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An Analysis/Summary of the Situation The situation under consideration is as follows. A JetBlue Airways Corp attendant was waiting for her shift and an angry intoxicated female messenger came to her and began to threaten her up, and finally spitted in her face. Previously cool JetBlue Airways Corp attendant cursed back to the passenger and left. Later, this JetBlue Airways Corp attendant was accused in inadmissible behavior and dismissed from the position. An Explanation of the Applicable Business Concepts and Explanation How They Apply to the Situation and/or Solution The corporate ethics and the relations with the customers are touched in this problem. It is obvious that the attitude to the clients is based on the corporate ethics of the company. If corporation is sure that the client is always right, there is no place for considering the case and making sure that dismissal was illegal. The company has an opportunity to get an employee back on another position or compensate the loss of the job, but the first action in case the company follows the corporate ethics which supports clients is to dismiss a person and only then consider the situation. An Explanation of What Can Be Done by the Decision Maker However, according to the research, many passengers are dissatisfied with the delays but this is not the sphere of impact of the attendants. The inability to do anything else except for insulting innocent attendants makes many people express their aggression. There may be a lot of ways out which may help a decision maker to solve the problem and to make sure that the similar situation will not happen in the future. First of all, people should understand that it is inappropriate to act in such a way and opposed to dismissing an attendant, the JetBlue Airways Corp had to JetBlue Airways Corp to turn to the court with the accusation in physical assault. Passengers should understand that it is inappropriate to behave like that. The public consideration of the situation may be helpful. However, one court procedure cannot eliminate the cases of violence in direction of the attendants. The increased level of delays and other stressful situations in the airport may cause many problems. People should have the place whether they will have an opportunity to get relieved from stress. The place with the models could be a good variant. People should be able to shout on them or to
Aristophanes’ classical Greek play Lysistrata and Oliver Goldsmith’s 18 th century British play She Stoops to Conquer, both contain various types of humor. The humor found in these plays was certainly enjoyed by the audiences of the time. However, it is certainly true that much of this humor is still enjoyed today. For contemporary audiences yet delight in the satire of Lysistrata, the farcical comedy of manners in which the themes of national war and peace, and yes, even war and peace between the sexes, all receive humorous treatment. Next, She Stoops to Conquer is a comedy of manners, where irony prevails amid frequent misunderstandings. Set in the environs of that prevailing polite society, the characters try very hard to preserve the amenities and civility, but frequently fail, as their true actions become known. First, in Lysistrata, there is much levity in the degree to which the men are made to appear foolish, and to be rather easily manipulated by their women. Further, constant sexual innuendos abound. There is humorous interplay between the choruses of old men and women. Clearly, the language is very earthy and bawdy. For example, in Part 12, an exchange between several chorus members goes thusly: The woman threatens, “Suppose I let fly a good kick at you?” Whereupon, the old man rejoins with, “I should see your thing then.” Then, the woman, older herself as well, has the last word with stating, “You would see that, for all my age, it is very well plucked.” (Aristophanes 753) Further, a primary component of the costuming was an enormous phallus, constructed from leather. And all the men persistently maintain large penile erections. In addition, there’s sexual referencing throughout the play. Then, there are incongruous and ridiculous situations as well. A definite slapstick element is present as women run after old men using their spindles as weapons. Then, too, even the dialogue between Lysistrata and the commissioner debating the futility of war is mildly funny. (Aristophanes 782) In addition, note how Aristophanes blends the slapstick scene of the women chasing of old men with weapons like weaving spindles and the intellectual humor of the commissioner’s attempt to argue with Lysistrata’s exposition of the incompetence of the men’s pursuit of the war. The culmination comes when the warriors return from the Peloponesian Wars, all with gigantic erections. Their women tease them further by showing them a nude female servant, which only makes the men feel more desperate. However, the women will not allow their men sexual satisfaction, until all Athenians and Spartans declare a truce. In the second play, She Stoops to Conquer, the elitist Charles Marlow is a study in contradiction. A snob by nature, he does actually seek out servants and maids rather than females from the upper classes. The main premise of the play is that he is en route to meeting up with a family friend, and is “pranked” on the way, which actually ends up with a variety of misunderstandings. There is humor in these events, such as culture clashes and identity confusion. Al
