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The story of survival of Preston plant started in 1998 when Preston plant’s major client for printing papers, Hewlett-Packard (HP), pointed out some problems experienced while using paper from Preston plant in dry conditions. A team at Preston plant worked hard for around seven months trying to solve the issue and in October 1999, the team came up with suggestions on a formulation that would produce enhanced coating. In 2000, production levels deteriorated forcing the management team to hasten the speed of the plant to raise productivity. However, the management team was not keen on the quality of products as long as they met specifications. Two more happenings took place in 2000. Hewlett-Packard invited Preston Plant to tender bids for an agreement to supply vector project materials, an agreement that would grant Preston plant such orders for several years. Secondly, Rendall acquired Preston plant after finding out that Preston plant operated at a loss. In June 2000, HP expressed their discontent because of Preston plant’s lack of control concerning production. Consequently, the management team at Preston plant executed new rules that gave operators rights to shut lines down if quality was not up to standard. In addition, the management team effected changes concerning communication to match the new rules. The management team set daily meetings for all staff members to review control information. In addition, the whole team would meet once in a month outside the plant for debating control data. Such meetings led to positive developments at Preston plant including enhanced controls, improved quality and change of attitude by employees. Unfortunately, in September 2000, Hewlett-Packard denied Preston plant the vector contract due to quality issues. Rendall reached a decision to shut the plant down but the management team convinced him that Preston plant was still viable though some drastic measures were necessary. Such measures included cutting down on operating expenses through retrenching employees and coming up with an ideal plant as well as establishing new concepts for products to enhance confidence in sales. Lastly, things changed for Preston plant by December 2000 when Preston plant realized profits, which made their former client, Hewlett-Packard, notice them. As such, Hewlett-Packard requested Preston plant to bid for a new product. Preston plant received the order from Hewlett-Packard in April 2000. Controlling of process led to improved quality, energetic staff members with changed attitude towards work, and improved efficiency at the plant. Statistical process control refers to use of statistical procedures to locate and control causes of variation in a particular process. It is his
Introduction The period of eighteenth century was characterized by several developments in Europe. One of the key developments during this period was industrial revolution. Industrialization began in the second phase of eighteenth century. “Industrial Revolution was a period from 18 th to the 19 th century when major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining transportation, and technology had a profound effect on the socio economic and cultural conditions of the times” (Hudson 3). Britain took a lead in Industrial Revolution and from this place it spread to other nations in Europe. The idea of industrialization later spread to North America and it eventually reached Asia and Africa. Industrial revolution brought drastic changes which influenced many aspects of mankind. For instance, there was a remarkable population growth and the level of economic production also improved. The mode of production also changed. In this case there was a shift from the use of human labor to the use of machines and modern tools. Causes of Industrial Revolution Several factors accounted for the onset of industrial revolution in Britain and they include the following. Availability of raw materials from the colonies overseas boosted industrial production in Britain. The British government had established several colonies and it always exploited them economically. For example, Britain got many raw materials from India which served as one of its prime colonies. Britain was also endowed with a lot of natural resources. For example, it had minerals like iron, tin, and copper. In addition to these, it had coal which was used for driving engines in the factories (Licht 23). Availability of capital enabled Britain to invest in industries. Capital was derived from many sources. For example, they generated revenues from colonies inform of taxes. Part of this revenue was invested in industrial production of goods. Financial markets also provided loans to entrepreneurs. Political stability also kept Britain safe from social economic upheavals. In 18 th century a wave of nationalism was quickly spreading in many territories in Europe. Unlike other European countries that had political instability, Britain remained politically stable for a long time. The peaceful environment therefore gave the investors enough confidence to participate in economic investments. Britain had a strong naval power which insulated it from external invasions that would probably interfere with its investments. Agrarian revolution that preceded industrial revolution was also an important factor in the sense that it boosted the production of agricultural raw materials. For example, cash crops and dairy products promoted the development of agriculturally based fac
