Capabilities for Managers 1. Demonstration of interpersonal skills 1.1 Communication skills Communication is a diverse field and includes both verbal and non-verbal skills. Research shows that communication involves more than the spoken word. Other than verbal skills, the body has its means of relaying the message. They include sitting position, the talking manner, and eye contact levels, among others.  The non-verbal communication skills affect how the verbal information presented is received or understood. Hence, both verbal and non-verbal work together in ensuring effective communication. The following interpersonal skills applied are used in the teamwork, and they are verbal and non-verbal, feedback, questioning, and message transparency. 1.1.1 Verbal and non-verbal skills According to research, only a minimal percentage of the general message presented is communicated using words. According to Mehrabian (2007), words convey only 7% of the message.  The tone constitutes 38%, while body language contributes 55%. In the discussion between the team members, many verbal and non-verbal skills applied. Such include consideration of the tone used; a serious tone applied because the prevailing matter is serious. Also, the group communicated…

Pricing Methods Introduction Pricing is a critical strategy that impacts the success of a company. According to Feurer, Schuhmacher, & Kuester, (2019), pricing approaches are closely linked to the business’ understanding of connections between its business processes and its market. Varying pricing methods are selected by business management to drive better profitability for the company. The selection of these methods is based on a critical analysis of the best pricing approaches that are relevant to the company. Mark-up pricing and price bundling are strategic pricing approaches that impact organizational performance in varying settings. According to Wang, Sun, & Wang, (2016), mark-up pricing is a cost variation pricing approach, where organizations calculate mark-ups as percentages of their selling price. Mark up pricing determines the price of the product by adding a fixed rate or amount to product costs. In the case of price bundling, the price of commodities is determined by the combination of multiple services and products to create a comprehensive package to reduce general pieces. Understanding the relevance of these pricing approaches requires explicit case studies that assess their…

A synergy of tactics with technology during the civil war as demonstrated by their evolution             Civil war is the most devastating time in American history. The battle is still the lowest moment in the history of America. There were many dead casualties reported during this time. Technology played a factor increased number of casualties during that time. A range of weapons, structures, equipment, and vehicles used helped in the warfare. The technologies used during the civil war were in five categories. These categories include offensive weapons, defensive weapons, transportation weapons, communication technology, and sensors for guide (“Civil War Technology” 2019)[1]The offensive weapons harm the enemies while the defensive protect the soldiers from aggressive blows. The transportation weapons carried the soldiers and troops from one location to another. It enhanced the timely transfer of supplies and troops. Communication technologies helped in coordinating movements of the forces through the efficient passing of information. The sensors helped in detecting effects and guiding them to or away from the enemy. The influence of technology during the time was two way. It was either…

The case of Tesla Motors The case of Tesla Motors is a case of admiration of grasping opportunities which deem unreachable. The company, from its initial stage, identified the market and the customer needs that required satisfaction. The company specializes in electric automobile manufacturing. The organization was founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpening. The name Tesla originated from the inventor Nikola Tesla who originated from Serbia. At the initiation stage, Eberhard was the chief executive officer, while Tarpening was the first one to serve as the company’s chief financial officer. The business plan was executable, and what lacked at the initial stages was the financing, and Elon Musk, the founder of Paypal, injected the organization with $30 Million. In 2007 tesla CEO, Eberhard resigned while Tarpening left in 2008, and Must assumed the CEO seat in 2010. First car For the next four years, the company worked intending to release their first car, and in 2008, the success of the effort was notable when they introduced electric Roadstar was put in a test, and it covered 245…

5 Small Business trends to leverage in 2020 To be successful in business today, you need to be aware of specific trends that currently exist and are here to stay. As we enter 2020, we can see the significance of these trends growing every day, and to stay abreast of the competition, you have to leverage them to get the maximum benefits. The following list will make you aware of these trends and motivate you to capitalize on them: Never underestimate the power of reviews: The days are past when people used to only surf online for their products and just read the content put up on websites. Nowadays, it has become second nature to read reviews of products. Customers make decisions based on the ratings given in the reviews. All these points out the importance of getting good reviews. It will boost your business significantly if you get your business listed on popular sites that people visit frequently. Firstly, ensure that the product you are offering is of high-quality. That, combined with excellent service, will surely get you good…

