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There are a great number of different pieces of literature, which became to be the works representing significant value to the world of literature, literary critics and people fond of the enormous world created by the works of literature of different styles and periods. But I am going to introduce my work representing critical analysis of the greatest novels and their main characters from the point of view of similarities and diversities of the journeys each protagonist makes toward self-awareness. Thus the novels are “Huckleberry Finn” written by Mark Twain, “Emma” written by peerless Jane Austen, and “My Name is Asher Lev” written by Chaim Potok. The novels represent different kinds of main characters: a very talented artist, Asher Lev, who tries to find his way in life to develop his talent; a young boy, Huckleberry Finn, who is searching for some better conditions of life and tries to introduce better conditions for slaves; and a young woman, Emma Woodhouse, an inhabitant of a small village who has never seen the sea, this girl lives with her father. The novels describe the roles of the three protagonists and their journeys towards achieving certain results. All three novels are aimed at provoking thoughts and affecting the reader’s perception of the protagonists’ growth. There are some differences in the novels as the plot is intricate, whereas “My Name is Asher Lev” written by Chaim Potok is full of different flashbacks and forwards; the tone of book is extremely thoughtful. The action takes place in New York and the flashbacks are concerning Italy dating 1960s to-1970s. The protagonist is a very gifted teenage artist and the representative of Jewish community; he is a very religious person who prays three times a day. The only one who does not support Asher is his father, here we can see a generation and cultural gap; as two generations of one family cannot find a certain compromise and reach an agreement. The father of the main character is a diplomat in his mid-40s; he possesses conservative views and accepts his son’s talented works only as hobby. The novel “Emma” written by Jane Austin is represented from a very interesting perspective, thus there appears expression of the perpetual chain of events when the main character of the novel tries to unite her friend by the bonds of affection and even a nuptial knot. The novel “Huckleberry Finn” is narrated in the first person and the speaker is the main character who tells the readers about his life and adventures. The next point I am going to analyze is the relationship of the main
Gary Okihiro explains the role of Asian Americans in the development of American culture. The writer explores the experiences of Asians in America in relation to their historical awareness, sex roles, traditions and race. He refers to the white race as the mainstream, which is used by the society to gauge individual capability (21). The society tends to erect some barriers to individuals who do not follow the laid down regulations. This type of arrangement is detrimental to human life and exists to subjugate and oppress some members of society. The society encourages the minority race to join the mainstream implying that the white race is superior. Okihiro shows that modern America is a product of struggle between the minorities and various forms of injustices (25). The minority have contributed too much to socio-political and economic development in America. Presenting American history as a struggle between white and black race only would therefore be irrational. The best way of presenting American character is by viewing it as a diverse and manifold society. It is from the activities of minorities that America is what it is today. Slavery could not have been abolished were it not for the activities of the blacks and subsequent Civil War between the Northerners and Southerners. Egalitarianism and human rights could not have been granted were it not for women and other minorities engaging tirelessly in conflicts with colonialists. Many things have taken place in America, which calls for insightful investigation to uncover all aspects. Even though racism has always taken a centre stage, it is not the only way of presenting American character. Asians have undergone many problems in America but few researches talk about them. The Chinese have variously been branded as bandits due to production of cheap goods. Japanese on the other hand suffer from money laundering labeling. This shows that each group has its own concerns in the wider society. Black/white binary is just one of the mediums of presenting American character. Throughout American history, women have suffered most. Societal structure discriminated women against all social benefits such as employment, political participation and economic supremacy. Until recently, women were not allowed to join certain fields or professions in the labor market. Such expert fields were reserved for men. During the 1930s recession, women proved their worth but still they were not fully appreciated in society. After the World Wars, women capitalized on the president’s speech to demand for equal representation and participation in politics. The president declared that the war was meant to bring democracy and equality (Pollock 42). Through feminine organizations, many historical events have been set. Language use in the modern society is neutral meaning that women need not to adopt male names upon marriage. Legislations have been passed aiming at protecting the rights of women. This proves that American history
