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Introduction This paper discusses the selected amateur YouTube video, “Rotational Speed,” found at the following link. This short video, created and uploaded by General_Assassin, seeks to explain how the earth revolves around the sun and demonstrates how to calculate the speed of rotation (“Rotational Speed”). It reveals that the earth’s speed of rotation is 390km/second with respect to the cosmic microwave background radiation (CBR). This paper uses this understanding to describe how physics is applicable to the information presented in the video. Main body As mentioned, the ideas that the YouTube video describes and explains focus on rotational speed, echoing the information discussed in class on linear and rotational velocity. The formula for angular momentum or inertia of rotation is as follows: L = lω The formula for an extremely small object in comparison with rot
Introduction Studies define acquisition as an instance when a firm takes control of the liabilities and assets of another firm. The identity of the acquiring firm remains while that of the organization being acquired is lost. A merger, on the other hand, is a voluntary joining of two companies in almost equal terms into a new single legal enterprise (Siegel and Simon 21). The consolidations come with several benefits that this paper seeks to explore. The benefits of business consolidations Business consolidations are characterized by constant growth in revenue. Besides, firms that merge have a higher possibility of enlarging their market share, which in effect, contributes to the growth in sales. The firm may acquire better technologies and new skills, which also contributes to increased productivity (Stunda 4). Another benefit associated with industrial mergers in America is the reduction in labor and production costs. From most straight consolidations, economies of scale are created. A vertical merger, on the other hand, provides opportunities for cost reduction resulting from the closer coordination of distribution and production. Cases of companies having resources that complement each other also tend to help in getting economies of scale. In fact, it is normal for the new consolidated company to lay off less productive workers through downsizing and retain productive workers. The strategy will ensure that the remaining employees are those who are highly productive and the costs incurred in paying the laid off workers is avoided (Stunda 5). The consolidations are also associated with other benefits including tax gains. The benefits arise due to the unexploited tax losses, unexploited debt capacities, appraisal of assets that depreciate, and the availability of surplus funds (Stunda 2). The acquiring firm has the possibility of increasing its returns on investments through efficient utilization of the newly acquired assets including the working capital. The case becomes more applicable where the existence of the targeted firm depicts redundant assets that can be divested (McGuckin and Nguyen 740). Reduced cost of debt is another ground why businesses combine their assets. In most cases, this will accrue from the reduction in how variable the cash flows will be as the corporations continue to operate. The instances that would have existed before a firm defaulting on its debts will be reduced or completely non-existent. In case such a scenario occurs, it will lead to safer debts and a reduction in the borrowing costs (Stunda 3). The shortcomings of mergers and acquisitions Even though the consolidations in the American industry have proved beneficial, there are also a few shortcomings. The first major shortcoming occurs in the existence of conflicting resources and organizational cultures and practices between the two companies that are consolidated. These may lead to rifts within the newly consolidated organization. In fact, the differences in th
Introduction The present paper is devoted to drawing an outline of a plan for participating in international humanitarian response. Some of the most important documents that can guide one’s participation in humanitarian response are internationally accepted competencies and standards for humanitarian responses. The Core Humanitarian Standard [CHS] (n.d.) offers guidance in the form of nine core standards that should be applied to humanitarian response participants (organisations and individuals), and that is supposed to facilitate quality improvement and assessment activities. CHS (n.d.) includes the measures of appropriates, effectiveness (including time effectiveness), lack of negative effects and presence of positive ones, communication and feedback requirements (including complaints), and coordination as well as continuous learning and improvement of quality, staff support, and appropriate human resources management, which is separated from general resource management that is also a requirement. CHS (n.d.) is not exhaustive, however; it is meant to be basic, which is why other codes of standards, for example, that by Australian Council for International Development [ACID] (n.d.) can be used as well. ACID (n.d.) code is also based on effectiveness and timely nature of the response, but it also highlights the importance of equality promotion and protection of vulnerable groups and offers more detailed practical guidance. Similarly, the Consortium of British Humanitarian Agencies [CBHA] (2012) suggests a more comprehensive framework for the specific