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Do you think that Levi’s was correct to keep the Levi Strauss name on its Signature line? Or would it have been better off creating a completely new brand name? Present both sides of the case. Take and justify a position. Levi’s decision to keep the brand name sounds reasonable, seeing how it is easily recognizable. Even though the company has little experience in designing sports clothes, which the results of its partnership with NASCAR show, it still remains a household name associated with quality, which the company should use in their further marketing projects. What do you think Levi’s image is among the fol- lowing? What are the marketing implications of your response? Levi’s popularity among different social strata, as well as different age groups, varies, seeing how the legend behind the brand might be in chord with one type of the target audience and at the same time fail to satisfy the needs of another type.  1. Tween girls might not be that interested in Levi’s products, as the company clearly targets practicality instead of fashion.  2. Tween boys, on the contrary, maybe more inclined to buying Levi’s products, since the latter are known for their durability and, therefore, will not be torn in an active game.  3. Teenage girls may be interested in the brand more than tween ones since the former will most likely take relatively low prices for Levi’s goods into account.  4. Much like tween boys, teenage boys can be attracted by the durability of the product.  5. As some young women note, Levi lacks its own signature style, which makes it rather doubtful that the company will be able to attract many young women. However, it should be noted that, with such a partner as NASCAR, Levi will finally be able to identify itself with a particular style of clothing, sportswear in particular. Therefore, it can be expected that young women preferring sports style in their choice of clothes will pick Levi.  6. As has been stressed above, the lack of a definitive feature is what sets Levi way back in the line of jeans producing companies. As a result, young men also prefer other companies to Levi when it comes to buying jeans and related clothes. However, with the introduction of a sportswear line, Levi will have the potential to have young men among their range of customers as well.  7. It would be a mistake to consider that the new strategy will exclude women aged 36–55 from the list of the company’s customers; on the contrary, with a reasonable marketing strategy and advertising program, Levi can link the concept of sport with the idea of retaining youthful looks and being in trim; thus, Levi’s products will appeal to the specified audience.  8. Likewise, Levi will be able to recycle the idea of being young and sporty with the male population aged 36–55 successfully. Do you believe that Levi’s brand is as “elastic” as Levi’s executives believe it is? Or, have they “overstretched” the name with the Signature line? Despite the fact that the idea of the Signature Line does seem somewhat risky, it is still hardly believable that Le
Introduction The recent global financial crisis happened between the years 2007 and 2008 that was a serious threat to the financial markets in the United States and the rest of the world. The previous global financial crisis was during the great depression of the1930’s. The decrease in consumer’s wealth and decline of the economic activities were attributed to the global financial crisis, wounding up leading businesses and companies in the world. Decrease in the wealth of consumers was estimated in trillions of US dollars. The downturn of the economic activities led to the 2008-2012 global recession and contributed to the European sovereign debt crisis. Some of the causes of financial crisis resulted from government policies having promoted easier access to loans for borrowers and encouraged home ownership. In addition, the policies in place caused overvaluation of the mortgage loan assuming that the prices for houses would continue to increase. The indicators of financial crisis in the financial institutions occurred when they lacked enough capital to secure their financial commitments Due to the financial crisis, financial institutions collapsed, the performance of the stock markets declined, and most of the banks were assisted by the government to write off their debts. In finding the solution to the financial crisis, people’s concern was that many who were responsible for the financial problems were the ones who were bailed out. The global financial crisis meltdown affected most people in the world, and no one could escape its effects. The housing sector could not avoid the impacts that came along with the global financial crisis. The main causes that made the effects of the global crisis so severe in the housing sector were caused by the influential people who supported that economic model and did not incorporate the view of the others Imp