The European Union is always viewed as a model of regionalism or regional cooperation because of its developed units and agencies. The Union has always influenced member states to follow the provided strictly, especially on matters related to the environment. The European Union is determined to preserve the environment through the idea of sustainable development. Directive related to the management of packaging waste was first introduced in the late 1980s. The directive affected the performance of many companies, including Unilever because they had to readjust their packaging systems to comply with the new law. In particular, directive 85/339/EEC specifically covered the packaging of liquid products for instance beverage containers. Any product to be consumed by humans was to be packaged in a container (Dams 2008, p. 17). However, the policy was considered ineffective to bring about the synchronization of policies of various member states. Member states expressed their concerns over the law because it affected their industries in several ways. This paper explains the effects of the directive on the introduction of new sustainable packaging. The paper also looks at the relevance of the directives in Europe. This is accomplished by describing the process through which the laws are formed. It is noted that many companies, including Unilever, were affected greatly because they had to come up with laws that were a complaint to the provisions. In 1992, the commission charged with the responsibility of overseeing policies related to packaging proposed a comprehensive policy on packaging and waste management. The council of ministers and the European Parliament adopted the proposal and enacted it as directive 94/62/EC. The directive influenced the packaging system of companies because its main aim was to harmonize national measures to respond to the standards of the commission. Unilever had to come up with extensive policies to cope with the new challenge because it had to observe the environmental laws when designing the packaging materials. Other companies that were threatened by the presence of Multinational Corporations had an advantage since the new law aimed at safeguarding them from the unnecessary competition. The law ensured that the internal markets of member states were functional implying that they could not rely on external markets for production. Unilever was affected since it relied on other countries for the supply of packaging materials (Noel 2009, p. 20). Th
Introduction This autobiographical reflection paper depicts Sprite as a successful brand that appeals to my identity and personality. The brand is a product of the Coca Cola Company. Since the early 1960s, the Atlanta-based company has marketed it as a popular lime-based drink to the youth (Coca Cola South Africa 1). The Sprite brand was originally German, but its introduction to the United States marked its global/regional success (Coca Cola South Africa 1). Indeed, it has been the most successful lemon-lime beverage drink since the late 1980s (Irwin 1). This paper explores its different product aspects that appeal to me. Similarly, it explores how the world communicates the brand and how it is useful for my identity and interpersonal connections. This analysis paves the way for discussing how the world upholds the brand and the possibilities of expanding it. These analyses outline the key segments of this paper. Appealing Aspects of the Brand Many aspects of the Sprite brand appeal to me. The refreshing taste of the product, its color, and its bottle shape stand out as attractive qualities that appeal to my understanding of a versatile and youthful brand. The product’s refreshing taste also clears my mind and creates a distinct identity that allows me to express my individuality. The dimple-styled bottle used to package the product is also attractive to me because it is unique and differs from other products (such a Coke, Fanta, and the likes) in this category. The lean packaging modes of the product (in 500ml and 330 ml bottles) also increase the brand’s value because it makes the drink affordable to young people. Besides its aesthetic value, Sprite is edgy and has a distinct slogan (“Obey your thirst”) that resonates with the youth (Coca Cola South Africa 1). Its close alignment with the youth also creates value for me because I find it is easy to express myself by purchasing or consuming the product. The slogan, “Obey your thirst,” which emerged in the early 1990s, also became popular within my social circles and increased the brand’s “personal” appeal. I still find this slogan trendy and edgy. Sprite also appeals to my love for Hip Hop music by communicating different aspects of the culture in its brand identity. For example, it promotes graffiti culture, sports, and “deejaying” as key tenets of its brand identity (Rosenberg 5). All these attributes are part of the Hip Hop culture. The brand also represents other aspects of the movement, such as photography, fashion, and design (Rosenberg 5). In the same regard, the brand represents a subtle sense of freedom that only the youth could understand. This theme appears in the brand’s “cool” and “refreshing” identity. These attributes prove that Sprite understands the complexity of being a young person and is able to communicate the same attributes in its marketing campaigns. Comprehensively, these characteristics outline Sprite’s unique brand attributes that appeal to me. How the World Upholds the Brand The Sprite brand has (mainly) thrived through sports comme
Abstract This paper issues an analysis of best practices for promoting flow, minimizing wait times, and optimizing the quality of care of patients in the emergency department. This paper discusses the problems linked to long waiting times in the emergency department. This paper will show that crowding, long wait times as well as poor conditions in the waiting room compromise the quality of the patient satisfaction. This study begins by investigating the relationship between patient satisfaction and wait times. Best practices towards minimizing wait times are identified. The objective of this research is to identify the varied approaches that healthcare providers can use to minimize waiting times. The literature review provides a proposal to act as a guide for the National Health Care Reform in the United States. This article proposes the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) as a useful framework for lowering the costs of healthcare and improving patient care. The last section focuses on the