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1. The sender of the advertisement is a fashion retailer known as Victoria Secret. The company is recognized as the leader in lingerie and ladies undergarments. 2. The advert was on You Tube. It was posted on 9 th November, 2012, shortly after the fashion show event (Fashion TV). It was also aired on several television stations. The premier station was CBS, which aired it on 4 th December 2012. 3. An advantage of this form of advertising is that it generates a lot of publicity. Audiences and enthusiasts have become fans of the annual Victoria Secret fashion show. They even have their favorite Victoria ‘Angels’ or models in the event. This often translates into heightened sales for the concerned company from older clients to new ones. Usually, the show has a fantasy bra that sells for millions of dollars. Therefore, the fashion retailer has an opportunity to sell its prices at exceptionally high prices. Additionally, the event creates a strong image about the company’s products as buyers will always associate it with high-fashion products. Generally, the show exposes the brand, sells prime products and increases purchases of ordinary lingerie, as well. On the flipside, the event is a costly affair as the company has to set aside $14 million for a one-night show. Additionally, the products on the runway are not the typical products that Victoria Secret sells in its stores; that is, they are all custom-made for the show. Consequently, the firm may make money on the limited products on the runway, but it will not sell its regular items as much. Brand confusion may result if buyers assume that Victoria Secret only sells the fantasy items displayed on the runway. Lastly, feminists, parents and other associations are offended by the nudity of models in the show as they believe it is degrading to women. 4. Victoria Secret has only made moderate use of white space in the advertisement. In certain portions of the show, one gets the impression that too much is going on. For instance, three or more models may be strutting across the stage, while a busy background may be displayed. This may be backed by the presence of a celebrity singer on the stage. Audiences have to divide their attention between the eye-caching lingerie designs, the magnetism of the celebrity performers and the intensity of the stage backdrops. It would have been better to separate these activities in order to appear more organized. This would have de-cluttered the stage and given the product (lingerie) the visibility it deserves. The advertisement had a headline as the Victoria Secret 2012 fashion show. It employed a lot of visuals. On the flipside, it was difficult to identify a caption as well as a signature as these were pictures in motion. Audiences would be captivated by the visuals to the point of investigating other elemen
The skies were clear except for an occasional cloud which appeared and vanished just as quickly. I made my way towards the park as I feasted my eyes on the picturesque scenes that were in my line of view. I could make out the Chillon Castle and the Montreux Palace which is said to span as far back as the 17th century. However, the main attraction still remained to be Lake Geneva; Western Europe’s largest body of water whose crescent shape gives it an almost mystical look. The Lake lay calmly surrounded by the snow-capped Alps that only added to its allure. Today was my personal day and I had decided to spend the day along the shores of Lake Leman and probably take a trip into the lake if I got the opportunity to. Even as I approached the lake from the South Westerly direction, I couldn’t help but think that the colorful brochures offered by travel agencies to tourists describing the lake as “a scenic attraction of unrivaled proportions that you will fall in love with” were not too much of an exaggeration. Out in the distance, I could see pleasure boats sailing up and down the lake under the backdrop of Mont Blanc. My thoughts were jolted back to the present as an eager sailor shoved me to the side as he made his way to the docks, his shoulders laden with a heavy looking back and a long fishing rod sticking out like a flag. The steady traffic of people into the park reached its peak at about noon as locals and foreigners alike, all ready to unwind during the weekend, streamed into the park. Owing to the pleasant weather conditions, most of the people were lightly dressed in colorful cloths; probably a reflection of their inner feelings of warmth and light-heartedness. Only the elderly forks donned heavy overcoats and expressed some reservation about the almost perfect weather conditions. Most of the families settled on to the park benches or set out their picnic baskets on the ground while enjoying the scenic view provided by the lake with the crystal face and the ice-capped mountains in the distance. The younger generation could not resist the temptation in the form of the ice-cream and chocolate shops whose servings were as world renowned as the lake itself. I found myself drifting to one of the chocolate vendors as though drawn there by a mysterious force that I knew nothing of. With my bar of chocolate in hand, I made my way to the lake shore. The cool breeze that blew from Lake Leman almost
