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This paper is devoted to the issues of biodiversity. It is going to dwell upon its importance and benefits. Besides, it will outline the problem of extinction. Apart from that, the paper is going to speculate on the most and least diverse species in the local area. What is more, it will provide suggestions on what individuals can do to assist in preserving biodiversity. To start with, it is necessary to state that biodiversity is important. This is because all species of animals, plants, and microorganisms are acknowledged to be interconnected. They comprise local ecosystems and appear to be an integral part of the universal ecosystem. Each species plays its unique role in the sustainability of life on earth. The benefits of biodiversity are as follows: 1) the possibility of maintaining life on earth, 2) economic benefits, and 3) many different species of animals, plants, and microorganisms, which is gripping for investigation. The biodiversity can be measured in terms of the number of different species in the area, as well as in terms of the number of representatives in each species (Gaston & Spicer, 2013). Extinction is defined as a phenomenon in biology and ecology which is a complete disappearance of a certain species. Extinction might have natural and anthropogenic reasons. In the most frequent causes of extinction of species within a short period, it is possible to speak about mass extinction. Species disappear when their birth rate is lower than their death rate during a period. The reasons for extinction are as follows: 1) the number of population, 2) genetic monotony, 3) life duration, 4) predators, 5) competitiveness with other species, 6) infections and other diseases, 7) catastrophes, 8) changes in the environment and 9) human factor (Smith, 2013). Endangered Species Act is acknowledged to be a legal set of regulations that have accepted to protect endangered species from extinction. It is meant to prohibit killing animals, destroying plants and microorganisms which are endangered. Besides, it aims to protect them and create conditions for growth in their number. From the economic viewpoint, this act might prevent certain sectors from carrying out their activities, as well as hunters and fishermen from earning their living. Besides, it might entrain the development of artificial substitutes of natural materials (Gaston & Spicer, 2013). As for the local area, the most diverse special are mosquitoes, whereas the least diverse are palms. It does not surprise me since it feels like the mosquitoes are abundant here, and each of them is willing to bite me. However, once we have been reflecting on the importance of biodiversity, I will try to do my best not to kill them. Besides, I have chosen Seychelles to look at their biodiversity. I am rather amazed to see that they have only 93 species of birds there. Below is a chart which was created on the site “Map of Life” to demonstrate the biodiversity of Seychelles ( Map of Life, n.d.): Seychelles To preserve biodiversity, we should be careful about nature. W
Names of artists and personnel in the film Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen produced the film American Beauty, 1999. Sam Mendes directed the movie while Alan Ball wrote it. Naomi Shohan was the production designer and Conrad Hall the art director. Sam Mendes’ role as the director was profound in the development and making of the film. In filming, Mendes’ strong visual ideas were evident throughout the film. He wanted to create a crisp and surreal experience, and this explains why he had a preference for distant shots. Furthermore, he used hand-held cameras to capture the intensity of the fight between Ricky and his father. Mendes did the paper bag scene towards the end of the film carefully in order to incorporate grace. Mendes achieved this by placing the paper bag against a wall. He used creative improvisations to make certain scenes work. The director used computer-generated steam in the bathroom fantasy scene because the entrance of the camera in the bathroom let the steam escape. He improvised by using wires to hold roses in that scene, and then removed them digitally (Tornianen, 2000). The production designer, Naomi Shohan, was responsible for the selection and renovation of the key locations in the film. She wanted to create an archetype of a place where the two households in the film, Lester’s home and his next door neighbors’, would be located. They needed to represent an upper middle-class home. She selected two locations, such that the main characters home would be graceless but immaculate while their next door neighbor’s home would be symmetrical but dark. She was also responsible for recreating the garage in Lester’s home and Ricky’s room in a way that they had a direct line of sight; this was imperative for the last scene. She also chose the colors in the rooms in order to keep red to a minimum, as the color had great symbolic value in the film. Conrad Hall was the art director and contributed to the visual elements of the film especially through lighting; he emphasized classicism. Hall would deduce the mood of the scene then select the right light proportions. In the garage scene between Lester and Ricky, Hall contrasted a soft light from behind his camera with a large light across the actors. He also played with the shadows so as to carry the story’s themes. Lighting Some practical aspects of lighting are already in the above paragraph. However, the artists designed most of the scenes in the film to depict the mood of their characters. For instance, Lester’s wife, who is a real estate broker, loses a prospective buyer in one scene. She closes the blinds and cries alone in the kitchen. The darkness signifies her unhappiness. Furthermore, when Lester rediscovers his lost youth, the first scene, where he is jogging, is bright in order to convey this optimistic mood (Bordwell & Thompson, 2010). In Lester’s fantasy scene, the light comes from a window and illuminates Angela such that she
