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Ooredoo is an international company specializing in telecommunications, which has been operating in the market for more than 30 years. The company provides mobiles, Internet services, such as wireless and wireline, and content services that meet customers’ current needs. Ooredoo was founded in 1987 in Qatar, where the head office is currently located (“Ooredoo Q.P.S.C.,” 2020). However, the company provides services not only in Qatar; the organization operates in ten countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Today, Oman is one of the locations where Ooredoo operates and engages customers. The company was registered in Oman in 2004 under the name of Nawras, but it started to operate in 2005. However, the name of the company was changed to Ooredoo in 2014 (“About Ooredoo,” 2021). Today, its headquarters is in Doha, the capital of Qatar. In terms of financial performance, with a great team of more than 1,000 employees at Ooredoo, the company has achieved a net profit of OMR 33.9 million in 2018 (Ooredoo, 2019). In relation to its customer base, in 2018, Ooredoo had 3,013,688 clients, which is a good result (Writer, 2019). Over the past twelve months, the company’s asset turnover has changed from 0.61 to 0.66, while its receivable turnover has also increased (from 5.91 to 6.65) (“Ooredoo (ORDS),” 2021). Regarding the price, over the past two years, this indicator has decreased, which indicates the lack of progress: in February 2019, the parameter was 0.500, and in February 2021, it dropped to 0.408 (“Ooredoo (ORDS),” 2021). However, in the stock market, the company demonstrates relative success as its share price is growing at the moment, albeit slowly (“Ooredoo Oman overview,” 2021). High competition in the considered market segment is one of the factors hindering the dynamic growth of Ooredoo and the rapid accumulation of profits. Ooredoo is a participant in the telecommunications market, but the company not only sells digital devices but also performs other activities. In addition to mobile and content services, the organization develops applications and cloud technologies (“Ooredoo business,” 2021). Moreover, the company also provides consulting services and interacts with government representatives, which sets it apart from many other similar firms (“Ooredoo business,” 2021). Establishing a productive telecommunications system through the promotion of highly efficient programs and equipment is the main goal of Ooredoo. Nevertheless, in general, the company aims at innovative development and the promotion of advanced data exchange algorithms, which is a valuable condition for overc
The Arabs seem to be the most insulted group in the history of Hollywood. They are depicted in movies mainly as subhuman. The term “subhuman” was used by the Nazis to denigrate Gypsies as well as other minorities. Such depiction has been around for more than a hundred years. Even places of worship have become sites for the expression of hatred and exclusion. In addition, elected officials and policymakers legitimize the differential treatment of Arabs and Muslims (Bahdi, 2019). These discriminatory experiences can be frequently based on the stereotypes gained from Hollywood films. This paper is intended to reflect on the issue of how those stereotypes eliminate, dishonor, and overburden Muslims in the USA and Canada. Increasingly growing social science studies documented the ways in which Muslims are portrayed as violent people (Sandefur, 2015). The studies show images of Arabs and Muslims in the Hollywood contexture both declarative and constitutive of this trope (Sandefur, 2015). Men from these communities are depicted as driven to conflict with the West, terrorists, dictatorial and violent fathers and husbands, and, occasionally, rapists of white women (Badhi, 2019). Hollywood almost always portrays characters from the Middle East in the context of evil, despite the latter being often immigrants and having to adjust to the new social structures in Northern America (Bauder & Shields, 2015). Therefore, the findings from the studies mentioned above have demonstrated that Muslim women can be depicted merely as mothers who give birth to terrorists. A Fathers’ Day cartoon exemplifies the stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims mentioned above. The cartoon depicts an Arab man with exaggerated features and dresses gleefully receiving a Fathers’ Day gift (Kassam, 2018). A child gazes, mesmerized, at the father who is proudly showing off his Father’s Day gift: sticks of explosives lashed together on a belt. The capital letters D-A-D-D-Y appear on several of the sticks of explosives worn by the want-to-be suicide bomber father. The card that reads “Happy Father’s Day” turns out to be on the floor. The cartoon posits Arabs as inherently inimical to Western values. The explosive belt gifted from child to father is a perversion of Father’s Day in North America, which is intended to celebrate love and gratitude (Badhi, 2019). The Arabs in this cartoon pass on a different set of values: their families are formed to breed violence and hate. However, the reality is that the majority of Muslims are non-violent refugees that would seek shelter and support in other countries that would not prosecute them (Friesen, 2017; Amin-Khan, 2015). The English script and the Fathers’ Day theme suggest that whatever evil the family plans to propagate, they will do so in Canada (Badhi, 2019). The child is happily showing his own propensity for violence at a very early age and conveys the impression that he is
