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Ogilvy and Mather Worldwide is the sixth largest advertising, marketing, and public relations agency in the world. It has received multiple awards for its work, including awards for the progressive management of programs supporting working parents (“Ogilvy & Mather North America” par. 1). Founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy, the agency has made substantial progress in recent years. Vision Assessment David Ogilvy’s initial idea was to create an atmosphere of innovation and excitement (“Ogilvy & Mather. Corporate Culture” par. 1). Eventually, the following vision was formulated: “To be the agency most valued by those who most value brands” (Ibarra & Sackley 18). The teachings of David Ogilvy were indicated as a timeless inspiration for the agency’s work. The defined vision is clear and easily relates to the main strategy of the agency, called Brand Stewardship. The latter is meant to reinforce the system of creating, developing, and boosting profitable brands. The most crucial values that serve as guidelines for the agency’s work were identified as well. They include the work of the Brand Teams and encouraging creativity, curiosity, the highest professional standards, and discipline while distinguishing between confidence and arrogance and holding consumers in high esteem (Ibarra & Sackley 18). The vision and core values formulated by Ogilvy & Mather were meant to reinforce the chosen strategy, providing efficient guidelines and a creative credo. The agency defined three principal strategies that were closely tied to its vision statement. These strategies included “Client Security,” “Better Work, More Often,” and “Financial Discipline” (Ibarra & Sackley 9). However, these strategic declarations were rather preliminary as the Brand Stewardship strategy emerged later on, which was intertwined with the formulated vision and aligned with the company’s goals. The agency’s internal stakeholders include the board of directors (i.e., regional chairpersons) as well as investors. External stakeholders include customers, creditors, and other interested parties. The developed vision statement efficiently addresses the needs of both external and internal stakeholders. Vision-Creating Process With the “Brand Stewardship” creative vision formulated, it was crucial for the company to make a collective effort toward implementing the necessary changes and developing a strategy for putting the vision into practice. The board of directors participated in the process as well as eight local presidents. The people involved recall the meetings devoted to developing an implementation plan being frustrating and resembling an impasse. Eventuall
Nowadays, digital technologies become the part of our everyday life. People are not able to imagine their life without different devices which they use every day. Blistering development of technologies of this kind leads to their usage in different spheres of the life of a person. Nowadays, it is impossible to imagine efficient functioning of any establishment without some reliable storages which allow to keep data. That is why, the question of the efficiency and security of storages used by different organizations is rather topical nowadays. Under these conditions, vSphere storage obtains great popularity. It is a kind of storage which allows its users to manage files within one working machine and transfer them between different arrays of information from one to another without any pauses or breaks in the work. It is very efficient practice which helps to reduce time which is needed for data processing and increase efficiency of the whole process in this way. However, to achieve its efficient functioning some options should be taken into account while planning vSphere storage. First of all, vSenter server should be installed on a physical host and it must be running before creating the VSA cluster ( vSphere Storage Appliance Planning Checklist , n.d.). Additionally, choice between 2 or 3 meber VSA cluster should be made as it will be impossible to add extra member in the process of its usage (Ferguson, 2012). The next step is connected with the determination of capacity of VSA cluster. The thing is, that the amount of information should be taken into account and, resting on this fact, decision should be made. Finally, the number of virtual machines which are going to use this cluster should also be considered. Only under these conditions, vSphere storage can provide efficient management of information. Configuring vSphere storage However, it is obvious, that all steps which are mentioned above, are just the first stage of the activity connected with the usage of vShpere storage in the work of any organization or company. With this in mind, vSphere should be configured in order to function efficiently and fast. That is why, several main points connected with the configuration of vSphere storage could also be outlined. First of all, it is possible to say that the main requirement for VSA cluster is the presence of ESXi 5.0 as only it can promote efficient functioning of the whole system and, moreover, none of the ESXi hosts must function in another cluster (Ferguson, 2012). It is very important as the whole work could collapse and system will not function. Additionally, there are strict demands for the network as it has to have “1 dedicated Gigabit Ethernet switch that supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN trunking” (VMware, n.d., p.23) for its efficient functioning. Nevertheless, if all these needs are fulfilled, it is possible to create vSphere storage which can be easily used in the work. Its managing is simple, as s virtual switch, which will appear, can allow a person to use the system efficiently. With this in mind, having analyzed the data connected with vSphere storag
