A CASE STUDY OF PEMANCAR Introduction In the day to day running of a company, managers are always looking for ways to improve the way they do things to improve the overall performance of the company. There are several vital areas managers observe when they are assessing the performance of the companies. When a company is an underperforming manager is forced to seek answers as to why they are not doing well. An organization being a complicated structure gives the management challenges as to where to start looking for problems. Organizations have to come up with ways to tackle these problems because they affect their overall performance. In this essay, we are going to study the two models, namely the McKinsey 7s Model and Weisbord’s Six Box Model that organizations use to diagnose change. We are going to analyze also a company called Pemancar, an automobile company that experienced changes in management due to mergers with different companies. KLcorp acquired Pemancar in the mid-1980s and by Nova in the 1990s. The two acquisitions had different styles of control, and this…

Case Study: Mr. M. It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span. Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. M., presented below. Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below. Health History and Medical Information Health History Mr. M., a 70-year-old male, has been living at the assisted living facility where you work. He has no know allergies. He is a nonsmoker and does not use alcohol. Limited physical activity related to difficulty ambulating and unsteady gait. Medical history includes hypertension controlled with ACE inhibitors, hypercholesterolemia, status post appendectomy, and tibial fracture status postsurgical repair with no obvious signs of complications. Current medications include Lisinopril 20mg daily, Lipitor 40mg daily, Ambien 10mg PRN, Xanax 0.5 mg PRN, and ibuprofen 400mg PRN. Case Scenario Over the past 2 months, Mr. M. seems to be deteriorating quickly. He is having trouble recalling…

Cardiac Conditions Case Study  In particular, cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of death in the US (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019). However, while a significant population dies from the disease every year, men are disproportionately affected by the condition. In this backdrop, this paper considers the required screening and procedures for C.T.s health maintenance visit. Primary Goals of the Health Maintenance Visit The main goals of this health maintenance visit are to screen the patient for potential heart diseases. The patient’s past diagnosis of an upper respiratory illness is an indication of possible cardiovascular conditions. These goals are essential because early diagnosis of heart diseases helps in managing the illness. Conditions and Risk Factors for Screening Due to the patient’s age and family history, whereby his father succumbed from a heart attack at age 68, it is vital to screen C.T. for heart attack. Some of the conditions that predispose the patient to heart attack entail a previous diagnosis of an upper respiratory illness, a relatively high blood pressure, and his age of 48 years. According to…

The Running Room Case Study Problem Identification Running room as an international retailer chain with over a hundred locations in Canada and the four in the United States has several challenges. One of the main challenges facing it is the expansion of its market and competition from other retail chains in Canada, such as Forzani Group Limited and Sporting Life. Additionally, as much as the company or retail chain uses technology to market its product, it has not upgraded it to a level that meets many customers across Canada and the United States. The marketing strategy that the chain also uses does not help them to stay in the market and even lead.  There is no proper corporate culture that enables them to keep their technology up to date and also follow the current trends in the market, such as targeting customers through Ads and online advertisements. Situation Analysis The company has several strengths and weaknesses. One of the major strengths is that it offers customers quality products with unique prices. It runs a successful line of private label known…

The ModMeters case study Develop an IT planning process for ModMeters to Accomplish the demands as set out above. Overview of the plan The plan will begin by first establishing the needs of the IT and the organization at large. Ted should come up with a plan that will allow the firm to be a step ahead of others in the industry (pp. 84). Stan has the responsibility to make specific regulatory requirements have been met in full. The last goal will involve the expansion of the company globally (PP. 82). ModMeter’s long term vision This is a critical step that will be defined by short term steps and goals. As asserted by Brian (PP. 38-85), the plan requires careful steps that will allow the CEO’s objective to grow the company activities globally. Short term goals are replacement and restructuring of the system infrastructure to enable the long-term goals attainment. Define gaps present in the IT process As seen through Brian’s explanation, the company system is old and outdated and thus cannot fulfill the incoming roles (pp. 84-85). The shortcomings…

