ShantanuT01/DACTYL-Pretraining huggingface dataset:
Abstract The main aim of this study was to assess the consumer motivation and satisfaction for the Green Hotel in China. The results of the study suggested that participants have medium level knowledge of the Green Hotel. In addition, it can be seen that more than half of the participants have expressed their concern regarding the environmental problem concerning the hotel. In order to gain a more detailed picture of the level of environmental concern, the aggregate mean score was classified into three levels: low (below 2), medium (2-4), and high (4-5). The majority of the participants agree or strongly agree that “This Green Hotel offers a good service that is worth its price”, “The prices are acceptable”, and “Compared to the price of other hotels, this Green Hotel charge fairly”. This suggests that participants have a positive attitude towards the fair price of the Green Hotel. Nearly half of the participants agree or strongly agree that “Overall, I am satisfied with the experience in this Green Hotel”, “I am glad to stay in the Green Hotel again in the future”. As can be seen from the results, the majority of the scores ranged between 10 and 11, which also indicate a medium level satisfaction. Introduction Overview This chapter covers the background to the study, problem statement, research objectives, hypotheses and the significance of the study. Background to the study Consumer motivation is viewed as a state of the condition of necessities that motivate a man to participate in a certain activity or movement that has a higher likelihood of conceding him/her a certain level of desired fulfilment (Sivadas & Baker-Prewitt 2000, p. 80). Consumer motivation is a technique concerning inclinations made by people or secondary living beings among substitute types of intentional action (Srinivasana, Andersona & Ponnavolub 2002, p. 46; Simon 2007, p. 125). Other researchers recommended that ‘the current and quick impact on the energy, bearing and constancy of activity can be termed as motivation’ (Wal, Van & Bond 2002, p. 327). In the same way, some scholars implied that ‘inspiration can be offered to the consumers, according to the accompanying systems, the standard or conventional methodology, human relations methodology, disguised inspiration and rivalry’ (Yuen & Chan 2010, p. 230; Sirdeshmukh, Singh & Sabol 2002, p. 27). Similarly, other scholars discovered that ‘business chiefs are endeavouring to set up and keep up an environment that is greater for the fulfilment of holidaymakers, who are endeavouring together in gatherings towards achieving of foreordained objectives’ (Szymanski & Henard 2001, p. 24). Other scholars conducted a study that concentrated on the examples of get-away for consumer visitors from Germany by focusing on their travel modes, travel destination
Introduction In a fast-changing and volatile global scene where businesses, communications and technology have adopted platforms never before seen, it has become highly competitive to sell a product, service, goods and ideas. It has come to pass that what worked previously for the past decade may or may not be acceptable anymore. Competitive moves, as Allred (2000) underscored, has become the focus of attention in negotiation courses and textbooks so that he had outlined a framework of prescriptive advice for how negotiators cab manage the tension effectively by distinguishing between best practices that tend to work well in all situations, as well as strategic practices that tend to work well in certain situations and poorly in others such as asserting, accommodating, integrating and avoiding practices. Negotiation practices and strategies shall be discussed thoroughly in the context of the video “The Sluggers Come Home” that depicts the story of negotiations between a baseball club owner and the brothers who own a nearby baseball stadium. It illustrates how they come to terms using the three major steps in negotiations: preparation, bargaining and settlement, as well as demonstrating key principles of rational negotiation and common tactics and strategies of rational negotiating for profitable agreements. Discussion It was proposed that negotiating is the art of making better deals and, making the right deal can turn a small venture into a big one, or it can turn a quiet product into a blockbuster. It is therefore necessary to be equipped with skill, preparation, and confidence in order to negotiate well. The Slugger video depicts the following which are necessary in an enjoyable and successful negotiation:  1. Anchors – how to control the range of negotiations and make it work for and not against you  2. Framing – getting full understanding on why the words one choose can be just as important as the positions you take  3. The myth of the fixed-pie – knowing when being too tough can cost money  4. Escalation of commitment – knowing when and why there’s the need to walk away  5. First offers – learning both when not to make the first offer and how to make the right offer when you do  6. Bidding strategies – identifying the hidden messages behind bids and offers  7. Post-settlement settlements – learning how one can adjust good agreements and make them great ones  8. Uncertainty – understanding why risks can smooth your path to agreement  9. Flinches, nibbles, and red herrings – learning why they work and how to counteract them. Elsewhere, strategic negotiation (Fells, 2000) is generally accepted to consist of rational and analytical process for the creation of value added agreements shared among the parties for mutual benefits as has been the case for the Curry Filed and the Sluggers, as well as Barbara Meyers, the real estate developer. Dietmeyer and Kaplan (2004) proposed the fou
