Assignment: Create a small expert system on a topic of your choice. For the purposes of this assignment, an ‘expert system’ is an information system, or application, that dynamically simulates the advice that would be given by a human expert when asked about a ‘problem’ related to their field of expertise. For example, an expert HR consultant might be asked by a business executive how much severance needs to be paid to an employee being dismissed. The HR consultant would ask the ‘client’ a series of questions such as … is there a union contract? Is the company governed by provincial or federal employment standards? How long has the employee worked for the company? How much money does the employee make? What is their job title or level? Why are they being let go? … and so on. At the end of the series of questions, the human expert would answer the executive’s original question. He or she, for example, might say … “Well, given the circumstances you’ve indicated, I would recommend a severance payment of six months salary.” A…
Leadership skills Introduction In business, the tactics used by those given authority and mandate to manage other employees will determine how the business will progress. They should create a healthy business environment for their employees to work in to meet targets. Part A Katerina is influential is using this as one of her tactics on her subordinates. She exerts pressure on them to produce quality sales even in the low season. She is making it difficult for them to reach the market goal. To begin with, the market for luxury goods is very competitive. The subordinates will require more than threats for them to work harder. She is displaying too much anger towards the employees trying to make them meet the demands without wanting to care how the market is fairing. She makes constant demands which she expects everyone to follow, including the timelines she sets for everyone to attain goals. Due to this, the employees find it hard to grow nor hardly make any sales. The tactics being used by Katerina are not showing any results. They will…
Leadership DF Question 1 From the case, Tim is exposed as a caring and meek person. Besides, he is also aware of his two sets of skills as a leader. On different occasions, Tim has used his talents to better the lives of others. While he accepts his limitations, he also knows his strengths and knows what to do to achieve more. Indeed, he has developed into a successful leader. From his flaws, Tim has also curved his outstanding character as an effective leader. Though he was not born an effective leader, his childhood experiences have, over the years, shaped his abilities. While working at the Douglass Community Association, he realized that for him to achieve effective leadership, he needed to work on and improve his communication skills. His adoptive family also helped him to grow spiritually and instilled in him the set of values. His position at the bank helped to reveal his robust charisma personality. It is this personality, combined with willpower, that Tim was able to convince people to clear their debts. The central aspects of Tim’s…
Change in business complexity in the 21st century Introduction The study assignment discusses the change in the leadership model in the 21st century. The concept is, to some extent, useful from the organizational point of view. The overall process leads to uncertainty and complexity process. Currently, almost all the company is looking to enforce a leadership change within the business as a whole. However, there is a specific leadership model relating to change management enforcement within the industry of every organization. On the other hand, the concept also discusses a leadership model that has been enforced by industry. A suitable conclusion at the end highly supports the study topic. Discussion In a slower-moving or complex industry of business environment, there is no such impact of the hierarchical organizational model under which mostly some people in the leadership cannot just match with their work process. Hence in today’s world, there is a place for more volatile, uncertain and ambiguous leadership business models. Moreover, the business battlefield decentralized controlling and another major source of leadership implementation techniques. Thus it can be said…
Concussions In Sports: Is Enough Being Done To Protect The Athletes? “Maybe I’m stupid or whatever, but to me if I got a concussion, if I could see straight and I could carry a football then I’m not telling anybody.” Ricky Williams, long time Miami Dolphins running back said this when talking about concussions. In the world of sports today, too many athletes at risk of further injuries and part of that is due to the overwhelming amount of concussions that are occurring. Part of the problem with the way sports like Football are being presented to the public revolves around the absence of a proactive behavior, and an unresolved plan of action to enhance the safety of its athletes by organizations such as the NFL, and its commissioner, Roger Goodell. While fans are enjoying the entertainment of sports, they fail to understand the other point of view, which is that of the players. For example, when fans see a big hit and cheer, but when a player gets hit or tackled the wrong way, he feels the results of…
