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Introduction The theme of identity explains how individuals view themselves as part of the wider society and culture. This is because people’s culture is all about connecting amongst themselves and with other members of the society. The works My Bed by Emin Tracey and Nan and Brian in Bed by Nan Goldin present the theme of identity in detail. This paper will compare and contrast Tracey Emin’s work of art by the name My Bed with Nan Goldin’s work Nan and Brian in Bed. Comparing and Contrasting Tracey’s ‘My Bed’ and Goldin’s ‘Nan and Brian in Bed’ As a famous storyteller, Emin Tracey has used her work My Bed to explore the emotions that define the human soul. Through this work, different themes in art like body, emotion, place, identity, and science are evident. Emin has used this confessional work to explore herself as a human being with a certain identity (Robertson 32). She achieves this by integrating her own art and private life thereby establishing a unique bond and intimacy between herself and the viewer. She identifies herself as a normal person who can be disoriented and heartbroken when things go wrong. Through her own work of art, Tracey has decided to portray her own bed to explain her detachment with her soul. She has used the work to identify herself as a normal person who stands the chance of getting torn and insecure. As it is the case with every person, she uses the theme of identity to show her inner feelings and connection with the world. She is in pain just as it is the case with the bed. What we observe in this work of art is that Tracey’s bed is in a mess. She presents it in its embarrassing moment and glory. There are fag butts, worn clothes and panties, empty bottles and dirty sheets. This portrays a bloody situation characterizing her point of breakdown (Robertson 45). This is an artistic way of identifying herself with the wider society. This is because life is usually hard and torments people by it at times. This brings a lot about the soul as something vulnerable to breakdown, anxiety and endless pain. The work of art by Tracey portrays the aspects of the soul thereby identifying her feelings with the wider natural context. By presenting the bed in such a situation, Tracy has managed to share her own space. She reveals how insecure she appears to be. She identifies herself as a normal human being who is not perfect all the time (Robertson 43). This means that he is normal and imperfect just like the entire world. With her bed in a mess, the viewer learns a lot about the weaknesses of the human soul especially when faced with heartaches and pain. She has used her own bed to explore her personal life as ordinary a
Key Needs and Benefits of the Supply Chain Digitalization Needs Readiness and Outcomes Assessment:   * Maturity Levels;   * Description of the Current Technologies;   * Identification of Strengths and Weaknesses;   * Identifiction of Objectives and Potential Outcomes;   * Implementation of the Digitalization Roadmap. Benefits   * Transparency;   * Shorter Delivery Chains;   * Reduced Delivery Time;   * Adjustment to Customer’s Needs;   * Improvement of the Internal Performance;   * Cost Effectiveness;   * Quick Response;   * Decentralized Warehousing;   * Higher Sales and Profit. Is YorkMart Ready? There are several factors that need to be considered in the digital transformation of the company. Why Companies Fail:   * Lack of Time to Implement Digital Solutions;   * Lack of Internal Competencies;   * Lack of Coherent Digital Strategy;   * Lack of Clear Objectives. Maturity Level of the Company:   * Assess the maturity level of the company – clearly identify the readiness of the company for digital transformation. Identification of Objectives and Potential Outcomes:   * Clearly identify the objectives – what should be changed in the supply chain management? Availability of Digital Technologies:   * Assess the availability of digital technologies – is the company ready for implementation of Cloud Computing, Big Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, etc. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Digitalization Extension The Advantages of the Existing Enterprise Resource Planning System:   * Integration of all business functions in one system;   * Automation of critical processes;   * Real-time response due to the unification of the databases. How To Improve the Framework:   * Invest in the sustainability of the ERP system;   * Have a detailed plan on the improvement of the system;   * Further extend the framework through digital transformation. Extending the ERP System Through Digitalization:   * To improve the present system, it is essential to utilize analytics, simulation, and optimization approach as a digitalization extension means. Extending Digitalization   * Analytics.   * Optimization.   * Simulation.   * Planning. Analytics Traditional Analytics: Analyses what happened before and offers guidelines for the future. Predictive Analytics: Analyses what might happen in the future – great potential to improve the performance of the company and is the primary focus of the digital transformation. Prescriptive Analytics: Chooses the most appropriate solution based on predictive analytics. The Predictive Analytics Framework Predictive Analytics   * Sales and Demand Forecast: Big Data Analysis and Visual Representation.   * Behavior Strategy Forecast: Data Mining and Cloud Computing.   * Optimization of Logistics: Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analysis.   * Analysis of the Customer’s Needs: Big Data Analysis and Data Mining.   * Optimization of Warehouse Production: Cloud Computing and Visual Representation.   * Equipment and Technologies Maintenance: Visual Representation and Cloud Computing. Simulation
