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The concept behind achieving “a learning experience deemed religious” is by understanding that it is something that is not limited to a specific group of people that belong to that particular religion. Instead, it can be achieved by anyone through the internalization of the history of that religion and how it has impacted a particular culture and society. By knowing what the religion stands for, its tenets and principles and what the groups of people that belong to it have endured over the years, you are thus able to internalize it, appreciate it and achieve a learning experience that is deemed religious (Kashner 10). One of the best examples of such a situation was the class trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York and its rather auspicious connection to the recently concluded Jewish holiday of Purim. Purim commemorates a dark period in history where the Jewish people were almost annihilated through the machinations of a biblical, historical figure by the name of Haman (Schellekens 120). Fortunately, a series of events took place that helped to prevent this senseless slaughter which resulted in the holiday being created. The reason the visit can be considered as being auspicious concerning Purim is due to the Holocaust exhibit that is one of the more prominent displays in the museum. When looking at the sheer amount of suffering and death that occurred during the terror of the Nazi regime and realizing that this is not the first time that the Jewish people have come close to utter annihilation with thousands being killed, you cannot help but develop a deep and abiding respect for them (Nesfield 47). Here are people that have died for their faith, they have endured innumerable hardships, gone through horrific tortures and yet they continue to stand proudly for their beliefs (Rowland 70). Looking at exhibits such as the Garden of Stones and the various chronological sections depicting the achievements of the Jewish people, the one aspect that can be taken from this is that the Jewish people have taken their suffering in stride. Despite all the horrors, tortures and deaths, the museum trip showed me that the Jewish people still hold strongly to the very beliefs and traditions that they have been murdered for (Seipp 725). Some may consider this foolish, for me, this is a sign of strength since to hold onto your convictions and beliefs despite the tortures you have endured is a sign of amazing willpower and faith in the divine. What this learning experience deemed religious means to me are a sense of wonder and somber realization. It is a sense of wonder since the experience showed a proud and strong people that have endured much in the name of faith, something which I doubt I have the strength for. It is also a somber realization since the hate and bigotry that caused the suffering of the Jewish people continues to exist in the world today, albeit in a differe
Introduction It is an inevitable fact of most I.T. operations that one way or another a client will eventually need help with a particular problem they encountered with a piece of software, hardware or method of operation that will need to be resolved. This is where company helpdesk services come in to resolve the issue through technical troubleshooting and assistance. In a way I.T. helpdesks were created in order to insulate the main employees in an I.T. company (managers, developers, programmers etc.) from having to directly answer questions about a product. While many may criticize this practice the fact remains that in terms of product distribution several companies have millions of customers who utilize their products on a daily basis. It would be physically and logistically impossible for a single developer, programmer or manager to effectively deal with all those calls. As such the process of customer assistance is relegated to a support system where I.T. helpdesk personnel are trained in the necessary technically know how needed in order to resolve most issues. There have been criticisms targeting the efficiency and capability of I.T. helpdesks stating that various helpdesks are only able to provide minimal support, cannot properly coordinate help services and often “pass the buck”, so to speak, when it comes to difficult or irritable customers. The inherent problem with this assumption is that external I.T. support service companies such as Convergys and Sykes and various other outsourcing companies located in India and the Philippines have been shown to have more than adequate services when it comes to appropriate customer handling. There are usually efficient methods of problem escalation in order to resolve and issue, problem ticket handling and finally ownership of calls in order to prevent callers from thinking that they are not valued by the company. On the other hand not all I.T. departments in various organizations have the same level of organizational capability as compared to large customer service and I.T. outsourcing firms such as Convergys. This does not mean though that the helpdesk employees are not as good as those found in large outsourcing firms rather the methods and processes utilized by such firms is far better than what is found in the average I.T. organization. This indicates that there is a definite need to expand the current knowledge processes needed for adequate I.T. support for consumers. To this end this paper will attempt to determine what knowledge processes need to be incorporated into I.T. organizations so as to improve the standard of customer service and create a better reputation for the industry. Proper Segmentation of Customer Service Representatives into Different Tier Systems The best and most efficient way of dealing with problems related to consumer related technical difficulties is to setup a tier system where problems can be escalated effec