Marlowe’s compassion on Doctor Faustus is seen when Faustus realized that his life came to an end and after all this he was never happy. Marlowe’s sympathy is seen when Faustus friend finds his body torn limb to limb and decides to give him a fare sendoff by organizing a party. Faustus way of life that is, greed and desire for magic lend to his downfall. The fact that he sold his soul to the devil/Lucifer for wealth and money despite the fact that he was well educated and could have earned it makes him a victim of his own consequences. A reader can not identify with him as this was out of greed. Having been born from the medieval period, when poverty was rampant, Faustus who had acquired doctorate in education, desired for something greater than that to be equated to saints and kings and this lead to his signing a deal with the devil. The play gives us a flow of Faustus life from birth where there was a lot of poverty and eventually starts on his wicked nature. Faustus apprehends his mistakes of believing that power as well as knowledge would bring him contentment. He never got happiness as he was concerned more on people’s point of view. This is because they viewed and believed him to be a kind of a hero. Faustus finally regrets for his action after his twenty four years where he is filled with terror but this happened very late. Faustus story is an eye opener to the reader as it shows one the consequences of ones action, this is elaborated by the tragic end of Faustus life due to his desire for money, wealth and yearning for something beyond nature. Don Giovanni’s damnation came through a statue which at first gave him an opportunity to repent but he refused. Upon his refusal, the statue sank to the earth and dragged Don Giovanni down to the earth he is surrounded by the hellfire and the chorus of the demons as he is carried away. In comparison to Faustus damnation, Don Giovanni faces a grimmer one as per the story, by the time of sinking to the earth he was surrounded by sounds of demons as well as hellfire. Faustus damnation came with no struggle as Lucifer took him away without anyone’s notice and only his clothes were seen on stage. Also, Giovanni was given an opportunity to repent by the devil although he refused. This is because, he had not come to a point of realizing his mistakes while Faustus had no chance to atone his wrong actions despite the fact that he had reached a point of comprehending his wicked ways. Faustus death is silent and no one realized it and only his body was recovered torn limb to limb and his soul gone while Don Giovanni was taken with the recognition of his serv
I had always dreamed of seeing Madison Square Gardens in all its splendor. Something about its historical past and old Hollywood style fascinated me to no end. As I entered 33 rd street the breathtaking view of the Garden started becoming clearer. Right from the eastern end of the arena, the coolness being generated through the gentle blush of tall vegetation surrounding the structure presented the warmth with a pinch of enchanting aroma at the entry. As I got closer, the fully luminescent architectural monument was already overflowing with variety of population. People from all walks of life were just as excited as I was to get inside. Even a very slight glimpse could give you the feel about its ability to accommodate variety of performances to any scale be it sports, music or any other form of entertainment. In addition to the warmth, the feeling of safety too gets generated in the minds of all ticket holders. The security checks were stringent. New York’s finest security personnel probe you all over to ensure the safety of the endless crowd. As soon as I step over the barrier I realize that no picture has ever done this place justice. The ceilings are high and arched, like a passage way to heaven. Everywhere I turn it seemed the history of the Garden is throwing itself at me. The giant gold plated frames of celebrities cover every inch of the gigantic navy walls. As I moved along the very wide aisles, a big gathering of a birthday party was about to begin in the box office lobby. An ideal setting for personal get-together – through well orchestrated arrangements for expressing our feelings is absolutely an amazing experience. And towards the left of this location opens to a big entrance which symbolized Moorish architectural elegance. It is the Wu Mu Theater which holds a variety of entertainment shows. On this evening, I was fortunate to enjoy the leading Brazilian pop singer Roberto Carlos with the famous album Exitos . In spite of the announcement that the tickets for the show have already been pre-booked, the tour store support staff were exceedingly helpful in getting me one in the premiere group. Also, throughout the concourses the merchandise stands are positioned where one can go for a shopping spree if holding a valid credit card. Also the taste of finest chilled Scottish beer and best of the Brazilian coffee are made available all through “the garden.” The arrangements at the sporting centre is an another spectacular design – the basket ball courts could soon turn into ice hockey fields within a space of two hours. The ice hockey field could drop the temperature in the arena near to 65 degrees and calls for better clothing to insulate you from the coolness. Also, if seated at far back from the ice field, elegant pieces of binoculars can be borrowed at a nominal cost. Finally, I get to the dining area, which can be easily accessed through either sides of centre mall area. My imaginations of fine dining with celebrities can be materialized at this club terrace. Thus exploring through the worlds best arena on any evening at MSG gives rich gli
Children are the future. This is an immutable fact. Every society has the mandate and responsibility of caring and providing for them. United Nations member states passed the famous Millennium Development Goals in the year 2000. Some of the practices seek to improve the overall child’s health and the health condition of mothers ( Reduce Child Mortality). Child healthcare faces many challenges amid laws and regulations passed by State and Federal governments. Pediatricians and health practitioners experience challenges that are beyond their control. Clinical experts express optimism citing that implementation of Clinical Advocacy will improve on children’s condition and the overall family’s situation. Inadequate infrastructure is an enormous impediment to child care for the disabled. Before the period 1990, most health facilities lacked ample parking for the handicapped. The US Congress passed the Americans with Disability Act to ensure that children and parents with disabilities were offered protection from discrimination in the provision of services ( ADA National Network ). A language barrier is another setback limiting service delivery in the child care unit. In a survey conducted by the Medicine National Institute of Health, it was observed that 84% of patients who visited health facilities spoke English. The rest of the patients mostly spoke Chinese, Russian and Spanish. The report warns that non-English speakers had higher adjusted odds of readmission (Gannon 1). Hospital management has come up with measures that aim to solve the prevalent language barrier. For instance, a hospital in Boston paid for the services of an interpreter, a Jewish, to translate for the Russian patient admitted to the child care unit (Palfrey 90). The treatment for children has become expensive to most parents. In the year 2013, a report compiled by Child Poverty Action Group has indicated that the UK incurs a total of 29 billion pounds yearly due to child poverty. Out of this, 20.5 billion pounds translate into a direct cost to the government. To overcome the issue of child poverty, clinicians encourage parents to obtain health insurance cover for their children. As such, some clinics can refuse to offer treatment in the event that the patient fails to produce an insurance cover. Medical practitioners, however, blame the state terming that the process of acquiring health insurance cover is hindered by the strict administrative bottlenecks that the government has put in place (Palfrey 92). Time is another barrier that limits service delivery. Pediatricians have developed ways that can help reduce the time spent on asking questions. Clinicians are encouraged to ask open-ended questions, whic
Competitors The idea of creating a digital app that allows for more effective management of finances is far from being revolutionary, which suggests that My Family Tree is likely to face quite stiff competition. However, My Family Tree has a strong and unique competitive advantage, namely, that of providing a framework for an entire family to build their financial management strategy, while also offering enough flexibility for its individual members. Nevertheless, My Family Tree will have to take note of the competitors such as DigitalLeaf with its Family Budget Finance Tracking, PocketGuard, and You Need A Budget (YNAB) (“Family Budget Finance Tracking,” n.d.; El-Bawab, 2021; Gravier, 2021). Family Budget Finance Tracking has the advantage of an elaborate framework and the opportunity to adjust the settings to the individual needs of its customers. In turn, PocketGuard has a straightforward interface that offers even users at the beginner level to delve into the complexities of financial planning. Finally, YNAB offers a connection to multiple platforms, which allows tracking key changes within the budget very simple. However, the competitors in question are also affected by several disadvantages that restrict their competitiveness rate. For example, YNAB requires a thorough control of a range of factors that make the overall experience rather messy. In turn, PocketWatch represents the opposite problem, failing to incorporate complex analysis and computations into the process of calculating the budget. Even Family Budget Finance Tracking, which is a doubtless leader in the industry, lacks the polished look that prevents any glitches from disrupting customers’ experiences (“Family Budget Finance Tracking,” n.d.). Porter 5 Forces Framework Figure 1. Porter 5 Forces Framework. As Fig. 1 above proves, the competitive environment of the target market is quite challenging, with the competitive rates being moderate to high. Due to the existence of an already established leader, namely, Family Budget Finance Tracking, My Family Tree will have to prove to be especially efficient in order to register among the target audiences. Therefore, the current competitive advantage, which consists primarily of the opportunity to connect multiple financial plans within a single-family unit, must be marketed particularly insistently. Challenges The information provided during the module has been quite thought-provoking and crucial to the development of professional skills, including analytical thinking. For example, reevaluating the effects that technological advances have had on the realm of finances has led to understanding the core of challenges associated with collaboration in the fintech setting. Specifically, the nature of possible conflicts in the target environment has become immediately evident. The specified challenges are quite similar to those that I have encountered in my professional career when having to navigate a cross-disciplinary team of experts. Opportunities As shown in the examples above, the nature of fintechs implies dealing with a range of challenges. However, there are many opportunities th