Introduction Post-structuralism is a development of several philosophers and critical theorists. It emerged after the period of structuralism when many theorists rejected the structuralism movement. Post-structuralism emerged in France in the early 1960s after the structuralism was criticized and rejected by philosophers like Jacques Derrida , Michael Foucault , Roland Barthes , Jacques Lacan , Gilles Deleuze and Julia Kristeva . It became an extended and more defined version of the structuralism and it mainly emphasized on pluralism and post-modernism in France. During the 1960s, critiques of structuralism started rebelling against the Government and there arose political anxiety as both workers and students fought against the state. There arose great interests in the new philosophies which advocated for the dominance of western norms and cultures. The philosophers justified the criticisms made against the western culture and with time, post-structuralism emerged and exposed the norms and cultures of the western society. It was seen as a step towards modernization and development (Jameson, 1991). Key philosophers The people that led to the emergence of post-structuralism were referred to as the critiques of the structuralism movement. The major philosophers that brought about the post-structuralism movement were Roland Barthes and Jacques Derrida. They were later supported by Michael Foucault, Gilles Deleuze and Julia Kristeva. Roland Barthes (1915-1980) was initially in support of the structuralism movement in the early 1910s. However, by the beginning of the year 1968, he began to change his philosophy to that of post-structuralism. He wrote articles that were meant to give people a different view of the events that were beginning to take place. Although many people in France had the great desire to move beyond structuralism, there was no clear measure on how it would happen. Most of the study of post-structuralism was based on the common critiques of structuralism and Barthes was committed to making his philosophy a success. In his contribution to the post-structuralism theory, Barthes wrote a book in 1968 entitled the Elements of Semiology where he brought about the concept of “meta-language”. According to the book, meta-language is a systematic way of communicating beyond the old-fashioned and traditional way. In meta-language, symbols are used to communicate and they replace the traditional way of communic
“A proud heart can survive general failure because such a failure does not prick its pride. It is more difficult and more bitter when a man fails alone” (Achebe 18). “If one finger brought oil it soiled the others” (Achebe 88). “Even as a little boy he [Okonkwo] had resented his father’s failure and weakness, and even no he still remembered how he had suffered when a playmate had told him that his father was agbala. That was how Okonkwo first came to know that agbala was not only another name for a woman, it could also mean a man who had taken to title” (Achebe 10). “But he was not the man to go about telling his neighbours that he was in error. And so people said he had no respect for the gods of the clan. His enemies said that his good fortune had gone to his head. They called him the little bird nza who so far forgot himself after a heavy meal that he challenged his chi ” (Achebe 22). “Afraid? I do not care what he does to you. I despite him and those who listen to him. I shall fight alone if I choose” (Achebe 142). “But I fear for you young people because you do not understand how strong is the bond of kinship. You do not know what it is to speak with one voice. And what is the result? An abominable religion has settled among you. A man can now leave his father and his brothers. He can curse gods of his fathers and his ancestors, like a hunter’s dog that suddenly goes mad and turns on his master. I fear for you; I fear for you the clan” (Achebe 118). “He [Okonkwo] was a very strong man and rarely felt fatigue. But his wives and young children were not as strong, and so they suffered. But they dared not to complain openly” (Achebe 10). “No matter how prosperous a man was, if he was unable to rule his women and his children (and especially his women) he was not really a man” (Achebe 37). “What is good in one place is bad in another place…the world is large” (Achebe 51). “Every clan and village had its ‘evil forest’. In it were buried all those who died of the really evil diseases, like leprosy and smallpox. It was also the dumping ground for the potent fetishes of great medicine men when they died. An “evil forest” was, therefore, alive with sinister forces and powers of darkness” (Achebe 105). “Ikemefuna had begun to feel like a member of Okonkwo’s family. He still thought about his mother and his three-year-old sister, and he had moments of sadness and depression. But he and Nwoye had become so deeply attached to each other that such moments became less frequent and less poignant” (Achebe 25) “That boy calls you father. Do not bear a hand in his death” (Achebe 40). “Okonkwo did not taste any food for two days after the death of Ikemefuna. He drank palm-wine from morning till night, and his eyes were read and fierce like the eyes of a rat when it was caught by the tail and dashed against the floor” (Achebe 44). “An Umuofia man does not refuse a call,” he said. “He may refuse to do what he is asked; he does not ref
