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The threshold of the twenties century was marked by the era of industrialization in Europe, which led to mass discontent among the workers. As a result, about 27 million immigrants considered the United States as the land of new opportunities for building a better life as compared to the conditions offered in Europe. This is of particular to concern to southern and eastern Europeans who had a considerable impact on the population shifts in the United States. Italian, Jews, French, German and English people were among the pioneers of the migration wave in 1890s. The first immigrants arriving in the New World were more encouraged to become the members of the American community. However, later waves of immigrants were met with a prejudiced attitude. In particular, most of the residents referred to them as to the people of lower social position. The inferior attitude and perception has been shaped toward the most multiple groups. For instance, “Italians were criminal by nature and…are as a race simpleminded and often grossly ignorant” ( A New Wave of Immigrants, 1890-1920s 188). However, the Americans themselves could not be regarded as honorable members of indigenous population of the New World. In fact, their hostility to migration groups could be presented as the attempt of Americans to prove their dominance over the new territory and exterminate all possibilities for new invasions. Their concerns were logical, but partially, because most of their preventive measures and restrictions imposed on the new comers did not allow them to apply for a job. The point is that industrial process required cheap labor, which was available among the newcomers. However, older generations of immigrants, as well as native-born employees resisted the conditions that other newcomers were ready to accept. The introduction of immigration process provided significant shifts in the societal organization. In particular, in migrated societies the prevalent role was imposed on men who earned money whereas the roles of women were confined to household issues, meeting with friends, and engaging in church activities ( Ethnic Conflict and Immigration Restriction 190). As result of shaping such patterns, consumerism trends had been evolving due to the increased role of women as consumers. In fact, consumerism has become the part of American culture. The period between World War I and World War II highlighted remarkable changes in attitudes to some ethnic groups of immigrants. This is of particular to Chinese minorities whose labor was exploited and regarded as a cheap source for receiving profits. However, these circ
Introduction For sometime now, human impact on environmental change has become the focus for scientists and environmental conservatives. The risks resulting from climatic change have attracted mixed reactions. Accordingly, some companies argue that their revenues will be seriously affected by such factors as the carbon dioxide emissions controls and therefore some have remained skeptical on the global warming findings. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) scientific consensus has been arrived at concerning the present global warming trend. This is due to increased greenhouse gas emissions, which have anthropogenic climate changing effect. This concern has been gaining attention from the commerce world presently with organizations re-strategizing in order to give more attention and focus on their environment of operation as well as their sources of energy (Senge, Kruschwitz, Laur & Schley, 2010). This has led to businesses need to develop and adopt green business strategies that are inclined towards environmental conservation efforts (Esty & Winston, 2006). The managerial concern for most of these organizations and businesses is on ways of implementing a sustainable plan for their green business strategy. Within this process are a number of considerations that will ensure the completeness and relevance of such an undertaking. However, the planning and implementation of such strategies may be resource intensive and ambitious that requires a possible organizational re-structuring (Benyus, 2002). The main concern for most organizations as far as environmental issues are concerned relates to their source of energy. This is especially true for heavy manufacturing industries that require large amounts of energy. For a long time the US has been known as the largest producer and consumer of coal that is one of the main contributors to the greenhouse gas or global warming effect. As such the US has remained reluctant in enacting ratifications that would effectively reduce the emissions resulting from the use of coal as a source of energy. However, the other sources that are considered greener remain expensive to implement and use and are therefore limiting as far as business growth is concerned. Additionally, the greener sources of energy like nuclear may have their own shortcomings that have lasting catastrophic impact on the environment if they are mishandled. Developing a green business strategy will also consider a number of federal ratifications to ensure sustainability (Hawken & Lovins, 2008). Presently the environmental law has an international orientation because an aspect such as pollution which needs to be addressed by such a law does not respect political boundaries. Environmental protocols or conventions which are one of the ways the environmental law is enacted can be enforced as bilateral or multilateral treaties. These protocols deal with specific issues of the environment. In developing a green business strategy, such protocols must determine the preparations and sustainability of the business strategy. The US federal government proposes a number of environmental statutes that m
