Sustainable Management in Ecostore Australia

Question: Describe the Report for Sustainable Management in Ecostore Australia. Answer: Introduction Ryan (2016) explains sustainability as a process under which enterprise implements different techniques through which environmental resources and natural systems are protected for the coming generations. Growing social and environmental issues are affecting planets ecosystems where water, land and air are being increasingly polluted with the activities of human and companies. As per World Centric (2016) report, tropical forest species are being extinct at a rate of nearly 5-10% every decade and it is being predicted that in the coming 30 years, one-fifth of species living currently will vanish. Australia is experiencing high rate of environmental degradation due to activities undertaken by entities present in manufacturing, construction and transport sector. As per research, 11% of total particulate emissions and 17% of total carbon emissions in 1997-1998 was produced by Australian companies which are still found to be very prominent to environmental degradation (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2009). The purpose of the study is to understand how Ecostore Australia is implementing viable processes to improve the lives of people and to promote sustainability. The structure of the study has been divided in different section where after analyzing the importance of Ecostore in Australia various theoretical concepts related with fields like organizational behavior and HRM will be discussed. Based on analysis, recommendations and conclusion will be made. Importance of Company to Australia and International Business Cosmetics and skin care industry is considered among one of the most developing sector throughout the globe where the total worth of emerging and developed nations like Australia, China, India, New Zealand has a sectorial market value of $60 billion (U.S. Commercial Service, 2015). Though in countries like China, India and Russias cosmetics segment is less than even 3% of total value Australia has experienced a strong demand of net value of $ 2.8 billion (U.S. Commercial Service, 2015). Importance of skin care and cleaning items are greatly impacted by consumer behavior of people where men and women give high importance to personal appearance. The median age of people residing in Australia has been found to be 37 years and with increasing ageing population they are looking for the products that extend their youth appearance with minimum side effects (U.S. Commercial Service, 2015). Ecostore, New Zealand based company, has been operating its activities in several parts of globe like A ustralia and Asian markets with nearly 200 household and skin care items (U.S. Commercial Service, 2015). The company in 2005 attained mark of green tick production which portrays that items offered by the entity are 100% sustainable, natural, organic, ge-free and fair trader (Harris, 2007). Figure 1: Increase in demand of Ecostore items in New Zealand (Source: Harris, 2007) A survey was conducted on analyzing the performance of Ecostore after attaining the green mark certificate in New Zealand where it was found that demand for laundry items like liquid 500 ml increased from 219 to 282 units from October 2004-2006 (Figure 1). As per recent studies the requirements for ecological items in household and cosmetic items have increased where 65%, 62%, 60%, 53%, and 50% of people residing in China, India, Indonesia, Singapore and Japan is desiring to have sustainable items (The Statistical Portal, 2016). Ecostore has expanded its international transactions to varied economies where nearly 2000 outlets in Australia the company has opened several thousand stores in USA, Hong Kong and Singapore (Ecostore Company Limited, 2016). Theoretical Underpinning and analysis for Ecostore Australia HRM Buta (2015) has claimed human resource management as a strategic approach to improve the performance of company where people are inspired to work hard for the sustainability of the entity. Moreover, the concept of human resource management can be explained as processes under which capable people are hired, motivated and maintained at the work environment (Mat and Awadh, 2013). Recruitment in entities can be undertaken by two techniques, internal and external where under the former talented personnel are hired from within the corporate environment while in the later newcomers are approached for required designation (Indabawa and Zakari, 2014). Mohammed, Mat and Awadh (2013) argues internal technique of hiring people as efficient as compared to external as it results in higher employee commitment and development where companies are helping them at career advancement. Past studies undertaken in this field claims that entities that implement realistic job previews where applicants are of fered with every minute detail regarding the post are effective in attracting capable personnel at the enterprises (Mohammed, Mat and Awadh, 2013). Realistic job preview assists in deriving higher employee satisfaction regarding work and reduces the level of absenteeism as detailed information regarding the jobs results in assigning people as per their capabilities and interest. On the other hand, hierarchy and task structure has been equally found effective in deriving better human resource management where inability to approach higher authorities for problem-solving and improper communication model