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Market Strategy Little Angels Nursery Daycare Center’s program is currently being publicized to the community at two levels, i.e. the state level and the local level. Prince Mohammed University in Khobar has a link in its website that has information with regard to Little Angels Nursery Daycare program (Pride, Hughes, & Kapoor, 2012). This information can be accessed by interested parents who want to bring their children on board. The information on the link includes the list of services or programs that are offered by the daycare; in addition, a list of frequently asked questions is also included in the information. Apart from the link on Prince Mohammed University’s website, Little Angels Nursery Daycare Center also uses brochures or flyers as a way of advertising itself to the interested parents. Marketing of the nursery daycare aims at creating more awareness to the parents through advertisement and campaigns. In addition, the marketing strategies seek to increase the number of admitted children into the program. Nonetheless, marketing is very beneficial as it seeks to inform the target audience about the salient features of the nursery daycare programs and the competitive advantages; this will help in erasing all the doubts that the parents may be having with regard to the programs and services offered. The entire staff members of Little Angels Nursery Daycare Center have been efficiently trained and they know their roles with regard to the marketing strategies of the organization (Madura, 2007). Children from poor families are often signed up through family support staff. The family support staff members have a role to play in terms of advertising the nursery daycare’s programs and service to the poor parents and advising them on their qualifications and the procedure for applying for the child care programs. Management Little Angels Nursery Daycare Center will adopt a ‘Management by Objectives’ approach, whereby it will develop committed employees who are aware of their roles and services and also the mission and vision of the institution. Therefore, the employees will be motivated to work hard with the aim of achieving the mission and objective of the institution. This management approach sets out SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time bound) objectives to the employees and it wi
Introduction Hippocampus is a part of the limbic system. The limbic system comprises the subcortical structures and the cerebral cortex. The Cortical region includes the hippocampus, insular cortex, orbital frontal cortex, subcallosal gyrus, cingulated gyrus, and parahippocampal gyrus. The subcortical portion of the limbic system includes the olfactory bulb, hypothalamus, amygdala, septal nuclei, and portions of thalamic nuclei. The limbic system is normally looked at as the thinking portion of the brain and outputs to the nervous system. The limbic system has its input and processing side as well as the output side that transmits the final decision to the nerves. The limbic cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus are considered the processing parts of the limbic system while the output part comprises the septal nuclei and the hypothalamus. Mostly the jobs done by the limbic system include species preservation and self-preservation reactions. They regulate both the endocrine and autonomic functions whenever there is an emot
Gastric bypass surgery has emerged as a breakthrough in the medical profession. Obesity is very common in the general population and has been associated with comorbidities like diabetes mellitus type II, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), liver and gallbladder disease, and thromboembolic diseases. These comorbidities affect the quality of life of patients and lead to further deterioration of health. Gastric bypass is a reconstruction process that is the surgical treatment for morbid obesity. It helps in the management of all the chronic diseases associated with obesity by reducing body weight. Although it seems a quick fix to all the problems, in reality, it is not! It is a major surgical procedure and has its own intraoperative and immediate and late postoperative complications which can act as a further deterrent in a patient’s health and quality of living. The patients still require lifelong medical management and close observation for the development of any complications. The patients are required to have strict diet control which can be a great struggle for many of them. Therefore, it is important to critically analyze gastric bypass surgery and weigh the risks and benefits associated with it. This paper discusses the pros and cons of gastric bypass surgery in the light of the evidence available and helps to determine whether the risks of the procedure outweigh the benefits. Even after so many years, a unanimous decision regarding the outcomes of gastric bypass surgery has not been reached. Some studies have identified the risks and benefits associated with this procedure but scant literature is available on long-term outcomes and mortality rates of this surgery. A review by Pories (Pories), research conducted by Adams (Adams), and an article by Robyn Shelton (Sheldon) provides a detailed account of the benefits of gastric bypass. Pories has reported that gastric bypass surgery produces a weight loss of more than 100 pounds, controls comorbidities, provides and decreases mortality. The results of his study show that in a 16 yr follow-up of 608 patients who underwent gastric bypass, the average weight loss was 106 pounds. The differences in weight loss are influenced by various factors including demographics, socioeconomic status, eating habits, and occ
