The Native Language of Americans website

The Native Language of Americans website, Live Science website, Center for Education website, Commisceo Global, and CNN are some of the websites that contain information on the various cultures of different communities in America. Live Science website covers the Mexican culture in depth. It describes the language, religion, values, foods, arts, clothing, holidays, and celebrations of the Mexican people. The website explains how the Mexicans highly regard their culture and expect others to honor it too. This website offers crucial information for an employer who is dealing with Mexican staff. For instance, the employer can tell the holidays that are important to a Mexican so that he can tell when to give off days (Zimmermann, 2017).

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The Native Languages of the Americas website is a good source for information on the Native Indians. The website is also quite detailed, and it describes the culture of Indians who are living in different areas in America. It covers their origin, cultures, beliefs, and economic practices (Native. Language. org, n.d). The Center for Global Education tackles Asian customs and values. It discusses the biocultural identity of Asian Americans. It also explains their ethnic, cultural values and customs and how these values have changed in modern Asian societies (Peter, n.d). Commission Global discusses Pakistan culture. There are many concepts to learn from this website. These include language, religion and beliefs, culture, social etiquette, and business practices (Commisceo Global, n.d). The CNN website has an uploaded article on American culture. It describes how people perceive the black culture and identity; how people expect black people to carry themselves (Simien, 2014).

Among these websites, the LiveScience, Center for Global Education, and Commisceo Global are the best sources of information for Pakistan, Asian, and Mexican communities. CNN article is very shallow in covering black community culture, and the Native Languages of the Americas trace the migration of the Indians but is also quite very shallow in covering the beliefs and values of the Indians. Therefore, it can be of little importance to an employer. For an employer who is looking for information on various communities, LiveScience Center for Global Education, and Commisceo Global are the best sources.

References

Commisceo Global. (n.d). سلام Salaam (Hello) and Welcome to our Guide to Pakistani Culture, Customs & Etiquette. Retrieved from https://www.commisceo-global.com/resources/country-guides/pakistan-guide

Native. Language. org.(n.d). Native Languages of the Americas: Native American Cultures. Retrieved from http://www.native-languages.org/home.htm

Peter K. (n.d). Asian Customs and Values. Center for global education. Retrieved from https://asiasociety.org/education/asian-customs-and-values

Simien, J.(2014). 5 Things to know about black culture. CNN. Retrieved from https://edition.cnn.com/2014/02/25/living/justin-simien-black-culture-now/index.html

Zimmermann, K.A.(2017). Mexican Culture: Customs & Traditions. Live Science. Retrieved from https://www.livescience.com/38647-mexican-culture.html

Question 2

I managed to access a project proposal on the provision of accounting payroll services. The sample is well written according to me, and it meets the checklists for proposals. The writer of the proposal issue of racewith an official letter, where she explains the project she is proposing and its importance. The letter follows the standards of an official letter and uses formal and clear English. After the letter, she starts her proposer by giving a description and an executive summary of the project. Here, she explains the objectives and goals of her proposed project. She describes the gap identified and what she feels could be the solution to this gap. She proceeds to explain how she feels her proposed project will feel this gap. This works for her project because it gives the reader of the project the full information about the current problem, the solutions, and the solution at hand. The reader will fully understand the necessity of investing in the project.

The writer of the proposal goes ahead to highlight the budget of the project. She emphasizes that the prices are only estimates and are prone to change. She writes the contract’s terms and conditions, and the benefits the project will bring to the company at large. This project is quite detailed, and the reader will completely understand what is requested of them. To make this proposal more effective, the writer should also include the duration the project is expected to run, the number of employees who are expected to participate in the project, and if there are any foreseen risks or issues that may face the project. She does not mention if the project will require regular servicing or not, which is also essential information (Process, n.d). If an RFP was available, this proposal effectively meets the needs of the audience apart from the small details excluded, as highlighted above.

This sample project can be accessed through https://images.template.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/New-Business-Proposal-Format-Download.pdf

References

Process. (n.d). How to Write a proposal and get what you want (free template). Retrieved from https://www.process.st/how-to-write-a-proposal/

Question 3

The international organization chosen for this question is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). KFC has operations in the US, Australia, and South Africa. Luckily, each country has its own website, which is different from the other. In all websites, KFC has displayed its menus for the customers to understand what they deal with. Moreover, they have displayed very appealing images of dishes that attract customers just by the look of them. On each website, KFC offers options for the clients. They can eat in, take away, or can order home deliveries. Also, there are options such as a meal for one and a family meal. The websites maintain the official color of KFC, which is maroon to show the authenticity of the page. The websites also apply transitions, and enticing expressions such as “for the love of bacon” to entice customers. All websites are also linked to their social media so that clients can follow them on social media platforms to get an update of daily offers (Kentucky Fried Chicken, n.d).