Introduction European history from 1500 onwards is typified by the interplay of two great religions that dominated the region, namely Christianity and Islam. In about the same time period, the history of Asia had a more varied tapestry with Hinduism, Islam, Confucianism and Christianity synergizing and at times opposing each other over the vast landscape that make up the Asian Continent. Great strides in human thought, arts, science and technology were made during the period under review that lead to far reaching consequences globally. This essay aims to compare and contrast the affairs of man on the two continents in the period 1500 -1789 A.D. Political Organization The year 1500 A.D ushered in the beginnings of a revival of fortunes for the Christian world in Europe. After the Fall of Constantinople in 1453 A.D, the Ottoman Empire ruled much of Europe. The triumphant Muslim domination continued in 1529 A.D which saw the Ottomans knocking at the doors of Vienna and remained so till the Battle of Lepanto, 1571 A.D after which the Ottomans declined in relation to the Christians. In Asia, Islam spread its political control in far reaches of the continent. According to Encyclopedia Britannica online, the Mughals were a “Muslim dynasty that ruled most of northern India from the early 16th to the mid-18th century.” Thus Islam had a geographical spread extending from Istanbul to most part of North and Central India. Across both continents, Monarchy was the dominant form of governance that continued till the French Revolution in 1789 A.D which heralded the advent of Democracy. Effects of Geography The era was very much an age of exploration. The imperatives of geography and wind patterns soon had their concurrent effect on the political affairs of the world. While Asia, being the largest continent saw a preponderance of ‘Continental approach’ to expansion, the smaller Europe saw a mix of ‘Continental’ and ‘Maritime’ approach to expansion. Easterly winds off Britain’s West coast helped them deploy faster and thus rule the seas around Europe. The British quickly learnt how to master the seas as the great historian Alfred Thayer Mahan notes: The powerful East India Company, founded in 1602, had built up in Asia an empire, with possessions taken from the Portuguese. Mistress in 1650 of the Cape of Good Hope, which guaranteed it a stopping-place for its ships, it reigned as a sovereign in Ceylon, and upon the coasts of Malabar and Coromandel. It had made Batavia its seat of government, and extended its traffic to China and Japan. (Mahan, 1890, Chapter II). Favorable Atlantic wind patterns saw the Spanish conquer most of South America. It is a testament of this period that even today the entire continent of South America (except Portuguese speaking Brazil) speaks Spanish. Europeans used geography to their advantage and soon conquered most of the known world. The period 1500 to 1789 is also known as the age of colonialis
Introduction Turkey is one of the fastest growing emerging markets with immense business opportunities. However, it has numerous risks that should be addressed. This paper will analyze the risks that are associated with investing in Turkey. Economic Risks First, economic growth has declined from 9.2% in 2010 to 3.3% in 2013 (World Bank, 2014). This decline is mainly attributed to the country’s reliance on export earnings, which reduced due to poor economic performance in the Eurozone. Economic growth is not expected to exceed 4% in the medium-term. Thus, growth in corporate profits will be limited if economic growth remains low. Second, Turkey depends on volatile external capital, which includes short-term loans and non-resident deposits (KPMG, 2013). The persistence of the European crisis is likely to hinder access to external funding. This poses high liquidity risks to the country’s financial system in terms of limited access to credit. Finally, Turkey’s inflation rate has remained above 6% since 2012 (World Bank, 2014). High inflation will reduce purchasing power, thereby reducing demand for various products. Moreover, the cost of borrowing will increase as commercial banks raise lending interest rates to avoid losing the value of their money. Political Risks First, the conflict between the government and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) is a threat to political stability. If PKK continues to use violence, business activities are likely to be disrupted, thereby causing losses to investors. Second, the regulatory framework in Turkey is weak. Key regulatory agencies such as the BRSA and the EMRA, which regulate the banking industry and the energy sector respectively, are being controlled by their respective ministries (KPMG, 2013). This denies the regulators independence by exposing them to political influence. Third, the level of corruption in Turkey is high (KPMG, 2013). This increases the cost of doing business since investors have to bribe government officials to obtain basic services such as business registration. Finally, Turkey is not likely to get access to the EU market as a member country due to its poor democracy and strained relationship with Syria. This will deny local companies the opportunity to serve the lucrative EU market. Social Risks High unemployment rate and rising inequality in income distribution are likely to cause social unrest (KPMG, 2013). Moreover, aggregate demand and economic growth will reduce in future if unemployment rate remains high. Another social risk is the difficulty in finding senior personnel with high experience. This forces foreign companies to incur high costs by employing expats. Horizon and Future Expectations Economic growth is expected to improve in the long-run since the government is already implementing an expansionary fiscal policy (KPMG, 2013). Access to external capital is also expected to improve in the medium-term as the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve Bank continue to pursue expansionary monetary policies. Since the government is increasing its expenditure to spur economic growth, inflation rate is expected to remain high in the medium-term. The threat to poli