can lead in poor work culture (Hollyforde and Whiddett, 2002). Enterprises in order to be sustainable must be efficient implementing change management in its process as per flexibility present in external environment. Companies in order to make employees capable of initiating tasks with flexible environment must introduce on-the job and off-the-job training programs with techniques like classroom instructions and simulation (Ahmad, Jehanzeb and Alkelabi, 2012). Ecostore for hiring capable and committed employees uses internal and external procedures where job-seekers are informed regarding the openings and designation through online websites (EBOS Group Limited, 2007). Realistic job previews are offered by the company where they are informed regarding the company being highly contributing towards community development and implementing natural process throughout the production of items. Social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook and Meetups are extensively utilized by the company to make people aware regarding new openings for the stores (EBOS Group Limited, 2007). The hierarchy and task structure of company are simple where people are encouraged to share their issues with higher management. On the other hand, Ecostore Australia implements various induction and training initiatives for making people aware of its various certified products where they can serve the people requirements efficiently. Moreover, business units through Customer Service program Total Service and Support are helped to know the product expertise, post-purchase and technical support (EBOS Group Limited, 2007, p. 13). In order to retain personnel in corporate environment they are remained regarding the contribution made by enterprise in people life and environment. Additionally, they are offered with short-term and post-employment benefits where in 2007 the group throughout different stores across paid $2925 and $188 million as compensation to employees (EBOS Group Limited, 2007). Organization Behavior Uddin, Luva and Hossian (2013) claim that enterprises in order to perform efficiently in this complex and ever-changing environment requires leaders or managers who are capable of maintaining proper work culture with people. Creating good relationships with employees improves corporate culture and inspires people work on their capabilities to have desired tasks outcomes. Ahmad, Jehanzeb and Alkelabi (2012) opine that leadership processes that enterprises implements at its work culture have direct impact on personality of people where negative or positive reinforcement strategies implemented by managers drives innovation at companies. Companies often are found to utilize responsible management approach like triple bottom line and stakeholder engagement at its process to have better sustainability (Uddin, Luva and Hossian, 2013). However, Hollyforde and Whiddett (2002) argues that adopting sustainable means at organizational process entirely depends on enterprises were they as per thei r shared values or principles are conducting their activities. In the reference of Uddin, Luva and Hossian, (2013) organizational culture is highly impacted by vision and desired outcomes a company want to attain in the coming years. Recent studies have proved that companies to have better brand image among consumers are implementing sustainable techniques with which minimum wastage of raw materials is used along with achieving its desired outcomes (Uddin, Luva and Hossian, 2013). Ecostore vision and mission has always promoted giving importance to people health at where according to United Nations Environmental Program nearly 80, 000 chemicals are used by enterprises throughout the globe while 1000 of them are created every year (Ecostore Company Limited, 2016). As per research, no mandatory inspection of these items is required before selling them however, Ecostore has always followed precautionary principle (Ecostore Company Limited, 2016). Stores available throughout the regions of New Zealand and Australia are employing well-known scientists who supervise a team of people involved in developing items with maximum safety ingredients (Ecostore Company Limited, 2016). Additionally, the company for its Australian operations has been received highest number of certificates that ensures that its every activity is undertaken with the help of organic elements. This way the company is ensuring sustainability in its processes. International Business A company while expanding its operations to other economies requires understanding the external conditions present in new regions like government intervention and how they can undertake their activities in the economy properly (Daniels, 2007). Contractor (2007) has pointed out various concepts of internalization like David Ricardos theory of comparative advantage and Raymonds Vernons product life cycle that are required to understand the difference of operating activities in local and international terms. Some of the key modes to start operations in other nations are direct exporting, strategic alliances and Foreign Direct Investment which includes their own benefits and complexities (Daniels, 2007). Ecostore has expanded its activities to different regions of the globe like Australia, South Korea, China, Singapore and Japan (Ryan, 2016). From last recent years, the entrepreneurs have utilized strategic alliances like mergers to enter the new areas where they started selling off thei r shareholdings