implications of the study and provides an analysis of learned lessons. Time frame The search for related sources took one month. Introduction Patients in a hospital expect that their medical needs will be addressed thoroughly since it has been an assumption that health is the number one priority of hospitals. However, even if the hospitals would like to address these needs thoroughly, they have been limited due to their resources and some other factors like inefficiency in the reception of patients. Such inefficiencies in receiving patients would be more detrimental if this is true for the emergency room department. In a bid to minimize waiting time in emergency rooms, it is imperative to highlight and understand the factors that contribute to delays. A delay may come because of the absence of a specialist. A majority of the medical professionals specialize in specific areas. Thus, the absence of a specialist that can handle a certain health condition may lead to a patient spending a lot of time in the emergency room. In the United States, emergency physicians are always available to handle different cases. Nevertheless, medical specialists like cardiologists, neurosurgeons, and orthopedic surgeons are summoned in the case of an emergency. Thus, a patient might be forced to wait while the emergency physicians try to reach the available specialist. Many patients who visit emergency rooms end up being admitted. Inpatient, services are a major cause of the increase in waiting time in the emergency rooms. Medical practitioners monitor the admitted patients regularly. Thus, they do not get adequate time to attend to the incoming patients resulting in overcrowding. Indeed, patients wait for approximately four hours in the emergency rooms in the United States. Handling the factors that contribute to increasing waiting time in emergency rooms can go a long way towards reducing delays and enhancing servi
Introduction The economy of Japan is considered the most controversial still a rather captivating and educative aspect of Japanese development. Japanese achievements are not that higher in comparison to those of the United States of America and China, still, the history of Japanese economic development has to be considered. According to Teranishi (2005), the economy of this particular country has become noticeable due to “various Japanese-style properties: a firm system based on seniority wages and life-time employment, a bank-dominated financial system with an active role for main banks, heavy government involvement through industrial policy” (p.3). There are three main periods in the history of theJapanese economy after the World War Second: the time when “the Japanese economy lay in total ruin” (Maswood 2002, p. 1), the “economic miracle” (Kopstein & Lichbach 2005), and the lost decade that is known as the period of considerable economic slowdown with numerous inability to take the control over the banks’ actions. The changes which are observed with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to predetermine the economic well-being help to realize how significant each period for Japan was. In the Table One, the graph of how GDP varied during the period between the 1980s and the 2010s aims at showing how dramatic the changes could be: unbelievably high rates were observed in 1988 as a result of the post-war miracle that contained effective cooperation of distributors, manufacturers, and banks, numerous unions of powerful enterprises, and lifetime employment and gradual decline that was inherent to 1998 due to the already supported ideas of bank speculations and inabilities to cope with massive borrowings. However, the results achieved tin 2009 prove that the
The restaurant business is one of the most influential industries, specifically because everyone in the world has to eat. This essay seeks to provide an explanation of the security measures that restaurant business can take to ensure that its tangible property is well secured. Tangible property includes things that can be touched (Cheeseman, 2010). In the fast food industry, tangible property can be broken down into five categories: products, furniture and fixtures, electronic equipment, signage and packaging. In order to further explain what tangible products are, and the measures that can be taken to guarantee their security, we will explore take-outs and delivery pizza establishments. The furniture and fixtures that can be found in the possession of the company dealing with the production and supply of pizza include tables, shelves and benches for customers to sit on while waiting to be served. Tables and shelves are used for storage of dry inventory and various packages. Furniture and fixtures of any particular restaurant follow the theme and product of the establishment. The tables and chairs in most restaurants usually have decor on them to make the environment pleasurable to the customers. Pictures, glassware, baskets to serve food, sinks, counters, and storage are the other items that are found in restaurants. Electronic equipment found in pizza restaurants includes computers for order-taking and receipt printing, ovens, refrigerators, coolers and mixers. All these pieces of equipment assist the business in preparing their product and tracking of customers’ orders. Signage for a business would include visible external signs to attract business and car-toppers to advertise the business while delivering products to customers. Signage could also consist of a neon sign on the interior of the building, along with the logo on the nearest highway exit sign. Signage is very important to the business because it exposes the business name at the physical location and surrounding areas. This helps encourage customers to visit the restaurant. The company should also invest in commercials on local channels showing its latest burger with the company logo. A pizza place also needs to have specific packaging for its products. The packaging of the company’s product is generally presented in the form of carry-out items. These packages usually have the company logo on them with a menu sometimes stapled on the outer part of the bag to encourage future visits. The packaging can also bear the company name and/or logo for additional advertising. All of a company’s tangible properties assist in the production of the final
