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Introduction Some of the first works of program music, including instrumental music that depicts an extra-musical story, character, idea, or place, was introduced in the Baroque era. Music of that time was characterized by having long flowing melody and melodic lines with ornamentation, evident contrast between soft and loud, and a contrapuntal texture combined melodic lines. One of the most famous compositions of that epoch is “The Four Seasons,” which is a series of four violin concertos by Antonio Vivaldi. The Movement and Concerto The “Winter” concerto is the one that evokes in me the most vivid and strong emotions and memories. It describes frosty and shiny snow and biting wind that does not let a person breathe (“Vivaldi: Winter (the Four Seasons”). This composition’s first movement seems to be the most restless, disturbing, chilling, powerful, and even unstoppable. It pictures a person captured outside by wind and weather and trying to keep warm by running back and forth (“The Four Seasons”). The snow is biting and tingling, and the composition’s rhythm miraculously fully conveys this rhythmic feeling of coldness in the fingertips and awkward steps on icy feet (“Vivaldi: Winter (the Four Seasons”). The beat of the “Winter” is similar to one’s “teeth chattering in the bitter chill” (“The Four Seasons”). It is challenging to describe the level of tension and frightening beauty of both actual winter and the “Winter” of Vivaldi. The Musical Style of the “Winter” The texture of the “Winter” concerto resembles its respective season, and the brass genre makes the listeners feel the cold and chilling wind whistling in the bushes and stinging the neck. The sounds of the “Winter” in the key of D Minor are in unique harmony because of silvery pizzicato notes from the high strings that are resembling icy rain. As for the range of the composition, it builds up tension. It is composed in ritornello form and combines one violin soloist and the small string orchestra in three movements. The homophonic style of the “Winter” brings the listeners away. Baroque Era The form and the style of this musical composition are perfect examples of the Baroque era. “Winter” has a long flowing melody, and its melodic lines are exceptionally ornamental. There are an evident contrast and range between soft and loud sounds and a contrapuntal textur
Summary Located at Lord’s cricket ground in London, the building won the RIBA Stirling award in 1999. The structure was designed by Future Systems and was largely intended to be a spectacle to be seen by people rather than one intended to create space as is the tenet for most architecture establishments. The designer published the building as the first-ever world’s aluminum monocoque structure that utilized technology similar to the one used in boats, cars and airplanes. Material Considerations Utilizing, the technology that is usually used in boats, cars and aircraft fuselages. The structure uses aluminum only. Experts at Future Systems have argued that aluminum is the metal of the future. In the same vein, the firm has argued that aluminum is recyclable a claim that has not been objected to by the green peace movement. The firm has averred that aluminum has 3 times the shelf life of steel since the metal does not rust underneath the paint. In addition, the firm has observed that aluminum is half the weight of steel. Design Details The interior design of the structure is such that it is without columns and provides a perfectly unobstructed view of the pitch 15 meters below. In the semi-monocoque, the form and structure are similar as the outline of the building follows the curves of the structure. In the planning of the pitch, the curve acts as an extension of the field. In the essence of the plan is the fact that apart from the specific and practical concerns of the field the form is arbitrary yet simple and unique. The interior of the media center is painted blue, the carpeting wrapped up with the outer surfaces to become the ceiling of the building and finally the structure is enriched by a myriad combined set of elevators, Stairs and washrooms. The structure also achieves a balance between the outside and the interior by use of large glass walls (Archidose par. 3). Figure 2. A diagram of the NatWest Media Centre. Adopted from Archidose. A weekly dose of architecture. 2012. Web. Relation to the Context Architecture is not only about beautiful and great buildings but also buildings that enhance the discipline and the life of the people who consume them. To this extent, therefore, I observe that by making the semi-monocoque only a preserve of the fourth estate at the center of the public who come to watch the game at the field limited the opportunity that was available to future systems to revolutionize how sports stadia are designed in the world. In my view, by focusing on the semi-monocoque, the project only became a pilot project of what may be a major architectural project in the future. In contrast, for the journalists who commentate in sports, the project brings convenience in terms of visibility of the pitch and this sense the semi-monocoque (Archidose par. 2). Projections It is my considered opinion that the client’s brief for the project may not have been conclusively executed in the semi-monocoque. This is because major investments with regard
