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Susan Seidelman’s movie Desperately Seeking Susan is a story of a housewife Roberta, who desperately desires to have a more adventurous life. She sees an advertisement in a newspaper, in which a man sets up a meeting with a woman named Susan, and Roberta decides to follow the couple. Throughout this movie, Roberta undergoes a transformation, which changes her personality traits and attitudes towards life, making her more confident. This paper aims to outline how Roberta’s character is created through mise-en-scene, cinematography, sound, and editing. Roberta is one of the central characters in the movie Desperately Seeking Susan, and her cinematographic portrayal is crucial for the plot of this firm. In many scenes, the medium shots are used, showing both a character’s emotions and their clothes. Through mise-en-scene, Roberta is depicted as a typical housewife with an evident interest in adventure. When she is first introduced at the beginning of Desperately Seeking Susan , she is in a beauty salon getting a hair cut. The camera uses two straight angles, depicting her from the back when Roberta’s face is seen in the mirror and from the front. The medium close-up shot allows seeing her emotions as she reads a newspaper advertisement. The set up of a salon and the sequence of shots where different procedures such as hair waxing, nail painting, and swiping the hair off the floor depict regular activities for a housewife similar to Roberta. An important element is a sequence of several shots where the camera wheeled on a cart depicts several women getting their procedures in this salon. This provides an understanding that Roberta is bored with her life as a housewife and that she is intrigued by an advertisement she sees. The colors and the props in the scenes where Roberta is first introduced help understand her character better. At the beginning of Desperately Seeking Susan , she is seen in a beauty salon, surrounded by pink and beige walls and decor of the scene’s set up. The fact that the dominant colors in this scene are pink and peach suggests the feminine nature of Roberta’s character. This is also reflected in the pink dress that she wears. The close-up shots in this scene allow seeing her emotions when she discusses the newspaper advertisement with a manager. Roberta appears to be bored at first, but then the shot shows her excitement and admiration when she discusses Susan’s adventures. The jacket that Roberta and Susan wear are an integral part of the mise-en-scene because it helps connect the two characters visually and show their relationship. In the scene where the former is in the park looking for Susan, she is seen wearing the jacket and her pink clothes. This shows that some changes in her character as she becomes confident. The long s
Introduction Innovations play an important role in the company success. They allow remaining the competitive edge in the market and maintaining profitability. The innovation process assumes several stages each of which is characterized by its peculiarities and specific features. The aim of this essay is to map the innovation process at Etihad Airways which is the national air carrier of the United Arab Emirates. The Innovation Process at Etihad Airways Searching Searching is the first stage in the innovation process. It assumes the search of relevant information about the competitive environment and the determination of the threats and opportunities. According to the WTM Euromonitor report, “global air online value sales are expected to reach US$382 billion by 2016, driven by Western Europe and North America” (“The WTM Euromonitor Report” p. 2). The expected growth in the sector indicates to the importance of the online tickets sales by the airways. It is a signal of the growth opportunities in the industry. However, the rapid expansion of the low-cost airlines can be viewed as the potential threat to the other companies in the industry. The results revealed in the WTM Euromonitor report show that the low-cost carriers are increasing their market shares (“The WTM Euromonitor Report” p. 2). Selecting Selecting is the second stage in the process. The information gathered at the previous stage is the basis for the determination of the most important areas for improvement. The decision should be based on the strategic goals of the company. According to James Hogan, CEO of the company, the corporate strategy of Etihad Airways can be described by two important points: the vast differentiation with 138 nationalities working for the airline and 475 destinations the passengers are offered to fly to as well as the economy of scale (Schaal n.p.). Both the differentiation and the scale are achieved due to the investments in four other airlines, namely Airberlin (29%), Air Seychelles (40%), Aer Lingus (appr. 3%), and Virgin Australia (10%) (Schaal n.p.). Taking into account the corporate strategy and the information gathered, it is reasonable for the company to develop its online tickets sales accelerating the speed of the customers servicing and reducing the cost of sales. “Hogan noted that emerging technologies will be vital in attracting and retaining passengers, and he vowed that Etihad will have Wi-Fi connectivity throughout its fleet by August 2014” (Schaal n.p.). That is why the emphasis in the innovation process should be put on the Internet technologies. Implementing At the stage of implementation, the innovative features of the new service should be clearly identified. First of all, the knowledge based should be acquired by the company through strategic alliance or investment in the low-cost airline. The stake in the LLC
