for Basic Input and output system. IT can be considered as the firmware that is responsible for loading and starting the operating system. BIOS has four fundamental operations-

1. Power on self-test

2. Bootstrap loader- that search and runs the O.S.

3. System Service to routine

4. BIOS setup utility program

Demonstrate knowledge of resume writing by explaining its purpose and key features Writing

Solution-

According to me, the purpose of resume writing is to introduce the employer about your skills and experiences that make you fit about the job offered by that employer. It covers your career story and gives a brief about your personal and professional values in short.

The key feature of resume writing is that it reflects your communication skills that are necessary to be a part of an organization. Resume writing shows openness to new people, processes, and ideas. It also lets the employer know how much cultural experience you possess by your past jobs. Resume writing also reflects your positivity and eagerness about a particular job.

Explanation-

A resume is a document that is introduced by an individual to an employer. It includes the skills, past experiences, and other details about the candidate who wants to get a particular job.

References

Bostwick, B. E. (1976). Resume Writing: A Comprehensive How-To-Do-It Guide.

How have family roles and functions changed over the years?

Solution-

According to me, family roles and functions have changed drastically over the years. Two-parent household is declining day by day because of an increase in cohabitation, remarriage, or divorce. Families have become smaller because of single parenting. Because of internal as well as external forces on the family has caused a change in the family functions. The introduction of technology has affected the reproductive functions of the family. Now the children take birth in test tubes. Child-rearing functions have also changed in modern families. Now children are sent to play schools instead of being among the family members. As the size of a family is decreasing, the socialization function of the family is also squeezing.

Explanation-

Change is the law of nature. Family is also a part of nature and hence it has also changed over the years. Reproductive functions, child-rearing and education functions, protective functions, etc. have changed over time.

References

Portes, P. R., Howell, S. C., Brown, J. H., Eichenberger, S., & Mas, C. A. (1992). Family functions and children's postdivorce adjustment. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 62(4), 613-617.

Obesity has become a problem in this country, and it's affecting even young children. What should parents do to prevent obesity in their children? Should schools do anything to prevent obesity? Why or why not?

Solution-

According to me, parents should keep track of the weight of their children. When they observe the weight is going above the appropriate level, they must take strict actions. They should change the diet of the children and include healthy food in it. Parents also should promote the routine exercise of the children so that they become habitual of it. Parents should educate their children about the importance of living a healthy life.

Yes, schools also should take appropriate steps to prevent obesity in children because children spend a considerable time of their routine in the schools. If they are advised and instructed towards being healthy, it would contribute a lot to prevent obesity.

Explanation-

Parents as well as schools should take serious actions to prevent obesity in children. Children themselves are not so capable of thinking they're good and bad. They need guidance and knowledge towards adopting good habits.

References

Waters, E., de Silva‐Sanigorski, A., Burford, B. J., Brown, T., Campbell, K. J., Gao, Y., ... & Summerbell, C. D. (2011). Interventions for preventing obesity in children. Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (12).

Outline the main objectives of recruitment process in an organization?

Solution-

According to me, the main objectives of the recruitment process in an organization are as follows-

1. Creating a pool of talented individuals

2. Attracting and engaging the top talent available

3. Improvement in the quality of hire

4. Finding the right people to be fit in the culture of the company

5. Streamlining the process of recruitment

Explanation-

The main objectives of the recruitment and selection process in an organization are to find the right people who can take part in the success of an organization and to streamline the process.

References

Khalid, S., & Tariq, S. (2015). Impact of employer brand on selection and recruitment process. Pakistan Economic and Social Review, 351-372.

How the evolution of technology systems in an the organization might affect information management and knowledge workers?

Solution-

According to me the evolution of technology systems in an organization might affect information management and knowledge workers in various ways. Knowledge workers can take benefits of technological systems in day to day activities because of effective data management. The activities of the knowledge workers increase because technology systems provide the flexibility of multitasking. Project completion rate increases along with their scale by means of automation that is a virtue of technology systems. These systems also limit the resources required to complete the various tasks. Managing information becomes easier for management because of the integration of technological systems.

Explanation-

The evolution of the technology system in an organization makes it highly advanced and provides a competitive advantage. Along with it, technology can provide better management of information and becomes a powerful tool for knowledge workers.