Abstract The employment process in federal agencies is subject to various statutory laws. Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act are examples of the legislations with significant implications for recruitment and hiring. They protect applicants from discriminatory recruitment policies. Among the protected groups are people with disabilities, racial/ethnic minorities, and persons who identify with the LGBT group. This paper analyzes the relevant employment laws, the LGBT issue, and ethics training in the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It concludes with recommendations for recruiting and training a diverse workforce at the NIH. Laws Affecting the Agency The NIH, as a federal agency, is obligated to observe the employment regulations set forth by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The central goal of the EEOC is to enforce laws geared towards eliminating discriminatory employment practices. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (CRA) is a statutory law enacted in 1964 that forbids discrimination in “employment terms and conditions based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin” (U.S. Department of Labor, 2015, para. 6). Title VII protects individuals with disabilities and ethnic and religious minorities against unfair employment practices. Title VII coverage includes organizations with more than 15 employees. It protects individuals from discrimination in all aspects of personnel management, including recruitment/hiring, training, redeployment, termination, compensation, disciplinary action, and promotion, among others. Thus, under Title VII, the NIH must ensure that its personnel management policies are non-discriminatory to the protected persons. The second legislation that has implications for personnel management in the NIH is the 1967 Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). ADEA requires that people aged 40 or more be accorded an “equal employment opportunity” like other applicants (U.S. Department of Labor, 2015, para. 9). However, the Act permits employers to favor applicants aged below 40 years in their recruitment if youthfulness is an issue of business necessity. According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2015), the ADEA’s coverage extends to all organizations with 20 or more workers and trade unions. However, law enforcement and military personnel are not subject to this Act. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 requires organizations to accord disabled persons an equal opportunity in their staff management policies. The Act prohibits discrimination of qualified workers based on physical and mental disability. Employers are required to provide ‘reasonable accommodation’ to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their work. Under the ADA, disability entails a state of physical or mental unfitness that affects an individual’s basic life functions, such as sight, movement, or hearing. Reasonable accommodation encompasses improvements in the workplace that e
The media and criminal policy are focused on offenders who constitute a possible threat to society and individuals. Spectacular crimes, jail escapes, and violent and frequent recidivism incidents are examples of perpetrators who fall under this category. On the one hand, criminal justice systems have a responsibility to safeguard society against these individuals. They are, on the other hand, obligated to adhere to human rights. Thus, the interaction between security and the rights of the perpetrators is pronounced for this group of criminals. No one shall be subjected to torture or cruel or degrading treatment or punishment on the European Convention on Human Rights. Nevertheless, it is essential when dealing with dangerous criminals because highly harsh measures may be used at all levels of the criminal process in these situations. Differentiated procedures have been created across Europe to deal with so-called “dangerous” criminals. Different approaches to the problem of dealing with violent criminals provide some fascinating comparisons. Even though the notion of rehabilitation has had a significant impact on American sentencing and penal practices, the federal courts in the United States have yet to establish a constitutional right to rehabilitation. In contrast, a handful of European countries have made rehabilitation a constitutional requirement. I am afraid I have to disagree with the Georgian court, as it infringes upon human rights. According to Freeman, “the concept of human rights provides a way of thinking about such events” (Freeman, 2017, p. 3). Everyone has rights that are the same for everyone. People should understand that even if a person has broken the law, it is still a person who has rights. Therefore, the heads of state should pay attention to this problem and not do such actions as the Georgian court does. Reference Freeman, M. (2017). Human rights . John Wiley & Sons.