Introduction This paper is aimed at presenting an exploration of the reinterpretations of the stylistics period of the Ancient Greek epitomized in the architecture of the ancient Greece. The study entails the tracing of the patterns and features of the ancient architecture in modern designs. The study will take a significant thrust in analysing particular architectural designs of ancient Greek as way of establishing the influence of ancient architecture in contemporary in building. Present a timeline based exploration of global architectural history spanning from 3,500 B.C.E to date. The scholars have underscored the significance of “links, influences and contrasts of the architectural progressions in history”. Francis D.K. Ching et al (2007). Any attempts at exploring global historical architecture will not be complete without the consideration of the significantly influential Greek architecture on modern building designs. Existent knowledge of Ancient Greek architecture has been obtained the period of 550-500BC as well as what is known as the Periclean era spanning 450-430 BC. A significant part of the knowledge of ancient Greek building designs and models has also been obtained from the Classical period of 430 – 400 BC. Francis D.K. Ching et al (2007) note, “Some nuances on the characteristics of ancient Greek have been obtained from the Roman architecture which is largely known to have drawn significant influence from Greek architecture” Wood was the common material used in Greek building constructions. Wood was used for construction structures such as roof beams. Other forms of matter such plaster were also used in the making of components like sinks as well as bath tubs. For wall structures builders used unbaked brick and for exquisite designs builders used limestone and marble. Limestone and marble were also used in palatial temple designs as well as in public buildings. William Rostoker et al (1981) outline, “The Greek are known to be some of very architecturally aesthetic community hence the heavy reliance on material like bronze and ornaments and other metals for decorative building detailing” Building forms of the Classical period era can be classified into five types of structure which are funerary, recreational, civic, domestic and religious. Main body Architectural historians have preserved some of image and drawings artifacts of various ancient Greek architectural designs viewed as yardsticks for particular ancient Greek architectural categories. One of the highly esteemed relics of Greek History is the artifacts of the ‘Stoa of Attalos’. The Greek term ‘Stoa’ was used in ancient Greek architecture to refer to elements like walkways (known in Greek as porticos) which were made for the public. The Stoa of Attalos is held as one of the outstanding structures of the Athenian Agora. The structure was built under the rule of King Attalos and hence the naming after him. This image shows the inner part of the restored Stoa of Attalos The Image shows t
It is not a secret that what we eat ultimately contributes a great deal to our general fitness. This cuts across all borders be it mental, physical or emotional fitness. As a result, one should be very careful about what they eat and drink because it can either make or break you in the long run. This paper intends to examine some of the popular articles from magazines about nutrition. It becomes evident that there are certain common factors that run through all the nutrition articles. The common messages are identified in this article. To show this, articles by Blonz, Schlosser and Weber will be analyzed. When choosing what to eat each day, there is a need to pay close attention to the different kinds of lifestyles that we lead and the kind of activities that we engage in. For example, are you an athlete, a housewife, an office assistant or a construction worker? Each of these jobs requires a different amount of food each day and different calories to match. An athlete and a construction worker for instance would require more calories in their diet than an office assistant or housewife. This is because they engage in a lot of strenuous activities and so require more energy. The food should also be healthy and balanced. When one fails to pay attention to these factors consequences take place almost immediately or over a given period of time. It is to be noted that some of these consequences can accompany us for a lifetime because they do not have any known cure and so can only be managed. Even though others can be dealt with, the scars they leave behind are not worth it. The commonest consequences that we have as a result of poor food or diet are mainly diseases and general physical complications for example cancer, diabetes and obesity. It can not be overemphasized that one needs to find the right balance between food and exercise. Eating without engaging in some form of exercise is harmful to a normal human being whereas exercise without eating right is also dangerous. The body needs its share of physical activity to enable it to be in proper function and healthy. A number of people perceive exercise to be a preserve of the athlete or of a person obsessed with physical fitness. What they do not realize is that exercise is an activity that requires the participation of everyone. It need not be a complicated regiment so as to qualify as fitness. A simple program that is maintained daily or alternated at intervals could just prove to be efficient for a person’s body and well being. Taking a brisk walk for instance or climbing a flight of stairs instead of taking the elevator or jogging and even swimming are all ways of sustaining a simple yet effective way of keeping the body in balance health wise that is. Schlosser (3-6) helps many people realize the problems associated with fast food and rapidly prepared meals. He highlights and places emphasis on the effects of the kinds of fast foods that people love. It is a very