A report Cap the gap delivered by Janine Carmichael raises the problem of the difference between the municipal taxes paid by owners of small businesses and residents on similarly assessed property, referred to as “property tax gap”. The report contains valuable statistics data of the tax rates and entrepreneurs’ opinions of the current policies which can be recommended to small business owners for enhancing their understanding of the current situation in the sector. The report under consideration provides valuable insights into the current procedures of the property value assessment which can be helpful for small business owners in their daily practice. Pointing out at the profit-insensitivity of the property tax policies, the author emphasizes their unfairness, supporting this idea with concrete statistics data. Thus, according to the data contained in Cap the gap, in 2009, the municipal taxes for the owners of small businesses in Alberta were 1.89 times higher than the taxes for residents (1). The statistics data and concrete figures can speak louder than words and allow the readers to make their own conclusions concerning the unfairness of tax policies. At the beginning of the report, the author noted that the businesses pay taxes which are much, much higher, but this definition would have been irrelevant and almost useless without concrete statistics data. The information contained in graphs demonstrating the entrepreneurs’ opinions of the current policies is valuable for creating the readers’ awareness in the issues of municipal taxes unfairness. The comparison of the opinions of small business owners from Alberta, Edmonton and Calgery shows only insignificant deviations and is useful for demonstr
People’s Republic of China (PRC) has increased government spending exponentially on areas such as up-gradation of the internet infrastructure, new rail line construction, housing schemes, etc. to launch the government’s pro-growth and reform measures (Chang par. 2). The government introduced an increase of 29 percent of fiscal spending as compared to 2014 accounts (Sweeney par. 1). The increase in government spending has spread evenly across various sectors. For instance, there has been an increase of expenditure in 2015 compared to 2014 towards energy conservation and clean technology by 22.7 percent, social security by 21.7 percent, and employment spending by 15.8 percent (Scutt par. 4). The reason for such an exponential increase in government spending is to boost economic growth and achieve 7 percent growth that has been predicted to be a difficult target to achieve, given the evident signs of economic slowdown (Scutt par. 8). Therefore, this increase in expenditure is observed as China’s strategic move towards fundamental reconstruction while others believe that increase in government spending was a countermeasure to compensate for the huge public debt accumulated due to the inefficient use of capitalism during the reign of Premier Wen Jiabao in 2008 (Chang par. 7). Given this increase in government spending, it will not only have an impact on the internal socio-economic structure but also on the international economy and socio-political structure. This paper analyses the effect of this increase in government spending by China in the US. The paper first looks into the different sectors where the Chinese government has increased it’s spending to the greatest extent and how the increase in Chinese government spending affect the US economy, business, and political relations. The paper will first analyze the areas where China has increased its government spending and why. Further, the paper will then see how these changes in the public spending of china affect the United States of America and why. Increase in Chinese Government Spending A glance into the historical increase rate of public government expenditure of China since the late seventies demonstrates that the highest increase in Chinese government expenditure was made in 1978 when the rate increased by 33 percent (National Bureau of Statistics of China). After 1978, the highest increase in government spending occurred in 2008 by 25.7% and then again in 2015. Figure 1: Increase rate in Public Government Expenditure, Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China In 2014, the annual data presented by the National Bureau of Statistics China on government expenditures showed the main items in government expenditure are presented in the table below. The table shows that the maximum share of the total expenditure of the Chinese government went towards education than to social safety net and employment effort in 2013 (National Bureau of Statistics of China). The major increase in the government expenditure has been in education and social development sector. Therefore, the aim of the government is to
Introduction I have been in the teaching field for almost twenty years and over the years, I have acquired many leadership qualities by holding various positions, such as an executive director, principal, interim superintendent, director of student life and residential housing, administrative assistant, and a History/ Literature teacher. Besides I am a team leader and have skills in planning and management. I also know how to organize different projects, explain their priorities, and assign various tasks. Moreover, I have computer and software skills especially in Microsoft Office, and vast knowledge of the software that deals with statistics such as SAS and Minitab. Components of an implementation plan for instructional improvement I have experience in the development and implementation plan for instructional improvement in my school. I was triggered into developing the plan after I observed and examined teaching methods and learning materials used in classes. I also evaluated different instructional strategies to determine which ones need improvements and the areas that needed to be improved. One of the components of the plan was the instructional objectives. I made sure that every teacher prepared a lesson plan that had the instructional objectives clearly defined. I also ensured that the objectives were specific and measurable. This means that specific objectives involve observable actions that help the teacher to know whether the objectives have been achieved or not. The objectives should use words like ‘state’, ‘define’, ‘calculate’, ‘label’, rather than using words such as ‘explain’, ‘describe’. An example of an instructional objective is, at the end of the lesson, the students should be able to state at least two causes of air pollution’. At the end of the lesson, the teacher asks the students to name the causes of air pollution thus evaluating their comprehension. The objectives also assist the teacher to prepare for the lesson. The second component of the implementation plan wa