It is stated that common law has to do with practically all benefits given to employees, which is, in fact, the meaning of compensation strategy. The strategy is designed to lead a business to success through pay (Milkovich et al., 2014). Speaking about success, Starbucks has undoubtedly achieved it in quite a short period of time through its strategy that includes effective internal communication, numerous training opportunities, and payment amounting slightly higher than that of the competitors’. However, the Starbucks strategy has some serious flaws. First and foremost, the egalitarian pay structure is inconsistent with the human capital factor that allows for competition, and therefore, motivation of the staff members (Madhani, 2014). The company claims it makes the “partners” feel equally valued but, indeed, a top class barista being paid as much as a floor sweeper is rather humbling. In addition, the company provides the employees with health insurance and other benefits; however, the bonuses appear in the form of coffee, which is yet another motivation fail. As for the contributions, the company bases its payments on team performance only, completely disregarding the efforts of the individuals. What is more, they seem to overlook the fact that the costs of living do rise with the time. They give some of the employees a chance to go through some training in the US but they do not take into account their actual needs. The training is useful, but so are the good conditions, which the company apparently stays quite oblivious to. As to other organizations, there is Microsoft with its individual-performance-based bonuses and the structure of organizational design that is grounded on technology. There is also Bristol – Myers Squibb that gives its employees a range of opportunities for personal growth and encourages them to develop leadership character to increase performance. There is Firepond that is always open for fresh ideas and new viewpoints and provides its employees with bonuses based on their individual output. However, to illustrate a stunning strategy that seems to work against all odds, it is worth referring to Google. The company
Strengths Emirates Industry for Camel Milk & Products (EICMP), also known as Camelicious, is a pioneering UAE company in the field of camel milk production. First, its modern technology going in line with ISO and EU standards provides customers with the healthy product that benefit even diabetics (Luxner, 2014). Second, the elaborated supply chain, particularly, Waitrose supermarkets ensure the high rate of demand. Third, the relatively competitive costs also benefit to success of Camelicious. Moreover, the international expansion, for instance, into UK or Europe markets offers new grounds for the growth of the company. Currently, the company’s products are also exported to Kuwait, Austria, Jordan, and Malaysia ( Emirates Industry for Camel Milk & Products , n.d.). The variety of production that comprises plain, saffron, chocolate, and strawberry tastes as well as Camelicious chocolate enlarges the target audience attracting both adults and children. Additionally, the product design, in particular, middle-sized bottles with the enjoyable emblem of a cartoon camel with sunglasses is a perfect driving force of the company that will grab the customers’ attention by its uniqueness. Finally, the company values its employees ensuring their safety and communication. According to Luxner (2014), “the ones who do not speak English take classes” (para. 21). It confirms that the company takes responsibility for its employees. Weaknesses Despite the listed strengths, the company possesses a number of weaknesses. The lack of the strong and developed online market decreases the customers’ attention in the framework of globalization, when each business tries to design online store in order to meet clients’ expectations. Besides, Camelicious’ weak brand deprives it of the opportunity to set the equal prices with competitors. Although camel milk is undoubtedly health-giving product, the fact that it is widely known only in the Middle East might create some resistance on the global market. Seeing that Camelicious is a pioneer company in the production of camel milk products, it is almost impossible to predict and prevent all the potential pitfalls that are likely to realize for more traditional businesses. Opportunities Among EICMP opportunities, one might pinpoint the fact that it offers a revolutionary product for the international market while the latter is also might be regarded to as an opportunity. Taking into account that camel milk is a non-traditional product for the most of the world, its chances of success becomes even greater ( Emirates Industry for Camel Milk & Products , n.d.). Besides, the expansion into emerging markets seems to be beneficial due to the fast