to other entities (Ryan, 2016). Information Technology Information technology with better connectivity options through internet and online platforms like LinkedIn has undergone numerous changes. Moreover, expansion of entitys activities to various parts of globe has made communication and connectivity complex where lack of proper information technology can result in operations failure (Oliveira and Martins, 2011; Ryan, 2016). Moreover, is highly essential for companies to inform interested parties like shareholders about the processes which can be undertaken with the help of regular emails, meetings, conference and by publishing reports of progress and contribution to sector (Ryan, 2016). Ecostore in order to have better information technology utilizes emailing and conferencing at regular intervals to inform people regarding the modifications or changes taking place at corporate culture (Ecostore Company Limited, 2016). Eurostore Australia implements green principles and organic techniques where recycling process is utilized for having s ustainable packaging of items (Ecostore Company Limited, 2016). For instance, for laundry boxes packaging the company uses PEFC boards that are manufactured from forest found in Whatkatnae (Ecostore Company Limited, 2016). Ecostore bottles are made from high density polythene that can be recycled further to be used for the second time. Clear backing and labels of packaging used by company minimize the percentage of ink and dyes that is normally required at high percentage by other companies (Ecostore Company Limited, 2016). Moreover, the company produces plastic trigger spray that is free from metal parts and can be recycled for further usage. Entrepreneurship and Innovation Entrepreneurship is derived mainly from innovation where people with a motive to transform the industry and through new ideas and concept try to conduct activities that benefit the society (Zahra et al., 2009; Bruin, 2016). Entrepreneurs are often described as risk-takers who are ready to initiate or administer changes to have sustainable business activities that bring positive contribution to peoples life. Entrepreneurs through their risk-taking efficiency and ability to bring positivity in people life inspire others to take similar paths. In 1993 Malcolm Rands started Ecostore at small-scale level in New Zealand with most sustainable and organic gardening practices (Ecostore Company Limited, 2016). However, the owner realized that in spite of maintaining sustainability through organic gardening materials, people are still exposed to toxic substances and chemicals by use of cleaning and body care items. Malcolms with a philosophy of health first focused to expand its activities in N ew Zealand, Australia and several other parts of globe (Ecostore Company Limited, 2016). The entrepreneurs were determined to avoid toxic chemicals in the production of items related with the segment. Normally, testing body care products on animals are common but in Eurostore including Australian stores no such technique is involved. Every items offered by company includes PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) symbol to inspire and ware people that their cosmetics items are made from organic elements and no animal were harmed throughout the process. Moreover, the company has involved itself in free trade where they buy organic produce from framers to assist them to have financial support (Ecostore Company Limited, 2016). Innovative technologies like measuring scoops inside the laundry powder container and auto dish tab boxes promotes innovation and assist the company to attain sustainability (Ecostore Company Limited, 2016). Additionally, Ecostore Australia items are create d over several months under direct supervision of Scientists ensuring that people health, safety and environmental standards (Ecostore Company Limited, 2016). Companys innovation and sustainable measures not only have strong brand image among people but is also motivates employees and other players to implement sustainable measures at their business model. Recommendations Human Resource Management: Maintaining proper workforce at enterprise has become essential for better profitability where they must be inspired from within to contribute positively in increasing earning of companies and doing well to society. Companies in order to have sustainability must enforce performance appraisal mechanism where people are motivated to perform well through better reward system. This way they will be encouraged to promote the vision of the company which this will offer self-satisfaction and improved employee engagement. Organizational Behavior: Managers leading the enterprise must be competent and capable of taking efficient decisions related with finance, environment and social outcomes that reduce unnecessary wastes. Implementing sustainable models like Triple Bottom Line will help the enterprise to have better profitability, corporate culture and environment. International Business: Companies for having good brand image and market share among the consumers must include sustainability measures throughout the process that will help it to grow its operations efficiently in other new areas too. Preparing managers for administering foreign cultures involved in global transactions can help the entity to have greater sustainability. Entrepreneurship: In order to have sustainable development, enterprises must try to build long-term relations with