Case – Good Example 2
Case 2 General Electric: Ecomagination as a CSR Initiative
SUMMARY
After a meeting in 2002, General Electric was being accused of not caring enough about the environment according to several religious groups. Jeffrey Immelt, the CEO of General Electric, introduced a new program to his company in 2005. This new program is known as Ecomagination. Ecomagination, according to Immelt, is to utilize the resources and experiences of the company in responding to environmental concerns of GE’s stakeholders. This program began by trying to count all of GE’s global warming emissions, but quickly spread to other processes showing that financial and environmental performance could work together.
After the launch of Immelt’s new program, Ecomagination, Immelt still did not impress the GE shareholders. Tom Borelli, a spokesman for the Free Enterprise Action Firm (FEAF), thinks that Mr. Immelt is distracted from focusing his attention on General Electric. In 2006, FEAF withheld their support of approving Jeffrey Immelt as a director.
In 2010, it was very apparent that Mr. Immelt and the GE management team needed to focus more on the profitability and environmental response of the Ecomagination program. According to Immelt, he launched this program to try and boost economic growth. GE’s Ecomagination is committed to developing eco-friendly products and solutions that will help their shareholders. The bottom line is that Ecomagination was put into effect to create products and services that were profitable and eco-friendly.
INTERNAL ANALYSIS
Strengths
General Electric is a multinational company that is a major competitor to industries all over the world. GE offers their customers products and services in a wide range of categories such as aircraft maintenance, water processing, and power generation to name a few. GE has to continue to be innovative when coming up with new products and services for their customers. With that being said, the creation of Ecomagination has brought about a strength for GE in the form of innovation. I think that if GE continues to innovate new and unique programs like Ecomagination they will continue to be successful in boosting economic growth worldwide.
Another strength for Immelt’s Ecomagination program is the advancement of green technologies. “Going Green” is a phrase used when companies want to protect the environment and use more energy efficient products. GE’s Ecomagination is doing just that; going green. Ecomagination was created to offer profitable services and products that were more ecologically sound. I think that the Ecomagination program provides an economic value to the company that not many companies have. Although there are more and more companies that are attempting to “go green”, I believe that GE has a competitive advantage with Ecomagination and other innovative ideas that will provide long term advantages over other industries in the same market. With the launch of Eco ...
Eco-Engineering The Grass IsAlways GreenerYes, the .docxjack60216
Eco-Engineering: The Grass Is
Always Greener
Yes, the title of this chapter has a dual meaning. Among senior execu-tives at global corporations, eco-engineering is already seen as astrategic imperative—even though the practice of eco-engineering is
not yet clearly understood by engineers. At the same time, many companies
feel constant pressure to prove that their “green” initiatives are greener than
their competitors’, leading to an upward spiral in greenwashing.
The net result is confusion. It can be difficult for engineers, executives, and
consumers to distinguish between an environmentally responsible project and
a plain old-fashioned PR grab. If you’re an engineer who’s really interested
in making a positive environmental impact, what should you focus on? Here
are a few suggestions, based on lessons learned from the real world of eco-
engineering.
Carbon Neutrality: Good Start but Not Enough
Corporate sustainability leaders tend to be a collaborative group. They are
open to sharing ideas, swapping stories, and growing their networks of col-
leagues in other companies. And that’s a great thing, because those of us who
deal with corporate sustainability on a daily basis know we’re in uncharted
territory and that we’re all learning as we go. We understand it’s in every-
one’s best interest if the overall economy becomes more sustainable. After all,
when it comes to climate changes there aren’t winners and losers—ultimately
we’ll either all win or all lose.
117
11
For example, let’s say your company magically reduces the environmental
impact of its operations to nothing so that you’re able to deliver your products
and services with no impact of any kind. But in the excitement your company
decides that you have created such a big advantage through your eco-effective-
ness that you better keep it a secret and not share your magic with anyone else.
In this case, how much better off is the world? Does erasing the impact of one
company make a big difference? Unfortunately, no.
Which brings us to the subject of carbon neutrality, the term often used to
describe the goal of corporate efforts to lessen companies’ impact on the
environment. No company can reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to
zero, so the idea is that Organization A pays Organization B to plant trees,
increase energy efficiency, create green energy, or do something else with a
positive impact on GHG emissions, thus offsetting Organization A’s own car-
bon emissions.
Many companies have centered their environmental strategy on a goal of
achieving carbon neutrality. They are generally doing some efficiency proj-
ects, purchasing some green energy, and offsetting the rest. But we’ve been
looking at product and service lifecycles, and we know the part that’s within
your four walls may be only a small part of your overall impact. What about
your supply chain? What about your products in use at your customers’ facil-
ities? What about your products at the end of their usef ...
Here are 2 examples of organizations in each quadrant of the matrix given in the case:
High Social Impact, High Financial Performance:
- Starbucks: Known for ethical sourcing and environmental sustainability. Also highly profitable.
- Nestle: Committed to reducing environmental footprint while maintaining financial success.
High Social Impact, Low Financial Performance:
- Chiquita: Focused on fair trade and reducing food waste but not always financially profitable.
- Videocon: Emphasizes green products but financial performance has been mixed.
Low Social Impact, High Financial Performance:
- Apple: Very profitable but criticized for environmental and labor practices in supply chain.
- McDonalds: Strong financial
This document provides an overview of GE's ecomagination initiative and 2010 annual report. The key points are:
1. GE's ecomagination initiative aims to address critical challenges like cleaner energy sources, reduced emissions, and clean water through developing innovative solutions.
2. In 2010, GE invested $1.8 billion in research and development for ecomagination products, added 22 new products, and made progress towards environmental goals like reducing emissions and water use.
3. Going forward, GE's strategy includes partnering globally to meet local needs, creating full-service solutions through partnerships, and funding ideas through open innovation initiatives.
This document discusses how some global consumer goods companies and retailers are finding that transitioning to renewable energy sources is both good for the environment and profitable. It provides examples of companies like Interface that significantly reduced costs and increased profits by adopting green strategies. The document outlines different approaches companies take to meet sustainability goals and argues that energy efficiency initiatives and renewable energy projects can have positive environmental, economic, and social impacts if combined effectively. It also analyzes factors like energy prices, technologies, incentives, capital costs, and maintenance that determine the financial feasibility and profitability of renewable energy projects.
The document discusses green technology and business initiatives in Malaysia. It outlines three main initiatives introduced by the Malaysian government: green buildings, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. The government provides incentives for businesses adopting these green technologies. However, small and medium businesses often find it difficult to utilize the initiatives due to high costs. The document suggests various ways to encourage more widespread adoption of green practices, including providing more affordable options and increasing environmental education.
Northern Virginia Community College Assignmen.docxjoyjonna282
Northern Virginia Community College
Assignment for Course:
Finance 215 – Financial Management
Submitted to:
Mark DAntonio
Submitted by:
(Name of Group goes here)
Date of Submission
MM/DD/YYYY
Title of Assignment
FIN 215 Case Study (Updated 15 May 2011)
Instructions: Read the questions very carefully because the requirements for each are specific. Each group should turn in one copy of this WORD document (email to me) with the names of the participating group members typed on the bottom of this cover page. Answer all questions fully on this document only. That is, I want to see the question below followed by your answer so I do not have to guess what you are answering. This project is worth 100 points.
CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP: I certify that the group named above equally contributed to the assignment that is attached. Any assistance received in its preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed in the paper. Any sources from which the group used data, ideas or words, either quoted directly or paraphrased is also disclosed. Please print and sign below.
Student's Signature: ______________________________________
Student's Signature: ______________________________________
Student's Signature: ______________________________________
Student's Signature: ______________________________________
Student's Signature: ______________________________________
Student's Signature: ______________________________________
Student's Signature: ______________________________________
Student's Signature: ______________________________________
IS GLOBAL WARMING AN Opportunity or trap?
Mark D. DAntonio, D.B.A. & Douglas J. Boe
Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, VA USA 22191
Abstract
Students will get an understanding of how the uncertainty of the business environment changes decisions and leads to Capital Budgeting decisions. The Case tracks the story of Gulf Electric Inc., a mid-sized electrical manufacturing firm, producing parts for utility firms and electrical products for retailers. Hurricane Katrina caused a paradigm shift for individuals and businesses. Many Post-Katrina firms were devastated but some found a golden opportunity. The case deals with how Gulf Electric might handle the business environment they encountered after the storm. It deals with how Gulf Inc. dealt with a capital budgeting project to ramp up production of home generators, pumps and other equipment.
KEYWORDS: Capital Budgeting, Net Present Value, Sunk Costs, Sensitivity analysis, Breakeven point, Global Warming, Katrina, Business Strategy
ETHICAL AND CORPORATE LOYALTY CONSIDERATIONS: Case Study Scenario CASE OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this case is to construct a model of the decision process in a firm and how opportunities can be exploited. The case presents an analysis of cash flows and a sensitivity analysis of alternatives. Basically the case is very relevant because manufacturers today often face build or buy choices.
The teaching obj ...
GE has used several taglines over the years to communicate its focus and initiatives:
- "Progress is Our Most Important Product" from 1892 focused on progress
- "Progress for People" from the 1950s emphasized progress for humanity
- "We bring Good Things to Life" from 1979 highlighted innovations
- "Imagination at Work" from 2005 promoted imagination and problem-solving
- "Ecomagination" from 2008 aimed to deliver improved economic and environmental outcomes through innovative green technologies and solutions.
(1) Climate change is caused mainly by fossil fuel emissions and poses risks to Mexico's infrastructure for food, health, and housing. Mexico has developed initiatives to address this problem.
(2) Actions in Mexico to confront climate change include the national strategy, guides for efficient housing design and appliances, and identifying efficient products.
(3) GE contributes to solving climate change through its Ecomagination program, investing over $1.5 billion by 2010 in green technologies and selling $20 billion in efficient products while reducing its own emissions.
Eco-Engineering The Grass IsAlways GreenerYes, the .docxjack60216
Eco-Engineering: The Grass Is
Always Greener
Yes, the title of this chapter has a dual meaning. Among senior execu-tives at global corporations, eco-engineering is already seen as astrategic imperative—even though the practice of eco-engineering is
not yet clearly understood by engineers. At the same time, many companies
feel constant pressure to prove that their “green” initiatives are greener than
their competitors’, leading to an upward spiral in greenwashing.
The net result is confusion. It can be difficult for engineers, executives, and
consumers to distinguish between an environmentally responsible project and
a plain old-fashioned PR grab. If you’re an engineer who’s really interested
in making a positive environmental impact, what should you focus on? Here
are a few suggestions, based on lessons learned from the real world of eco-
engineering.
Carbon Neutrality: Good Start but Not Enough
Corporate sustainability leaders tend to be a collaborative group. They are
open to sharing ideas, swapping stories, and growing their networks of col-
leagues in other companies. And that’s a great thing, because those of us who
deal with corporate sustainability on a daily basis know we’re in uncharted
territory and that we’re all learning as we go. We understand it’s in every-
one’s best interest if the overall economy becomes more sustainable. After all,
when it comes to climate changes there aren’t winners and losers—ultimately
we’ll either all win or all lose.
117
11
For example, let’s say your company magically reduces the environmental
impact of its operations to nothing so that you’re able to deliver your products
and services with no impact of any kind. But in the excitement your company
decides that you have created such a big advantage through your eco-effective-
ness that you better keep it a secret and not share your magic with anyone else.