References

Chung, S. H., & Snyder, C. A. (2000). ERP adoption: a technological evolution approach. International Journal of Agile Management Systems.

Networking is not only about interacting with each other but it's about building a trustable relationship with others. What is the process of building a strong network and how this works together?

Solution-

According to me, to build a strong network, first, there is a need to find the right people to whom trust can be made. Networking is not about just meeting as many people you can but, it is about creating a strong chain of communication. The second thing to create a strong network is about creating win-win situations for each party involved in networking. No one in the network should feel cheated otherwise you will lose the relationship. Always try to support each other and whenever anyone is in need, stand along with them.

A strong network works together as people not only take benefits from the network but, contribute to making it stronger. A person can act as a connector between two people as well.

Explanation

A strong network of people requires cooperation from each individual and need the support of each person whenever needed.

References

Bo, Z., Huan, Z., Meizi, L., Qin, Z., & Jifeng, H. (2017). Trust Traversal: A trust link detection scheme in the social network. Computer Networks, 120, 105-125.

In your opinion, an example of "social media" and "traditional media"?

Solution-

In my opinion, an example of social media is Facebook and an example of traditional media is Television.

Facebook provides its users with a platform where they can see posts and stories from each other. It provides chat facilities to its users. Television has been an effective source of information for a long time. Still, it is very popular among people. It provides one way broadcast of news and other programs directly to customer’s homes.

Explanation-

Social media is considered as one of the powerful sources of information nowadays. But, traditional media like Television and Radio is still very popular among the audience. Examples of social media platforms are Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. Examples of traditional media are Television, Radio, etc.

References

Dewan, S., & Ramaprasad, J. (2014). Social media, traditional media, and music sales. Mis Quarterly, 38(1), 101-122.

For what sorts of jobs do you think computerized interviews are most appropriate? Why? For what sorts of jobs do you think situational content-based interviews are most appropriate? Why?

Solution-

According to me, computerized interviews are most appropriate for the jobs having a large number of applicants. For example- sales executives, customer support executives, or inventory in charge, etc. Computerized interviews can be used as virtually screening among the candidates thus saving time and money of the employer.

Situational content-based interviews assess the situational reaction of the candidate through which he or she has passed through. The purpose of this interview is to utilize the experience of the candidate that he or she has learned from his or her mistake. Such jobs may be related to management or supervisory level.

Explanation-

Computerized interviews are appropriate for every type of job requiring a large number of candidates. Situational interviews, on the other hand, assess the reaction of the candidate for a given particular situation.

References

Latham, G. P., Saari, L. M., Pursell, E. D., & Campion, M. A. (1980). The situational interview. Journal of Applied Psychology, 65(4), 422.



Petrie, K., & Abell, W. (1994). Responses of parasuicides to a computerized interview. Computers in Human Behavior, 10(4), 415-418.

What is the best analytics metric for a business in digital marketing?

Solution-

According to me, Traffic by Source is the best analytics metric for business in digital marketing. This metric tells about the source from where the actual visitors are coming. It is a useful metric when there is limited time available to the marketers for capitalization. Marketers can easily study which sources are the best for their products and which require more attention to enhance the customer base.

Explanation-

There can be several sources of traffic to a digital platform set up for the marketing purpose-

1. Social media

2. Referrals

3. Direct visitors

4. Organic search

References

Chaffey, D. (2019). Digital marketing. Pearson UK.

Why is Booster Juice not achieving greater success in India? Identify market segments and customers for Booster Juice's products.?

Solution-

According to me, Booster Juice is not achieving greater success in India because of not using 4P’s marketing mix in an appropriate manner. Booster Juice is not able to locate the right place to market its product. In India, many people cannot afford the premium juices. So, price is also an issue that becomes a hurdle in the success of Booster Juice. There is a need to provide the small and medium size of products at a minimum price to suit the Indian Market. But, Booster juice is providing every size of beverage products in premium prices. Booster Juice’s workers are not interacting with customers making them unaware of the products. Also, Booster Juice does not have a local supplier for its products. There is huge competition in the Indian Juice market where local car vendor provides juice at a very small cost.

Booster juice should identify the market segments and customers for its products according to unique groups of customers having different behaviors and habits of purchasing. It should keep the premium products different from the cheaper products to segment the market on an economical basis.

