Contemporary Business Practice on the Environment Introduction The contemporary business environment has been diverse and unpredictable due to the financial recession facing the global market. Therefore, firms have decided to adopt achievable business changes that will assist in increasing the value of their operational framework. However, the adoption of the changes has resulted in effects on the ecological environment. The paper explores how contemporary business practices have affected the environment through pollution and management of production by recycling and increasing e-commerce to prevent the impacts caused to the environment. Effects of the business practice on the environment Air Pollution Contemporary business, including firms involved in the production of electricity, has been competitive as a result of the increased establishment of firms that require an abundant supply of power. The energy-producing firms find ways of ensuring that it has a power supply (Trudel, Argo, & Meng, 2016, p. 254). The various organization get engaged in the use of non-renewable sources including coal in the production of electricity which accounts for two-thirds of the CO2 emission that causes environmental destruction (Dicken, 2015, p.…
The agricultural history of Israel and its revolution Introduction Overview Over the longest time in history. Israel and Jerusalem, in particular, have been known for the rich religious history. With this being the most element of tourism attraction, Jerusalem can be termed as the wealthiest gastronomic center of Israel. The city, which has to have equally a long history of agriculture from the time of Mesopotamia, Euphrates, and Tigris, has continued to be the countries and the whole region’s hub of agriculture (Shoval et al., 2016). With agricultural production immerse in the country as a result of the best practice of irrigation that goes on this region, Jerusalem has become the center of agriculture tourism. The city which produces food both for local consumption and for commercial purposes in terms of exports has continued to receive tourist from all over the world visiting the city to have a taste of the locals produced agricultural foods and to witnesses the extent of agriculture which is carried in this once known as the global hottest desert (Demir et al., 2018). In the…
Helpful Tips for a Healthy Christmas Smile It’s Christmas time again. It’s that time of the year when families and friends get together to celebrate. There will be lots of tempting treats and delicious food served for sure which, if not consumed in moderation, can prove costly for your dental health. Here are some helpful dental tips for a healthy Christmas smile. Remember your basics in oral hygiene. Follow your dental care routine more rigorously when its Christmas time. This is because when its Christmas, you will be having more sugary foods than usual. Therefore, make sure to brush twice a day for at least two minutes with fluoride toothpaste and floss daily. Substitute Sweets with Other Healthy Alternatives The naturally-occurring bacteria in our mouth feed off the sugar contents in sweets and produce acids that can harm your teeth. Therefore, it is healthier to substitute those candies and cookies which are weighing down your Christmas table with a veggie tray containing celery, crunchy carrots, and broccoli. The natural crunch of these vegetables will help to clean your teeth.…
Budget Planning for Babycakes Bakery Babycakes Bakery is a privately owned business with location presence in the cities of New York and Las Vegas. The owner defines the bakery as a health-conscious vegan bakery whose sole mission is to meet the satisfaction of its consumers. A bakery is a form of business whose products are highly perishable and hence the need for realistic budgets on both a short-term and long-term basis. A realistic budget allows the owner to meet the daily needs of the consumers while avoiding surplus production. A realistic budget benefits the owner in promoting efficiency across all factors of production as a budgeting control tool for linking outputs with daily costs, and thus a precise process of planning function (Cardos, 2014). A realistic budget benefits the management of a business assessment of business performance and an evaluation of future market trends. Equally, a realistic budget helps in the general motivation of the employees in a bid to meet the daily targets. Through a well-established budget, employees develop an understanding of their performance targets and plan their daily…
Global food security Introduction: Global food security as determined by the balance of global food production and demand has become an important international issue in recent years. In 2008, an increase in food prices brought about a global crisis that caused political and economic instability in some developing countries. It was estimated that the demand for food will continue to increase for another 40 years due to the continuous increase in human population. The projections also indicate that an additional 70% of food production is required by 2050 to meet the needs. Currently, over one billion people are suffering from different situations of malnutrition due to lack of food supply due to plant diseases and approximately twice that population do not have access to sufficient nutrients or vitamins to meet their daily nutrition needs. Plant diseases threaten entire food crops worldwide, including citrus, banana, and grape. The situation can be attributed to the continuous decline in agricultural land area that causes a decrease in productivity. Although decrease in agricultural productivity can be attributed to a variety of reasons, damage caused…
