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Introduction This paper aims to discuss such topic as quality and performance management, and particularly its relevance to the concept of value chain. Furthermore, it is necessary to explain how the increasing customer focus and business process perspective influence these fields of management and how the tasks of quality and performance managers have changed over recent years. We also need to show this theoretical knowledge can avail modern organizations in developing new business strategies. This topic has been selected for the discussion because it manifests itself practically in every element of the value chain that consists of inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing, and sales (Porter, 1998, p 86). Moreover, the idea of value chain is applicable to various kinds of businesses, either manufacturers of goods or providers of services. Overall, the findings of this report can better explain the problems, faced by present-day companies, for example, the inability to understand the customers’ perceptions of the product and his/her requirements. Finally, this paper will demonstrate that Porter’s model of value chain must not be taken as some step-by-step instructions; more likely, it is a generic description of the businesses process within and outsi
It is worth noting that the reading “Works and Days and Theogony” is a comprehensive genealogy of the gods and it considers the origin of the world in a systematic way. Initially, the world started with the existing Chaos, Earth, and Eros. They produced the essential parts of the universe. After that, the genealogy began to develop, and a struggle for the division of power among the godly generations started. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the reasons why Zeus was able to remain in charge of the gods and what the crucial difference between Zeus and the other gods was. Zeus, Uranus, Cronus It is important to emphasize that the main reason why Zeus was able to remain in charge of the gods was his true nature and the existence of moral guidelines that motivated his decisions. Uranus was the son of Chaos and Earth, together with his wife they gave birth to the second generation whom Uranus hated and returned them to the bosom of Gaia (Hesiod 74). Their son Cronus, together with his mother, overthrew his father and became the lord of the universe. In his turn, Cronus was also afraid to lose the power and devoured all his children to sustain all the authority in his hands solely. Thus, Cronus was also guided by guile and hatred. Zeus was Cronus’s youngest son who was saved by his mother through deception. When Zeus grew up, he was not cunning by his nature and defeated Cronus using his force. The father was plunged into Tartaros. Metis, the wife of Zeus, helped him to bring back the children that were swallowed by Cronus (Hesiod 75). Zeus promised to ensure fair distribution of power to attain the gods’ loyalty. Thus, they divided the father’s power among themselves (Poseidon became the lord of the water element, Hades – of the underworld), and Zeus became the lord of the entire world. When Zeus received power over the world, the era of catastrophes ended with his supremacy. He defeated all monsters and titans and established order in the world (Cosmos). The most important traits that characterized Zeus were wisdom and justice. He became the guardian of justice, unlike Cronus and Uranus, who were driven by the fear of losing their power. In addition, Zeus was able to bring the law into the world and became the principle of life. Through wisdom, thoughtfulness, and loyalty to his commitments, Zeus was able to maintain order in the world and the appreciation of fellow gods (Hesiod 85). However, he had certain similarities with Cronus and Uranus in the treatment of children. When Zeus was told that Metis would give life to the child who would take the power of Zeus, he swallowed Metis (Hesiod 86). Nevertheless, Zeus himself gave birth to the child
Art is a truly unique phenomenon that affects how people interpret life and what lens they take to the environment and people around them. Therefore, producing art could be represented both as a creative and therapeutic process, as well as an attempt at creating a unique conversation with millions of people. In the collection of art pieces discussed below, a combination of a personal narrative and the sociopolitical, sociocultural, and socioeconomic changes observed in the present-day world has been incorporated. By integrating traditional means of artistic expression with some of the more recent ones, the art pieces in question communicate crucial social issues in a new and unusual way, inviting observers to thin and engage in the conversation about the subject at hand. The artworks represented below have been arranged in groups of three, which helps to introduce a sense of cohesion. As a result, each of the sets establishes a part of the greater narrative and allows viewing them as the extension of a persona story. Thus, the perspective of an individual is combined with the larger critical lens, utilizing the form and the expression tools such as the medium, shape, and color, to offer criticism regarding some of the current events. The first art piece to consider is a set of three images portraying a skeleton with his