Introducing improvements into the corporate environment is always a challenge for a number of reasons. First, the unwillingness of team members to accept new responsibilities and extend them to learn a new set of skills should be mentioned as the cornerstone of resistance to change., However, apart from poor motivation and engagement rates among staff members an array of other factors may hamper the promotion of change within an organizational environment other issues need to be taken into account. The process of redesigning the company toward an improved version of itself must incorporate both the focus on the task and the promotion of active communication between the participants so that the set goals could be met effectively. Idea The idea under analysis implies considering the experience of Apple in regard to the acceptance, promotion, and implementation of change in its organizational setting, and deploying it in another context. Although the described approach suggests a significant amount of learning opportunities, it also represents an ethically questionable premise since it suggests transferring Apple’s strategies entirely into the corporate context of another organization despite the differences in the settings, goals, and resources. Nevertheless, it is believed that the suggested approach will cause the target organizational setting to thrive due to the culture of innovation that Appel has managed to build over time. Feasibility At first glance, the feasibility of the project is quite low. Indeed, known for its innovative ideas and the continuous promotion of original solutions, Apple may seem far too daring a company in terms of its decision-making research and development, and even marketing for another organization to emulate its success. Therefore, mimicking the accomplishments of Apple is unlikely to cause another organization to develop the economic and technological prowess that Apple possesses, as well as advance in the target market as quickly as Apple did. However, on second glance, one will realize that every organization has a hidden potential that can be easily discovered by allowing a firm to maximize its performance rates and explore new opportunities for performance management (Lockamy, 2017). For the target company, the inclusion of a more innovative approach into the current business strategy was a stroke of luck that might not have happened in the first place if it had not been for a series of consecutive occurrences. Discussion Overall, at the current point in time, the solution offered above, namely, the direct transfer of Apple’s approach onto the organizational setting of the target company, is likely to fail in leading to any positive outcome, let alone an improvement in the current market position and the enhancement of the financial performance (Schaarschmidt et al., 2019). Namely, it is essential to keep in mind that Apple was built on the idea of innovation as a principle that was firmly integrated into its body and defined the rest of the decision-making within Apple, including the development of different techniques for managing its processes. Theref
The last few decades have been characterized by novel technological advances that have changed how we communicate. Inventions such as the mobile phone and the personal digital assistants (PDAs) have changed how we communicate with huge implications on our lives as human beings. In this essay, I shall compare and contrast two essays; “Don’t Want to Talk About It? Order a Missed Call” by Matt Richtel and “Connected, Yes, but Hermetically Sealed” by Ben Stein, both of which address the issue of mobile technology. I shall then proceed to highlight the article whose thesis I agree with. Both authors agree that mobile phones and PDAs have made slaves of men. Stein states that we have ourselves in “chains of all kinds of devices, like the BlackBerry, the iPhone, and the Voyager.” He proceeds to demonstrate how people are constantly forced to act on the information which they receive through these devices. Richtel, on the other hand, laments that “we are slaves to our devices” and showcases how people are overwhelmed as a result of being connected to “devices and streams of data around the clock.” The two authors agree that cell phones and PDAs bring a lot of pressure and cause unnecessary worries as a result of their immediacy. Stein notes that if cell phones and PDAs did not exist, the duties and obligations that we have would still be there, but they would not be causing us pressure and worry by being, constantly, at our heels. On the same note, Richtel recommends missed or indirect communication, which helps one to stifle communication. The two articles offer differing views on how people can avoid the servitude that electronic devices create. Stein suggests that human beings can only enjoy solitude and discover themselves if they get rid of these electronic devices, which invade our privacy. Richtel, on the other hand, proposes that one-way communication is the means through which we can maintain our solitude and avoid unwanted interruptions or intimacies. According to Richtel, it is real-time communication such as phone calls, which create pressure and overburden people. By reducing this through the use of voicemails and one-way communication means, this stress can be reduced. Stein does not agree with this since according to him, it is not only real-time communication that brings about issues since one-way communication links also create bonds of obligation for a person. The two authors differ in their perception of the role that communication advances have had on communication between people. Richtel suggests that through one-way communication modes such as social networking sites, people can receive updates from friends and acquaintance