The cover image from the American alternative rock band’s Foo Fighters seventh album called “Wasting Light” can be acclaimed as a seminal piece of design work. The image uses a high contrast of complementary colours in full saturation against a black background to create a vibrant look. This use of colour harmony and the simplicity of the graphic production successfully represent the band’s aim with this album, to simplify and pair back their music in a move away from digital music production. Symbolic Associations Linked to Colour Symbolism associated to colour can be hardly described as all-embracing; it may vary depending on individual, cultural and sub-cultural preferences (O’Connor 2010; cited by Arnkil 2008). Thus, the image under consideration can be described from various points of view based around the more western concept of colour harmony. The article “Colour Harmony Revisited” establishes important characteristics around the concept of colour harmony: musical analogy; visual comfort; balance of opposites; geometry or mathematical order; and the similarity or convergence of visual attributes (O’Connor 2010). The article comments musical analogy in the following words: “any arrangement of colours that can be sensed as an orderly combination will be pleasing’’(O’Connor 2010, p.268). Reflecting on this statement, the image can be described as producing a pleasing impression. The music analogy is highly distinguished in this image. The image uses colours and an aesthetic style often associated with the genre of alternative rock music. In particular, black colour dominating in the image can be often associated with mystery, death, darkness, drama, tragedy, conflict, power, depth, and evil; these notions are often related to rock music; and red can be related to revolutionary ideas and rebellious spirit, virility, aggression, and turmoil (Goldstein 1942). Besides, the image features psychedelic colours which are associated with drug culture in rock music. There is a balance of opposites evident in this picture. Further to this concept of opposites O’Connor writes (2010, p.268),”colour harmony is based on two key concepts: equilibrium of opposites and the overall unity of overall colour appearance”. It can be concluded that the album artwork achieves an overall unity here through a balance of opposites in both colour and composition. The image presents a well-balanced geometrical composition with its arrangement of faces and the simplicity of its production. Symbolic associations linked to colour can be associated with ideas promoted by alternat
Plato’s Gorgias is the writing written in the form of dialogues between Socrates and sophists. In these dialogues, philosophers argue and share their views on virtue and rhetoric. According to Gorgias, “A rhetorician is capable of speaking effectively against all comers, whatever the issue, and can consequently be more persuasive in front of crowds about… anything he likes” (Dodds, 1990). Hence, in his view, rhetoric is mainly used for compellingly presenting an argument. Socrates argues that oratory practices that became popular among sophists in Athens pursue convincing and persuading rather than speaking the truth. “And the same will be true of the orator and the oratory in relation to all other arts. The orator need have no knowledge of the truth about thongs; it is enough for him to have discovered a knack of persuading the ignorant that he seems to know more than the experts.” (Dodds, 1990). He despises such practice because oratory rhetoric can be practiced and mastered. Whether it is true or not, any argument, whether the speaker knows the subject or is ignorant. Consequently, the example of how rhetoric and oratory skills can be abused to persuade people into doing harmful things is seen in “Thank You for Smoking” book The main protagonist of the book Nick Naylor is a lobbyist for a tobacco company. He is able to win any argument with his wit and his speeches. For example, he made a speech in congress where he started with the statement “show of hands who out there thinks that cigarettes aren’t dangerous?” knowing that the cigarettes are indeed dangerous and that nobody interacts with the audience in Congress (Buckley 2010). He mastered three rhetorical appeals as Ethos that appeals to credibility; Logos appeal to reason, and Pathos appeals to emotions. Therefore, regardless of the truth behind his words, the audience is most likely to be convinced by Naylor’s rhetoric at the end of his speech.