It has been argued that free-market economies stimulate greater economic growth than do state-directed economies. Make a well-constructed and persuasive argument on why or why not this may be true. Creating opportunities for economic growth is crucial to promote the further advancement of a state in the environment of the global economy. However, when choosing the tools for enhancing economic progress, one may hesitate while balancing between free markets and state-directed economies. While the latter allows for a more rigid control over the crucial economic and financial process, the former helps meet the needs of the target customers in a more efficient manner, which makes them more compelling. Also known as the command economy, the state-directed one implies that the government has rigid control over the crucial processes occurring in the context of the target market. While the identified framework helps prevent instances of fraudulence in the market environment, it also imposes a range of restrictions on the participants. For instance, with a rather vague concept of the current market trends, the tendencies in the customer demand, etc., the state government is unlikely to make sensible decisions. Consequently, organizations are likely to lose a substantial amount of money. Furthermore, profits will drop significantly, triggering a rapid reduction in the competitiveness levels. Thus, the organizations will lose their competitive advantages in the global economy realm. Free markets, in their turn, allow organizations to be flexible in the choice of the available strategies. Furthermore, the decisions related to the crucial processes, including transactions, financial choices, etc., are made based on the analysis of external and internal (company-related) factors. As a result, the foundation for rapid progress in the target market is built successfully. Therefore, free markets should be deemed as more efficient as far as the economic growth of the state is concerned (Gregory, 2014). Provide an outline as to why the culture of a country may impact the costs of doing business in that country. Explain your answer and provide examples that enhance your point(s). The connection between the cultural specifics of a state and the economic opportunities that it has to offer might seem rather loose. However, a closer look at the subject matter will reveal that there is, in fact, a strong link between the two. Because of the difference between the culture of the company and the one of the target state, a significant amount of financial resources will have to be spent on the analysis of the said differences to develop an efficient communication strategy. Indeed, to penetrate a specific market successfully and attract the attention of the target customers, one must create an elaborate message and design the product that will appeal to the identified demographics. However, bec
Executive summary Organizations presently develop functional areas according to their goals and targets which they need to attain. In this case, the organizations ensure that some functional areas hold greater importance than other in the operations geared towards attaining overall organizational goals. The notable functional areas entail production, marketing, human resource, and finance. This paper identified marketing as an important functional area for the Coca- Cola Company that deals in soft drinks brands. The firm has within this functional area, a business process described as marketing research that helps in driving the functional area. The business process frequently benefits from certain Information Systems, the notable ones being Marketing Decision Support Systems and Data Mining. These IS supports marketing research for the company thus adding certain value to the entity and its clients. Furthermore, the IS have certain aspects in the form of inputs, outputs, and feedback that determine their efficiency. They also require certain components to make their functioning attainable. Introduction It is notable that diverse businesses or organizations employ the use of various functional areas while completing their activities. The outstanding functional areas in entities include marketing, finance, human resource, and production. This paper focuses on marketing as a functional area in the Coca-Cola Company. Notably, it focuses on how this functional area supports the company. Furthermore, a business process that can possibly be located in this functional area is discussed. The paper also discusses two Information Systems (IS) that can be used to support the identified business processes. Discussion and Analysis Sections: Marketing The functional area of marketing remains an important component for the successful operations at the Coca-Cola Company. This is because the organization relies on marketing to drive their products, which are among the world’s known brands. The entity recognizes that the strength of their brands have a link with consumers who are behind the products (The Coca–Cola Company, 2010). Indeed, the company insinuates that consumer’ ideas and creativity in thoughts enhances their image as an international powerhouse. The firm undertakes its marketing activities under diverse programs including brand management, advertising, merchandising, media, and research among others. The rate of globalization requires that companies employ and continuously develop strategies for increasing their marketplace presence and control. This is possible when their products and brands penetrate every region internationally (The Coca–Cola Compan
World Wide Web and Economic Development As one of the major factors of globalization, the Internet largely defines the nature of international development. In the recent past, in advanced client-oriented economies associated with fierce competition, companies that could satisfy the needs of consumers more efficiently were leaders in the market. Still, today, enterprises that can meet customers’ needs faster have more chances to win. In the present-day environment, the ability to broadcast advertising faster and in a more visible place than competitors can, to respond faster to clients’ requests, to accept and process orders quickly − all these capabilities may largely define competitiveness. Since the Internet supports many business activities, it plays a major role in the development of industries. Over time, the integration of new information technologies has made the use of the Internet a mass phenomenon by increasing the data transfer rate and expanding the number of access points. It is possible to say that the increase in the volume of goods and services that can now be found and consumed in the global network is closely related to this rapid technological advancement. Besides, the cost of access to the Internet is continually decreasing, and, as a result, organizations have an opportunity to target almost an unlimited number of potential consumers through the World Wide Web (Meijers, 2014). Moreover, the expansion of the number of participants in international Internet commerce is facilitated by some improvements in legislation. Adopted in June 2011 in the EU, the Directive on consumer rights obliges online sellers to disclose the final cost of the goods and all additional fees; to accept goods that the user wants to return for any reason within 14 days of purchase; not to charge extra fees for credit card payments; provide full descriptions of all technical characteristics of the product, etc. (The Directive on Consumer Rights, n.d.) In this way, buyers are provided with more securities, and, therefore, international trade thrives in the online space. 