Ethics has an important role in all aspects of human life, especially in modern society, where people continually face choices that affect their life quality. It is important to note that ethics serves as principles that direct people in making positive impacts on humanity through their actions and decisions (Ferreira et al. 409). Through ethics, people are able to distinguish bad from good and right from wrong. Ethics is also important in education because it has formative effects on the character and mind as well as physical development of the learners (Ferreira et al. 409). The main objective of education is to equip individuals with abilities that are necessary for improving society. Ethics should be taught in school in order to enable learners to make ethical judgments, become responsible, truthful, think critically, and build a strong character. Some opponents of the necessity of ethics in the structure of competence of modern graduate argue that ethical values should be formed within lifespan development, starting from the early years, and it is too late to teach ethics in higher education. However, numerous researches have established that the development of morals in a human being is a continuous process, and it has no age limits (Yoder and Kathryn 88). Development of moral reasoning improves greatly in college; therefore, including an ethics lesson at this stage will provide an excellent environment to expand moral values. The information revolution is accompanied by significant socio-cultural transformations that give rise to a number of difficult problems of ethical nature: risk society, personal and universal security, freedom and social control of the masses. The ongoing processes of globalization and informatization of society are the reason for the “emergence of hyper-autonomous subjects of morality” (Cam 36). These circumstances predetermine the need for explicit formation of the ethical competence of students in the study of foundations of life and professional activity. Moreover, the so called soft skills today largely determine the success of a person’s work in his/her field, and in general help to build harmonious professional and personal relationships. Emotional and communicative qualities of a student determine success in life no less than academic performance. These qualities, in turn, are inextricably linked with the value-ethical attitudes of the graduate (Gulcan 2623). When teaching, attention is usually paid primarily to cognitive skills – logical thinking, the ability to memorize and assimilate information. All this is more or less effectively measured by familiar exams and IQ texts. However, such personal characteristics of the student as personal ethics, social solidarity, etc. may be no less, but even more important. Incorporating ethics into education can be an effective way to address significant societal issues such as high crime rates, deviant behavior, lack of social ties, and class divisions. Ethics should be included in education due to its positive impact in creating a good life among the learners. The term “good life” implies acceptance and approval in society (Yoder and Kathr
Introduction This paper is aimed at discussing a birthday dinner which was held at my friend’s house several days ago. This event was used as the basis for an ethnographic exercise, which was mostly aimed at describing and analyzing people’s behavior at the time when they needed to follow certain conventions, established in a community. This is one of the main goals that had to be accomplished in the course of this study. On the whole, this party can illustrate the role that cuisine plays in a socio-cultural tradition of a specific group such as the family. Moreover, it is possible to say this example is interesting because it throws light on the way in which cultural norms can affect the interactions between people during social occasions. Furthermore, one can argue that the representatives of different cultures can modify the rules that they usually follow. In this way, they try to avoid possible misunderstanding or confusion that can often occur when people are placed in an unfamiliar cultural environment. This is one of the tendencies that should not be disregarded. Moreover, this event has demonstrated to me that globalization can easily blur the boundaries between various cultures, and this trend is reflected in the cuisine and people’s food choices. These are the main arguments that should be examined in greater detail. Overall, this analysis can be useful for understanding how cultural performances can differ from one another. Main Body It should be noted that the parents of my friend insisted on holding this dinner in their house, instead of going to a restaurant. In their opinion, such events are supposed to increase the unity of a family or its cohesion. This issue was of great priority to them. So, we needed to accept their decision. Therefore, one can say that they initiated this event. At first, this alternative did not seem to be very appealing to me. In my opinion, young people usually feel more comfortable when they do not need to communicate in the presence of parents. So, I did not feel very enthusiastic about this event, at least at the very beginning. Nevertheless, I can say that my misgivings were not justified because my friend’s parents did not intervene in our conversations. One should take into account that this dinner was attended by six people, apart from me. In particular, I can mention my friend, his parents, his girlfriend, and two of his close friends. On the whole, I can argue that my friend’s mother was mostly responsible for cooking and arrangement of meals. To a great extent, she was the main coordinator and planner of this party. In my view, she organized this event flawlessly. In part, her husband assisted her with these tasks, and his assistance was very valuable. This is one of the details that immediately attracted my attention.