Introduction Teaching is a dynamic profession which entails many tasks. A good teacher ought to be interactive with his/her students as teaching is far more than just standing in class and giving a series of lectures. This article will attempt to prove that a good teaching is more than just lecturing; it calls for dynamism and interaction with the students. Argument one A good teacher ought to be empathic; he/she should bond well with the students. Being empathic creates a platform for growing friendship which will enhance good teaching. Empathy makes the teacher-student relations warm making it possible for students to open up on, for instance, what should be done to improve their performance. Finally, the environment created by being empathic makes it possible for the teacher to pick out off pitch which may be affecting a student. Argument Two A good teacher should be flexible and open to change. Teaching ought to be one of the most dynamic professions as it prepares students for a world which has never been static. By being responsive to forces of globalization as well as technology, a teacher will always remain relevant in the eyes of the students. Students are very responsive to technology and forces of changes and teachers should integrate these changes to their teaching as this will make learning enjoyable to the students (Moore 4). Argument Three Presentation skills are very basic for teachers and they cannot teach without them. Teachers should learner to be charismatic as this will help them to have the attention of their students in order to pass a message across. Charismatic teachers will instill confidence in their students and this will make it easier for the students to learn. Charisma will also make it possible for a teacher to be viewed positively by his/her students and might be adopted as a role model. Conclusion Empathy, presentation skills, flexibility and open mindedness makes a teacher interactive with students. Interactivity brings students close to teachers creating a platform where teaching can be customized to enhance high performance on both parts. Clearly, teaching is more than just lecturing. Work Cited Moore, Alex. The good teacher: dominant discourses in teaching and teacher education. New York: Routledge, 2004. Print.
Introduction Professor Tiffany Ruby Patterson is an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University of African American. She teaches history, Diaspora and American Studies. Among many other writings she has co-authored with Robin D.G. Kelley an essay called Unfinished Migrations: Reflections on the African Diaspora and the Making of the Modern World. Robin D.G. Kelley is also scholars and a professor at the University of Southern California teaching African American history and culture. African Diaspora in their essay Unfinished Migrations, Patterson and Kelley define it as a process and a condition. It is considered a process because it is dynamic and growing in Africa’s and the world’s history; asserting it as a condition as seen through gender hierarchies, geographical location and its identification as a global race. They also attempt to show the role the African Diaspora scholars themselves play in providing a deeper understanding of African history. Synopsis of Unfinished Migration Patterson and Kelly attempt to provide an overview of the resurgence of African Diaspora scholarship. It is a term that arose in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s (16). In their analysis, they explain why the history of African Americans is exceptional, especially, because many minority groups are given collective identity by not only earlier studies but also contemporary scholars. In so doing challenge early studies on Diaspora as anthropological in context in relation to the cultural integration of Africans depending on their interaction with other communities they came into contact with during their migration. Discussions among intellectuals and scholars in the Diaspora field of study the definition of Diaspora is the mainly referred to the manifestation of dispersion. The nature of African Diaspora is as broad as its composition from forced migration as slaves to contemporary migration in search of better economic opportunities or as political asylum. They argue to have a holistic understanding of the African American experience in the context of history and culture a comparative approach has to be undertaken. Patterson and Kelly explain that Diasporas affect political, economical and social aspects of both the host country and their homeland. In so doing, it offers a broader perspective in the influence of the dispersion of people of African descent has had in the creation of the modern world (14). The adoption of this clearly shows that African Diaspora is dynamic and continuous based on origin and social set up. Diaspora consciousness has been constituted both negatively and positively. For example, negatively, there has been issue like negative ethnicity, racism and alienation from their places of origin. While positive aspects include sustainable distinctive communities, historical social formation and their
Inventory Costs Set-up or ordering costs are any expenses associated with ordering and receiving the product from the supplier. These costs can include the typical packaging, delivery, handling, and insurance of the product, as well as any associated labor costs that are not outsourced. Holding costs are any expenses associated with the storage of inventory that remains unsold. These include warehousing costs (storage space), labor, insurance, and any potential price of spoiled or damaged goods. Minimizing inventory costs, particularly holding costs is a critical element of supply chain management for a company (Stevenson, 2014). The trade-off between the two is that each responds differently to the number and size orders. For example, an increase in demand results in the
