These shifts, require both entities working together to understand the potential threats and creating plans for dealing with them. (Birkland 2006) At the same time, it provided added amount of funding for first responders, local and national governments
This is illustrating how the lack of planning led to more people facing tremendous challenges in those areas most vulnerable to flooding. (Drennan 2007) The result is the government took specific actions to increase funding, planning and coordination among communities
However, no ministers had the authority or responsibility to enact any kind of changes. (Dryzek 2009) Evidence of this can be seen with information uncovered by the Drennan
This was the largest peace time rescue operation in the history of Britain. (Flin 2008) However, in the aftermath of these events, the government determined that more preparation needs to occur
The problem was compounded by the fact that a number of areas received above average amounts of rain within a short period. (Freudenburg 2009) The combination of these factors created a situation where attitudes of complacency and a lack of planning compounded the problem
4mm)."(Handmer 2013) This is demonstrating how the flooding in the UK was the result of above average rains during the summer months
4mm)."(Handmer 2013) This is demonstrating how the flooding in the UK was the result of above average rains during the summer months
This is when, there were clear challenges impacting officials and the long-term effects on a variety of stakeholders. (Hindmoor 2006) What Changes have been Enacted? In light of these events, the government experienced a number of criticisms directed at their ability to deal with these challenges
" As a result, the 2007 UK flood experience is demonstrating key weaknesses and the impacts they are having on a variety of stakeholders. (Howlett 2009) These insights are showing how the UK had no effective integrated emergency management system
This is from improvements in the ability to control flooding, through building a series of dams and water control projects. (Klein 2008) These attitudes meant that a number of construction projects were built along the flood plains for many different rivers
For the franchise to be attracted to a potential franchise owner, the franchise agreement needs to facilitate a high level of return for the franchisee, and provide a clear and unambiguous agreement. Therefore, the development of the franchise model and supportive legal documents that are acceptable to the potential franchisees will be key success factor (Blair & Lafontaine, 2010)
The most effective contingency strategy to deal with the impact of macro environmental influences on the way in which franchisees are attracted to the organization is that of geographical diversification; rather than focusing on a single geographic area, MGM will focus on several different markets which have different general characteristics. For example, it was noted that during a recession many gaming facilities in Asia did not suffer (Hitt, et al
Two potential contingency plans may be implemented in order to overcome this problem. Firstly, MGM may negotiate with the existing finance suppliers to their own firm, with a view of introducing potential franchisees to current lenders, or associated firms within the company has agreement, but understand the business and may be more favorable to lending based on is understanding (McLaney, 2011)
A summary of the research and important findings are presented in the conclusion. Review and Analysis Objectives The company currently lacks the visionary and charismatic leadership of Herb Kelleher which was largely responsible for the company's success during the last quarter of the 20th century (Blackwell & Gibson, 1999)
4 billion for the latter. Organizational change management strategies that would enhance successful implementation The change management strategy that would best enhance the successful implementation of the amplified corporate objectives would be based on the spectrum of responses that are required, either minimal or no change, incremental change, significant change, and breakthrough change (Hanlan, 2004)
To achieve these expanded objectives, though, will require careful implementation and administration and these issues are discussed further below. Functional tactics In order to be successful, the functional tactics that Southwest would employ to achieve the expanded objectives described above will require a reformulation of any previous functional tactics that were used (Harris, 2002) because the status quo is rapidly changing for the company
In addition, the agreed-upon price for the acquisition of AirTran Airways is $1.4 billion (Reed & Jones, 2010)
4). In addition, Southwest is in the process of acquiring AirTran Airways and its routes in Mexico and the Caribbean (Sakuma, 2010)
In addition, non-profit making organizations will provide the funds in the form of assets to Temporary Assistance programs. The assets will be issued to the needy to assist them to earn a living (Arvai & Driessen, 2009, p
Its main purpose is to provide investors with truly consistent and diversified holdings returns. Public-private partnership is a business venture where the government operates and funds come together with one or more private sector (Cumming, 2012, p