In this case, how much better off is the world? Does erasing the impact of one
company make a big difference? Unfortunately, no.
Which brings us to the subject of carbon neutrality, the term often used to
describe the goal of corporate efforts to lessen companies’ impact on the
environment. No company can reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to
zero, so the idea is that Organization A pays Organization B to plant trees,
increase energy efficiency, create green energy, or do something else with a
positive impact on GHG emissions, thus offsetting Organization A’s own car-
bon emissions.
Many companies have centered their environmental strategy on a goal of
achieving carbon neutrality. They are generally doing some efficiency proj-
ects, purchasing some green energy, and offsetting the rest. But we’ve been
looking at product and service lifecycles, and we know the part that’s within
your four walls may be only a small part of your overall impact. What about
your supply chain? What about your products in use at your customers’ facil-
ities? What about your products at the end of their usef ...
Here are 2 examples of organizations in each quadrant of the matrix given in the case:
High Social Impact, High Financial Performance:
- Starbucks: Known for ethical sourcing and environmental sustainability. Also highly profitable.
- Nestle: Committed to reducing environmental footprint while maintaining financial success.
High Social Impact, Low Financial Performance:
- Chiquita: Focused on fair trade and reducing food waste but not always financially profitable.
- Videocon: Emphasizes green products but financial performance has been mixed.
Low Social Impact, High Financial Performance:
- Apple: Very profitable but criticized for environmental and labor practices in supply chain.
- McDonalds: Strong financial
This document provides an overview of GE's ecomagination initiative and 2010 annual report. The key points are:
1. GE's ecomagination initiative aims to address critical challenges like cleaner energy sources, reduced emissions, and clean water through developing innovative solutions.
2. In 2010, GE invested $1.8 billion in research and development for ecomagination products, added 22 new products, and made progress towards environmental goals like reducing emissions and water use.
3. Going forward, GE's strategy includes partnering globally to meet local needs, creating full-service solutions through partnerships, and funding ideas through open innovation initiatives.
This document discusses how some global consumer goods companies and retailers are finding that transitioning to renewable energy sources is both good for the environment and profitable. It provides examples of companies like Interface that significantly reduced costs and increased profits by adopting green strategies. The document outlines different approaches companies take to meet sustainability goals and argues that energy efficiency initiatives and renewable energy projects can have positive environmental, economic, and social impacts if combined effectively. It also analyzes factors like energy prices, technologies, incentives, capital costs, and maintenance that determine the financial feasibility and profitability of renewable energy projects.
The document discusses green technology and business initiatives in Malaysia. It outlines three main initiatives introduced by the Malaysian government: green buildings, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. The government provides incentives for businesses adopting these green technologies. However, small and medium businesses often find it difficult to utilize the initiatives due to high costs. The document suggests various ways to encourage more widespread adoption of green practices, including providing more affordable options and increasing environmental education.
Northern Virginia Community College Assignmen.docxjoyjonna282
Northern Virginia Community College
Assignment for Course:
Finance 215 – Financial Management
Submitted to:
Mark DAntonio
Submitted by:
(Name of Group goes here)
Date of Submission
MM/DD/YYYY
Title of Assignment
FIN 215 Case Study (Updated 15 May 2011)
Instructions: Read the questions very carefully because the requirements for each are specific. Each group should turn in one copy of this WORD document (email to me) with the names of the participating group members typed on the bottom of this cover page. Answer all questions fully on this document only. That is, I want to see the question below followed by your answer so I do not have to guess what you are answering. This project is worth 100 points.
CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP: I certify that the group named above equally contributed to the assignment that is attached. Any assistance received in its preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed in the paper. Any sources from which the group used data, ideas or words, either quoted directly or paraphrased is also disclosed. Please print and sign below.
Student's Signature: ______________________________________
Student's Signature: ______________________________________
Student's Signature: ______________________________________
Student's Signature: ______________________________________
Student's Signature: ______________________________________
Student's Signature: ______________________________________
Student's Signature: ______________________________________
Student's Signature: ______________________________________
IS GLOBAL WARMING AN Opportunity or trap?
Mark D. DAntonio, D.B.A. & Douglas J. Boe
Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, VA USA 22191
Abstract
Students will get an understanding of how the uncertainty of the business environment changes decisions and leads to Capital Budgeting decisions. The Case tracks the story of Gulf Electric Inc., a mid-sized electrical manufacturing firm, producing parts for utility firms and electrical products for retailers. Hurricane Katrina caused a paradigm shift for individuals and businesses. Many Post-Katrina firms were devastated but some found a golden opportunity. The case deals with how Gulf Electric might handle the business environment they encountered after the storm. It deals with how Gulf Inc. dealt with a capital budgeting project to ramp up production of home generators, pumps and other equipment.
KEYWORDS: Capital Budgeting, Net Present Value, Sunk Costs, Sensitivity analysis, Breakeven point, Global Warming, Katrina, Business Strategy
ETHICAL AND CORPORATE LOYALTY CONSIDERATIONS: Case Study Scenario CASE OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this case is to construct a model of the decision process in a firm and how opportunities can be exploited. The case presents an analysis of cash flows and a sensitivity analysis of alternatives. Basically the case is very relevant because manufacturers today often face build or buy choices.
The teaching obj ...
GE has used several taglines over the years to communicate its focus and initiatives:
- "Progress is Our Most Important Product" from 1892 focused on progress
- "Progress for People" from the 1950s emphasized progress for humanity
- "We bring Good Things to Life" from 1979 highlighted innovations
- "Imagination at Work" from 2005 promoted imagination and problem-solving
- "Ecomagination" from 2008 aimed to deliver improved economic and environmental outcomes through innovative green technologies and solutions.
(1) Climate change is caused mainly by fossil fuel emissions and poses risks to Mexico's infrastructure for food, health, and housing. Mexico has developed initiatives to address this problem.
(2) Actions in Mexico to confront climate change include the national strategy, guides for efficient housing design and appliances, and identifying efficient products.
(3) GE contributes to solving climate change through its Ecomagination program, investing over $1.5 billion by 2010 in green technologies and selling $20 billion in efficient products while reducing its own emissions.
The document discusses how implementing a corporate environmental responsibility (CER) plan can benefit companies in several ways. It can increase a company's triple bottom line of profit, people, and planet by reducing energy costs. It also leads to healthier and happier employees who want to work for environmentally responsible companies. Having a strong CER plan also provides good public relations and marketing opportunities to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. The document provides examples of financial incentives for companies to invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies through tax credits.
This document provides a case study analysis of General Electric's (GE) international business and preferred entry modes into foreign countries over time. It describes GE's historical preference for acquisitions and greenfield investments over joint ventures due to a desire for full control. However, in the early 2000s, GE began preferring joint ventures to gain market access and share risks and costs. The document analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of each entry mode for GE and recommends clearly defining joint venture terms to avoid misunderstandings between partners.
General Electric - Strategic Audit AssignmentTim Enalls
This document provides a strategic audit of General Electric (GE) and its eight business units. It discusses GE's current situation, including financial performance, strategies, and policies. GE achieved growth in profits, cash flows, and shareholder returns in 2012. The company aims to be an infrastructure leader and invest in areas like oil & gas, healthcare, and software. GE also emphasizes social responsibility, ethical practices, and compliance with regulations. The board of directors provides oversight and receives regular briefings on key issues.
The document discusses 8 business reasons for companies to implement climate change programs led by environmental professionals:
1. It can reduce significant expenses by cutting costs from fuel/electricity use and generating revenue from carbon credits.
2. It allows companies to create new green products and capture growing demand, working with product development and marketing.
3. It can impress customers and suppliers increasingly focused on supply chain carbon footprints.
4. It can boost employee morale by giving them a cause to support at work and home.
5. It can help gain approvals for future projects by building trust with environmental groups.
6. Improving efficiency through emissions cuts boosts profits and avoids regulations.
Discusses the importance of b-to-b marketting and a strong b-to-b brand to ge.
It also discusses if the campaigns of ge have successfully communicated ge's focus on its new endeavors.
1. The document discusses General Electric's (GE) ecomagination initiative which aims to double investments in clean energy and reduce GE's environmental impact through goals like lowering greenhouse gas emissions and energy/water usage.
2. Ecomagination has helped GE develop green technologies since the 1870s and aims to inspire a sustainable energy future through programs, teams, and processes to track progress.
3. The initiative has benefited GE through new customers and products, policy influence, and improved reputation while helping solve environmental problems.
Strategies for Having a Low Impact on the Environment andor Gre.docxmckellarhastings
Strategies for Having a Low Impact on the Environment and/or Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Welcome
1
The company's responsibility is to meet customer demands.
Lowering water use, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, use of single-use plastics, and trash in general (Gillingham & Stock, 2018).
Increased reliance on sustainable resources.
Recycle materials, and renewable energy sources to control energy usage.
Reducing harmful environmental effects, such as by sponsoring research, planting trees, and making donations to organizations that support similar causes.
Business’ Obligations to the Environment Local Community
The idea that businesses should act in a way that is as ecologically beneficial as feasible is known as environmental responsibility. This type of corporate social responsibility is one of the most prevalent (Gillingham & Stock, 2018). The business strives to practice environmental responsibility by lowering pollutants, greenhouse gas emissions, the usage of single-use plastics, water use, and general waste. By relying more on sustainable resources, recycled or partially recycled materials, and renewable energy sources, it will control energy use. Additionally, it will reduce any adverse environmental effects, for instance, by sponsoring research, planting trees, and making donations to charities that support the environment.
2
Business’ Obligations to the Environment Local Community
Making sure a company runs ethically and fairly is part of having ethical responsibility.
When an organization embraces ethical responsibility, it aspires to act ethically by treating all parties fairly
Including the leadership, investors, employees, suppliers, and customers.
There are numerous ways for the business to embrace ethical responsibility (Rajamani et al., 2021).
The business may set its own, higher minimum wage
Making sure a company runs ethically and fairly is part of having ethical responsibility. When an organization embraces ethical responsibility, it aspires to act ethically by treating all parties fairly, including the leadership, investors, employees, suppliers, and customers. There are numerous ways for the business to embrace ethical responsibility (Rajamani et al., 2021). For instance, if the state or federally mandated minimum wage is not enough to support a family, a business may set its own, higher minimum wage. The company may also demand that goods, ingredients, supplies, or parts be sourced in accordance with free trade principles. Therefore, the business will have procedures in place to make sure they are not purchasing goods made using child labor or slavery in this area.
3
Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Effects
Pollution and carbon emissions have long been problems for the trucking sector.
Natural greenhouse gas emissions from trucks that consume fossil fuels, such diesel, are quite high (Ball, 2021).
The environment is severely harmed by this.
As more customers and companies look to green practices, t.
This document discusses business models for green products and services. There are two basic business models: 1) differentiation to earn higher margins than competitors by offering organic or green products, and 2) driving down costs to be the most cost-efficient supplier. Examples are given of companies like Whole Foods and Clorox that have successfully used these green business models. The document also discusses how to evaluate whether companies are genuinely helping the environment or just "greenwashing" to earn higher margins without real improvements. Students are assigned to propose a greener product or service idea for a class competition.