7 Best ways to spend free time Most people have their free time every day, Instead of getting bored you can always try to do something pleasant. That can help you release your stress and forget about everyday work problems. When you get home from work, What do you do? Here are some best strategies to spend your free time. Make exercise your priority Exercise is the most effective way to spend your free time; it is suitable for both physical and mental health. Taking a few hours during your free time can get your blood pumping, burn calories, builds muscles, and sends oxygen to the brain. Having a regular workout schedule ensures you are regularly practicing self-discipline, which benefits all areas of your life and career. Try and find out at least an exercising routine that works best for you. Make reading your hobby Reading is one of the best lifetime skills that many people never stop to practice. Reading helps you to understand the world around you. With it, you can be able to learn new characters, environments,…
Strategic Plan and recommended solutions 2.1 V-Music is a firm dealing with musical products in New Zealand. The company aims to expand and increase its profit margin using a multi-faceted approach. This move will require a strategic plan, which will be the framework of its operations. The plan will pilot the organization towards its objectives. V-Music proposes a fivefold strategy as presented in the following sections. 2.2 Build on the Ongoing Growth Opportunities in existing Markets In the quest to expand its business locations, the company can achieve this goal by first broadening its product portfolio to cover a wider scope. This action will require the firm to conduct thorough market research to find gaps in the musical products realm around certain areas in New Zealand. As such, it can utilize these opportunities to fuel its growth. Additionally, establishing an online market will be successful if the firm uses the popularity of social media (Majed, Nuraddin, & Hama, 2018). V-Music can create social media profiles on Facebook and Twitter to advertise and reach more customers in…
TOP FIVE TV BRANDS Television is an audio-visual communication medium. It has a broad reach and stronger influence upon people and culture. It is most acceptable that each household watches tv, and it has become the most effective medium to reach a broad more audience. It’s tough hard to imagine a word without it. It is the most significant medium of providing information, education, and entertainment. Advancement in technology and an increase in competition among viewers are making television more efficient. Below are discussed types of TV brands SAMSUNG When it comes to choosing the best brand, Samsung is one of the luxury brands since they have their The content within the screen are simulated images and are for demonstration purposes when already pre-installed on the machine. Samsung tops the market. Due to its unique features from customer support, Compatible Operating System (OS) or app required, support, design, power build quality, user-friendly and display. Samsung innovations and quality has made it can be the number one brand in the market considering its reliability and durability. Samsung UA32N5000AKXKE 32”,…
LEGO DAD” Commercial Are there moments that are more valuable than those shared between a parent and child? The LEGO DAD commercial depicts the special moments shared between dads and their children. Some of these moments include fathers and children playing with toys both indoors and outdoors. The ad is sponsored by a company known as the Lego Group, which deals with toys. A song titled “The Heart” by Needtobreathe plays in the background of the LEGO DAD commercial. Needtobreathe is a South Carolina Christian rock group that has been producing songs since the 2000s (Brown). The song “The Heart” contains inspiring lyrics that make a person self-reflect on his or her life. Both the song and the commercial share numerous messages. This paper argues that the song “The Heart” supports the messages being conveyed by the LEGO DAD commercial when it comes to perspectives pertaining to wholeness, love, construction, individuals finding time to be with the people they value and the importance of one making a lasting impression. To begin with, both the LEGO DAD ad and the…
Libra and its Implementations on International Finance Libra Facebook proposed the creation of a digital currency for global use, Libra. The organization plans to introduce the currency to the world in the first half of 2020. The Libra White Paper defines Libra as a “global currency and financial infrastructure” (Schmeling 1). The currency would consist of three sections. Firstly, Libra is a digital currency based on blockchain. The blockchain would be reliable, secure, and scalable. Secondly, the currency shall have the backing of an asset reserve designed to avid volatility and maintain stability in the value of the currency (Schmeling 1). The financial assets to back the currency would include securities from the US Treasury and a basket of currencies. Lastly, an independent organization called the Libra Association would govern the currency. The Libra Association consists of various companies that have membership in the organization. These companies come from diverse disciplines, including nonprofits, payment, venture capital, technology, online marketplace, and telecommunication (Deloitte 4). This association would be responsible for developing the ecosystem of the currency. It would manage the…