Concepts and Theories Majority of companies employs both consumer-oriented approaches and organization-oriented approaches to increase sales and promote customer loyalty. Information obtained through market research enables an organization to introduce a new type of product popular among consumers or improve an existing product to make it more useful. Additionally, the information from market research enables a company to focus on promotional activities and pricing to increase sales. Companies dealing in technology products engage in product-orientation approach to attract more customers than the other players in the market. This involves innovative products that are high-tech and with more user-friendly applications. Other companies establish relationships with retail shops to help in distribution of their products. Evidence and Analysis The competition between the three companies dealing in video game consoles i.e. Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony is stiff with each employing different marketing strategies to generate more revenue and build a competitive advantage. The focus on younger generation customers who form the bulk of the customers contributed to the increase in competition. Microsoft went a notch higher in 2001 by introducing the online gaming; Ethernet, which allows users to play video games online. The next generation video game technology has led to introduction of mobile gaming by Nintendo and Sony’s play Station Portable (PSP) device which are more user-friendly; a move enhanced by the availability of Wi-Fi and broadband in most residential homes. Microsoft’s strategy involves cutting down the cost of production by moving its console manufacturing department to Asia. Microsoft also strategized to release its Xbox 360 earlier before the other competitors, thus ensuring market dominance in next-generation consoles. Microsoft’s product promotions and advertising involving cooperation with partners created consumer awareness and usefulness of the Xbox 360. Implications Competition in the console technology has led to establishment of partnerships with retail stores like Wal-Mart and Target to promote distribution of their products. The competition has also led to companies increasing their production line to include a wide range of products. Microsoft in 2006, developed PC models with features that provide a unique online gaming experience to the users. Nintendo resorted to mobile gaming by introducing the Gaming boy Advance in 2001, selling more than 75 million units. Sony on the other hand, entered the mobile gaming market segment with the introduction of Play station portable (PSP); another hit in th
Introduction Leadership is a very essential element at all levels more especially in organizations or groups. Leadership entails directing other elements, through influence, to get things done. Leadership style on the other hand entails the manner and approach taken by leaders in providing direction, implementing plans as well as motivating people. There are various leadership styles that are adopted by different leaders, each with its benefits and drawbacks depending on the situations in which they are applied. This piece of paper looks at the leadership of a male colonel in the U.S Army. Much emphasis will be given to his leadership style and how his leadership influences the troops underneath him. Some of the criteria that will be used in evaluation of his leadership are power, leadership, motivation, and leadership styles. The colonel in the U.S Army leadership Triplet and Ferrell (2001), assert that a colonel in the United States army is an esteemed individual in the army and the society at large. A colonel is usually a higher-ranking field grade military officer. It is a position that is ranked below that of a brigadier general and above that of a lieutenant colonel. There are various American colonels each having passed through different paths and achieved different things in their work. For the sake of this assignment, I will eva
Executive Summary Ultimate Toronto club (UTC), a not-for-profit organization, is the third largest Ultimate club in Canada based on its market share. Jason Robinson was brought into the club in 2006, and was tasked with the challenge of increasing membership into the club, and reducing member turnover rates. A high increase in for-profit competitors in the greater Toronto region was causing a rapid drop in UTC’s market share. This case study evaluates UTC’s position in the market, and effectiveness of strategies used by the club as well as recommendations. Problem Statement Competition from profit making establishments is gradually eating up Toronto Ultimate Club’s market share. While the club could grow its membership by 30 percent annually, the high membership turnover rate will undermine any progress made. Situation Analysis Objectives The main objectives for Ultimate Toronto club include; growing the sport of Ultimate Frisbee in Canada, providing quality ultimate leagues and programs, and developing Ultimate players and the community (exhibit 3). Another key objective forthe Ultimate Toronto club is to grow at a healthy sustainable rate, and maintaining club membership. Background Ultimate Toronto club is currently the third largest Ultimate club in Canada, with membership growing by an annual rate of 30 percent, but the club is experiencing a significantly high turnover rate in membership. The club is known for its competitive nature and quality services, which attract serious Ultimate players. For-profit companies have realized the potential in the sport, and have targeted niche markets, a consequence of which has been a reduction in market share for UTC. UTC ageing membership population offers a limited growth potential for the club in terms of revenues, and Ultimate sporting activities. UTC has recognized the need for change; for it to grow, it has to be able to attract newer and younger members.