This document discusses the need to update economic models to better analyze the long-term effects of large-scale recovery packages and the transition to a green economy. It notes that while current models can assess climate change impacts, they are not well-suited to model the circular economy or information services sector. The document recommends that models incorporate more accurate representations of production functions, wealth creation, capital mobility, recycling processes, and material flow accounting in order to provide useful analysis and policy advice on a sustainable recovery.
Individual and companies are not totally aware of the meaning of energy conservation. The energy consumption reaches alarming levels in some states, and billions of devices sitting idle in “standby” mode waste vast amounts of energy. Measures need to be made around the world to reduce this unnecessary power consumption, and unplugging these devices can be a start. But a more efficient method for reducing power consumption is installing software programs to monitor and totally control the energy use.
The document discusses green strategies and environmental sustainability in business. It begins by defining a green strategy as having a positive environmental impact while complementing existing business strategies. It then discusses the evolution of green consumerism and environmental regulations. Various models for determining a company's green position are presented. The core pressures model identifies three main pressures driving green strategies: cost cutting, CSR, and legal. It also discusses centralization vs decentralization of environmental decision making. Factors for a successful triple bottom line model include community, environment, financial, supportability, practicality, and economics. Case studies of specific companies' green strategies in different industries are provided. The conclusion emphasizes that a comprehensive approach considering all stakeholders leads to true sustainability.
Sustainable Times Issue 6
When planning the Summer issue of Sustainable Times, an article on window film (see page 14) seemed an obvious
choice. We felt sure that readers sweltering in un-drenched, south-facing offices would respond well to the message that window film can create a cooler working environment, while managers in modern offices would be attracted by its potential to lower air conditioning bills. Well, this summer hasn’t turned out quite as expected.
Imtech ICT provides energy assessment services to help businesses develop carbon management plans and reduce energy costs. The assessment involves an online survey, report on areas for improvement, and consultation to establish goals. Key areas for improvement include energy consumption, workplace culture, customer/shareholder impact, travel policies and more. Imtech can help clients achieve smarter energy solutions and a more sustainable future through their expertise in electrical, ICT and mechanical services.
Why Sustainability is Crucial Amongst Solar Firms.pptxSaraKurian3
The solar industry places paramount importance on sustainability, dedicated to addressing climate change. Despite being a renewable energy provider, such as a solar panel manufacturing company, it may appear paradoxical that their operations can contribute to environmental harm. Depending on their choices, these practices could lead to notable waste, habitat destruction, and carbon emissions. This is particularly alarming considering the swift expansion of the solar power sector and its potential for continued growth.
How Can Tech Companies Succeed By Adopting Sustainability_.pdfAnil
Tech companies can succeed by adopting sustainability through various strategies and initiatives that address environmental, social, and economic concerns. Here are some key ways in which tech companies can integrate sustainability into their business practices
The business of sustainability putting it into practiceZubin Poonawalla
Sustainability issues like environmental, social, and governance factors are becoming increasingly important for companies to consider strategically. Integrating sustainability into business models can help companies capture value in areas like returns on capital, growth, and risk management. Leading companies treat sustainability as a top priority and systematically pursue opportunities in areas like sustainable operations, products/services, and value chains. Doing so helps optimize costs and drives innovation to tap new markets and customers. Fully integrating sustainability requires understanding impacts across the entire value chain and actively seeking ways to invest in growth opportunities arising from sustainability trends.
Green Rush: The Economic Imperative for SustainabilityCognizant
Green business is good business, according to our recent research, whether for companies monetizing tech tools used for sustainability or for those that see the impact of these initiatives on business goals.
The document provides an overview of the history and operations of General Electric (GE). It details how GE was formed through a merger in 1892 and grew to become a multinational conglomerate. It also describes some of the key people who led GE, including Thomas Edison, Jack Welch, and current CEO Jeffrey Immelt, and how their leadership and strategies transformed the company.
Going Green: A Holistic Approach to Transform Business IJMIT JOURNAL
In recent years environmental and energy conservation issues have taken the central theme in the global business arena. The reality of rising energy cost and their impact on international affairs coupled with the different kinds of environmental issues has shifted the social and economic consciousness of the business community. Hence, the business community is now in search of an eco-friendly business model. This paper highlights the concept of green business and their needs in the current global scenario.
What appropriate sources of information did you use in finding your .docxwendolynhalbert
What appropriate sources of information did you use in finding your student-contributed resource?
At this early stage in the process of investigating a topic, what advantages do you see in conducting research to discover various factors associated with the topic?
In what ways does the ability to conduct research strengthen your understanding of the city?
http://search.proquest.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/docview/741088853?accountid=14872
I have enclosed my student-contributed resource doc
2+3 paragraphs
.
Western Civilization before The Thirty Years WarInstructions .docxwendolynhalbert
Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War
Instructions:
Please choose one question from each section to answer for your exam. This will mean that you will answer a total of four questions, each worth 25 points.
Please know that your responses must be at least
10 sentences long
. While using short, quoted phrases is fine to help support your ideas, your answers must be written mostly in your own words. Any quoting you include must be properly cited.
Please choose
ONE
of the following questions to answer.
1.
Who were the Sea Peoples? What did they do and why are they important to ancient history?
2.
Who were the Stoics and Epicureans? What did each believe? Why would the Hellenistic rulers have supported the Stoics over the Epicureans?
3.
How did the Neo-Assyrian kings' treatment of their own people as well as those they conquered contribute to their eventual downfall?
4.
Public religious tradition in ancient Greece was observed in public sacrifices and festivals. How was personal, private religious devotion demonstrated? Provide at least two specific examples.
Please choose
ONE
of the following questions to answer.
1.
During the Second Punic War, and especially in light of Cannae, Hannibal could be called the general who won the battle but lost the war. Why is this so?
2.
What was Arianism and how did the Council of Nicaea in 325 attempts to resolve the issue? When was the issue actually resolved?
3.
Why were 11th century Muslim traders able to conduct business in such far-flung places as Baghdad, Cordoba and Cairo?
4.
What was the Concordat of Worms (1122)? What impact did it have on Church-State relations in the Holy Roman Empire?
Please choose
ONE
of the following questions to answer.
1.
What was scholasticism? What was Thomas Aquinas' role in the movement?
2.
What is the difference between the parliament of Paris and the French Estates-General? How did the Estates-General come into existence?
3.
What was the Jacquerie of 1358? Explain its causes and results.
4.
What were the four phases of the Hundred Years' War? What were the key events of the final phase?
Please choose
ONE
of the following questions to answer.
1.
Why was the idea of translating the Bible into the vernacular languages so controversial? What happened to people who tried to write / publish a vernacular Bible? Provide at least two examples of people who attempted this and explain whether they were successful.
2.
While the almost constant fighting during the Thirty Years' War devastated central Europe, the situation was made worse by the new armies put into the field by the various rulers. What changes in the military made matters worse for ordinary civilians?
3.
Explain how Nicolaus Copernicus, Johannes Kepler and Galileo Galilei each challenged the view of the universe that was based on Ptolemy's work.
4.
Sir Francis Bacon and René Descartes both helped to promote the prestige of the scientific metho.
More Related Content
Similar to Case – Good Example 2Case 2 General Electric Ecomagination as a.docx
The document discusses how implementing a corporate environmental responsibility (CER) plan can benefit companies in several ways. It can increase a company's triple bottom line of profit, people, and planet by reducing energy costs. It also leads to healthier and happier employees who want to work for environmentally responsible companies. Having a strong CER plan also provides good public relations and marketing opportunities to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. The document provides examples of financial incentives for companies to invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies through tax credits.
This document provides a case study analysis of General Electric's (GE) international business and preferred entry modes into foreign countries over time. It describes GE's historical preference for acquisitions and greenfield investments over joint ventures due to a desire for full control. However, in the early 2000s, GE began preferring joint ventures to gain market access and share risks and costs. The document analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of each entry mode for GE and recommends clearly defining joint venture terms to avoid misunderstandings between partners.
General Electric - Strategic Audit AssignmentTim Enalls
This document provides a strategic audit of General Electric (GE) and its eight business units. It discusses GE's current situation, including financial performance, strategies, and policies. GE achieved growth in profits, cash flows, and shareholder returns in 2012. The company aims to be an infrastructure leader and invest in areas like oil & gas, healthcare, and software. GE also emphasizes social responsibility, ethical practices, and compliance with regulations. The board of directors provides oversight and receives regular briefings on key issues.
The document discusses 8 business reasons for companies to implement climate change programs led by environmental professionals:
1. It can reduce significant expenses by cutting costs from fuel/electricity use and generating revenue from carbon credits.
2. It allows companies to create new green products and capture growing demand, working with product development and marketing.
3. It can impress customers and suppliers increasingly focused on supply chain carbon footprints.
4. It can boost employee morale by giving them a cause to support at work and home.
5. It can help gain approvals for future projects by building trust with environmental groups.
6. Improving efficiency through emissions cuts boosts profits and avoids regulations.
Discusses the importance of b-to-b marketting and a strong b-to-b brand to ge.
It also discusses if the campaigns of ge have successfully communicated ge's focus on its new endeavors.
1. The document discusses General Electric's (GE) ecomagination initiative which aims to double investments in clean energy and reduce GE's environmental impact through goals like lowering greenhouse gas emissions and energy/water usage.
2. Ecomagination has helped GE develop green technologies since the 1870s and aims to inspire a sustainable energy future through programs, teams, and processes to track progress.
3. The initiative has benefited GE through new customers and products, policy influence, and improved reputation while helping solve environmental problems.
Strategies for Having a Low Impact on the Environment andor Gre.docxmckellarhastings
Strategies for Having a Low Impact on the Environment and/or Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Welcome
1
The company's responsibility is to meet customer demands.
Lowering water use, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, use of single-use plastics, and trash in general (Gillingham & Stock, 2018).
Increased reliance on sustainable resources.
Recycle materials, and renewable energy sources to control energy usage.
Reducing harmful environmental effects, such as by sponsoring research, planting trees, and making donations to organizations that support similar causes.
Business’ Obligations to the Environment Local Community
The idea that businesses should act in a way that is as ecologically beneficial as feasible is known as environmental responsibility. This type of corporate social responsibility is one of the most prevalent (Gillingham & Stock, 2018). The business strives to practice environmental responsibility by lowering pollutants, greenhouse gas emissions, the usage of single-use plastics, water use, and general waste. By relying more on sustainable resources, recycled or partially recycled materials, and renewable energy sources, it will control energy use. Additionally, it will reduce any adverse environmental effects, for instance, by sponsoring research, planting trees, and making donations to charities that support the environment.
2
Business’ Obligations to the Environment Local Community
Making sure a company runs ethically and fairly is part of having ethical responsibility.
When an organization embraces ethical responsibility, it aspires to act ethically by treating all parties fairly
Including the leadership, investors, employees, suppliers, and customers.
There are numerous ways for the business to embrace ethical responsibility (Rajamani et al., 2021).
The business may set its own, higher minimum wage
Making sure a company runs ethically and fairly is part of having ethical responsibility. When an organization embraces ethical responsibility, it aspires to act ethically by treating all parties fairly, including the leadership, investors, employees, suppliers, and customers. There are numerous ways for the business to embrace ethical responsibility (Rajamani et al., 2021). For instance, if the state or federally mandated minimum wage is not enough to support a family, a business may set its own, higher minimum wage. The company may also demand that goods, ingredients, supplies, or parts be sourced in accordance with free trade principles. Therefore, the business will have procedures in place to make sure they are not purchasing goods made using child labor or slavery in this area.