Introduction With the current revolution in the corporate world, many organizations find the need to keep up with the set trends in the corporate scene. This is essential for them to maintain relevance, as well as achieve set targets and strategic objectives. One of the important aspects of business management is sales personnel management. This is an important business aspect that can lead to efficiency and effectiveness in business. This study will seek to analyze the various tools and techniques used in sales personnel management. Management Techniques Personnel management encompasses a deep interest in the well-being of an employee. Its main aim is ensuring that employees have a sense of satisfaction. Personnel management tasks include training, selection, hiring, motivation, rewards, and compensation among others. Personnel managers are mainly involved in execution of these important tasks (Ingram, 2008). Training Training encompasses the process of improving personnel competencies, knowledge and potentialities, (in regards to the specific tasks that will be assigned to them). This is an essential process that should be perpetual, in order to achieve excellent execution of jobs (Ingram, 2008). It gives sales personnel managers an easier time in dealing with sales personnel. There are different basis on which training is carried out. Training is carried out upon induction of new sales people to the company. It is also important to train current sales personnel .This empowers them to brush up on their knowledge and ultimately improve their performance. Another party that would require training would be a promoted employee. It would be important for him to be fully trained on new aspects pertaining to the job. Training that accompanies upgrades on the existing technologies is fundamental as well. Sales personnel training is implemented on the basis of the premise that salesmanship is a dynamic profession .Effective salesmanship demands an ongoing learning process. The sale force requires knowledge on company products, as well as markets they should venture into. Lack of training leads to lower sales, which ultimately has an impact on the company returns. With adequate training, personnel will be motivated to achieve set targets. They will also require minimal supervision, leading to improved efficiency in the work place (Ingram, 2008). Selection and Hiring Selection entail
Within recent years, the concept of digital influence has taken social media marketing to a new level. It is generally recognized today by experts and media practitioners that involving influential consumers into social networking online campaigns and advertising campaigns is a tool that is dramatically changing the landscape of present-day marketing (Solis and Webber 3). PlayStation is a worldwide brand that illustrates how individuals associated with it become influential in terms of marketing, how the capacity of influence is recognized, what effects the digital word-of-mouth has, and how successful engagement with influential customers can be measured. The way a person or a social media figure becomes influential about a brand can be expressed through two main mechanisms: association and appreciation. In order to be associated with a brand, a person does not necessarily have to be involved in advertising campaigns. Social media exposure and mentioning the brand is enough to build association. It is important that brands are regarded as components of particular culture or community. A person needs to be influential within a given community to become a brand influencer or advocate (Petouhoff 14). For example, Hideteka Miyazaki, who is credited with the creation of a whole gaming genre, is an influencer for PlayStation because of his authority in the gaming community in general and his association with PlayStation in particular. The authority, however, does not necessarily have to be gained through professional expertise. Game reviewers who run online blogs dedicated to gaming can be brand influencers despite the fact that they are amateurs. Advertisers offer to buy a product. Influencers are more complicated. In order to recognize influence about a brand, a community or a certain environment needs to be explored on a deeper level than public campaigns. A way to recognize influence is to examine social networking services for personal statements and emotional feedback from customers and community members (Frawley par. 8). Numerous online communities dedicated to gaming and PlayStation can show influence if studied for acknowledged authority. The effects of digital word-of-mouth on brands and businesses are yet to be explored. However, it is clear that the reflections on a brand disseminated by its customers via social media can be a driving force for companies to adopt better customer service practices (“How To Build a Business Case for Social Customer Experience, Customer Service & Social Media.flv”). As a worldwide brand, PlayStation should not only consider the online feedback of its customers but also in a way shape its strategies by reflecting on this feedback. There are several ways to measure successful engagement with influential consumers. One of them is to establish certain performance indicators and analyze how they are affected by social media activities of a brand (“How to Measure The ROI Of Social Customer Experience and Customer Service.flv”). In this case, an example of what is regarded as success is customer satisfaction. “Happy customers” are the clear
