Streaming Services and Sports Media Streaming services have had the most significant impact on sports journalism. The services offered have made accessing games to be more convenient to the audience. Online broadcasting makes it possible for fans to watch live or past games whenever and wherever they want. Also, the streaming of matches is more efficient because the fans can watch the games from any device. Earlier on, one could only enjoy their games when they were around a TV. At the moment, one can watch the games on their phone or tablet. The ability to stream games has also increased the audience of the games. Earlier on, one could only enjoy the game if they were within the U.S. for them to access the sports station. With these factors in mind, the media stations have had to come up with online platforms that allow their audience to access both the live and past games. John Lindholm refers to these changes in sports media as ‘Netlix-ication’ of sports broadcasting. He states that the changes have been necessitated by factors such…

STATEMANSHIP AND GOVERNMENT Introduction In the past, the Bible has been used to guide the formulation of principles in different entities. In most cases, the government uses biblical principles to inform legislation. The Bible has strong ethical principles applied in the past and in today’s way of life. Public policy is an essential element in our nation. It is basic for all levels of governments to fabricate reasonable approaches towards the assurance of its people. During the arrangement of basic administrations, the most fundamental viewpoint is coordination between both political and social associations. Further, it is basic to have composed endeavors between all government levels. Nonetheless, the coordination between various institutions involved in public policy relies on statesmanship and constitutionalism. Therefore, this paper discusses government, constitutionalism, and statesmanship. The discussion is based on statesmanship and government as detailed in a Biblical Model. The Model is then applied in today’s public policy context. Further, this article discusses the role played by religion in the formulation of American policies together with other government roles. Biblical Model of statesmanship and government According to…

Case Study Analysis- Adulthood Week #9 Case Study 1 Discussion Question 1 Tayib and Rachael’s case makes a poignant statement regarding the complexities that surround romantic relationships. Work-related stress and single-parenthood influence on romantic relationships are the two most prominent issues from the case. Firstly, work-related stress impacts on the quality of social relationships in several ways. For instance, emotional burdens arising from professionals identities have been shown to result in withdrawal (Canadian Center for Occupational Health & Safety, 2020). Emotional withdrawal manifests in the form of reduced capacity to demonstrate affection, which is an essential part of social relationships. In the same manner, work-related pressures reduce the amount of time that people have to invest in bonding activities. Arguably, Tayib’s career difficulties distract him from making a sufficient level of commitment to his relationship with Rachael. Secondly, Rachael’s predicament demonstrates the difficulties that single parents are compelled to endure when attempting to partner into unions. Based on Franco (2018, p. 34), single motherhood subconsciously alters romantic relationship dynamics by triggering mate preference changes. More specifically, single parents shift from…

Management risks NEW RISKS COMPANIES ARE FACING Natural calamities Natural disasters such as fire, floods, and drought seen as a threat to companies in 2020. with the extreme climate changes experienced in the year, 2020 businesses have had a hard time trying to locate facilities and how to design supply chains. According to Ding et al. (2020, fire is the main threat to property and human safety in materials storage of process industry plants as well as other industrial sectors. For instance, bush fires in Australia have burned some 32,000 square miles, which tops the Amazon fires by about 5,000 square miles and dwarfs the California wildfires. In Kenya, fire consumed the Tsavo national reserve, the largest game reserve, reducing large acres of land to ashes. On 5th August 2020, the fire burned down many businesses in the Ajman market in Dubai. It is crucial to focus on this risk because even a small fire can have massive impact hence can ripple the whole company. Epidemics Epidemics are real threats facing companies and businesses as it exposes them to financial losses…

The Challenges for ‘MSMEs Go-Digital Movement’ Amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia Introduction The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in unprecedented health crises across the globe. The year 2020 has had incredible challenges on the economy. In addition, the pandemic has had unmatched and stern effects on all elements of how people interconnect, work, produce, consume and live. The economic consequences of the pandemic have rapidly become apparent, with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) being affected the most. According to AHK Indonesia, the effects of the pandemic have been felt with 162,884 people being confirmed along with 7,064 deaths as of August 27th. The government has taken several measures to prevent the spread of the virus while helping improve its economy. There has been a need to practice business digitally with the government launching the ‘go-digital’ movement for MSMEs. This essay will discuss in details the challenges that the government will face launching the ‘go-digital’ movement for MSMEs in Indonesia amidst the pandemic and whether or not this movement will be beneficial to SMEs. Effects of the Pandemic on SMEs The…

