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Executive Summary Widows Server 2008 R2 offers extra access options. They include options such as dial-up remote access as well as modern DirectAccess technology. The new technology will provide Global Merchandise Corporation with a more advanced platform that has bigger band width; user and administration ease of use, greater compatibility as well as an advanced security option. The report was prepared in order to establish the costs associated with deploying Global Merchandise Corporation computer system with a newer advanced Widows Server 2008 R2 operating system as well as adoption of widows 7 desktop. The move was aimed at upgrading the Global Merchandise security. The project is anticipated o cost approximately $ 197,500. Global Merchandise Corporation will use about 110000 to purchase 20 units of Widows Server 2008 R2 at a cost of $ 5500 each. In addition, about $ 20,000 will be used to pay for the IT professionals who will foresee the changes needed. Moreover, the implementation of the new changes will entail the employees using new methods as well as procedures that they are not conversant with. Subsequently, Global Merchandise Corporation will require training its workforce on using their new system in order for them to be in a position to use the new functions that are incorporated in widows 7 desktop. The training of the Global Merchandise Corporation employees is estimated to cost approximately 67500. Despite the high costs that will be involved in this transformation, Merchandise Corporation is expected to enjoy the long term benefits that will accompany the change such improved protection of organizations information and intellectual property, reduced IT labor costs, reduced bandwidth costs as well as smoother connectivity. Introduction The 21 st century has been noted by great advancement in technology and especially an enormous development in Information Technology (). Microsoft Corporation has not been left behind as it has introduced many great products into the market. Widow Server 2008 R2 and Widow 7 desktop are some of its latest inventions that have tremendously improved IT. Widow
The IKEA Saudi catalog scandal occurred in 2012 and attracted much attention. It relates to the fact that the Swedish company had removed all images of women from its fall 2012 catalog for Saudi Arabia. This action resulted in much criticism in both Sweden and the whole world. It seems that the scandal happened because IKEA wanted to strengthen its image of the company that respected the local traditions of the target market. In any case, IKEA should take some action to address the situation, and two options are available. The first option is to do nothing and wait for the crisis to disappear. If it happens, IKEA will manage to solve the issue with no actions taken. Even though this variant is energy-conserving, it does not mean that it is a suitable solution, and two possible consequences explain it. On the one hand, doing nothing and leaving the catalog with no images of women can provoke even more criticism. While the act of removing women from the Saudi catalog led to the fact that some customers threatened a boycott, even harsher consequences can emerge because of further hesitation. On the other hand, failure to respond to the crisis and the use of catalogs without images of women contradict the company’s values. IKEA is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact that makes its members responsible for upholding human rights standards universally. At the same time, the company also focuses on empowering girls and women across the globe. Consequently, the removal of females from the catalog undermines IKEA’s image, both nationally and globally. The second option is to reissue the catalog with women included. This approach will satisfy the demands of European and American critics. In addition to that, this step will show that IKEA respects gender equality in society and opposes discrimination of any kind. However, this option also implies some adverse effects on the company. It refers to the fact that Saudi Arabia officials can consider this step disrespect to their local laws. It is not beneficial for the company to worsen its relationship with Saudi Arabia and witness possible penalties because, by 2012, there had been three IKEA stores in the country. Consequently, the situation above demonstrates that each way to solve the issue implies both advantages and disadvantages. There is no doubt that it will result in problems, and it is necessary to choose the lesser of two evils. That is why IKEA should weigh all pros and cons to identify the most suitable option to address the scandal and mitigate its adverse consequences, and the information below will comment on it. As far as my personal opinion is considered, I would recommend reissuing the catalog because of a few reasons. Firstly, this option will mea
Introduction Art exhibition refers to the activity or process whereby things such as art, activities, talent, and products are displayed for public viewing. In other words, this is an event at which different aspects of art are presented in a public arena for the purpose of showing the value, quality, or traits associated with those aspects to audiences of interest. Art exhibition plays a key role in today’s contemporary society, where art remains a significant aspect of human life. One of the key roles and benefits of the art exhibition is that it helps to advance and promote the value of different aspects of art, thus enabling artists to achieve their goals in those aspects (Camarero, Garrido & Vicente, 2010). More importantly, an exhibition of artistic works does not only help to create awareness, but it also draws special interest to the work being showcased, thus enhancing its monetary value. Obviously, good work or quality is presented in exhibitions where the targeted audience can have the opportunity to reach them freely and make strong judgments about them in terms of value and quality, among other traits. This research paper examines various aspects of an art exhibition in contemporary society through a number of topics as follows. What Is Event Planning? This refers to the process of organizing and managing social or art-related projects or activities. These activities may include but are not limited to exhibitions, conventions, meetings, forums, team building activities, and parties, among other social events. In other terms, event planning is the process of coordinating all aspects of a social project or activity to ensure that it is successfully implemented. Some of the key aspects associated with event planning include budgeting, designing of timelines, selection and reservation of the function sites, identification of venue for potential activities, food and beverage arrangements, transport coordination, equipment and facility arrangement, risk management, and development of contingency plans (Lawson, 2000). The entire process of event planning starts with a focus on the goal that the event owner intends to attain. The event planner then engages in the arrangement and coordination of every detail that would be necessary for making the event succes
