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The Business Case The Melbourne-based Slick Jim’s Used Cars is a six-man operation that obtains stock at auction, advertises these, and offers both warranty and insurance services. As well, all three Salesperson earn a commission from every unit they sell. In total, Slick Jim’s incurs four principal categories of expense for each car sold since warranty repair is farmed out to repair specialists and premiums forwarded to insurers. Each expense varies according to the unit price of the vehicle. Concerned about an unsatisfactory cash position, Jim has already called in an accountant to review hybrid recordkeeping systems that combine manual and incompatible electronic systems. The latter means that three of the staff whose jobs involve administrative tasks for sales, warranty repairs, insurance and advertising need to spend time transferring data. Consequently, they constantly run the risk of inaccuracies. Disparate systems and paper-based records also mean inefficiencies and opportunity losses when files go missing. Jim has also seized on the chance offered by the presence of RMIT students to provide the company a system that will more reliably generate reports around gross revenues, advertising costs, a schedule of insurance premiums the staff can use, existing profitability by car category and by sales staff member. This report describes a recommendation for an integrated system of spreadsheet calculators that will accurately tap existing data files, seamlessly and reliably calculate the variety of reports wanted, and provide Jim the operational analyses he requires as well. Usability must also be enhanced by providing a menu-based interface. The systems must have scope for more data as business operations continue. On Jim’s directive, profitability analysis should include inputs about the vehicle models that are more popular domestically. Lastly, concise and meaningful reports must be generated. An Analysis of Jim’s Car Profits by Category Going by gross revenues, prestige-class are the primary contributors to Jim Slick’s business for contributing over one-third (36%) of cash inflows. The second most important vehicle types are sedans (accounting for 20% of total revenue), closely followed by 4-wheel drives (4WD’s) with 16% of gross revenues. At the other extreme, moving poorly off Jim’s lot are wagons (nothing at all), soft roaders (a puny 1% of gross sales), utility vehicles (just 6% of gross dollars), hatchbacks (6%), people movers (7%) and commercial vehicles (7%). The prestige cars are the most valuable part of Jim’s business. Though the company sold only ten that month, they went for an average of $54,945, 58% better than the $34,757 typically obtained for the second most pricey vehicle type Jim dealt in, the 4WD’s. That average price difference may have been the reason why Jim pegged commissions at the top rate of 5% for prestige-class vehicles versus 4% for hatches and commercial vehicles. A single percentage point may not seem like much but this meant that a relative handful of pres
Introduction The article in question dwells upon assimilation of immigrants and people’s attitude towards it. Jacoby (2009) reveals some facts concerning the rate of immigrants. The author notes that the rate of newcomers decreased compared to previous decades. However, the rate of population of immigrants and their families is increasing. The author notes that major ethnic groups are Hispanic and Asian. The author also states that this population is diverse in terms of their education, skills and income. Thus, the author stresses the importance of addressing issues concerning multiculturalism. The author focuses on the issues concerning assimilation. Jacoby (2009) claims that most Americans (as well as some new immigrants) think that immigrants should be assimilated to fit in the American society while immigrants’ children and many immigrants oppose assimilation which is seen as certain type of cultural “genocide” (as cited in Jacoby, 2009, p. 514). It is necessary to note that the author reveals his arguments logically and clearly. The author’s logos and ethos are appealing. However, Jacoby (2009) does not support the arguments with specific facts and numbers. The author does not refer to surveys or research, which makes the arguments less plausible. Clear Presentation of Arguments As has been mentioned above, the arguments are presented in a logical form. The author moves from general to specific. Jacoby (2009) starts with presenting facts concerning the number of immigrants and the changes in demographics of the US society. Thus, the importance of the issue is justified. The author starts considering the way immigrants and their children see themselves and the way they are seen by white Americans. It is necessary to note that the intended audience is very wi
Introduction The government spends billions of dollars on development every year, and thus, it needs a high-level action plan for the successful completion of public projects. The schema provides a clear direction and mandate for the execution of sustainable procurement and an outstanding framework for creating a comprehensible and well-coordinated approach, especially to development projects. An executive-level action plan is based on a desk study and findings of a status assessment report, social readiness for the mission, sustainable public procurement prioritization report, legal reviews, and feedback from the appropriate technical consultants. The essay examines the relationships between the elements of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to explain how organizations can use the concept to increase effectiveness. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) The execution of one activity in the WBS leads to another. The structure starts with the identification of the problem or opportunity, which guides the program manager to the development of an achievable objective. The project leader creates the infrastructure needed to design and start up the mission. Three important factors considered during the initial stage include time, cost, and specification (Feldman, 2017). The project must have a tentative timeline indicating when particular elements, such as prototypes and progress reports, must be delivered. The projected cost of the initiative is also determined to avoid budgetary problems after commencement. Refining the scope of work is also essential at this level. Deliverables, at this level, include a project proposal or a business plan that defines the nature of the problem, goals, and objectives of the project (Lenzen et al., 2017). Next, the project manager leads the team in identifying project initiatives, constructing a workflow, preparing a project proposal, and approximating the resource requirements (Zecheru & Olaru, 2016). Project execution involves the selection of a dynamic team and the allocation of the necessary resources for the project. Figure 1: Work breakdown structure The step goes together with project monitoring and control in line with the plan. In case the project does not meet the anticipated results, project planning is started again to brainstorm new ideas and seek alternative implementation strategies (Lenzen et al., 2017). The last step of the WBS is project close-out and evaluation, which involves creating a rollout plan before compiling a final report. Concepts to Make The Organization More Effective The concepts presented in the above action plan can be effectively integrated into an implementation strategy for the realization of a successful project by adhering to numerous fundamental steps. From a program manager’s perspective, the holistic integration is critical for ensuring that all the project activities progress collectively, considering any dynamics that can arise
Introduction Daniel Defoe’s ‘Moll Flanders’ and Congreve’s ‘the Way of the World’ are symptomatic of their particular historical time period. Congreve concentrated on the Restoration Comedy while Daniel Defoe’s stance on Moll Flanders depicted another typicality of the eighteenth-century literary historiography that is the Picaresque novel. Societal and political upheaval set the backdrops of the novels and conflicts generated therein reflect the ethos of the peculiar chronoscope of both the texts. The reader response quotient is built on the reception of the literary productions across cultures. In the case of Defoe’s Moll Flanders, a popular view was circulated to include the members of the lower classes to be the veritable readers of the adventures of the protagonists. In the case of Congreve’s comedy, it was centred to the court of Charles II. In this paper, I would like to engage in a comparative study of both the texts including the thematic, stylistic and philosophical analysis. Money and morality are the intrinsically attached phenomenon in both narratives. How money meddles with the way of people and how individuality meets the social dictates would be a critical juncture in this proposed study. Literary and historical conjectures Comedy of manners reflects the flavour of the seventeenth-century ethos. The Way of the World (1700) by Congreve is denotative of the author’s take on the society around him, thriving in the court culture. The restoration period relates to the resurrection of the literature, culture and every creative facet of the society that was so long been impeded by the puritanical morality in the French rule. Charles II took to the throne of England in 1660 and after his return from the French exile brought with him the French way to outdo the moral subjugation in England. The pleasure principle became the fad of society. The frivolities attached with it created a new space and spirit for Restoration Literature and theatre. The dramatists in the libertine regime and permissive court of Charles II used to present their creations that involved their trysts with society. This period was nebulously associated with the carefree, unthinking attitude of the courtiers who were a merry lot laughing and quaffing away life. The picaresque novel on the other hand deals with more down to earth practicality of the experiences and adventures of the people who belonged to the lower echelons of the society – the rouges, the scoundrels, the pickpockets, and thieves. The adventurer is used to be the first person narrator who moves from one juncture to another in order to survive. Amorality works as a leitmotif in the plot construction while the story deals with the pursuits of the amoral, cynical protagonists. Congreve while doing up his experimental comedy adhered to the pulses of the aristocratic society and he actually indulged in the satirical exposition of the characters who’re doused in the trivialities and hollowness of the time. His object of satire is the way the high society glowing in the outright absurdity of an insecure existence. The merriness and the carefree avocati
The Timberlake Company will compete with the existing companies. For instance, the company will face competition from traditional soap manufacturers. These producers integrate pleasant scents and dyes in their soaps. These factors encourage hand and body washing compliance in the consumers. However, these soaps do not meet the specifications of the target audience. The target audience that the company is pursuing needs a chemical-free soap to curb communicable diseases. The existing soap manufacturing companies have a large market share in commercial markets and hence have established strong brand names compared to Timberlake soap manufacturers. For instance, Zipper Corp has registered considerable sales in the recent past. This has enabled the company to acquire a relatively large market share. The other large soap manufacturers include Kimberley, Dimples, Star-soft, and Daniela, among others. The other factor that will affect Timberlake manufacturers is the alternative hand and body washing compliance systems. Genius-HY, a hand and body