Abstract Even mild muscle weakness can cause children discomfort and reduce their quality of life. Such a severe genetic disorder as Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) leads to tremendous consequences for the muscular system and affects children very early in their development. Understanding the causes and implications of DMD for young children is imperative not only for raising awareness of the problem and recommending solutions for the management of the condition. The purpose of this paper is to provide an in-depth exploration of DMD, including its background and symptomology, genetic significance, diagnostic process and management, as well as prognosis. Introduction Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic condition that is characterized by the continuous deterioration and weakness of muscle associated with changes in the composition of a protein called dystrophin, which maintains the functioning of muscle cells. The disorder is rare and affects males predominantly, with women being diagnosed with it only in exceptional cases. DMD causes the muscles in the body to become less resistant to physical impact and get damaged over time. Thus, the purpose of the paper is to explore Duchenne muscular dystrophy in great detail, including its causes, demographic data, signs and symptoms, the overall effect on the body, discuss the diagnostic process and prognosis for the disease. Background and Symptoms Duchenne’s dystrophy develops as a result of a genetic mutation that does not allow the body to produce dystrophin, a protein needed to build muscles. Without the availability of enough dystrophin in the body, muscle cells weaken and become damaged. Children diagnosed with the disease at the early stages of life experience significant issues with walking and breathing, which decreases the quality of their lives (Birnkrant et al., 2018). Eventually, the muscles responsible for breathing stop working, which causes death. DMD is an irreversible, progressive disease that currently has no cure that could have alleviated the burden of the disease. The estimated global prevalence of DMD is 4.78 per 100,000 males (Walter & Reilich, 2017). The implications of the condition also include a yearly disease burden of more than $130 million, without including costs for respiratory management, extra direct costs per one patient, as well as additional medical aids (Walter & Reilich, 2017). According to the official website dedicated to DMD, the average age of diagnosis is 5 years, while it takes 2.5 tears between the initial symptoms and diagnosis (“Duchenne muscular dystro
Introduction: Ancient World and Its Contribution Living in the modern world we use the items which were invented many years ago without even understanding this fact. Many people do not know that a lot of technological items and the facilities we use now were invented in ancient times. Ancient China is the place which contributed to the development of many modern sciences, this is the country which discovered many inventions and continues impress the whole world with its developments (Sayre, 2012). Speaking about Ancient China, it is possible to enumerate a lot of inventions and contributions four of which are the most essential ones as it is impossible to imagine many modern innovations without them; moreover, there is one invention I cannot imagine my life without. Ten Useful Inventions and Contributions of Ancient China Ancient China was a great civilization which did all possible to make the modern world closer and faster developing. It is Ancient China that has invented the things which have been used as the basis for creating the super innovative things. Trying to point to ten most useful inventions and contributions of the Ancient China, it was really difficult to select the most necessary ones as Ancient China is famous for its contribution into the development of science in the modern world (Backus, 2002). The first three items I want to enumerate are seismoscope, the compass, and clock mechanisms. The forth contribution is the astronomic knowledge (Matthews & Pelt, 2009). The fifth invention I want to underline is iron and steel smelting. The next important invention by Ancient China is coal discovery and mining. The contribution to the medicine (acupuncture, variolation and other issues in the traditional Chinese medicine) is considered as the next point in the discussion. The next contribution which should be highlighted is the invention of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Abacus is the ninth invention which deserves attention. And finally parachute invention is the tenth one in our list, however, its contribution cannot be called as the least important. These mechanisms and inventions contributed to the devel
Introduction Problems are inevitable in the process of conducting business. Change has become a part of every industry. Though change comes with its advantages, the major setback that it brings is the urgency to deal with unpredictable phenomenon. Businesses find themselves in the middle of unforeseen competition while others wake up to the reality of declining income. In every problem that the business encounters, a solution must be found, failure to which the company is likely to experience withdrawals and at times closure. In line with this, ClubCorp Inc has been experiencing numerous challenges. This paper aims at getting at the root of the problem, presenting a thorough investigation and providing a solution to the current setback for the company. Background ClubCorp Inc is a Dallas based club that has enormously grown in the recent years. The Club was founded in 1957 and has thrived to become a global leader in private club services. The club runs a connection of more than 150 private clubs that mainly range from golf and sport clubs, country and business clubs as well as clubs formed by alumni members of various institutions and organizations. The club, though based in Dallas, has its wings spread at a worldwide level in 24 states of the United States. Having been in the business for a long time, the company offers a wide range of services to its members. Such services involve the opportunity for members to network as well as conduct business. In terms of leisure, the members are able to enjoy golf as well as tennis. The membership ranges from peak time members and normal time members. Having a wide range of facilities, the club is able to host a variety of clubs at the same time, and give the members an opportunity to intermingle. The club is able to give members the opportunity to hold wedding events, business meetings, private events outings and tournaments among other range of activities. In the recent years, the club has grown to host over 350, 0000 members. Membership to the club occurs yearly. Individual members are able to get information at a global level about the individual member clubs of the club through the company website. Just like many membership clubs, the members of the club constitute of the working class who club with the main purpose of getting away from work. The Business members also get the opportunity to conduct business in a serene environment away from their organization confines. While the employees of the club constitute of different gender and demographics, the subscribed members are mainly the male gender. This is mainly because golf has a wide num