3
Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Effects
Pollution and carbon emissions have long been problems for the trucking sector.
Natural greenhouse gas emissions from trucks that consume fossil fuels, such diesel, are quite high (Ball, 2021).
The environment is severely harmed by this.
As more customers and companies look to green practices, t.
This document discusses business models for green products and services. There are two basic business models: 1) differentiation to earn higher margins than competitors by offering organic or green products, and 2) driving down costs to be the most cost-efficient supplier. Examples are given of companies like Whole Foods and Clorox that have successfully used these green business models. The document also discusses how to evaluate whether companies are genuinely helping the environment or just "greenwashing" to earn higher margins without real improvements. Students are assigned to propose a greener product or service idea for a class competition.
This document discusses the need to update economic models to better analyze the long-term effects of large-scale recovery packages and the transition to a green economy. It notes that while current models can assess climate change impacts, they are not well-suited to model the circular economy or information services sector. The document recommends that models incorporate more accurate representations of production functions, wealth creation, capital mobility, recycling processes, and material flow accounting in order to provide useful analysis and policy advice on a sustainable recovery.
Individual and companies are not totally aware of the meaning of energy conservation. The energy consumption reaches alarming levels in some states, and billions of devices sitting idle in “standby” mode waste vast amounts of energy. Measures need to be made around the world to reduce this unnecessary power consumption, and unplugging these devices can be a start. But a more efficient method for reducing power consumption is installing software programs to monitor and totally control the energy use.
The document discusses green strategies and environmental sustainability in business. It begins by defining a green strategy as having a positive environmental impact while complementing existing business strategies. It then discusses the evolution of green consumerism and environmental regulations. Various models for determining a company's green position are presented. The core pressures model identifies three main pressures driving green strategies: cost cutting, CSR, and legal. It also discusses centralization vs decentralization of environmental decision making. Factors for a successful triple bottom line model include community, environment, financial, supportability, practicality, and economics. Case studies of specific companies' green strategies in different industries are provided. The conclusion emphasizes that a comprehensive approach considering all stakeholders leads to true sustainability.
Sustainable Times Issue 6
When planning the Summer issue of Sustainable Times, an article on window film (see page 14) seemed an obvious
choice. We felt sure that readers sweltering in un-drenched, south-facing offices would respond well to the message that window film can create a cooler working environment, while managers in modern offices would be attracted by its potential to lower air conditioning bills. Well, this summer hasn’t turned out quite as expected.
Imtech ICT provides energy assessment services to help businesses develop carbon management plans and reduce energy costs. The assessment involves an online survey, report on areas for improvement, and consultation to establish goals. Key areas for improvement include energy consumption, workplace culture, customer/shareholder impact, travel policies and more. Imtech can help clients achieve smarter energy solutions and a more sustainable future through their expertise in electrical, ICT and mechanical services.
Why Sustainability is Crucial Amongst Solar Firms.pptxSaraKurian3
The solar industry places paramount importance on sustainability, dedicated to addressing climate change. Despite being a renewable energy provider, such as a solar panel manufacturing company, it may appear paradoxical that their operations can contribute to environmental harm. Depending on their choices, these practices could lead to notable waste, habitat destruction, and carbon emissions. This is particularly alarming considering the swift expansion of the solar power sector and its potential for continued growth.
How Can Tech Companies Succeed By Adopting Sustainability_.pdfAnil
Tech companies can succeed by adopting sustainability through various strategies and initiatives that address environmental, social, and economic concerns. Here are some key ways in which tech companies can integrate sustainability into their business practices
The business of sustainability putting it into practiceZubin Poonawalla
Sustainability issues like environmental, social, and governance factors are becoming increasingly important for companies to consider strategically. Integrating sustainability into business models can help companies capture value in areas like returns on capital, growth, and risk management. Leading companies treat sustainability as a top priority and systematically pursue opportunities in areas like sustainable operations, products/services, and value chains. Doing so helps optimize costs and drives innovation to tap new markets and customers. Fully integrating sustainability requires understanding impacts across the entire value chain and actively seeking ways to invest in growth opportunities arising from sustainability trends.
Green Rush: The Economic Imperative for SustainabilityCognizant
Green business is good business, according to our recent research, whether for companies monetizing tech tools used for sustainability or for those that see the impact of these initiatives on business goals.
The document provides an overview of the history and operations of General Electric (GE). It details how GE was formed through a merger in 1892 and grew to become a multinational conglomerate. It also describes some of the key people who led GE, including Thomas Edison, Jack Welch, and current CEO Jeffrey Immelt, and how their leadership and strategies transformed the company.
Going Green: A Holistic Approach to Transform Business IJMIT JOURNAL
In recent years environmental and energy conservation issues have taken the central theme in the global business arena. The reality of rising energy cost and their impact on international affairs coupled with the different kinds of environmental issues has shifted the social and economic consciousness of the business community. Hence, the business community is now in search of an eco-friendly business model. This paper highlights the concept of green business and their needs in the current global scenario.
Similar to Case – Good Example 2Case 2 General Electric Ecomagination as a.docx (20)
What appropriate sources of information did you use in finding your .docxwendolynhalbert
What appropriate sources of information did you use in finding your student-contributed resource?
At this early stage in the process of investigating a topic, what advantages do you see in conducting research to discover various factors associated with the topic?
In what ways does the ability to conduct research strengthen your understanding of the city?
http://search.proquest.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/docview/741088853?accountid=14872
I have enclosed my student-contributed resource doc
2+3 paragraphs
.
Western Civilization before The Thirty Years WarInstructions .docxwendolynhalbert
Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War
Instructions:
Please choose one question from each section to answer for your exam. This will mean that you will answer a total of four questions, each worth 25 points.
Please know that your responses must be at least
10 sentences long
. While using short, quoted phrases is fine to help support your ideas, your answers must be written mostly in your own words. Any quoting you include must be properly cited.
Please choose
ONE
of the following questions to answer.
1.
Who were the Sea Peoples? What did they do and why are they important to ancient history?
2.
Who were the Stoics and Epicureans? What did each believe? Why would the Hellenistic rulers have supported the Stoics over the Epicureans?
3.
How did the Neo-Assyrian kings' treatment of their own people as well as those they conquered contribute to their eventual downfall?
4.
Public religious tradition in ancient Greece was observed in public sacrifices and festivals. How was personal, private religious devotion demonstrated? Provide at least two specific examples.
Please choose
ONE
of the following questions to answer.
1.
During the Second Punic War, and especially in light of Cannae, Hannibal could be called the general who won the battle but lost the war. Why is this so?
2.
What was Arianism and how did the Council of Nicaea in 325 attempts to resolve the issue? When was the issue actually resolved?
3.
Why were 11th century Muslim traders able to conduct business in such far-flung places as Baghdad, Cordoba and Cairo?
4.
What was the Concordat of Worms (1122)? What impact did it have on Church-State relations in the Holy Roman Empire?
Please choose
ONE
of the following questions to answer.
1.
What was scholasticism? What was Thomas Aquinas' role in the movement?
2.
What is the difference between the parliament of Paris and the French Estates-General? How did the Estates-General come into existence?
3.
What was the Jacquerie of 1358? Explain its causes and results.
4.
What were the four phases of the Hundred Years' War? What were the key events of the final phase?
Please choose
ONE
of the following questions to answer.
1.
Why was the idea of translating the Bible into the vernacular languages so controversial? What happened to people who tried to write / publish a vernacular Bible? Provide at least two examples of people who attempted this and explain whether they were successful.
2.
While the almost constant fighting during the Thirty Years' War devastated central Europe, the situation was made worse by the new armies put into the field by the various rulers. What changes in the military made matters worse for ordinary civilians?
3.
Explain how Nicolaus Copernicus, Johannes Kepler and Galileo Galilei each challenged the view of the universe that was based on Ptolemy's work.
4.
Sir Francis Bacon and René Descartes both helped to promote the prestige of the scientific metho.
Western Civilization – Week 7 Discussion ForumPlease choose just o.docxwendolynhalbert
Western Civilization – Week 7 Discussion Forum
Please choose just one of the following questions to answer for the Forum Assignment this week. After you post your own answer, you will need to respond to at least three of your fellow classmates' initial posts.
• Initial Post must be at least 250 words long
• Peer Responses must be at least 125 words long.
1. A medieval German proverb states: "the city air will set you free." What was "the city air" like in many medieval towns? Using what you learned from the readings, do you agree with the proverb? Why or why not?
2. During the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 1572, more than 13,000 French Protestants (Huguenots) were killed because of their religious beliefs. Based on the information in our textbook and any other research you might do, who do you think was most responsible for the religious tensions getting out of control and erupting into widespread bloodshed? Why?
3. People rarely make decisions based on one single factor. In the quest to discover new lands, establish trade routes and colonize, what do you think motivated the explorers the most? Be sure to discuss at least one specific explorer in your post.
Student Response #1 – Shannon
During the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 1572, more than 13,000 French Protestants (Huguenots) were killed because of their religious beliefs. Based on the information in our textbook and any other research you might do, who do you think was most responsible for the religious tensions getting out of control and erupting into widespread bloodshed? Why?
Based on the information in our text books, I believe that both the Catholics and the Calvinists brought the religious tensions on themselves. With the birth of new religions on the rise there then became a power struggle among the religions. The Protestant Reformation that began set the way for religious extremism. " The agreement helped maintain a relative calm in the lands of the Holy Roman Empire by granting each ruler the right to determine the religion of his territory" (Hunt, p483) This opened the doors for many religious disputes to follow as the years went on. Each war started as a religious dispute but went on to reveal other motives, like political gains, power and greed. As time went on and religion began to spread and more and more people began to covert, there became major power struggles. When the bloodshed began with the Protestants and the Catholics not too much was solved after that, during the bloodshed, Catholic mobs killed over 3000 Huguenots in Paris. These wars about religion have simply paved the way through the years for more conflict regarding religion. I can t just blame one party and pick it to be responsible , i think all parties played a role in the tension caused by religion, each person wanted to believe in what they believed in and didn’t feel like it should have to be mandated.
Student Response #2 – Raul
People rarely make decisions based on one sing.
Wendy was addicted to her morning cup of coffee. She had one cup be.docxwendolynhalbert
Wendy was addicted to her morning cup of coffee. She had one cup before leaving the house and usually picked up another cup from the coffee shop on her way to the office. This morning, the line at the coffee shop was too long; therefore, Wendy decided to get a cup of coffee from the vending machine at work. The coffee was so hot that Wendy dropped it all over herself and was badly burned. Wendy filed suit against the vending company, the manufacturer of the vending machine, the owner of the building and the distributor of the coffee. What rights does Wendy have? Explain Wendy’s case against each party and possible defenses by each defendant.
.
WEEK 8 – EXERCISESEnter your answers in the spaces pro.docxwendolynhalbert
WEEK 8 – EXERCISES
Enter your answers in the spaces provided. Save the file using your last name as the beginning of the file name (e.g., ruf_week8_exercises) and submit via “Assignments.” When appropriate,
show your work
. You can do the work by hand, scan/take a digital picture, and attach that file with your work.