Abstract Architecture is one of the primary historical records of ancient kingdoms around the world. From the Egyptian Empire in North Africa to Roman and Greek Empires in Europe and Han Empire in China, architecture was the major driver of civilization. These societies were keen on developing comfortable houses that would protect them from excessive heat and rainfall during the summer and extreme cold during the winter. They also wanted appealing structures that would be admired by visitors. In this comparative study, the researcher focused on analyzing a typical Roman house in Pompeii and a traditional Chinese courtyard house. The goal was to identify similarities and differences in their architectural designs. Data used in this study was collected from secondary sources. The limited-time within which the report had to be written and the difficulty in finding experts in this field made it necessary for the researcher to rely on secondary data. Historical records and artifacts in local archives provided more reliable and richer sources of information than interviewing people. The findings show that the two buildings had numerous similarities. The goal of the study is to conduct a comparative analysis of a typical Roman house and a traditional Chinese courtyard house. Introduction The architectural history of ancient kingdoms helps to understand the civilization pattern in different parts of the world and the motivation that these people had when designing their houses. The Egyptian Empire, the Roman Empire, the Greek Empire, and the Han Empire are some of the empires that made a massive historical impact on modern civilization (Barrie 52). One of the most important historical aspects of these empires is the architectural designs of their houses. Ching et al. explain that buildings in Egypt were designed differently from those in Rome and those in the ancient Chinese dynasties (49). Despite these differences, some striking similarities exist, primarily because of the contacts that people had in these early times. At that time, North Africans interacted with Europeans through trade and wars (Temin 31). The contact led to the borrowing of ideas in the construction industry, which explains the existence of some of these similarities. In this paper, the researcher seeks to conduct a comparative analysis of a typical Roman house and a traditional Chinese courtyard house. Comparative Analysis Architectural Designs in the Roman Empire The architectural design of different countries in ancient times is one of the most important factors that define their way of life. In the Roman Empire, people lived in an urban sett
Characteristics of Adobe’s corporate-level strategy Companies or organizations that are diversified in nature often make use of the corporate level strategy (Hong-Wei, 2008). Adobe Inc. is a typical example of such companies. To remain competitive in the market, Adobe has coordinated and integrated several types of businesses within a single unit of software development. For instance, the company has put in place a successful portfolio of design-related software packages. As a result, it is possible to meet the different tastes and preferences of customers. Since its inception, Adobe has also facilitated several strategic mergers and acquisitions to strengthen its product offering and remain economically viable. Economies of scale and reduced cost of production have been made possible through mergers and acquisitions (Watson & Wooldridge, 2005). The company has also embarked on the development of prestigious products as part and parcel of its corporate level strategy. In other words, it makes use of industry-standard tools in the production of its software products. Adobe has a wide range of product offering. The presence of several software platforms is a key performance metric and a development strategy that the company cannot ignore. It is pertinent to mention that the company has compelling content in terms of the various products it offers in the market. Also, software products are designed for both amateurs and professionals. A user-friendly interface is incorporated in most software products so that customers who are not technologically savvy can also benefit from the products. The company also restricts market competition by developing products that cannot be easily substituted. As it stands now, Adobe leads in multimedia design software packages since software redevelopment is maintained at a very high level. Besides, flagship products are upgraded after every one to two years. Define the nature of its diversification approach The nature of Adobe’s diversification approaches heavily relies on the corporate culture that has been practiced since the company was formed in 1982. The corporate cultural values that are practiced in the company include involvement, innovation, excellence, and authenticity. The development and marketing of Adobe’s products are determined by the above values. It is also interesting to note that employees are given a lot of priority in the course of a production. The company considers its workforce as a major factor of production (Haveman & Nonnemaker, 2000). One of the dominant diversification approaches used by the company is the creative and interactive software solution. The latter software solution is tailored for clients who are professional in their respective fields. Web and application experts also benefit from the same solution. Second, video products and professional imaging are contained in digital media solutions. These are most suitable for individual business users who may not be fully professional or expert consumers (Chiu, 2007). The company clearly understands that non-expert users are more in the market than the professional consumers. Therefore, it is necessary to create a business
