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Cultural background The United Kingdom has a history full of events, people there are very fond of their traditions, customs and rules, they like everything in order. The country started as a huge colonial Empire that owned a bigger part of the world, these days the UK is a Constitutional Monarchy. The country is economically stable and is a very attractive potential business partner. The British are known for their politeness. This is a very important part of British communication and culture. Try to avoid asking questions directly, straightforward questions will find cold responses and will lead the conversation to become more distant. Avoid aggressive dialogue; this will weaken your bargaining position (Katz, 2008, p. 4). The British are proud of their subtle and witty sense of humor. Besides, they may use humor as a tool, making a conversation indirect, which is typical for the British style of communication. The style of business negotiations Small talk and icebreakers should not be neglected in a dialogue with the British. A simple talk about British weather or a complaint about traffic and public transportation will help you develop a better contact (Slideshare, 2012, para. 2). The famous “stiff upper lip” term means that the British do not like to show their emotions, no matter if they are negative or positive (Lebourg 2014, para. 2). In the UK, just like in the US, strong eye contact shows honesty and determination. Gift-giving is not going to be taken well; it creates unwanted pressure (Kwinessential 2013). The conversation should be spoken in a calm tone. Avoid raising your voice for whatever reason, being loud is considered impolite and ill-bred. Always remember about good manners, they are extremely important to the British, they have an impression that Americans are too casual. Keep distance, avoid touching, the exception is a handshake, in Britain handshake is an official form of greeting for both men and women. Make sure you are not interfering with another person’s intimate space (Lebourg, 2014, para. 5). Try not to talk too much; the British do not appreciate too long lectures or meaningless conversations, or vague messages and descriptions. Listening more and speaking less is a feature that will characterize you positively to the British partners. British society appreciates success and competition. They respect hard work, ambitions and achievements, but they will not accept showing off or acting arrogant because of your achievements. Making business with the British you must remember that they like to have everything planned, but their planning is not detailed, main thing is to have a clear final goal (The Hofstede Centre, n.d., para. 10). The famous British punctuality
Introduction Manakamana tells the story of strangers in a cable car. This documentary, which is directed by Stephanie Spray and Pacho Velez, was released in 2014. 1 It received various award nominations and was described as an unforgettable ethnographic movie. The documentary focuses on people’s faces as they enjoy the ride to an ancient temple in their different cable cars. The viewer can tell several things about the characters in the film based on their physique, dressing, and facial expression. For example, some of the characters are young while others are old. Since the film is set in Nepal, the viewer can also easily differentiate between the locals and the foreigners. All the reactions can then be used to reveal the individual hopes and dreams of the passengers highlighted in the film. This essay analyzes the film, taking into account its use of visual anthropology and sensory ethnography. Body Representation of Culture in the Film As stated, the film is set in Nepal and thus, refers to the Nepalese culture in various ways. The first representation of the Nepalese culture can be derived from the characters. Their body language, faces, clothing, and behavior reflect various cultural attributes of the people of Nepal. 2 Visual anthropology can be used to construe the culture of the Nepali people. In regard to facial expressions, the different individuals that take the ride feel differently about their environment and the people with them, as deduced from their facial expressions. The first people in the car are an elderly man with a child. 3 The man’s facial expressions indicate an authoritative and protective nature. In Nepali culture, men are tasked with ensuring their families are protected. This is clearly brought out by the reactions of the elderly man. The child is inquisitive and looks around his surroundings. In Nepali culture, women are highly submissive to men. This is highlighted through sensory ethnography by the behavior of the first couple that takes the ride. The woman is timid and rarely looks at her husband directly. The man rarely responds to his wife. The cultural difference between men and women is also illuminated by the first three elderly women traveling together. They are talkative and jovial, unlike the women who travel with their husbands. It is important to note that younger generations appear to be more interested in the surroundings and use modern devices such as phones and cameras to take pictures of the beautiful landscapes below them. The Nepali culture is also brought out by choice of clothing. One can confidently tell the locals from tourists based on how they are dressed. For example, the local men have a small hat on while foreigners do not. Additionally, local Nepali women ha