Introduction Strategic information systems have been largely utilized in the corporate world ever since time immemorial. However, the emergence of information technology has revolutionalized information systems and has impacted heavily on individuals, organizations, and societies (Galliers and Leidner 1). Information technology has become a necessary condition for any business to survive in the market and companies are continually seeking information technology-based information systems to help them gain competitive advantage (Galliers and Leidner 1). With progress in time, information technology has reached greater heights in terms of efficiency, reliability and profitability. Different levels in management hierarchy are utilizing information technology with the main aim of increasing business efficiency as well as ensuring strategic management of organizations (Galliers and Leidner 1). Since the managerial tasks are increasingly becoming complex, the need for advanced information systems constantly arises which aims at shifting the information systems from structured routinized support to unstructured complex enquiries serving at the highest levels of management (Galliers and Leidner 1) National Grid Company, an international electricity and gas company based in the UK and the United States is a gas and electricity distributing company that serves millions of people situated in Great Britain and the Northern part of US in a fast, reliable, and efficient manner (National grid par 1). The company owns the high voltage transmission network that is spread across England and Wales and is also in charge of the system that operates in Great Britain. In addition, the company owns the high-pressure gas transmission system in Britain hence delivering gas and electricity to millions of consumers across the country (National grid par 4). National Grid in the United States delivers electricity to over three million people spread across the North-Eastern part of the United States. The company embraces information technology as a means to implement its daily activities. However, the dynamic nature of information technology results in uncertainties in the business environment limiting its predictability. National Grid has to identify the relevant information which is essential for appropriate decision making in the company. Through information technology, this information can be recorded, synthesized, and disseminated in a fast and efficient way. Since the company’s effective decision making is aided by availability of accurate information, the company heavily invests on information technology as a means to achieve this end.
Introduction Jane Eyre was written by a famous English writer, Charlotte Bronte in 1847 [1] . The novel revolves around a woman named Jane Eyre and is more of an autobiography of the protagonist. Charlotte Bronte narrates the life of Jane Eyre from her childhood to adulthood and writes a detailed account of her whole life and the events that take place in it. The novel has 38 chapters and Bronte narrates the five important stages of Jane’s life starting from her childhood at Gateshead to her reunion with her lover, Mr. Rochester. Since the novel covers most part of the life of Jane Eyre, the reader witnesses the growth of the character and the gradual change in personality. The paper will discuss the three personality traits of the main character, Jane Eyre. Autonomous and Resistant to Abuse The reader knows that Jane Eyre would grow up to be a self sufficient and independent woman because she shows these traits from the very beginning. Jane Eyre appears to have great self esteem even though she is an orphan and has a lot of negative energy and criticism around her in the shape of her aunt and cousins. It is clear that Jane’s aunt despises Jane and leaves no opportunity to abuse her or make her feel worthless. Her cousins are no better and are always troubling her. Even though Jane is defenseless and lone in front of her aunt and cousins, she does not give in to the abuse. She rises above the cruelty and voices her opinion when she calls her cousin a “wicked and cruel boy!” and says “You are like a murderer – you are like a slave-driver – you are like the Roman emperors!” [2] . Jane Eyre is independent from the very beginning of the novel and does not hesitate to say what is on her mind. Freedom and Equality An orphan child who does not receive much affection in the early years of life usually grows up to be rather timid and has a sense of inequality. However, Jane, even after having an abusive and affectionless childhood demands equality and freedom as an adult. She does not hesitate to fall in love with a man who is of a much higher status, Mr. Rochester. She demands from him equal respect and is not willing to give up her freedom at any cost which is apparent when she refuses to be with Mr. Rochester and says “Do you think because I am poor, obscure, plain, and little, I am soulless and heartless?… I have as much soul as you, — and full as much heart!…it is my spirit that addresses your spirit; just as if both has passed through the grave, and we stood at God’s feet, equal, — as we are!” [3] (Bronte 2008, 291). These lines reflect her desire for equality and freedom in society. Genuine and Loving Even though Jane Eyre has been through a lot of abuse and troubles in her life and has always had trouble relating to people, her heart is still warm and her affection for people is genuine. The hard realities of her life and miserable life experiences fail to fill her heart with hatred and she is still able to fall in love with Mr. Rochester. The purity of her love for him is evident in the end when she reunites with Mr. Rochester even after finding out about his condition. Bibliography Bronte, Cha