Executive Summary The use of optimization techniques for managerial decision-making is popular. Various tools have been developed to help fit few resources to production processes with the aim of maximizing profits and reducing wastage of resources. This paper looks into this aspect with a special interest in simulation. Simulation is a technique that tries to replicate a real life scenario into a model. With reference to case study examples, this paper analyses methodologies adopted in applying this technique in product planning and scheduling. The researcher also reviews literature in this field to get greater insight into the topic. The paper concludes that simulation is a critical tool for business success as long as it is installed after careful preparation and steps taken to ensure it reflects the needs and objectives of the organization. Introduction Simulation is a manufacturing technique that aptly represents reality of operations and processes in a model. The model is a reflection of what happens in reality and takes into account the parameters and conditions on the ground. It is quite a useful tool in product planning and scheduling. Scheduling is the act performed by managers where they allocate resources, indentify procedures, and estimate different parameters that entail the procedures, such as costs. This is quite imperative in project management as it informs the project manager about the imminent project and acts as a tool for prediction. Product planning, on the other hand, refers to the process of allocation of meager resources to production activities with the aim of ensuring that company objectives are met. This includes customer satisfaction and meeting demand. Generally, this represents an optimization problem for a company as it refers to a process where a manager has to make a decision to minimize costs and maximize profits simultaneously. This paper looks into the possibility of applying simulation to solving production planning and scheduling problems in different organizations. The researcher employs the use of case stud
Introduction: Beauty of Multirhythmic Poetry The research paper analyzes the poem “Annabel Lee” that was written by a famous American poet, Edgar Allan Poe. The piece of poetry holds a wide recognition since it represents a bright example of multi rhythmic poem writing. Thus, it consists of six stanzas that create different expressive tendencies. While analyzing this piece of poetry, one can deduce that it contains a wide range of stylistic devices. Consequently, the poem is of great interest for modern literary analysis, for it demonstrates a connection between poetry themes and formal means that illustrate these themes. The Place of “Annabel Lee” among Edgar Poe’s Literary Works Edgar Allan Poe: Short Biography Edgar Allan Poe was born in Massachusetts, in 1809. A student at the University of Virginia, the poet had a wonderful opportunity to learn from the best American writers. The first Poe’s collection of poems “Tamerlane, and Other Poems” was published when the author was 18 years old. Since the book received much positive feedback, the poet started to sell his stories to numerous magazines and newspapers. Later on, Edgar Allan Poe became a chief editor of the Southern Literary Messenger as well as worked for several literary journals such as Broadway Journal and Gentleman’s Magazine. His elaborated literary pieces of writing mark Poe as a predecessor of “art for art’s sake” (Meltzer 17). Therefore, the author’s works created a powerful impact on the establishment of a connection between content and literary form. The Poet’s Literary Style Edgar Allan Poe used multiple techniques while creating his works. The author’s fiction and poetic works are primarily characterized by mysteriousness. Thus, Poe is said to possess a dark style of writing, which often evokes fear and embarrassment. No wonder, the author is considered to be a father of American horror fiction. Its impact is evident in the analyzed poem as well and maybe revealed through the author’s description of Annabelle in a tomb. Therefore, Poe’s writings contain some emotional intensity, which appeals to the readers. Moreover, the author often targets a theme of the human psyche. In his literary creations, Poe reflects on the matters of psychological explorations (“Poetry Foundation: Edgar Allan Poe” par. 5). Nevertheless, the primary feature of the author’s style is his usage of stylistic devices that creatively reveal certain
The youth comprise a significant proportion of every society. Youth can be defined as a group of young people who are in the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood and are considered to be the most energetic. It is a stage during which the young people try to define their identity and prepare them for citizenship and adulthood (Shamsie, 2006). However, it has not been easy to fix the definition of youth in chronological terms. In most countries, the age of the youth is drawn at the time when an individual is treated equally under the law, normally referred to as the age of majority. Many countries place it at age 18 and beyond this age, one is considered an adult. It is therefore important to note that the definition of the term youth depends greatly on the socio-cultural, political, institutional, and economic factors of a given country. The working chronological age for the purposes of this essay is between the ages 15 and 29, which is used mainly by most National Youth Councils. This essay will discuss some problems facing the youth and why this crisis appears to be a major concern for adult society. There