Introduction Without a doubt, the single most influential figure within the field of microcomputer technology is Bill Gates. He was one of the pioneers of microcomputer technology and since his departure from IBM in the early 1980s, he has gone on to dominate the microcomputer software industry. Today, outside of the Apple brand of microcomputers Microsoft’s operating system can be found on each and every new computer sold. In order to examine the contributions made by Mr. Gates, it is prudent that we examine his life as a whole. This examination will begin with his childhood and culminate with his present life. The Child Prodigy Upon examination of articles written about Gates and quotations from Gates recounting his early childhood, several events stand out in significance as key to depicting the future potential of Gates to transform the world with his view of technology. These childhood stories prominently feature Gates’ tenacity and relentlessness, crafting a portrait of a child destined for greatness. The repetition of these stories in the mass media helps form our first portrait of Gates as the child prodigy. For example, Gates’ mother, Mary Gates, as a member of the Lakeside School Mothers Club, used rummage sale proceeds to install a computer terminal at the school. Gates became immediately engrossed with it. By eighth grade, Gates was actually earning money doing computer programming. In tenth grade, he wrote a class-scheduling program for the school and began teaching computer classes. The Lakeside Programmers Group offers a first glimpse into Gates’ managerial skills, programming talent, and drive to succeed. The Complex Genius This multi-faceted portrait of Gates is richly textured, supported by several characterizations of Gates that when combined form the portrait of the complex genius. The constellation of characterizations of this portrait include borderline autism, a demanding/explosive nature, and an uncanny tendency for “being right.” The year 1983 includes a significant moment in the public shaping of Gates’ reputation as a complex genius. In 1983, at 28 years of age, Gates was named by People magazine as number 6 of the 25 most intriguing people of the year, spawning one of the most frequently printed and repeated summaries of his reputation: “Gates is to software what Edison was to the light bulb—part innovator, part entrepreneur and full-time genius.” 1 Gates was the first representative of the computer industry ever chosen for inclusion on People ‘s list. Personal qualities of Gates highlighted in the article include his youth—”there is a hint of Andy Hardy in his boyish grin and unruly cowlick”—and his genius—”Gates got there by writing truly elegant, bug-free comput
Though often underrated, being a subtitler involves hard work and impressive efforts, as well as an outstanding command of both the primary and the target languages (Gambier and Gottlieb 4). However, even in the cases of a professional subtitling, the efficacy and usefulness of the results are often questioned due to the problems of perception of several types of information through the same visual medium. Although the phenomenon of subtitling is often criticised as the one lacking in efficacy and contributing to the audience’s confusion, subtitling, in fact, not only allows for a deeper understanding of the message conveyed by the author than dubbing, but also promotes learning of the second language. It should be noted that the variety of approaches, which are used for creating interlingual subtitles, is truly ample. According to the existing evidence, the tools for producing the subtitles from Spanish to English and vice versa may involve the use of a variety of equipment, including both traditional and digital tools for text capture, analysis and transformation (Lionnel and Singer 313). The integration of the specified devices and strategies may be interpreted as a means of enhancing the quality of the final product and facilitate a faster and a more successful subtitling process. In fact, the latest Amazon tool for transcribing speech allows for reducing the WER (word error rate) per translation to an impressive degree, therefore, creating the premises for a consistently satisfactory quality of subtitling (Beauvais et al. 416).In fact, the process of professional subtitling often involves the use of Verbatim, which opens new possibilities for expert subtitlers and translators (Beauvais, Olive and Passerault 417). However, according to the latest researches, no matter how impeccable the software chosen for this purpose might be, it will still fail to provide a fully error-free result, as the vocabulary stock, which the program is based on, cannot possibly embrace every single dialectal variation of a certain word: in the study conducted by Marge, Banerjee and Rubinsky, “both the reference transcription and those obtained from MTurk were normalised by using a spell checker to correct common spelling errors and remove annotations ” (Marge et al. 3). Thus, it is essential that the process of subtitling production should not be based on the usage of digital tools solely and should be controlled by a professional translator and a transcriber Therefore, the evaluation of the subtitles produced by professionals for the media that requires either English-to-Spanish or Spanish-to-English translation may start with the actual tools, which they incorporate into the process (Cronin 7). The integration of the latest subtitling software may be interpreted as both an opportunity for an interpreter to shine and a chance for a downgrade in quality of the final product, depending on whether the transla