Chant initially appeared as liturgical music of the Latin Church. It originated in Jerusalem in the fourth century and further developed in Rome during the seventh century (Tibbetts & Saffle, 2018). By the end of the Middle Ages, it already existed in various forms and served distinct religious traditions, even today remaining the norm for concert church music (Tibbetts & Saffle, 2018). Chant had a particular rhythmic structure, which became slower over time, and by the twelfth century, it became known as cantus planus. By the ninth century, chant chanting took on the form of parallel intervals, which was common in many cultures. This type is called a parallel organum and depends “on the limitation of voices or on acoustic reinforcement” (Tibbetts & Saffle, 2018, p. 22). It is implied that all parts move in the same direction simultaneously but differ in pitch. Another type of organum is a technique when one voice sustains one pitch, and the other sings the chant melody above it (Tibbetts & Saffle, 2018). There are other types of organum, including harmonizing notes against the chant, note-against-note, then more than one note against each chant note. The history of the development of this musical direction documents many changes. Polyphonic vocal writing shifted from works in which each voice sang its own text to ones in which all the voices sang the same words at basically the same time. Four distinct parts (rather than three) became the norm as this new style strengthened its grip on the musical world. Furthermore, individual parts were no longer as interchangeable as they had been in the past. The range was now a conscious factor in creating polyphonic music. Thus, in the Renaissance period, chants became a source of fixed materials for composition. As a pedagogical tool, cantus firmus was used exclusively in Gradus ad Parnassum to teach counterpoint. As the Baroque era continued, performers moved to the forefront of new means of musical expression. Whether it was singers improvising striking passages in opera, keyboard players adding ornamentation to ordinary melodic lines, or organists creating expansive, spontaneous works based on hymn tunes. Contrapunctus IX in Bach’s Art of the Fugue recalls a pre-existing melody, rhythmically augmented against other faster-moving voices, used as the basis for that composition. Reference Tibbetts J.C., & Saffle M. (2018). Medieval and early modern music. In: J. Tibbetts et al. (Eds.), Performing music history (pp. 7-43). Palgrave Macmillan.
Introduction One among the pictures which drew attention in the Philadelphia museum collection of art works before 1900’s was the painting by Antonio Mancini titled Boy with toy soldiers. It is an art which was created upon the inspiration generated by the Russo- Turkish war. This painting is a splendid piece of work made by Mancini which was sold by him for two hundred francs to his French friend Paul Bourget. Need for money was the only reason for the sale of the picture. The child displayed in the picture is Luigiello who was a regular with Mancini. The picture shows the boy wearing a black glove in one hand only. This was a combination that fascinated Mancini. This feature was repeated in other pieces of works also. This picture shows a boy probably playing with toy soldiers. One of the main attractions of this picture is the pure innocent expression on the boy’s face. Maybe the painter had tried to relate war with innocence of mankind. Another piece of art which deserved attention at the museum was the one titled Deer Mandala. This piece of art having Japanese origin had an unknown author to its credit. It is indeed a splendid picture which depicts a deer standing with its head in an upright position just under the sun. This work was probably done during the Edo period in 17 th century Japan. As per Japanese tradition, deer are sacred animals that are entrusted with carrying messages from the deities. The picture shows a white stag riding on a cloud. This symbolizes the role of a messenger between the earth and the gods. On the saddle of the stag there is a sacred sakaki tree as well as a mirror which is considered as the sacred symbols of Shinto’s along with the sword and jewel. This picture is a marvelous creation showing the symbolic beliefs of the Shinto religion. Altogether a sacred feeling is developed while viewing the picture. There is also a sense of calm and serenity that is associated with this creation. Main body The other art piece which was the center of attraction at the museum was The seizing of Saint Mark, an Netherlandish creation during the 15 th century. The author of this picture is still unknown. The picture shows the arrest of Saint Mark during a mass in a cathedral of Alexandria. The picture shows the seizure of Mark from behind by a soldier. Marcus Cruyt an abbot is the person who commissioned this panel. His coat of arms appears on the tablecloth at the bottom of the picture as well as at the very top of the painting. The arms include head of an ox above a flowering plant. The picture shows the crucified figure of Christ in the background which points out that the author might be very well associated with the church. A figure of a dog is also seen. Maybe this is an ind