Introduction The dynamics of an intimate relationship may be the same or vary from one relationship to the other. It all depends on the actual partners in that relationship. The kinds of relationships determine the dynamics that come into play. The purpose partners have in getting into a relationship also plays a role. Discussion In intimate relationships, the dynamics of power are given more focus. A partner who is in control in a relationship matters a lot. Where the man exercises power over the woman, the relationship is most likely to be stable. The man in this relationship will be comfortable as he feels not inferior to the woman. If however the woman is the powerful one in the family, violence is likely to occur because the man will feel inferior. The man will want to compensate for the inferiority through violence (Lamana and Riedman, 2008). Need fulfillment is an important aspect of intimate relationships. In order for partners to be happy, basic needs, emotional needs and social needs have to be met. The partners have to outline ways on how they will provide for their shelter, food and clothing. Money is an important factor in these relationships. Therefore they have to decide on how they will find the money for their basic needs. Secondary needs for instance leisure may also be important. Partners have to decide on what they are comfortable with and avoid what does not work for them. Women value close emotional relationships than men do. Women give more emphasis to the emotional value they get out of a relationship. For a woman to be satisfied and be happy in a relationship her partner has to give her more attention. The partner has to pay attention to how the woman feels about a certain issue. The partner has to ensure that she is not neglected at all costs (Lamana and Riedman, 2008). Love, romance and sex come into play. The partners have to be satisfied and to satisfy each other. Assurance of love is the foundation of an intimate relationship. If love fails, the relationship will be jeopardized. Physical and emotional bonds have to exist between partners. Love provides emotional security to both but especially the female partner. Interpersonal awareness between partners will determine the success of the relationship. The ability to be separate and together is vital. One has to understand the strength and weaknesses of his or her partner. One should be able to accept them how they are. In the relationship also one is supposed to know his or her strengths and weaknesses. Mutual recognition becomes a fundamental factor in the success of an intimate relationship (Schwartz and Scott, 2003). A healthy and vibrant relationship entails being open to one another. No relationship does not have challenges. Talking when one feels that the other partner is not doing the right thing is essential. One should accept to be c
Introduction The word race and ethnicity refers to all natives since they all have their ways of life. This also means that everybody fits into a people group such as Whites, Asians, black because they all have a particular inheritance. Racism and ethnicity come as a result of differences in color, tribe, and beliefs. It mostly happens in churches, learning institutions, workplaces, health care services, and also in politics. In Britain, Africans, mixed heritage, Asians, and the African Caribbean are comprehended as minorities in terms of figures. The Whites in Britain are popular. To emphasize ethnicity, one has to clearly articulate the concept of the entailments of white citizens and to negatively use it to isolate minority races from whites. As a result, even though it is extensively used, the ethnic minority should be shunned as it places the prominence incorrectly on the ethnicity of African Caribbean and Asian. Africans are considered as the mixed heritage natives as they are merely the ones who have ethnicity. By itself, ethnic minority, for all intentions and reasons implies to someone who is segregated, expelled, and redundant in society, since these terms have occupied grossly negative association for minority ethnic groupings in Britain. Race/ ethnicity can be dealt with by the whole world through measures such as: acting justly by applying anti-racism lenses in practicing ethical and fair monetary stewardship, by encouraging the full involvement of native and people of a racial and cultural minority at all levels of the church, predominantly decision-making bodies, by speaking out to the world in support of anti-racism and organize for diversities. All these will help cub racism and enhance a world free of racism. We should not simply consider black and minority ethnic natives as people who deserve reverence and inclusion, but rather discard racism as the transgression of segregation, contempt, and isolation, by gripping and appreciating the reality that God’s children intrinsically share in the self-esteem of the Being of God. Racism is articulated along a linked spectrum, from the informal shameful remark to the brutality of the prison security, from averting skin contact to the starvation of public education in interior towns and reservations, or to the rates of death among babies of color higher than in some developing countries. Racism doesn’t have to be in form of killing, execution camps, or slavery to be general, dangerous yet concurrently treated as of slight significance or as inappropriate by the white majority. Racism may classify groups in different ways. Class in this case is frequently pivotal. The success that is declared among the Asian-Americans and the Jews is bothered just as it is declared incapable of making good amongst Latinos and African Americans. Several Native American nations which have significantly conflicting cultures and languages are compressed into a general Indian left behind by history. Gender too plays a major role in racism; women with ethnic minorities get credited with pliancy even for the white men