Introduction The ECO gas stations is a start up business that will deal with the supply of petroleum products, other fuels as well as the sale of consumer products in a convenience store located within the gas station. The company hopes to establish one station and then increase the number of stations with time. The company will sell both the non renewable fuels and the renewable fuels. This will enable the gas station market itself as a green station and thereby attract more customers. The petroleum industry is one of the most lucrative industries in the world as it drives the economies of most nations. Petroleum is widely used in the industrial and transport sectors. Also, as people turn to use the renewable sources of energy such electric charging and biogas, it is imperative that futuristic station adds these extra services. The ECO station will also house a convenience stall that will sell consumer goods as well as fast foods. Though the industry is highly lucrative, there is very high competition as many stations have been set up. It is therefore prudent that the appropriate market entry strategies as well as competitive strategies be set up to ensure that the stations gains a significant market share, earns profits, attract and maintain customers. Description of the Organization The gas station will perform the following main functions:   * Fuel filling services : This is one of the most common services that the station will provide. All the convectional petroleum products such as diesel, gasoline, petrol will be dispensed using state of the art fuel dispensers.   * Lubricants : The station will sell lubricants which are pivotal in ensuring that the engine runs smoothly.   * Lube center : The business will have a station where tires sales and repairs will be done   * Car service center : The station will have a car servicing center where preventive maintenance services can be carried out   * Car wash : The station will have a car wash where vehicles can be cleaned.   * Convenience store : The gas stations will have a shop that will sell fast moving consumer products and fast foods.   * Renewable energy services :
The article by Burt (2019) examines the issue of today’s slavery, namely, human trafficking in the US. The author states that the documents indicate a growth in the number of cases, while many of them remain unnoticed, which is also mentioned by Garland (2016). The paramount purpose of this article is to raise awareness among counselors, who should know about the prevalence, assessment, and treatment options. Therefore, the author begins with the critical review of data on the notion of human trafficking, including sex and labor trafficking forms, which often use immigrants and women as vulnerable populations. The research question is not stated in the article explicitly. Nevertheless, one can formulate it as follows: What is the knowledge needed for counselors to understand and help the survivors of human trafficking? The critical literature review and case scenario analysis are used by Burt (2019) to provide relevant information. In particular, the data is taken from the World Health Organization (WHO), US Department of State, the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC), and Global Alliance against Traffic in Women (GAATW). Also, the author cites more than 20 peer-reviewed journal articles that can be considered reliable. Proper in-text citations allow for referri
Introduction One of the most successful industries in the world market is the energy drink industry because if the right strategy is used, the business has a great chance to become successful. The success is not only in terms of having smooth operations throughout the company, but also in the fact that in this industry, there is a very large margin for premium pricing if the company is able to develop a strong value with its customers. While this is a completely new product, which is being introduced, every precaution has been made in order to make sure that it will be successful. Market Summary The energy drink industry is highly competitive, and consumers are aware of this fact, thus making the industry complex. Companies operating in this business should enhance their customer services to avoid losing customers. Mission statement. The mission is to provide a quality energy drink and create value for stakeholders. The main stakeholders are the Cleary University, employees, and customers. Creating value will be done by maintaining a significant amount of margins for the university activities and have a motivational compensation packages for the employees and a product that exceeds the customers’ expectations. Marketing Goals and objectives The main objective of this plan will be to deliver a product to the university student, faculty or support staff. To achieve this objective, we aim to:  1. Increase sales by 10% in the next 2 years;  2. Attain a growth rate of 15% in terms of revenue per annum in the next five years;  3. Produce the highest possible customer satisfaction;  4. Launch a product that serves the university with its environs, so it will enable the product to oust other one of a more popular brand than this one;  5. Let the organization have more than 3% of the market share in less than 12 months;  6. Reduce a loss of just under $6000 as per budget during the first year. It can be achieved due to extra expenses relating to the implementation of technology, one-time startup expenses and launching related marketing expenses.  7. Make the product be profitable even by the third year. This is because the competition is so high that some form of price incentives would be provided in order for the customers to be lured in to taking a chance with a new product. Target market The main target market for the new energy drink, cougar bite, is the university students, faculty staff, alumina, and the surrounding community. The following table shows segmentation of the target market General Strategy           The general strategy adopted would be that of a differentiation strategy. This is because it would enable the product to stand out from the competition by way of providing product that will outstand in the market. The industry is expected to make the choice based on the quality, and that is where the concentration of all the business resources would be diverted.
