Annotated References Student’s Name University’s Name Date Source 1: Research gate Article Title: The impact of the leather industry left on the environment Author, Date: Dana Andrea Bondrea&Raluca Mocanu,2016 Reference: Bondrea, D., and Mocanu, R. (2016). The impact of the leather industry left on the environment. Renewable Energy and Rural Development, 1, pp. 472 – 476. Text summary The article’s subject matter is the impact of the leather industry on the environment. This article explains that animal skin is biodegradable, but then daily production is what causes the problem. After production, wastes usually occur, and if the wastes are not given time to decompose, then they accumulate and start harming the environment. With the chemical processes the animal skin is subjected to, they become more and more harmful to human beings when disposed of. The processes include leather tanning, dyeing lubrication, unhairing, and finishing. All these processes, in one way or another, make the skin more and more unnatural. The authors continue to explain…
colour and various ways it has influenced the buyer’s opinion in vehicle industry Introduction Advertisement is inevitable when it comes to an organisational success. Since industrial revolutions humans have been using various ways to market their goods and services, among these successful ways is advertisement. It can be done in several ways such as branding, word of mouth, colour among others. In this article I have carried out intensive research and I am going to discuss about colour and various ways it has influenced the buyer’s opinion in vehicle industry. Discussion Colour is essential when it comes to buying intentions of a consumer. Colour can grasp attract consumer’s attention more easily because of the various relations they have with specific colours. To some extent words can communicate a language that may not be conveyed in words, due to this colour can be more persuasive and effective in influencing the buyer’s decision. In the recent research by Global Automotive Colour Popularity, white is seen to stand out as the most bought, followed by black, silver and shades of grey. Bright colours…
Financial management Financial management is the primary aspect when it comes to the success of the company. For the company to be well organized, it has to have strong financial management. If the company has misguided financial control, it is doomed to fail. Public financial management ensures that there is effective allocation of services and hence effective delivery. The good practices of local authorities enable effective public finance management. The good practices are inclusive of transparency, which reduces corruption and other undesirable vices. Another component related to financial management is operational management. It is usually measured through the valuation of money allocation, and the outcomes received. The positive results mean that there is an effective utilization of the allocated budgets in different departments (Shabana 2018, p.269). There is a great need for organizations to pay attention the risk management as well as implementing financial control measures. It is through effective financial management; that organization can eliminate some problems. Such problems include poor managerial performance, low productivity of the organization, low wages contribution, and over employment. Finally, the aspect of active…
ADVANTAGES OF BANKING WITH A COMMUNITY BANK Whether you are searching for a place to save your money securely, or for a place to get a loan, you have multiple options. Typically, you can deposit your cash or borrow from the various large financial institutions with numerous branches across the country. Conversely, you can open a savings account at a relatively smaller community bank. Although the larger national banks may seem to provide more bells and whistles compared to the smaller community banks, it often pays and abundantly when you go local with your money. Here are a few reasons why. Community Banks invest in their community. At local community banks, the deposits are primarily used in funding loans that directly invest in the local community, which includes small businesses and local individuals. This subsequently generates more jobs, therefore establishing a stronger resident community. Contrastingly, major national banks invest their customer assets in large corporations, which bring no notable difference within your locality. By choosing to hold your assets in a local community bank, you can be sure that your…
Tea Industry analysis 1. Introduction Tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, and it’s used in the brew, savor, and in the medical field since it contains a collection of health benefits. The most popular tea in the world is black and green tea, though herbal tea is gaining popularity, especially in recent years, due to being believed health benefits. Tea has several antioxidants and minerals useful in the human body. The growth in well-being awareness and rise in disposable pay has made the tea market to grow exceptionally. Additionally, increased consumption for herbal tea and the introduction of new tea tastes and varieties argued to offer growth opportunities in the tea industry. This research paper will examine Tea Industry, growth, examine the current market structure, leading companies, major production centers and location, main sources of materials, and supply chain. Additionally, the research paper will focus on Tata Global Beverages; establish the actual and potential ethical and sustainability issues faced by the company. It will establish the impact of ethics and sustainability has to the company’s…