Introduction I believe in the provision of timely and efficient nursing services as a priority, as well as in the creation of a global community of nurses, where every participant could share their knowledge and experience so that the quality of care could improve at an increasingly fast pace. It seems to me that the needs of the patients should be the key factor determining the actions of a nurse and that the member of a nursing facility must act on behalf of the patient at all costs and in any situation. Upbringing, Spiritual Beliefs, Experience, and Political Ideology as Crucial Factors Although the idea of keeping the focus on the patients’ needs consistent might seem somewhat idealistic and require more thought, it is based on a rather specific philosophy built on the factors such as my upbringing, spiritual beliefs, personal and professional experiences, etc. For instance, being a Christian, I believe that providing assistance to those in need and relieving pain is a noble deed and, more importantly, the only possible course of actions: “by applying Christian values to healthcare, nurses can reassure patients that they will receive quality care by prioritizing the individual as a person and not just a function of society” (Indiana Wesleyan University, 2015, par. 3). The atmosphere that I grew up in also contributed to shaping both my personal and professional philosophies. For instance, my parents have always stressed the significance of being responsive to other people, as well as promoting the idea of empathy as the foundation for successful communication and building strong relationships. Moreover, the importance of understanding the emotions of others has always been an integral part of my upbringing; as a result, I developed emotional intelligence skills that now help me address the patients’ needs in the most efficient manner possible (Karimi, Leggat, Donohue, Farrell, & Couper, 2013). The nursing experience that I have received so far has also contributed to shaping my current philosophy to a considerable extent. For instance, some of the nursing cases that I had to address involved patients that were extremely reluctant to provide the necessary information (Abdi, Izadi, Vafaeei, & Lorestani, 2014). As a result, the approach involving empathy and emotional intelligence was required to make sure that the relevant information could be retrieved. Similarly, on a range of occasions, patients took their conditions far too lightly and needed guidance to change their behavioral patterns, as well as the general attitude toward their health status (Lamothe, Rondeau, Malboeuf-Hurtubise, Duvale, & Sultan, 2016). Finally, the issue of political ideology deserves to be brought up as one of the factors that shaped my current nursing philosophy. As a member of the democ
Literature is the form of art that allows people to reflect on the phenomena of the objective reality. People can also describe the variety of family relations in literature. Examples of literary works that address the topic of complex family relations are the stories titled “Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin and “Mrs. Dutta Writes a Letter” by Chitra Banerjee. The comparative analysis of the two levels can be started from the same narration manner, as “Sonny’s Blues” is a first-person narration. At the same time, “Mrs. Dutta Writes a Letter” is delivered in the third person. This provides for a different perception of the stories told. In more detail, the stories do not display any apparent antagonists and are fully protagonists in their nature. In “Sonny’s Blues,” the narrator, i. e. Sonny’s brother and Sonny himself are protagonists of the story. They are connected by tender feelings and respect towards each other as towards brothers. Their communication illustrates their attitudes toward each other: “Do you mind if we have the driver drive alongside the park? on the west side – I haven’t seen the city in so long” (Klotz and Abcarian, 2006, p. 539). In “Mrs. Dutta Writes a Letter,” Mrs. Dutta is considered the protagonist of the story. At the same time, her children can be referred to as antagonists because the story is focused on the lack of understanding between Mrs. Dutta and her children. Tones of the narration and the overall style of the stories affect the reader’s impressions considerably. For example, the difference in tones in “Sonny’s Blues” and “Mrs. Dutta Writes a Letter” makes the reader perceive the former story positively and the latter negatively. Thus, as “Sonny’s Blues” can be characterized by lots of warm words said by the brothers to each other, the story as a whole is perceived as a description of positively developing sibling relationships when Sonny’s brother writes to Sonny: “You don’t know how much I needed to hear from you” (Klotz and Abcarian, 2006, p. 538). On the other hand, in “Mrs. Dutta Writes a Letter,” the tone of the story is much darker, creating a negative and somewhat depressing effect on the reader. Although presented as a story of a woman in American society, “Mrs. Dutta Writes a Letter” makes an impression of the story about a lonely woman who has nobody to talk with and nobody to understand her in this world. In this, the effect of the plot on the stories as such can be observed. “Sonny’s Blues” describes the relations of two brothers who meet after a long time without seeing each other. They are happy to meet again, and an invisible bond seems to preserve their loving feelings toward each other. In “Mrs. Dutta Writes a Letter,” the plot is rather dramatic, providing a pessimistic perception of the story. Overall, the two stories are similar in their reference to family relations but different in how they describe these relations and see their value to human beings. Works Cited Klotz, Marvin and Richard Abcarian. Literature: the human experience. Shorter ninth edition, Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2006.
