Abstract The paper argues that localfood systems have a net positive impact upon our communities in how these systems support local economies, social structures and community values. The paper explains how localfood systems play a critical role in fostering the identity of communities in ways that globalized food production and distribution networks simply cannot imitate. The paper therefore demonstrates how global food systems effectively threaten not only localfoods systems but also the cultures that are deeply intertwined with those systems.
From the Paper "Few people would challenge, or even be surprised at, the assertion that humans often define their food systems in terms of locality and culture. Indeed, as humans our food systems have traditionally been closely intertwined with local or regional cultures and identities. Norberg-Hodge et al (2002) contend that this closely interconnection associated with local food systems transcends even the food network and yields many associated benefits"
Tags:locality, culture, identities, social, construction
Abstract The paper examines the role of corporate entities in food production and distribution. The paper argues that we cannot discuss the human health aspects of localfood production without critically addressing how the corporatization of food production and distribution has introduced numerous destabilizing health vectors in our food systems. The paper then shows how localfood production is undeniably healthier than global food production and distribution.
From the Paper "These "chemical stews" impact human bodies in numerous, and often unexpected, ways. Consider, for example, the contemporary health controversy over the excess use of antibiotics which - because of their widespread presence in the human population - have been losing their valuable potential as disease-fighting tools of our medical system. Studies have found that as much as 70 percent of the antibiotics present in our bodies today is present not from personal usage but indirectly through the consumption of animals who themselves have been excessively treated with antibiotics (Larsen 2007, p.21)."
Abstract This paper explains that food products from Greece are specialty and ethic delicacies in many of the Balkan countries and in Russia; however, the management styles employed by many of the Greek firms leave much to be desired. The author points out that Greek industries need to improve their strategies for business-to-business (B2B) operations and the customer relationship management (CRM). The paper stresses that failure of established companies in new markets often is not the result of poor product quality or performance, but rather the companies are using marketing and sales strategies that do not conform to the local ideas and values.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature Review
The Need for Diversification
Existing Conditions in Emerging Markets
Past Strategies for Entering Emerging Markets
Targeting and Understanding the Customer of Emerging Markets
Management and Worker Needs for Emerging Markets
Methodology
Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper "The cost of products from Greece is not very much higher when compared to the other southeast European countries and Russia. The marketing infrastructure for foreign products is not very well developed and Greek companies wishing to do business in the region find partners and create alliances with local entrepreneurs. While Russia has opened its markets to foreign food products, government rules and sanctions still exist. Russia is a very large country and ensuring that products are distributed to all markets is practically impossible. As with any other industry having economies to scale in the food industry is also important."
Abstract This paper discusses how the Jollibee Foods Corporation, Inc. became the number one fast food chain restaurant in the Philippines. Although there are many factors involved in Jollibee Foods Corporation's success, the author here looks at one particular contributor, the pay scale of its employees. The paper is a research study which surveyed the employees.
Contents:
Compensation
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
Statement of the Problem
Objectives of the Study
Significance of the Study
Hypothesis
Scope and Delimitation of the Study
Assumptions
Foreign Literature
Local Literature
Methodology
Data Gathering Instrument Procedure
Definition of Terms
Related Studies
History
Bibliography
From the Paper "Compensation is perhaps the most confidential element of employment and yet the most important factor. In fact, it is the first thing that most applicants are eager to know but are afraid to ask. While it is true that many of those who had been in the good positions become honestly frank about inquiring about their prospective salary, neophytes would be shy to discuss their salaries with strangers. This is so because the former feels greater self-esteem when the salary is high or properly commensurate, while the latter, if underpaid, feels a very low self-esteem."
Abstract This paper examines Kudler Fine Foods' decision to expand its services by offering a catering service to the current product/service line. The paper points out that this addition can represent increased revenue, but it can also impact the overall operations in a negative way. The paper suggests that these uncertainties and risks can be minimized if Kudler undertakes the right market research to assess the market. It explores options that are available to Kudler, while analyzing the 4 Ps, which are necessary components of the marketing mix. In relation to current operations, the supply-chain relationship with local growers of organic produce and its current use of technology is also analyzed. To conclude, the paper stresses the importance of market research in developing an effective sales and marketing plan.
Outline:
Introduction
Market Research
Price, Product, Place and Promotion for Kudler's Catering
Product: The Catering Service
Pricing (includes Graph of Price vs. Quantity of Catering)
Promotion
Place: The Distribution Channel for Kudler's Catering Service
The Effects of the Catering Service Line for Kudler
Conclusion
From the Paper "In analyzing the marketing mix, the most significant factor is maintaining the quality of the product while expanding Kudler Fine Foods (Kerin et al., 2006, par. 4). Customer retention is essential; the core market base for Kudler will be dependent on frequent and repeat customers, as such most activities have to take into consideration maintaining this customer base and offering services that they will find valuable - hence the catering service. Kudler's marketing mix will consistently optimize the volume and quality of fine foods being sold and also maintain the current services being offered."