Abstract This paper is aimed at examining a case study which shows how business administrators can take decisions that can discriminate against some people on the basis of gender, disability, or race. This issue is particularly relevant if one speaks about women who may take maternity leave in the future. It is necessary to offer suggestions that can help managers address this problem. In particular, one should develop policies and procedures that are designed to evaluate the skills of candidate, education, and professional experience, rather than family background. Only in this way, companies can find the best employees and safeguard themselves against legal conflicts that are also costly. The problems identified in this case are relevant to small businesses that are driven by the necessity to reduce costs. These organizations have to find workers who will be committed their business goals. These are the main issues that will be examined in this paper in more detail. Introduction This case study is aimed at examining various perspectives on such a concept as diversity in the workplace. In particular, the discussion presented by the author enables the readers to understand how business administrators evaluate different candidates ( Custom Casebook, 2007). More importantly, this case throws light on the reasons why managers can take unethical decisions when hiring workers, especially one should focus on the discrimination which is often based on gender. Overall, it is possible to argue that this problem can be addressed if business administrators adopt recruitment policies that minimize the risk of discrimination. This is the main argument that should be discussed. Overview and Analysis This scenario incorporates different stakeholders. First of all, one has to speak about a business administrator named Joe who has to decide whether he should hire a female or male employee ( Custom Casebook, 2007). On the one hand, he has to find the best candidate that the company needs. It should be noted that a female candidate
An analysis of the works of Sinclair Ross “In a modernist fashion, Ross’s stylistic-narrative economy transforms external incidents and images into symbolic, indirect expressions of the characters’ inner states” (Nischik 11). Sinclair Ross wrote short stories and novels produce a graceful bend that is evidence of his status of professional fiction methods. His short stories have a nice plot and a rich symbolic prototype (Nischik 106). Most of the short stories were printed during the Depression and the warfare, these works made a significant contribution to establish the author’s literary reputation (New 168, 2003). The contribution of short stories into the writer’s reputation The film “The Painted Door” is based on the story of the book of the same name. It shows a “sexually starved woman’s betrayal of her husband during an unusually vicious winter night and her horrifying manner of discovering that her husband had found out” (Beard 31). The film is worth making a mention of an extremely obvious symbol of the straining in the drama. The heroine is worried about her husband leaving into the storm, while she feels fear for him and insufficiency; both feelings are underestimated and less ardent than words. “In the depth of the Depression, painting the dark wood yellow was an appropriate symbol of the wife’s longing for a more relaxed and brightened life, yet the even slap-slap of the paint also indicates the monotony of the day passing” (Miller 230). Thus, the fresh yellow paint on the heroine’s husband’s mitten symbolizes her guilt, and makes us believe in her indirect complicacy to her husband’s death. It is thought-provoking whether men and women experience loneliness differently and whether marital status causes loneliness. It is socially important that loneliness is investigated with a view to physical, behavioral, and emotional problems. Loneliness is invertedly connected with standards of self-respect and is displayed as a feeling or state that is mightily bound to discomfort, worry, and enmity between persons and with essence insult, suicide, and inclination to health problems (Rokach 15). Comments on the screen
Introduction A contract as an accord between businesses or individuals who may by mutual consent agree to do something or one may agree to undertake something for a consideration. 1 Agreements can oral or written, or even implied depending with the issue at hand. 2 In most cases, contracts end up in court claims for failure by one arty to fulfill his part of the bargain, whether in part or full. For any claim to contractual material breach to be successful, the injured party must establish that: indeed there was a contract; the defendant is indeed the right party to bring a claim, the contract was breached, and the claimant suffered monitory losses. In a similar case held in 1853, 3 it was held that if a party privy to the contract has rendered it difficult to fulfill his part of the contractual bargain, at end of the agreed term that party is directly liable for breach. 4 This paper will discuss the relevant facts in Mr. Cosimo and Natural Stone House performance case and advice needed by Mr. Cosimo to pursue the case and Natural Stone House to counter the case. The legal Issue(s) (Contractual) Relevant facts to the case Natural Stone House (“NSH”) under Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo was contracted by Mr. and Mrs. Cosimo to supply and install granite surfaces for the kitchen comprising a bench-top, a servery top and splash-backs July 2013. Mr. Alfredo showed to Mr. Cosimo samples of granite. Ultimately, Mr. Cosimo selected Verde Sorrento granite for the kitchen surfaces. A quotation was made by Mr. Cosimo and handed to Mr. Alfredo on 31 July 2013. The quotation entailed $5,370 for the bench-tops and about $1,595 for the splash-backs. On 12 August 2013, revised the quotation and offered a single price of about $6,495 which was accepted by Mr. Cosimo. Mr. Cosimo also paid 50 percent of the total cost. This meant that Mr. Cosimo had seen that the granite bench-tops supplied by Mr. Alfredo were the material he really needed. NSH supplied the material and as agreed and started work on 21 st September the same year. However, Mr. Cosimo was not pleased prompting him to cancel the contract. Issues Mr. Cosimo is intending to bring the matter to court. He thinks that NSH has breached the contract by delivering bench-top which was not fit for its purpose and of an unacceptable quality. It is also the view of Mr. Cosimo that the materials supplied must befit the work anticipated. It was also anticipated that NSH would raise counter-claims. Using all relevant contractual principles, this paper advises Mr. Cosimo of the strength of his claims as well as the strength of the anticipated counter-claims. The reason behind the client’s need to obtain advice There are various reasons clients want to be advised on legal matters particularly contractual claim. In this case, however, main reason why Mr. Cosimo needs legal advice is basically to know how the court deals with contractual claim cases. The client may wan
