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Geographic Information System (GIS) Geographic Information System (GIS) can be used in Melbourne as a powerful tool for accessing hidden locations (Carter and Rinner 351). TSF includes locations such as Halal butcheries, Islamic schools, Islamic hospitals, mosques and so on. By applying GIS in the most appropriate manner, an Islamic visitor in Melbourne city can reduce both the time taken and distance covered to access a service or facility (Eastman 29). The GIS methodology that can be used to access Islamic services in Melbourne requires two broad procedures (Amiri et al 640). First, a network of accessible streets should be identified. The streets should be those linking Islamic facilities like schools, hospitals, butcheries and mosques. Second, using demographic characteristics of this city, the transit market potential should be estimated. This objective can be attained using a GIS program that has the potential to visualize and analyze the existing demographic data (Yin 2925). In order to demonstrate the methodology in the most appropriate manner, a case study should be used. For instance, a portion of a network route within the targeted areas in Melbourne is given proper analysis. In addition, an estimation of Transit Potential’s index is conducted. TFS’s (mosques, halal butcheries and so on) can then be located using index values. Since this process requires articulate management of the available information, a GIS tool like Arc View can be of great help. Planning and travel patterns are also instrumental irrespective of the GIS tool used. For example, means of transport being used in Melbourne is important when locating places. Spatial population distribution of Melbourne Australia’s population and in particular Melbourne city is highly diverse in terms of spatial distribution. Figures derived from the 2011 population census reveal that 25 percent of the entire Melbourne’s population was born abroad (Sui and DeLyser 116). Ancestry diversity in Melbourne is also another crucial area when discussing spatial distribution. To begin with, Melbourne is among the largest Australian cities. Its population profile is multicultural and diverse. By 2025, Melbourne’s population is expected to pass beyond the 5 million mark. It currently has a population of slightly above 4 million. A total of 116 religious faiths are practiced in Melbourne, Islam being one of them. The Asian population is the second largest group in Melbourne. About 100,000 Muslims reside in Melbourne city. Ethical mix of Melbourne is also evident. The degree of ethical segregation in Melbourne is crucial in this discussion. In addition, it is vital to note that Islamic facilities in Melbourne have been largely overshadowed by other physical developments bearing in mind that Islam is not dominant religion in this city. Gaining access to crucial services within Melbourne city is a challenge that many residents face on a daily basis (Blaschke 186). Figures provided by the Australian Bu
Teachers are very important. They play a major role in the development, growth, and maturity of almost all human being, especially those who have become a student. They were part of the improvement of the whole society and will remain to be a part of it. An educator needs to be very effective. To her/him lies the future of all of his/her students. To become an effective teacher, one must realize that there are certain aspects which he/needs to master and take a very firm grip on to – and these include meeting expectations that the students have on him/her and at the same time having a well-balanced expectation to students, enough knowledge with the subject he/she is to teach, efficient instructional strategies, strategic classroom management and a strong commitment to teaching and of course having the ability to adapt to various learning styles of the learners. Rochford (2003) stated that learning style is the way a particular student concentrates on, absorbs, processes internalizes, and recalls new information. This implies that every student will have their own preferred learning style depending on their own capabilities to gather and absorb data, and in how they process and organize such data (Felder & Silverman, 1988; Van Zwanenberg, 2000). There are five factors that influence the learning style of an individual. These factors include (Dunn and Dunn, 1993):   * environmental situation – which involves the level of noise, the temperature, the amount of light available   * personal emotional characteristics – with which motivation from other people and from the self, persistence, perseverance, and sense of responsibility and dependability are very important   * sociological preferences for learning – which pertains to the idea of choosing a learning endeavor done alone or a learning endeavor with another peer   * physiological characteristics – that refers to the motor abilities, the visual and auditory stimulus   * global aspects – which involves the combination of the above-stated factors Knowledge of the learning styles is beneficial for both the students and the educators. As for the educators and aspiring ones, knowledge on various learning styles of the students will help them facilitate the learning undertaking and manage the classroom and the students properly. Meanwhile, if the students know the specific learning style apt for their personality and needs, then they could maximize the use of that particular learning style which will result in the students’ enhanced educational achievement. Like for example if I am the educator and I noticed that one of the students is like me, who is more inclined to learning using the perceptual modality (where visuals and auditory functions are highly used), I could then focused on giving more examples and explaining the topics through the use of pictures and sounds. I can make use of various instructional materials where the students could make use of their perceptions in a dynamic way. Students’ learning styles are a good way of measuring their ability to grasp the subjects very well. This alone is enough reason why understanding the