1.
A researcher plans a study in which a crucial step is offering participants a food reward. It is important that the three food rewards be equal in appeal. Thus, a prestudy was designed in which participants were asked which of the rewards they preferred. Of the 60 participants, 16 preferred cupcakes, 26 preferred candy bars, and 18 favored dried apricots. Do these scores suggest that the different foods are differentially preferred by people in general? (Use the .05 significance level.)
a.Use the five steps of hypothesis testing.
b.Sketch the distribution involved.
c.Explain your findings.
2.
A high school principal wanted to know if the racial makeup of her teachers mirrored that of the student body. The student body broke down into 47% White, 28% Latino, 15% African American, and 10% other. Of the 65 teachers, 42 were White, 4 were Latino, 15 were African American, and 4 were Other. Do these results suggest that the racial makeup of the faculty members is different from that of the students? (Use the .05 significance level.)
Use the five steps of hypothesis testing and explain your findings.
3.
Please make up and discuss research examples corresponding to the various techniques introduced throughout this course. Describe a plausible study for each of the following statistical procedures, indicating how it would apply and what results you would predict. Also include information about the number of participants you would assess and how you would go about estimating effect size and statistical power (when relevant).
a.correlation
b.multiple regression
c.
t
test for independent means
d.
t
test for dependent means
e.ANOVA
f.chi square for goodness of fit
g.chi-square test for independence
SPSS ASSIGNMENT #8
Chi-Square
SPSS instructions:
Chi-Square Test for Goodness of Fit:
Open SPSS
Remember that SPSS assumes that all the scores in a row are from the same participant. In the study presented in #1, there are 20 students, some of whom have been suspended for misbehavior. The primary conflict-resolution style used by each student is also entered. [Ignore the first variable in this analysis.]
When you have entered the data for all 20 students, move to the Variable View window and change the first variable name to “SUSPEND” and the second to “STYLE”. Set the number of decimals for both variables to zero.
Click Analyze
à
Non-Parametric Tests
à
Chi-Square
Click the variable “STYLE” and then the arrow next to the box labeled “Test Variable List” to indicate that the chi-square for goodness of fit should be conducted on the conflict-resolution style variable.
N.
Week 8The Trouble with Aid Please respond to the following.docxwendolynhalbert
Week 8
"The Trouble with Aid"
Please respond to the following:
Based on the lecture and Webtext materials, address the following:
Identify the most significant problems with the way foreign aid is presently dispensed by international lending institutions. Then, discuss at least three (3) recommendations that you would make to remedy this situation so that food, medical, and financial assistance actually reaches the poor.
Week 9
"Rocky Road"
Please respond to the following:
Based on the lecture and Webtext materials, address the following:
Some of the most serious abuses taking place in developing countries deal with child labor, human slavery, sweatshops, bad governance, and environmental degradation. Select one (1) developing country, and examine the extent to which two (2) of these five (5) issues are occurring. Support your response with specific examples.
Week 10
"Act Local"
Please respond to the following:
Based on the lecture and Webtext materials, address the following:
Select one (1) developing country, and discuss the fundamental actions that the leadership of the selected country is — or is not — taking to improve the living standards of its people. Next, using this same country, cite one (1) specific example of progress or regress that its government is making in terms of the economy, the political system, and the environment.
.
Week 8 Assignment 2 SubmissionInstructionsIf you are usi.docxwendolynhalbert
Week 8 Assignment 2 Submission
Instructions
If you are using the Blackboard Mobile Learn IOS App, please click "View in Browser."
Students
, please view the "Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment" in the Student Center.
Instructors
, training on how to grade is within the Instructor Center.
Click the link above to submit your assignment.
Assignment 2: Religious Health Care
Due Week 8 and worth 200 points
Religious Health Care operates in a community of 225,000, called Middleville. Summary statistics on Religious and its competitors, from the AHA Guide, are shown in Table 1. All of the organizations in the area are not-for-profit. Although Samaritan Hospital and Protestant Hospital have religious origins, they now view themselves as secular, not-for-profit organizations.
Table 1: Middleville Health Care Systems
Name
Beds
Admissions
Census
OP Visits
Births
Expenses (000)
Personnel
Religious
575
13,000
350
221,000
2300
$125,000
2000
Samaritan
380
17,000
260
175,000
1200
$130,000
1875
Protestant
350
10,000
180
40,000
900
$80,000
1200
The governing board of Religious hired a consulting company to evaluate its strategic performance. As part of the consultant’s evaluation, several leaders of Religious’ units were asked their perspective of the organization’s performance.
You are working for the consultant. Your job is to identify the issues from the response that should be considered further by the consultant team and possibly discussed with the governing board and the CEO. The firm has a rule, “Never offer a criticism or negative finding without suggesting how the client organization can correct it,” so you must indicate what sort of correction would be recommended as part of your list. Because you know there were about two dozen other interviews, you decide you should rank your issues in importance, to make sure the most critical are discussed.
Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
Describe the five (5) important elements of the governing board’ s agenda for areas of improvement in core functions.
Many organizations now use a balanced scorecard or multiple dimensions of performance measurement, such as productivity, profit, market trends, quality, patient satisfaction, and worker satisfaction. Describe three (3) key performance dimensions (other than those mentioned here) and include specific measures that Religious Health Care could use to improve overall institutional performance.
Determine the performance measures Religious Health Care could use to evaluate nursing staff performance in its Emergency Room. Explain the rationale for each performance measure.
Suggest the steps that should be taken next by Religious Health Care to get better at managing specific patient groups. Explain the rationale for each step.
Decide what strategies Religious Health Care could implement to enhance its public image and increase market share. Explain the rationale for each strategy.
Describe two (2) technology-based data-collection strategie.
Week1Writing SituationsOct 21 - Oct 27 15 pointsTasks.docxwendolynhalbert
This document outlines the tasks, readings, and assignments for Week 1 of a writing course. Students are expected to read chapters from "The Student Writer" on editing, criticism, and styles of writing. They must also complete an exercise on grammar, write a persuasive essay, and finalize a learning team charter by the end of the week. The objectives for the week are to apply rhetorical strategies to persuasive writing and utilize different writing styles appropriately.
Week 8 -- Provide an example of some form of misrepresentation in me.docxwendolynhalbert
Week 8 -- Provide an example of some form of misrepresentation in media over the years (includes: staging news, re-creations, selective editing and fictional methods). Give some background for context and answer; why, in your opinion is this an example of misrepresentation and why is it egregious? Provide the link to the example.
Additionally for the Week 8 discussion, consider media bias. Both conservative and liberal sides claim that there is media bias (to the other side of their beliefs) yet, it is evident that there is bias on both sides. It is no secret that the traditional views of the following 3 media outlets are as follows: Fox News--Conservative/Right, MSNBC--Liberal/Left, CNN--Moderate. A) Track a relatively current news story and report to the class the way the 3 media outlets presented the story. Were there surprises to you in your findings? B) Also pick one additional media outlet of your choice (perhaps NPR, AL JAZEERA , or BBC) and look at their perspective of the same story. Please comment on at least 3 of your classmates' postings with questions or thoughtful, respectful, thorough responses.
.
WEEK 7 – EXERCISES Enter your answers in the spaces pr.docxwendolynhalbert
WEEK 7 – EXERCISES
Enter your answers in the spaces provided. Save the file using your last name as the beginning of the file name (e.g., ruf_week6_exercises) and submit via “Assignments.” When appropriate,
show your work
. You can do the work by hand, scan/take a digital picture, and attach that file with your work.
A sports researcher gave a standard written test of eating habits to 12 randomly selected professionals, four each from baseball, football, and basketball. The results were as follows:
Eating Habits Scores
Baseball Players
Football Players
Basketball Players
34
27
35
18
28
44
21
67
47
65
42
61
Is there a difference in eating habits among professionals in the three sports? (Use the .05 significance level.)
a.
Use the five steps of hypothesis testing.
b.
Sketch the distribution involved.
c.
Determine effect size.
2.
To study the effectiveness of treatments for insomnia, a sleep researcher conducted a study with 12 participants.
Four participants were instructed to count sheep (Sheep Condition), four were told to concentrate on their breathing (Breathing Condition), and four were not given any special instructions. Over the next few days, measures were taken of how many minutes it took each participant to fall asleep. The average times for the participants in the Sheep Condition were 14, 28, 27, and 31; for those in the Breathing Condition, 25, 22, 17, and 14; and for those in the control condition, 45, 33, 30, and 41.
Do these results suggest that the different techniques have different effects?
(Use the .05 significance level.)
a.
Use the five steps of hypothesis testing.
b.
Sketch the distribution involved.
c.
Figure the effect size of the study.
d.
Explain your findings (including the logic of comparing within-group to between-group population variance estimates, how each of these is figured, and the
F
distribution).
High school juniors planning to attend college were randomly assigned to view one of four videos about a particular college, each differing according to what aspect of college life was emphasized: athletics, social life, scholarship, or artistic/cultural opportunities. After viewing the videos, the students took a test measuring their desire to attend this college. The results were as follows:
Desire to Attend this College
Athletics
Social Life
Scholarship
Art/Cultural
68
89
74
76
56
78
82
71
69
81
79
69
70
77
80
65
Do these results suggest that the type of activity emphasized in a college film affects desire to attend that college? (Use the .01 significance level.)
a.
Use the five steps of hypothesis testing.
b.
Sketch the distribution involved.
c.
Figure the effect size of the study.
d.
Explain the logic of what you have done to a person who is unfamiliar with the analysis of variance.
A team of psychologists designed a study in which 12 psychiatric patients diagnosed as having generalized anxiety disorder were randomly assigned to one of three new types of th.
weeks Discussion link in the left navigation.Description and .docxwendolynhalbert
The Hawthorne study found that changes in working conditions, such as improved lighting or breaks, temporarily increased productivity regardless of the specific changes. This showed that the social and psychological aspects of work are important. Current HR functions aim to understand and motivate employees through factors like inclusion, communication, and work culture. The study highlighted the impact of social and psychological factors on work and the need to consider these aspects to improve productivity and employee well-being.
Week1. Basics of Critical Thinking. 7 daysWeek1Basics of Critica.docxwendolynhalbert
This document outlines a 5-week course on critical thinking and decision-making. Week 1 focuses on basics of critical thinking. Week 2 covers problem identification and formulation. Week 3 is about creativity. Week 4 is dedicated to decision-making. Week 5 examines critical thinking and decision-making outcomes. Each week includes required readings, presentations, videos, quizzes, and assignments designed to help students meet the weekly learning objectives.
Week-2Here I attached two file. First one is poem file. In thi.docxwendolynhalbert
Week-2
Here I attached two file. First one is
poem file
. In this file you can choose any poem whatever you like..
Second one is
format file
….in this file you can see how to make proper format and how to write it.
Even I explain Format here.
How to make it
Format:
1)
Choose any one poem from attachment and put the title.
Than
2)
Make a poem in your own words means (imitate).
Give the title my poem I imitated
and poem title. This poem must be in your own word it should not copy with others.
Give title
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3)
Give all five question answer in brief in your words regarding poems.
Poetry Writing Analysis
In a well-crafted essay of three to four pages (excluding the pages on which your own poem and the poem you are working with are placed), refer to our lecture and consider the following questions.