Causes of the First World War Introduction There are numerous authors who have endeavoured to identify and describe the factors which triggered the First World War. John Merriman has given an account of the events which prepared the ground for the war to start. In his description of the war, it is clear that Europe played a key role towards the formation of the war alliances. Europe is said to have formed a series of alliances which were later used in the war. It was the ideological compromise between France and Russia, which started in the twentieth century that led to the war alliances. The following are the key factors that sparked the First World War. The causes of the First World War First, the growth of nationalism in Europe was largely untamable. The French Revolution caused a strong sense of nationalism, which was spread in many parts of Europe. Ideologies of sovereignty dominated the minds of European leaders. It, therefore, became a duty of European leaders at the time to spread the wave of nationalism in other parts of the world. In so doing, nationalism formed a strong political force which eventually led to the First World War. Secondly, the unresolved conflicts in Europe were a propelling force of the First World War. John Merriman gives an elaborate account of the years preceding the war. In his analysis, the factors which caused the war were intertwined. The four decades, which preceded the war, were marred by hostility and conflicts between different states in Europe. A period of militarism was created. The statesmen further formed alliances to support their militarism agenda. The weapons and army training was not enough, and alignments of military power were formed. The imperialism factors could not be ruled out at the initial stages of the war. The war emanated from the Central Europe and later spread to other parts of the world. Thirdly, the factors mentioned above were aggravated by the existence of diplomatic problems between the superpowers of Europe by the time. As John Merriman puts it, diplomatic clashes created a period of tension between the European superpowers. The diplomatic clashes occurred at a time when there was a crucial imbalance of power in Europe. The tensions created over the territory of the Balkans were a spark to the war which had long been prepared for. The untamed competition between Russia, Serbia and Austria-Hungary eventually caused other European powers to join the war. Fourth, the period before the war was attributed to countries accumulating wealth through the control of overseas colonies. United Kingdom and France were extremely wealthy and powerful through colonial control of trade and resources. Russia and other European countries had similar ambitions, which were repeatedly frustrated by the United Kingdom. This created tensions, which gave birth to the war. The role of America in entering the war and the Russia’s exit During the initial stages of the war, America maintained a neutral stand. The American participation in the war was caused by the German use of the U-boat which ki
In recent years, especially since the US officially declared war on terror, drones have become an increasingly valuable military asset. They have been used for both surveillance and combat. Scanning a warzone from a distance to gain prior knowledge about a warzone is indeed a significant tactical advantage (Brooke-Holland, 2013). Over the years, since the first drones were used, there have been efforts to not only create better samples (in terms of picture quality, sound-picking abilities, as well as the ability to evade capture by enemy forces), but also the ones that could be used for various purposes. The Black Hornet Nano UAV is the result of such an effort. It was developed by Prox Dynamics AS, a Norway based company. It is an improvement of the company’s PD-100 Personal Reconnaissance System, which was meant for search and rescue (Fincher, 2013). The Black Hornet Nano is a small, palm-sized UAV. It measures four by 1 inch (an equivalent of 10 by 2.5 centimeters) (Fincher, 2013). It is light, weighing just 0.6 ounces (equivalent to 16 grams) (Fincher, 2013). It is controlled by a handheld unit, which it can sense for up to a range of 800 meters (that is half a mile) (Fincher, 2013). It is controlled (piloted) manually. But the operator can also simply “input a set of GPS coordinates for it to follow on its own” (Fincher, 2013, par. 3). It has an in-built camera that can capture and transmit still images and live video to the handheld unit of control. The Black Hornet Nano is a miniature helicopter and flies like the one. Despite its small size, the Black Hornet Nano is stable and can withstand heavy wind, among other harsh conditions. When charged fully, the Black Hornet Nano can fly at a maximum speed of 35 km/h (or 22 mph) for up to 30 minutes (Fincher, 2013). This combination of features gives those on the ground enough time to quickly survey the target area. Generally, like other drones, the Black Hornet Nano UAV has several advantages. For example, it helps minimize risks to human soldiers in hostile territory. It is also a cost-effective tool for conducting significant reconnaissance and surveillance and collecting intelligence. As such, it minimizes or inhibits the ability of the enemy to move secretary, and helps mitigate cases of unexpected cases on the war field. But above these, due to its small size, the Black Hornet Nanos UAV can get into small spaces, “scout around corners and obstacles for hidden dangers” (Fincher, 2013, par. 1). It can get close enough to spot explosive traps in the battlefield and enemy shooters. As Mark Nikol (2013) puts it, the drone “can follow enemy targets all the way home” (par. 1). Equally, soldiers can easily carry such drones with the rest of their gears without much extra weight and only deploy it when needed. But it also has its limitations. For example, unlike some of the drones already developed, the Black Hornet Nano UAV is not armed. The best it can do is conduct surveillance and gather intelligence, w
