Monthly Archives: October 2014

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/First+Nation+chiefs+stage+Site+showdown/10215965/story.html

BC Hydro has proposed and is ready to launch its new project “Site C”, a hydroelectric generating station for the growing population of Victoria. However the location causes a problem with the launch, as there are many first nation communities around Peace River and they will be affected by this project. First Nation Chiefs and the community of Peace River are the external factor for BC Hydro and their model of building Site C.

Ethically, the government has agreed to listen to the First Nations and seems to be in their favor of refusing development of a hydroelectric dam. The relationship between aboriginals and Canadians go far back and unethically Canadians have assimilated and wrongly used the aboriginals. The First Nation community has been through a lot and will not back down again as this is their land and us Canadians are living with them. Although aboriginals are not willing to accept this project they are open to discussing smaller projects that will also create energy in a harmless way. For example they are willing to wind, solar and geothermal power but not a hydroelectric dam, as it would ruin aboriginal culture (fishing, hunting, land use). BC Hydro now should rethink their business model including the external factor of the First Nation community.

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-29471988

The Airline industry is one of the toughest industries to compete in; with new innovative airlines forming, companies always have to stay on top of their game. Recently an issue has occurred within Air France’s airline, their pilots and workers refused to work and went on strike regarding issues with their contracts. Not only did this strike cost the airline hundreds of millions of euros but also allowed ‘Easy Jet’ a competitor to come in and sweep there customers away.

It’s been a great year for Easyjet airlines so far, not only have they boosted there total revenue but have reached efficiency. Due to increased sales, Easyjet planes are 90% full and this offsets the costs to do with fuel. Its expected fuel bill would be 50million euros lower than last year. Easyjet has focused on reducing costs within their airline and allowing an increase in capacity. The airline has executed this strategy and in return this has delivered record profits for the company.  This just shows us how risky an industry can be, when one company starts to lose focus in their strategy another competitor is right behind them ready to take over.