What alternative acquisitions did Facebook have in dealing with WhatsApp? Why was acquisition the preferred option? Facebook and Whatsapp Both Facebook and WhatsApp are the most recognized and adopted communication platforms, particularly among the young generation. The two platforms are interconnected in that besides providing a channel for communication, and users may link WhatsApp business accounts with a Facebook business page. Surprisingly, both are owned by a young American enterprise, Mark Zuckerberg. Answer to the question: Before merging with Whatsapp, Facebook, being the world’s largest social network site, had various social network alternatives to purchase among them, Instagram, Onavo, and Beluga. Facebook made acquisitions to expand the revenue base, as has been its’ strategy. However, Facebook’s option to buy Whatsapp became the best option since the company operated as a low-cost messaging service alternative to a standard short message service fee, which made it attract over 400 million customers. Hence, the purchase was to prevent WhatsApp from surpassing Facebook. Question 2: How didthe traditional valuesof Native Americanshelp them toovercome the Challenges of the past four centuries? Native Americans American Natives,…
Clickfunnels: What is it? Product marketing is usually one of the biggest obstacles in business creation, and if not done right, one might easily end up closing shop. Getting your products to customers is essential, especially for online businesses. You, therefore, need to create a sales funnel for optimum performance. One of the best sales funnel builders available in the market right now is Clickfunnels. In this article, we will take a look at Clickfunnels, what it is, its key features, and the benefits you will derive from it as an entrepreneur. Keep in mind that sales funnel creation is even more important for startups. What is Clickfunnels? Clickfunnel is one of the most popular landing pages and sales funnel builder that allows users not only to create but also optimize their landing pages and sales funnels. It is loaded with several features and functionalities that enable users to perform a range of activities such as proving, selling, and delivering products and services. It serves online businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs. Clickfunnels, which was built in 2014, has grown into a…
Student Name: Instructor: Date: Cognitive Biases Cognitive bias refer to the organized way of differing from norm or rationality in an individual judgment. There is creation of subjective reality by and individual based on their perceptions of the input. A person’s construction of the reality rather than the impartial input actually dictates their behaviors in the world. Therefore, cognitive bias can sometimes result to inaccurate judgments, distorted perceptions, interpretations that are illogical and it can even lead to individual irrationality. There are part of cognitive biases that are seemingly adaptive. In a given context, some actions which are more effective may result from cognitive biases. Besides, giving cognitive bias a chance can promote faster decision making. When timely delivery is more valued than accuracy, cognitive bias may lead to desirable decision as shown in heuristics. On the other hand, there are cognitive biases which are a byproduct of from human processing limitation. They occur as a result of lacking requisite mental mechanism. The biological state or constitution of an individual also impacts their cognitive biases or put in a…
Cloth diaper vs. Disposable Parenthood is certainly more challenging than it we tend to assume from afar. It all begins with struggles of diapers! Yes, newbies in parenthood with infants often struggle when it comes to choosing diapers. There are several factors that determine the best diapers and Cloth diapers have often won the race. If you have been brooding over the issue cloth diapers vs. disposable diapers, here’s your place to know the truth! Here are some practical points that will justify the fix between disposable and cloth diapers. # 1 The Budget One of the main criteria that your parents often focus on is the budget. Its peak time for saving and hence cloth diapers are often the leading choices. Even the most expensive cloth diapers are cheaper compared to the disposable ones. The cloth diapers come in a good quantity and yet you do not have to compromise on the price. But when you choose the disposable ones, you can certainly expect it to go heavy on your pocket. In case you are choosing the…
Influence of Global Satellites Expansion in the Chinese Media and its Local Audiences Introduction The growth of satellite companies globally and the widespread use of the internet in media have been creating significant changes in the distribution and creating of content and news. These forms of media have provided alternative sources for audiences as they break down monopolies of mainstream media in different countries. In China, the media environment has experienced this global expansion of satellites that began in the 1990s. The rapid economic growth and improved literacy rate have been accelerating this expansion of comprehensive content in the country. In recent years the use of social media and the internet has led to explosive growth on sources of information despite them being strictly regulated and controlled by the government. Competition from professional journalists has also contributed to the diversity in the media. Topics that were usually considered taboo in the country are now discussed and reported by the mainstream media and in social media. These include corruption cases and social problems, such as the high rate of unemployment…