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Field based Initial teacher education in Aotearoa New Zealand: opportunities, tensions and uncertainties.
Get PDFThis presentation is based on a research project conducted with students in their final year of study on their Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) programme. It examines the context and issues students can face when undertaking the role of Field based student. The research examines the tensions and opportunities this role and responsibilities offer
Impact of new reporting requirements on local charity organisations in the Waikato
Get PDFBefore the new reporting requirements came into effect in April 2015, charity organisations had no reporting requirements, and many charity organisations did not prepare financial statements. The aim of this research is to investigate the impact of the new reporting requirements on charity organisations. A qualitative research method in which semi-structured interviews of three charity organisations were carried was used for this research. Each organisation interviewed falls under a different tier according to the new reporting requirements. This will provide information on the impact of new reporting requirements for charity organisations which fall under different tiers. The results of the research are that the new reporting requirements have had some positive and negative impacts. They encourage transparency, provide marketing opportunity, produce difficulties in revenue recognition, and increase costs for charities. There is also a template issue. The findings are compatible with those of the literature review, for instance, that the new reporting requirements have encouraged transparency. Furthermore, charity organisations need more guidance and training regarding the new reporting requirements so that charity organisations can overcome the issues of revenue recognition and understanding the templates
Corporate social responsibility: Managers perception of CSR
Get PDFCorporate social responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulating model of business which helps organisations to be socially accountable. This research report on CSR is based on journals and articles, and aimed at demonstrating the importance of CSR and investigating the perception of managers towards the concept of CSR. The research study identifies the value which managers and higher authorities have given to the maintenance of corporate social responsibility in an organisation. The scope of the study places an emphasis on implementation technique and the way in which CSR practices can be accommodated within the business model. This study defines various levels of the CSR practice used by the managers of an organisation and shows how they benefit from it. The levels of CSR practice help the managers to run business with societal, ethical and economic responsibilities. It also explains the relationship between CSR practice and its outcomes. The literature of CSR, which includes the policies of CSR and some of the internal and external factors affecting CSR, is discussed. The study figures out the problems related to CSR and defines its effectiveness on business. This research work clarifies the impact of CSR on business policies and also the effectiveness of CSR on the social environment. The data collection method used for this study was a questionnaire. The feedback of the questionnaires is still in progress with the organisations and soon the results should be updated to the research study
Financial technology in the automobile industry
Get PDFThis research targets financial technology in the automobile industry. It is a prediction technology to be used in future for money transferring techniques. The aim of the research is to notify “how the blockchain is planned to make the transactions secure and reduce the transactional costs.” Observing the participants’ opinions, the research will summarise their effectiveness based on current financial methods. To change this lack of information, the researcher proposes to conduct a case study on a small business. Using a mixture of interviews and participant observation, the researcher intends to ascertain whether the most effective implementation methodology was used to implement block chain technology into the small automobile business. To clarify further, investigation into why it was done this particular way and the ramifications of that choice will be conducted. The results from the interviews will be analysed in correlation with planning and preparation, implementation and integration of the new system, training, customer expectations and changes in management. The objective of the research is to analysis the current strategy used by the automobile dealers in New Zealand for their business and the procedures they use for online transactions. Introducing blockchain technology in the automobile industry will help the business to be more efficient and effective and it will lead to centralization of car dealers and customers in New Zealand under one head
Facilitating reflective and collaborative learning in EAP
No full textThe research in focus involved a pilot study of the use of eportfolios in an undergraduate third year English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course at a University in New Zealand. The overarching aim of the research was to evaluate the use of the eportfolio in facilitating integrated learning, reflection and collaboration in an EAP context
Gaining a competitive advantage in the fast food industry
Get PDFA small business provides food delivery of pizzas in a highly competitive market. The aim of this investigation is to analyse the competitors in fast food businesses and identify the competitive advantage. The external environment will be critically analysed through studying the competitive situations in the market and what strategies are used by competitors at present in the fast food industry. The second aspect relates to identifying how the organisation provides better products and services to take full advantage of relevant skills and resources in the business. This aim can be achieved by answering these questions, namely: what strategies can be used by the competitors to attract more customers in the fast food industry, and how can this takeaway offer different products and services that will help it to compete against its competitors and to achieve a strong competitive advantage? A customer survey will be implemented to identify market requirements, and interviews will be carried out with the organisation members to determine the business’ resources. The key findings are that the customers are satisfied with the services, prices, quality of the products, but the organisation needs changes to compete in a highly competitive market. On the basis of research, the recommendations for the business are to change the menu, especially by providing vegetarian pizzas, improvement in food delivery timings, using pricing strategies to attract more customers, and adding more combo deals
Business activities to use during the low season
Get PDFThe objective of this work is to find alternative activities or businesses that contrast the low winter season of an organisation. The research methods are mixed, using a quantitative method with a survey of 50 people and a qualitative method with interviews of the owner and management of the organisation. The results show that during the winter it is very difficult to attract people. The owner of the organisation has tried for a long time to implement strategies, without success. Some suggestions of activities include paying for any activity rather than accommodation. Activities include pizza nights, quiz nights, music classes, yoga and astronomy
Analysing drivers of customer satisfaction
Get PDFThis study focuses on the customer satisfaction drivers of a retail store. The study has analysed several factors regarding customer satisfaction that includes proper pricing strategy, setting of product displays, discount strategy and customer friendly behaviour. The existing strategies of the company have been evaluated to see whether these are adequate to make the company successful in providing customer satisfaction. The qualitative primary research method was applied to gather information and analysis carried out to derive the consistency of the company in terms of customer satisfaction and customer retention. Some recommendations have been prepared regarding promotion, pricing, increment in product range to make the company successful in the fiercely competitive market. This study will help the company management to identify weak areas where they need to make improvements by implementing alternative strategies
Improving routine operation management
Get PDFThe focus of the research project is to investigate the daily operation management in an organisation and give suggestions to improve their business. This research project is to help the organisation improve their daily operations which will tend to improve the overall business. A SWOT analysis was conducted to identify errors and poor performance areas for operations. The 3c’s theory was utilised to enhance the results and research. That theory includes competitors, customers and climate, because if someone wants to improve their business then they must compete with their competitors and gather knowledge of their customers. To complete this research, I will go through the personal observation and some informal discussion with the co-workers and managers. The qualitative research method has been selected. To conclude, the business can improve by cultivating work efficiency and maximum utilisation of equipment
Strategic growth through inventory management in a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME)
Get PDFThis research is based on a small and medium-sized enterprise. The research focuses on growth of business in terms of sales. Inventory of the store has been thoroughly analysed in order to determine thigh profit items as well as finding products that can be removed to help reduce holding cost in the store. In order to determine the contribution of products towards sales, ABC analysis has been used. The method of collecting data is a combination of quantitative and qualitative in the form of past year sales records of top 50 highest selling items and interviewing staff to determine the time frame of purchasing. This helps in determining the holding time period as well as the holding cost of products. LIFO and FIFO accounting methods have been used to determine the movement of products so that best quality is served to customers. After analysing the sales records and the interview of the manager, the research suggests that LIFO is the most effective method for this store. Goods have been bifurcated to determine the priority of maintaining stock of fast selling items to ensure high profitability by increasing sales