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Business idea This project proposal proposes a business plan, which entails opening a restaurant offering Chinese foods and beverages. The proposed name is for the hotel is Guanxi China Cuisine Restaurant, Guanxi is an important Chinese concept meaning personalized connections or networks. In any business relationship, the Chinese value friendships than any other decree between two parties. Therefore, the use of this brand name creates the perception that the restaurant is the place where the Chinese would meet other people and establish mutual relationships for future mutual gains. The brand name also presents the restaurant as a place where money paid for foods and beverages offered is reciprocated with value. In the Chinese tradition, Guanxi is all about reciprocation for a good act. The use of the term Guanx i in the brand name of the restaurant is of principle importance to the success of the restaurant. It reminds the Chinese of their Confucius tradition, which is central to the discourses of Guanxi . The Confucius culture teaches the Chinese about moral cultivation anchored on paradigms of trust coupled with sincerity. In this sense, the restaurant will offer trustworthy products and services due to sincerity in their production process by paying critical attention to cleanness and hygiene as the restaurant postulates in its advertisements. Product The restaurant’s product line borrows from the various Chinese restaurants delicacies specialties within China. The Chuan Cuisine and Xiang constitute two important benchmarks for the restaurant. These two cuisines are famous for various dishes prepared using chili coupled with hot red pepper. Such dishes include delicacies such as Fuqi Fei Pian, Mapo Tofu, and Sichuan Hotpot. For clients who do not prefer spiced foods, alternative dishes includes rice, noodles, bean curd, dim sum, and Shark’s Fin coupled with Bird’s nest soups. Dim sum is a uniquely Chinese dish, which is offered in almost every Chinese restaurant. Offering this dish is particularly important since it encompasses not only traditional food for the Chinese, but also it represents an eating culture. Dim sum constitutes small dishes normally served during snack time usually in small portions. They are usually made in small-biting sizes. Traditional Chinese culture does not permit the incorporation of knives on dining tables. The Confucius culture holds that civilizations advance when instruments, which can be deployed in killing, are not used
Introduction Validity, reliability and generalization are important concepts in business and management research. In different contexts, research is a clearly defined process where different elements and are studied, analysed and presented to show new approaches that increase knowledge regarding a particular phenomenon. Validity, reliability and generalization are crucial concepts in management research because they determine the manner in which management theory is applied. Modern management theories have demystified many assumptions that are related to business practices which are observed in various environments (Riege 2003, p. 75). Therefore, it is important for researchers to understand the link between theory and practice and how these two concepts impact on management discourses. This paper will analyse the importance of validity, reliability and generalization in business research. The Role of Validity, Reliability and Generalization Validity can be described as an element of research which ensures that a study is conducted in a professional, accurate and systematic manner. This increases the credibility of a research study in the eyes of different people who are directly affected by its findings. In modern management research, validity ensures that a researcher vets the quality of his work before he shares his findings with other people (Riege 2003, p. 77). This approach enables a researcher to use accurate empirical tests to find out more about the sources of his information and how they impact on the quality of information he obtains. This ensures all conclusions reached by his study are backed up by relevant data and statistics. It is important for the data gathered and conclusions reached to correlate to bring about the desired conclusions in a particular study to make its findings more relevant to its users. Therefore, research studies should be conducted in a manner that allows findings to be interpreted in different management and business contexts. Different forms of research design use tests and other procedures to determine the level of validity in a researcher’s work. There has been a divergence of views about how various aspects of cause and effect relationships influence the application of the gathered data and statistics in research. For instance, in some aspects of case study research, researchers may be forced to review their personal feelings towards different subjects they are studying to ensure they maintain an objective approach in their work (Riege 2003, p. 81). A researcher needs to rely on other external tools to remove any bias that ma
Introduction The debate on the responsibilities of an individual to the family and society will never end due to the complexities involved in defining the roles of the society in developing personality. Some sociologists have argued that people owe a lot to the society since it provides the ground for all other aspects of human and physical development (Lamanna 11). This essay discusses the most important role of an individual and examines whether people should give first consideration to their family issues before societal needs are addressed. Definition A family is a group of individuals that live together and are connected through birth, blood, marriage, or adoption. On the other hand, society is a group of families that share similar beliefs, traditions, and practices (Coltrane 21). However, modernization has made families that do not share the same traditions to live together since there are national and global laws that govern the behavior of human beings. Duty refers to the obligation or responsibility an individual must fulfill in the family or society. According to Emile Durkheim, everybody has a role to play to ensure the family and society function well and if they fail to play their roles the society will have conflicts. Priority between Family and Society Most people have become victims to their families or societies by giving the other priority in terms of appreciating their contributions
Company, customers, competitors, and context IMAX is a large format film production company that has a presence in approximately 40 countries. It focuses on film production, theatre operations and IMAX systems sales. Initially, the company was a niche player that produced and displayed educational films and documentaries; this explains why most of its theatres were located in museums, aquariums and similar educational institutions. However, currently the company is changing that strategy by displaying Hollywood movies in IMAX format and moving its theatre locations to other places other than educational institutions. The company’s customers range from educational institutions, conservatories, museums, theatre owners, individual movie lovers, tourists and film distributors. Since the company converts films to IMAX formats, then it can either sell the systems to theater owners or lease them out. Here, typical clients include Regal cinemas and AMC. Movie lovers are also another client base for the organization. These are individuals who enjoy movies immensely such that they do not mind watching it again in a new format. Most of them are educated and earn medium to high incomes. They appreciate the uniqueness that IMAX movies provide with regard to 3D movies. Therefore, many of them do not mind paying extra for this exclusive experience. Another category of customers are the educational, historical and scientific institutions. Usually, these buyers stock IMAX movies for the purpose of showing them to information seekers. These corporations make IMAX a niche player owing to their focus on educational material. They are responsible for bringing the company’s name to the fore in terms of this need. On the other hand, IMAX also displays educational films in its own theatres. Therefore, non institutional clients also account for a large share of the firm’s sales. These include tourists, students and families (Nair 3). Key competitors for IMAX include studios that make educational films, producers that target similar demographics like children. One such group is Disney, which offers serious competition to IMAX’s family films. The company also faces stiff competition from large format service providers like Iwerks. The later company not only produces but also displays large format films. Another entity called Pollavisation also helps large format theatres maximize their service output. Competitors also exist in other related industries such as DVDs, TV programs and the internet. Alternative sources of entertainment drive away potential consumers who may prefer the conveniences and affordability of these sources. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats One of the major strengths exhibited by the company is its investment in technology. Prior to introducti
Isabel Allende is a famous female contemporary writer of Chilean origin. She was born on August 2, 1942 in Lima and lived there for 4 years with her parents – mother Francisca Llona and father Tomas Allende. Isabel’s father was not only the Chilean Ambassador to Peru, but also a cousin of Salvadore Allende, the future president of Chile. Isabel’s parents divorced soon after they returned to Chile in 1946. Francisca Llona married Ramon Huidobro and went abroad to live with him and Isabel. Isabel spent the next 16 years abroad, first in Bolivia and then in Lebanon. The outbreak of civil war in Lebanon in 1958 resulted in her being dispatched to live with her mother’s parents in Chile. Isabel’s material grandfather Augustin Cuevas took great interest in her upbringing, taking her along during his extensive travels throughout Chile. His influence and her travel experiences spawned a deep love and knowledge about her country in Isabel Allende (Wallace R., Clancy E. & Pachner, E.). Isabel married a Chilean engineer named Miguel Frias in 1962 (Lewis). The couple had two children – Paula in 1963 and Nicholas in 1966. Her marriage was not particularly happy with Isabel complaining about Miguel’s tendency to treat her like a geisha (Wallace et al.), meaning that he treated her like a sex object with no appreciation for her mental abilities. In one of her famous quotes during her later life, she derisively hinted at this attitude in males: “The G-spot is [between] the ears. He who looks for it below is wasting his time”(Lewis). Heeding her grandfather’s advice “the one that pays the bills, rules the house,” Isabel decided to take up a job immediately after marriage. Between 1962 and 1970 she served as a journalist for two magazines {‘Paula,’ a magazine for women and ‘Mampato,’ a magazine for children}, television shows and film documentaries (Wallace et al.). President of Chile Salvador Allende was elected President of Chile in 1970 while Ramon Huidobro was selected as one of the country’s ambassadors. During the next 3 years Isabel organized 2 talk show television programs and became involved in Chilean women and general feminism issues. Her life changed dramatically in September 1973 when Salvador Allende was assassinated and his government overthrown in a military coup orchestrated by General Augusto Pinochet. Isabel and her family fled abroad, staying for a short time in Lebanon and then moving to Venezuela where they spent 13 years. Isabel initially worked as a journalist for several newspapers and magazines in Caracas. When she received news
The report prepared by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (2014) throws light on the difficulties faced by many small and medium-sized companies working in the country. In particular, the authors discuss the shortage of workers and the need to reform the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). It is important to evaluate this report and discuss the arguments of the authors who are able to show that popular beliefs about the practices of enterprises are not justified. Overall, I can agree with the assumption that small enterprises should not be facing too many bureaucratic difficulties when they need to recruit foreign workers. Such a problem as the shortage of skilled labor in Canada has been discussed by other researchers (Hedge & Borman, 2012, p. 106). They believe that it is necessary to develop legal mechanisms that can address this issue (Hedge & Borman, 2012, p. 106). Moreover, the authors of the report provide proper evidence to support their arguments. For instance, they include the results of surveys reflecting the opinions of many entrepreneurs. They note that the shortage of labor force is the main threat to the performance of their businesses (Canadian Federation of Independent Business, 2014, p. 3). Additionally, the researchers refer to statistical data which can show that this problem affected Canadian businesses for approximately a decade. Furthermore, the authors describe the peculiarities of their research; for instance, their report includes the questionnaire that business owners needed to fill. So, it is possible to accept the arguments made by the authors. Their claims are not based on mere speculation; more likely, they reflect empirical data that must not be overlooked. This is why policy-makers should consider the suggestions offered by researchers because in this way they can contribute to the growth of the Canadian economy. In particular, they should find ways of eliminating possible bureaucratic barriers influencing many companies. This report is useful because it debunks some of the myths and stereotypes about hiring foreign workers. For instance, many people believe that businesses want to employ foreign citizens only because they want to pay lower wages. Moreover, they allegedly want to reduce the role of trade unions. However, this report suggests that companies may not find the necessary candidates, even if they offer high wages (Canadian Federation of Independent Business, 2014, p. 10). This issue is not always considered by policy-makers and journalists who often pay attention only unscrupulous practices of some companies that hire migrant workers, even if they can employ Canadian citizens. However, these practices are not very widespread. By focusing only on such cases, journalists can make many people prejudiced against business owners. Moreover, the authors show that businesses have to hire foreign workers only if they have no other choice. They usually have to spend more money on advertisement, recrui
The key theory of Copernicus is based on the following fact: as the distance from the Earth and the centre of motion increase, so the period of the planets becomes longer (Goldstein, 2002, p. 1). This paper, however, will attempt four other main contributors, namely, Tycho Brahe (1546-1601), Giordano Bruno (1548-1600), Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), and Johannes Kepler (1571-1630). Brahes’ major contribution was the measurement of the position of the planets, stars, the Sun and the Moon on a daily basis as well as the records of these measurements. Brahe formed an extraordinarily perfect star catalogue of close to 1000 stars. In addition, he demonstrated that comets actually were beyond the Moon and not within the atmosphere as perceived by many. It was here that he made his overall advancement on the known methods of observation (Mahanti, 2012, p. 42). Bruno’s contribution was basically made in the existence of an infinite universe. As a matter of fact, he argued that there existed an infinite universe that had a number of other worlds similar to the Earth. He outlined that the Sun was simply not the centre of the universe (Mahanti, 2012, p. 46). Galileo’s main impact on astronomy was the observation and analysis of the sunspots, the telescopic confirmation of the phases of the Venus and “the discovery of the four largest satellites of Jupiter” (Mahanti, 2012, p. 49). Keplers’ main contributions covered the laws of planetary motion. Thus, the first law stated that “planets move in eclipses with the sun at one focus.” (Mahanti, 2012, p.69). The second law suggested that “the line joining the sun to a planet sweeps out equal area in equal times” (p.69). And the third law highlighted that “the squares of the periodic times are to each other and the cubes of the mean distance” (p.69). So, the geocentric view of the universe stayed for quite some time due to the fact that it was seen as a direct attack on the Catholic Church, the bible, philosophic beliefs and on human mental serenity (Mahanti, 2012, p.24). This point clearly indicates that the scientific research is still in a revolutionary state (p.24). Geography in its efforts to bridge the natural and human sciences acts as a link between the conservational, ecological and environmentalist view and those of the cultural, social and developmental studies (Bird, 1989, p.3). Geography is the study of mankind and its environment that helps us understand the geographical history and the roles it has played in the evolution of mankind and the environment. On the other hand, geography has its weaknesses as it does not clearly spells out the nature of the relationship between the environment and man. The weather can be defined as a set of atmospheric conditions such as humidity, rainfall and temperature of a particular region at a particular time of measurement. Climate, on the other hand, refers to the average weather condition measured
