Running Head: BUSINESS PLAN BUSINESS PLAN 6 The Choice of Business: Preserving the World through Fresh Foods Argosy University January 2, 2019 Business Plan: Preserving the World through Fresh Foods The initiative is a business plan that is aimed at establishing greenhouses which will grow different vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, lettuces, garlic, brassicas, carrots and different types of herbs. Food security is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world is aiming to achieve. While food accessibility in the United States has not been a major issue, access to quality food has been remained to be an issue of concern among Americans (Rubatzky & Yamaguchi, 2012). Quality food is expensive and, therefore, not many people can afford it in the required amounts. The initiative aims at enhancing food security by the engaging in agribusiness hence developing crops that are safe for consumption at lower prices. Vision, Core Beliefs and Culture The vision of the initiative is to achieve food security in the United States of America by providing cheap quality vegetables for the entire American population. The mission of the initiative would, therefore, be to become a highly profitable company through the production of quality vegetables and making sales at affordable prices to all Americans. The first major core belief of the business would be accountability, which will involve taking responsibility for all the tasks associated with the company. Integrity is another significant core belief which will involve being committed to excellence, consistency, and honesty. Respect is another major core belief the company will uphold. Teamwork and transparency are also key to ensuring the company achieve its goals, mission, and vision. Social Responsibility Commitment The business aims at creating a culture of customer focus, whereby most decisions and activities will always focus on how they impact the customers. Customers’ needs will thus be a major priority in dictating the quality of products and also performing other important activities such as marketing, adverts, and channel for sales. The company will be socially committed to championing healthy food consumption, which is important in avoiding the possibility of various chronic diseases. Comprehensive Venture Description As stated previously, the venture will be an agribusiness company that aims at producing vegetables on a large scale. On a three-acre piece of land, the business aims at establishing greenhouses of different sizes and plant various vegetables that will be supplied in all the 50 states of the United States of America. The company will use some of the modern technologies in the establishment of greenhouses. Some crops will be grown while suspended and not necessarily having their .
· The Hard Side of Change Management Introduction to the Lesson with the author’s summary: Everyone agrees that managing change is tough, but few can agree on how to do it. Most experts are obsessed with "soft" issues, such as culture and motivation, but, say the authors, focusing on these issues alone won't bring about change. Companies also need to consider the hard factors-like the time it takes to complete a change initiative, the number of people required to execute it, and so forth. When the authors studied change initiatives at 225 companies, they found a consistent correlation between the outcomes of change programs (success versus failure) and four hard factors, which they called DICE: project duration, particularly the time between project reviews; integrity of performance, or the capabilities of project teams; the level of commitment of senior executives and staff; and the additional effort required of employees directly affected by the change. The DICE framework is a simple formula for calculating how well a company is implementing, or will be able to implement, its change initiatives. The framework comprises a set of simple questions that help executives score their projects on each of the four factors; the lower the score, the more likely the project will succeed. Companies can use DICE assessments to force conversations a bout projects, to gauge whether projects are on track or in trouble, and to manage project portfolios. The authors have used these four factors to predict the outcomes and guide the execution of more than 1,000 change management programs worldwide. Not only has the correlation held, but no other factors (or combination of factors) have predicted outcomes as successfully. Instructions Please follow the APA style for your writing. Postings should be a minimum of 300 to 400 words in length. Discussion postings are expected to be more than just “I absolutely agree” or “Excellent point!” to receive credits. Discussion Questions: 1. When there is change, is it possible to minimize the risk of failure? How? 2. How can the people-side of change be managed effectively? Running head: FOOD AND DRUG REGULATION IN USA 1 FOOD AND DRUG REGULATION IN USA 17 Food and Drug Regulation in the USA Sample Policy Analysis Paper University Name Introduction Every day across the United States, people purchase foods, groceries, eat out and prepare their families’ meals. It is expected that all food is safe, and the role of the FDA is to ensure food safety. The FDA has the authorization of ensuring the safety of the immeasurable range of foods eaten by the Americans, which is about 80% of all the foods that are sold in the Country. The food includes everything except the processed egg products, poultry, and meat that are controlled by the Department of Agriculture in the US. The FDA was given the mandate of developing an integrated and comprehensive FDA Food Protection Plan (Thomas, 2014). The plan was to make sure ...
The document provides a guide for implementing healthy vending at worksites. It includes an introduction outlining the obesity epidemic and strategies to address it, including promoting healthier work environments. The guide then summarizes literature on healthy vending interventions showing their effectiveness. It provides steps for worksites to implement healthy vending policies and assess current vending options and employee interests. Appendices include tools to identify healthy snacks, assess vending machines, and provide guidelines for healthy vending.
What would the food system look like if we started over? That's the question that investors, entrepreneurs, and food scientists in Silicon Valley are asking as they've been working towards creating a more sustainable food system as the global population inches closer to 9.6 billion by 2050. Mayonnaise without eggs? Real-tasting meat made from plants? Living a healthy life on a nutritious drink alone? Food from the Silicon Valley Food Movement may sound crazy, but they're becoming more and more popular as large groups of investors, chefs, environmental and animal activists, consumers, and just about all walks of life are gravitating towards the idea that food can and should be healthy, tasty, and help make a positive difference in the world's future. This report looks at the different food startups and its corresponding trends/driving factors, as well as its implications for big food brands. This report also takes a look at related food trends and its manifestations that are occurring outside of Silicon Valley.