Company Background and Strategy In the modern global food and beverage industry, Coca-Cola, Inc. has cemented its image as a leading manufacturer of its brand carbonated drink and other products (The Coca-Cola Company, 2018). However, the company has been experiencing minor hindrances in its recent performance, with a slight drop in revenues (The Coca-Cola Company (KO), 2018). To advance in the global market and create a sustainable competitive advantage, Coca-Cola has adopted the Global Standardisation Strategy (GSS), which has affected its decisions regarding Supply Chain Management, especially the use of suppliers’ services and the levels of local responsiveness pressure. While the current approach has affected the company’s opportunities in the global market and its performance levels, in general, rather positively, it has also created several challenges for Coca-Cola to address. Coca Cola’s Global Integration Pressure Company Analysis Commodity Standardisation The current global integration pressure levels are quite high for Coca-Cola, which justifies the application of the GSS framework. The GSS tool helps to reduce the impact of global integration by reducing the expenses taken to produce the drink (Kayaba, Boyraz, & Derdiyok, 2017). By introducing uniform requirements for the production of the rink, the company has managed to cut costs significantly. As a result, Coca-Cola has managed to address the pressure of the global integration process by establishing uniform high-quality standards and upholding them. At the same time, production costs have been lowered since no unexpected changes in the use of resources were possible after the integration of the global standardization principles Factories Distribution Similarly, the adoption of the GSS has helped Coca-Cola to rearrange its manufacturing sites more effectively. For example, the organization has managed to allocate its factories across the world, preferring the areas where the expenses for the labour force are the lowest, such as China and Malaysia (Dhesi, 2018). The specified step is rather effective in reducing the pressure of the global integration process and its effects. However, a more promising framework for distributing factories can be applied to improve the current performance of the organization. Coca-Cola could expand its bottling operations to Europe and other states in order to enhance the SCM processes (The Coca-Cola Company, 2016). Outsourcing to Foreign Suppliers Since Coca-Cola follows the principles of the GSS directly, it tends to use the services of trusted suppliers. Therefore, the organization does not use outsourcing when it comes to supply services (Kotabe & Murray, 2018). Although the identified approach makes it possible for the company to maintain its production standards, it affects the firm’s opportunities for cost reduction. Aspects of low Local Responsiveness Pressure Reasons for the Lack of Significance of Consumers’ Characteristics In its marketing approach, Coca-Cola does not take customer-specific character
Introduction This book depicts a Lakota narration in the truest sense. In that Joseph M. Marshall is a Lakota himself, grown up by family and grandfathers, trained to give esteem to, join in and most prominently – be accountable to a Lakota way of life. At the middle of that everyday life, in accordance to Marshall, positions the Oglala organizer Crazy Horse. And so lot have ever since the death of Tasunke Witko. Marshall although has a very exceptional viewpoint of the man, the legend and the fable. They selected similar ways, though in dissimilar eras (born approximately one hundred years separately.) Both trained from a young age to be accountable to a way of life that was true to the Lakota of the occasions. Discussion Marshall’s novel should be, no, necessities to be registered right up there with Sandoz and Ambrose, probably even above them. As Marshall is not just writing further memoirs on Crazy Horse, he is narrating the story of Tasunke Witko. The majority stories concentrate on the fights of Manifest Destiny and rarely cover the land of pre-Oregon Trail contact. Through the narrations Marshall reveals a picture of Lakota life previous to the infringement of which he correctly deems European settlers. This is Lakota territory that is being occupied and Marshall tells of what was in the balance that made the Lakota struggle hard to defend it. Marshall does what few authors do, locates Crazy Horse in the educational background of his occasions and shows the modification of the Lakota world that Crazy Horse was on supply for. Some have observed this narration a bit over-dependent on Native “word-of-mouth”, but that is just an additional mirror image of the educational dissimilarities that Marshall acts out in the novel. Just as white people need books to look to, to pledge their histories occurred, Indians generally have the old people, the narrators, the scratches, the practices to establish our stories are genuine, and that is no dissimilar to us than whites requiring books. (Which is why American community pleasures their leaders like old books, and probably, they put them away never to be comprehended or they lust throw them away?) Conclusion Marshall’s book made readers think of one’s own old parents, who were no less a fighter than Crazy Horse. All sons have a romanticized viewpoint of their parents. Nobody ever actually supposes that their parents had extensive and inclusive lives previous to becoming our parents. Marshall’s book brings the readers nearer to that realization as his narration of the life of Tasunke Witko, depicted that there were conditions, a way of life, of adoring and failing, of disagreement with opponents, a way the planet was before Tasunke Witko became Crazy Horse the Legend, previous to our parents became our parents.