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I visited the Museum of the University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia at 33 rd and Spruce Streets, on November 29. I was fortunate that the family I was visiting was willing to take me downtown, although they were nervous about the parking. There was just time enough to see the Mediterranean collection. This museum combines a very old building with a very new section housing Classical objects. This is serious research and teaching collection, and some objects are missing due to having been removed for study or classroom demonstration. There is little effort at flashiness or excitement. The labels are small and use difficult and technical vocabulary. However, the objects are very interesting and are not just limited to art. The most intriguing object was the beautifully preserved floor of mosaic tiles (Anonymous, Theseus Mosaic, 300). The exhibit clearly demonstrated Roman floor construction, which differs substantially from modern techniques. Whereas modern tiles are thin and laid on a bed of cement, Roman tiles were many inches tall. With several inches of material below the surface, the floor was very, very sturdy. It would carry heavyweights. It was also built to last. This reminds the viewer that the Romans thought of their empire in very long-range terms. They built for centuries, not for a few years. They expected to be in control forever or very near, walking on and using these exceedingly well-built and sturdy floors. This long-term approach to the construction of something as routine as a floor reflects their view of themselves as set apart and destined for long term greatness. It also coincides with their origin myth of the she-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus. The Romans saw themselves as special and set to stay that way. They managed to maintain control of a huge geographic area, even though, as Keith Hopkins puts it, they retained the administration of a city-state (Hopkins, 1983, p. xi). The museum research staff has more to stay on this floor. The boat represents Theseus sailing home from the Minoan Labyrinth. Donald White notes that the mosaic may have been from the floor of a tomb. He suggests that the image represented the freeing of the soul from the dead body, just as Theseus was liberated from the prison of the Labyrinth in Crete (White, 2003). This reveals the Romans’ rather sophisticated idea of the soul and its potential survival. Without understanding the significance of the Labyrinth, a part of Roman literature and perhaps part of cult activities, the mosaic would just look like an ordinary fishing scene. Another precious object is a tiny glass vessel called an Aryballos (Anonymous, Aryballos, 300). It is beautiful, but it is also valuable because it shows how delicate and lovely Roman life could be. Romans apparently devoted a great deal of attention and resources to the finer things in life. This reflects the immense wealth the Romans collected from their provinces. Raymond Goldsmith suggests that the Roman income from their provincial posses
Handle flight control (controlling the filling of the flight) Airlines have found Yield Management to be extremely useful in most of their operations. This was after the realization that a lot of revenues were lost due to cases where a plane would leave with some seats unoccupied. The management of Emirate airlines has a duty of ensuring that all the planes leave at the scheduled time. Passengers should not be kept waiting because a flight has been rescheduled or such other related cases. The management has no mandate to extend the schedule. The product offered by the airlines is highly perishable. When a flight goes without some of the seats being occupied, the value of the seats would be lost because it is not possible to store this product for future use. Yield management gained popularity in mid 1980’s. This was a blessing to this firm. During this time, the management of the plane was struggling to ensure that fixed assets of the firm were put in maximum use. Airline companies realized that their profits were reduced. This was because some of the seats were not utilized in some flights. They wanted to mechanisms through which they could reverse this trend in the market without hurting their customers in the market. Yield Management is highly beneficial in understanding consumer behaviour in the market. The airline management must be able to anticipate, understand and influence the behaviour of the consumer in the market. This is done with the aim of ensuring that the profits of the organization is maximised out of the fixed asserts. Proponents of this policy hold that Yield Management is concerned with the management of revenues out of the inventories of a firm. They argue that Yield management is not only beneficial to the airline firms. A number of other industries also directly depend on Yield Management for proper management of their products. For yield management to be applicable, the following concepts must apply.  