Kotter’s Change Model The Kotter’s change model is a product of research that was carried by Dr. John Kotter after observing various leaders and organizations and how they managed change management and execution strategies. It was through the research that Dr. Kotter identified successful factors which he later used to develop the 8-steps that are essential effective change management (Kotter & von Ameln, 2019). Change management refers to the process that assists ease any organizational transition and thus helping people know how to change (Tang, 2019). One of the models that have been effective in ensuring a smooth transition in the change process is Kotter’s change theory. Kotter’s change model is an 8-step process that explains the course of action that should be taken to ensure that organizations change effectively. The model is broad and covers topics such as communication, planning, team building, senior leadership sponsorship, reward systems, organizational behavior, and influence and negotiation. Tang (2019) outlined the eight-steps in Kotter’s change model as follows: Step One – Create a sense of urgency Step Two – Create the guiding coalition…
Point of sale systems Keyword: Title 1: embracing efficiency using point of sale systems. Title 2: the importance of the retail pos system. Meta description: different retail POS applications have been developed on platforms such as the windows and Unix. Availability of local processing power, local data storage and the graphical user interface has enabled the development of highly flexible and highly functioning point of sale systems. The cost of such hardware has also lowered, as all the components are available off-shelf. Introduction The operations of a retail store require richness in management, administrative, and marketing skills. Starting from inventory control to gathering and putting together monthly sales, the above skills are crucial in ensuring retail stores run smoothly. Availability or acquiring an efficient and productive POS system can be useful in ensuring the operations of the store runs smoothly. What is the point of this system? A point of sale system is the place where customers make payment for products and services at the retail store. In short, all the time a customer purchases at the store, it means…
Music contract Lawsuits in music contract have been evident for a long time where one party feels that the other has breached/violated the Contract requires that the producer agrees to provide services to the producer for recording purposes, and the rights for recording and shared evenly between producer and the artist (band) and to follow other regulation. The first important aspect is the length of the agreement. Some contracts would take a long time, which would prompt the artist and the contractor to abide. For instance, in 2013, the EU extended the period of sound record from 50-70 years, which can alter the decision of the artist. The music industry has been commercialized in ads and campaigns, and the contract does not require the artist to engage in any selling activities. To wrap up, this discussion underpins the importance of making rational decisions before entering into a musical contract. Music artists and producers should thoughtfully weigh the terms outlined in the contract to avoid putting themselves in a disadvantaged position in the future. While many such agreements have been made…
Student’s name Tutor’s name Institution Date Preservation of Wilderness Areas Wilderness areas are known for having a large number of animal species, including the endangered. Many wildlife species call these areas home. Similarly, a considerable number of people often travel to wilderness areas, especially during the summer months for leisure activities. For them, wilderness areas are a natural retreat from the pressures of daily life. The preservation of wilderness areas depends on the willingness of the public to avoid such places. The public has an obligation to preserve wilderness areas to protect wildlife species. During leisure times, many people flood to wilderness areas intending to enjoy a different surrounding away from the buzzing city life. These activities often occur during the warm summer months, where millions of people travel to wilderness areas and wildlife hotspots across the country to retreat from the stress of daily life. However, many people do not know the impact of their retreats in wilderness areas. A large number of people traveling to wilderness areas for excursion activities undermine the freedom of the animals and…
Development of cultural tourism Introduction (130) The essay reflects on the process of the development of cultural tourism in a chosen destination. The city chosen for this purpose is Istanbul, which can be a significant attraction for cultural tourists. The city is located across Europe and Asia, which has an amalgamated culture of Asia and Europe. The city consists of various tourist spots such as markets, restaurants, museums, ruins, and many others. Along with all these places, the city also includes religious places that are rich in culture and heritage. In this essay, the underlying opportunities for developing cultural tourism in Istanbul will be highlighted. The potential threats affecting the process of development will also be enumerated. Overall, a summary will be presented that will highlight the entire process of tourism development along with its potential opportunities and threats. Discussion (2350) Description of the chosen destination (350) The destination chosen for the development of tourism is Istanbul city, which is rich in cultural heritage since it became the capital city of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. In 2010, the city became…