Angel Case Study The presented case study is of an 11-year-old male student in the sixth grade called Angel. The student is currently diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD is a medical condition that primarily affects the development of the brain along with brain activity hence affecting the attention of the person, their ability to sit still, and self-control. Some of the key symptoms of ADHD among children include self-focused behaviors, trouble paying attention and controlling their impulsiveness, being forgetful or a tendency to lose things, making careless mistakes and taking unnecessary risks, and finding it difficult to get along with others (Tong et al., 2016). The case study points out that Angel has been involved in physical fights with his peers, finds attention to pay attention in class, and thus is commonly seen making side comments in class to annoy other students and rarely completes the assignment. These traits indicate that the student has ADHD. As a result, it is challenging for him to have a friendly interaction with the peers, and in most cases, he is either bullying them or…

Critical Regionalism: a Case study of Wang Shu Architecture has been used as an essential tool for the preservation and expression of culture in various parts of the world. Architectural designs of buildings and other structures across the globe define the unique aesthetic peculiarities as well as the socio-cultural values and traditions of the people living in those regions (Benesch, 2016). The values portrayed through architecture include religion, cultural festivals and rites, and other social values of a people. Many ancient structures in many historic towns like Athens exemplify this essence of architecture as an art. Architecture, like all the other domains of human existence, is greatly influenced by socio-political theories and philosophies. The early 20th century witnessed a growing clamour for logic, rationality, and efficiency (Hui 2016). Thiushered the intellectual movement called modernism, which strived for the advancement of human civilization beyond the limits of regions and cultural traditions. Modernist architecture emphasised on placelessness, functionality, and rationality of designs and buildings rather than the heavy ornamentation that had been predominant in preceding architectural designs and buildings (Benesch, 2016). Over…

CASE STUDY TATA “NANO” Introduction Nano is an ultra-cheap vehicle that was introduced to the Indian public by Tata Motors in 2008 during the motor show in New Delhi. India has been recognized as the global center in relation to the production of small cars. The vision of Ratan Tata, the chairman of Tata Motors, is to use Nano to face off competitors in the Indian market. While addressing the ceremony during the unveiling of Nano, Tata indicated that the scooters that were being used by families were not safe. This made Tata Motors build a People’s Car that is safe, affordable, and has a limited impact on the environment due to the low consumption of fuel.  Nano was created using unique designs that improved its quality. This paper discusses some of the major issues pertaining to Nano and why it has enjoyed a competitive advantage in India and foreign markets. Factors That Inspired Tata Company to Create Nano The income of a middle-class household in India is approximately $6,000 per year. This implies that a car costing $3,000 or…

Rate of Secondary School Dropout in Oman Abstract The critical reasons for the student to be involved in school dropouts from secondary school might have been poor socialization skills, low academic performance, busy social life, financial issues, and low confidence levels. There has been an increase in the rate of students’ dropout, so there it is crucial to raise issue and solutions related to the matter. The overall research objectives for this study is to discover designs in dropout information at Foundation platform, create criteria for categorizing student at threat of dropout and classify regions of enhancement for lowering the level of secondary student dropout in Oman. Research methodology comprising of applies of analytical research based on the evaluation of secondary information pertaining two academic terms according to the education structure of Oman. The resultant findings reveal that 1997 students dropped out entirely from Foundation platform in the ongoing study duration with an average of 90 students to dropout per semester. Dropout level was high among the male and was more at different levels of the secondary course. It is…

Effects of Leadership Style on Project Success: A Case Study of Airport Expressway Abuja Study Background Leadership plays a vital role in any organization by guiding in the creation of the organization s vision, determination, mission, and objectives. Leadership also plays a crucial role in the setting strategies, methods, and policies that are used to achieve the organization’s goals (Hasan E, 2018). Quality leadership is critical to attaining an organization’s mission and vision.  Lack of effective leadership in an organization can result in unethical practices, poor performance in terms of finance, and high turnover of labor. Therefore, the main objective of organizations is to attain their set goals; thus, effective leaders are critical in an organization (Vigoda-Gadot, 2012). Unfortunately, most organizations do not take into consideration the leaders adopt. Due to the fact that organizations do not consider the leadership style of the manager, the aim of the research will be to explore the relationship that exists between the leadership style adopted by a manager and the success of the project they are managing. There exist several types of leadership…