Introduction Internet technology has an expanded network base all over the world. This has enabled multinational corporations to market their goods and services without the need to move from one place to another. Internet marketing has improved customer relationship with businesses as it brings goods closer to the consumer. In fact, advancement in technology has stimulated growth of global economy as people spend less in the supply chain. It is also important to note that apart from gains in marketing, internet technology has enabled sale of goods from websites to consumers. Different payment methods have been made available for use by buyers in order to make online purchases. However, security concerns have risen with severe repercussions to both consumers and corporations. Hackers have managed to steal personal information from these websites as well as divert funds into their accounts. Moreover, customer information has been utilized in criminal activities, which include intimidation and fraud, among others. Website security has been of great concern with several corporations reporting breaches. This includes companies like Sony, Apple and B2B platforms, among others. This paper will explore internet technology, marketing and security concerns raised by Sony. It will also explore its internet marketing strategies, competitive advantage and security breaches as well as recommend possible solutions (Sony Corporation, 2011, p. 1). Internet technology, marketing and Security Internet technology has created a new age of commerce. Customers can now shop from their comfort. Moreover, they can research on viable products for usage through the
It is unfortunate that mitigation planning is not in progress especially among the industrialized nations. Who will be harmed if the negative impacts of climate change eventually catch up with the human race? Needless to say, there are those who will be protected against such impacts because their governments are in a position to curtail the effects of climate change. What about the majority of the world population that is living below the poverty line? It may not be completely impossible to reverse or stop the progress of climate change. If the right measures are put in place, our environment will be regenerated and the continued alterations to the climate will eventually stop (Hardy 62). Cities such as Cambridge and New York are indeed prepared to reduce greenhouse gas emissions even though such localized measures may not generate the global impact as required. One of the growing concerns of climate change is the rising sea level. The latter is indeed a serious issue that is yet to be addressed conclusively. As it stands now, coastlines across the globe are an important part of socio-economic development. Any slight rise in sea level will obviously spell disaster in most land masses bordering major water bodies. Apparently, social justice especially for the poor segment of the population will never be realized. Why should the rich be given preferential treatment? It is necessary for social justice to prevail at all levels of the society. The poor countries are being negatively impacted by the well developed nations in several ways. For instance, it is unfortunate to learn that the Affordable Care Act is not a universal healthcare plan in the United States. There are some states that are still adamant to allow the poor to access this healthcare plan. In other words, the Affordable Care Act is not beneficial to the poor people in the United States since they cannot afford to be insured. Whereas healthcare is one of the areas that will be negatively affected by climate change, it is vivid that the poor people will receive the greatest brunt. Several large nations are inactive when it comes to taking effective mitigation measures. In addition, policy and mitigation planning is not a priority area for the developed world. As much as these nations have not demonstrated commitment to curb the impacts of climate change, it is prudent to mention that the entire humanity will be affected by the same effects at one time or the other. It is quite a surprise that the all the international summits on climate change have not generated any positive outcomes as expected. The vulnerable public has been duped with the hope that such summits will eventually address the issue of pollution. We truly appreciate the incredible role played by industrial revolut