Introduction The role of information management in the promotion of social media products and services has become paramount to the success of e-business platforms. Key players in the industry have developed unique information management strategies with a view of gaining a competitive edge over their rival companies. The internet market platform offers a diverse range of online trading options such as social networks, auction portals, and search engines among others. The dissemination of information about unique products and services has been inevitable in the online retail business. As a result, information management in social media products and services is vital for creating a competitive advantage in the internet markets. The Amazon e-business platform is one of the largest electronic commerce traders. The company adopts a robust e-commerce model that has seen its success amidst the competition that is experienced in the online retailing industry. This essay analyses the Amazons e-business platform by providing an insight into the role of social media product or service information management in ensuring that a company remains competitive. The Amazon E-Commerce Business Platform The Amazon.com Inc. is an international American e-commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The online retail company offers a diverse range of products and services such as computer software, DVDs, foodstuffs, furniture, dollies, and books among others. Indeed, it is regarded as the world’s largest electronic commerce retailer. It is one of the best known business-to-consumer (B2C) networks for online shoppers (Li et al. 2011). Its online retailing prowess has been achieved through the Amazon E-Business Platform. The system plays a crucial role in the facilitation of transactions across the company’s other systems. Customers can look for their products, evaluate sellers, and share experiences (Papaioannou et al. 2013). The platform offers personalised interaction services that promote buyer-seller relationships. For instance, the company’s website greets customers besides offering personalised product recommendations (Papaioannou et al. 2013). The Role of Information Management in building Sustainable and Competitive Advantages The E-Business Information System The Amazon Inc. adopts an information management (IM) system that is based on the buyer-seller interactions. It focuses on promoting close contact between the two parties with a view of increasing its market for social media products and services. According to Sousa and Oz (2014), the onli
Introduction Safety of health is the priority concern of the company in food and beverage business. The case study presents a scenario wherein Coca Cola failed to maintain the quality standards of its products. The paper aims to understand the quality standards of Coca Cola and its operations in its bottling plants. The issue related to the poisoning of schoolchildren due to bad quality drink must be handled seriously and taken as an example to maintain quality of the products. The paper will first discuss the quality measures maintained by the organizations and how these measures should be standardized throughout all its plants globally. The paper will also discuss the quality parameters of the product and its manufacturing process. In the end, the paper will provide recommendations regarding product creation and quality. Product Quality Maintaining product quality is a priority for beverage companies. In case of Coca Cola, there had been a breach of the safety norms that may have led to the disastrous outcome. However, beverage companies must ensure that carbonated bottled drinks are prepared such that they are safe for human consumption. In order to maintain this quality, they must follow certain procedures and meet certain standards that are carried out at various factories. In this section, we will discuss the various aspects of quality that has to be maintained by the company in order to produce quality product. Water: Water is an essential element for production of soft drinks or bottled drinks. For beverage industry, the quality of water used for bottled drinks is of paramount importance. According to the stipulations of the Food Standard Agency, the “water used in the production of soft drinks must meet all the q
Abstract For a company to succeed in its operations and meet its core values and objectives, a company analysis is important. This analysis gives an understanding of the company performance and its ability to meet its mission, vision and value statements. In order to achieve this, a company must initially form a strategy that guide it through the financial year and a review of the benefits of the strategy at different times of the financial year. These reviews bring an understanding of the company’s performance in respect to the strategy. In this paper, the focus is on the company analysis of World Wide technology Inc. The paper addresses the methods that the company may use to validate its vision, mission and values statements, and the sources used to perform the external and internal environmental analysis. World Wide Technology Inc Company Analysis World Wide technology Inc (WWT) was founded in 1990 to provide integrated systems to the telecommunication, government and commercial sectors in the United