“The Importance of Being Earnest” is a drama written by Oscar Wilde in 1895. From the name of the writing, one may wonder what Earnest means in particular. Earnest is a name of two imaginary persons, created by two aristocrats: Jack and Algernon, in order to have double lives and go away from the social pressure. This essay analyzes such topics as social classes, marriage, and double lives in the drama by Wilde. To begin with, double life is a central metaphor in this drama, claiming to be an escape from frustrating social norms. In the conversation with Jack, Algernon claims: “Well, one must be serious about something, if one wants to have any amusement in life. I happen to be serious about Bunburying” (Wilde 67). In other words, Bunburying means an invention of a fictional character, which seems for Algernon to be a serious activity. It is true because aristocrats and other representatives of the upper classes had specific obligations to society, and this was a burden to Algernon and Jack. In this drama, social classes play a significant role because the behaviors of representatives of upper classes and lower ones are different. One may claim that aristocrats, who represent the majority of actors in this play, are full of pride and pretense and are ready to do everything needed to maintain their status quo. For instance, Lady Bracknell was concerned about Jack’s suitability as a husband to Gwendolyn. While having a conversation with Jack, she asked him about the money and heritage he had, and about his parents, or the class he came from. After Lady Bracknell found out that Jack is an orphan, she said: “To lose one parent, Mr. Worthing, may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness” (Wilde 26). Then, after this arrogant comment, she started to ask Jack about his father and his origins once again. Therefore, Oscar Wilde demonstrated concerns of aristocrats, who cared only about fortune, and social status, even in issues related to love, marriage, and the creation of a family. Concerning marriage, representatives of upper and lower classes cannot be considered a couple, and Oscar Wilde emphasized this in his drama. Although the tension between social classes is a crucial topic discussed in this drama, marriage not as a social construct but as an institutionalization of relationships between a couple should also be analyzed. In particular, in this drama, marriage is not seen as a romantic event, occurred because of law but rather a business. For instance, when Jack said to Algernon that he decided to propose Gwendolen, Algernon replied: “I thought you come up for pleasure… I call that business” (Wilde 8). In other words, Algernon sees flirting and making visits to Gwendolen for pleasure romantic, but not the marriage itself, which also shows a satiric feature of this drama. In conclusion, it should be highlighted that “The Importance of Being Earnest” is a satiric drama written by Oscar Wild
Introduction Organization structure is an organized plan or the way of arranging and allocating work to all members for the smooth running of the organization so that the goals can efficiently be reached. This is done by dividing all important areas of the organization and linking them together with employees. This is done to obtain a whole working unit where all the parts coordinate together in delivering the organization’s services. The breaking down of these structures will lead to job greater and higher output for every employee. (Brown, 2001). Planning the organization The organization whose structure I am going to write about is a furniture manufacturing firm. This firm deals with the manufacturing of furniture by designing them, manufacturing, marketing, and distributing the products to the buyers. The tasks to be completed to accomplish this mission involves.   * The suppliers who are going to provide raw materials to the industry should be identified. A person who is going to ensure that a constant supply of the raw material to the factory is constant should also be identified. Selection of his/her assistance should also be done.   * Designers of different genres and different kinds of furniture should be identified. This is to satisfy the customer’s taste because various designs will enable them to have a wider choice as concerns to their preferences. There should also be a supervisor to ensure that the work done by the designer is in line with those of the client. He/she will also be responsible for advising the designers in the ways of improving their designs by the changes taking place.   * There should be a production area where the designs which have been drawn will be translated into an actual item. This area will consist of craftsmen or carpenters. There should also be a supervisor to coordinate the development taking place at the design level. He will also be ensuring that the designs which are put on paper will be the exact ones that are being produced. He/she will also be responsible for assessing the amount of work taking place, and if in some way it can be replaced by machines.   * The produced products should be introduced to the consumers by advertising it or by displaying, therefore people dealing with this kind of work should be identified. The team will also be responsible for convincing the buyers to buy the items by displaying their unique features. They will also be responsible for analyzing the requirements of the consumer and putting them on paper to be designed by designers.   * After producing the final product, this product should be ensured that it reaches the final consumer. Therefore, the product has to be ferried to a destination that is close enough to the consumer for easy buy. Therefore, the necessary personnel who will perform this chore should also be identified.   * There should be a unit that will be responsible for the company’s development analysis. This will involve keeping records and balancing the company’s financial records. This will help in monitoring the progress of the firm.   * Personnel rights and also their performance and their recruitment should be handled.