My Advice to a Foreign Company Looking To Move Operations into Brazil In terms of economy, Brazil is the leading in South America. However, there are several aspects that people should consider before carrying out business internationally in Brazil. These include the following: Their tax coordination, their local regulations, cultural differences even within the states, and systematized crime. Nevertheless, the economic recession may provide opportunities for foreign investors because Brazil is one of the biggest economies in Latin America, and it is an entry for neighbor states. Additionally, with the oil scandal that had taken place, it’s a different aspect to consider. I reason this would be a trendy field to put in. Finally, my advice is that any foreign company looking to move operations into Brazil should be dedicated to doing international research properly.

Kotter’s steps 1 and 2 of change involves developing an urgency for change and forming a powerful coalition, respectively. The first step is the responsibility of top management to develop and sell the proposed change to the organization (Tang, 2019). Here is where managers play their interpersonal, informational, and decision roles concerning the change. In terms of interpersonal relationships, managers are supposed to lead by example towards the mission, vision, and values surrounding the proposed change. It is in the place of top-level leaders to gather information concerning the proposed change, analyze it, and then make decisions on how to implement the new development. The outcome of a well-coordinated Kotter’s step one is acceptance of the change by the organization and whoever matters. People must be able to understand why change is needed and what they will gain in the process. There is no better person to make them understand than the vision bearer; company management. Kotter’s second step towards change is the responsibility of a selected group of powerful influencers (Cardwell, & Boff, 2019). Organizations appoint characters that represent…

  Vertical integration is an operational strategy where a firm consolidates all aspects of its production it a single place. As companies grow, they reach a point where they can afford to produce raw materials and services that they used to outsource from other companies to cut costs. Henry Ford implemented the same strategy in the company`s early years. In the 1930s, instead of buying steel from other companies, Ford began operations to produce its own steel to be used in the manufacturing of its vehicles (Perry 183). Additionally, the company also began supplying itself with wood since, at the time, some parts of cars were made of wood. The main objective that the company hoped to achieve by implementing vertical integration was the reduction of the cost of production. The company had many facets of production, which meant that it had to solicit the services of many other companies to take care of some of them at a fee. As a result, Ford spent financial resources paying for the services hence the increased cost of production. Vertical integration relieved…

Strategic management focuses on the importance of strategy implementation in organizations. While strategic planning is vital to the growth of companies, firms must implement formulated strategies; otherwise, such activities would become insignificant. A critical literature review provides the theoretical framework and context of research (Saunders, Lewis, & Thornhill, 2016). This review, therefore, aims to set the studies to establish the broader context of this study. The purpose of the study Engert and Baumgartner (2016) was to investigate and establish factors that influence the implementation of a sustainable corporate strategy. The researchers presented their findings based on the available literature in the field. They also used an in-depth investigation of a single case in the automotive industry. The case study used participant-observation, which occurred over three months. The observation methods were supported with qualitative interviews, data collected from the company, and workshop investigation. The study established that factors associated with a company’s structure, culture, management control, leadership, communication strategies, qualification, and employee motivation influence the implementation of the plan. Overall, the findings presented offer critical insights on how bridging gaps between…

The Red Sea The Red Sea is situated between Asia and Africa. It is estimated to cover a surface area of 438,000 km2 and extends for a length of approximately 2250 km (Bosworth, 2015). It was formed as a result of the Arabian Peninsula and Africa’s rift and is known to be a part of the Great Rift Valley. The rift is said to have been influenced by the pre-existing basement structures extending to a complex path from Suez to Afar. Each formed rift basins formed a well-defined water accommodation zones between the sub-basins occurring along with the complex Afar to Suez path (Bosworth, 2015). Notably, the sea is categorized among the saltiest water body masses in the world due to low precipitation and high rates of evaporation. The salinity ranges from 36% and 41% in the southern and northern parts, respectively. Contemporary geological studies suggest that the rifting is still occurring, making the Red Sea one of its kind. To serve the increasing freshwater needs of the population, human desalination plants have been established across the saltwater body. Al…