1. Presence of a fixed volume of resources available for sale.  2. The resources on sale must be perishable. In this respect, the products on sale must have a timeline beyond which the product would lose its value. Given the above characteristics, it is evident that an airline would have substantial benefit from Yield Management because it has the above three value. The seats in a plane available for use by the travellers are fixed. The management can neither reduce nor increase this volume. The seats are highly perishable. If the plane leaves without passengers occupying all the seats, the value for the seats would be lost. For instance, a traveller from London to Manchester city who has urgency would be willing to pay premium prices when using a flight. On the other hand, a traveller from the same place to the same destination who has no urgency would only be convinced to use the plane if it charges a lower fee. Given the above criteria, it is apparent that such other industries like hospitality, Car rentals and intercity buses would also find yield management highly relevant in maximizing their profits. This study focuses on the airline industry, with Emirate Airlines b
The three pieces under analysis depict poets’ love for nature and attitude towards life and death. Each of the authors writes in blank verse that is one of the most powerful forms of poetry. Although devoid of rhyme, the pieces are rhythmic and reflect the most intimate thoughts and observations of the authors. Each of the three poems may be divided into several sections. In “Frost at Midnight,” there are five stanzas. In the first section, the narrator depicts the serenity of a frosty night and lets the audience realize that the narrator is the author himself (Coleridge 1-15). In the second stanza, the narration line moves from calmness to motion (Coleridge 16-23). The third part moves the readers to the narrator’s reverie of his childhood (Coleridge 24-44). The fourth stanza shifts the focus from the stranger to the narrator’s baby (Coleridge 45-65). In the fifth section, the narrator admits that there are things to be appreciated in winter (Coleridge 66-75). Wordsworth’s “Lines” is divided into six stanzas. In the first section, the narrator describes that five years have passed since the last time he was in the place he is visiting (Wordsworth 1-22). The second part describes the speaker’s feelings during the five years that had passed (Wordsworth 23-49). The third stanza is short but meaningful: the narrator contemplates on the uselessness of memories (Wordsworth 50-57). The fourth section moves the readers back to the narrator’s impressions of his visit to the place (Wordsworth 58-99). The fifth stanza is a detailed description of why the author loves nature (Wordsworth 100-111). In the sixth part, the narrator remarks that even if he had not been able to notice nature’s beauty, he would not have neglected such feelings as kindness and sympathy (Wordsworth 111-159). Bryant’s “Thanatopsis” is divided into eleven parts: lines 1-8, 9-13, 14-21, 22-30, 31-37, 38-45, 46-50, 51-57, 58-66, 67-72, 73-81. In each of them, the narrator moves from describing death to admiring nature and its beauty. Coleridge’s and Wordsworth’s poems are similar because they both are odes to nature and its numerous aspects that stir people’s souls. The difference in these two pieces is that Coleridge’s narrator addresses his baby son whereas Wordsworth’s speaker is all by himself. Also, the events in Coleridge’s poem occur within one night while Wordswor
Interpersonal relationships are very significant in terms of critically understanding the complexities involved in handling relationships in the corporate world. This type of relationship is composed of an individual relating to another person or group of friends or relatives. Interpersonal relationships’ health is critical in terms of determining the level of intimacy between an individual and another or other groups of people. Northouse & Northouse (1998) propose that interpersonal relationships can influence other relationships, and in turn, influence interpersonal communication. This is true because a healthy interpersonal relationship sets a platform for healthy interpersonal communication. This means that in a situation whereby an individual’s relationship with another is healthy, then, there is a likelihood that their interpersonal communication will exhibit the same pattern. This makes interpersonal relationships very significant in a professional set-up such as organizations (Arnold & Boggs, 1999). In terms of future professional practice, I would ensure that I observe the following strategies to enhance my interpersonal communication based on the knowledge about the significance of interpersonal relationships: Avoidance of conflicts- this is useful in terms of maintaining healthy relationships. In as much as conflicts are inevitable in relationships, it should be noted that an attempt to avoid situations that would put the interpersonal relationship between the client and I to strain can be avoided. This will enhance my interpersonal relationship with the client; secondly, quick conflict resolution. Due to the importance of interpersonal communication between the client and me, it would be necessary to urgently deal with any form of misunderstanding or disagreement that might act as a hindrance to effective interpersonal communication in terms of professional practice (World Health Organization, 2007). Reference List Northouse, P. G., & Northouse, L. L. (1992). Health communication: Strategies for health professionals (2nded).Sydney: Prentice-Hall. World Health Organization (2007). Guidelines for Medical Record and Clinical Documentation. Web.
