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Introduction In today’s world, fashion is perceived to be a crucial part of life. Clothes are no longer seen as just material that covers the body, but they are also used to communicate. They communicate class, level of education, amount of wealth, job and even in some instances ethnicity. Due to the impact fashion has on the day to day life, fashion houses have had to come up with creative ways of advertising their products. The biggest challenge of this mission is the diversification of the target audience. Many will agree that fashion also has a lot to do with personality. However, advertising in terms of personality is not easy, especially in large scale. This essay looks at advertising in fashion and some of the ways used to make advertising in fashion successful. History As mentioned, fashion has been present since time immemorial. However, academic evidence shows that advertising in fashion started in the early 1600s. The first form of fashion advertising was the word of mouth. O’Neil argues that during the early 1600s many people were touring the world exploring new possibilities and making trade allies (621). Due to this interaction, communities borrowed cultural senses from one another. Communities that traded in the thread, cotton and wool were often sorted out to make trade allies. Additionally, loyalty and educated scholars also helped with the advertising of fashion through word of mouth. For example, Phillips and Edward explain that the Japanese are among the few communities that did not embrace fashion (371). In fact, people who would interact with the Chinese throughout the centuries have been quoted to note that their fashion sense has never really changed. In the early years, barter trade also had a significant impact on advertising in fashion. As Givhan observes, many of these communities that traded with cloth and thread were doing so simply to get something else that they need (58). However, this constant supply of cloth and thread made it easier for people to come up with specific clothing designs. Additionally, the communities that had these commodities in abundance were also highly fashionable. It is such communities that made fashion revolve around the type of fabric used. For example, silk was very fashionable at a point and so forth. It suffices to mention that scholars have created a link between advertising in fashion and the economy. This means that communities traded in the material used for creating cloth to advance their economies. Such communities, therefor
Introduction Public administration is concerned with the advancement of policies and the necessary management to allow governments to function effectively. On the other hand, we could also define public administration as the act of managing public programs. It is mainly meant to ensure that politics are translated into a reality that citizens expect to see in their day to day lives. Public administration ensures the process of decision making by the government is well understood by its citizens (Sheffrin 8). In addition, it is necessary to have a good analysis of the established policies. This includes the various inputs aimed at producing the desired policies. On the other hand, it should also include other inputs that will produce alternative policies. Public administration is also concerned with the conduct of public officials while executing their roles and duties (Sheffrin 12). This is done in relation to government programs and policies that will be formally responsible for their conduct in different perspectives. What this means is that most unelected public officers can in fact be considered as public administrators. They might include police officers, city managers, cabinet secretaries, and analysts, amongst others. These administrators work in public agencies and departments at the various levels of the government. There has been an argument that public administration is multidisciplinary in character (Sheffrin 15). The scope of public administration is so large that it has not been easy to understand and this has been left to individual interpretations depending on one’s general overview. It therefore means that public administration can be both a field of study and an occupation. There is an argument as to whether it can still be referred to as a discipline because of its complexity (Denhardt 11). A private business is mostly concerned with enterprises that are owned by investors and shareholders. In this case, the business can be owned jointly or it can still be owned by an individual. This is in contrast to other publicly owned businesses or enterprises that are run by government through the mandate of its citizens. These businesses exist with profit motives other than ensuring that the people get essential services or products. In other words, a private business is a legally recognized institution that is expected to enhance the provision of services and goods in exchange for money. Private businesses are predominant in capitalist economies where they are formed with profit motives and with a view to increasing the wealth of its owners (Denhardt 15). This means that the owners expect returns after engaging in a risk as far as their business is concerned. A private business can be widely accepted as a state of being busy either as a society or as an individual while doing commercially viable work that will lead to profits. This can be an activity of continuity in the supply of essential goods and services that are in demand by customers and the public at large (Denhardt 18). A
Introduction Ovarian cancer is a major health issue that afflicts women. It involves development of cancerous growth on the ovary. Its symptoms include frequent urination, pain on the pelvic region, bloating, and eating difficulties (Freedman, 2009). These symptoms are similar to symptoms of other disease that make ovarian cancer difficult to diagnose using symptoms. Research reveals that a great percentage of ovarian cancers are epithelial because they emanate from the ovary’s surface (Freedman, 2009). Other research suggests that some cancers arise from the fallopian tube. Factors that predispose women to ovarian cancer include infertility, use of certain medication, hormone replacement therapy, use of oral contraceptives, and party. Preventive services Research has shown that women can reduce risk of developing ovarian cancer by breast-feeding, hysterectomy, bearing at least one child, and using oral contraceptives. Removal of ovaries is recommended for women who possess the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene (Freedman, 2009). However, further research is needed to determine why it is not effective for all cases of cancer. This method has certain health complications. Therefore, it is not appropriate for young women. Removal of ovaries necessitates long-term hormone replacement because women who undergo the procedure do not produce estrogen (Alberts and Hess, 2008). In addition, the procedure is associated with early menopause. Oral contraceptives have been shown to reduce risk of developing ovarian cancer by approximately 50 percent in women who posse the BRCA1or BRCA2 gene (Alberts and Hess, 2008). Use of contraceptives is the recommended preventive measure for younger women because it does not have serious health complications. Screening is another effective preventive measure. It involves regular examination of high-risk people such as women who come from families with history of ovarian cancer (Alberts and Hess, 2008). It is important because it helps to detect any incidence of cancer early enough in order to seek medical attention. Annual pelvic examination is recommended because ovarian cancer is not detected until it develops in the ovary (Alberts and Hess, 2008). Pregnancy and breast-feeding have been associated with reduced risk to ovarian cancer. This is because pregnancy reduces ovulation and low rate of ovulation reduces risk of developing ovarian cancer. Age and genetics are two factors that affect decisions related to preventive measures (Alberts and Hess, 2008). Age is a determinant factor in choosing a preventive measure. For example, ovary removal is unsuitable for younger women because of its health com
Creating the environment in which learners will be encouraged to develop the necessary abilities and skills is a crucial step toward improving the academic performance of learners and increasing their motivation levels. Therefore, the introduction of essential principles of culturally responsive teaching as the means of determining the unique needs of learners must be viewed as a necessity. For this purpose, the tools for enhancing the process of multicultural communication should be introduced into the school design. Furthermore, the reconsideration of the leadership strategy and the ethical values on which the decision-making in the context of the institution is made must be viewed as a necessity since it will allow for more active promotion of the suggested improvements. Also, the resistance toward change, which some of the educators may develop, will be handled successfully by introducing powerful tools of boosting the teachers’ motivation levels. As a result, culturally responsive teaching can be encouraged among educators with the help of the specified tools. Therefore, the lack of cross-cultural communication and understanding of the needs of the ethnic and racial minorities can be managed by redesigning the current approach toward the cross-cultural communication process and transformative leadership (Freeman, 2006). The identified approach will ostensibly lead to a range of positive outcomes. First and most obvious, the opportunities for meeting the needs of the target population will be created. As a result, the environment in which the learners belonging to other cultures will be able to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills will be built successfully. For instance, the language-related needs of multicultural learners and ESL students will be addressed accordingly. Furthermore, the threat of cross-cultural conflicts and similar confrontations between learners will be reduced to a minimum (New York University, 2008). Culturally Responsive Teaching: Agenda The First Session                  Time                                Event                                                        Objectives                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Activities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Expected Outcomes
Many people have a divided opinion when it comes to mergers and acquisitions. It is common knowledge that the most appropriate way to save a business that is on its way to collapsing is to allow acquisition or enter into a merger with a stable one. Acquisition may end up being a destruction of wealth if the acquired business does not succeed as expected. Investors should be extremely careful when entering into deals so that they do not end up suffering huge loses. The damage caused by stupid acquisitions and mergers can be so severe that some investors end up losing trillions of dollars. Despite the many challenges associated with acquisitions and mergers, the two practices are here to stay. The activities associated with mergers and acquisitions have slowed down in recent times but some investors are always keen on entering into mergers and acquisition of struggling businesses. The irony of the situation is that the most successful companies are the ones that experience failure when it comes to mergers and acquisitions. There are certain factors that investors should consider before acquiring any particular business. Companies should be very careful when making certain investments so that shareholders are not hurt in the process. The first thing that companies should look out for before acquiring a business is the balance sheet to ensure that the wealth of shareholders is protected. The balance sheet reflects the actual capital of a business. The income statements are very reliable when it comes to determining the viability of an acquisition. The amount of profits and sales displayed on the income statement can give a false impression about the actual state of a business. Managers should also ensure that their company cuts its costs after acquisition. Mergers are very advantageous because the merged company can be able to negotiate for larger discounts because the quantity of its supplies becomes large. The acquirers might get excited with a promising deal and in the process end up not reaching the expected target when it comes to savings. There are some new costs that come up after the integration of two companies. Merging systems that are not compatible comes with a lot of new costs. Managers with the responsibility of facilitating acquisitions and mergers have limited time to carefully analyze the processes and come up with substantial cost cuts. These kinds of complications may slow down the growth of a merged company during the initial stages. The reason why it is difficult to cut costs in a merger is that most of the anticipated savings are normally factored in the selling price. Careful negotiators ensure that the value of savings is shared between the two parties. Acquirers always aim at improving their revenues through the creation of numerous opportunities that can give them value for their investment. Customer profitability is another aspect that acquirers should pay attention to before striking any deal. Customer profitability should be measured in the shortest time possible to determine whether the acquirer goes on with the deal or not. There are four major steps that are normal
