Psychological Effects of Divorce on Children and Co-Parental Relations
Today, it is not possible for people to not take into account the considerable outcomes and consequences of divorce. According to social scientists, the ever increasing rates of parents ending their marriages is not only hurting the society but also upsetting and destroying the lives of children. Not only does divorce devastates the family life but also impacts the attainment of education, solidity of job, income potential, physical health, emotional wellbeing, alcohol and drug addiction and offensive activities (Fagan & Rector, 2000).
Millions of children all over the world suffer overwhelmingly when their parents end their marriages. Research shows that the outcomes of divorce go on with a child into his/her adulthood. Not only the adolescence of the individual is affected but it also crushes the next generation of children also. It is observed that the effects of divorce are mostly certain, severe, lifelong and critical. Thus, there is a need to do something about it to protect the affected children. The consequences of divorce in long-term devastates the nation as well because no nation can progress with psychologically-affected adults. Therefore, in order to reverse the effects of divorce, steps are to be taken to bring a cultural shift in the attitudes of the people. There is a dire need to change the perspective of the people regarding divorce who still consider it as an "OK" process. People must understand and realize that it is not ok for parents to end their marital bond based on silly issues (Fagan & Rector, 2000).
Marketing Management - Use of 3 --
Build & defend. Improving customer service, staff attitude and behaviors are an area with little up-front cost but long-range impact. Restaurant staff will participate in an extensive training program designed to improve the customer experience in McDonalds restaurants and to enhance on-the-job satisfaction for McDonalds employees.
Explore & innovate. As some McDonalds restaurants are experiencing success with the "lodge-style" model—a model that captures several of the factors identified by customers as important, one strategy will focus on developing more of this "lodge-style" store in key locations. The stores will be closely monitored for return-on-investment in terms of increased breakfast and a.m. sales volume. Also, a focused customer satisfaction initiative will be conducted in each of these model stores.
Neutralize. The most effective way to neutralize our competitors' points of difference is to match them point-by-point. Plans to create more "lodge-style" models will go a long way toward creating a new identity for McDonalds that is categorically similar to Starbucks.
Correct, reduce, remove, or reveal. Creating healthful menus and ensuring that nutritional information is readily available for consumer review is a straightforward improvement that can be addressed without an extensive commitment of funds or delay.