Donald Trump is a billionaire mainly involved in real estate development and planning. Trump began his career when he was still working at his father’s company, which focused on providing affordable housing to middle-income families. He graduated from the University of Wharton in 1968 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. In 1971, young Trump moved to Manhattan and became involved in a much bigger building, creating a name for self, which gave him an opportunity to acquire the Taj Mahal casino from Merv Griffin and Resorts International in 1988. Donald Trump is “a power-oriented business leader and celebrity with a brusque and autocratic leadership style” (DuBrin, 2010). Trump is the kind of leader who contributes heavily to decision-making and takes into consideration any idea that comes his way. Over the years, Trump has ventured into different areas, thus expanding the Trump brand in real estate, hospitality, and entertainment industries. He has succeeded in marketing. The Trump brand and products include Trump Financial, Trump Sales and Leasing, and the Trump Entrepreneur, previously Trump University. He has expanded into restaurants and even has his own clothing line, making his Trump brand to be valued by Forbes at $200 million and net worth at $3.2 billion. In 2010, Trump announced he wanted to run for the presidency, but he later retracted in 2011. After buying the Taj Mahal casino, his expansion led to publicized financial problems that put him into millions of dollars owed to the New York council. During this time, it was believed that New York was going bankrupt; however, he pushed through all the doubt bestowed upon him and moved forward with a never give up attitude. The winning attitude has attributed to his success over the years, even though he suffered a financial setback in the 1990s, which he explained by poor financial backup (Shrimp, 2010). One of his successes is the Trump International Hotel and Tower-Honolulu; this, as he explains, is buyers paid non-refundable deposits purchasing every unit within a day. His comeback after suffering a financial setback took a lot of souls searching, and this lesson has greatly allowed him to make mistakes and come up with solutions ( Peiperl , Arthur, & Anand, 2002). In his book, ‘How I Turned My Biggest Challenge into Success’, Trump encourages his readers that in order to succeed, one must fully understand his/her adversities. Moreover, Trump has supported many charities over the years through fundraising dinners, photo exhibits, and so on (Trump, 2010). In addition, Donald Trump has revolutionized the world of business; he has captured the essence in which business acumen entails. He motivates by challenging business spirit to achieve more than the desired amount. His extensive business background in commercial real estate transactions and motivation to potential investors has led to his high appraisal in business circles. He has been able to mentor other young businessmen by offering jobs in real estate projects as well as by encouraging
Introduction to GASCO One of the organizations in the United Arabs Emirates that may be used to demonstrate the application of corporate governance is the Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd (GASCO). GASCO is one of the leading energy companies in the country. It has over 33 years of service since its establishment in 1878 (GASCO, 2013). Abu Dhabi is endowed with natural resources. Gas is one of the most important resources. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nayhan was one of the most vocal leaders on the sound utilization of this resource in Abu Dhabi. His sentiments led to the establishment of the company in the Emirates’ capital. The company was founded with the intention of tapping the vast natural gas resources available in the country. The government was the main shareholder. Currently, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) largely owns GASCO (GASCO, 2013). ADNOC controls 68% of the company. It is the largest shareholder under the government (GASCO, 2013). Some of the other shareholders in GASCO include Partex, Total, and Shell. Another company that was integrated into GASCO is ATHEER, which is also owned by ADNOC. The proportion of shares that these other members own includes 15% for Shell, 15% for Total, and 2% for Partex (GASCO, 2013). In the interview that was conducted, there were some emergent issues on the governance of the organization. The company governance consists of a board as the main body that oversees the general functioning of the company. There are eight boards of directors in this organization representing the shareholders. ADNOC has four members in the board due to the large shares that it owns while the other shareholders contribute a member to this board. The board’s chairperson is from ADNOC. Each of the members has a single vote in decision-making. The board meets twice in a yearly schedule. Du
WBS Diagram for a Family Event: Younger Sister’s Birthday WBS Diagram for a Family Event: Younger Sister’s Birthday WBS Principles: Short Summary Though often viewed as simplistic, the Work Breakdown Structure, or WBS, allows for an easy identification of the key objectives and the definition of the key stages of a certain project. When it comes to defining the key characteristics of the WBS approach, one must mention the creation of a hierarchical map first (Meredith & Mantel 2012). As a result, the relationship between the final deliverable, i.e.., the project to be completed, and the sub deliverables, i.e., its key stages, can be defined. Linked logically, the key processes that a specific WBS involves are supposed to address the key goal and allow one to attain it successfully ( A guide to the project management body of knowledge 2000). In order to implement the project based on the principles of the WBS, one must bear the difference between an activity and a deliverable in mind. While the latter is traditionally referred to as the action that has specific and tangible consequences, a deliverable has none. More importantly, a deliverable does not consume either financial resources or time. To be more exact, the very concept of WBS presupposes that the key deliverable of the project should be decomposed to sub deliverables and then to a specific activity. Therefore, the structure of a WBS is rather basic. Nevertheless, the approach seems to have been enjoying rather wide popularity among a range of organizations recently. Though it might have minor problems, it is evidently helpful in outlining the key steps to be taken in order to accomplish a specific task. Innovative and involving a pragmatic approach, the WBS system is perfect for planning events of all types (Haugan 2002, p. 89), as well as creating a strategy for attaining a specific goal. Reference List A guide to the project management bod