Introduction The problem of obesity in the United States is massively researched by scholars and is deemed to be one of the most serious health-related issues for all groups of people. Moreover, obesity among children and adolescents is a highly debatable concern that often becomes the center of attention for activists, policymakers, and government officials. Under the influence of these individuals, who can also be called claims-makers, people may want to find more about this topic. They turn to the fastest and easiest way of finding information – Google Search. Thus, by analyzing a simple search phrase such as “child obesity” on Google Trends, one may see a pattern that shows the points in time where people were most concerned about the topic. Thesis Statement The issue of child obesity often becomes researched on the Internet during the dates of presidential elections, the announcements of new tax reforms, and federal regulation changes which may be explained by the political debate around children’s health. The overall decline may also pertain to the governmental interest in the issue. The influence of Michelle Obama and other expert claims-makers has reduced during the period from 2013 to 2018 which may be an outcome of the discontinued program Let’s Move! and the end of Obama’s presidency. Description of Social Problem Obesity in children and adolescents is an issue that is followed by many health-related and social problems for children, their parents, and the community as a whole (Ogden et al., 2016). The conversation about childhood obesity often entails other discussions such as the economic state of the country and its access to healthy foods, the issue of marketing and food industries, and the lack of physical activity (Lobstein et al., 2015). The research on the topic of rising obesity is often covered in media which also impacts the way people view the situation. The social problem discussed in this paper bases its observations on the search phrase “child obesity.” Graph of Google Trends Figure 1. Search results of the phrase “child obesity” (Google Trends, 2018). The Methodology behind Google Trends Google Trends gathers information from people’s searches in Google and collects them to reveal a statistic of used phrases and words. Thus, a graph is shown above, for example shows how many times Google Search users have entered the phrase “child obesity” in the past five years. It is important to remember that these searches may have had different reasons behind them. While some users may have used Google search for their research purposes, others could have found, seen, or heard this term elsewhere and decided to find more information about it. Therefore, Google Trends may represent a general idea of what was discussed or mentioned in the media during the surges in the number of search inquiries. As a contrast, the lower points may show the periods when people di
Abstract The paper below will explore various health promotion approaches and strategies in the pursuit of high quality mental health care delivery for the participants. In the first chapter, the problem, purpose of study and the research questions will be highlighted. It will be indicated that unresolved anger can cause several body disorders, such as heart attacks, colds, high blood pressure, anxiety, digestion problems, and the flu. Therefore, anger should be well managed in the case of people with depression issues. The information from the educational curriculum will be useful to adult probationers at Legacy Services in Orange, Georgia. From the information, the group will make use of the identified means of anger management in education. In the second chapter, a careful appraisal of the significant literature review related to anger management educational model will be conducted. The literature and the input from the committee members will be used in the development of the curriculum. The third chapter will focus on the methodology and procedures. As such, the Library at San Juan University will be consulted for this project. The fourth chapter will focus on expectations. The program will have an impact in the community because it will offer current knowledge about issues such as successful techniques, effective communication, emotional awareness, family dynamics, and triggers of anger management. Methodology and Procedures Methodology When conducting an IRB-approved study, two methods will be applied in the methodology. Given that the subject research is developmental, one method will be utilized. The method will be developmental. Procedures Search procedures: A careful review of the significant literature related to anger management educational model will be conducted (Antonsen & Thimm, 2014). The review will focus on historical data, epidemiological information, curriculum development, and learning theory. Libraries used: In the study, one library will be utilized. As such, the Library at San Juan University will be used for this project Search engines and databases used: In the study, two databases will be utilized. The databases are citations and abstracts from EBSCO and PubMed. Search terms: A number of search terms were used to identify sources for this project. The terms included the practicum proposal and educational resource. Boolean strings: Boolean strings were considered for the literature search. Two Boolean strings will be utilized in the literature review. The first Boolean will be Anger AND thoughts. The second Boolean will be Anger OR behavior. Age of the sources: To enhance the authority of the literature review, up to date peer reviewed articles will be utilized. The sources were published in the last two or one year. Research modalities:
