” If the United Nations was fully funded why would we need the Arc or social enterprise”?

First of all, both organizations are striving to make this world a better place, but there is a difference in their structures and how they function. United Nation provides a broad range of assistance to different problems such as disaster relief and counter-terrorism, and it is best known for international peacekeeping and human rights protection. In comparison, Arc Initiative is the bridge between people from different global communities to connect and build fostering relationship to increase economic well being in community level in different parts of the world.

Secondly, United Nation, Arc Initiative and social enterprise take different approaches toward the solutions. United Nation approaches by donating resources and overseeing international protections and laws to promote social progress and living standards, whereas Arc Initiative and social enterprise approach in a more impactful way by directing helping the communities and people in a smaller scale. Arc Initiative builds connections for the purpose of a two-way exchange of knowledge and business skills. While Arc Initiative provides the opportunity for a mutual and collaborated learning, social entrepreneurs are society’s ‘change agents’ who impact the society by giving promising and innovated solutions to many social problems that transform the world.

How important is organizational culture to a firm?

For Zappos, corporate culture is the brand. The positive culture brings enthusiasm and connects people together in a family-like atmosphere. As suggested by the 80/20 Rule, Zappos Insight encourages managers to spend 20% of their time with their employees to strengthen the emotional connections within the groups.

This may seem counterproductive, but a small investment each day could create a huge difference in the long run. By spending a small amount of time daily to build relationships with team members, leaders can get to know individuals’ passions and strength better and become a more efficient coach. Zappos Insights Trainer, Kelly Wolske, says “when strength and passions collide, that’s real purpose.” It also builds a new level of awareness as mutual respect and trust grow through communication. Employees feel less stressful in the work environment and there is less “boss wall” between the employees and the employers.

It is evident that corporate culture plays a critical role in human resource management. The employers certainly play a leading role in building the organizational cultures within one firm, and leadership and culture are two concepts that are intricately connected.  A company can benefit from various aspect when people feel more comfortable and accountable with each other and there is a team effort working towards a common goal.

This is comment on an external blog:

http://www.zapposinsights.com/blog/item/5-benefits-of-getting-to-know-your-team

Wearable fitness and health trackers are now the hottest devices in the software market. Companies ranging from technology giants like Apple and Microsoft to sports equipment providers like Nike have been surging to announce their latest launching on wearable devices that would provided health-related functions.

While other companies are selling wristbands that can track and analyze a person’s fitness and health data, the Japanese game developer company, Nintendo, announced their new product line of QOL (Quality of Life). The President Satoru Iwata said that the QOL sensors will feature non-wearable, non-contact, non-user operations& software installation that are distinct from other products in the market. 

Best known as the Disney in video gaming, Nintendo has been slow in modernizing its products and services. This time, the company is planning to enter the already crowded health industry with  ResMed, a U.S. medical-equipment developer. Having success in the past with its health-related products include Wii Fit and Vitality Sensor, Nintendo’s new products will certainly stand out with its unique features, and broaden its market in the long term growth strategy.

Comparing the latest wearables: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-30/nintendo-s-next-product-may-look-something-like-this.html

Sources:

http://online.wsj.com/articles/nintendo-introducing-device-to-improve-sleep-1414679356#livefyre-comment 

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-30/nintendo-s-next-product-may-look-something-like-this.html

http://www.dailytech.com/Nintendo+Wants+to+Watch+You+While+You+Sleep+with+New+Bedside+Monitor/article36826c.htm