competencies that are required for humanitarian response participation, and it focuses on individuals and their roles, not on all the possible participants. Some sources offer a creative approach to the topic; for example, the Australian Medical Assistance Team [AMAT] (2011) has developed Seven Sins of a medical response (p. 10). These and some other sources will be used to inform the present paper and create the outline of my plan for humanitarian activities participation. Humanitarian Response Participation The aim of a humanitarian response consists of helping a population to survive a disaster and recover from it (Malich, Coupland, Donnelly, & Nehme, 2015; The Sphere Project, 2011). The advantages of an international response consist of increased resource availability, and major disasters often require responses of such level, which highlights their importance (Philips & Markham, 2014). As a result, participation in an international response entails special responsibilities and requirements, some of which will be mentioned here. One of the primary aspects that AMAT (2011), CBHA (2012), and other manuals emphasise as a requirement for humanitarian response participation consists in acquiring the information that will be necessary to the participant. An informed action would ensure timely, effective, and appropria
Summary of Article The authors bring their readers’ attention to sustainability as addressed through the framework of project stakeholder management. The article analyzes and evaluates the approaches to managing stakeholders when implementing company strategic sustainability projects. The authors review available literature and use the ​​pragmatic design science approach to develop practical tools to help project managers implement their tasks efficiently with sustainability prioritized. The study deepens the scope of stakeholder recognition. The orientation framework proposes a process model for stakeholder management and several practically applicable models and frameworks for stakeholder engagement, interest identification, and responsibility classification. Overall, Silvius and Schipper (2019) integrate the abundance of project stakeholder management concepts and frameworks into a comprehensive system of practical models that help implement sustainability efforts efficiently and effectively. Reflection on the Article Upon reading and summarizing the article, my understanding of project stakeholder management improved and became richer in terms of the practical vision of how stakeholders should be identified and managed. I think that the scholars who conducted the study succeeded in developing a well-balanced framework capable of meeting the requirements of project managers struggling with sustainability issues and stakeholder management. I agree with the article’s authors that sustainability problems and company goals are commonly ambiguous and difficult to attain. Thus, when the difficulty of stakeholder recognition, orientation, and engagement overlap with the complex project tasks, a manager might significantly benefit from a concise and multifaceted model that would incorporate all relevant concepts and frameworks into one comprehensive tool. Another important insight that I managed to take from the article is that an efficient approach to stakeholder management is based on incorporating multiple determinants and measurements into one tool. For example, the authors propose using a tool that presents such project specifics as resources, processes, deliverables, and benefits to identify stakeholder level, type, and content of interest, expected contribution, and engagement strategy for each project domain.
What show are your watching? is it one your normally watch? Which network airs the show. How did you access it: network tv, Netflix, website, etc. The show I am watching is called the Trisha TV Show. It is one of my favorite reality television shows aired on the BET channel. I accessed the show via network TV. Who is the probable intended audience(s) for the television show you are analyzing? What factors contribute to your awareness of audience? Consider not only gender but also age, race/ethnicity, geographic location, etc. The probable intended audience of the show are families undergoing some painful experience and would want to know the truth. The factor which contributed to my awareness of the audience is the plot of the show, which touches on family disagreements, deception, and emotions. There are male and female adult audiences of all races from across the globe. Is there a relationship between the plot/action/narrative of the television show and the commercials that accompany it? If there are no commercials, which ads do you see on the internet or streaming service? How do these relate or appeal to the target audience(s)? Explain. There is a relationship between the plot of the show and several commercials that accompany it during commercial break intervals. For instance, after every five minutes, there are commercials on counseling services, private investigation, and legal assistance to families. The most notable commercial was the Jade counseling services and recovery therapy for families trying to cope up with a challenging situation. This commercial appeals to the target audience since everybody in a family are always looking for an explanation and support through unpleasant occurrences (Bowden 65). Do the characters who appear differ from one another, and