Introduction On 2 March 2015, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the historic chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives to tell a joint meeting of Congress that President Obama’s diplomatic initiative on the Israel-Iran conflict was bound to backfire, particularly within the context of assisting the Islamic republic to obtain nuclear weapons which would ignite a regional arms race in the Middle East (Baker par. 2). In a similar visit to the White House in 2009, the Likud’s party boss put much focus on Iran’s nuclear program and went ahead to crystallize the issue as the biggest threat to peace and stability in the region and globally (El-Khawas 31). Despite these deeply entrenched concerns about the prospects of having a nuclear-armed Iran, the knowledge that the centerpiece of President Rouhani’s regional and international policy ever since he assumed office in August 2013 has been the concerted attempt to ink a deal on the nation’s nuclear power program between the P5+1 powers (United States, United Kingdom, Russia, China, France plus Germany) and Iran is in the public domain. Drawing from this exposition, it is evident that Israel bears a multiplicity of threat perceptions of Iran (Bahgat 518), and that it is such threat perceptions that inform the country’s general ideological framework and the political considerations been witnessed, leading to more hostility between the two countries (Menashri 108; Toukan & Cordesman 6-7). Yet, despite all the available studies on the Israel-Iran conflict, only a few have analyzed the threats posed by Iran on Israel and how these threats are perceived inside Israel (Beker 29; Eilam 11-13). More still, few studies have assessed the strategic, political, and ideological foundations that make Israel reject the ongoing nuclear negotiations between the P5+1 powers and Iran (European Council on Foreign Relations 2-3). Based on these deficits or shortcomings in important knowledge, the present paper seeks to explore the strategic, political, and ideological groundings that inform Israel’s threat perceptions of the Islamic State of Iran and their wider implications for the peace and stability of the region. Conceptualizing the Problem Owing to the increasing competition between Israel and Iran in terms of geostrategic interests (Salem 47), the ongoing nuclear talks between the 5+1 powers and Iran (European Council on Foreign Relations 2), the Iranian foreign policy in the Persian Gulf region under the leadership of President Hassan Rouhani (Osiewicz 249), as well as the possibility of Iran developing the nuclear capability to intimidate Israel and her allies (Byman 1), it is of immense importance for policymakers and officials to know the strategic, political, and ideological underpinnings that inform Israel’s threat perception of Iran and how these perceptions impact regional peace and stability. As the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and othe
The most valuable asset that any organization can be in possession of is the human resource of the organization. According to Jackson and Schuler (1990, p1), “human resource is a part of a strategic business planning.” There is therefore a necessity that there should be an organized procedure in obtaining and maintaining these valuable resources. The role of a Human Resource Manager whether in a profit making or a non-profit-making organization is to ensure that the acceptable chord of conduct is executed during the selection of the employees and that the working conditions are conducive to encourage the employees. The morale of an employee is also boosted if during their selection, there was transparency. An employee bribed his way into a job will always be haunted for as long as he serves the company. To facilitate this, there should be a strong relationship and co-ordination between the Human Resource management and the recruiting authority. The expanse of the personnel’s responsibility will depend on the kind of business an organization is carrying out (Johns & Leatherbarrow 2005). The success of every organization depends on how well it manages its resources namely human, economic, and physical resources (Antwi, Analoui & Cusworth, 2007). Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) focuses on the factors that can hinder the smooth process of employee selection. In particular, it addresses employee recruitment, the standard payment to be made, ways of promotion of the staff to higher ranks within the organization and ensuring good working environment. The influence of culture in a society, religious practices, race, ethnic diversity, sex as well as physical form some bases of discrimination in the selection of employees in an organization. However, the principles behind a successful strategic human resource management are only applicable to developed nations and the implementation of these in third world countries may not be very efficient (Taylor 2005). For instance, the Human Resource Management principles in the United States do not advocate for collectiveness but rather emphasizes strongly on the theories of a free will. Provision of equal opportunity is essential in ensuring smooth and fair selection of employees into an organization. The equal opportunity in this context would encompass a wide range of factors. Firstly, there is need that, excellent publicity be made and in the right time to allow every potential candidate be able to make application. Giving very short deadlines for job application is a way of denying some individuals a chance and excluding those who may not have obtained the information at the right time. In effect, a potential applicant may be cut off the deadline forcing the organization or company to choose just from the available applicants. This is not only a disadvantage to the applicant locked out but also to the organization that would have obtained better services (Taylor, 2005). Poor publicity has the same effect on the effective and unbiased selection of employe