washing scheme, which is a product of Compliance Catering Inc., will affect the performance of Timberlake Company. This system is installed and leased in hotels, baby-care centers, hospitals, and restaurants. The system has a small switch charged with the responsibility of regulating the temperature of fluids. It also regulates run-times and pressures. It is also efficient in the utilization of water. However, the compliance systems are particularly expensive to install or lease. Furthermore, they do not increase employee compliance. The other factor is the presence of disposable gloves. They are provided by various agencies to tackle the risks of non-compliance. These agencies offer hypo-allergenic gloves for curbing the risks related to hand and body washing. However, the usage of gloves has several limitations. Disposable gloves are expensive, rip and tear, as well as carry bacteria on their surfaces and between fingers. Strategies and marketing tactics for attracting first-time customers Strategies To attract first-time customers, Timberlake Soap Manufacturers will employ several strategies. These include a promotional strategy, a pricing strategy, and a marketing strategy. Through a promotional strategy, we will be able to create awareness of our products within the target audience. Our products are aimed at reducing and preventing infections from communicable diseases, which is currently a national disaster. The company will seek positive public perceptions. This will be achieved by obtaining endorsements from the government to enhance the significance of the product. We shall also integrate social media marketing, TV, and radio broadcasts, as well as print media, to create awareness, inform, and persuade consumers to try the products (Sheehan, 2010). The company will also spread awareness through stickers at all hospitals, baby-care centers, homes, and restaurants, among others. The stickers will contain information guiding con
The chapters from p. 442 to p. 511 give the answers to all questions that may appear during reading the whole story. There are three main issues in this particular reading – two letters from Sanguk to Cho and Haewon-Miyon wedding that becomes a symbol of new hope, a better future, and proof that everything can be changed for good. From the letters, the reader comprehends why Sanguk cannot accept Cho’s enthusiasm in creating a paradise for the lepers on the island. He explains that “a true paradise depends not so much on its design and how great it may appear, but more on the degree to which choices are allowed” (Yi 469) and adds that even if Cho completes the project, he cannot provide all patients with the required portion of freedom. This is what makes Sanguk sad and deserves as one of the reasons to leave the island the way he did. Cho was “not trying to build a paradise for humans but for lepers” but “only tried to understand them as lepers, people who could be accepted under special conditions with certain compromises” and “didn’t try to understand them as normal people” (Yi 471). This is what was necessary for the island, and no one could grasp it. Elder Hwang offers that freedom and love are necessary for all the islanders. However, with time, Cho comes to another conclusion and proves that “without power, love and freedom are nothing but empty words” (Yi 495). This is why, at the end of the reading, the author introduces a wedding between a former leper and an ordinary worker of the island as a symbol of love (they follow their feelings), freedom (they neglect all rules and prejudices), and power (they use their interests and prove their importance). Though it is not clear if the island may be changed dramatically or not, it is evident that something and someone may be changed. Whom does Cho give the letters from Sanguk and why? The answer is clear for those, who read the story. It is the reporter, who wants to know more about the island and the reasons why the life of the islanders cannot be changed. Only a thoughtful reader can provide a deeper answer and find out more reasons for Cho’s decision to share the letter with the reporter. For example, Cho wants to prove his clear mind in regards to the island and the life on it or Cho chooses this person as the only one, who deserves to know the answers, etc. Why does Haewon postpone his wedding for so long? The answer to this question shows how attentive the reader is. The wedding was delayed for seven years as Haewon rejected his bride’s proposition because of some personal fears as well as because of his jealousy. The impact of castration should be mentioned. Finally, the wedding becomes one of the crucial symbols of the novel, the symbol of hope, and a new beginning. Why does Sanguk believe that the Oma project cannot make the islanders alive? In this answer, two of Sanguk’s letters should be analyzed. Sanguk gives several clear reasons why the islanders do not need paradise: they have to want to leave the island and believe that they deserve the right to live among ordinary people and they have to be pushed to make some actions using the poor att
Research is a rigorous process that requires the researcher’s control and patience. This rigorousness enables the article to maintain its quality and reputation. In order to maintain such a high quality of the research article, the researcher is expected to have some form of control over the data as well as methodology that is used (Rocco & Hatcher, 2011). Accuracy is an important characteristic of a research article. It is an important feature because without it, the article cannot be regarded as valid or generalizable. The researcher is expected to verify the accuracy in every phase of the research. It is advisable that when the researcher is conducting a review of his literature, he pens down the references together with the literature review so that when coming up with those reviews, he can competently write the reference of each of the reviews (Rocco & Hatcher, 2011). A research article