Introduction The internet as a communication tool has made it possible to access information thus making it easier to work, learn, buy, sell and advertise online. For learning purposes, many educational institutions have introduced online learning through the e-learning program which enables students to undertake online tests and results forwarded via the same medium. What it feels like taking internet tests Taking tests online is a challenging task. The difference that exists between writing tests manually and taking a test online is the virtual aspect. In this respect, online tests can be very scary as most of them are given based on selected topics which selected randomly and are issued as soon as one accepts the terms of service. As soon as one accepts to undertake the tests, there is no time allowed for breaking as this will not be considered. With this in mind, one must come prepared and ready to sit for the test without interruptions. Taking tests online requires courage and determination as instructions are given require one to have the ability to navigate from page to page in search of important information. This may lead to confusion if one has no idea of where to source information on the website. In my form, I have undertaken tests which were both related to the application for writing positions The tests are SDIS and involve speed and critical thinking which if not taken with the care of can lead to failure as the time given is little. The other test example is the IQ test which is also regarded as an aptitude test. This test requires one to be fast enough as numerous questions are asked and the time given is minimal. This causes distraction as most applicants tend to fumble thus ending up failing the tests miserably. In this case, my first application was turned down but by luck and commitment, I was able to pass on my second trial though through a different company. This brought me joy as I had little faith that internet tests were just a mere hoax. The IQ test was rather tricky but I managed to score averagely as my English level was superb – My score for this was 80%. This was encouraging though my SDIS test was confusing with very few minutes given to plan and write on a random topic of 150 words. Though having tried, I managed to pull a fair score of 25% and this was so disappointing. What do the results say about you and if you agree with the results? The results submitted over the internet are somehow demoralizing as most companies conduct their evaluation on a strict basis; an example is the tests given by online research companies. This is due to the number of applicants who apply; and
Background General Information Beer is one of the world’s most beloved alcoholic beverages with a rich history and century-old traditions. Beer production involves brewing cereal grains with the most popular choice being malted barley and other options including wheat, maize (corn), and rarely, rice. Since the industrial revolution, the brewing industry has turned from domestic manufactures into a global business that includes multinational giants as well as regional and local producers. Typically, beer is packed in bottles and cans; however, in bars and pubs, it is no rarity to see it available on draught. The modern beer is characterized by the strength within the 3.5% to 6% alcohol by volume (ABV) range. However, due to the impressive diversity of beer culture and brewing methods, ABV may vary greatly starting as little as 0.5% and amounting all the way up to 20% (DeSalle and Tattersall 5). Some breweries embarked on creating beer as strong as spirits, and the most outstanding attempts resulted in beverages with an ABV of 40%. Brief History The written history of many ancient civilizations includes frequent mentions of beer, be it brewing methods, religious references, or laws aimed at controlling consumption and distribution. The archaeological evidence revealed that humankind commenced brewing beer as early as 11,000 BC (DeSalle and Tattersall 15). Some scientists go as far as making assumptions that beer used to play a significant role in the formation of civilizations and was highly appraised for not only its inebriating properties but also nutritional value (DeSalle and Tattersall 17). For instance, workers at the construction site of the Great Pyramids in Giza, Ancient Egypt, received the daily norm of four to five liters of beer per person, which at the time, was seen as instrumental to the successful realization of the building plan (DeSalle and Tattersall 25). The written legacy of Mesopotamia entailed religious texts whose creation was allegedly aimed at preserving beer recipes in a nation that was predominantly illiterate. Fast forward to modernity, in the 16th century, William IV, the Duke of Bavaria, passed what was recognized as the first European law regulating food quality, which included providing guidelines for the brewing process. The Industrial Revolution was a critical point in the history of beer as its production moved from local and artisanal to industrial. The introduction and refinement of thermometers and hygrometers allowed brewers to seize greater control over the process (DeSalle and Tattersall 67). By the 21st century, the brewing industry had grown exponentially, making it the third world’s most popular drink after water and tea. Current Consumption and Production: In the World and Canada In Canada, beer made its first appearance in the 17th century when it was brought by European settlers and colonists. The first commercial brewery was established in 1650, and soon, the beer business started to thrive and prosper due to the vast popularity of the beverage. Moreover, the cold climate facilitated the production in the absence of ref