Explanation-

Booster juice is the Canadian beverage producer that established in 1999. Booster juice grew its business through a franchise model. It entered in Saudi Arabia market in 2004 and subsequently entered the market of the United Kingdom, Brazil, the United States, and the Netherlands. However, it faced challenges upon entering in Indian Market.

References

Fergus, A., & Bell, T. (2016). Booster juice–big shoes to fill. The CASE Journal.

How your auditing knowledge can help to accustom yourself in the audit firm?

Solution-

I can utilize my auditing knowledge in an auditing firm in several ways. I will be able to pay attention carefully to the core auditing services that the firm provides to its customers. I am having a strong mathematics aptitude that is highly required in auditing services. Also, I have a great sense of problem-solving and a keen interest in the financial system. Auditing firm requires its employees to work under a lot of pressure that I can handle easily because of my self-motivation and determination skills. My excellent communication and auditing skills can be utilized in the firm for meeting its goals.

Explanation-

For being a good auditor, a person possesses excellent communication skills, problem-solving skills, and deep knowledge of enterprise risk management and audit standards. An auditing firm looks for a person who can handle huge pressure and highly rigid time requirements.

References

Palmer, K. N., Ziegenfuss, D. E., & Pinsker, R. E. (2004). International knowledge, skills, and abilities of auditors/accountants. Managerial Auditing Journal.

For what is HTTP used? What are the major parts of an HTTP request and response?

Solution-

HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. It is an application-level protocol that is used for the transfer of data over the web. It defines the service and commands used for the transfer of internet data. It shows how the messages are transmitted and formatted. It also instructs the webserver to take appropriate actions for several commands it receives. This protocol utilizes a client-server model.

Major parts of HTTP request are-

1. · Request Body
2. · Verb
3. · URI
4. · Header
5. · HTTP Version

Major parts of the HTTP response is-

1. · Response body
2. · Response Code
3. · Header
4. · HTTP version

Explanation-

Initially, HTTP was used to transfer the raw data over the internet. Later WWW started using it for the purpose of Metadata defining the data to be transferred. HTTPS is a secured version of HTTP. It shows that the transfer of data is encrypted by TLS or SSL.

References

Fielding, R., Gettys, J., Mogul, J., Frystyk, H., Masinter, L., Leach, P., & Berners-Lee, T. (1999). RFC2616: Hypertext Transfer Protocol--HTTP/1.1.

Wong, C. (2000). Http pocket reference: Hypertext transfer protocol. " O'Reilly Media, Inc.".

What stands in the way of Sony's success today?

Solution-

According to me, Sony’s success is hurdled by the presence of low-cost competitors. Because of them, Sony’s market shares are shrinking which could be a serious concern for Sony in the future. Consumers can easily get good quality products from other brands in approximately half of the price offered by Sony. Sony is facing intense competition in the industry because of which the sales of Sony have dropped significantly. Another hurdle before the success of Sony is the fluctuations in the foreign exchange. Sony has its operations across the world because of which it is affected greatly by the volatile political climate. Sony needs to know these fluctuations and should respond accordingly. Rivalries of Sony are utilizing new technology and upgrading their products to meet the demand of the consumers. Consumers go with the brand providing the latest features and technology. Sony’s products are very costly as compared to other similar brands. This limits the sales of Sony to the premium consumers only.

Explanation-

Sony is one of the premium electronics brands. Today, there are several threats before by Sony that create hurdles in its way to success. Sony is continuously facing downfalls in its sales and number of consumers. This has limited its success across the world.

References

Calvano, E., & Polo, M. (2020). Market Power, Competition and Innovation in digital markets: A survey1. Information Economics and Policy, 100853.

Gunasegari, N. (2020). Consumer Buying Behaviour Towards Sony Television Sets in Tindivanam. CLIO An Annual Interdisciplinary Journal of History, 6(6), 319-333.

In 3 - 4 sentences, explain how Emirates Airlines have dealt with COVID-19 to maintain their customer relationships?

Solution-

Emirates Airlines have dealt with COVID-19 to maintain their customer relationship in numerous ways. The airline, because of travel bans, has continued its operations in providing services for taking the travelers to return to their home. It has deployed its freighters for the purpose of transporting medical supplies and essential goods. This helped the airline maintain trust among the customer and project a good image on them. Also, Emirates Airlines have been in touch with its customers through electronic mails and its websites. It keeps updating its customers through the current news about the airlines on this website.