Introduction Of Edgar Allan Poe’s entire legacy, Annabel Lee is, perhaps, the most famous poem. It incorporates a range of themes and creates a unique mood, allowing the reader relate to the lead character. A careful choice of stylistic devices and a form makes Annabel Lee a true gem even among Poe’s major works. Key Themes: Love, Death and Mortality Like most of Poe’s works, Annabel Lee renders the theme of death. While the poem is often viewed as a lyric one and, therefore, related closely to the theme of love, Annabel Lee is shot through with the anticipation of death and renders the concept of mortality in a very obvious way: “That the wind came out of the cloud by night, /Chilling and killing my Annabel Lee” (Poe, 1849, lines 25–26). Much to Poe’s credit, though, the theme of mortality is not stated in the poem explicitly; instead, the poet renders the issue of death with the help of a range of symbols, including the mentioning of heaven: “The angels, not half so happy in Heaven” (Poe, 1849, line 21). The incorporation of the idea of mortality into the poem that was supposed to concern solely the issue of love may seem somewhat controversial; however, seeing that such an expression as “loving someone till death” has become a household cliché, relating the specified themes to each other seems quite legitimate. Mood: Between Transcendental and Existential As death and mortality along with love make the key themes of the poem, it will be reasonable to suggest that the mood of the latter is quite dark, despite the lyrical tone and the fact that love remains one of the key themes of Annabel Lee . As a result, the mood of the poem turns out to be driven by melancholy and can be defined as existential. It could be argued, though, that the supernatural element, particularly, the mentioning of Heaven and afterlife, makes the overall mood of Annabel Lee quite transcendental (“With a love that the winged seraphs of Heaven” (Poe, 1849, line 11)), with some elements of the supernatural being mentioned as the story of love unwraps: “And neither the angels in Heaven above/Nor the demons down under the sea/Can ever dissever my soul from the soul/Of the beautiful Annabel Lee” (Poe, 1849, lines 30–33). Indeed, there are arguments regarding the overall mood of Poe’s poetry. While some sources claim it to be transcendental, others consider the gloomy realm of Poe’s universe as questioning the meaning of life and, therefore, leading to the existential interpretation of life. Therefore, it can be assumed that Annabel Lee has a bit of both in it. Point of View: Through the Lens of the Lead Character Written in the first person, the poem invites the reader into its universe from its very first lines. With every new sentence, Poe develops the story as the narrator sees it, allowing the reader to identify themselves with the leading character: “I was a child and she was a child” (Poe, 1849, line 7). The
Introduction The airline industry is a complex system that prompts companies and human resources to compete with each other to attract customers. Flight attendants are often referred to as the face of the airlines because they are always in contact with clients and provide services by which the quality and the reputation of airlines are measured. To ensure the success of an airline’s bottom line, flight attendants are required to go through a series of rigorous and complicated training sessions as well as renew their certification. Due to the complexity of flight attendants’ jobs, it is imperative to explore which management efforts should be put in place for keeping workers motivated and maintaining their productivity. In this paper, a focus will be placed on exploring flight attendant management, including important themes that will help to understand the topic better. Business Description The airline business is expanding exponentially to include thousands of destinations around the world. On the global arena, airline companies provide their services at over 3700 locations (Central Intelligence Agency, 2017). Due to the rapid development of the airline industry as a whole, companies must keep up with the latest trends, which is often challenging. Airline executives experience the rise in fortunes of their businesses while having to deal with several problematic trends (Kletzel & Terry, 2017). For example, in order to provide customers with high-quality services, airline businesses must spend money on oil, which continuously increases in price. The high price of oil is a problem because it limits companies’ opportunities to gain high-profit levels per passenger, as reported by Kletzel and Terry (2017) for PwC . Also, the airline business is heavily dependent on the use of the latest technologies for capturing the competitive market. Companies try to build sophisticated digital marketing capabilities to stand out against rivals and ensure that clients are attracted to new features and accommodations. Apart from technological solutions, airlines try to offer customers additional supplementary services such as car renting, entertainment, lodging, personalized itineraries, and so on. Fully embracing the advanced models of marketing makes it easier for airline companies to maintain profitability compared to half-hearted approaches. However, this means that businesses need to stay on top of their marketing to impress travelers. Operation Description Airlines are divided into such types as major, national, and regional (large, medium, small) companies depending on the scope of their operations. Offering a selection of numerous airlines is explained by the traditional approach to business – customers need to have a choice because they have different needs and requirements. Flight attendants are a crucial part of airlines because they provide services to customers based on their demands and desires. This means that the description of flight attendants’ operation can range from one company to a