1.
Does your poem extend or argue with the tradition of the poem you selected to imitate?
2.
What relationship to historical context does your primary poem bear?
3.
What relationship to historical context does your own poem bear?
4.
What is the role your reader plays as a participant in creating the poem’s meaning?
5.
Look at William Wordsworth’s
Preface to the Second Edition of Lyrical Ballads
, particularly his concept of “the overflow of powerful emotion...recollected in tranquility” compared to T. S. Eliot’s
Tradition and the Individual Talent
, in which he rejects emotion: “It is neither emotion, nor recollection, nor, without distortion of meaning, tranquility” from which poetry is crafted.
(These essays are online and easily found.)
This assignment asks you to understand the lecture material fully. You may wish to read Wordsworth’s essay,
Preface to the Second Edition of Lyrical Ballads
and T. S. Eliot’s
Tradition and the Individual Talent
on your own. Both essays are available online. It is recommended that you not conduct research outside of your text and the essays mentioned above, and that all sources used must be scrupulously cited in APA format.
.
Week 7 Exercise Prosocial BehaviorMuch of what we tend to focus.docxwendolynhalbert
Week 7 Exercise: Prosocial Behavior
Much of what we tend to focus on when we study social psychology are topics that often have a negative connotation such as conformity, prejudice, aggression or obedience. A huge component of the study of social psychology; however, focuses on prosocial behavior – behaviors that focus on compassion and helping others. For this activity, you will focus on this more uplifting aspect of social psychology. Topics that fall under the area of prosocial behavior include altruism, helping, bystander intervention, empathy, and compassion, among others.
For this exercise, pick one day and seek to structure your thoughts and behaviors entirely around helping others. With each interaction or action you take, pause to think and ask yourself "is there a way I might help another here?" Hold a door for someone, offer your seat, share a smile, give a sincere compliment, show empathy to another, attempt to be more patient or understanding, etc. Your efforts should be in social settings that involve interactions with others (rather than something such as donating to a charity for instance). The goal is to be as thoughtfully prosocial in your interactions throughout the day as possible.
At the beginning of the day, jot down your general mood, feelings, attitude, etc.
Then throughout the day, whenever possible, carry a small notebook with you or make notes in an app on your phone to jot down meaningful encounters or experiences as you attempt to engage in prosocial behaviors.
At the end of the day, again reflect and take notes on how you feel, your general mood, feelings and attitudes, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to engage in prosocial behavior outside of your home due to COVID-19 restrictions/precautions, you are encouraged to engage in such behaviors with your family/people with whom you are sheltering.
You may also engage in prosocial behavior with others virtually or through other means (e.g., through video calls, emails, etc...). This assignment will be more meaningful if you are able to engage in-person with acquaintances or strangers, but you can still find ways to make a significant difference to others even if quarantined or sheltering in place.
In a 5-7 slide PowerPoint presentation, not counting title or reference slides:
Summarize your experience. Describe the prosocial behaviors you engaged in, others' reactions to these behaviors, and your assessment of any changes in mood, attitude, good fortune, or anything else of note you experienced.
Review what you have learned about human behavior in social settings this week in your readings. Connect what you learned or experienced through your day of conscious, prosocial behavior with the terms, concepts, and theories from your research. Integrate at least two academic sources (your assigned readings/resources can comprise one of these sources), citing any references used in APA format.
Describe any new insights you gained through this exper.
Week4 Project Human Resources and Procurement Management.docxwendolynhalbert
Week4
Project Human Resources and Procurement Management
1
.
Supporting Activity: High Performing Teams
Write
a 200- to 300-word short-answer response to the following: three assignments,
• Since the success of a project rests largely on the performance of the team, what are some techniques a project manager can employ to foster a group of individuals in becoming a cohesive and high-performing team?
2
.
Supporting Activity: Outsourcing
•Under what circumstances is it ethically or not in the best interest of project morals to consider outsourcing parts of a project? Provide examples illustrating both and discuss why.
3.
Conceptualizing and Initializing the IT Project
•
Describe the five phases of the IT project methodology.
Write a 100- to 200-word short-answer response to the following:
five assignments
4
.
Conceptualizing and Initializing the IT Project
Why is it important to have deliverables for each phase of the IT project methodology?
5.
Conceptualizing and Initializing the IT Project
How can the experiences of and lessons learned by past project team members be incorporated into a project methodology?
6.
Conceptualizing and Initializing the IT Project
What are the advantages of developing a detailed project plan after a project has been approved for funding?
7.
Conceptualizing and Initializing the IT Project
Describe the conceptualize and initialize phase of the IT project methodology.
8
.
Conceptualizing and Initializing the IT Project
How can the experiences of and lessons learned by past project team members be incorporated into a project methodology?
Individual: Project Controls
The company offsite 2-day training session project is about ready to enter the execution phase. However, management has a history of being surprised with projects that finished over-budget, did not adhere to the timeline, evinced waste of resources, or did not meet expectations.
Address
your strategy for the following in a 2- to 3-page
memo
to gain their confidence in your project management abilities:
•Analyze and report unplanned changes
•Evaluate project quality
•Procedures you plan to implement for handling change control issues
•How you plan to communicate whether the project is meeting any stated performance and quality
objectives
.
Week4 Discussion
Wireless Communications
Supporting Activity: Introduction to the OSI Protocol Model Format
Write
a 200- to 300-word response to the following:
•After reviewing the concepts, pictorially model the TCP/IP protocol against the 7-layer OSI model. In your depiction, include the common protocol sections that fit in the various levels.
Supporting Activity: Introduction to Wireless
Write
a 200- to 300-word response to the following question:
•Differentiating among the protocols used in wireless (Media Access Control layer, FDMA, TDMA, and CDMA), what are the problems with existing protocols with satellite communications?
Supporting Activity: Network Operating Systems
Write
a 200- to 300-word response to the following questions:
•
What are the predominant network operating systems in use today? What are the differences between LAN and WAN operating systems?
.
Week3 Project Cost and Quality ManagementSupporting .docxwendolynhalbert
Week3
Project Cost and Quality Management
Supporting Activity: Cost and Time
Write
a 200- to 300-word short-answer response to the following:
•While cost and time are critical components of projects, how would you define the quality of a project? Provide some examples of project reporting metrics a project manager could use to measure and communicate the status of quality during a project.
Supporting Activity: Dependency Types
•Provide real-world examples of activities where each dependency type is used: finish-to-start, start-to-start, finish-to-finish, and start-to-finish.
Supporting Activity: Metrics
•Which metric does a project manager have most control over: cost variance, schedule variance, cost performance index, and schedule performance index? Explain how so. Which one does a project manager have least control over?
Write
a 100- to 200-word short-answer response to the following:
The Nature of Information Technology Projects
What is a methodology? What are the advantages of following a methodology when developing an information system? Information Technology Project Management
The Nature of Information Technology Projects
What is project management?
Conceptualizing and Initializing the IT Project
Describe the project life cycle (PLC) and the systems development life cycle (SDLC), and their relationship?
7
.
Conceptualizing and Initializing the IT Project
What is fast tracking? When should fast tracking be used? When is fast tracking not appropriate?
Conceptualizing and Initializing the IT Project
Why is it important to have deliverables for each phase of the IT project methodology?
Individual:
Project Budget
The project for the company offsite 2-day training session has been given a preliminary go-ahead. However a budget needs to be submitted for approval.
Write
a 2- to 3-page memo explaining the financial implications of your project that does the following.
• Adds costs estimates to your resources (both labor and material) – Refer to websites like the United States Department of Labor for estimates.
• Adds estimates for all task duration and sequencing of tasks (including precedence relations)
•Summarizes any relevant facts about the project duration, number or type of resources, critical task sequencing, and how duration estimates were arrived at
•Highlights if there are any milestones for your project
Include
a Microsoft® Project Gantt chart, as an attachment, showing the WBS of tasks (with dependencies) and task sequences, along with any budget or cost reports to support your memo.
Learning Team: Project Schedule
We are doing our project
Riordan Manufacturing
Choose a project involving an IT requirement with multiple tasks and human resources. This project must come from a business situation—for example, hardware procurement and installation, network acquisition, implementation, or expansion—in which each Learning Team member contributes backg.
Week Two IndividualReliability and ValidityWrite a 1,0.docxwendolynhalbert
Week Two Individual
Reliability and Validity
Write
a 1,050-word paper describing observation and measurement as they relate to human services research.
Refer
to Ch. 4 and 5 of
Beginning Behavioral Research
.
Address
each of the following points in your paper:
Define and describe the types of reliability. Provide examples of these types of reliability as they apply to human services research or to human services management research.
Define and describe the types of validity. Provide examples of these types of validity as they apply to human services research or to human services management research.
Provide examples of a data collection method and data collection instrument used in human services research. Why is it important to ensure that these data collection methods and instruments are both reliable and valid?
Provide examples of a different data collection method and a data collection instrument used in managerial research. Why is it important to ensure that these data collection methods and instruments are both reliable and valid?
Format
your paper consistent with APA guidelines and include at least two references.(and in text citations)
.
Week 7 DiscussionDiversity in the work environment promotes ac.docxwendolynhalbert
Week 7 Discussion
Diversity in the work environment promotes acceptance, respect, and teamwork despite differences in race, age, gender, language, political beliefs, religion, sexual orientation, communication styles, and other differences. Discuss the following:
What is your selected company’s stance on diversity?
If you were starting a business that required you to hire new personnel, would diversity be a priority? How important would it be to you on a list of other considerations? Explain.
Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates' posts.
.
Week Lecture - Evaluating the Quality of Financial ReportsThe coll.docxwendolynhalbert
Week Lecture - Evaluating the Quality of Financial Reports
The collapse of Enron in the early 2000s, which was a result of massive financial manipulation, gave rise to a new era of financial reporting supervision with the establishment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002. The Act required all executives to give certified and accurate financial information. Various mechanisms were put in place to reduce financial accounting irregularities (Cunningham, 2005). Managers are therefore required to have a clear understanding of the regulations put in place and the bodies which enforce them in order to conform with them accordingly.
Issuance of financial reports and sale of securities to the public is monitored by such organizations as:
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FIRA)
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has developed the financial accounting standards to be used in the U.S. since 1973. Its function is to oversee the preparation of financial reports by non-governmental entities. FASB ensures that financial statements contain information relevant for sound decision making. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been charged with the statutory authority of establishing reporting standards for U.S. public companies. Although it does not develop the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), it has power to monitor financial reporting. The SEC seeks its authority from three security laws: The Securities Act of 1933 (SEC, 2012b), The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEC, 2012c), The Investment Company Act of 1940 (SEC, 2012a), The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SEC, 2005), and The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (SEC, 2014).
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FIRA) regulates securities firms conducting business with the public in the U.S. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) develops and Publishes International Financial Reporting Standards through the help of its 15-full time members from different countries working with stakeholders all over the world.
The usefulness of financial reports to readers depends on report quality. The conceptual framework for financial reporting categorizes qualitative characteristics of financial reports into two broad categories: fundamental qualitative characteristics, which include relevance and faithful representation, and enhancing qualitative characteristics, which make financial reports more useful and include comparability, timeliness, verifiability, and understandability. Presentation of financial reporting is limited by materiality and cost constraints. There exist differences in U.S. reporting requirements and the international requirements, although efforts have been undertaken to congregate the U.S. GAAP rules with the international financial reporting rules (Oxford Analytica, 2009). Differences in U.S. reporting req.