eyes, ears, and mouth covered in each picture separately. Representing a variation of the famous three wise monkeys, namely, the creatures that represent the unwillingness to see, hear, or speak evil, the specified triptych pushes the idea further by introducing new elements such as the face mask to it. As a result, the problem of transparency in the current political strategies of governments toward the people that they have sworn to protect and represent is discussed. Moreover, the pictures in question raise the issue of death, which is usually seen as a taboo subject in social discussions. Although the image in question is admittedly provocative, outlining the current conflict regarding the measures undertaken by state authorities to shield people from the disease, it encourages viewers to consider their current stance on the issue critically. Thus, the picture allows viewers to reconcile with their own mortality and confront the related fears. Inspired by the concept of the life wheel, the art piece in question draws the audience’s looks to it due to the unusual and appealing color palette, as well as the smooth shapes that have a most calming effect. The image captures the floating and fluctuating nature of life in general. Specifically, the image is represented primarily by wavy shapes and lines that tend not to take any easily recognizable form and
Amongst the various systems of governance, Authoritarianism and Totalitarianism have many adherents the world over. Both, authoritarian as well as totalitarian states have many similarities and some differences. This essay compares and contrasts current examples of an authoritarian state, Singapore, and a totalitarian state, China. Definitional The Little Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘authoritarian’ as “demanding strict obedience of authority and rulers” (42) and ‘totalitarian’ as “(of a system government) consisting of only one leader or party and having complete power and control over the people” (745). The dictionary meaning clearly encapsulates the basic similarity and the difference between both forms of government. Both forms of government emphasize ‘obedience’ as the guiding principle for governance. However, an authoritarian ruler may allow greater freedom, unlike a totalitarian government which demands total control. Totalitarianism is thus an extreme form of authoritarianism (Garner and Ferdinand 27). In an authoritarian state near-total power is concentrated in an individual or a party (Munroe 41) while in a totalitarian stat
Introduction Political ideology is a set of ideals, attitudes, and behaviors that play a big role in influencing individuals’ inclination towards the dominant political parties in a country. The political culture in the American society has been characterized by issues concerning liberty, equality, the rule of law, nationalism, democracy, and capitalism among others. Two main political parties, viz. the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, have dominated the American political system. As an American citizen, I have always associated with the Democratic Party. I have developed loyalty towards the Democratic Party based on its indiscriminate push for equality in society because advocate equality in the society. Reference groups including my family members and colleagues have influenced my beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions towards the party. This paper highlights my political ideology as a Democrat and the factors that have contributed to the making of this decision. The claims that most Catholics from the working class families are probably Democrats are unfounded. Over the recent years, Catholics have developed a negative attitude towards the Democratic Party. Catholics are switching their political allegiance due to the Democrats’ campaigns in support of same-sex marriages and the legalization of abortion. According to Hendershott, as from 2008, there has been an emerging trend whereby Catholics leaning towards the Republican side (par. 1). Currently, 53% of the white Catholics are affiliated with the Republican Party while 39% are associated with the Democratic Party (Hendershott par. 1). Most Latinos hold that the Democratic Party is highly concerned about minority issues as opposed to the Republican Party. Therefore, the claims that Latinos are affiliated with the Democratic Party are true. This aspect can be attributed to the view that the majority of the Latinos support the legalization of abortion, unlike the Catholics. Factors that have influenced the development of my political ideology Gender Women play a significant role in the development of any society. In the past, women have been marginalized with emphasis being on the boy child. Over the years, the Democratic Party has attracted more female followers as compared to their male counterparts. The main reason behind this emerging trend is perhaps due to the realization that the party is more concerned with women issues as compared to the Republican Party. The party has been strongly advocating equality between men and women in all life aspects including education, employment, and remuneration among other issues. I am a strong supporter of equality, and thus my loyalty towards the Demo
