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Introduction Background information . The Deepwater Horizon is a rig that blew out on April 20, 2010 and caused 11 deaths. Environmental consequences as well as financial, economical, and political concerns have become the major topic for discussion by companies involved in the issue as stated in the article (PE Magazine Archive, 2010). The contingency plan was established for this large project, as reported by Goldenberg (2010). In this respect, the BP officials had to observe certain rules established for all unexpected situations that may rise in the rig. In other words, it is unclear whether the plan had been established after the incident or it was not followed by the employees. However, the workers should have known about the plan that could have saved their lives. Moreover, numerous consequences of the oil spill should be eliminated in order to avoid environment disasters and different economic, financial, and political consequences. As the British Petroleum is the major producer of oil in the world, the incident has resulted in the petroleum price changes and influenced the location of rigs previously located in the Gulf of Mexico (PE Magazine Archive, 2010). Executive summary . The current report is aimed at identifying the major economic consequences of the incident, detecting financial and political changes, and analyzing the influence of the oil spill on all parties concerned. The blowout happened on April 20, 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico and caused many unexpected changes in the financial and political concerns. The tragedy killed 11 employees that were working on the rig; the contingencies plan was ignored, whereas the National Incident Commander Thad Allen calls on the British Petroleum officials to provide the contingencies plan that was supposed to be followed on the rig (Offshore staff, 2010). Thus, it is necessary to overview the possible consequences of the explosion that can affect the parties concerned, especially the joint venture companies and partners of BP as well as the government. Environment of the ocean and coast territories is sure to be influenced as well; for instance, the marine life such as fisheries and the wide life habitats have suffered hence damaging the tourism industry which is major source of income in the country (Coimbra, 2010). Problem statement Deepwater Horizon blowout . It is obvious that the reasons for that incident that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico should be identified. However, the major issue to be solved at the moment concerns the numerous consequences of the tragedy that happened on April 20, 2010 and took the lives of 11 people. The major problem of the Deepwater Horizon is that most sectors of human activity turned out to be involved in the explosion and adjustment of visible and implicit consequences. Companies that provided supplies and carried out technical operations, joint venture partners of the British Petroleum as wel
During the Hellenistic period of Greek Art the classical rules were partially abandoned, giving freedom to experimentation. Marquand (2009) noted that Hellenistic sculptures admired the beauty of the female body; it is noticeable in the sculptures of Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace, the most popular works belonging to this period. Emphasizing the religious values, sculptors used the secular viewpoint in the works. Marble was used in both of the sculptures, as it was one of the most popular materials of that period. Both of them are dated the second century BC and reflect the innovations that appeared during this period combined with the features of the classical traditions. Blowing clothes element was one of the Hellenistic period innovations, used in both of the works. Both of the figures are positioned in three-dimensional space in the spiral composition, their bodies are small-breasted and partially naked which was characteristic of the period. Hellenistic sculptors experimented with the posing of the figures, attempting to express the inner emotions of people. For example, in the pose of the Winged Victory of Samothrace , also called the Nike of Samothrace, motion and unexpected stillness meet. Cosgrove (2004) admitted that “the Winged Victory was a symbolic figure held sacred within the temple of the Samothracian Mysteries”(p. 160). This sculpture was meant to commemorate one of the naval victories of the population of Rhodes, and Nike’s clothes are billowing in the wind, reminding of the sea that was supposed to surround the goddess. The pose of Venus de Milo is difficult to interpret, it is even more mysterious than Nike is. Tarbell (2007) noted that “greater uncertainty prevails as to the
Abstract The present paper considers the case study of WOODY 2000 Project. The paper examines the information about the course of the project and analyzes shortcomings of the project implementation. After thorough consideration of the issue it is possible to conclude that the reasons for poor results of the seemingly beneficial project are the poor project planning, insufficient project course direction and the lack of project accuracy. Introduction The case study of Woody 2000 Project enables to consider the major problems that can emerge during any project implementation since the shortcomings of the Custom Woodworking Company project management are quite common. By all means, the decision to start the company’s expansion increasing its production capacity due to adding a quarter of the existing plant area was a very good idea which could contribute to the development of the company and rise in profits (Wideman, 2010). However, the faults of the project implementation alongside with the decline in the construction activity in the region led to considerable funds losses. Thus, the faults of Woody 2000 Project were, on the one hand, poor planning process and the lack of proficiency in project management, and, on the other, improper communication among key people in project implementation (project managers, top management of the company’s shareholders) and other employees. Methodology In order to analyze the project’s downsides and come to the correct conclusions it is necessary to use mix-model research method which comprises quantitative and qualitative research methods which can lead to deeper understanding of the problem (Saunders et al., 2009). Thus, it is necessary to consider the available information on the process of the project implementation on every level: initial level, planning, schedule, costs, control, outcomes. After examining these data it will be possible to come to certain conclusions about the shortcomings of the project and suggest some recommendations to avoid similar problems in future. Results After considering the case study of the Woody Project, it is possible to summarize the entire project as follows. The development of the Custom Woodworking Company and mini-boom in construction led to the understanding of the necessity of expansion, which was suggested by the Vice President of sales and Vice President of Production to the company’s director (Wideman, 2010). In 1989 the company decided to start the expansion process. Initially, it was suggested to obtain new areas for the construction of new plant, but later it was decided to exp