Developing an impressive package for requesting a business loan is exceptionally valuable in increasing the chances of sailing through the evaluation process. However, few business owners know what goes on after presenting a loan appeal for assessment by the lending officer. A loan request consisting of an articulate business plan increases the response rate from bankers. When banks are evaluating loan requests, they normally consider the character of a business, its capacity, and security or collateral (Lister & Harnish 1995). Character involves assessment of the monetary condition, credit record, and loan settlement record of a business. Another aspect considered in assessing the character of a business is familiarity with the nature of business in need of financing, the height of accountability, and appropriate business administration instruction (Lister & Harnish 1995). The capacity of a business influences the results of the evaluation process. A bank will more often than not consider the income of a business. The income of a business should provide the primary resource for reimbursing the loan. A backing for income is necessary to incase a business fails to generate profit. This leads a bank to consider the securities provided by a business. The use of securities encourages borrowers to repay loans for fear of losing anything presented for collateral (Lister & Harnish 1995). The basic process followed by banks in evaluating a business loan request has five steps. The first step is determining the purpose of the loan. The second step is assessing the credit history of a business. The third step is assessing the income of a business. The fourth step is evaluating the securities offered in the loan request. This may include guarantees. The final step is drawing a covenant between the lender and the borrower (Lister & Harnish 1995).
Introduction Economics surrounds daily interactions that exist between scarce resources and unlimited wants. Everybody in an economic setup has limited resources that are needed to satisfy whatever he or she wants. As a result, they tend to achieve the unlimited wants using the available resources within their reach. The essay elaborates four key points namely market economy, regulations and laws on economy, economic decisions, and pricing of goods with respect to the market structure of the USA (Selwyn, 2014). These four key points are derived from the article ‘Prediction: Economic Collapse, Civil Unrest in America by 2016’ by Selwyn in 2014.The paper will also elaborate how current market systems have affected the USA economy. Key points Relevant in Economic Newspaper The first key point in economics is a market economy, a setup where people and private enterprises make decisions on matters concerning the production and utilization of products (Mitry, Smith, & Matula, 2014). Most enterprises under market economy reap high profits since they design unique production techniques, which are cheap and self-sustaining. For instance, the US can be categorized under market economy. A case is seen in the journal where banks escalate money prices that have led to inflation (Mitry et al., 2014; Selwyn, 2014). A price level is the second point. It indicates how lowness or highness of the prices of commodities in the market within a given period. The price levels, especially in the oil and gas sector, have been noted to drop in the recent past (Mitry et al., 2014). Although a fall in prices is noted in gas and oil sector, market economy of the US still faces inflation since the private banks provide their monetary rate irrespective of the existing governmental regulations. As indicated in the article, an economic collapse is predicted due to such financial activities (Selwyn, 2014). Regulations, decisions, and laws that are made in the private sector and/or the government affect business activities (Selwyn, 2014). Such laws and decisions fall under microeconomics. They elaborate the quantities and prices of commodities and services in a particular market. Furthermore, they deal with government regulations on taxes, prices, and quantities of products that are in the market (Mitry et al., 2014). On the other hand, macroeconomics deals with economic systems at the national and global levels. Its main objective is to elaborate the acceptable price levels
At a time when business operations are shifting towards attaining a global outlook, an effective understanding of both opportunities and threats is crucial (Ahenkora & Peasah, 2011). The main reason for the expansion of XYZ to Turkey is the desire to improve productivity and profitability of the company amidst the challenging business environment across the globe. The company is also keen to meet the growing demand for its products in Turkey. XYZ is a manufacturing company with its headquarters in Houston, Texas. Since its establishment way back in 1984, the company has continued to grow consistently. So far, it boasts of over 59 branches throughout the United States. There are also other additional operating units in the European Union, Canada, Caribbean and Australia (Winer, 2009). Such a successful expansion to overseas markets explains why the company should extend its business to Turkey. The mode of entry into turkey will be through equity-based joint venture. In other words, the management of the company will seek local business partners in Turkey who can agree for a merger plan. If the merger plan will be successful, it will indeed expand the company’s sale due to access to technology, operating space in the foreign market and vibrant distribution channels. Ahenkora and Peasah (2011) observe that businesses that expand to unique geographical environments often face numerous risks. However, the prevailing risks can be avoided by developing a contingency