The websites also differ in some elements. For instance, KFC Australia is conveying a message to show that they are still open. However, KFC South Africa has alerted its customers that all their restaurants have been closed down due to the current pandemic. KFC America is also clear that operations have changed.  KFC South Africa also uses some local language to engage the client. For instance, they have used the phrase “KFC Ya Later Mzansi,” which means South Africa. Apart from the use of the South African language, the company does not incorporate other cultures on the website. It maintains the standards of the meals. That is, they sell the same products on all three websites. This is because it tries to maintain its standards across the globe. KFC China and Japan have incorporated the host country’s culture in its design. These websites are written in the native language. On the Japanese website, some of the dishes are served using their traditional bowls that emulate Japanese cultures. In China, KFC sells burgers that have been added mushrooms, which are a delicacy to China (KFC, n.d).

References

Kentucky Fried Chicken. (n.d). Kentucky Fried Chicken.. retrieved from https://www.kfc.com/?georedirect=false

KFC. (n.d). Kentucky Fried Chicken. Retrieved from https://www.kfc.com.au/

KFC.(n.d). KFC Ya Later Mzansi. Retrieved from https://order.kfc.co.za/menu/deals

http://www.kfc.com.cn/kfccda/index.aspx

https://www.kfc.co.jp/top.html

Question 4

`           The website analyzed is KFC Japan. KFC has made all its websites quite available. The Japanese website is also quite accessible to the color vision impaired people because all they have to do is key in the two keywords, “KFC Japan” and click the first option that comes on the screen. The name of the page also appears in the Japanese language. The page takes only a few seconds to load as well. The resolution is also high, making the images very clear. The critical information is quite clear to see because it is written in bigger letters than other words. The content creator made sure that words embedded in the images are bigger than those written on the white plain page. The information is not squeezed in one position but is distributed through the website. This is to ensure that the reader does not necessarily concentrate on one part of the page.

However, there is some information that is written using small fonts and might be an issue for the vision impaired personnel. The website has a combination of different colors, which I think are too exaggerated, and instead of capturing a visually challenged person’s attention, they might end up discouraging them from using the websites. After running a validation, there were some problems detected from the website. Some words were embedded in images, and the visually impaired persons might miss them. Also, some are highlighted in very bright colors. To solve this problem, KFC Japan should harmonize the font of the letters, ensuring that some letters are not too small for some people to see. Also, it could minimize the use of too much color on the page because it might bring reading problems to clients. If some letters are small, then highlighting them with bright colors might make it even harder to read.

The website analyzed can be accessed through https://www.kfc.co.jp/top.html

Question 5

Organizational learning

According to Wikipedia, organization learning is the process through which organizations create, retain, and transfer information or knowledge through their departments. However, according to Bratianu (2018) and Leavitt (2011), organizational learning is the process through which companies undergo changes as they continue to be more knowledgeable through experience. They use the newly acquired knowledge to transform operations to achieve their goals. The meaning found in Wikipedia closely defines the Knowledge management process, which is the process in which companies generate and share and manage knowledge across their department (Bratianu, 2018).

Wikipedia does not review its definitions; it does not weigh different definitions given by different scholars, and that’s the reason many instructors discourage students from using it as a reference. In this context, Wikipedia probably defined the term learning and decided it could stand for the definition of organizational learning, which is not the case. Wikipedia can confuse readers because they will get the meaning of organizational learning wrong or think that the term knowledge management system is the same as organizational learning, which is not the case. This information looked accurate to me. If I hadn’t confirmed it from another source, I would have bought it. It closely compares to the meaning from other sources, but it also differed slightly. I can say that the meaning is questionable; it requires one to confirm from other resources before one settles for it.

I do not think Wikipedia is 100% reliable as a source of definitions in my field because it is not reviewed. Therefore, I think it should be used as the last option or for confirmation purposes only. The use of a factual website is considered unethical because the writer ends up providing information that is not verified. They could end up providing information that is not correct and mislead other people who are relying on the sources. This is considered unethical.