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
Date: May 29, 2024
Tags: Information Security, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, Artificial Intelligence, GDPR
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Find out more about ISO training and certification services
Training: ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System - EN | PECB
ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence Management System - EN | PECB
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Training Courses - EN | PECB
Webinars: https://pecb.com/webinars
Article: https://pecb.com/article
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For more information about PECB:
Website: https://pecb.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pecb/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PECBInternational/
Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/PECBCERTIFICATION
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective Upskilling
Case – Good Example 2Case 2 General Electric Ecomagination as a.docx
1. Case – Good Example 2
Case 2 General Electric: Ecomagination as a CSR Initiative
SUMMARY
After a meeting in 2002, General Electric was being accused of
not caring enough about the environment according to several
religious groups. Jeffrey Immelt, the CEO of General Electric,
introduced a new program to his company in 2005. This new
program is known as Ecomagination. Ecomagination, according
to Immelt, is to utilize the resources and experiences of the
company in responding to environmental concerns of GE’s
stakeholders. This program began by trying to count all of
GE’s global warming emissions, but quickly spread to other
processes showing that financial and environmental
performance could work together.
After the launch of Immelt’s new program, Ecomagination,
Immelt still did not impress the GE shareholders. Tom Borelli,
a spokesman for the Free Enterprise Action Firm (FEAF), thinks
that Mr. Immelt is distracted from focusing his attention on
General Electric. In 2006, FEAF withheld their support of
approving Jeffrey Immelt as a director.
In 2010, it was very apparent that Mr. Immelt and the GE
management team needed to focus more on the profitability and
environmental response of the Ecomagination program.
According to Immelt, he launched this program to try and boost
economic growth. GE’s Ecomagination is committed to
developing eco-friendly products and solutions that will help
their shareholders. The bottom line is that Ecomagination was
put into effect to create products and services that were
profitable and eco-friendly.
INTERNAL ANALYSIS
Strengths
General Electric is a multinational company that is a major
competitor to industries all over the world. GE offers their
customers products and services in a wide range of categories
2. such as aircraft maintenance, water processing, and power
generation to name a few. GE has to continue to be innovative
when coming up with new products and services for their
customers. With that being said, the creation of Ecomagination
has brought about a strength for GE in the form of innovation. I
think that if GE continues to innovate new and unique programs
like Ecomagination they will continue to be successful in
boosting economic growth worldwide.
Another strength for Immelt’s Ecomagination program is the
advancement of green technologies. “Going Green” is a phrase
used when companies want to protect the environment and use
more energy efficient products. GE’s Ecomagination is doing
just that; going green. Ecomagination was created to offer
profitable services and products that were more ecologically
sound. I think that the Ecomagination program provides an
economic value to the company that not many companies have.
Although there are more and more companies that are
attempting to “go green”, I believe that GE has a competitive
advantage with Ecomagination and other innovative ideas that
will provide long term advantages over other industries in the
same market. With the launch of Ecomagination, GE has started
to push more towards their green technologies such as solar
panels and wind turbines.
I believe another strength for General Electric is their
leadership. Jeffrey Immelt took over as CEO only four days
before the horrific tragedy on September 11, 2001. With all
that was happening in the world and the change in leadership,
Immelt had to endure a lot of criticism and skeptics who had
lost their confidence in multinational corporations like GE.
Immelt had to prove himself to not only customers but GE’s
shareholders. During the early years of Immelt’s CEO career,
GE faced several issues in regards to corporate social
responsibility (CSR). The launch of Ecomagination was also to
improve CSR and communication strategies within GE. CSR
has two elements: responsive CSR and strategic CSR.
According to Michael Porter and Mark Kramer, responsive CSR
3. acts a good corporate citizen that is aware of the changing
social concerns of shareholders and also mitigating existing or
anticipated adverse effects from business activities. Porter and
Kramer also say that strategic CSR goes beyond corporate
citizenship and mitigating harmful value chain impacts to
launch a number of initiatives whose social and business
benefits are large and distinctive. I believe that with Immelt’s
leadership, both CSR strategies apply to GE. Immelt is aware
of social concerns and is a good corporate citizen by acting on
the concerns of his shareholders. Also, strategic CSR applies to
GE due to Immelt’s innovative ideas and programs he has
launched under his term as CEO of General Electric.
Global transformation is also a strength for GE’s current
business strategy. Expanding the business globally opens the
doors to new customers and to profitability. In 2010, GE’s
global transformation was able to earn the company several
accomplishments. GE launched 22 new Ecomagination products
and solutions, bringing the total to 110. GE continued to lead
in clean tech innovation by committing nearly $2 billion to
research and development and by launching the Ecomagination
Challenge, which is a record breaking $200 million partnership
to drive and fund open innovation for clean tech. Also, GE’s
global transformation has helped to reduce greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions by 24% compared to 2004 and water use by
22% compared to 2006. The accomplishments listed above are
just a few examples of the companies many achievements with
global transformation.
Weaknesses
Although GE has several strengths, they unfortunately have
weaknesses as well. I know I mentioned global transformation
as a strength, but it can also be a weakness for GE. Expanding
globally could hurt GE’s profits due to unstable international
economies. With a large company like GE, charting in the
territory of the “unknown” could potentially hurt GE’s
revenues. Unstable economies come with negative
consequences and that would not be good for GE.
4. A potential weakness for GE is the use of technology. GE
advertises their ecologically sound green technologies that
should be used for alternate energy sources. With the
advancement of technologies, “going green” has more technical
difficulties that arise with little knowledge on how to fix the
problem. Having green technologies, such as solar panels, on
hand to meet the demands of customers will be a difficult task
to handle for GE. Since “going green” is still fairly new, it is
hard to plan for how many customers will install green
technologies in their home. If GE does not stay on top of
things, they could potentially lose business and money.
Weaknesses in a company’s business strategy do not mean that
they are not successful. With the few weaknesses listed, GE
seems to have a handle on their business strategies and how
they plan to implement them to service their customers.
General Electric has the right resources and capabilities for
their current business strategies. GE has a very strong leader in
Jeffrey Immelt, who knows exactly what it is going to take to be
successful and to boost economic growth.
EXTERNAL ANALYSIS
Opportunities
An external opportunity for GE could be environmental
leadership. Ecomagination brought about the use of more
alternative energy sources such as wind turbines and solar
panels. The use of the wind turbines and solar panels allow for
a push toward a greener environment and a goal of reducing
greenhouse gas emissions. These technologies will help to
protect and clean our environment. This is just one way
Ecomagination is helping to better the world we live in. If
these two technologies continue to grow in demand, GE will see
a huge boost in profitability and the environment will be a lot
cleaner. Also, GE will become more marketable and will be a
top leader in green energy.
Another opportunity for GE is their expertise in the water value
chain. Water desalination is a problem in some areas
internationally and GE has the resources to fix the issue. GE
5. takes the dirty water and purifies it which can be used for
drinking water or for recycling it back into agricultural and
industrial processes. An example of GE’s accomplishments
with the water value chain was the Hamma Seawater
Desalination Plant in Algiers, Algeria. GE was able to purify
up to 53 million gallons of seawater a day. This provided up to
two million Algiers residents with a supply of fresh water. If
GE can continue to use their water value chain like the example
above, GE could open opportunities for several developing
countries internationally. This opportunity will help GE expand
globally and become more reputable with other countries.
Threats
Although GE leads the way in the green energy industry, they
had to outperform their competitors to get to the top. This
brings about a threat of competition from companies such as
3M, Hitachi, and United Technologies. These competitors have
the ability to produce substitutes of GE’s products and sell them
at a lower cost. It is possible that some customers will purchase
products and services form the competitors because they can
save more money. In today’s economy everyone is looking to
save a dollar or two, so they settle for the next best thing.
These competitors, with their substitute products, can hurt GE’s
revenues because they are ultimately losing money to other
businesses.
Another threat for GE is the threat of rivalry with Siemens.
Siemens is their biggest competitor. This means that the two
companies compete against each other because they tend to
offer the same products. This also means that GE needs to stay
on top of competitive advantages with their products in order to
create a bigger market share between them and Siemens. There
is also a battle between GE and Siemens for innovation and
technological improvements. In order for GE to stay at the top,
they need to continue creating new and innovative programs
like Ecomagination. Right now, the only differences between
which company gets the customer’s business comes down to
customer loyalty and product differentiation. GE has a high
6. brand recognition, market share, and customer loyalty making
them highly competitive in this industry.
SWOT ANALYSIS
GE’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats allow
them to focus on new business opportunities, implement new
green technologies for a cleaner environment, and deal with the
competition that will ultimately better them. Although
opportunities can be great for companies, they can also be
problematic. GE’s “going green” strategy with the use of
alternative energy sources could be a problem for them.
Unfortunately, not everyone in today’s society care about green
technology and bettering the environment. Also, not everyone
can afford to purchase alternative energy sources such as solar
panels and wind turbines. Both sources are too expensive and
people aren’t going to spend the money on them. Personally, I
know that solar panels and wind turbines are a great investment
that will last for 20-25 years, but I just do not have the money
to put up front to purchase either one of these. If other people
are like me, then this could be a problem for GE because if no
one is purchasing these energy sources, then GE isn’t making
any money. In the long run this could be detrimental to GE’s
profitability. This is where the opportunity comes in for GE
because it allows them the chance to produce new alternate
energy sources at a lower cost.
ALTERNATIVES AND EVALUATION
However, when there are problems that come up, there are
always alternative choices that can help to fix the situation.
When thinking about alternative energy sources, the only two
that come to mind are the ones stated above: solar panels and
wind turbines. Fortunately, there are several other options to
“going green” with other alternative energy sources. One
alternative that is less expensive than solar panels and wind
turbines is that people can start off on a smaller scale and
install a solar water heater into their home. These solar water
7. heaters help to preserve the environment and tend to be a more
affordable form of alternative energy. The way these solar
water heaters work is by using the sun to warm the water, which
ultimately reduces energy bills. IF GE were able to create a
new and innovative solar water heater that was highly-efficient
and affordable to customers, it could open doors for creating
profit and allowing more people the chance to start going green.
Another alternative to the problem is by using geothermal
energy. Geothermal energy allows people to live a greener
lifestyle by providing a cheap way to heat or cool your house.
In order to hear or cool your house with geothermal energy, a
geothermal heat pump is used by the Earth’s below ground
temperature and above ground temperature. Geothermal energy
is extremely efficient but is almost as expensive as using wind
turbines. This is because most of the equipment used is buried
underground so it costs more to maintain, but it is still cheaper
than installing solar panels. GE could come up with an
innovative way to make the geothermal heat pump in a way that
customers aren’t paying as much. If GE could keep their
production cost low and sell the geothermal heat pump at an
affordable price for everyone, it could become a win-win
situation for both customers and GE.