A persona is something an individual uses to talk through that is the thing in which others see of you. It is like a disguise that conceals who the individual really is from others. Clothes in certain situations characterize one persona depending on how you view yourself and how you think society views you. When one has tattered clothes it may symbolize nervousness about your attractiveness. One needs to let go of some ordinary ways of thinking. When one changes the way they dress it may mean that they have changed lifestyle. I can change the way I dress because I want to boost my self-confidence by dressing well. This allows me to walk without fearing that people can see that I have no self-confidence. In this way, I can appear as a strong woman in the eyes of society. This is important for me to feel good about myself in all possible ways. When I am going out on any errands I take time to dress regardless of the place I am going. In this way, I always look sharp in the eyes of society though that is not what I feel inside. This is important for me to be able to associate with people feeling I have a sense of value and that they believe I am worth something. The magazines portray girls with thin bodies that represent ideal beauty. Many young girls believe in being thin just like the models in the magazines. Young girls aspire to have the perfect body at a very young age with research showing as early as 5 years old. The magazines focus on appearance with young girls looking so happy in the standards of modern beauty. The message being put across is that girls have to be attractive to men and that it is alright to engage in sex. Young girls grow thinking sex is fun and one does not need to be in a relationship or married. The magazines give information on how girls will be able to lose weight. They state that the girls will have the power to reduce to a thin model body within days. The advertisements are constantly advocating for women to value the clothing they wear, their bodies, and their beauty. Girls of almost all ages have the conception that they need to be perfectly beautiful and most of all they must be skinny. Cosmetics are essential for any modern girl as portrayed in the magazines. Young girls go to all lengths to use all sorts of makeup to make them look beautiful. Others are forced to use dangerous chemicals to lighten their skin which poses health issues. Girls are encouraged to keep up with fashion with various tips on how to keep up with the trends of fashion. The magazines expect these girls to accept what is given to them at face value without thinking about it. Girls are provided with the role model of the young beautiful model as the standard of modern beauty. They expose more body parts than they cover with fancy clot
I will examine the symptoms and potential causes for the lung cancer disease further in this assignment. Lung cancer is one of the most frequent types of the condition, and with the low recovery rates. Due to the structure and function of lungs, most tumors very quickly become inoperable. Every year, around 40,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with the illness. In the early stages of lung cancer, there are generally no signs or symptoms, although many people with the disease eventually acquire a mix of them. A chronic cough, coughing up blood, dyspnea, inexplicable exhaustion, weight loss, and an ache or pain when inhaling or coughing are all common symptoms of lung cancer. Although those who have never smoked can get lung cancer, smoking is the leading cause. This is due to the fact that smoking includes breathing a variety of hazardous compounds on a regular basis, and thus leads to almost 72% of cases (O’Keeffe et al., 2018). Treatment is determined by the type of mutation in the tumor, the extent of its dissemination, and a general condition of the patient. If the problem is detected early and the malignant cells are contained to a small region, surgery to remove the afflicted lung area may be advised. If surgery is not an option owing to the overall health, radiation to remove malignant cells may be suggested instead. Chemotherapy is frequently used when the cancer has developed too much for surgery or radiation to be helpful. Reference O’Keeffe, L. M. et al., (2018). Smoking as a risk factor for lung cancer in women and men: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ open , 8 (10), e021611, Web.
The two passages under analysis are different in form and content as they are based on two opposing perspectives regarding nuclear power. In one passage, former Vice President Dick Cheney tries to promote the construction of new nuclear power plants. In the other passage, editorial writer Marianne Means opposes Cheney trying to persuade people that nuclear power is unsafe and no new plants are necessary. One of the major differences is associated with the emotional load of the passages. Cheney uses data to support his claims and attempts to display the benefits of these facilities. Means is more emotional as she evokes fears and uncertainty in her readers related to the past negative experience of accidents. Importantly the use of pathos is a potent rhetorical tool that encompasses the use of literary devices and a focus on people’s emotions rather than reasoning (Nicotra, 2018). At that, the writer also provides some data utilized by the former vice president and some information to show the negative side of power plants. The comparison of these figures also creates an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. It is noteworthy that both authors use overt statements of meaning to make their point clear and close to the point. Another apparent similarity is the omission of important facts by both authors. Cheney does not provide clear data linked to the waste, although the official mentions that some wastes will become an issue to be solved. Means downsizes the benefits of the construction of new power plants to make people focus on the wastes and potential hazards. Thus, it is possible to note that the two authors have opposing views, but they also use some similar tools to persuade their audience. Reference Nicotra, J. (2018). Becoming rhetorical: Analyzing and composing in a multimedia world with APA 7e updates . Cengage Learning.