CHEMICAL EXPOSURE INTRODUCTION Legislation and compliance requirements are essential in chemical industries. They revolve around making sure that all the processes are up to standard .safety is one of the significant concerns looked on. The legislation and compliance requirements are several and vary with the type of company LEGISLATION AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS One of the requirements is disposal. It is the company’s responsibility to come up with an excellent safe strategy of disposing of its waste remnants. It should be in a position to treat the waste before disposing of it. Disposing of untreated waste will degrade the environment, which might cause complications to the life present in the area. Otherwise, the company should store the remnants in safe places, which will not lead to contamination before dealing with it. The company should also ensure that the company compound is well enclosed to avoid potential leaks to the outside space. By doing this, the environment outside is safe. (Handford et al., 2015) Handling and safety is also a critical issue in legislation and compliance requirement. Human health is so much…

UNIVERSITY SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING IN INDONESIA   Abstract: Publication of sustainability reports among corporation significantly increase, though it is relatively at the beginning stage in the university. Also, there is a literature gap in the relationship between sustainability performance and reporting. In response to these two factors, this study aims to analyze university sustainability reporting practices in Indonesia. It involves three steps, including knowing the reporting channel used by universities, analyzing the level of sustainability reporting readiness, and examine the difference between sustainability performance and reporting. This research used secondary data, and the samples included 48 Indonesia universities in the 2018 UI Green Metric World University Rank. It combines content to analyze data quantitatively. The findings show that Indonesian universities use several channels and forms to report sustainability, and most of them cooperate in this regard. The result of the Mann Whitney test shows that there was no significant difference between Sustainability Performance and Reporting, and between public and private universities in reporting. This indicates that, to a certain extent, the institutions already practiced sustainability, though they are not aware or…

Advance energy technology Introduction Advance energy technology comprises of a wide range of services and products that consist of the most superior technologies available for accomplishing energy needs currently and in the future. Among these are; energy preservation, biofuels, demand response, solar, electric cars, smart grid, energy efficiency, and production of natural electric gas. Why advanced energy is better Entry to dependable, affordable power is vital in the current life and business world. High necessity of dependability, the increasing economic expense of cutoff, and the rising cyber-raids threats can get settled via a responsive and dynamic energy technology that draws many resources and offers enormous selection in their power preferences. The models required to develop a modern, affordable, and higher operating power technology are available, and carry with them massive business opportunities of expansion in America and lead international upheaval in power. The current century energy achievable through an advanced energy system is not just a mere assortment of energy crops and lines of transmission, pipelines, gas centers, refiner, and automobiles. It is a flexible and complicated collection of resources,…

Industrial Machinery Vibrations: What are the Main Causes? Vibration is the oscillation/ back-and-forth movement of machines such as motors, driven devices, gears, and shafts among other industrial equipment. It is used to indicate sign or trouble in machines. When you analyze vibrations correctly, it becomes easy to assess the health of your machinery. The Main Causes of Industrial Machinery Vibrations Machinery vibrations can be caused by a single or a combination of factors. Here, it is also important to note that the vibration can also be as a result of auxiliary devices, not just the main equipment. Whether you have light-duty machinery or heavy-duty industrial system such as mining systems as demonstrated here, you need to understand the causes of vibrations and fix them. Here are the leading causes: Imbalance: If your machinery has a heavy spot in its rotating component, it is likely to have vibrations because of imbalanced weight. This imbalance is a major cause of trouble and can further result in defects or need for regular maintenance. Also, you need to appreciate that imbalance becomes severe with…

Discussion Question and Response Part 1 The lesson on the population growth in Brazil was one of the most captivating and informative I have ever heard.  Before this lesson, I had no idea about what Brazil experienced in terms of population growth. However, this lesson provided me with background information on different aspects that were behind the reduction in population growth as well as the effects of government and societal influences on the population. The most interesting of this topic was how Brazil had undergone a demographic shift for the last fifty years, leading to a reduction in the population. The fertility rate has reduced from six children per household to less than two children. This part of the lesson made me wonder why such a case has to be in Brazil when it was one of the growing nations in the world. Consequently, this topic on the human population not only informed me of how the fertility rate in Brazil has reduced, but it also diversified my understanding of how government and societal influences the population in other nations.…