Name the organization and briefly describe what good or service they sell and where they operate.

Subject: Operational Excellence

Books:  Langer, A. M. (2017). Information Technology and organizational learning: Managing behavioral change in the Digital age. CRC Press.

This week select an organization that has a Global platform (they operate in more than one country), that has demonstrated operational excellence.  In this paper, perform the following activities:

Name the organization and briefly describe what good or service they sell and where they operate.

Note how they are a differentiator in the market.

Note the resources used to ensure success in their industry (remember resources are comprised of more than just people).

Explain what actions the company took to achieve operational excellence.

Need minimum four pages, excluding title and reference pages with quality in writing.

You should not provide an overview of the course.

Reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace.

Discuss and give examples of when age can be a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ).

Discuss and give examples of when age can be a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ). What are some examples of age discrimination under the Age Discrimination Employment Act? As the head of human resources, what recommendations would you have to prevent your company from violating this act?

List 3-5 adverse health conditions that could affect young children’s development and readiness for learning and explain how these health conditions affect development and readiness for learning.

List 3-5 adverse health conditions that could affect young children’s development and readiness for learning and explain how these health conditions affect development and readiness for learning. ( 150 words please)

Compare and contrast how Beowulf, “Sir Gawain,” and Morte D’Arthur, produce their definitions of heroism and perhaps how heroism has changed over the course of the works.

Compare and contrast how Beowulf, “Sir Gawain,” and Morte D’Arthur, produce their definitions of heroism and perhaps how heroism has changed over the course of the works.

5 pages MLA format

What are the major sexuality constructs found in children’s cartoons like Steven universe

What are the major sexuality constructs found in children’s cartoons like Steven universe

4 pages MLA format

How can teachers recognize the signs of an illness in young children?

How can teachers recognize the signs of an illness in young children? What would you do to determine if a child is in need of immediate medical care? How would you respond to a parent or guardian who declines medical intervention for religious or cultural reasons? ( 150 words)

compare and contrast the themes of the stories and show how the themes in the stories represent different times and therefore reflect changing social roles for women.

For the Section 4 Discussion Board, I would like you to go back to the pdf on Theme in the Section 1 folder.  After you have reacquainted yourself with the terminology discussed there, I would like you to select THREE of the stories from the readings in this section and discuss how the theme of these stories deal with social expectations of women.  I would like you to compare and contrast the themes of the stories and show how the themes in the stories represent different times and therefore reflect changing social roles for women.  You can also develop a thesis of your own regarding how the themes in these stories deal with the social expectations of women.

I would like you to include at least 3 quotes from the stories in your assignment and it should be at least 350 words long.

In what ways could a child’s readiness for learning be affected when the child or the environment is unhealthy?

Assessment Description

Creating and maintaining a healthy environment for young children is important for many reasons, including promoting health and decreasing the spread of illnesses. Teachers must also know how to treat a child who is ill to avoid further harm and the potential of infecting other children and staff.

Create a brochure to share with colleagues, families, and other community stakeholders outlining how to establish and maintain a healthy, hygienic, and sanitary learning environment for very young children (birth to age 3).

In the brochure, include information pertaining to:

1. Sanitizing the classroom and home environment and hand washing.
2. Dental hygiene.
3. Diapering.
4. First aid/CPR (Emergency contact information for local and national organizations regarding First aid/CPR, disease control, and poison control/consumption of hazardous material.)
5. Immunization requirements per state laws and medication procedures.
6. School health guidelines, and recognizing and treating common signs of illness.
7. Common allergies/allergens in an early childhood environment.

Brochure should include graphics that are relevant to the content, visually appealing, and use space appropriately.

In 250-500 words, reflect on the importance of creating a healthy, respectful, and supportive learning environment for young children. In what ways could a child’s readiness for learning be affected when the child or the environment is unhealthy? Discuss how this will affect your future professional practice.

Support your findings with at least three scholarly resources.

Describe how web pages differ from apps and how apps differ from widgets.

Please write in about 200 words in APA format with in-text citation for below questions.

1) Describe how web pages differ from apps and how apps differ from widgets. (50 words)

2) Describe some development best practices for designing solutions for the mobile cloud. (50 words)

3) Define business strategy. List five possible business strategies. (50 words)

4) List factors one should consider with respect to governing the cloud. (50 words)

Note: You are required to use at least two-peer reviewed sources (besides textbook) to answer the above questions.

Looking at the options for addressing India’s water crisis, how do these reflect community partnerships and/or strategic philanthropy?

Altruism versus Profit: The Challenges of Clean Water in’India

Lack of safe drinking water is a global issue. One of the United Nations Millennium goals is to “halve, by 2015, the proportion of the population without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.” Climate change has made this goal difficult to achieve, and the updated 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals require investments in infrastructure, sanitation, and increased education. By 2050, water shortages are projected to impact 25 percent of the population.

