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Suppliers Segway HT incorporated four outside partners in the supply and development of components for the wonder product. These partners had specialized expertise on product development impacting on their ability to transform technical inputs in the business model to economic outputs, what Brown (2010) describes as strategic economic advantage over competitors. Reputable partners included silicon sensing systems renown for its supply of silicon micro-machined sensors, pacific scientific which is the manufacturer of high performance motors, Delphi Automotive systems a renown supplier of integrated circuits and smart sensors, and Axicon a leading developer and designer of quiet gear systems. This ensured profit maximization by developing a product with a wide market appeal, making the brand name synonymous with short distance human travels, an important concept in marketing. Brown (2010) identifies this as vertical integration. Afuah (2008) has determined that firms which have technological advantages and have established strong working relationship with suppliers have gained a leadership position in the market against competitors which is evident in the above case study. The firm established strong and reliable working relationship with government agencies, corporations, and the University of Stanford. This reputable institutions provided testing grounds for the products, gave the product a name and an image while risk aversions in regulatory circles were mitigated. These were brilliant strategic management and brand image ideas. Brown (2010) sees these ingenuities as placing the product and the firm in terms of strategic partnerships and suppliers far ahead of the firm’s competitors besides gaining a large market share. Customer value To remain competitive in the market, a product must be unique and address the needs of its consumers. This is demonstrated in the above case study. Segway is a two wheeled, self-balancing, electric powered transporter that is of its kind. In addition to the complex integrated software and hardware, Segway HT had the technological ability to mimic the human body’s ability to balance. In addition, it was small in size and unique. Thus creating and capturing value in customers. Customers will always go for those products that address their needs and wants and from which value for their money is assured. Customers are the core determinants of a successful business. According to Afuah (2008), the firm’s products incorporated such elements as efficiency in product characteristics. Segway HT was designed to accommodate an individual with personal weight while occupying a smaller amount of space thus suitable for a wide variety of customers in America, Asian and the European market. Pricing The product was priced according to customer needs. As a marketing strategy three versions were developed and priced using flexible pricing mechanisms as Pindcky (2008) argues. These were e Series that sold at $ 7000-$ 900, i Series that sold at $4950, and the lighter p Series at $ 2000-$3000. Pindcky (2008) asserts that “profit-maximizing price-cost margin is inversely related to
Preventive Medicine is a practice focusing on protecting, promoting, and maintaining people’s health while reducing morbidity and mortality. The present paper overviews recommendations for a nurse practitioner advising preventative screening for Janice, a 21-year-old female. The woman is sexually active and uses condoms most of the time, and she has never had a pelvic examination before. The paper encourages the nurse practitioner (NP) to offer Janice routine inspections for breast cancer and STDs tests while avoiding pelvic examination. First, breast-cancer observations should be added to yearly checkups. Breast cancer is the most frequent cause of death among women; therefore, clinical breast examinations are pivotal for reducing mortality and morbidity among younger females (Lauby-Secretan et al., 2015). On the one hand, it would also be beneficial for Janice to learn self-examination technics for breast cancer; therefore, the nurse may provide information about self-diagnosis methods. On the other hand, observational studies have not shown significant reduction in mortality rates among women who self-examined themselves of breast cancer. Although this may be due to insufficient evidence, there might be a rationale in not teaching these methods to Janice, as clinical diagnosis is simple and inexpensive and reduces mortality from breast cancer by 10% (Lauby-Secretan et al., 2015). In brief, the nurse should advise yearly clinical breast examinations and provide information about the risks of the omission of such checkups. Second, NP may also encourage yearly HIV and other STDs observations. Even though Janice claims that she is sexually active only with her boyfriend, she is in the age when people often have multiple sexual partners. As Janice claims that she uses condoms only most of the time, therefore, it is more than natural for her and her boyfriend to be vulnerable to HIV and other STDs. Lanier et al. (2014) encourage nurse practitioners to collect sexual history in a more detailed manner and offer sexual education about STDs and unwanted pregnancy. Overall, the efforts combined with yearly HIV and STDs tests considerably decrease mortality and morbidity from the infections; therefore, the NP should perform such practices. A few words must be said about the pelvic examination. Janice has not yet had such a procedure, and evidence shows that there might be no need in the test. American College of Physicians recommends against pelvic exams in asymptomatic non-pregnant women (Qaseem, Humphrey, Harris, Starkey, & Denberg, 2014). Curren