and cost saving plan. Partnerships with local companies will be one of the methods of acquiring resources. In order to minimize the possible risks, the XYZ Company will insure its entities and operations with reliable insurance companies in the market (Daniels, Radebaugh & Sullivan, 2015). Business barriers often vary in different locations. A number of barriers coupled with aspects such as political and economical climate will determine the overall operational platform and wellbeing of the company in the overseas location. Before expanding to Turkey, it is imperative for the management at XYZ to carry out a thorough pilot study of the market. According to Ahenkora and Peasah (2011), the cultural environment of Turkey is quite distinct from that in the United States. It is obvious that the cultural business environment in Turkey is strongly tied to religion, traditions and economic demands among other socio-political and economic issues. Both political and economic barriers are anticipated in Turkey. Effective management of the above barriers will demand a number of key considerations. To begin with, it is clear that in order to mi
The Zara model looks rather sustainable, as it covers several layers of population. Clothes manufacturing plays one of the key market roles in the global business industry. Since it has made use of many employees from different countries, Zara’s success is obvious. It is not uncommon when a country of lower economic development produces goods for a nation that is well established and the economy is high, so this should be made the case with this company, which will allow taking business to even more countries. Because the garment industry is particularly a developing field that has seen a great demand in the past decades, Zara has a lot of room to develop and innovate. It is understandable that the economics, market value and differences between products and services all play a role in who gets employment and what sort of company becomes the partner. When looking at economics, there are few things to have in mind. Different countries and nations have different economies. The system of trade and relations between businesses are guided by culture and society. Some places have better economies, so in order to stay successful, Zara must adjust to the locality and people’s economical conditions. The market is also different. There are certain things that people need, so the demand on the market is special for every country. Globalization has majorly impacted business and the differences can be seen as well. Some countries are becoming over developed with abundant clothes supply and thus, competition is one of the major determinants of direction (Jennings 4). Familiarization with other companies will allow for the adjustment of own production. One of the keys for business development is making sure that the demand is high. The international business has made its way to many countries and so, a close connection with people—both employees and the population must be upheld to the highest standards. The intertwined relationship between the suppliers in a country, the working conditions and the superpowers or other well developed regions of the world show that the mutual dependence of the company’s internal structure and business environment determines success. Since sometimes the pressures for local responsiveness are low, taking the business to other places will guarantee stable income and product or service flow for the specific group of people. It is obvious that with such global organization, countries that are more developed will continue receiving their products, as the need is always present, while the conditions oversees might be very poor. It is important to consider the reality of economies and conditions in the country and adjust to the society (Bruce 15). Also, a business must have unique features, as it gives an opportunity to do something special, which no one has done before. An aggressive approach makes the company stand out in a market filled with ideas. An existing idea can be made better, if it
Introduction The climate change being experienced around the world has left some negative consequences on the environment which has seen constant changes in weather patterns that in turn affects natural resources such as vegetation, water sources, animal and human habitats. Climate change has also had a major impact on the economy growth of the global market as the amount of green house emissions by industries or factories are primarily driven by economic growth. To deal with the effects of climate change on the economic growth of companies and businesses in the market, companies have come up with ways to minimise the global climatic changes by incorporating social responsibility programs referred to as CSR or green management programs. The purpose of the paper will be to look at the various ecological issues that are caused by global warming and climate change and what market and corporate solutions can be used to solve these ecological problems. Ecological Issues Scientific evidence has shown that there are increasing risks deemed to be serious and irreversible caused by global climate changes. Scientists are now able to attach probabilities to the temperature outcomes and how these outcomes will have an impact on the environments. According to the Stern review, the current level of green house emission gases in the atmosphere is equivalent to 430 parts per million carbon dioxide when compared to the emission levels of 280 parts per million during the industrialization period. Such a high concentration of gases has already caused the global warming around the world to increase by more than half a degree (Stern 2006). Climate change is seen to be dangerous as it affects the basic elements that people around the world rely on for their survival. Such elements include water, food and land. The Stern review (2006) analyses the ecological issues brought about by climate change