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An examination of the inventory management system at Dominos
Get PDFThe aim of this research project is to examine the Inventory Management at Dominos, Te Awamutu. This is a franchise business well known for affordable pizzas. Firstly, I checked the background of this business and its daily operations to get to know with business. A SWOT analysis was conducted to identify factors affecting the business activities of the firm. An internal and external analysis was carried to find out strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats for the business. This leads to other theories like sourcing of inventory and supply chains. For this research the primary methods used to collect data were informal interviews and discussion with the manager. This information is privileged to business, therefore qualitative research methods were used. After analysing the data in the inventory system a further literature study was undertaken to find the solution to identified problems. This research was conducted within a short amount of time. In this research, ethics are considered while interviewing staff and collecting data. It also mentions the cost of research. In the end recommendations are suggested on the basis of the conclusions, found by analysing findings
Optimisation of operations of wet vacuuming the carpets in Spotless services
Get PDFThe research topic, Optimisation of operations of wet vacuuming the carpets in Spotless cleaning services, was chosen by analysing problems in the operations of the organisation. Mixed methods involving survey and an interview, were used in the research. The survey was taken with thirty workers from the organisation, and the supervisor was interviewed. From the results, the findings are:
• The machine is hard to pull and handle during the work
• Time allotted to employees is insufficient to complete the work
• Time allotment is a challenge for the supervisor
• Safety & PPE measures needs to be increased
Solutions for the problem faced by the organisation are: follow-up / refresher training programmes need to conducted: an upgrade to easy-to-use machines that will help the workers to do the work within the given time. If the organisation follows the recommendations it will help the company to optimise wet vacuuming service operations
Sustainability and corporate governance: A comparative evaluation of approach for Dangote Group and Gallagher Group
Get PDFSustainability has been resonating within the business community and the academia. Indeed, sustainability has moved from being an ideology to a technique that guarantees business profitability. As corporate social responsibility (CSR) is expanding its frontiers to respond to continued agitation for business to treat the planet and its people with respect, sustainability is no longer optional. This research paper aims to demonstrate the curiosity of the author to develop a project in the area of sustainability and corporate governance; in particular, the correlation between sustainability and corporate governance, with the main objective of embarking on a comparative study of the sustainability approach of two companies from two continents. For this work, the author has in mind to evaluate the sustainability approaches of these companies in their supply chain management. Unlike the conventional approach, an intercontinental perspective on sustainability is rare. Therefore, the primary focus of the research will be to investigate the sustainability practices in the supply chain management of two indigenous companies (Gallagher and Dangote) from two continents. The research will adopt a qualitative method for collecting data and other relevant materials from involved parties and triangulation will be used for the analysis. This investigation could potentially identify similarities and difference in approach to sustainability, which could improve best practices for both companies. The report will highlight areas of advantage for both parties in line with current demand for business to be part of the solution to the problems surrounding people, planet, and profits. The work will conclude with a benchmark document for sustainability
Ciudad netzahalcoyotl [Photograph]
No full textAsked por permission to include 'iconic' photograph taken by me in Ciudad Netzahaualcoyotl, Mexico in 1974 for the book about the film ROMA, directed by Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity, Y tu mamá también). The book is being produced by Christopher González and to be published by Assouline Publishing
Bachelor of Nursing students’ experience of dialogue with nurse lecturers.
No full textAim: Learning in clinical environments is a key aspect of the Bachelor of Nursing (BN) pre-registration programme. This article reports the findings of research exploring third year BN students’ experiences of dialogue with nurse lecturers during clinical practice placements.
Background: Third year BN students have limited situational and ready-to-hand knowledge of how to approach clinical situations and nurse lecturers have an important role in assisting students’ knowledge acquisition in clinical practice. This research explores student experiences of interactions and conversations with nurse lecturers in clinical practice to understand more about how learning is supported through this relationship.
Methodology: The research used an interpretive approach informed by Heideggarian phenomenology. Exploring students’ interpretation of interactions with nurse lecturers enables a deeper understanding of the meaning of dialogue in supporting learning in clinical practice. A purposive sample included three third year nursing students from two different Schools of Nursing in New Zealand.
Findings: Dialogue with nurse lecturers provides a significant source of support for BN students, especially when faced with challenging situations in practice. ’Being a Learner’ emerged as the central theme with three sub-themes evident including; ‘experiencing the unfamiliar’, ‘being good’ in clinical environments, and ‘professional sense making’.
Conclusions: Nurse lecturers enhance learning by listening to BN students’ experiences and providing strategies to help them make sense of clinical situations. Lecturers encourage growth and enhance the reflective skills of students using ready to hand situational clinical knowledge. Nursing education providers who prepare nurse lecturers sufficiently, will enhance students’ learning during clinical practice experiences
The challenge of balancing ethical and philanthropic responsibilities by companies in extractive communities.