The sculpture is a three-dimensional artistically made work that involves creation by putting into shape different forms of hard or soft materials. It involves the use of a human hand to mold something. The most commonly sculptured materials include stones, wood, clay, marble, paper, metal e.g. iron, bronze, and steel. These materials could be created by modeling, carving, casting, or constructing. The end materials for sculpturing may include representations such as statues, which is an illustration of a person, an animal, action figures, dolls, and many other substances. Apart from sculpture, other forms of art include painting, architecture, music, drama, literature, drawing, and film. There are different types of sculptures including kinetic sculptures, which involve features of substantial movement, a statue representing an animal, a person, or event, freestanding sculpture that can be observed from any direction, relief sculpture e.g. sunken relief, site-specific art sculpture, and jewelry. In the whole history of human life, the sculpture has been recognized as the most classic and important form of art that has been used in documentation. This is because it involves the use of human hands in addition to the sculptural skills and the basic sculptural tools. Sculptural work has been confirmed to be universal as compared to other forms of art. Unlike other forms of art, the sculpture was found in ancient civilizations such as the Roman Empire, ancient Egypt, American empires including other tribes in Polynesia and Amazon jungle (Castedo, 1969). The art of sculpture is currently found all over the world. As compared to other forms of art, it is mostly used in making statues of prominent persons, animals, and events. Sculpture in most cases comes after painting. Of all the known forms of art, including painting sculpture is the most decent. Unlike painting, it does not require extreme inventiveness. This is because sculpture is always assisted by nature while the art of painting requires the painter to formulate a process in which very complex and imperative facts are involved. Nevertheless, the art of sculpture does not need the replication of colors, as does the art of painting. Since the art of sculpture involves the use of materials that can be transfigured it is taken to be one of the simplest. Thus, most public art is a sculpture. The art of sculpture is logically superior to any other art that relies on drawing. This is because sculpture is three-dimensional and thus has a number of outlooks that must be uniformly made. Sculptures are also more real as compared to drawings. They are tangible, movable, and more satisfying as compared to drawings. For instance, if a person wants to see a figure of some prominent person he or she will be more satisfied when presented with a statue than when presented with a drawing. In most cases, sculptors use recycled materials when making sculptures thus considered cost-effective as compared to othe
Introduction In the Middle East, Judaism is synonymous with the state of Israel. The country and the religion are completely inseparable. Of all the Middle-Eastern states, Judaism is practiced almost exclusively in Israel. 74.9% of the population identifies as Jewish (Israel Central Bureau of Statistics t. 1). 26.5% of those identify themselves as Orthodox. 10%, known as Haredim, are a part of the Ultra-Orthodox movement. 3.9% and 3.2% named themselves Conservative or Reform Jews respectively (Ettinger par. 4). Only isolated communities exist outside the country. The distribution is explained by the unending conflict over between the Palestinians and the Jews over the former Palestine land. That tension was amplified by the Six-Day War when the Israeli forced crushed the opposing Islamic armies. Thus, in the Middle East Judaism is centered in Israel. Main body The Jewish denizens of the Middle East are generally less militant and less aggressive than their Muslim counterparts. On the other hand, Judaism, unlike Christianity, is not completely overshadowed by the Islamic influence in the region. Jewish population actively works with the Western nations to ensure their influence in the region remains significant. Most of the Jews are driven by the concept known as Zionism. It is a movement dedicated to reinstating and maintaining the Jewish dominance on the territories of the historic Land of Israel. The sectarianism within Judaism is limited. Some of the Orthodox groups can sometimes be prone to violence but, for the most part, Jewish people hold similar beliefs, and there are no dramatic schisms like the one between Shia and Sunni Muslims. However, some of the Haredi Jews oppose the idea of Zionism. They condemn the secular nationalism and even state that the creation of Isreal was a sinful act. That does not, however, stop them from creating alliances of convenience with the nationalist groups (Jelen and Wilcox 178). Haredi parties are influential in Israel holding, at some point, 23 of the 71 seats belonging to the ruling majority. Despite their constant disagreements with the official government, the Ultra-Orthodox Movement is influential. Haredim are considered to be the keepers of the Jewish culture and traditions. More moderate Conservative and Reform groups are not largely recognized and have little real weight in the political life of Israel (Ettinger par. 8). While, as a state, Israel seeks to secure its position in the region, the Orthodox movement is detached from the global questions of war and peace. Haredi Jews are even exempt from the compulsory military service since it is considered to be unfit for a modest religious student. Ultra-Orthodox students even receive significant scholarships for their religious studies while the military conscripts only get minimal pay. The main focus of the religious movement is on maintaining the Jewish tradit