with regards to water to be melting glaciers in the North and South Pole that will increase incidences of flooding and reduce water supply affecting one sixth of the world’s population, declining food commodities especially in the African continent that could lead to cases of hunger and malnutrition. The rising sea levels will lead to devastating statistics where tens of millions of people around the world will die as a result of floods or flood related illnesses. Countries or cities located near the coastal line will mostly be affected by the rising sea levels. The natural ecosystems vulnerability to climate change will lead to 40 percent of animal and plant species facing extinction with a 2 degrees Celsius more warmer climate. The sea and ocean acidification due to the rising levels of carbon dioxide in the environment will have an adverse affect on marine wildlife by depleting fish stocks (Brown 2005). Climate changes will affect the temperatures leading to shifts or changes in weathers patterns where a country that experiences rain during the beginning of the year will experience heavy rainfall at the end of the year. The changes in weather patterns will make it difficult to predict the El Niño phenomenon making it hard for countries to pl
Hispanic are the individuals that live in a country regardless of their race. The individuals have the right to belong in and taking all the activities just like the real citizens. With regard to religion, these people had the Roman Catholic as the first tradition, and it continued to be the most common faith for countries at that time, but there is a small number of these Hispanics than are Protestants. Not all Hispanics were from these countries. This is because there are some who are Jews and migrated from the European countries as they came to settle in America and other countries where they migrated. Most of the communities’ that were catholic celebrated their homeland patron saint by dedicating a specific day for that purpose where festivals and religious practices were performed. These people were strong in their belief, and thus all that they did was seen to be sacred to all. (Joseph, 2004) The religion that is most accepted by these people is Catholicism makes these people have different beliefs from others. This is because there are some who are Jews, and thus what they believe in is not the same as the protestants and have different African rituals and beliefs. In these countries, these beliefs and rituals can be popular with Americans and combine the African beliefs in the form of the Roman Catholic saints and rituals, and other beliefs include spiritism and curanderismo. According to the analysis in these countries majority of these people are catholic, that is 70 %, the Protestants are 23%, and 6% have no affiliation. This shows that in the United States, most of these Hispanics have their beliefs in catholic teachings. A minority in these roman catholic that is about one in five, have proved to be charismatic, and in the protestants, a high percentage that is about 85% are real Christians who believe the bible and follow its teachings, and they mostly belong to t6he Pentecostal churches were by the believers do not do anything that is contrary to the word as they know there are rewards for being a believer that is the rejoice with the lord after the time is over, and the punishment is the burning with fire for the wrongdoers. The Jews and the Muslims cover a small percentage that is about 4%, and most of these Muslims are new converts from the Protestants or the catholic groups. (Rich, 2006) The significance of linguistics to such people is not of importance. This is due to the fact that they are divided according to their races, and thus they are not valued in any field. This gap between the real citizens and the Hispanics creates discrimination were by these people are forced to learn some languages so that they can be able to fit in the area where thirty stays this is because most of the citizens use their language without minding the rest. Even in schools, the teachers teach using the local languages. Therefore, these people are forced to learn it. In these countries, racism has aff
Introduction With the evolving roles of countries’ leaders and their people, it is becoming more and more difficult to provide a clear-cut definition of the type of government in some states. Officially, both the USA and the Russian Federation are democratic republics. However, alterations in the systems of these two countries’ power allow for the emergence of doubts as for their purely democratic leadership. The analysis of the government structure and civic engagement of the USA and Russia, performed in this paper, indicates that neither of the two states may be considered as a purely democratic one. The Government Structure of the USA According to the Constitution of the United States, the U.S. Government is comprised of three branches: executive, judicial, and legislative. That way, power is divided equally among various people and groups so that none of them has too much power. The legislative branch, which is responsible for making laws, is represented by Congress, which includes the Senate and the House of Representatives (“Branches of the U.S. Government,” n.d.). The main representatives if the executive branch, the task of which is carrying out laws, are the president, the vice president, the Cabinet, and federal agencies. Finally, the judicial branch’s accountability is interpreting and evaluating laws. This branch includes the Supreme Court and other courts functioning in the country. Each of the three branches can alter the decisions made by the other two. For instance, the president can turn down the laws created by Congress and appoint the heads of federal agencies. Congress can approve or reject those nominated by the president and dismiss the president in unprecedented circumstances. Finally, the Supreme Court’s Justices have the power to invalidate