Introduction The change process describes how organizations or institutions respond to the dynamics of the environments in which they operate. The education system for instance has always been associated with a lot of challenges. The challenges are usually related to the ability of learning institutions to meet their objectives. Change is inevitable as organizations try to address their challenges (Barker & Coy, 2004). A change of strategy is the most common mitigation plan that is used by institutions in response to their challenges (Bush, 2008). As the strategies change, the organizational culture goes through tremendous changes in line with the new policies. The proposed changes in an institution will only achieve their purpose if they are done in an organized manner (Caldwell, 2006). This calls for an effective framework for implementing changes in an intuition. It is against this backdrop that Diera International School is seeking to adopt a change framework that would enable it to improve the quality of education and performance of the students. This paper discusses the application of the systematic change framework. The application of the framework will be discussed in the context of Diera International School. Problem Definition Diera international school is located in Dubai’s Festival City (Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau, 2010). The institution provides quality education at all grades. The English curricular forms the basis for providing quality education at the institution. The performance of the institution in terms of the students’ achievements in academics is evaluated regularly. The current evaluation results have identified the following weaknesses in the institution. First, there is weak academic leadership and this can be proved by the student’s modest performance in various subjects (Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau, 2010). Second, the teaching methods used in the institution are unsatisfactory. Finally, the progression of students in acquiring knowledge in the field of sciences is below average (Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau, 2010). To address the above weaknesses, the following recommendations have been made. First, the institution should focus on “improving the level of performance in all major subjects” (Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau, 2010). This means that the students should be in a position to perform better. Second, teachers should improve their skills through training programs that focus on the use of effective teaching skills. The competence of the teachers should also be evaluated on regular basis using acceptable benchmarks and criteria. Third, an effective assessment methodology that enables the teachers to evaluate the performance of individual students should be adop
The Medieval Ages are characterized by the use of numerous allegories in the priests’ rhetoric. It is possible to note that this was due to the need to convey the idea of the God’s and the Church’s grandness. People had to obey all the rules introduced by the priests and the latter used hidden meanings and allegories to achieve their aims. One of the allegories is the life of a person as history. Thus, an individual’s life was not “just a random string of temporal events but was itself a story” (Vitz 112). This allegory was very useful for priests who used it as a potent rhetorical device. Thus, people did not have to (or even could not) think that they were individuals with their own goals. All had to think that they were only a part of the larger story and nothing more. Importantly, this allegory is closely connected with the central idea that reigned in the Medieval Times. Priests stressed the idea that the entire history is a story written by God. More so, the priests often used allegories revealing the idea that “only God – its author – really knew, in detail, what the story was” (Vitz 112). God was knowledgeable and people could not see the whole picture and, hence, had to follow rules set. Admittedly, people could not think of the purpose of their life and they could not try to change it as it was against God’s will. Of course, this was beneficial for the clergy who could take complete control over people who had to work and be almost slaves of the priests and nobility. The fight of angels and demons for people’s souls is also an important allegory used by priests. Thus, dying people are often depicted in the center of the battle. The battle stands for passions that can overcome people and people’s duty to resist temptations. Again, these temptations are not only connected with such simple things as being good to people and living simple lives. One of major virtues was being submissive and following the rules set by priests. Therefore, the battle of demons and angels is a reminder for people to live in a righteous way to get the most important thing in the world, afterlife in paradise. Another important allegory is the Last Judgment. Apart from the judgment right after death, all souls are bound to be judged when the Doomsday comes. This is another trial all people have to remember of. The priests used this allegory quite often as they used it as a tool to make people obedient. A very widespread allegory was also the idea of witchcraft. The priests started the war on witchcraft which was, in reality, in the vast majority of cases, a struggle against disobedience or attempts to think differently. A person could be condemned as a witch for trying to question the order established by the priests and/or nobi