Explanation-

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments have put restrictions on international travel. This has affected aviation businesses a lot. In such a critical time, the well-known Emirates Airlines has kept its customers regularly updated and maintained a relationship with them.

References

Oxford Analytica. Middle Eastern airlines face massive potential losses. Emerald Expert Briefings, (oxan-db).

ICT IN EDUCATION

ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology. ICT has made our lives easy. We are able to pay electircity bills through internet, we can book bus tickets or air tickets easily. We can transfer money online without visiting to bank. 

When ICT is introduced in education, it opens a new dimension for the learners. Leaning activity becomes fun and students start enjoying it. 

What is bonia market targeting

Solution-

According to me, Bonia has targeted people between the age of 20 and 49 years. People of this age group are well established young individuals. Bonia has targeted both males and females, unlike other similar fashion brands that have only targeted females. Bonia targets people according to their personality, interests, and lifestyles. Bonia is also targeting geographical regions like city, state, or nation for its marketing.

Explanation-

Bonia is a well-known fashion brand established in 1974. The company has its network all over the world. Bonia market targeting is based on geographical regions, demographics, and psychographics.

References

Hassan, H., Sade, A. B., & Low, H. X. (2019). Discovering the brand personality of Bonia. International Journal of Business Forecasting and Marketing Intelligence, 5(1), 86-102.

In five to eight sentences, what is the point of view from the short animated film" The present " by Jacob Frey

The Present

How does employment insurance impact stability and variability

Solution-

When an employee is provided employment insurance, he or she feels relax as he or she does not need to worry about his or her health issues. Sometimes, all the savings of the employee is exhausted in case he or she is not insured. Employment insurance is the insurance policy that covers the risks of being injured at the workplace or falling ill or death of the employee and for this the employer makes deductions from the salary of the concerned employee. When an employee gets an insurance facility, he or she gains peace of mind and can work without any worries. The employee desires to stay with the organization for a long time because of the employment insurance he or she got. Also, because they work free-minded, they can experiment with their efforts and can bring variability easily.

Explanation-

An employer provides its employees with lots of benefit packages. One of the crucial facilities is providing employment insurance to the employees. It means that whatever bad happens to the employee’s health, he or she will be covered by the insurance policy. This makes the employee relaxed and free of worries. In turn, his or her stability and variability increases.

References

Townson, M., & Hayes, K. (2007). Women and the Employment Insurance program. Ottawa: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

Why can changing employee behavior be so difficult? Explain and provide specific examples to support your response.

Solution-

Changing employees' behavior is difficult because the employee tends to feel disrespected and uncomfortable when someone starts monitoring and evaluate their behavior. They become habitual of something and start resisting the change in the behavior. On another side, the management wants to make a change in employee behavior for the benefits of the organization as well as that of the concerned employee. Changing behavior requires a deep analysis of the productivity of the employee because that employee in the subject may get annoyed and start misbehaving in most of the cases. The management finds it most difficult to manage the employee in such a critical situation because the employee does not coordinate in the change activity at all.

Examples-

• 1.    Upon noticing the frequent absenteeism of an employee, management wants this habit to be changed. But, when the concerned employee is addressed on this behavior, he starts resisting and shows rude behavior.
• 2.    In another example, an employee found misbehaving with other employees very often. Management gave him a warning about his behavior and asked him not to repeat the same. But, the employee took this warning personally and did not work efficiently in-office hours. He found it insulting being addressed by the management.

References

Bartlett, A. C. (1967). Changing behavior as a means to increased efficiency. The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 3(3), 381-403.

What is dyson vacuum cleaner market segmentation

Solution-

Dyson vacuum cleaner has segmented its market according to the followings-

A. On the basis of usage-

1. For household
2. For businesses

B. On the basis of Geographical coverage

1. Urban areas
2. Suburban areas

C. On the basis of demography

1. Low-income groups and high-income groups
2. Men and women between the age of 25-40
3. Family use, private use
4. High-class families and traditional families

Explanation-

The target customers of Dyson Vacuum cleaner are those who want a high performance and energy-efficient vacuum cleaner. Dyson has made its products available for those who are fond of quality and they are ready to give more money for it.

References

Dyson, J., & Burlington, G. M. (2003). U.S. Patent No. 6,553,612. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office