No full textThe discourse on ethical responsibility of business has been elevated in the last couple of decades following some crisis, which calls to question the ability of business managers to make moral decisions. Consequently, pressure groups from around the globe have been sensitizing the public on unethical practices by business through awareness campaign, education, and social media platforms. This has increased the momentum that business should at the very least act responsibly. In this paper, we investigate how philanthropic responsibility undermines ethical responsibility in extractive communities in less developed societies. For example, international oil companies (IOCs) that operate in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria (NDR) are not apprehensive of their ethical responsibility because they are dealing with an impoverished people, whose preoccupation is daily sustenance. Most extractive communities are beleaguered with poverty and the lack of basic infrastructure that make life meaningful. Therefore, the paper analysis how a CSR framework referred to as Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) has diverted attention from ethical responsibility of IOCs in the NDR. The study finds that the GMoU framework aligns with the business case, where firms engage in activities that guarantee business continuity and profitability. Therefore, the framework establishes a correlation between philanthropic responsibility and poverty. It is also clear that poverty is a major reason why different stakeholders in the region are not vocal about the neglect of ethical responsibility by IOCs. While acknowledging some limitations; the paper strongly suggests the inclusion of ethical responsibility in the GMoU framework at the same time concedes to the transformational effect of the framework in host communities
Reflecting on our own learning: incorporating diverse worldviews into teaching and learning activities.
Get PDFCONTEXT
The teacher’s experience is frequently overlooked as a source of useful data on teaching practice. Nelson (2003, p. 85) points out that “every class is potentially an experiment from which the data are either discarded or never gathered.” This paper presents two academics’ reflections on the impact of their training in te reo Maori and tikanga Maori on their teaching activities.
PURPOSE
To reflect on academics’ learning of Maori language and culture in order to design teaching and learning activities that incorporate Maori language and the Maori worldview.
APPROACH
The paper uses three of Brookfield’s (1998) four lenses of reflection on teaching practice.
RESULTS
The first academic considered it was important to enable students to adequately explore the worldviews of the diverse stakeholders they will design products for in future and to test students on their understanding of these in order to satisfy cultural aspects of the graduate profile outcomes. The second academic found benefits of the use of Maori language in class in creating an atmosphere reflective of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Each academic found something to learn from the other’s work.
CONCLUSIONS
Adding the Maori language and worldview enables the classroom to better reflect New Zealand’s bi-cultural environment and student projects to better meet the needs of diverse stakeholder groups, and also explicitly addresses the cultural aspects of the graduate profile
Residential air quality improvement system
Get PDFMany New Zealand homes suffer from cold, damp and mould-ridden homes during the winter which can cause respiratory health problems. This can be due to poor insulation and ventilation and is made worse when residents cannot afford heating. The main aim of this paper is to modify an existing dehumidifier which can remove moisture, heat the home and reduce the mould and bacteria. To achieve that we combined the properties of a dehumidifier with ultraviolet germicidal lights (UV), which have been proven to effectively destroy the DNA of mould and bacteria. The result shows that the device reduced the mould growth and did increase the room temperature. This due to the fact that the dehumidifier captured 2 litters of water over 24 hours of testing. This shows that the device did improve the indoor air quality (IAQ) in the room
An insight into the experience of Waikato charities and their transition to the new charity reporting regime
Get PDFPrior to 2015, there were no requirements for charities in New Zealand to produce financial reports. Prospects and evidence of poor accounting eventually led to vast criticism and debates as to the lack of standards that demanded accountability and transparency. Because the sector’s primary survival is dependent on public trust and confidence, proposed changes resulted in a statutory reform in New Zealand and the introduction of new accounting and auditing standards. This study aims to explore the impact that the new accounting and auditing standards have had on charities in the Waikato region. This research intends to answer the following question: “How have the new financial reporting standards impacted on charities in the Waikato region?” Three semi-structured interviews were conducted on treasurers of three Waikato charities to answer this question. These charities were from different tier levels; Tier 2, tier 3, and tier 4. Qualitative data was collected from these interviews and analysed using a narrative approach. This study found that all charities who participated were impacted to varying degrees. The charities who had complied experienced to some degree an increase in accounting and/or auditing cost. In regards to accountability and reporting, the study found that the knowledge and expertise of the preparer of the financial reports is the main factor which contributes to the compliance of the charities and the impact that they experience. The changes were found to be more onerous and demanding for the smaller charities, especially those reliant on volunteers
The issue of fatigue amongst employees working in the horticulture industry
Get PDFFatigue is a major health and safety issue in the horticulture industry. The success of any kind of organisation lies in the overall performance and productivity of employees. The better the physical and mental condition of the employees, the better will be their involvement with the organisation and the greater will be their productivity levels. However, it has been found that huge workload and physical activities can influence the physical as well as the mental health of employees. Since the horticulture industry involves a large amount of physical activity, it has been found that fatigue is the major issue observed in employees. The aim of this research project was to study the issue of fatigue in employees working in horticulture and the reasons behind this. To achieve this aim, the research has used qualitative observation research methodology farm employees were closely monitored and observed for any kind of behavioural variations. The overall observation of the employees demonstrated that the main reasons behind occurrence of fatigue included extended hours of work, working in different shifts, working in double shifts, or studying. To overcome these issues, it is recommended that autonomy should be provided to the employees, the effective work-life balance should be maintained, and there must be effective and two-way communication between management and employees