References

Bratianu, C. (2018). Organizational Learning and the Learning Organization.

Leavitt, C.C.  (2011). The three theories of Organizational learning. Retrieved from https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED523990.pdf

Wikipedia. (n.d). Organizational Learning.

Question 6

Assistant Production Manager’s role

Assistant production managers have a responsibility to plan, organize, and manage the manufacturing process. They step in the place of a production manager in his presence. They check if the right resources are being used, if the processes are standard, and if the workers are effective enough. However, the assistant production manager position is disposable if the production manager is available (Great Sample Resume, n.d).

Benefits of hiring cleaning services

Hiring cleaning services is beneficial in terms of operating costs. Subcontracting cleaning services is more cost effective than employing new full-time workers. This is because the company will pay for the services in the hours that they are provided, unlike the full-time employees who require full-day pay. Employing new employees may require you to train them, unlike the cleaning staff who are specialized in that section. Also, subcontractors relieves the company off taxes as well as insurance policies. Hiring cleaning services also relieves the company, the cost of purchasing the cleaning equipment. However, subcontracting may be expensive in the long run. It is better to purchase the equipment because in 10 years or so, it will be more cost-efficient than external sourcing (Tomicki, 2016).

Market expansion

Expanding market presence requires that the company did market research. The company should first understand the features of the market it is targeting. Then it should evaluate the needs of a certain market. It should then evaluate if the new marketing method will efficiently attract the customers and make the business well known to the company. Companies should ensure that the method increases awareness of the company and its products to the people.

Wiley is one of the oldest publicly traded companies in America. The information found on this website include stock splits, information on ROA, dividends, shares, and financial ratios. This website does not give information on all the details that provide information such as annual profits, losses, and future projections (Yahoo.com, n.d).

More profits for Maloon café

Increasing the hours for Maloon café is not a guarantee that the café will make more profits because it also has to increase wages for employees. Therefore, the company has to devise a plan to increase seat turnover. With these hours, it can host events, expand the menu to attract more customers, and also encourage larger purchases by offering discounts or free offers (Landau, n.d).

References

Great Sample Resume. Assistant Production Manager Job Description. Retrieved from https://www.greatsampleresume.com/job-descriptions/assistant-production-manager-job-description/

Landau, C. (n.d). 6 tips to maximize your coffee shop revenue. Retrieved from https://articles.bplans.com/6-tips-to-maximize-your-coffee-shops-revenue/

Tomicki, S. (2016). 7 Reasons why subcontracting might be right for you. Retrieved from https://www.hcr-llc.com/blog/7-reasons-why-subcontracting-may-be-right-for-you

Yahoo.com. (n.d). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. retrieved from https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/JW-A/.

Question 7

Videotelephony/conferencing

Videotelephony is a form of electronic communication that transmits both audio and video signals between two or more electronics that are in different locations. This mode of communication has been widely used, especially in official meetings.  This method is very advantageous because it reduces the cost and time for traveling. For instance, a person does not have to travel to attend a meeting but can use their laptops to participate in the meetings. If the CEO is abroad, for instance, and has an urgent message for his departmental managers, he can address them through videotelephony. This way, the company can remain competitive and also increases productivity. Participation and communication are maintained between the employees as well. About 89% of companies in the US use video conferencing platforms for their meetings. Companies like Walmart, Apple, Amazon, and Costco all use video conferencing in their meetings. Due to the current epidemic in the world, companies like Walmart have restricted their employees from attending meetings. Therefore, meetings are currently being held through video conferences (EZ Talk, n.d).

Video conferencing is effective but also faces some challenges. The application highly relies on the internet and electricity. This means that the unavailability of electricity will compromise the meetings. Also, a person who is in a remote area might be limited from using the application due to a slow internet connection. Also, employees might fail to get the non-verbal cues. Video conferencing can never take the place of face to face communication because decisions made in person are the best. Also, the difference in time zones may also be a barrier. For the use of video conferencing to be effective, there has to be a strong internet connection and a reliable source of electricity. Also, the employees have to be transparent to each other instead of hiding opinions from each other because it may be hard to understand the non-verbal cues (EZ Talk, n.d).

References

EZ Talk. (n.d). Advantages and disadvantages of video conferencing. Retrieved from https://www.eztalks.com/video-conference/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-video-conferencing.html