Being geographically isolated from other states, Japan represents a unique scenario of cultural development, in which most of the local traditions and values remain intact throughout centuries. Among the key changes that have affected the Japanese culture, one should mention political tensions, economic growth caused by globalization, technological development, and other issues that have geared the Japanese cultural environment toward diversity. Nonetheless, Japanese people have managed to retain the authenticity of their culture and keep its legacy intact, at the same time encouraging further growth. When considering the factors that have had the greatest impact on the recent changes in the Japanese culture, one should mention the technological breakthrough that has produced a counter effect on the geographical factors. The influence of political factors should be seen as one of the key contributors to change in Japanese values, philosophies, and traditions. Despite impressive success in maintaining the culture of the Japanese community intact, the influences of other cultures have had their toll, affecting Ancient Japan significantly. The shift in values is, perhaps, the most noticeable one of the range of changes that Japan had to undergo to build a rapport with the rest of the states (Statler 201). Although Japanese people retained the essential principles of their philosophy, including Shinto concepts and Buddhist ideas, the notions of vendetta and the associated practices were quickly vanquished (Statler 202). The specified changes were crucial to Japan’s successful dialogue with the rest of the states and its adjustment to the norms of what would, later on, become the global community. However, the changes in the economic relationships between Japan and other states should also be acknowledged as an important factor in shaping the current traditions and values of Japanese people. To evaluate the extent to which the Japanese society has been changed as a result of alterations in the economic relationships, one should consider the earliest stages of the Japanese culture evolution (Taeuber 13). As Harris explains, Japan used to represent the “band and village society” ( The Origin 67). The specified economic structure defined the relationships between the members of Japanese society, distributing roles and responsibilities among them. However, with the emphasis on the evolution of the Japanese empire and the unlimited power of the ruling class, the principles of subjugation were introduced: “In many ways the rise of the state was the descent of the world from freedom to slavery” (Harris The Origin 67). Therefore, the shift in the political and economic principles by which the Japanese empire was guided determined its culture, values, and traditions. Nonetheless, even with the advent of economic changes and the merging of the Japanese cultural elements with those of a large number of European states, the office culture of Japanese people remained slightly different from the one of the cultures that were affecting it. For instance, the concept of social hierarchy, which was less evid
Situation Analysis Over the recent past, New Zealand beverage industry has undergone a significant revolution (Pecotich & Schultz, 2006, p. 32). Emergence of new categories of functional drinks is one of the changes evident in the market. Energy drinks have increasingly penetrated the New Zealand beverage industry. During the period ranging from 1999 to 2001, there was a significant change of attitude towards energy drinks represented by an increment in the degree of acceptance of energy drinks by New Zealand consumers. As a result of increased acceptance of energy drinks, New Zealand has been ranked amongst countries with the highest rate of energy drink consumption. For example, in 1999, the market the market grew with a margin of $ 35 million. Size of Market Opportunities Frucor Incorporation is one of the firms which operate within the New Zealand beverage industry by producing and marketing V energy drink. Over the years it has been in operation in the industry, V energy drink has successfully penetrated the New Zealand market. The high rate of market penetration has resulted from a number of factors. For example, social change such as change of lifestyle has played a significant role in the increased acceptance of energy drinks in the market. Energy drink consumption is increasingly being considered fashionable. This has led o increased consumption of energy drinks. The rate of V energy drink consumption amongst New Zealanders is twice that of other energy drinks. Considering the fact that energy drinks are aimed at boosting the consumers’ energy, a high rate of consumption is being witnessed amongst consumers aged between 15 to 30 years. The country’s age structure depicts a high market potential. It is estimated that the 67.3% of New Zealand’s total population is composed of individuals aged between 15 to 64 years. However, in marketing V energy drink, the firm only targets consumers aged between 15 to 30 years. Findings of a market research conducted by Frucor Incorporation revealed that demand for energy drink reduces as customers become old. This arises from the fact that their energy requirement declines. Decline in demand for energy drinks amongst customers above 30 years presents a potential market opportunity. In marketing V energy drinks, there is a high probability of Frucor Incorporation experiencing a significant growth. For example, the firm’s the firm’s target customers are characterized by a high level of dynamism in their consumption pattern. As a result, they easily incorporate change in their consumption pattern through consumption of new products. Market Share Position Since its introduction in the New Zealand beverage industry in 1997, V energy drink has managed to position itself effectively in the market. The energy drink has attained a market share o