Abstract Carrying out audits and detecting the issues that require urgent maintenance, as well as conducting the above-mentioned maintenance procedures, is essential for not only the efficacy of the services provided by an airline company but also the safety of the passengers and the crew. A recent case known as the Zonk air accident proves that the airline staff is prone to searching for a way of earning additional money by refusing to report on the technical issues and using the aircraft that should have been subjected to maintenance. Therefore, the existing audits system, as well as the ethical principles of airline companies, needs a major update. Analysis of the Issue The Zonk accident is an obviously tragic reminder of the need to comply with safety rules in the airline industry. A closer look at the facts will show that the lack of proper maintenance was obviously the key reason for the aircraft to crash. According to the details of the case, the catastrophe occurred due to the mismanagement of the safety assurance process and the company’s willingness to earn additional revenues at the cost of the passengers’ and the pilot’s safety. The fact that the new staff member, who was entirely new to the rules and, therefore, could not identify the orders that were clearly unacceptable from the perspective of passenger and staff safety, also needs to be brought up. The fact that member was assigned with a rather complicated task, which was to be completed under very unfavorable weather conditions, proves that the airline company managers were trying to get away with their mischief. Unfortunately, their plan backfired, as the plane was unfit for any flights (Hood & Sweginnis, 2006). Hypothesis The idea that the company was trying to gain extra revenues by using the aircraft, which clearly needed to have been sending for maintenance, points at the fact that the airlines managers were trying to increase the revenue streak by making the staff fly the aircrafts, which had to be subjected to maintenance (Stolzer & Halford, 2012). Therefore, it is assumed that the crash occurred was the fault of the company managers, who, not knowing the consequences well, decided to skip the maintenance procedures in order to earn additional money as a result of a rapid increase in the number of passengers for the destination in question (Krause, 2003). Indeed, a range of details regarding the fact that the plane was in need of urgent maintenance has been discovered in the course of questioning the witnesses. Among the key facts that serve as a solid proof for the hypothesis specified above, the fact that there was an obvious issue concerning the amount of fuel to be used for the flight, deserves to be brought up/ As the study says, the pilot needed to make certain arrangements concerning the amount of fuel used for the flight, might seem somewhat suspicious given the circumstances (i.e., the fact that the plane was in a no flight condition). Alternative Hypotheses It would be wrong to reject alternative solutions to a case in poi
Introduction Standing in the way of total Allied victory in Asia is a tiny speck in the Pacific, an island measuring 4.5 miles long at its broadest (Chen, par. 1). American casualties numbered 26,000, exceeding that of the Japanese which is 22,000 (O’Brien, par. 5). The goal was to take control of the airfields at Iwo Jima and American forces are well aware that by securing the island they can ensure the conquest of Japan and thereby winning the war in Asia. At first the American soldiers thought that it was going to be a very easy fight because the island was supposed to have been softened up by more than 70 days of aerial bombing and close to three days of naval shelling. But for the incoming U.S. servicemen, it will be a very tough test because the island was designed to be an underground fortress and the rugged determination of the Japanese soldiers strengthened their resolve to never give up and to never surrender. Battleground Iwo Jima was used by the Japanese to harass Allied bombers on their way to their homeland. Aside from that, the island was used as an early warning station and thus Tokyo had two hours to prepare before the arrival of the bombers. By conquering Iwo Jima the United States could gain an additional airfield for future operations (Chen, par. 2). For the 70,000 American forces Iwo Jima was a step closer to the Japanese heartland while for the Japanese defenders the island was the very defense of their hearths and homes as it was part of the Tokyo Imperial Prefecture (O’Brien, par. 4). The Japanese soldiers were ready to die defending it while the American soldiers will use every available manpower and firepower to break their will. The battle started at 0200 on February 19, 1945. It was the battleship guns that signaled the commencement of D-Day and it was followed by a bombing of 100 bombers, which was followed by another volley from naval guns (Chen, par. 6). When American soldiers finally landed on the beach they quickly realized that the eight square miles of barren land had no front lines, no rear and it was every inch a battleground (O’Brien, par. 7). Underneath Mount Suribachi there were at least 750 major defense installations to shelter gu