Would God no Argo e er had winged the seas To Colchis through the blue Symplegades No shaft of riven pine in Pelion’s glen Shaped that first oar blade in the hands of men Valiant who won to save King Pelias vow The fleece All golden Never then I trow Mine own princess her spirit wounded sore With love of Jason to the encastled shore Had sailed of old lolcos never wrought The daughters of King Pelias knowing not To spill their father’s life nor fled in fear Hunted for that fierce sin to Corinth here With Jason and her babes This folk at need Stood friend to her and she in word and deed Served alway Jason Surely this doth bind Through all ill days the hurts of humankind When man and woman in one music move But now the world is angry and true love Sick as with poison Jason doth forsake My mistress and his own two sons… The Sophoclean Hero Medea represents the Sophoclean Hero that is already mired in tragedy, with seemingly no way out and no hope for redemption. Perhaps the most telling passage in which to dissect the motivations of Medea is the first one. The first twenty lines are delivered by the nurse—a significant authorial choice to express the true strength of Medea’s convictions, that they are premeditated enough that the nurse senses what is afoot, and that she is too mad to deliver these opening lines herself. In keeping with the Sophoclean formula, Euripides creates a solitary, rather pitiful, resigned Medea in the opening scene, one the audience doesn’t immediately see, but can only hear bemoaning her injustice and pleading with the gods from inside her home. Her nurse opens the play, stating what seems to be a wish that Jason had never gone off to be a hero, so that he would not return to what he finds, stating, “Would god no Argo e’er had winged the seas” (I.i.1) referring assumedly to Jason’s winged sandals. She is committed to the murders she will commit, and is way past the point of compromise. She is resigned to accepting the ramifications of her act without it deterring her from her determination to carry out that act. This opposing convergence of intention and emotion cements Euripides’ creation of the fated and vengeful victim that we associate with many tragic heroes of Greek mythology, one whose multi-faceted character is reflected and manipulated in works by Sophocles and Ovid as well. This can be most clearly shown in Medea’s introduction in the first scene when she refers to herself as a “wretched suffering woman” and expresses her wish to be dead. Medea is not angry or outwardly wrathful here; her vengeance is internal, subtle, and practiced. The audience sees that Medea is powerless against fate and the gods, out of control in her situation. When the nurse alludes to “the first oar blade in the hands of men” (I.i.4), we are meant to see the imbalance of power between the dominant and masculine hero returning from his journey, and the helpless and wronged woman left at home. Medea reasons that because of her husband’s affairs having so ruined her, she was
“A history of trade unionism in the united states” is a book written by Perlman Selig, one of the leading labor historians in the early twentieth century. The book is divided into three sections. The first part contains seven chapters that examine labor in the United States by commons and associates. The chapters in this part of the book are divided into time sections of the period between 1827 and 1896. In these chapters, Perlman seeks to examine the introduction of colonial and federal rule, citizenship, trade unionism, humanitarianism, nationalization and upheaval and reorganization. The second part of the book has the chapters 8 to 11, which look at the larger career of unionism. This part contains four chapters, which look at challenges, reformations and developments that have taken place from 1897 to the present time. The third part of the book contains the remaining chapters, 12 to 15, which consolidate several ideas proposed by the history of labor unions. This part forms a conclusion of ideas expressed in the book. It also portrays the economic interpretation, explains the idealistic factor, elaborates on the absence of an American labor party, and explains the rise of a political and economic dictatorship by the proletariat and trade unionism. This book was released after “history of labor”, a book that Perlman co-authored in 1918. The second part of the book “a history of trade unionism” was written as a continuation of the book mentioned above, to cover the period after 1897. The similarity between the two books is evident since Perlman used material that was of a similar kind to that used in the preparation of the book “history of labor”. These similar materials include original sources, for example, proceedings of trade union conventions, labor and employer papers and government reports, among others. The book is a good read as it contains a lot of special history about the recent period in the labor movement. One particular area of concern is the history of unionism in individual trades or industries, to which Perlman intends to direct the reader to additional accounts of the various phases of the subject, which he himself was out of necessity obliged to treat, though temporarily. One concern about this book, which is similar to other books written by Perlman, is the conclusion. Like other writings, Perlman portrays American workers as being non radical. The author considers intellectuals in the US labor movement as outsiders, who aim at leading workers astray with the intention of acquiring communist visions. The motivation to write the book can be attributed to the author’s dislike of the duty assumed by intellectuals in the US labor movement. The author did not foresee the failure of business unionism, and its replacement with social movement unionism. As a result, most of the arguments by Perlman targeted at the outsider movement leaders were not true. The home grown intellectual