Research Paper Introduction Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Research Paper Introduction Introduction Albert Bandura is one of the significant figures in psychology. He is one of the people who made some of the theories that explain human behavior. Bandura was one of the people wh intended to define self-efficacy. He told that sElf-efficacy is the belief that a person has to do a particular task (Bandura, 2010) several ways are used in building self-efficacy. In that case, people need to have mastery of experiences. In that case, the people have the best ways that this can be achieved by having proper challenges that are complex but achievable. Every person needs to have goals that arete driving force for them. Even the smallest aim can lead to the people gaining proper mastery. The goals can be made based on the personability and should allow the person’s ability to extend their skills. The second means that it can be achieved through social modeling. It is the process where a person chooses a person…
Different explanation to Causes of climate change Climate change Climate change has been a controversial issue, mainly because people can see the change in the environment globally. Climate change has affected the vegetation cover in the United States, where wildfires burn millions of acres across the country. The impact of these wildfires can be attributed to many factors such as industrial and occupational structures component in a particular region such as Los Angeles. The fact that this part of the country has been experinci9ng massive wildfires shows the risk it possesses to the environment and the people in general. The wildfires have been prompted due to human activities such as construction sites, industries that emit dangerous gases, and the increase in the number of private vehicles in the city. To explore the reasons for the prevalence of wildfire in Los Angeles, we have to look at the potential hazards or influences that might be facilitating these wildfires in this part of the United States. Climate change has facilitated the rise in wildfires in Los Angeles because of carbon emission, the…
Peer Replies to Discussion Posts Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Peer Relies on Discussion Posts Nintendo’s sales have been shooting in recent years, and I agree that the “must-have” mentality the Nintendo Switch leaves printed on the minds of video game fans is what makes Nintendo Switch stand out. Nintendo Switch has been trailblazing on video games and gaming console since its debut in 2017. Being a handheld and a living room console, Nintendo Switch is designed to fit your life, can be docked to the television to enjoy an HD gaming. Incorporating multiple players makes Nintendo Switch unique. Nintendo strives to expand on its intellectual property beyond the bounds of its platform, making it admirable. For instance, Nintendo can be used as the user’s brain when playing video games like Labo (Webster, 2018). The unwavering desire to improve by fitting together every single moving part of Nintendo switch while continually monitoring the demographics and infrastructure improvement has distinguished it in…
possible merits and demerits of The inception of Autonomous Vehicles The inception of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) has brought with it debates about the possible merits and demerits associated with the new technological invention. Just like other technological inventions, Autonomous Vehicles are bound to impact the lives of people differently, both positively and negatively. Hancock et al., (2016) comments on the invention as, “The advent of AVs on the busy roadways of the world’s nations represents a sea change in the way human transportation is conceived and enacted” (7691). There are a lot of uncertainties surrounding the invention, as was with every other technological invention such as smartphones, personal computers, and digital cameras. However, there is optimism that once people get used to Autonomous Vehicles, there would be a smooth transition, which would lead to affordable and efficient transport systems. Every technological invention is done with the intention to reduce the effort used in work, which would otherwise be very heavy. Self-driving vehicles need people to plan for future activities such as parking facilities and traffic regulation. Subsequently, there are possible…
Persuasive Essay: People should stop eating beef Student’s Name ID Your section Institution 1476 words Persuasive Essay: Stop Eating Beef Beef consumption has doubled from 1961 to date. In the 1960s, beef produced in the year totaled 28 million tons, whereas, in 2014, it was 68 million. The consumption of this meat is anticipated to increase in the next half a decade tremendously. Economic and population growth are the main factors contributing to the increase in consumption. Additionally, beef is preferred than the other types of meat because it boosts body protein, and has health-promoting activities like anemia prevention as well as it is easy to rear the cattle (Whitnall & Pitts, 2019). However, no matter how popular beef is and how much people love to consume it, beef consumption should be stopped. It is due to the detrimental effects eating beef has on the environment, treatment of cows, and human health. The first reason for persuading people to stop eating beef is because it negatively affects the environment,…