BEST ALTERNATIVE
I think the best alternative solution for GE to incorporate their
“going green” strategy is by producing a solar water heater that
is affordable. By doing this, GE would be able to reach out to
more people who are interested in going green and protecting
the environment who just can’t afford the solar panels and wind
turbines. Not everyone has the money to be able to afford the
most expensive energy sources, so this could be a great starting
point for GE and many of their customers. It is not as
expensive and it helps to reduce energy bills that can be
outrageous at times. The solar water heater would allow
customers to save money with a trusted brand that is trying to
protect the environment one family at a time. In today’s society
8. companies need to create products that are not only appealing to
the eye, but the bank account as well. GE has a great reputation
worldwide so I believe that by creating and selling solar water
heaters it will benefits the company and boost economic growth,
which is one of the reasons Immelt came up with the
Ecomagination program.
IMPLEMENATION
In order to implement the new strategy for producing solar
water heaters, GE needs their management and design teams to
come together and come up with a design for the solar water
heater. This design needs to be true to the GE brand and
something that will be cost efficient for GE and their customers.
Then, GE will actually need to design the products at one of
their factory plants or warehouses. This process is the most
important because each solar water heater has to be made with
exact precision in order for it to work correctly and efficiently.
Once this step has been taken care of, GE needs to test out the
solar water heaters to make sure they work how they should
before they place them online or in stores for sell. This can be
done by allowing a few people to install them in their homes to
see how well they work. This is known as a trial and error
period for GE because they will have the ability to fix any
issues that come up before more people purchase them. If there
are issues that arise, GE takes the product back to the
warehouse and fixes the problem. If no issues arise, then the
product is ready to make its debut. GE is already successful,
but by implementing new and cutting edge green technologies,
GE can become a more profitable company.
Appendix 1
PROPERTY TABLES AND CHARTS (SI UNITS)
9. | 883
Table A–1 Molar mass, gas constant, and
critical-point properties
Table A–2 Ideal-gas specific heats of various
common gases
Table A–3 Properties of common liquids, solids,
and foods
Table A–4 Saturated water—Temperature table
Table A–5 Saturated water—Pressure table
Table A–6 Superheated water
Table A–7 Compressed liquid water
Table A–8 Saturated ice–water vapor
Figure A–9 T-s diagram for water
Figure A–10 Mollier diagram for water
Table A–11 Saturated refrigerant-134a—
Temperature table
Table A–12 Saturated refrigerant-134a—
Pressure table
Table A–13 Superheated refrigerant-134a
Figure A–14 P-h diagram for refrigerant-134a
Figure A–15 Nelson–Obert generalized
compressibility chart
Table A–16 Properties of the atmosphere at high
altitude
Table A–17 Ideal-gas properties of air
Table A–18 Ideal-gas properties of nitrogen, N2
10. Table A–19 Ideal-gas properties of oxygen, O2
Table A–20 Ideal-gas properties of carbon dioxide,
CO2
Table A–21 Ideal-gas properties of carbon
monoxide, CO
Table A–22 Ideal-gas properties of hydrogen, H2
Table A–23 Ideal-gas properties of water vapor, H2O
Table A–24 Ideal-gas properties of monatomic
oxygen, O
Table A–25 Ideal-gas properties of hydroxyl, OH
Table A–26 Enthalpy of formation, Gibbs function
of formation, and absolute entropy at
25°C, 1 atm
Table A–27 Properties of some common fuels and
hydrocarbons
Table A–28 Natural logarithms of the equilibrium
constant Kp
Figure A–29 Generalized enthalpy departure chart
Figure A–30 Generalized entropy departure chart
Figure A–31 Psychrometric chart at 1 atm total
pressure
Table A–32 One-dimensional isentropic
compressible-flow functions
for an ideal gas with k � 1.4
11. Table A–33 One-dimensional normal-shock
functions for an ideal gas with k � 1.4
Table A–34 Rayleigh flow functions for an ideal
gas with k � 1.4
cen84959_ap01.qxd 4/27/05 2:59 PM Page 883
TABLE A – 1
Molar mass, gas constant, and critical-point properties
Gas
Critical-point properties
Molar mass, constant, Temperature, Pressure, Volume,
Substance Formula M kg/kmol R kJ/kg · K* K MPa m3/kmol
Air — 28.97 0.2870 132.5 3.77 0.0883
Ammonia NH3 17.03 0.4882 405.5 11.28 0.0724
Argon Ar 39.948 0.2081 151 4.86 0.0749
Benzene C6H6 78.115 0.1064 562 4.92 0.2603
Bromine Br2 159.808 0.0520 584 10.34 0.1355
n-Butane C4H10 58.124 0.1430 425.2 3.80 0.2547
Carbon dioxide CO2 44.01 0.1889 304.2 7.39 0.0943
Carbon monoxide CO 28.011 0.2968 133 3.50 0.0930
Carbon tetrachloride CCl4 153.82 0.05405 556.4 4.56 0.2759
Chlorine Cl2 70.906 0.1173 417 7.71 0.1242
Chloroform CHCl3 119.38 0.06964 536.6 5.47 0.2403
Dichlorodifluoromethane (R-12) CCl2F2 120.91 0.06876 384.7
4.01 0.2179
Dichlorofluoromethane (R-21) CHCl2F 102.92 0.08078 451.7
5.17 0.1973
Ethane C2H6 30.070 0.2765 305.5 4.48 0.1480
Ethyl alcohol C2H5OH 46.07 0.1805 516 6.38 0.1673
12. Ethylene C2H4 28.054 0.2964 282.4 5.12 0.1242
Helium He 4.003 2.0769 5.3 0.23 0.0578
n-Hexane C6H14 86.179 0.09647 507.9 3.03 0.3677
Hydrogen (normal) H2 2.016 4.1240 33.3 1.30 0.0649
Krypton Kr 83.80 0.09921 209.4 5.50 0.0924
Methane CH4 16.043 0.5182 191.1 4.64 0.0993
Methyl alcohol CH3OH 32.042 0.2595 513.2 7.95 0.1180
Methyl chloride CH3Cl 50.488 0.1647 416.3 6.68 0.1430
Neon Ne 20.183 0.4119 44.5 2.73 0.0417
Nitrogen N2 28.013 0.2968 126.2 3.39 0.0899
Nitrous oxide N2O 44.013 0.1889 309.7 7.27 0.0961
Oxygen O2 31.999 0.2598 154.8 5.08 0.0780
Propane C3H8 44.097 0.1885 370 4.26 0.1998
Propylene C3H6 42.081 0.1976 365 4.62 0.1810
Sulfur dioxide SO2 64.063 0.1298 430.7 7.88 0.1217
Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) CF3CH2F 102.03 0.08149 374.2
4.059 0.1993
Trichlorofluoromethane (R-11) CCl3F 137.37 0.06052 471.2
4.38 0.2478
Water H2O 18.015 0.4615 647.1 22.06 0.0560
Xenon Xe 131.30 0.06332 289.8 5.88 0.1186
*The unit kJ/kg · K is equivalent to kPa · m3/kg · K. The gas
constant is calculated from R � Ru /M, where Ru � 8.31447
kJ/kmol · K and M is the molar
mass.
Source: K. A. Kobe and R. E. Lynn, Jr., Chemical Review 52
(1953), pp. 117–236; and ASHRAE, Handbook of Fundamentals
(Atlanta, GA: American
Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers, Inc., 1993), pp. 16.4 and 36.1.
884 | Thermodynamics
cen84959_ap01.qxd 4/27/05 2:59 PM Page 884
23. Eggs, whole 74 �0.6 3.32 1.77 247 Turkey 64 — 2.98 1.65 214
Ice cream 63 �5.6 2.95 1.63 210 Watermelon 93 �0.4 3.96 2.01
311
Source: Values are obtained from various handbooks and other
sources or are calculated. Water content and freezing-point data
of foods are from ASHRAE,
Handbook of Fundamentals, SI version (Atlanta, GA: American
Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers, Inc., 1993), Chapter 30,
Table 1. Freezing point is the temperature at which freezing
starts for fruits and vegetables, and the average freezing
temperature for other foods.
Appendix 1 | 889
cen84959_ap01.qxd 4/27/05 2:59 PM Page 889
TABLE A–4
Saturated water—Temperature table
Specific volume, Internal energy, Enthalpy, Entropy,
m3/kg kJ/kg kJ/kg kJ/kg · K
Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat.
Temp., press., liquid, vapor, liquid, Evap., vapor, liquid, Evap.,
vapor, liquid, Evap., vapor,
T °C Psat kPa vf vg uf ufg ug hf hfg hg sf sfg sg
0.01 0.6117 0.001000 206.00 0.000 2374.9 2374.9 0.001 2500.9
2500.9 0.0000 9.1556 9.1556
5 0.8725 0.001000 147.03 21.019 2360.8 2381.8 21.020 2489.1
2510.1 0.0763 8.9487 9.0249
29. Source: Tables A–4 through A–8 are generated using the
Engineering Equation Solver (EES) software developed by S. A.
Klein and F. L. Alvarado. The
routine used in calculations is the highly accurate
Steam_IAPWS, which incorporates the 1995 Formulation for the
Thermodynamic Properties of Ordinary
Water Substance for General and Scientific Use, issued by The
International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam
(IAPWS). This formulation
replaces the 1984 formulation of Haar, Gallagher, and Kell
(NBS/NRC Steam Tables, Hemisphere Publishing Co., 1984),
which is also available in EES
as the routine STEAM. The new formulation is based on the
correlations of Saul and Wagner (J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data, 16,
893, 1987) with modifica-
tions to adjust to the International Temperature Scale of 1990.
The modifications are described by Wagner and Pruss (J. Phys.
Chem. Ref. Data, 22,
783, 1993). The properties of ice are based on Hyland and
Wexler, “Formulations for the Thermodynamic Properties of the
Saturated Phases of H2O
from 173.15 K to 473.15 K,” ASHRAE Trans., Part 2A, Paper
2793, 1983.
Appendix 1 | 891
cen84959_ap01.qxd 4/27/05 2:59 PM Page 891
TABLE A–5
Saturated water—Pressure table
Specific volume, Internal energy, Enthalpy, Entropy,
m3/kg kJ/kg kJ/kg kJ/kg · K
118. 95.44 279.51 0.61473 0.26644 0.88117
90 3246.9 0.0011932 0.004599 190.89 71.29 262.18 194.76
82.35 277.11 0.64336 0.22674 0.87010
95 3594.1 0.0012933 0.003726 202.40 56.47 258.87 207.05
65.21 272.26 0.67578 0.17711 0.85289
100 3975.1 0.0015269 0.002630 218.72 29.19 247.91 224.79
33.58 258.37 0.72217 0.08999 0.81215
Source: Tables A–11 through A–13 are generated using the
Engineering Equation Solver (EES) software developed by S. A.
Klein and F. L. Alvarado.
The routine used in calculations is the R134a, which is based on
the fundamental equation of state developed by R. Tillner-Roth
and H.D. Baehr, “An
International Standard Formulation for the Thermodynamic
Properties of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) for
temperatures from 170 K to 455 K
and Pressures up to 70 MPa,” J. Phys. Chem, Ref. Data, Vol.
23, No. 5, 1994. The enthalpy and entropy values of saturated
liquid are set to zero at
�40°C (and �40°F).
Appendix 1 | 903
cen84959_ap01.qxd 4/27/05 2:59 PM Page 903
TABLE A–12
Saturated refrigerant-134a—Pressure table
Specific volume, Internal energy, Enthalpy, Entropy,
m3/kg kJ/kg kJ/kg kJ/kg · K
Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat.