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Executive Summary The business environment is often characterized by dynamics that require financial planning and rationale in making decisions. Specifically, a business in the music industry is dependent on perception and preference of the target clients. Texas Religious Music Promotion Company is a non-profit sole proprietorship business that will revolve around planning music events and offering logistic support to private events within Texas City. The company’s long-term goal is to be the leading company in the music promotion services in public and private events within Texas in the next three years. On the other hand, the short-term marketing goal will be to acquire ten clients per week for the first six months. Besides, the company will have a mission of adding value to the target consumers by offering free consultancy services for event planning.The company will strive to ensure that consumers continue benefiting from the music promotion services at all time. The business targets public and private events where music promotion services are required. Through re-branding and ‘good better best’ pricing strategy, the target segment is projected to increase their demand for the company’s music promotion services. Therefore, applying the costing strategy, the company will reduce the prices to a certain minimum in order to attract customers from this segment and achieve the aim of the quantity maximization by the increasing number of services sold at low prices to cater for administrative costs. The key success factors will be affordable prices, reliability, and quality of music promotion services. Personal saving and equity will form the main sources of funding for this business. It is projected that the business will break even in six months. The opportunity in the establishment of the business will permit penetration into the abandoned small events market segment. Essential Elements of the business blueprint Knowledge of the music industry is necessary to ensure sustainability of the business.Market demand will determine the returns against any investment in the business.Having knowledge of the business start up cost is critical in drawing realistic financing options and planning for expenditures on running the business.Financing options available is important to make the business idea into a reality since there must be a source of funds for investment in the business (Cheverton, 2004). It is necessary to review the market in order to understand the weaknesses and the number of competitors to draw an ideal business survival strategy.The business should be in a strategic area in order to attract more customers and self advertise. In this case, Texas City forms an ideal location since several music events occur here annually. Components of the business actualization The business must acquire or hire the necessary equipment in order to stage any concert. The concert area must be rented prior to the music concert to divert any inconvenience.The deeja
The environment around humans is directly related to their psychology and social behavior. Various behavioral changes are noticed when we change the environment of a particular place, room, clinic, waiting room, etc. Changing seating arrangements from socio-petal and socio-fugal to mixed arrangements where patients arrange seating themselves exerts a significant effect on their behavior. There are countless variations in their orientation. The psychological effect changes the social behavior and the effect-causing reasons are many including socio-petal and socio-fugal arrangement, population density, crowd, social support, etc. In general socio-petal arrangement can be termed as people sitting face to face and Socio-fugal as people sitting back to back. In the socio-fugal arrangement, the subject’s faces point to opposite directions and their shoulders are at right angles to each other. They have to completely turn their face clockwise or anti-clockwise in order to see each other. The difference in social behavior varies from person to person along with certain other factors like population density, crowd, etc. Reserved kinds of persons prefer socio-fugal arrangements. Those who mix up easily with others and of a happy, cheerful nature prefer socio-fugal arrangements. The effects also vary according to gender (male and female). Social support is expected and easily noticed in socio-petal arrangements due to increased interaction beginning from eye contact. The opposite person can also directly see the person seated right in front of and facing towards him and conclude whether he needs any physical or verbal support or not. Practically it depends upon his own social behavior and nature. Opposite sex persons also show different social behavior according to the seating arrangement. The seating arrangement can increase as well as decrease from person to person. Opposite genders usually interact more in socio-petal arrangements particularly if they are of the same age group. The socio-fugal pattern decreases the interaction between people and thus the feeling of comfort also decreases. Population density too has controversial effects on behavioral changes in people depending upon various factors like age group, gender, geographical and demographical location of the place, and even religion. Jews are more helpful towards each other than other people at a particular place. The people who are born and brought up in densely populated areas (comparatively more number of people in a particular locality or area than normal or usual) may show variable social behavior (way of interacting with other people) in a changing environment. But most of them feel comfortable in crowded (more than the required number of people at a particular place where physical movement slows down due to crowd) places. Rarely, some persons from densely populated areas show peculiar behavior. Th
Abstract Promoting healthcare in the setting of a megalopolis is a challenging task, even with the medical advances that the recent researches have provided. Even though healthcare facilities do everything possible to help patients recover, with the economical and financial issues that a standard state hospital has to face, offering its patients a full range of high quality services becomes hardly possible. By comparing two hospitals in 10451 Bronx, NY, one can define the issues that modern hospitals face most often, therefore, creating a list of top priorities for the U. S. hospitals of today to handle. With the help of the tool known as Medicare gov. Hospital Compare, two hospitals, St. Barnabas Hospital and Lincoln Hospital, were compared. According to the results, though both hospitals could use some improvement in terms of work management, St. Barnabas Hospital seems to be superior due to more favorable reviews received from the patients. Introduction Searching for a healthcare institution that provides the best services in the vicinity takes much time, with the tedious process of brushing through a number of reviews, hospital descriptions, etc. (Cronquist & Spector, 2011). However, with the help of an online comparison tool, one can make the search process times easier. In the process of choosing between St. Barnabas Hospital (SBH, 2013) and Lincoln Hospital (HHC, 2013), the tool known as Medicare gov. Hospital Compare ( Hospital Compare, n. d.) was used, which made the process incredibly fast and allowed for evaluating the key features of each of the hospitals. Main body The program was rather easy to use. The only actions that it required were entering the ZIP code and the name of the hospital. The latter, however, caused some troubles; for example, the tool did not recognize the abbreviation “St.” and only provided the results when the name of the institution was spelled fully, i.e.., “Saint Barnabas Hospital.” The tool provided quite relevant information. Apart from patients’ reviews, which are always interesting to consult, the tool offered the statistics regarding the number of people healed, the number of deaths, medical payment and the hospitals’ financial strategy, the use of medical imaging, such as MRIs, CT scans, etc. The given information is very helpful when picking the right healthcare service to apply to. The “Patient Survey Results” rubrics seemed the most important to me, seeing how it showed the efficacy of treatment approaches adopted by the healthcare specialists, a very important aspect of medical institution performance (Andersen & Rice, 2007). The purpose of this program is obvious – it is supposed to help people choose the healthcare facilities that are most suitable for their needs. Therefore, it is reasonable to suggest that the given tool should be used to get the general information when defining the right hospital to be treated in. It is necessary to keep in mind, though, that, while being specific, the information provided by the tool does not concern the actual description of the treatment methods used by the healthcare specialists,
The female reproductive tract is made up of fallopian tubes, uterus, ovaries and the vagina (Waters, 2008). There are various health complications which may affect these parts. Common health concerns that can affect the female reproductive tract include: Endometriosis Endometriosis manifests itself as abnormal growths in the uterine tissues. When a person develops this disorder, she will complain of abdominal pain. Cases of vaginal bleeding, pain when having sex, nausea and diarrhea have also been reported. Surgical operations can be used to treat this condition. Alternatively, hormone treatment may be used. Uterine fibroids This condition affects about 25% of women who are 50 years old and below. Uterine fibroids cause various problems. For instance, the affected person may suffer from lower back pain and menstrual bleeding. It can also result in reproductive concerns such as infertility. Individuals suffering from uterine fibroids require a lot of attention. This is because the uterine fibroids cause a lot of discomfort. The most effective treatment option for this health concern is surgery. Ovary failure This problem is popularly identified as premature ovarian failure. Basically, a woman who is suffering from premature ovarian failure will experience conception problems. This is because her ovaries will not be able to produce eggs. In addition, victims will experience irregularities in their menstrual cycles. Estrogen replacement is normally used as a corrective measure to this disorder. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) This problem develops when the production of androgens by the ovaries increase. When the level of androgen hormones is high, the ovulation cycle is disrupted. This problem normally causes infertility in women. A person who is suffering from this disorder will experience pelvic pain. The person will also develop an oily skin that is full of acne. Vulvovaginitis It is a vaginal infection that may be caused by various factors. It may result from failure to observe hygiene measures and guidelines. Viruses, yeast and bacteria can also lead to the development of vulvovaginitis. A person who is suffering from this condition will experience inflammations in the vaginal area. In addition, an abnormal discharge from the vagina may be witnessed. In extreme cases, bad odor and discomfort when urinating is experienced. Prolapsed Uterus The uterus is held in its position by special ligaments. This enables it to stay just above the vagina. A prolapsed uterus results from failure of the ligaments to hold the uterus in its position. This condition is characterized by the protrusion of the cervix in the opening of the vagina. Treatment of the disorder entails surgical operations. Once the uterus has been put in its correct position, the victim will be healed. Conclusion The female reproductive diseases that have been mentioned above can affect any woman. Contrary to the po