If one is young, exuberant, and full of energy, he/she rarely thinks about the way they are going to live after retirement. Through all their lives people dream of having more time to have some rest and when they get a lot of leisure time at their The thing is that people feel that they lost some meaning in their life as they retire and don’t contribute to the society anymore Moreover, the modern life is so hectic and eventful that people sometimes forget to care about senior people unless it is their grandparents. Fortunately, there exist senior recreation programmes that provide a vast range of activities for senior citizens ranging from various lectures, special events, concerts and the like. This helps senior citizen to live a life full of events that provides a feeling of belonging to them. What’s more important, such programmes not only cater for people with various interests, they sometimes provide medical support and meet other needs. Senior Recreation Programmes make an invaluable contribution into the community. However, alongside their immense help to senior people, it should comply with rules and responsibilities. To effectively lead such programmes a practitioner should have certain skills and competencies. In addition, it should be stressed that, like any job, these programmes entail taking on responsibility. Usually, the main duty of a practitioner is “to organize and direct participants, schedule the use of facilities, keep records of equipment use, and ensure that recreation facilities and equipment are used properly, to lead classes and provide instruction in a recreational activity” (Edginton, Hudson, and School 341). First, a practitioner should follow the main rule of recreation programmes: “to satisfy leisure and social needs of senior adults, to provide an environment where members feel positive self-worth through acceptance by others, belonging, recognition, contribution, and achievement” (Edginton, Hudson, and School 316). A practitioner is the one who provides leadership with senior adults, usually in the groups, and also participates in activities. These activities may include different games, sport activities, dancing, reading, various lectures. Second, a practitioner should be able to manage different aspects of the programmes, such as “fundraising; marketing; financial management; volunteer management; communications and program planning” (Edginton, Hudson, and School 306). Moreover, a practitioner should always be ready to continuous improvement and development. Working in such a specific setting it is necessary to use verbal and non-verbal activities. It is also important to encourage senior people to take part in the activities provided, to stay calm and poise in case of unexpected or unusual reaction, to maintain social interaction within the group. In addition, the duty of a practitioner is to consult with senior adults in his/her group to decide upon this or that kind of activity, i.e. assess the needs and demands, to prevent any unexpecte
The price increase of commodities, especially of basic necessities such as groceries is a matter of concern for members of the public. In recent years, sustained criticisms have been leveled against the Australian retail grocery sector because of rising prices of goods. Various reasons have been advanced to explain the reason why the sector has been experiencing the problem over the past couple of years. Questions have been raised about the role that competition plays in determining prices in the Australian grocery market. A study commissioned by the Australian competition and consumer commission, (A.C.C.C) estimated that two stores; Coles and Woolworths accounted for about 70% of package grocery sales and nearly half of all the fresh food products that were sold in Australia. To comprehensively analyze the groceries market in Australia, it would be useful to apply microeconomic principles. The Concept of Perfect Competition In understanding the concept of Competition in the Australian market for groceries, a critical factor to consider is whether the market is perfectly competitive. A perfectly or purely competitive market is a phrase that is used in reference to a condition or situation where consumers and producers are too many and too small to have the ability to significantly alter the price of goods or services (Machovec, 1995 p3). Essentially it is a state wherein, the buyers or sellers cannot initiate any measure of individual control in determining the prices of goods and services. (Dewar, 2010 p.71-72). A perfectly competitive market is further characterized by having large numbers of producers and consumers who are free to enter and leave the market at will and who all have equal awareness and access to information about the prices, volume, availability and quality of goods and services that are being traded (Baumol & Blinder, 2007 p.201). Moreover, the perfectly competitive market is distinguished by the fact that the goods or services