is expected to be absent of any kinds of ambiguities and should also have significant clarity. Clarity is often regarded as one of the principle essences of any research and without it the article cannot be admissible as a viable source in subsequent researches that touch on the same topic. As a qualified researcher, one does not need to add a lot of material to an article to make it interesting or unique rather, only original and relevant content should be added to increase the richness of the content (Stebbins, 2006). A concise research article devoid of unneeded information is easier to understand. Any data that is included in the research article ought to be provable and backed. The information should not contain any loopholes that have not been properly explained (Stebbins, 2006). Scholarly work can be identified by looking at the work in the available periodical that is sponsored or published by a scholarly organization or society. Scholarly articles often list an editorial board at the beginning of each issue. A characteristic that scholarly article
Leading Introduction Leadership is the process of influencing people to contribute willingly to the goals and objectives of the organization. Leaders are required in organizations to help unite people and reduce conflicts between different stakeholders. There are many challenges that leaders encounter and they must be prepared to face such challenges. Change management is an important skill that leaders should have because there are many processes which change within the organization. Leaders must possess good interpersonal skills so that they can relate well with their followers to achieve the goals which have been set (4). This section of the paper deals with discussing how leadership can be applied in an organization to achieve goals and solve problems. A case study of FeEx Inc. has been used with a clear analysis of leadership skills applied by Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx. Leaderships Fred Smith is a renowned leader who founded FedEx Inc. after serving in the Vietnam military in the position of a marine back. It is from the military job that Fred acquired his leadership skills and this helped him pursue his business successfully. Fred opined that the military teaches its officers good leadership skills with an emphasis on influencing people to achieve organizational goals. Military leadership requires that a leader should trust his followers will achieve the set goals. Leaders in the military must ensure that their followers achieve the goals which have been set. Failure to achieve the goals can lead to serious mistakes especially in war where a simple mistake can cause death to a lot of people. According to Smith, leaders are required to get the maximum output from their followers by encouraging them to contribute all their effort towards the achievement of the goals of the organization (7). Efficiency in communication has been identified by Fred Smith as the most important aspect in achieving good leadership skills. In addition, leaders must provide feedback to their followers to ensure a complete understanding between and among people in an organization. Fred was also of the opinion that managing change in an organization is very important as a strategy of achieving goals and overcoming competition from other players in the industry. He also expl
The category selected and the reason for selection Of the four categories, the item I have selected is health insurance coverage. This category is of great interest to me because it provides a platform for extensive analysis. The analysis of this class is straightforward. It gives a base for extensive research and provides the possibility to come up with conclusions that are very objective and accurate (Bacon, 2012). Evidence of racial disparity The conducted analysis displays that there is indeed evidence of disparity amongst the races. The evidence is in the form of average percentages of persons over the age of 18 but under the age of 64. The non-Hispanic whites lead with an average of 89.8% followed by the non-Hispanic black at 85.5% who have health insurance. We also have the Asian/Pacific Islanders who are third at 84.3%. A substantial margin separates the fourth group from the top three, and an even larger one separates the last group who are the American Indian/Alaska native at 62.2% and lastly the Hispanic group at 49.8% respectively (Gawande, 2014). Reason for disparity The non-Hispanic whites have the highest percentage of persons with insurance cover over all the other races. It is common for there to be a statistical advantage, but in comparison to the Hispanics and the native American Indians, the gap is simply too wide (Gawande, 2014). It raises the question of why the margins could not be as close as those of the non-Hispanic African Americans and the Asians. The greater margin is the primary indicator of the disparity; it shows that there is a need for extensive action into ensuring proper health coverage for all people. Ranking of the state of Maryland The state ranks 12th position out of the 53 states. Comment on ranking This ranking does not surprise me as even with the disparity between the highest racially covered and the lowest there is still a large portion of the population that has been covered (Housman & Odum, 2015). Evidence for disparity There is overwhelming evidence of disparity based on the percentage of persons as there is a very wide gap between those who are covered by insurance and those who are not (Ward & Shelton, 2015). Here, the non-Hispanic white people lead again at 81.6%, followed by the Asian community at 76.2% and then the non-Hispanic black at 67.2%. At the bottom, we have the Native Americans at 49.6% and the Hispanics at 41.4% (Gawande, 2014). Reason for disparity The statistics provided and summarized above give a clear testimony to the disparities in the state of Texas. These margins are just too far apart. The population of the non-Hispanic white group