Water is needed every day, several times a day, by all people. This makes long-term sustainability critical to any water project. A recent study in rural India found that 82 percent of the villagers collect water from a well or a pond, travelling up to one kilometer each time. This is a low prestige task most often done by women and girls. Over 70 percent of the surface water in India is contaminated and in many cases have been rendered unsafe for human consumption. This inaccessibility and increased pollution continues to be a serious health and economic issue in India and globally. UNICEF found that unsafe water worldwide causes four billion cases of diarrhea annually and “in India alone, the single largest cause of ill health and death among children is diarrhea, which kills nearly half a million children each year.”

The water crisis in India has been addressed in several ways, but with limited success. One of the solutions for water problems includes retail for-profit water sales and buying from mobile suppliers. Both Coke and Pepsi bottled waters are present in shops and restaurants in India through their Dasani and Aquafina brands, as are a variety of local providers, all part of the $300 billion global bottled water industry. However, the World Resources Institute report finds that bottled water comes at a significant price penalty compared to surface or piped water systems. Studies show mobile distributors charge up to ten times more than public utilities. Unfortunately, India faces many “basic service” issues and a fully functioning water system is very costly.

In addition to large, for-profit companies distributing bottled water in India, several socially responsible companies are also exploring the water filtration market in India. One example is WaterHealth International. They were profiled in Inc. magazine as the “Do Good Capitalist of the Year” in 2007. Water-Health installs a water filtration system and offers financing to local villages to purchase their water center packages. The villages then repay their loans with the profits of the water sales. However, many critics express concern at the expense of the WaterHealth Systems. Initial cost and financing issues are challenges for rural India and many areas trying to expand access to clean water.

Another developing for-profit enterprise is Hyderabad’s Waterlife. It is a franchise opportunity that offers a franchisee the ability to pay Rs. 30,000 (approximately Rs. 45 per US dollar) for the right to sell water at Rs. 5 per 20 liters; the franchisee keeps Rs. 2 per 20 liters for themselves and pays Rs. 3 to Waterlife. Gaurav Dwivedi, author of Public-Private Partnerships in the Water Sector; Partnerships or Privatization, writes that these for-profit enterprises “are being designed to enhance private profits without taking any serious responsibilities for extending coverage, or improving efficiency.” One concern in letting the market decide water access is that large areas of rural India will be left without coverage as they continue to face poor health and continued poverty. According to one KPMG study, only 32 percent of the rural population in India has access to safe water, in contrast to 73 percent of the population in large cities who has access. The challenge of assuming the private market will respond is that it is not lucrative enough to help the poor and the rural areas. The challenge in waiting for governmental response is that even more urgent social and economic issues overwhelm the priorities of the Indian government.

Nonprofit organizations are also attempting to address the water crises. One such organization is the Byrraju SWEET (Safe Water for Everyone using Effective Technology) water project, which was started in 2004. To build a water treatment plant, a village contacts the Byrraju Foundation and submits an application; residents are then asked to raise or donate 75 percent of the total plant, building and equipment costs, approximately $15,000. Byrraju adds the remaining loaned funds and provides expertise, supervision, and quality control. The village hires at least two residents to run the facility and offers a delivery route to enterprising entrepreneurs who earn a commission with each delivery. The water treatment plant is a “shared investment” between the foundation and the village. The village pays a percentage of sales to Byrraju for the 25 percent initial cost and for continued maintenance and water quality testing. This allows the “loan” to be paid back and villagers to have continued access to technological resources. Currently, they have nearly 60 water plants serving 1.2 million people.

However, the Foundation has been controversial. Ramalinga Raju, CEO and founder of Satyam Computer Services, founded the foundation in 2001, and over 90 percent of the Byrraju Foundation’s funding has historically come from Raju and his family members. Satyam was one of the top companies in India, employing over 30,000 people. Nevertheless, in January 7, 2009, Raju confessed to accounting fraud at Satyam and falsely reporting over a billion dollars in profits. Even in light of his well-known philanthropic efforts, per an article in the Indian Express. Raju was sentenced to, and is serving, seven years in jail. The Foundation continues to provide clean water to the villages with established water systems; however, it has been unable to expand due to its limited donations and fees.

Questions for Discussion

1. Looking at the options for addressing India’s water crisis, how do these reflect community partnerships and/or strategic philanthropy?

2. The Byrraju Foundation requires the village to donate funds. Is this a good strategy? Why/Why not?

3. Per the United Nation’s report, India’s water quality ranks 120th among the 122 rated countries in terms of quality water available to its citizens. What are the challenges to addressing environmental issues in emerging countries, and how does that differ from developed countries?

4. What are the differences in nonprofit versus for profit organizational forms of business when addressing these types of social problems? Is market demand the best determinant for basic necessities?

5. Which of the five stakeholder groups might have the most power to address social problems in developing countries, especially when there is instability in the government due to transitions, crisis, or corruption?

6. Corporate philanthropy has become more globalized and international development has seen increased funding even through recessionary times. Why are MNC’s interested in international giving?