Picture 1. Raphael’s Preparatory Drawing (“Madonna and Child”). Introduction Visual art is a unique tool helping a person to send a specific message using shapes, lines, colors, and postures. Real masterpieces such as Mona Lisa by da Vinci or the Creation of Adam by Michelangelo have several hidden meanings and ideas still studied by scientists. However, creating this image demands preliminary work and time to realize how a vision can be embodied. For this reason, artists also used preparatory drawings to conclude about shapes and lines, forms, and colors, and how they can help to reflect the creator’s vision. The selected Renaissance preparatory drawing is made by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, or Raphael, as an attempt to choose the best possible options for his famous Madonna in the Meadow (“Madonna and Child”). It reflects the critical thinking process as the artist wanted to send the message of tenderness, sanctity, and clearness through these images. The Major Purpose The final version of the picture is considered one of the unique masterpieces. The image shows the Virgin, with two children, Christ and St. John the Baptist, playing together. They hold a cross in their hands and have halos above their heads. The artist creates a serene and tender moment that is very important for all Christians as it represents the central figures of Christianity and the pillars of faith (Williams 54). The peaceful landscape and faces also help to reflect the idea of calmness, inspiration, and sanctity (Paoletti and Radke 65). In such a way, the author wanted to show the importance of this moment, its central character for all biblical motifs, and create an inspirational image. The complexity of the task presupposed multiple attempts to find the correct shapes, colors, postures, and places for all figures. For this reason, Raphael created a sketch of the Madonna in the Meadow using red chalk. It is possible to see some differences from the final artwork, as there are no halos, and across cannot be seen in children’s hands. Moreover, in the analyzed drawing, Madonna’s left arm is free, while in the final painting, it is covered by heavy drapery (“Madonna and Child”). In such a way, the artist tries different forms and clothes with the central purpose to find the most appropriate final version and ensure it can convey his ideas and critical thinking. Use of Preliminary Sketches In general, many artists of that period used sketches and preliminary drawings to create their masterpieces. Raphael is not
Facts Eugene McCarthy has been working for Nike since 1993. Having proven himself to be a good worker McCarthy was offered a position of an eastern regional footwear sales manager. He began to perform his duties during March 1997, but the contract was signed on the 1 st of April 1997 as well as the “attached covenant not to compete and nondisclosure agreement as a condition of acceptance of the offer”, see Nike, Inc. v. Eugene McCarthy 379 F.3d 576 (2004). Moreover, this document contained a phrase that “[s]ubsequent bona fide advancement of the employee with the employer” (see Inc. v. Eugene McCarthy 379 F.3d 576 (2004)) is necessary in case if the company wants the attached covenant to come into effect. Two years later McCarthy was offered a new position as the director of sales in the Brand Jordan division where he stayed until the day he resigned from the company. This has happened in June 2003. McCarthy was offered a position in Reebok in July 2003. This became the reason for the company Nike to appeal to the court. The parties agree that the document is enforceable, but there is a quarrel when the document came into effect. Issue Did the actions provided by McCarthy violate the attached covenant or the document fails to come into effect as being signed later there was no bona fide advancement. Holding The United
Greek and Roman cultures are unique phenomena in world culture heritage. Their artworks remain the brilliant example of human genius of all times. The artists of a country where Mathematics, Logic and Philosophy were found succeeded in properly applying those three important sciences into architectural artworks. As Kleiner fairly noticed, “classical Greek architecture, like classical music, has a simple core theme with a series of complex but always quite intelligible variations, developed from it” (p.109). To the Greek mode of thinking, sculpture and architecture proportion is similar to the music harmony implying the harmony of the surrounding world. The central part in Greek architecture was occupied by temple construction. Greek temples were the embodiment of the nation’s beliefs and philosophy. Each building connected with religious preferences was the clear confirmation of Greek respect to their Gods. The Parthenon is such an example. Though the primary function of Pantheon was a temple, now it is considered to be an eternal symbol of ancient Greece and democracy. It was built on the Athenian Acropolis in a time period between 447 and 438 BC. The previous temples were constructed with wet bricks and wood. That is why they were not able to stand till nowadays. The Parthenon was raised with limestone, material rather solid and lasting than wood and bricks. The architectural conception of this t