parties involved in the entire process beginning from employees, consumers, shareholders and government agencies. It can be ensured that proper compliance with guidelines offered by institutions like ISO that encourages people to reduce waste and to be have eco-friendly mechanisms of coming up with offers and services are being implemented. Conclusions Ecostore has been operating its activities in various parts of globe including Australia where it is inspiring people and entities to implement ecological measures of producing items to attain sustainability. Cosmetics and skin care industry is considered among one of the most developing sector throughout the globe where the total worth of emerging and developed nations like Australia, China, India, New Zealand has a market value of $60 billion. Figure 1 has illustrated increase in sale of Ecostores items after it attained Green tick which illustrated that it implements sustainable methods in manufacturing its various products. With rising complexities in environmental degradation people are preferring eco-friendly items where enterprises like Ecostore Australia are helping them to have healthy products. 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We will write a custom essay sample on The Most Important Day of My Life specifically for you for only $16.38 $13.9/page Order now We will write a custom essay sample on The Most Important Day of My Life specifically for you FOR ONLY $16.38 $13.9/page Hire Writer We will write a custom essay sample on The Most Important Day of My Life specifically for you FOR ONLY $16.38 $13.9/page Hire Writer After breaking the doll she got from Sullivan, Keller is taken by her teacher to the garden where she teaches her the meaning of water, a concept Keller could not understand at first. Sullivan’s creativity pays off and Keller’s mind opens up to the rich world of language. She says that the â€Å"living word awakened [her] soul† and that her new found ability to name things has given her hope and light in darkness. She begins to see how she is connected to the world (Keller, 1998, 10). The passion for learning ignites her mind and heart, and things around her suddenly â€Å"quiver with life† (Keller, 1998, 10). She develops sentiment and tenderness as a result of discovering her connection to things. Realizing what she has done to the doll, she tries to put back its pieces together. Besides discovering the passion of learning, Keller also becomes an eager student. She grabs every opportunity to learn what she can. Sullivan widens Keller’s perspective by relating her thoughts to nature and teaching her its beauty and wonder. Despite the absence of sight, Keller sees and appreciates the works of nature and feels one with it. However, Keller learns that nature is not as kind as she thinks. After getting trapped on top of tree in a thunderstorm, Keller learns fear. It takes her a while to regain her trust in nature and the irresistible charm of the mimosa tree to feel once again her connection to nature. 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The main costs in providing a hotel service are labour, rent and upkeep, energy and room servicing supplies (such as linen and tea amp; coffee). In terms of predicting costs for the first half of 2012, it appears likely the cost base will stay fairly stable. All costs are incurred in the UAE, with all items sourced in the local market. The major items, rent, labour and room servicing, are on long term agreements which are already fixed. Longer term macroeconomic effects may impact these, for example expat labour from Asia may be available cheaper next year in the global employment market if the world economy slips into recession. Unit energy costs are variable and could be influenced by macroeconomic factors affecting the oil price. These are difficult to predict, however I have considered that a global slowdown in the period could lead to less demand, forcing the oil price to decline. At the same time, continued tension in the Gulf, particularly around the Straits of Hormuz, could lead to upwards pressure on oil prices. On balance, for this exercise I have assumed that energy prices in Dubai with remain broadly flat. In summary, the overall cost base for the hotel service appears to be relatively flat for the first half of 2012. To assess the service type, I have analysed the price, income and cross price elasticities for the hotel service. I have observed from personal experience in the hotel market in Dubai that a 33% reduction in room rates results in almost doubling of demand, suggesting a relatively high price elasticity of demand of -3. This provides evidence that demand in the hotel market in Dubai is very sensitive to room rates. Whilst the service is considered to be a luxury item, the global tourist market is highly competitive. The income elasticity of demand for such a service is likely to be relatively high, given a luxury hotel’s status as a non-essential item. Since it is a global market it is complex to assess how individual income effects will influence each feeder market, although I would expect that this elasticity will generally be greater than 1. For residents of some countries with high GDPs, such as the GCC, I would anticipate a luxury hotel in Dubai may have a slightly higher income elasticity of demand than for countries with a very low GDP, where increases in income may still not be enough to afford this service. When considering possible cross