Introduction/Thesis One of the most notable aspects of the current political climate in the UK has to do with the fact that, for the duration of the last few decades, both New Labour and Conservative governments have been adhering to the neo-liberal paradigm of societal management. This resulted in creating the situation when, as of today, the neo-liberal discourse continues to exert an ever-heavier influence on the functioning of the public domain in this country. The ideology’s effects on the system of education in the UK are particularly apparent. After all, throughout the specified period, the very term “education” has effectively ceased being connotative of the notion of a social right while becoming increasingly associated with the notion of a paid service/privilege. As Arthur (2015) aptly observed, the contemporary educational realities in Britain are characterized by the “continuation and deepening of neo-liberal (and neo-conservative) education policies based on a regime of low public expenditure and privatisation… (these policies) are essentially competitive, selective, divisive, hierarchically elitist” (p. 313). The concerning trend, however, is far from being deemed socially beneficial. It is the other way around: the very ideological premises of the neo-liberal approach to education predetermine such a state of affairs. The author will explore the validity of this suggestion at length, about what appears to be the significance of the neo-liberal conceptualization of education, in general, and the role of Ofsted inspections as yet another facilitator of the ongoing deterioration of academic standards, in particular. Analysis/Discussion Even though there is no universally accepted definition as to what neo-liberalism stands for, it will be appropriate to define this ideology as being reflective of the assumption that the greater is the role of market mechanisms in determining the systemic aspects of the society’s functioning, the better. This explains the ultimate consequence of the neo-liberal reforms’ practical implementation, “the cancellation of welfare programs and public funding for social services, and the privatization of schools, hospitals and other formerly publically run institutions” (Ludwig 2016, p. 417). This, in turn, results in widening of the gap between the rich and poor in just about every Western country where the advocates of neo-liberalism have been in charge of designing social policies for some time. Formally speaking, neoliberalism is concerned with promoting the idea that there should be no social obstacles in the way of people trying to take full advantage of their existential potential. In this respect, the emphasis is commonly placed on the specifics of people’s ethnocultural background, as the main factor in defining their sense of self-identity and affecting the perception of the surround
The Company DU is an enterprise that operates in Dubai and is focused on the provision of telecommunication services. It is imperative to say that it is one of the leaders in the industry that is known for its unique approaches. The enterprise has won numerous awards and is determined to provide customers with services of highest possible quality. Compensation Policies The fact that the company provides its workers with a broad range of benefits should not be overlooked. DU offers competitive salaries, and the pay is based on performance most of the time (“More Than a Job” par. 3). This aspect should not be overlooked because commitment to the job is rewarded. Such factors as airfare allowance, provision of health care, assistance with education, pension, annual leave and other should be taken into account. It is also paramount to mention that such benefits as discounts and free data and parking can be regarded as valuable and can be essential for work. Opportunities for Development It is paramount to mention that the company provides its employees with numerous opportunities for development. Many programs with a goal to support students have been developed by the organization, and it is evident that graduates are valued by the enterprise. It is paramount to note that the firm devotes a significant amount of resources to education, and the help to start the careers is also offered (“Start Your Career with Us” par. 1). Experienced professionals are also valued by the company, and they are provided with numerous career opportunities depending on their level of knowledge. It is necessary to mention that experience in this industry is essential because one should be able to deal with the changes because new technologies are being discovered every day, and some of them may be disruptive. Recruitment It is imperative to note that recruitment process is not complicated, and one needs to submit curriculum vitae. It is paramount to mention that it may be necessary to pass online tests in some cases to test the knowledge, and this approach is incredibly convenient (“How We Recruit” par. 1). The fact that an individual is guided throughout the whole process should not be disregarded. The information and feedback that is received can be viewed as incredibly valuable, and one should be able to keep track of the progress. It is paramount to say that the process of selection is strict most of the time, but the company is ready to provide opportunities to individuals that have potential. Works Cited “How We Recruit.” DU . DU, n.d. Web. “ More Than a Job .” DU . DU, n.d. Web. “Start Your Career with Us.” DU . DU, n.d.