are a number of problems encountered by the youth of today all over the world. Unemployment is one of the major problems facing today’s young generation (Shamsie, 2006). Every young person must be prepared to overcome the challenges of adolescence and adulthood. This means that he or she must engage in progressive experiences and activities which will, in turn, enable him or her to become socially, emotionally, morally, economically, physically, as well as cognitively competent. As one approaches the mid-20s, he or she starts experiencing the transition from schooling to work. Many young people at this age would be expected to secure a job and earn instead of the continued reliance on the parents or guardians. This trend in most instances is hampered by the lack of job opportunities for a large number of young people in society. Difficulty in securing a place of work implies that the youth can hardly get a stable source of income for personal use and even for the other dependents like the parents or siblings. This is despite the fact that a lot of resources are injected towards educating them. The fact that many young people lack a stable source of income and yet they are the most energetic members of society is ridiculous. A number of youth resort to other alternative ways of survival like theft, forceful robbery, carjacking, and other illegal deals that will enable them to get the money that they desperately need. This is one concern that threatens the fabric of society especially the adult members of the society. The problem is worsened by the fact that there are many young people who are faced with the same problem and hence adding to the magnitude of illegal incidences. In most
Introduction The Internet has brought a variety of opportunities for the development of human potential, but it also introduced people to lots of distractions. Making knowledge more accessible and noticeable to engage people in self-development is one of the modern challenges. TED Talks are a phenomenon of global significance because they have the potential to change the world of education and individual perception of learning. Kamenetz (2010) has a good point that TED is a powerful instrument for sharing ideas and knowledge because it has changed the lives of many speakers and connected hundreds and thousands of people around the world. I fully support the position of Kamenetz on this issue and will argue that all the above is true to life. Main body The process of sharing ideas is in itself a great way to push forward science and technology. Discoveries do not usually happen in a vacuum, and in order to produce some value, there is a necessity to process a certain amount of information or to do research. Generating quality data and disseminating it across the Internet certainly contributes to the acceleration of that process. Kamenetz (2010) writes about Jill Bolte Taylor whose life changed after her speech in TED and whose work became known to many more people. It certainly helped her to become more effective at generating new knowledge than if she did not participate in TED Talks. Given that, it could be safe to assume that others, inspired by her revelations, would become one step closer to their own scientific or technological discoveries. According to Bratton (2013), TED does not contribute to
Introduction There is a prejudice against Native Americans that presents them as poor, uncultured, or even vulgar. However, the PBS Documentary The Spirit of Crazy Horse effectively dispels such myths, as it unveils the cultural beliefs, traditions, lifestyles, history, and worldview of one Native American tribe – the Lakota. The film highlights the uniqueness of the Lakota people and their philosophy, as well as the injustice they have suffered. Main body After watching the documentary, I felt both awe-struck and horrified. On the one hand, I admire Lakota’s love and respect for nature, patriotism, and the ability to enjoy simple things in life being happy and satisfied. On the other hand, it is unfathomable how the US government, a self-proclaimed fighter for equality and democracy, could terrorize this tribe. Even the attacks of radical Lakota groups could not justify the massacre of unarmed people. Thus, I have mixed impressions of this film, but it definitely made me review many things. I want to note that in this documentary, one mostly sees the Lakota perspective on the historical events and their lifestyle. Therefore, the narrative may be biased, presenting some information inaccurately or not revealing all the important facts. On the other hand, there are many sources that show the US views on American history and interracial relations within the country, while people still know little about the Native Americans. It is always necessary to see different perspectives on conflict situations, and it is great that interviews of Lakota people, expressing their position and thoughts, are available now. Thus, this documentary is a valuable source of information, even if it shows a one-sided view of some historical events. Conclusion To conclude, the PBS Documentary The Spirit of Crazy Horse is a rare source of insight into the Lakota lifestyle, philosophy, and attitude to some significant historical events. It helps to see the Lakota people with their own eyes, not through the lens of existing prejudice or myths. It is impossible to say that the documentary is unbiased as it mostly presents a Lakota perspective on historical events. However, in my opinion, no other expert can give a better description of Lakota values, traditions, and beliefs than the Lakota people themselves.