What are the author’s stated goals? What are the events and issues explored? What is the explicit or implicit thesis pursued? Paul Cohen sought to explore how history is written with the aim of influencing the republic of learning to adopt his philosophy. This is achieved by exploring what he terms as the “Boxers Uprising” in China. To support his thesis, he illustrates to the reader how the events affected those involved and how history has been written to have an impact on others who were not directly involved in the incidents. How history is written depends on the position of the historian. Cohen stated, “When good historians write history, their primary objective is to construct based on the evidence available, as accurate and truthful an understanding of the past as possible. That is, Mythologizers in a sense do the reverse” (Cohen 213). He explores a wide range of issues and events. He comprehensively addresses the Boxer Uprising in China. However, the author is not fundamentally interested in what transpired but is exploring the ways that history is written. In this regard, the way history is written is his primary concern and makes it an issue in the book. To address the issue, he reflects on the events and incidents in the past to illustrate his point. He pursues the thesis that history can only be written in three diverse and unique forms. He states that there are three types of historical awareness. These include history as an incident. He asserts that proficient historians write this type of account. The second
Introduction Globalization has proven many advantages and disadvantages to various countries, nations and ethnicities. However, as everybody else feel the impact of Chinese products penetrating even the poorest and most remote areas of third world countries and English become the language that must, power and representation seem to still be concentrated to certain nationalities and countries. This paper through the works of Guillermo Gomez-Pena will try to provide close critical analysis with reference to questions of globalization, power and representation. Gomez-Pena was born in Mexico City. He is considered an interdisciplinary artist/writer who came to the US in 1978. He has been exploring cross-cultural issues with the use of performance, multilingual poetry, journalism, video, radio, and installation art. He has created lots of stir and his performance work and critical writings helped develop debates on cultural diversity, identity, and US-Mexico relations. Gomez-Peña’s works shall be discussed in this essay in a detailed close critical analysis with reference to questions of globalization, power and representation. Discussion “Sons of Border Crisis”, Performance art, 1990 video short In short video performances directed by Isaac Artenstein, Guillermo Gómez-Peña confronts Mexican-American culture clashes, stereotypes, and the Fourth World or immigrants bringing out what researchers and educators publish in a language that could easily be understood by the masses, and popular culture. Gomez-Peña speaks through a bullhorn or on the airwaves of mock-station Radio Latino FM and broadcasts parodied messages that will not be silenced. His comic delivery of comparisons such as “tacos without salsa” and “art without ideas” is tart and sharp with just the perfect irreverence for everyone. Pointed statements such as “thanks to marketing and not to civil rights, we are the new generation,” typify his sarcasm and wit that is genuinely Gomez-Pena. The taped seven series monologues include Son of Border Crisis, El Post-Mojado, The Mexican Fly, Dear Californian, Employer Sanctions, The Year of the Yellow Spider, and The Year of the Hispanic, all of which speak volumes about the plight of Mexican immigrants. In most instances, Gomez-Pena the Mexican-American is clad in his identity-garb of an American-Indian red feather headdress with long hair and exaggerated made-up face complete with tattoos. This costume ascertains the original owners of the land that is contention: the New World, the Americas now the world power but technically controlled by descendants of white European colonizers or invaders. As Schechner (2005) wrote, “The ultimate migration has been from the nation to the identity group. Here Gomez-Peña’s work is still very far ahead of its time. He rejects nationalism of course. But he also subverts identityism in favor of hybridity. GGP is not this or that. He is this and that and that and that.” “Border Brujo”, Performance art; 1990 Border Brujo directed by Isaac Artenstein is one of the tirades of Gomez-Pena on occupation or colo