Surveillance is the concept that is widely used today in the context of developing strategies for preventing crimes and guaranteeing security. Thus, surveillance is the process of gathering and analyzing information to prevent criminal activities and develop an adequate response to illegal actions through supervising. Nowadays, researchers pay attention to the development of a new “surveillance society” because of the active use of advanced technologies and cameras in different spheres of people’s lives for control (McCahill 2015; Monahan 2016). One of the main features of the “surveillance society” is the use of closed-circuit television (CCTV) that allows for detecting and preventing crimes (Alexandrie 2017). Despite the positive outcomes of using surveillance approaches for guaranteeing security and social stability, researchers and experts tend to agree that surveillance also has disadvantages concerning such aspects as privacy, cost, and effectiveness (Welsh, Farrington & Taheri 2015). Although greater surveillance is actively used for crime prevention in the United Kingdom among other countries, this approach is not a desirable or appropriate answer to the crime problem because of the privacy issue, high costs, and questionable effectiveness. Effects of Surveillance on Privacy Modern surveillance methods cannot be viewed as appropriate in all settings and situations because the active use of technologies, including CCTV and software, can intrude on the privacy of people without their consent. According to Monahan (2016), the use of “big data” and online surveillance approaches for crime prevention can violate people’s rights to their privacy and autonomy despite the purpose of maintaining the social order. Welsh, Farrington, and Taheri (2015) stated that these concerns are associated with the legal use of CCTV in public areas and settings that can be discussed as private. For instance, the use of CCTV cameras in car parking zones is often discussed by people as reasonable when the use of cameras in shopping malls provokes questions. Thus, speaking about surveillance and CCTV, people expect that these methods will be used without violating their privacy. The problem is that the development of the “surveillance society” poses more questions about people’s privacy in this context. For instance, in the United Kingdom, “there are approximately 1.85 million public CCTV cameras” that are used in public places “with the average Briton caught on camera approximately 70 times each day” (Welsh, Farrington & Taheri 2015, p. 112). This situation can be associated with privacy concerns because the location of some cameras can be inappropriate to protect citizens’ rights. Another problem is the illegal collection of personal data online to form “big data” bases (Cayford & Pieters 2018).
Being born a free person, Solomon Northup enjoyed all the privileges granted by liberty and managed to use many opportunities of his position of a free man. His father managed to educate him and, thus, he could read, write, and he even played the violin. Solomon married a woman he loved and could be regarded as a lucky man. He and his wife worked quite hard but their efforts were successful and soon, they even were able to start farming. Solomon worked in the field and his farming was also successful, he succeeded to plant corn and oats. Northup was a respected person for his being laborious and talented. He was famous for his playing violin and he often participated in different celebrations. Northup later admitted that those times were very happy and they should have stayed at their Kingsbury farm to live such prosperoua s and simple life. However, they moved to Saratoga Springs. There they continued living their simple life. They had three children but, unfortunately, Solomon did not have the prosperity they enjoyed in Kingsbury. Solomon could not find a permanent well-paid job. It is remarkable that at that time he worke,d at a hotel and frequently saw slaves who came with their masters. Solomon saw them in neat cloths, quite satisfied with their masters. In a few years he will ,see that a slave’s life is not that satisfactory (no neat cloths, no proper food). Of course, Solomon could not understand why slaves did not run away, but he saw a great fear of possible punishment that could be a good explanation. However, this job could not bring enough money, so he was trying to find something else. One day he was trying to obtain some job, he met two gentlemen, Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton, which were unknown to him. It is necessary to add that in the book Northup claimed that he was not sure whether these were their real names. These men offered him a job (he was to play violin) athe nd promised to pay him a dollar a day and three dollars for each performance. This was too tempting to refuse. On top of that, Solomon thought it would not take him too long, so he did not even write a note to his wife. However, it was not that short trip. When they came to New York Brown and Hamilton persuaded Northup to go to Washington with them, since the season was approaching and it is possible to make more money. Before they left New York they tol,d Solomon to get “free papers” since they were going to enter slavery state and it would be much safer. When they finally arrived to Washington, Brown and Hamilton gave Northup forty-three dollars which was more than he expected. Northup was ready to go back to Saratoga, but his new friends asked him to stay for another day. That day was a funeral of Harrison so the whole city was very crowded and excited. Brown, Hamilton and Solomon were wandering the city and dropped in several bars. Brown and Hamilton were accustomed to visiting such places and drank quite a lot, they poured a glass of liquor to Northup as well