Is Our Food Making Us Sick? In the past few decades, the intake for fatty and ultra-processed foods has increased drastically. Ultra-processed foods rarely contain the natural nutrients which are found in raw or homemade natural diets. The foods are filled with emulsifiers, colorants, and preservatives; thus, their nutritional value is low. The consumption of ultra-processed foods has been linked to the increasing cases of obesity and metabolic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and some types of cancer. The types of foods we consume have severe adverse effects on the immune system and gut health. Western foods are filled with high levels of calories and saturated fats, and they contain minimal healthy fats and fibre. The foods that we consume are making us sick because they predispose us to severe and fatal health conditions. According to Emily Macintosh, “Substances contained in ultra-processed have contributed to the changes in the intestinal flora” (web). The intestinal flora affects body mechanisms that control balance, like the regulation of energy consumption and appetite. A poor intestinal flora makes…
Junk food addictiveness Junk food addictiveness is vital to understand when addressing the need for children to avoid junk food. Also, there is a need to recognize that the addictiveness lasts throughout their life, and helps explain why children should avoid junk food. The diseases associated with the rampant consumption of junk food form a critical discussion topic when attempting to understand when addressing the issue of junk food. Also, it is essential to recognize that junk food is causing children to have a shorter life expectancy and will help explain why children should avoid junk food. The cost of addressing the complications brought about by junk food should also be addressed when explaining the need to keep children from consuming junk food. Also, there is a need to recognize that tax money is going towards the expenses associated with junk food, and helps explain why children should avoid junk food. Children should avoid junk food because it has an addictive, nature leads to many diseases and adds on the cost of dealing with the impacts of junk food…
Food for thought review The article “Food for thought (and for credit)” by Jennifer Grossman talks about how families can use home economics to avoid the risks related to health, more so obesity. She talks bout how home economic can be impactful to all the members of the family in the journey towards healthy living. She covers other authors who have explored the same issue and gives her perspective. Jennifer also has made sure to be more practical in using statistics instead of mere approximations to make her article more appropriate. In this essay, I will be making different evaluations, first on the rhetorical situation, involving the interpretation of background information. Secondly will be an analysis of the purpose of the writer in writing the article while assessing the relationship to her audience. And lastly, an assessment of the writer’s language in passing information. In this article, the author, Jennifer, is responding to the poor eating and planning habits that are prevailing among families in the contemporary world. There has been a rise in the rates of obesity, a condition…
What food do you consider healthy for your pet? There has been so much debate on the best place to get food for your pet. Some people believe that only the food recommended by your vet is the best for your fur friend. Other believe that homemade is the best and economical. While others feel pet food in the supermarkets are similar to junk food.🙂 [unique_solution]Where do you buy food for your pet or do you prefer homemade food?❤️
Tsingtao Brewery Company Introduction Tsingtao Brewery Company is among the most celebrated organizations located in China. As such, it is the oldest brewery company in the nation. Managers registered the company in 1993. Later on, the company was enlisted in the international stock exchange market. Tsingtao Brewery Company was the first local entity to join international stock market. After numerous years of operation, the company successfully joined 2008 Beijing Olympic Games team as a patron. The workers mission is to offer quality services and products to the clients. It aids in luring potential customers readily available in the business environment. Also, the organization’s goals are achieved within the required timeframe. Tsingtao Brewery Company risk factor Economic risk factors The overall economic growth rate has recently dropped within the past few years. Regardless of the fact that people’s living standards has gradually improved, the barley export volume has also decrease as well. On the other hand, the Chinese barley demand has increased lately. Tsingtao Brewery Company should ensure that they produce increased quantity of beer targeting the large importers in the…