Introduction A supply chain is almost similar to a value chain except that one deals with a broader category of products than the other does. A supply chain simply deals with how goods and services move from the process of manufacturing products from raw materials to distribution of the end product, which is sold to the final consumer. On the other hand, a value chain looks deeper into what happens in each process of realization of the product, starting from how the raw material is handled, all the way to the delivery of the final product to the final consumer. Supply chain mostly concentrates on how efficient the services are in the whole manufacturing process, while the value chain, in addition to what the supply chain does, usually delves deeper and also concerns itself with the consumer’s needs, tastes and preferences (Koontz and Weihrich 63). Supply chain It has autonomous systems that ensure raw form of material gets to the intended consumer through the manufacturer, then the retailer and finally the consumer. It sometimes re-introduces a product from the consumer in the market where the product still has value. This chain deals with all areas of distribution, these being procurement, distribution, management and delivery to stockers of a given line of products. It may be incorporated into the value chain to a limited level, but it cannot incorporate value chain since the two are entirely different in their true sense, but interrelated. Value Chain This chain is different from the supply chain in that it involves a whole different series of interrelated activities regarding a particular product intended for market. A product goes through certain stages in process for it to improve in value from raw material to a valuable product. From this definition, we can say that each stage adds value to the item in production, but the chain does not involve the recruitment of personnel, or the distribution of the product. It encompasses the segments involved in a business till the final product. One can actually estimate the markup value by calculating incurred cost for production, revenue paid for item, plus product cost by volume of product. Juxtaposition of the two chains Though the two chains involve stages that are necessary to the manufacture and provision of finished products to the consumer, only one truly adds true value to the final product, the value chain. Taking the example of a milling company, the factory takes raw material from the farm and removes the husks from the corn. Subsequent changes are made as the corn moves along through each stage, as the extent with which it will satisfy the consumer increases. This adds value to the corn, and this constitutes the value chain. The packed flour then leaves the mill through trucking companies that deliver the finished product to different destinations including consumer standard checks, and transport and re-packaging companies. This constitutes the supply chain. The two must not be taken to mean the same for they represent two
Observing the Student Code of Academic Integrity is crucial to researching if one wants to earn the respect of their peers. Examples of violations provided by the Cornell University (“Code of Academic Integrity”) include representing others’ work as one’s own, fabricating data that supports one’s findings or misrepresenting one’s academic accomplishments. Not following the Code can result in a variety of penalties, ranging from having to redo the work to being expelled from the university. Integrity is critical in academic and professional life because failures to observe it will eventually be discovered and punished. This is especially true in the modern world where every published work is widely and readily available. There are even automated tools that check your paper against an enormous range of documents, articles, and web pages to look for similarities. However, these tools may also be used to assist the author in observing academic integrity by helping them locate passages that seem similar to other works. The writer can then change those parts if the information is merely common knowledge presented in a similar fashion or properly cite the earlier paper if the data is derived from that study. There is a variety of resources available to a student that help observe academic integrity rules and verify it, most of them online. Many websites are dedicated to scanning your text and looking for similarities to sources available online. There are also numerous pages that explain the standard strategies for avoiding plagiarism and the idea of citations. The most useful of such resources and perhaps the most useful of all academic integrity resources is the Purdue OWL (“Purdue Online Writing Lab” ) . In addition to providing suggestions for general writing, it has a dedicated section for research and citation that explains most of the commonly used citation styles, the complexities of which can often lead to mistakes, in detail. Works Cited “Code of Academic Integrity.” Cornell University, 1997. Web. “Purdue Online Writing Lab” . Purdue University College of Liberal Arts , 2018. Web.