The protagonists of the story are two brothers Honoré Butera, who works for the racially prejudiced Radio Télévision Libre des Mille Collines, and Augustin Muganza, a captain in the Rwandan army. Augustin, married to a Tutsi lady, Jeanne, fathered three children, Anne-Marie, Yves-André, and Marcus. He becomes a spectator to the assassination of nearly 1,000,000 natives in a span of 100 days who were being separated due to political affairs and were losing some of their own relatives. The film portrays the manner and events which led to the eruption of barbaric violence. It brings out interweaved tales of the besieged common populace and their attempts to endure the hostilities, and the subsequent events with people trying to obtain justice and reestablishment. It presents a sense of well-researched actuality about the illustration of the Rwandan genocide. Although viewers are spared a portrayal of the notorious knife murders, it does not avoid depicting the perpetual carnage of innocents in their homes and on the streets at gunpoint, or even the cutting down of a roomful of petrified schoolgirls in the films most distressing sequence. In a worthy but gawkily implemented attempt to get the nation’s story heard, the film moves to and fro between 1994 and the present as war malefactors are tried at the Intl. Criminal Tribunal in Arusha, Tanzania. Justly annoyed the script reflects on the treachery of Rwanda’s former colonists, the U.S. government, and the feeble UN security forces (Gervers, p. 167). It’s a deeply touching story about Rwandans witnessing the deaths of countrymen. Despite the attempts of presenting some hope for the future at the end, you cannot help feeling disturbed. Works Cited Gervers, V; Movie report: 2007 (Melbourne: HBT Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2000) p. 167.
Introduction Literary, every organization has different departments involved in performance of different activities relating to the organization. These departments are mainly involved in the management, marketing of the company’s product, and production, among others. All these departments must collectively work towards helping in improving the income of the company. The organizational culture usually determines how the various departments function to improve the productivity of the company. Moreover, communication and interpersonal relationship between the various members of the departments is therefore a very vital aspect, which determines the success or failure of the company. The Fortune 500 Company The company has been performing considerably well as evidenced by its ranking in the Fortune 500. However, there is a communication breakdown in the company’s various departments. These problems threaten the financial profitability of the company, and they should therefore be averted before they have far-reaching effects on the company. Conflict scenario There is a conflict between the various departments in the organization; for instance, there is a lack of cohesion between various departments involved in the production of products. Each department is trying to outdo the other, and hence show its importance to the company. For example, the sales department looks down upon the manufacturing department and is of the view that the latter department does not understand the needs of the customers of the company. On the other hand, the manufacturing department is of the view that it is not being consulted in the design of the company’s products; the department is of the view that its work is beyond just implementing the ideas that other departments come up with. The finance department on the other hand, puts pressure on the sales department and does not facilitate their working so that they may achieve their set targets. The company also has a problem due to the incompatibility of the goals of the different departments of the organization (Daft, 2009, p. 494). The finance department is mainly concerned with the attainment of the sales targets for the marketing department, whereas the sales department is mainly concerned with the sale of the product, hence making it to have prejudice on the manufacturing department. Problems:   * Competition for recognition between the different departments   * Lack of teamwork within the departments   * Laying the blame on other departments Reasons for the problems:   * Lack of consultation of the relevant departments   * Lack of teamwork in the company Solutions to the problems Various strategies can assist the company to devise methods for solving the problems. One of the methods is through the enhancement of communication channels of the organization so as to help improve the cohesion between the members of the different departments. The company can also help to improve the teamwork of different depar
My county Miami-Dade and is ranked fourth in the state of Florida in terms of health situation. Miami-Dade demonstrates results which are much better compared to other state counties. For instance, my county is first in terms of the length of life, which means that people here tend to live longer on average (Miami-Dade, 2021). Such a high position is possible due to a low number of premature deaths, which is even lower than that in Florida. Miami-Dade’s health behaviors are also best in the state, which demonstrates that people in the county care about their health. The county was able to achieve such a favorable score due to 98% access to exercise opportunities and only 16% in adult smoking. The access to exercise options in Miami-Dade is truly universal since there are many places where you can freely engage in sports activity. Nevertheless, Miami-Dade underperforms in terms of quality of life and is ranked only seventeenth in the state. Such a position is due to 24% of the residents reporting poor or fair health, as well as a low birthrate of only 8%. The county also has one of the poorest clinical care conditions in Florida and occupies the sixtieth place in this segment. The county’s clinical care is actually in poor condition because 20% of the residents are uninsured, and there are only 28% of the population getting a flu vaccination, with the state average of 46%. The overall health ranking of the state of Florida is significantly impacted by counties’ disparities. For instance, 26% of Miami-Dade’s population faces severe housing costs, which is significantly more than 17% in Florida in general (“Severe housing,” 2021). Miami-Dade’s high school completion is also lower than the state average, while income inequality and child poverty are higher. For instance, many of my classmates at school decided to drop out early and not finish their studies.