According (Sullivan) post regarding the Tuesday announcement by Bidden administration, there will no longer be a mass arrest of undocumented workers during the enforcement of operations at US businesses. The announcement will reverse to Trump administration policy that required the deportation of illegal immigrants (Sullivan). Nonetheless, Mayorkas Alejandro, the secretary of homeland security, stated that the worksite raids would mainly target unscrupulous employers. The reprobate employers have been exploiting illegal workers, imposing unsafe working conditions, and carrying out illegal activities, which go unreported by the unauthorized workers out of fear of deportation or arrest (Sullivan). He further requested recommendations from immigration department agencies to identify agreements and policies affecting the enforcement of labor laws and make adjustments on the areas of concern. Get Woke I chose this current news due to the hard tussle that the US government has been having in responding to illegal immigrants. Workplace raids and arrests of undocumented immigrants have been criticized for a long time by immigration advocates. The harassment of illegal immigrants has always spread fear among workers and discouraging workers from reporting incidence of labor violations out of the fear that they would be arrested and deported (Hackman). The news shall relieve millions of illegal immigrants because they will no longer be prioritized for deportation. Moreover, because the enforcements will focus on the unscrupulous employers exploiting labor while providing unsafe working conditions, better workplace conditions will play a role. Consequently, unauthorized workers will now have the confidence to report the victimization and frustrations they are subjected to in the workplace. The new policy order will affect both the illegal immigrant workers and the fraudulent and exploitative employers who use unsavory means to obtain cheap labor (Hackman). In the past, business groups have been very supportive of the policies and measures of curbing workplace raids. However, most employers are likely to retreat with the new move since they will be impacted directly. Pursuing the employers marks the onset of new compliance standards, and supporting workers to report mistreatments in the workplace is likely to reinforce president Biden’s initiative and make employers more responsible. Be Woke Firstly, the announcement will contribute immensely towards the integrity of most employers in the sense that it is going to push employers to pursue only documented immigrants for labor without putting excessive pressure on the illegal immigrants trying to make a living. Secondly, when unethical employers recruit illegal employees, they create an unfair labor market by making it hard for the authorized workers to find jobs paying a living wage (Sullivan). Lastly, I am not surprised by the topic because it is something that I have waited for a long to happen. I ha
Executive pay is one of the debates and controversial issues in management because of diverse principles and compensation schemes applied to executives and CEOs. There are two opposite positions about this problem: some people suppose that executives are overpaid while other employees receive low salaries for their work; on the other hand, critics admit that CEOs’ performance and managerial skills allow companies to perform and increase their revenues (Balsam, 2002). Executive pay systems in many US companies have evolved very little in the past fifty years. In the early postwar period, personnel practices moved away from individual appraisals and toward attaching pay to the job, using formal job evaluation techniques, rather than to the worker. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the importance of job evaluations continued to grow, as they were a central issue in the comparable-worth or pay-equity controversies (Balsam, 2002). Profit-sharing and other gain-sharing plans were widely touted in the 1980s and have grown in some companies. But the proportion of current pay that is based upon such variable elements remains extremely small, averaging under 5 percent. In general, pay for performance is considered a means of achieving equity through adjusting the individual’s pay to his contributions. In executive pay, attention concentrates on those means that can serve for evaluating these contributions, a variety of measures focusing on inputs such as seniority, education, skill level, or his outputs and performances (Balsam, 2002). Researchers express doubts about the ability of external and internal pay comparability, job evaluation, and pay for performance to approximate pay policy to the proclaimed goal of achieving a measure of justice in pay. These may be useful tools in many respects but their real usefulness regarding pay equity is doubtful for several reasons. Regarding executive pay comparisons, it is observed that in actual practice wage comparisons are, in essence, a tool for preserving customary wage relationships (Balsam, 2002). Moreover, it is widely recognized that to make wage comparisons an effective tool in a pay policy aiming at pay fairness, much factual information is needed on the comparison referents used by employees, which employing organizations. Social comparison theory suggests that CEO compensation is based on “opinions, attitudes, abilities, and self-perceptions. When making comparisons, individuals usually use others for comparison who are seen as slightly more skilled or higher paid than t
