Definition of Philosophy

Smaller Packaging is Not Always Economical

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In today’s world of rising prices, companies have adapted the economical way of trying to do business. Offering products in smaller amounts such as sachets or lesser proportions may seem brilliant but do remember that companies are only offering products in these packages to make sure that their products are still within reach of the wise-spending consumer.

The trend today is for people to go for alternative products which cost less but provide the same satisfaction. But for the branded and known companies, they would re-engineer their products as far as packaging to downsize cost. While they are catered to people who can no longer afford the normal packages, there is no guarantee that they will still be bought.

Quality is something that has taken a lopsided downturn. While the consumers hate to admit it, the reality of it all is adjustments towards the normal lifestyle. Branded consumer goods such as rice, soap, shampoo or cooking oil are no longer within their reach. So rather than go for the superior brands, turning to the competitor or class B brands seems to be feasible to fit into the consumer’s budget.

Where does this leave the grade A brands? Well for sure, they will not lower price since the proper costing needs to be addressed. They can offer alternatives for the loyal patrons but that is no guarantee that they will retain their level of competency in the market. Remember that right now, quantity is still what people are looking for. But for brand loyalists, sacrificing quantity may be an alternative but may not necessary be the solution they are looking for.

Originally posted on July 24, 2008 @ 12:45 pm

Expect Business Operation Ethics to be Thrown Out

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If the US government can easily decide and fight for providing aid to the business sector, expect a lot of issues to come up. For one, any business for that matter can simply declare financial instability and seek financial assistance from the US. That is as simple as that and the value of truly engaging in business may yet lose its luster. A Bush Blunder? Perhaps. The intention was good but that fact is that if you lack the business knowledge to understand the mechanics of proper business operation ethics, chances are you have made a decision out of impulse.

President Bush cannot be entirely blamed. He is simply looking out for the welfare of his country. But while that is obvious, it is also a move which many foresee as lacking in deliberation and analysis. You can pass on the bill to Congress for approval. But wait a minute. Who are the people in congress? Political figures too right?

So if common sense were to be inserted, who in his right mind would not vote for the bill? They are part of the whole mess and if they are not careful, they may be placing themselves close to recession and economic turmoil. And if you are in that concerned country, where would you get the liberal mind to vote against it?

The world is watching and surely many sectors are keeping quiet. It is a move many are criticizing. Only time will tell on whether their own personal philosophies will indeed be ratified as far as doing business is concerned.

Originally posted on September 30, 2008 @ 4:40 am

Global Warming – Why Only Now? (Part 2)

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The mouse you use, the computer I used to make this post, all of these are wonders of modern technology that has made life way easier that it was a few years back but all of these stuff contain or involved the use of extremely toxic substances that all have to go somewhere (guess where)?
Developed countries have the might and will to engage and develop sustainable economic growth but what about the majority of people on earth who live in developing economies (wait they have uses, they receive the trash of others so we don’t have to worry about them).
Power is one of the most polluting industries the world over yet we consume lots and lots of electricity for we are addicted to it. That iPod, PSP, Cellular Phone, etc.; all of them consume tons upon tons of electricity (take the new iPhone and multiply the power consumed by one charge and multiply it by the number of units sold and you’d get the picture). We are way past the point of no return and we have to pay attention to the so-called “nuts/activists” you get mad at who caused the traffic jam on your way to work for what they are saying is true, life is getting harder and harder each and everyday. We humans are the only ones who have the ability to talk and communicate with each other and what about the millions of GOD’s other creatures we kill directly or indirectly through our actions, who’s listening to them?
Global warming is an old issue the real issue is that we are now faced with an inconvenient truth, WE HAVE TO LISTEN NOW, or else!!!!??????!!…..

Originally posted on June 13, 2008 @ 7:51 pm

Religion – the next arena of Politics? (Part 1)

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relpol.jpgWe all know Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the UK who was replaced by Gordon Brown at the helm of the UK government. He was loved by some and scorned by many, but we’d all have to agree that he played his part in our recent history. A staunch ally of the US when they invaded Iraq, he fought to bring justice to those killed in the London bombings that killed many people. Much so that he continues his work as the official envoy of the West to the Middle East as he continues to play his part in the world of politics which he has come to realize has been utterly changed by religion in one way or the other.
In his many years as the Prime Minister of the UK, he has suffered blow after blow as to why the UK got itself involved in one of recent history’s most devastating blunder, going to war after people who are motivated by religious beliefs and fundamentalism. Fundamentalism that has incorporated violence as part of their basic concepts and that without it, no victory would be possible. Many soldier’s lives were taken by such fundamentalists in Afghanistan and Iraq which the invading forces say would take a year or two to mop up. Now, five years after the initial invasion and long after the dictator Saddam has been executed as retribution for his crimes against humanity, the war rages on.

Originally posted on May 22, 2008 @ 2:40 pm