It is not an easy task to create an organization from nothing and prove its urgency and worth in the world full of competitions, demands, and expectations. People can make numerous attempts, offer captivating ideas, and challenge everything around in order to achieve the goals set. Still, they cannot be sure of the success of their work’s results. Nowadays, there are many ideas on how to improve the development of an organization, and one of them is to demonstrate successful leadership and follow the laws defined by the experts. The current paper aims at discussing the story of the company named Lawry’s Restaurants and its connection to Maxwell’s laws of leadership. John C. Maxwell is a famous American author and speaker whose ideas are reflected in his books. He introduces a list of hints on how the relations between leaders and workers may be developed, and his real-life examples and explanations prove the correctness of the chosen direction. Lawry’s Restaurants’ story is a good choice to understand how each law may be considered and implemented. Richard Frank has already proved that it is possible to create a company as an institution and turn it into a powerful organization with a number of certain rules and personal ethical issues that can define a properly chosen leadership style as one of the most crucial points; in addition, the connection between Frank’s experience and Maxwell’s 21 irrefutable laws of leadership serve as evidence that each person has a chance to repeat Frank’s story and achieve the desired success. In this world, there are many different types of leaders and the characteristics of a leader; this is why it seems to be a challenging task to comprehend what can actually make a good leader. John C. Maxwell defines 21 leader’s qualities and explains the impact of each of them. These qualities touch upon the leader’s charisma, competence, passion, attitude to workers, abilities to listen, analyze, and solve problems, etc. Each law offered by Maxwell has its purpose, character, and explanation. It is easy to understand what the author wants to tell and underline in a good leader. There is no extra information in each law, and it is interesting and educative to discuss how Maxwell’s laws may be identified within specific stories, for example, in the story shared by Richard N. Frank about his Lawry’s Restaurant line. Though Frank’s article offered is not too long and does not contain too many facts, it is still possible to find many interesting facts and clear up how to 21 irrefutable laws may be observed in Lawry’s Restaurants. A choice of a good leader is one of the most important steps that have to be done at the beginning. A company cannot exist without a leader, and people should realize that they have a person to take an example from and to follow any time. Frank admits that his company was created by two people, his father, and uncle, in 1
Shakespeare is one of the greatest authors in history and up to his death he had written 37 plays and 154 sonnets. His plays explore a variety of genres including comedy, fantasy, revenge, tragedy, romance and farce. Most of his plays were published in the sixteenth and seventeen centuries and during that time his reference was mostly to the Greek mythology and the time was during the English Renaissance. Among his famous plays were, “The Merchant of Venice”, “The Midsummer Night’s dream”, “Hamlet” and “Romeo and Juliet” ( Thompson 2).These plays are a reflection of what goes on in the world of today and it would be appropriate to use these books to teach both the juniors and seniors in high school especially when looking at relationships among individuals. In the ‘Midsummer Night‘s dreams’ we encounter a variety of characters who are surrounded by many instances that are as a result of accidents, mistakes and fantasies. The setting is in Athens and the forest. The events that take place in Athens are symbolic in the sense that they represent the sequence of events during the day whereas the events in the forest represent the dream like circumstances. Therefore, the main theme in this book is love difficulties and the main characters involved in this love triangle are; Lysander who loves Hermia, Hermia who loves Lysander, Demetrius who loves Hermia and Helena who loves Demetrius. Egeus, Hermia’s father wants Hermia to marry Demetrius whom she does not love and in an attempt to escape from this catastrophe both Lysander and Hermia plan to elope to their aunt’s place where they would get married. Helena being Hermia’s best friend, Hermia shares the secret with her. This is to the advantage of Helena because she uses this information to attempt to win back the love of Demetrius who had called off their engagement after falling in love with Hermia. The two couples end up in the forest and that is when the dream like events starts to unfold. Oberon and Tatiana his queen are also in the forest and due to their conflict concerning an Indian boy whom Oberon wanted to make him his knight, Oberon tells Puck to spread some magical juice on Tatiana’s eyelids so that she would fall in love with the first person she sees when she wakes up in the morning. Lysander is caught up in the crisis when Puck ends up spreading the juice on him instead of doing it on Demetrius as ordered by Oberon and when Lysander wakes up, she falls in love with Helena who is the first person she sees. This creates a conflict among the four individuals but by morning Puck corrects his mistake and each of the lovers end up with the right partner. Tatiana also wakes up in the morning and after seeing Bottom, she falls in love with him (Shakespeare 142). Oberon finally obtains the Indian boy and for the other couples they get married in Athens thus a happy ending for all. On the other hand, looking at the play “Hamlet”, we come across the major theme as being