Multinational corporations entail business entities that operate in various countries across the world. The headquarters of an MNC are based in a given country but the facilities are found in all the regions of operation. This research proposal seeks to analyze the Coca-Cola Company. It is a large multinational corporation that operates in over two hundred countries. The company is among the leading beverage producers across the world that specializes in non-alcoholic drinks. The main reason why the Coca-Cola Company is selected in this research study is to establish the various techniques employed by the company to ensure that it continues to lead in the beverage industry. Coca-Cola has always recorded high level of performance. Therefore, it has market advantage over its competitors. The research questions for this study will mainly focus on determining the overall operations, investment plans, production sites, destination of sales and location choices of the company. Previous researches indicate that the company’s operations are set in a manner that makes it easy for customers to access the products in a convenient manner. This has been facilitated by the existence of a well defined distribution system in all the countries where the company operates. The company has also continued to invest in areas with ready market. It is currently undertaking continuous improvement of its production sites in order to meet the increasing demand. The company uses different methods to establish the location of its branches and the selling regions. This research study is very important in the sense that it will help new investors who wish to deal with similar products to have adequate understanding on how to undertake the process. Finally, this research will rely on information from different sources such as books, articles, and journals.
Business Innovation and Value Add Proposition Reconsidering some of the recent events that shook the business world either with a dazzling performance of some of the mature entrepreneurs, or with a rapid downfall of the world’s renewed companies and business people, one must mention the notorious Harvey Norman Model (Roth, 2011). It has not been even a decade since the efficacy of the model was questioned, yet the controversy concerning the use of the model that Norman suggested has been blown to the cosmic proportions. By taking a closer look at the origin of the proposed model, its specifics and mechanics, as well as evaluating its strengths and weaknesses, one can possibly check whether the charges preferred to Harvey Norman’s brainchild are legitimate. Despite the claims that Harvey Norman Model is practically unsustainable because of its inflated prices and the fact that it feeds of the fraud the Australian market, its validity remains to be discussed, since it might actually lead to positive outcomes by expanding the company and providing the customer with better products and services. According to the existing descriptions of the specifics of the Harvey Norman Model, the guiding principle of the enterprise lies in allowing the numerous franchisees operate the largest part of the company and, therefore, shape the company’s policies, management, production process and retail according to their tastes (Koch, 2006, p. 86). When thinking about the negative effects of using the proposed model, one must mention that it lacks flexibility, since there is no cohesion between the actions of the franchisees and, therefore, no opportunity to change the course of the company strategies once the need arises. The strategy also has a number of weak points that have led to its instability and have exposed the company to a threat of losing not only its influence, but also its money and, therefore, going completely bust. According to the assumptions provided by the market retail experts in 2005, the key problem with the suggested strategy as for its value add proposition was that it did not allow the franchisees to have the same freedom of actions. Therefore, the strategy lacks flexibility with providing services to the customers, which results in the dissatisfaction of the latter. Finally, the fact that each of the franchisees sets his/her own prices for the services, which often results in the dissatisfaction of the suppliers, who are paid insultingly low, adds to the disadvantages of
Healthcare services in the UAE do not meet international standards. The UAE healthcare industry experiences different challenges as discussed in this article. One of the challenges is the disparity in healthcare costs whereby different doctors have varying consultation fees. Besides, the cost of medical care is escalating speedily coupled with insufficient hospital beds. The UAE’s population is growing rapidly and the available four public and twenty-one private hospitals are not enough. Additionally, Saberi (2014) notes that doctors in this region require numerous tests, which in some cases are unnecessary. Patients view this trend as a rip off meant to cater for the new machines that hospitals have bought. The other issues include expensive drugs and long waiting time for patients before meeting a practitioner. Saberi (2014) adds that the UAE citizens lack sufficient information on risk factors that predispose individuals to sicknesses. Reference Saberi, M. (2014). How robust is Dubai health care system? Gulf News. Web.