Abstract In this article, the writer defines 'Community Colleges', in the United States of America and in Canada, at times also known as 'Junior Colleges', as educational institutions that would provide post secondary education, or in other words, the continuing education that is pursued after attending either high school, or a secondary school. The writer discusses that one of the biggest advantages of a Community College is that it is in general geared towards the educational support of students from the localcommunities and for those students who cannot afford to pay for campus or off site housing during their four year college studies, it is possible for them to stay in the localcommunities even while attending college. The writer examines the system of the Community College from an educational and an economical point of view.
From the Paper "Many Community Colleges, including those in North Carolina, have today been able to effectively establish selective admissions programs for their colleges, for certain specialized areas of education, like for example, nursing. It can be stated that if all Community Colleges were to adapt the same principle, whereby they would at the outset develop the programs that would be most in keeping with their missions and then later admit students up to the point that these missions would be accomplished, and then eventually close the doors to any more enrollments, then it would be an infinitely better prospect for the students seeking admission, especially for those students who are given admission, but for whom there is no appropriate funding. At the same time, they must also make sure that there are representatives from all segments of society, and this would mean that it would indeed be possible to preserve the open access system even today."
Abstract This paper explains that the primary characterisation of community care, as outlined by the government white paper 'Caring for People', is people whose needs extend beyond health care to include social care and support, which they cannot arrange for themselves. The author points out that, given that statutory benefits are routinely claimed to be inadequate for the provision of disabled social care, increased pressure is placed upon the families of disabled people. The paper argues that direct funding from Westminster is inadequate to cope with increasing demands at the local level; whilst a case also could be made for asserting that local authority ineptitude is at fault for not using public money in the most effective way.
Table of Contents:
Welfare Benefits Available to Disabled People
The Potential Financial Implications of Having Social Care Needs
Charging Community Care Services Provision Policies and the Impact of the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990
From the Paper "A further group within society that suffers the financial implications of social care needs are the elderly. It is an inevitable result of a population living longer than ever, with better access to, and superior quality of health provision than ever before that there arises a serious question of how support and social care for elderly members of the community is paid for. Consecutive British governments have battled with this issue, however there appears to be little possibility of reversing the trend that has increasingly seen elderly people forced to use life savings and property assets to financially support their social care needs in their old age."
Tags: elderly, disabled self-management, direct payment, local authorities, responsibility
Abstract This essay explores the results of globalization on the food industry in regards to an increasing global population. It reviews issues such as GM foods, biotechnology, and over/under consumption in analyzing how a growing global community might sustain itself in the future. Also, it discusses the cutting out of small time farmers in light of biotechnology.
The essay concludes that a reassessment of globalization needs to be done in order to sustain civilization.
From the Paper "In a rapidly developing community such as ours, where economic growth and higher standards of living are replacing the worries of daily existence with goals of material success, our continuation in the direction of bigger and better things has never been doubted. Technology has been a major player in this trend, touching on our lives in nearly every way possible. When one reflects upon technology, one immediately thinks of cellular phones, the internet, automobiles, and various other non-essential aspects of life. While our technological evolution has been a topic of great debate, over whether such advances have led to a push towards laziness and social isolation, one must remember that technology reaches far beyond the spheres of social culture and into the realm of our basic needs as human beings. The infringement of technology on today's food production has, of late, been a rather moot subject, but is nonetheless one that must be addressed as an issue of major concern. Although globalization has often been seen as an advance for the bettering of the quality of life, this is one instance that might prove to be quite the opposite."
Abstract The paper discusses the theme of the "risk society" in respect to food production and distribution. The paper defines the term "risk society" and looks at how decisions are made to ignore risks in order to benefit from the overall convenience gained through using a commercialized food distribution system. The paper discusses the specific risks associated with commercialized agriculture. The paper points out how some consumers avoid these risks through engaging in alternative food acquisition systems, such as purchasing organic products or buying food through community supported agriculture organizations.
Outline:
Introduction
The Theme of the Risk Society
Risk Society and the Rationale for Alternative Food Supplies
Examples of Alternative Food Supplies
Summary
From the Paper "Mainstreamed, commercialized food distribution tends to be a heavily industrialized process. When food is treated like a commodity, it is purposefully marketed towards potential consumers and made available through specific modes of sale, such as supermarkets and restaurants. This process does help facilitate the movement of food through transportation and improves access to food products among those consumers who are in proximity to local points of distribution. However, some social scientists suggest that it is easy to confuse the aspects of convenience with those of safety, especially when it is frequently argued that a centralized system of food distribution enables ease of access for monitoring food product safety through the use of independent government oversight (e.g.: the Food and Drug Administration). In this sense, it can be argued that these perceptions of commercialized food purposefully ignore the risks that are associated with convenient food distribution."