Through exploring information from different sources to find the underlying idea that is connecting the sources and the availability of information Pertaining current trends though advocacy and mediation in the human services agencies. Therefore, my prime objective is to review various spectrums of mediation and advocacy to the human services and provide knowledgeable understanding of the positive impact of integration. To begin with, the definition of mediation refers to an act of a neutral third party who enters into negotiations with two or more conflicting parties. The aim of the mediator is find ways of initiating dialogue hence enhancing communication. This is done by trying to come up with an agreement or conclusion over a conflict existing between the parties (Barsky2007). To advocate is to work on behalf of a Client in solving of cases. The advocate tries to foster a different type of relationship or employ Strategies that are likely to be appropriate depending on the issue at hand (Barsky2000). Human services agencies refer to organizations whose objective is to assist individuals improve the quality of their lives. The aim of advocates is to meet the need of the individuals though advocating for them where necessary. Advocacy and mediation are integrated into different dimensions of the human Services, it is within a human service agency on a national or international level that requires an individual who is ethical, knowledgeable, open-minded and understanding. This individual has a clearly defined stance for personal beliefs in an organization while advocating for Individuals depend on mediators. Hence advocates enlighten them of their rights and protection in order for them to seek justice where necessary. Many people prefer a
Nozick heavily critiqued Rawls’s assertion that people should not be entitled to a higher proportion of wealth based on their natural abilities. The latter thinker asserted that whenever these people would gain, they would do so at the expense of others, who would lose out as a result. As such, their acquisition of wealth, while natural, would make a state that did not address it unjust, as it would allow the strong to take from the weak. Hence, Rawls asserted that it was the duty of the government to redistribute wealth to promote equality within society. Nozick’s view is that, regardless of whether people deserve their abilities from a moral standpoint, they are entitled to possess and use them. They may use these abilities to act immorally and profit off of others, but that is not a matter of justice, which should permit them to do so and experience the consequences. As such, in contrast to Rawls’s view of natural abilities as collective assets that should only be used for the betterment of the whole society, Nozick believed that each person should use their abilities as they see fit. Ultimately, this view leads Nozick to consider a paradigm where natural abilities play a role in the distribution of wealth to be the justest arrangement. To him, justice was in letting people make choices freely, even if they led to the creation of socioeconomic differences. Per Soames (2017), he opposed Rawls’s interventionist view because it would be disrupted if natural order were to resume, making it unjust. Only patterns that would persist in a free society through the choices of their members can be considered just, in Nozick’s view. Reference Soames, S. (2017). Analytic philosophy in America and other historical and contemporary essays . Princeton University Press.