What is the best way for a public safety organization to reach out and educate the members of the community on its operations and needs? For public safety agencies, it is crucial to establish effective communication with local communities to ensure that the people are aware of their operations and needs. From my experience, the preferred way of communication depends on the type of information that needs to be passed. For instance, in times of crisis, people rely heavily on television and social media to obtain information from local public safety organizations. However, when there is no emergency, organizations can spread information via local newspapers or brochures and hold public education events. Overall, I think that social media platforms could be used by public safety organizations to communicate with local people at all times, as social media allows easy access to information and is efficient. However, holding public events on a regular basis can also be helpful for the agency, as it allows to establish trust between public safety workers and local people. List 2 types of events public safety agencies can hold to bolster public education and support One of the main types of events that public agencies can hold to bolster public education and support is the press conference. Press conferences allow the agency to provide comprehensive and timely information about its needs, services, and any existing threats. If broadcasted on television, press conferences reach a wide audience and are thus useful in helping the agency to promote public education. Moreover, holding public events for local people to attend can be helpful for an organization looking to establish positive community relations. Fundraisers could be used as a way to foster a connection between public safety workers and local people, as well as to develop community trust and support. For instance, following a disaster or a major crisis, the agency can hold a fundraiser to gather the required resources, such as food or clothing, and to promote social support. How are blogs and social media impacting public opinion on public safety topics in your community? Social media and blogs play an important role in modern people’s lives. Most people visit social media platforms at least once a day. Younger people spend most of their free time on social media. In times of crisis, people use social media to gather information, especially if the crisis occurred in another country or state. Therefore, blogs and social media are popular among all types of people, regardless of age, gender, and economic status. Therefore, information obtained from social media posts is widely discussed. However,
Going, Inc. is a commercial airline company servicing the United States, Europe and Asia is undergoing a problem of declining sales tickets. The company has over the last few years unable to offer satisfactory services to its customers. As a result, customer loyalty has heavily waned with most customers preferring other competitors in place of Going Inc. Among the areas that the airline has not been able to offer satisfactory services include the many delays resulting from poor strategies being employed in the different categories of the airline’s services. In light of this, Going, Inc. has not been able to cope with the intense competition given by other competing firms in the industry. As the chief Operating Officer (COO) for Going Inc., the following recommended proposals should be implemented to improve efficiency and enhance the company’s competitiveness in the airline service business. For Going, Inc. to become the most successful provider of airline transport to the business traveler, it must offer the best services to its customers by employing the best service design strategy. I would propose that the company should start to offer short routes across the United States to ensure that the long route customers do not go seeking for shorter route airlines when they are in need of short travel services (Williams, 2002). This will provide full package services to customers and prevent them from going to look for everywhere else when they are in need of different services. According to Spector & McCarthy (2005), the best service companies provides clients with a wide range of options because the more a customer has more choices to chose from the more he or she would want to do business with you rather than your competitor. In the long run therefore, this will help improve customer loyalty and ultimately enhance ticket sales fore the company. Going, Inc. should offer services to even the first class passengers to create a “service for all” business atmosphere. The company should also upgrade its internet services by offering all the needed information to customers including online buying of tickets to improve communication with customers and promote more sales. In quality management, Going, Inc should aim to improve the quality of service personnel including training to enhance customer’s satisfaction. The company should create a communication system between the chosen personnel and the customers to enable sharing of views and complains regarding the services offered by the company. The personnel should be able to come up with ways to solve complaints and ensure customers feel honored and satisfied with the company’s services. The company’s different commercial airlines should offer different services to suit different customer needs by promoting diversity in all areas of its business. Going Inc. should do away with major meals as a wa
Introduction BLENDWORTH is an international company that deals with the production and sale of fabrics. The company sells high quality fabrics and wall coverings that match the current fashion trends. The company has been in operation for the last 90 years meeting the demand of the ever changing fashion trends. Over the last years, the company has diversified their products to include silks, velvet and wall papers (BLENDWORTH, 2012). The company is in the process of developing a marketing strategy to increase their sales. Objectives The main objectives to be achieved by the company through this marketing plan are:   * To increase the company’s sales and profits by at least 10% every year;   * To venture into other new emerging markets;   * To ensure that customers regularly visit the company website and social media sites and give feedback to the company;   * Improve the company’s brand image Situational Analysis In order to draft an adequate marketing plan, it is imperative to analyse the company’s internal and external forces. SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunities and threats) analysis and competitor analysis have been carried out (Aaker 2005). SWOT analysis The results of the SWOT analysis are tabulated below           POSITIVE FORCES                                                                           NEGATIVE FORCES                                                                                Strength                                                                                  Weaknesses                                                                                       * The company has a strong reputable brand                                                * Lack of appropriate marketing strategies                                                     * The company has a wide experience in dealing with fabrics                               * Few products in the market                                                                   * Good capital base                                                                       * The communication between the customer and the company is poor                   internal    * Good corporate culture