Tags: organic, commercialized, food, distribution, production
Abstract In this paper the writer studies the relationship between food and geography in the films 'Big Night', 'Chocolat', 'Like Water for Chocolate', and 'Woman on Top'. The writer demonstrates that by analyzing how food creates the interpersonal relationships in these films, one can realize the culture that supports these relationships in the films. The writer maintains that the way the individual relationships are presented in film depict how food is an important geographical indicator. This theory is presented in this study to show how communities come together according to what they eat.
From the Paper "This study presents the relationship between food and geography in the films 'Big Night', 'Chocolat', 'Like Water for Chocolate', and 'Woman on Top'. By analyzing how food creates the interpersonal relationships in these films, one can realize the culture that supports these relationships in these films. By discovering the geographical locations depicted through an understanding of foods, a cultural understanding can be depicted through a cinematic presentation."
Abstract The paper explains that the general purpose of Community Action Agencies and the Community Action Programs (CAPs) is to help people to help themselves in achieving self-sufficiency; most provide emergency food assistance and basic care. The paper relates that some branches also have drug awareness programs, frequently targeted towards young people. The paper discusses how CAPs can provide useful community support regarding education and counseling for individuals with potential substance abuse issues or issues regarding AIDS and HIV.
Outline:
Brief History of CAPs
Function of CAPs
Relationships Between CAPs and Substance Abuse in the Community Relationship Between CAPs and HIV/AIDS
Conclusion
From the Paper "According to the Community Action Partnership (CAP) of America, an umbrella organization designed to publicize and support Community Action Agencies around the country, Community Action Agencies (CAAs) were established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 by President Lyndon Johnson to help fight America's War on Poverty. These organizations strive to serve their communities through direct advocacy on behalf of local, low-income residents and through the operation of an "integrated and comprehensive set of antipoverty projects." ("Community Action Agencies and Local Youth: Building a Future Together" 2003, Community Action Partnership (CAP))"
Abstract This paper looks at the aspects of any business that can profit from a multi-skilled work force. It compares it to the hospital kitchen and examines the number of skills one needs to make a success of the hospital food industry. It examines the skills that are in use to help improve the kitchen which include marketing, accounting and record keeping, public relations, administration and research skills, efficiency expertise, teaching, and a technical knowledge of food. It summarizes that if these skills are incorporated in the workforce, money can be saved.
Marketing and Accounting.
Record Keeping.
Administration and Research
Public Relations
Teaching
Efficiency Expertise
Food Technician
Implementation
From the Paper "Three aspects of importance have been highlighted in the matter of multi-skilling in the hospital food industry. First, it is important to train existing personnel and management in multi-skilling. Secondly, both younger and older people should be recruited and trained in multi-skilling. Thirdly, it is important to motivate personnel both in training and in being willing to share their multiple skills."
Abstract This paper reviews and critiques the Eric Schlosser book "Fast Food Nation." The paper discusses Schlosser's contention that what a nation eats reveals its social, economic and technological values. The paper also lauds Schlosser's success in demonstrating that the business practices of fast food companies are neither communal nor wholesome.
From the Paper "Eric Schlosser announces early on that his book Fast Food Nation is about fast food, the values it embodies, and the world it has made. He believes that what a nation eats tells you more about its social, economic and technological values than..."
Abstract The paper relates that the production and marketing departments within Horizon fail to collaborate and work together as a team for the benefit of the organization. The paper considers numerous changes the managerial team at Horizon Foods must implement in order to resolve this problem. The paper specifically discusses how the company must better supervise their organizational departments, improve the communication system, increase efforts to improve the collaboration between marketing and production, increase the efficiency of business operations, and achieve cost reductions.
From the Paper "Horizon Foods is a national provider of food products, basically specialized on offering ethnic food specialties. They produce their items on one location, plant, and then transport them to public warehouses, from where they once again transport them to destinations requested by the customers, based on previous orders. Their customers are retail stores which generally make small purchases and all transportation costs are being paid by the food processing company.
"Horizon Foods is presented with a wide and demanding audience, which not only requires the basic products, but also desire customized and personalized items. The production of these customized items takes longer to produce and poses as such difficulties for the manufacturer."
Abstract The author of the paper examines the system of management implemented in the Kudler Fine Foods chain since its foundation and the influence of the company's development and success. The writer then examines the company's potential for future success by using Porter's competitive forces model.
From the Paper "Most of the technology used by KFF is not unlike technology used in many other grocery stores. Cell phones, cash registers, bar code scanners, and surveillance systems are all commonplace in stores across the world. However, KFF does have an intricate network in place that is capable of tracking work hours, store purchases, and various other functions which help the Kudler team stay on top of the day-to-day operations."
Tags: customer research communications quality competitiveness suppliers, tactical manager, human resources, finance accounting