Intended audience and level of reading International Business: The Challenges of Globalization (Wild et al., 2009) is a comprehensive manual for business students. This book reveals major trends in international business in concise and accessible way. The use of illustrations, anecdotes, various interactive activities makes this manual not only very informative, but very interesting for students. By all means it is a very helpful source of theoretical and practical knowledge on international business. The manual is cited by many scholars considering international business. For instance, Tipton (2006) refers to these authors while portraying the peculiarities of business held in Asian countries. The authority and/or qualifications of the authors It is important to state that the authors are respectful and honored scholars (Barnes & Noble, 2010). Thus, Professor John J. Wild got numerous teaching honors, such as “Mabel W. Chipman Excellence-in-Teaching Award, the Teaching Excellence Award from the 2003 graduation class, and the Beta Alpha Psi Excellence in Teaching Award” (Barnes & Noble, 2010). He has written more than 50 publications and is often invited as a speaker to various conferences. Dr. Kenneth L. Wild is a committed educator which contributed greatly into the development of the international business study. He is a frequent speaker at the largest universities of the world and various conferences. He is a member of several organizations, such as the Academy of International Business, and he is also an Associate Editor of the Middle East Business Review (Barnes & Noble, 2010). Professor Jerry C.Y. Han (who died in 2002) wrote more than forty publications on international business. He is a recognized educator who proved to be one of the most creative in business education. Han was also President of the North American Chinese Association (Barnes & Noble, 2010). He also consulted various international companies and was an active member of many organizations. Summary comment As has been already mentioned International Business: The Challenges of Globalization (Wild et al., 2009) is a very informative and precise manual for business students. It highlights the most important point and prepares students for various issues they may come across in the real life. Thus, Part 1 of the book deals with the issues of globalization. In fact, it introduces the notion and main peculiarities of the process of globa
Introduction The following is an examination of the “A” Energy Company and delves into a SWOT assessment of the current system and the potential alternatives that can be implemented to replace it. It is within this context that when analyzing the present day system utilized by the company when it comes to its networking needs, the structure and means by which it is accomplished should be evaluated based on the process of eliminating the “human element” whenever possible so as to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. Through such a method of evaluation, it is expected that a better and far more effective system can be developed for the company to address its various needs. SWOT Analysis for Technology Upgrade Proposal Strengths                                                                                                    Weakness                                                                               * Technology has a high amount of redundancy which prevents total network failure                            * Energy costs of IT infrastructure are not aligned with company goals               * Easily upgradable infrastructure                                                                           * Capital intensive infrastructure                                                   * High levels of security                                                                                                                                                                       Opportunities                                                                                                Threats                                                                                * Utilization of scalable IT infrastructure without high capital cost in the form of cloud based services    * Equipment obsolescence                                                             * Introduction of new product tracking techniques to increase efficiency                                     * Current infrastructure may not suit long term energy saving goals of the company  Strengths The current IT system utilized by the company has several strengths which make it a viable platform to continue using. The first strength of the company is the various access servers, administrative servers, routers and other additional pieces of hardware utilized to maintain the system. As evidenced by the report, the “A” Energy Company utilizes a staggering amount of internal systems, redundancy backups (ex: the UPS, diesel generator, etc.) and other peripheral pieces of hardware. Since individual operations of the company are divided into different access servers, this means that even if one server should go down, the rest can continue operating as normal. This ensures that even if “A” Energy Company’s document access server or email server were to go down, its production server and application servers would still remain in operation, thus allowing a rudimentary