elasticities, a key factor influencing hotel demand in Dubai is likely to be the cost of air travel to the UAE. Since such a high proportion of guests arrive by air, some from far away with relatively large airfares, there is likely to be a high cross price elasticity between demand for hotel rooms and the price of air travel. Looking to the first half of 2012, possible effects on aviation prices may include additional aviation taxes, such as the EU carbon tax [1]. This cross price elasticity may therefore result in less demand for McKenzie Group’s service from Europe. Assessing the market structure for the McKenzie Group Hotel in Dubai, it is highly competitive. For 2012 STR Global said â€Å"most rooms planned to open in the luxury segment (11,123 rooms amp; 34 projects) and upper upscale category (10,198 rooms amp; 31 projects). The new supply growth in 2012 is expected to reach 9. 6% causing both rates and occupancy to slow down† [2]. Given the range of hotels and brands, my assessment is that the market is near to a perfect competition. Competitive strategies are likely to include discounted room rates, special offers for additional added benefits (such as complimentary transfers, room upgrades and theme park tickets), and increased sales and marketing efforts. Given the analysis above, The McKenzie Group will need to compete on pricing supported by investment in sales and marketing campaigns. In order manage the cross price elasticity risk with aviation prices, The Group should look to focus efforts on the non-air travel local market and pursue pricing opportunities for packages with airlines to give competitive overall costs to global customers. The market for The McKenzie Hotel Group is mainly segmented geographically, location of customers is the biggest influence on buying behaviour. This can be grouped into four key feeder markets: Asia Pacific (10% of sales), Europe (40%), GCC (40%) and North America (10%). Demographically, gender has no noticeable effect and buyers from all markets tend to be middle aged professionals. In the European market government-level economic activity is likely to dominate prosperity given the current crisis. High debt and deficit levels in certain countries will lead to big reductions in government spending and may reduce consumer confidence. Combined with general forecasts for flat growth, if not recession, in the first half of 2012, this could have a large negative impact on overall demand. The GCC market however could be buoyant with high levels of government spending activity, mainly on infrastructure backed by oil and gas revenues. There may also be additional government spending on social schemes as a result of the Arab Spring in Levant countries. As a result of this activity, the domestic market is likely to remain strong. Given the analysis above on the economic climate in key feeder markets and the effects of government spending, The McKenzie Group should target the domestic GCC market much stronger in the first half of 2012. Given the breadth of global feeder markets, a variety of currencies must be considered in relation to pricing effects for customers. Costs are all incurred in UAE Dirhams so the main impact on currencies is not on costs but on sales. Since the Dirham and GCC currencies are pegged to the US Dollar there is no consideration required currency fluctuations with the domestic (or North American) market. However some currency fluctuations could have a major impact on sales in the first half of 2012. The Eurozone crisis may reduce the value of the Euro against the Dollar (and hence the Dirham) which will make hotels in Dubai more expensive for customers in the Eurozone market. As well as the cost of rooms, customers will also be affected by the relative increase in costs for anything bought locally, such as food and entertainment. This risk adds to the argument that Europe is not a good prospect for sales for the first half of 2012. Since the UK is not in the Eurozone its currency (Sterling) moves independently to the Euro and given that it is traditionally a strong market for McKenzie Group, this must be considered. Since the UK may enter recession again in the first half of 2012 it seems unlikely that interest rates will be increased from their current low rates. In addition Bank of England actions might also reduce the value of Sterling and so holidays in Dubai will seem relatively expensive for UK customers. McKenzie Group should reduce its reliance on the UK market in the first half of 2012 to help protect against this risk. Having analysed various macroeconomic and microeconomic influences on costs and sales for McKenzie Group Hotels in Dubai in the first half of 2012, there are some clear recommendations for the marketing strategy. Costs are anticipated to be reasonably stable since they are either already fixed or are incurred locally. Sales are likely to be much less stable. Given the high price elasticity on demand and the near perfect competition in the market in Dubai, price strategies will be key. For sales from the European market in particular, poor economic conditions, low levels of government spending, the risk of weak currencies, and cross elasticity with aviation costs, could all have a negative impact on sales. In contrast, these effects have much less, if any, impact on the domestic GCC market which is also likely to be buoyant from government spending. It is recommended to invest sales effort in the GCC for the first half of 2012.