Introduction Many factors, either internal or external, to individuals, drive how specific individuals act or behave. Although to some extent, one can guess the reasons behind the exhibition of certain behavioral patterns by individuals, in most instances, the same is a complicated undertaking. This is because different individuals have different factors, which drive there daily lifestyles and perceptions that they have of specific life issues and occurrences. In this regard, such factors or impels behind individuals’ behavior is what primarily makes a motivation. In common life scenarios, the majority of individuals perform best when they have expectations of some external rewards; however, the case is different when it comes to individuals whose acts are for personal satisfaction and achievement. For example, in job scenarios, the majority of workers’ performance depends on the number of remuneration gains managements have promised them. The case may be different when it comes to people with the heart to serve; mostly charity workers, due to variations of factors that determine the exhibition of their behaviors. Motivation Personal achievement and internal rewards (intrinsic motivation) are the main drives behind most individuals’ conduct, however; to some extent, external factors (extrinsic motivation) also have a role to play when it comes to the exhibition of specific conduct. Therefore, motivation is a combination of factors that make individuals act in certain ways whereby, the ultimate goal is the desire to realize some end attainments (McClelland, 1987, pp.3-6). Majority of sustaining achievements happen as a result of the natural need to perform, primarily because individuals who perform about their inherent drives will always have high self-esteem than those whose actions depend on external factors. Sources of Motivation The need to act or behave in a specific manner depends on many factors that are either internal or external to an individual. It is important to note here that, motivation is two way that is, individuals not only act in a specific manner because they expect something good out of their actions, but rather sometimes others may act to avoid objects that cause displeasure and discomfort. This is the case when it comes to painful experiences. On the other hand, it is also necessary to note that, the exhibition of certain behavioral patterns can be as a result of self-centered feelings or in some cases respect of specific living ideals. Personal set goals are the main basis of most individuals’ motivation. This is because; it is out of achieving specific goals that individuals develop their self-worth. This case is common in most school scenarios, whereby students struggle to achieve, goals they had promised themselves, parents, and teachers. Although this is the case, it is important to note here that, the need or impel to accomplish can be be
The introduction The fundamentals of the books While comparing children’s books, I would like you to become familiar with the history of their appearance. Thus, the first book I want to discuss is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe written by famous novelist C. S. Lewis. It should be pointed out that a fantasy novel was written in the early fifties. Generally, I would like to state that the plot of the novel is to be considered in relation to socialization issues. The second book I want to analyze is Harry Potter . This book is of the same genre as the previous one. It is a fantasy novel written by J. K. Rowling. Generally, there are seven books written about the adventures of a wizard – Harry Potter. In my opinion, the key themes of the novel seem to be culture, identity and power. The body The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe There is a need to consider the importance of each book in detail. Let’s start from the novel written in 1950. I would like to draw the readers’ attention to the fact that Lewis’s book can be analyzed from different perspectives. For instance, the list of the characters the author provides us with, gives us an opportunity to suppose that there are the gender roles the novelist created, which form the children’s views in relation to the basic characteristics both sexes should possess. In other words, one can make a conclusion that sex differences in the novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe seem to be one of the most important themes, which should be analyzed. So, the main characters the author describes in his book are Lucy Pevensie, Edmund Pevensie, Susan Pevensie, Peter Pevensie, The White Witch, Tumnus, The Professor, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, Maugrim, Father Christmas, Mrs. Macready, and Giant Rumblebuffin. Generally, Lewis said that the main character of his story was Peter Pevensie. In my opinion, this character seems to be special, as his intentions to protect his siblings play a significant role in children’s comprehension what a real man should be. In other words, it is obvious that the author relies on a special psychological approach, which forms and determines the children’s attitudes in relation to the intrinsic characteristics of males. The fact that the events described in the book took place during the World War II allows us to suppose that the author wanted children also to become familiar with the realities of life. Thus, it seems that, on the one hand, the novel is fantastic, – it is written for children to entertain them; on the other hand, a fantasy novel is a serious book, as it form