Introduction The brain is by far the most complex organ in the human body. Its ability to receive, decipher, and store massive amounts of information is to say the least amazing. Over the years scientists and other medical practitioners have dedicated their time and resources into trying to understand how it works, what makes it work and how it relates and functions with other organs in the human physiology. As such, they have developed theories that indeed help divide it according to various parts and their functionality. As a result, in-depth research has ensued as pertaining to how the brain processes our thoughts, assists in locomotion and most importantly how it helps us learn and actually retain knowledge and experience. An individual’s ability to learn and retain most of the knowledge greatly depends on the learning model adopted. Using the case provided, this study shall focus on the creation and retention of memory as some of the core functions of the brain. Using documented proof, the discussion shall set to ascertain the fact that human memory does indeed comprise multiple cognitive systems as regarding to the different types of learning theories and models. Every field of research must always have a main focus through which questions and answers for that particular study are structured and provided. This having being said, learning research evolves around the belief that there are different types of memory systems that are interconnected and interact with each other to provide a particular outcome. Additionally, these systems are sub divided into those that handle long- term memories and those that are in charge of short- term memories. The task, hence, is not to define the mechanism of memorizing events and thing, but to explain why some events fail to be remembered by a person. Learning models Contrast and compare of learning models in relation to analyze the case The process of learning implies memorizing and retaining events and models of behavior, which enables individuals to change and adjust to new conditions. With regard to the case studying the problems of memorizing and rejecting the experience, it is purposeful to study Freud’s regression theory of human behavior and Skinner’s theory of behavior science, particularly the study of reinforcement that shapes the occurrence of particular behavior patterns (Chance, 2008, p. 160). Freudian theory of resurgence, or regression, is the recurrence of reinforced behavior that is attached to a tendency to use more primitive modes of behavior because the new ones turn out to be unacceptable in particular situations. In psychology, this learning mode takes place when the actions performed are removed from our consciousness to an unconscious state. Hence, if a particular model of behavior fails to be effective in a situation, it
Introduction of IT Systems Company Background Sports-Qits is a small company engaged in the manufacture of replica sports kits. The company was started by four college students nearly 10 years ago. The company has 20 staff (15 full-time and 5 part-time) spread through administrative, marketing, and personnel departments. Its customers are mostly small shops who give work orders to the company, mainly by telephone and through the post. The calls are answered by four staff belonging to the administrative department (not the marketing department). The administrative department is also in charge of finance. It takes care of billing, payroll, and accounts. The marketing is done by the marketing department mainly through advertisements in trade publications and distribution of product leaflets to existing and potential customers. The company faced several problems like delayed and wrong deliveries, damaged goods, etc. Another problem was that customer payment were often delayed by up to six months. There were also complaints that the company could be contacted only during office hours and that product catalog and order placing facility exists only by post or contacting the company directly. All the above problems were mainly because Sport-Qits did not do business online, while its competitors had such facilities. The company has decided to introduce IT into its business for solving the operational problems currently faced by the company. This is the report for the implementation of such a system with recommendations for the required hardware and software. Vision To be the market leader in the replica sports kit manufacturing business and to be the best-valued company in terms of customer satisfaction. Mission To regain market share and lost goodwill through the introduction of new technology and to provide problem-free service to existing and new customers. New system vs. old system There is going to be a marked difference when comparing the old and new systems. The company uses IT for internal purposes only through a local area network mainly for routine tasks using spreadsheet and word processing software. The new system involves the design of the company website from scratch. It will also incorporate the existing computer network into the new system, with hardware up-gradation wherever necessary. New software that facilitates online order placing will be incorporated with existing software. Communication through email directly from the company website will be made available. All the above facilities will be through a very user-friendly interface at both ends. Existing S
Introduction Olaudah Equiano was one of the most important figures fighting for the abolishing of slavery and slave trade. Equiano is a complex and contradictory personality. Thus Equiano preserves meaning for his existence and dignity for himself by making geography coeval with moral states. The Interesting Narrative in the Life of Olaudah Equiano represents an important translation of cultural identity and new social values. Thesis Some of the contradictions in his character and complexities were caused by social and political landscape, social morals and values typical for the 18 th century society. Essence Equiano’s awareness of his low status as a slave is a main driven factor in his career and life. It is a known fact that initially viewing whiteness as disfigurement and the English as monsters, Equiano comes not only to accept the ideologies of his imperialist masters but also to employ and articulate their economic ethics. Hardship and life grievances, despair and oppression force Equiano to fight against oppressors and inequality. It is possible to assume that Equiano idealizes ‘a white man’ and European traditions, values and business practices. Equiano