States of America. It is one of the largest companies in the United States in Cisco sales. Like other organizations, the company has its mission, vision and value statements. The vision defines the reason of the WWT existence, the mission defines what the WWT intends to do in support of the vision and the values defines the guidelines or principles of WWT (Kazmi, 2002). In validation of the vision, mission and value statements, WWT must form a strategy towards achieving them. The strategy should focus on the strengths, weaknesses, available opportunities and the threats to the company (Steiner, 1979). This gives the company an understanding of the internal and external factors. In the evaluation of the strengths, the company focuses on what it can manage to do in order to achieve its overall goals (Bohm, 2008). It starts with evaluation of the employees view towards the vision, mission and the value statement. If the employees embrace the overall goals of WWT, then the company can focus on other factors such as financial strengths and market (Bohm, 2008). In finance, the WWT
Strategies to ensure business continuity It is imperative to provide materials that are secure in practice to avoid the impairment of equipment and processes. Ensuring safety is amongst the best approaches to be administered to achieve business continuity. The safety of information processes comes in case a group seeks to shield its data for discretion and profit-making reasons while operating computers (Berghel, 2005). The rapid changes in technology have necessitated new security models to satisfy user needs and prevent losses. Business stability planning is obligatory to prepare for any misfortunes that may befall the organization (Slater, 2010). For their continuity, it is necessary to prepare approaches to continue profit-making even after experiencing adversity. The health of workers and any forthcoming supply chain calamities must be assessed regularly. The dimension and capacity of businesses resolve the condition of their permanence preparation. While some organizations would center on the dimensions of the supply chain, others will concentrate their efforts on the safety of the software and computer applications (Slater). However, safety associations are crucial, as ignoring either strand of the business structure may prejudice its functioning. Constant communication within the systems is therefore essential. Risk assessment For any motivated organization, it is obligatory to realize the plausible dangers and fundamental risks before creating a business plan. The system must thus be continually monitored and audited to ensure that the objectives of the organization are satisfied. It is necessary to establish the impacts and the degree of the risks in the group and learn which scenarios require the most attention (Berghel, 2005). Risk consideration is crucial in safeguarding the well-being of the workforce, shielding the company composition, and assisting in complying with the law as much as realistically feasible. The effectiveness of the process relies on identifying the impending hazards, knowing the victims and machinery facing the dangers, their valuation, and formulation of deterrent measures, implementing the precautionary measures, and monitoring the assessments persistently. Disaster recovery planning This involves the reorganization of businesses after suffering a disruptive event. These may comprise miniature incidents, like CPU viruses, or epic catastrophic events, like detonations that destroy the offices. It is required to have systems that are easily tacit, sequentially to shorten the involvedness of the errands, and thus achieve the highest efficiency (Bahan, 2003). Appropriate training for the disaster resurgence measures is necessary to ensure the whole process of misfortune recovery is successful. Policies, which determine the elemental processes and traditions of the organization, must be maintained and linked closely to those of safety issues. Reg
Health care has always existed in the context of various external socio-political factors that contribute to both the development and decay of community health in a specific area. For this reason, nurses as public health advocates are to pay attention to both geopolitical and phenomenological patterns within society in order to remain proactive. The most relevant example of the geopolitical influence on public health is the reality of today’s global pandemic. According to the researchers, the context of geopolitics has played a significant role in terms of COVID-19 dissemination and response due to the political leaders’ failure to recognize the immediate need for collaboration (Cole & Dodds, 2021). It is a natural phenomenon that states with less access to the humanitarian provision of PPE and medications struggle more with the pandemic dissemination. Moreover, the factor of population density also plays an important role in pandemic handling. Itn India’s example it may be seen that socio-political peculiarities of society have a detrimental effect on the population’s health. Such a pattern means that public health management is only efficient when employed in collaboration with governmental institutions. Another important factor contributing to public health is the notion of geography. According to WHO, most healthcare specialists are aware that climate change and air pollution directly predetermine poor health quality in the area (Phonsuk et al., 2020). Still, the efforts presented by the