System Operation and Control Sales forecasting is the estimated dollar or unit sales volume for a specific future period expected to be achieved because of a proposed marketing program. There are different methods used to make sales forecasts (Sykronix). Naïve Forecast Naïve forecast as the name implies is the simplest form of making the sales forecast. It assumes that the forecast for the next period is the same as that of the last period. This method does not look at the past data but only at the present data (Sykronix). The last observation in the given data is 141, so naïve forecast can be taken as 141 in respect of the future periods. The relevant formula is:   * F(t) = A(t-1), where   * A(t-1) Actual figure for period t-1   * F(t) Forecast figure for period t Advantages of Naïve Forecast Method   * The method is very simple and easy to adopt.   * The forecast can be done at virtually inexpensively   * The forecasts can be arrived at quickly and can be prepared easily   * It is easy to understand the method.   * The accuracy standard for the forecast can be maintained through Naïve Forecast Moving average Method Under this method, the forecast value is calculated as a simple average of the values pertaining to the previous periods (Investopedia). In the given problem, we will use 5 periods as suggested in the question. The formula for calculating the moving average is: Advantages of Moving Averages Method   * The method is still quite simple to adopt.   * The peaks and trough values are smoothened to arrive at more or less precise forecast values with the given observations   * The method is quite adaptive   * The method can be considered appropriate for forecasting ‘stable’ variables. Stable variables imply the values that do not fluctuate too high or too low but flows rather across some average value. Weighted Moving Average Method In this method instead of using a simple average weights are assigned to each observation of the previous periods (Investopedia). In the given illustration, we will assign weights for four past observations for calculating the weighted moving average. The formula here is: Advantages of Weighted Moving Average Method   * It is possible to can assign more weight to recent observations. This is advantageous since the recent observations tend to reflect the current trends of the market/industry due to current changes in the economic environment.   * This method also smoothens values for peaks and troughs in a given set of observations. The calculations are done in the attached excel sheet and the following table presents the values for easy reference. For comparing all the different observations,
Introduction The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is currently a cosmopolitan region with consumers who value high lifestyle. This set of circumstances has arisen from the increased revenue that is derived from oil export, excellent infrastructure, and vigorous workforce from diverse cultural backgrounds. Various studies underpin the fact that the agricultural sector in the UAE only contributes to a minimal percentage of the revenue. The primary sources of revenue in the country dairy, poultry, seafood, and minimal production of fruits and vegetables. As a result, there are minimal food processing plants in the region. Due to the limited foodstuff production in the region, there are amplified opportunities for foodstuff and beverage importation in the country. For instance, expanding tourism industry in the UAE has also escalated the demand for more agricultural products in the hotels and restaurants. This essay provides an analysis of the consumer needs and trends in the United Arab Emirates by examining the various market surveys that have been conducted in an attempt to assess the demand for banana puree. Marketing Strategy and Plan for a New Food Product in the UAE Market Businesses that realize high sales volume and considerable competitive advantages have unique characteristics that revolv
Introduction In his essay, child of two worlds, Andrew Lam describes the events of the Vietnam War, which subsequently forced him to experience two opposite worlds. Lam is unable to understand why precious things like gold and silver lie deep underground. His family laments the suffering, sorrows, and loss of relatives, friends, home, and property because of the war. The war not only changes the course of his life, but also forces him to live as a refugee in a new world, the US. However, in the US, his life is beyond what physical eyes can see. The place he calls home/house is different from other institutions like school or the US as a country. Descriptively, Lam observes the two environments in two different ways. However, his description seems to attract him in a single better world as expounded next. As a child in Diaspora, the world splits carelessly into two extreme parts, but Lam seems to like the outside world more than the inside world. From Lam’s description, he dislikes the inside world, which is his new home in the US because of a number of reasons. First, two families lived in the same apartment a fact that made the place not only crowded but also inhabitable. Secondly, the people in the apartment forever clung on their memories. While his father memorized the events of the war, the exemplary life he has experienced in the past, his mother continually remembered her dead or sick relatives lamenting on the loss of her home. The past treasured memories were long gone, but nobody in the house realized that. Therefore, the house was not only congested but also the people inside it compelled him to remain dumb. Lam silently complains about the inside world when he says “i felt the collected weight of history on my shoulders, and fell silent “(6). Lam’s silence in the inside world means he is not happy. Therefore, in the future, he is like to live in the outside world rather than in the inside one. Furthermore, the urge to forget his memories especially in Vietnam and embrace a new world proves that in future Lam will not likely associate himself with the inside world. He confesses his strive to forget the inside world when he says the “child who grew up in that terrible war and who saw many strange, tragic and marvelous things was someone else, not me “(Lam 7). Moreover, he cites his childhood experiences as non-existence in his lifetime when he says, “It had happened in another age, centuries ago” (Lam 7). Therefore, Lam wants to start a new life in the US and forgets his roots, which is the inside world. Although he is young, he readily accepts the way of life in the US especially in molding his future. Therefore, Lam’s comments imply that he will stay in one world, the outside world, whic