One or another form of gender-based discrimination has constantly existed throughout the history of mankind. At the same time, military service may be regarded as a particular area of human activities where this discrimination may be observed distinctly due to the presence of a highly masculinized culture. In general, women still represent the minority in the majority of armies across the globe. Despite the fact that their integration currently deserves equality and the same opportunities across all levels and branches of the military service, women’s expansion to combat roles and permanent positions with related benefits remain a considerable challenge to policymakers and military authorities. Although this issue is frequently covered by mass media, authors express different attitudes towards it both directly and indirectly. In his article, Soutik Biswas refers to the intention of India’s Supreme Court to influence the government and give women commanding roles in the army. Despite the participation of female soldiers in air and marine forces for several decades, ground combat forces remained an exception. Women worked there as nurses, doctors, engineers, administrators, lawyers, and signalers (Biswas). They handled explosives, treated injured soldiers on battlefields, laid communication lines, and detected mines for subsequent removal. In other words, they did «almost everything except combat roles” (Biswas). At the same time, according to various experts, women deserve to serve as commanders if qualitative standards and physical ability allow them to do it. Based on the article’s analysis, it is possible to conclude that the author supports the participation of Indian women in ground combat forces, especially in commanding roles. According to him, “patriarchy should not come in the way of equality and common sense” (Biswas). However, his argument in support of this position cannot be regarded as fully efficient due to its inability to achieve its communication goal and induce readers. In general, the author advocates his position through the provision of other people’s arguments and counterarguments related to the issue. For instance, he initially cited the words of the government’s lawyers who stated that women are not suitable for ground combat roles, their service will create challenges for motherhood, childcare, and confinement, and male soldiers are not “yet mentally schooled to accept women officers in
Currently, a great number of people from the United States, Australia or the UK live and work in China. The main problem, which they encounter, is cultural and linguistic barriers. Poor knowledge of the Chinese language and culture often leads to misunderstanding or even conflicts. This training session aims to prepare expatriates for possible difficulties, which they may face, while living in this country. In particular, we need to focus on different behavior patterns, dress code, business culture, etiquette etc. First of all, foreigner, working in China, must stay in touch with their friends and relatives. This will prevent them from feeling lonely and home-sick. Yet, at the same time they must bear in mind that they must not avoid communication with local people. One should not become withdrawn, as this will only contribute to a sense of alienation. This person has to establish as many contacts as possible. This is the key step on his/her path to success. Apart from that, employees ought to be well-acquainted with the city, where they intend to live. They need to know about transportation, places of interests, its history, and so forth. For instance, when speaking about Beijing, an expatriate should remember that it is one of the most densely-populated cities in the world and transportation is a really challenging problem. This is why one has to know about the functioning of Beijing Subway, ring roads, railway stations, expressways, highways etc. This knowledge will be of great value to expatriates, who may need to travel across the city or even across the country. The third issue that has to be addressed during training sessions is cultural values and etiquette, and dress code. For instance, one has to be well-aware of the fact that Chinese people are more inclined to think by means of analogies, metaphors and story-telling (Street & Matelski, 2008, p 151). This peculiarity often slows down the process of communication between local inhabitants and foreigners. Secondly, during these training sessions, we need to etiquette, because the Chinese pay much more attention to formalities than Americans or Australians (Bucknall, 2002, p 61). This knowledge will enable us them reduce the effects of culture shock to a minimum. Expatriates must not be afraid of making mistakes during intercultural communication as they are practically inevitable. The biggest mistake lies in avoiding this communication. Unwillingness to communicate with the Chinese partners is one of the reasons why many expatriates feel home-sick. Finally, the employees, who are going to live in China for a considerable amount of time, must acquire at least the smattering of the Chinese language. In this c