Over time the handbag has become a necessity, as well as a fashion symbol for many women. The purse defines a woman, while serving the added purpose of carrying her belongings. The handbag has a history that goes back 2000 years, a history of competing need and status. Handbags were typically carried by men at one time, but now that practice is taboo in many social settings. Women in the past as well as today, use their purses to define themselves or to form a character that they want others to see. In medieval times, women began decorating their belt pouches with jewels and embroidery; the embellishments were a status symbol, an indicator of wealth. The pouches were strapped to a belt under a woman’s clothing. There were slits in her dress that allowed her access to those pockets. Women carried their essentials in their handbags, such as a sewing kit, money, make-up, scissors, smelling salts, snacks, and handkerchiefs. As today, the contents of a woman’s purse were private. When the nineteenth century fashions came about, the bags became an accessory, similar to today’s type of handbag. It was common for women to have several handbags to go with multiple outfits. The modern idea of the handbag came around in the 1920’s. Like previous bags, the 1920’s handbags were meant to be a fashion accessory. However, they had an added meaning of independence and self-reliance; women could go places alone and take care of themselves. Designer purses become the trend in the 1950’s, brand names mattered. With the independence and free-spirited lifestyle of the 1960’s, handbag designers had to reinvent the idea of the handbag. New styles, fabrics, and colors were used to renew an interest in carrying a purse. Women of every age found a renewed interest in the handbag. Handbags were once used by men in the form of leather pouches, and are still used today by some men. However, men typically do not carry a handbag. The main reason that men do not carry purses is because of the social stigma. Purses are labeled as feminine. The typical man does not want to exhibit feminine qualities. A woman’s purse defines her existence and personality. What she carries, the style of bag, the brand of bag, and the contents inside define the owner. One look into a purse can reveal whether or not the woman is organized, prepared, structured, a non-conformist, and can even give some insight into what type of job she has. A methodical woman will carry anything she may need for random occurrences. She will have items such as snacks, medicine, and reading material. A confident woman will have fewer items in her purse; she does not need t
Comparisons The comparison of the common features between the stakeholders of BLC and SPDVC could be seen in terms of the following: Employees Both the companies have large and heterogeneous employee base, whose work contribution is critical for the success of both these companies. The output and motivation levels of employees at every level are important for the successful running of both these companies. Suppliers Both these companies share good rapport and understanding with their vendors and suppliers and practice excellent vendor support and streamlined payment practices. Community welfare Since the growth and prosperity of both these companies are linked with working harmononiously with the local populace and taking care of their needs and aspirations, both these companies have invested heavily in local community welfare and employment generation schemes. Governments In both these companies, respective governments play a crucial role in their supervision of the businesses. In the case of BLC, it is the British Government who needs to protect the company’s interests, since BLC is the second largest property owners in UK, and in case of SPDC, it is the Nigerian Government which holds oil extraction rights in Nigeria, and therefore, SPDC needs to seek permission from this Government before staring exploration of oil or gas in the country. Competitive interests: Both the companies have struck excellent understanding with their competitors and strive to operate within ethical and legal jurisdiction. In the case of SPDC, the controls exercised by Oil Producing and Exporting Countries (OPEC) render control and regulatory aspects in the conduct of business. Contrasts The contrasting factors between the two companies could be envisaged as follows: Principle Shareholders In the case of BLC, the major shares are held by Groups, or individual shareholders. However, SPDC is a subsidiary company of Royal Dutch and Shell Group. The latter also happens to be the main shareholder of Royal Dutch, so, by default, SPDC, becomes a subsidiary of Shell Group also. Community interests BLC being a local company, has robust community settings and offer deeper commitments to local community health and welfare schemes, as compared to SPDC, whose community record needs to be improved. Environmental matters SPDC being in the energy sector, the aspects of pollution and disposal of industrial wastes are major concerns, however, with a good ecological management system in place, this is not a major concern in BLC. “Construction is rigorously managed to achieve efficient and quick completion with the highest health and safety standards.” ( Developments : We Commit to Projects on the Basis of Pre Lets or Anticipated Market Demand, Creating Quality Assets for the Portfolio . 2008). Employees At BLC, employee
Novels that have the same literary significance as Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein are bound to have an abundance of themes and to cover a broad intellectual territory. In addition, every critical reading can locate some additional themes that repeatedly occur in the text, but the author had no intention of incorporating them. Of course, Frankenstein, as a text that is often reread and reanalyzed by critics, has been found to hold an abundance of themes. In this essay, I discuss some of the themes that have been identified by the critics whose works have been collected in Norton’s critical edition devoted to this novel from the literary canon. In the novel, Mary Shelley tackles rather profound and challenging subjects such as the problem of egoism. The conflict between egoism and altruism and the status of the two forces in human nature is still rather puzzling. However, Shelley seems to take a rather strong stance in favor of the idea that egoism is the primal force that humans cannot control. Hence, all the dangerous human creations are in reality products of egoistic drives. Poovey (346) writes, “More in keeping with the 18 th century moralists than with either William Goldwin or Percy Shelley, Mary Shelley characterizes innate desire not as neutral or benevolent but as quintessentially egoistical”. In other words, Shelley seems to think that humans are driven by egoistic forces, which is why Victor does not consider the potential moral and other consequences of his actions. Victor is moved only by his egoistic impulse to create something unique. Next, Shelley deals with the theme of imagination providing a truly powerful understanding of its nature and its moral character. Namely, Shelly clearly thinks that imagination is an all-consuming and extremely powerful force; however, unlike her contemporaries and fellow romantics Wordsworth and Coleridge, she is doubtful about the moral character of imagination (Poovey 349). Moreover, Shelley seems convinced that imagination is, in fact, inherently amoral and one might even argue immoral (Poovey 349). Given the fact that in their creative capacity, humans are always driven by egoistic forces, imagination in the romantic sense, as an ultimate expression of human creative powers, has to be fundamentally contradictory to morality. Morality is the concern with the other while imagination is the concern with the self. The two are rarely compatible. Another important theme in Shelley’s novel is the status of the female in the modern worl
Introduction Disparity can be compared to the essence of corruption where in a system does not function according to what is originally intended and balances the natural forms. It can be termed as an improper way of acting the original purpose of a certain thing. It is very blatant in most governments to have a corrupted form of administration due to the political powers of its leaders. The Federal Republic of Nigeria is seen as one of the countries that prevail to have a politically corrupt system of government. Nigeria consists of 36 states and a Federal Capital Territory. Nigeria is the most populated country in Africa and appears to be the eight among the countries all over the world. The economy of the Republic is described as an up-and-coming market that quickly comes within reach of the middle income status of the people. This is depicted through the copious supply of resources, legal, communications, transport sectors and the Nigerian Stock Exchange and a well-developed financial system which is said to be the second largest in Africa. As of 2007, Nigeria is placed 37 th all over the world when it comes to the Gross Domestic Product rate. Nigeria supplies fifth of United State’s oil and appears to be their primary trading partner. Thus, United States is Nigeria’s largest investor for their products and services which make them emerge in the international market (Tignor, 1993). The economic development of the country had been under the military rule, corruption and discrepancies. The restoration of democracy is also impacted as well as the consequent economic changes have made Nigeria to slowdown in its development to be the Africa’s most progressive economy. The oil boom of the country in 1970s has made vital foreign debt in order to finance the main infrastructural investments of the country. Considering the decline of the oil prices in the following year, the country struggled for the debts they acquired from loans and apparently defaulted on its major repayments for debt. Penalty is also acquired by Nigeria for the unpaid major debts which made it grow bigger. But after the negotiations of the authorities in Nigeria recently, it repurchased its debt with a discount of about sixty percent. The country used a part of its oil profits in order to pay the outstanding forty percent and became the very first African country to fully pay off all its debt in 2006 with the help of Paris club (Tignor, 1993). The law in the federa
Introduction The exact dates for certain books of the Bible are often unknown. However, through theological analysis of the texts, it is possible to gain a better understanding of the context that they were written in. The differences in style of writing and the message can be explained by the events that triggered the creation of the book. This paper will attempt to outline the historical events that prompted the writing of these books. Luke’s Gospel Luke’s gospel has a strong theme rebellion. However, it is not an open rebellion but a hidden one. It does not advocate violence and o
“I have a dream” is a public speech of an African American activist, Martin Luther King taking place at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963. By his speech, he called to maintain civic and economic rights and ban the racial discrimination in the United States. He outlined the history of racial injustice, claiming that Emancipation Proclamation and Declaration of Independence in the Constitution failed to reach their goal, as still many African Americans cannot exercise freedom as they want. The speech was recognized as one of the highlights of the civil rights movement. When I saw the video, I was impressed how effectively Martin Luther King was able to show the history of his community. He could explain what was happening to the African Americans of that times and how its was affecting the lives of millions of people in the country. Specifically, I like the part where he said his dreams. It demonstrates the sorrow of people who were segregated for the hundred years and makes you feel angry about injustice. It was said that he dreamt that his children will not be judged by their skin color but by their personal qualities. This part reminds me the recent case of racial discrimination that led to the Black Lives Matter protests. Even so people in the U.S. have reached equal rights, still there are vestiges of the past that affect the African Americans. It is hard to believe that in the modern world, people still treat others by their racial, ethnic, or social difference. However, I truly believe that dreams of Martin Luther King and his people will come true totally.