Nurses at Adelphi Hospital, in British Columbia, have been quitting their jobs for more lucrative deals in the United States. The hospital’s administration would like to pursue a coherent strategy that would address not only its compensation issues but also patient care and overall client satisfaction. Suggest different compensation objectives to match Adelphi’s goals.

In the 1970s, Nestle the Swiss based MNC manufacturer and distributor of food and beverage products, was accused of ‘hooking’ mothers of Africa onto the use of infant formula powdered milk for their babies rather than mothers’ breast milk. Given the powder had to be mixed with water and African water was impure many babies died.

The structure of the Nestle organisation in Africa contained separate product, marketing and sales functions. It was a standalone business entity. So, the sales and product executives in Switzerland were not aware that the infant powdered milk was being ‘mis-sold’ and ‘mis-represented’ leading to dead African babies. Many commentators believed that it was the structure of the African business that was to blame as it had no oversight from Switzerland.

It is fair to say that Nestle made significant and profound changes to its governance structure after this event.

1. Explain what you believe could have been lacking in the Nestle Africa business. Did they make an unsafe product to meet a need which did not really exist? (4 Marks)
2. Consider whether Nestle was responsible for setting up a standalone subsidiary in Africa with little oversight. Define what you would consider to be a more appropriate structure. Think of the need for strong product support from a well-resourced head office. (7 Marks)

In the lecture this week, you learned about financial literacy.  As you saw, one aspect of financial literacy is making informed financial decisions.  This week’s discussion is meant to inform you about some of the options you have when it comes to repaying student loans.  The goal of this discussion is to help you to make better, more informed decisions in the future.  The information you learn and share in your initial post will help not only you, but your classmates as well.

To begin, watch the two-and-a-half-minute video from Federal Student Aid at the following weblink: How to Manage Your Student Loans

Next, review and become familiar with the information available at the following website from Federal Student Aid: Understanding Student Loan Repayment

Finally, Bryant & Stratton College offers free wellness resources, including guidance for after graduation, through a service called WellConnect.  Visit WellConnect using the following weblink:

• WellConnect
• Enter the school code BSCO-STU in the sign-in box.
• Pay particularly close attention to the area for “after graduation,” including links related to student loans.

After reviewing the information and links above,  reflect on what you learned from these resources.  Some things you might consider writing about:

• Explain whether you found anything you learned from these weblinks upsetting or surprising.
• Summarize and share your current plan for how you will repay your student loans (please do NOT include specific dollar amounts or personal financial information).   Describe how you will adjust if something within that plan has to change.
• Assess what options you have available if you realize you cannot afford your student loan payments.  Select and present the top two options that appeal to you and explain why you find these two options best.

Performance management and reward Prepare a presentation, to include slide deck and supportive notes, aimed at providing Technow’s new management team with essential knowledge and understanding of performance management and reward. You need to ensure that you explain: . the purpose of performance management, and the factors, information and components that influence and affect performance management systems. (AC 4.1) (Sides, weeks 4-5) the main factors that need to be considered when managing the performance of teams and individuals. (AC 4.2) (Sides, weeks 4-5) the key types of appraisals and how they are used in performance management, Include reference to the key skills needed by those holding the appraisal. (AC 4.3) (Sides, weeks 4- 5) With regard to employee reward, your presentation must clarify the importance of different approaches to reward that can be used for attracting, motivating and retaining individuals. Be sure to provide an: explanation of the key components (financial and non-financial) that are required to achieve an effective total reward system. (AC 5.1) (Sides, weeks 4-5) exploration of the relationship between reward and performance, and the links to motivation. (AC 5.2) (Sides, weeks 4-5) explanation of at least two reasons for treating employees fairly in relation to pay. (AC 5.3) (Sides, weeks 4-5) Your evidence must consist of: Set of presentation slides and supporting notes. (Approximately 1000 words, refer to CIPD word count policy). It is only required that the candidate prepares the documents for the presentation, it is not necessary to make this presentation.