2010-2012 Debt Crisis Within the EU Politicians, experts, and market researchers have been arguing on the causes of the crisis in the eurozone since 2010. Various interpretations have been proposed. Some researchers consider that the main reason for this was the excessive level of costs in economically weak countries of the southern, peripheral Europe and Greece, in particular (Bitzenis, Papadopoulos, & Vlachos, 2013). These countries spent and consumed more than they earned, and it led to a chronic budget deficit that accumulated from year to year and resulted in the excessive growth of public debt. In a certain moment, when the markets refused to provide credits to those countries, they could not finance themselves any longer. However, not only those countries that used poor financial policies were overloaded with debts. Overall, the fundamental reason for the debt crisis in the eurozone was the lack of sufficient control and the connivance to the spontaneous forces of the market. As it turned out, the United Europe pr
Introduction Hospitality management is a complex, wide and extremely diverse field. This field is exceptionally challenging in terms of anticipating the needs of clients and guests. Besides, it is not a profession for everyone. It needs creative people, able to identify the needs of clients, ready to work with the public, and people who can think quickly when it comes to solving problems (Barrows and Powers 99). According to The Food and Beverage Industry in Taiwan, this industry has grown tremendously over the last one decade. This paper looks at the food and beverage industry, which is an important field in hospitality management and one that lies at the center of the tourism industry. The essay begins by looking at the food and beverage industry in general, and then proceeds to look at the main sectors of the industry. The essay also reviews some of the reasons behind the growth of the industry. The remaining parts include elements of the industry, market assessment, and consumer needs, kitchen and dinning room designs, menu planning, cost control, food processing, and market technologies. Food and Beverage Industry Over the last few decades, the food and beverage industry has tremendously flourished in the business market from serving few individuals to international corporations. There is an increasing number of people having their meals in hotels and buying packed food when travelling or going for picnics. This growth in the food and beverage industry has also resulted into the growth of several companies such as Coca-Cola and Starbucks. Main sectors of Food and Beverage Industry The food and beverages industry falls into two major sectors, viz. commercial and subsidized/welfare. As a commercial entity, the industry further falls into two sub sectors, viz. restricted market and general market. Restricted market includes transport catering, clubs, workplace catering, and institutional food and beverage preparation. General market comprises of hotels, restaurants, snack bars, pubs, vending machines, and fast foods. Subsidized food and beverage industry also falls into two sectors, viz. institutional catering and employee catering. Institutional catering applies to the operations in schools, universities, colleges, hospitals, prisons, and any other institution where they offer similar services (Davis, et al. 83). Reasons behind blossoming of the Industry People choose to go out, for instance, to celebrate a special function like graduation or when one gets job promotion. People also eat out when they are meeting friends. Hotel setting is a good place to meet new people or people that one would not want to meet at home. People could also eat away from home to commemorate an event. It could be a birthday or an event that positively influenced an individual or a group. There are also people who eat out just to have a change from the family routine.
Six Sigma Applied to Software Development For non-Six Sigma corporations, these costs are frequently very high. Companies in commission at three or four sigmas characteristically spend stuck between 25 and 40 percent of their revenues fixing evils. This is known as the price of quality, or more precisely the price of poor excellence. Companies in service at Six Sigma typically use less than 5 percent of their revenues fitting problems (Figure 1). The dollar price of this gap can be enormous. General Electric estimates that the hole between three or four sigma and Six Sigma was estimated them stuck between $8 billion and $12 billion for each year. What is Six Sigma? Six Sigma is a rigorous, listening carefully, and highly effective implementation of established quality main beliefs and techniques. Incorporating rudiments from the work of a lot of excellence pioneers, Six Sigma aims for an almost error-free business presentation. Sigma is a letter in the Greek alphabet old by statisticians to gauge the variability in any procedure. A company’s performance is deliberate by the sigma height of their commerce processes. Traditionally companies conventional three or four sigma presentation levels as the standard, despite the fact that these processes created sandwiched between 6,200 and 67,000 troubles per million opportunities! The Six Sigma normal of 3.4 troubles per million chances is a response to the rising expectations of clientele and the increased difficulty of modern foodstuffs and processes. If you’re looking for new techniques, don’t trouble. Six Sigma’s the supernatural isn’t in arithmetical or high-tech razzle-dazzle. Six Sigma relies on tried and factual methods that contain been approximately for decades. In fact, Six Sigma castoffs an immense contract of the difficulty that characterized Total Quality Management (TQM). By one expert’s add up, there were over 400 TQM tools and techniques. Six Sigma takes a handful of established methods and trains a small cadre of in-house technological leaders, known as Six Sigma Black Belts, to a high level of skill in the application of these techniques. But the tools are practical within an easy performance development model recognized as DMAIC or Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control. D