Business within Audubon

As I approach the group of ducks, they would scatter away as if I was an intruder. I settled down on one of the benches and just observed their behavior towards my action. As time progressed they came closer to where I was and my presence no longer bothered them; a pair of ducks passed by in front of me as if I was just another piece that complimented their home. Being an international business major, one of my many tasks will be to modify certain aspects of the business for it to succeed under foreign culture and political views. The “new” business in the foreign country may face disaffection from its potential customers because they are new in the business. If the company is able to adjust to the cultural shock and take measures to create a warm, welcoming environment, their possibility to succeed are very high—just like I was able to take part in the ducks gathering.

One individual always led the “pack” of ducks. However, even though the leader was clearly defined, everything they did was as a team. If one were to fly off to another site, everyone would join in. They held “conferences” as I called them, where they would gather around and just communicate. No one was left out of the group and every individual was “listening” to what they were all saying. In order for a business to properly function, leaders are declared in different sectors and their responsibility is to always look for the well being of the company. A company is a team, every sector and employee must work together in order to succeed; they must all be on the same page. Additionally, they must be responsible and work within the boundaries set by the law and the environment.

Working within the boundaries set by the environment means to not abuse its sources. Several cans and pieces of papers were found on the ground. Its bright colors and silky-look made it clear it was out-of-place. The trash was invading the ducks environment. This is a clear image of how civilization itself is being irresponsible with the environment; the business and its customers must take action and protect their environment. Through outsourcing the businesses have become very oblivious to the damages some of their product has over the land. They are oblivious because they do not witness themselves the consequences of their actions. The ducks are being responsible by only feeding when necessary and the amount of their wastes allow “nature” to make use of it and eliminate it.

Through an artistic perspective, the colors of the surroundings set the mood of everything. The cloudy sky darkens the picture. Shades of dark brown and green blend in with the colors of the ducks feathers. The weather is cold and windy; the presence of winter still inhabits New Orleans. The mood of all the creatures living in the park is quiet and relaxed—very different as to how it would be if it were sunny and warm. No signs of warm and happy colors around, only of those “out-of-place” objects invading the home of those living in the park. Everything is connected and related, as how it all should be. We should all be able to fit in with our environment and coexist with the many religions, race, and political views—just like the many different species of ducks and birds are able to live in harmony.