Introduction The relationships between parents and children are substantially more complicated than they may seem to be at first sight. Many make mistakes in those, being unaware of the roles they are supposed to play. The key points, which people frequently neglect, are the need for parents to be nurturers, never-ending personal development, and the risks with which the prevalence of emotional motives for parenthood is associated. Main body Many of those who have children are not ready to raise them as appropriate. I am not an exception; my parents tried to turned me into their continuation rather than foster the development of a separate unique personality. According to Marcin (2020), such behavior marks egocentrism; this trait prevents a person from being a good nurturer, as the latter presupposes the ability to share energy, not only accumulate it. I hope that my awareness of this will help me be less self-centered in my personal communication and become a better parent in the future. Neither is an opposite situation favorable, where mothers and fathers forget their own needs, focusing on those of their children. Gestwicki (2016) highlights that everybody, including parents, plays the social role of an individual, which presupposes personal advancement and continuous maturation. Those, therefore, should not cease with the appearance of a child; for instance, I doubtlessly will do my favorite hobby further. In fact, it is hardly possible to support the other in their development if a person does not realize what it means. Finally, it is critical to apply ratio to raising children to find the relevant approaches. The most frequent reasons why people become parents, such as moral values or the desire “to invest in the human race” are emotion-based (Berry, 2018, para. 3). Meanwhile, such attitude may interfere with analytical and critical thinking, in which case parents become subjective and begin to force their views on the next generation. As I said, my parents did that; due to this, I still have difficulties formulating my own desires. Summary To summarize, the essential components of successful parenthood are the preference of nurturing over dictating, personal advancement, and rational thinking. Without those, avoiding toxicity and negligence in relationships with children is impossible. My personal life partly exemplifies the latter fact; in particular, I am still experiencing the consequences of my family’s improper performance. This, however, apparently can help me avoid similar mistakes in my own parental experience.
The empirical research study has employed a pragmatic paradigm in the survey. For example, a mixed-methods study has been used throughout the qualitative survey. A number of methodologies have been used to collect and analyze data. Various assumptions and worldviews have been used to compile the research study. A quantitative research design has been used. Structured research instruments were used to gather the required data. In addition, a large sample size was used alongside numbers and statistics. The total number of participants who took part in the survey was 122. The research design distributed the participants according to the following categories. There were four daughters, four brothers, nine husbands, 11 wives, 27 fathers, and 67 mothers (Angermeyer, Schulze & Dietrich, 2003). The quota sampling method was used in the research survey. A representative number of participants were selected to take part in the quantitative research. In other words, representative individuals formed the focus groups. The sampling method used also ensured that 67 percent of the respondents were female participants. The Federal Association of Relatives of People with Mental Illness assisted in the process of recruiting people with mental illnesses. Phone calls were used during important communications that could not be done verbally. Invitation letters were also prepared by the research team. The focus group discussions were supposed to be attended only by the relatives of the patients. Tape and video recorders were used to compile all the data obtained from the focus groups. In regards to the analytic strategy, the inductive formation of categories was used to analyze the transcripts. WinMax was also utilized to carry out the coding process. Various units were employed to divide the texts that were later analyzed using code mapping. One of the strengths of the empirical survey is that the sampling method used was thorough enough since it incorporated patients from all categories. For instance, mothers, daughters, sons, wives, and husbands took part in the survey. Such a shrewd sampling strategy ensures that the final results are as accurate as much as possible. In addition, the sampling method involved a good number of participants for the empirical study. The 122 individuals who took part in the group discussions were sufficiently reasonable for the survey. Second, the method used to analyze the field data was relevant and quite reliable. Code mapping is one of the most effective methods used for analyzing large quantities of data. The use of transcripts to record vital information was one of the research methods that strengthened the entire empirical study. In regards to the weaknesses of the survey, it is prudent to mention that lack of interpersonal interaction may be manifested, especially during telephone interviews. The latter method cannot be effective compared to