Furphy explains that many businesses have a problem in finding the right employees for their businesses and keeping the employees motivated to perform their work. It is common knowledge that unless employees are motivated they will not be able to perform to the expectations of the employer. Trampoline Gelato chain wanted to establish a new brand into the market and expand its operations since its opening in 2004. The first task that Furphy was supposed to oversee was to look for the new brand. He wanted to capitalize on the innovativeness that he had witnessed in the United States, a factor that was definitely lacking among many Australian companies. Majority of those involved in producing the Tampoline brand had confidence in coming up with on site product. In designing the brand, Furphy was highly influenced by Mambo and Crumpler which were Britain drinks he respected so much. He says that the integrity and honesty of this business inspires him. One of the things that Furphy wanted to avoid in the design was over use of common statements commonly referred to as clichés. It was important to come up with something original that would be appealing so he was keen to avoid use of Italian clichés at all cost. The agency that would provide such as brand was the British based design agency known as Nest because of its reputation in the retail market. Some people who are the owners of the companies use their own names in designing the brand but since Furphy was not the owner of the company, he opted to use community- style marketing. The products of Trampoline offer some of the most appealing flavors in the market. The company is intending to expand its operations as it moves to another level of development by opening 40 new franchises. The ownership is also expected to change. Furphy always insists that the most important thing for the brand is its personality and the people who work there. He says that the challenges he anticipates are similar to those experienced in Virgin where he has to maintain the brand personality and its qualities as well ensuring that everything concerning the brand is syste
Introduction It is always puzzling to see a person released from prison repeat the crime for which he/she was convicted, or any other for that matter. Whether prison for such a person is paradise or not, is the big question whose answer is emphasized here. Many argue that prisons are not stringent enough, but availability of the means of which these offenders commit the crimes; firearms, is a factor one cannot downplay. Others argue that crime has to do with psychology and the approach to this issue has to be from a psychological point of view. Moreover, others still suggest genetic makeup of an individual has a role to play. Nevertheless, the degree to which each factor contributes to the whole issue is paramount; hence, the medium by which most of these crimes are committed is a critical issue. The readily available firearms, which are easily accessible to both first time and repeat offenders arguably, constitute the biggest factor in the prevalence of crime. Lack of good gun control policies increases the prevalence of firearms. As will be illustrated, the rate of gun-related crimes involving repeat offenders and gun control regulations are closely related. Is it then possible to curb repeat offenders by enforcing strict gun control legislations? Repeat Offenders and Crime The current statistics in crime give shocking revelations. A tremendously high percentage of crimes are committed by a very small percentage of criminals. In fact, repeat offenders commit up to 90 percent of all crimes. It is a common trend that, over 60 percent of persons released from prison are re-arrested for serious crimes within a period of three years. The justice system seems to defend the criminal and neglect the victim. Would it not be better for the system to keep a repeat offender off the streets, rather than allowing such an individual back into the society to repeat the same crimes? With a conviction rate of over 95 percent, one then begs the question why they go back to their crimes. More shocking is the fact that some commit felonies while on probation. This indicates presence of some factors, which encourages such an occurrence. Of all crimes committed in 2008, 67 percent were committed using firearms. Therefore, the concept of their control is of great importance if the government is serious in combating crime. In 2005 alone, around ten thousand people died of gun related violence with over four hundred and fifty thousand falling victims of crimes of similar nature. Most homicides, where guns are used, are related to arguments and other family issues. Quite a high number is not preplanned, an indication that a person with poor anger management is more like to commit a crime, whether or not that individual has done it before, provided a gun is within reach. Moreover, homicide is not the only crime ‘easy’ to commit with a firearm; rapes, robberies and assault are more tempting for repeat offenders as long as one is armed. Gun Control Politics in states with high crime rates surround the issue of gun control, creating a perception that stricter regulations increase the rates. Nevertheless, Lester and Murrell argue that, “states wi
What modern archaeologists gather Modern archaeologists gather several things from studying ancient artifacts and remains. Firstly the archaeologists get the chronology of the ancient artifacts and remains (Bordes19). The chronological data collected provides lots of insights into the long sequential interrelationships that existed among the various past human cultures. Another thing that they gather is reconstruction. Here, based on the chronological information gathered, the archaeologists can piece together and reconstruct how things may have looked in some locations at a given time. Finally, archaeologists can draw explanations from their study of ancient artifacts and remains. History events are explained through meticulously designed tests, foundations of the theory, and surveillance data. The study of ancient artifacts and remains plays a significant role in the study of humanities The study of archaeology has covered vast information that covers the human past. Coupled with its focus on the ancient past, one finds great interlinkages between it and the study of humanities. It may thus affect humanities in certain ways based on what it has recorded and even discoveries. For instance, some reconstructed explanations may bring in new insights that may bolster other humanities or even contradict what had already been perceived to be factual. All the same, archaeology is vast. Prehistoric archaeology is a study area practiced by a kind of archeologists known as pre-historians who deal with cultures of the past generations. We see the interaction with history coming in just like anthropology (Hurtado 32). Connections between mythology, sculpt