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Introduction The auto industry is one of the largest industries in the world and this creates a lot of problems for various stakeholders in the industry. This essay will explore avenues that could be used in the process of setting up a car dealership within the car auction business. The essay is also going to look into ways and means of shipping cars within the car auction industry. The auto industry has evolved over the years and this has made car sales to increase through use of different channels. One of the growing channels for sale of cars is the internet due to the growth of online car auctions sales. The online car auction has been on the rise and as a result, car dealers in the world currently make use of e-commerce sites to advertise and conduct trade. Therefore, several pre-requisite have to be met in the process of establishing an online car auction. Overview There are several factors that one needs to consider before starting a business especially in the auto industry. The best tool to use in analysing a business start-up is a SWOT analysis on all factors affecting the online car auction industry. Moreover, we will also analyse the export of cars and the general trend within the auto industry. Type of Business: Before any person or organisation intends to start a business, a consideration on the kind of business has to be analysed. For instance, in the auto industry an organization can consider if they are going to sell at the retail or wholesale level. An organisation might come up with its own online portal like EBay or if it is the case of an individual, he/she might make use of a site like EBay. Moreover, in most cases retail auto dealers sell to individuals while wholesale business in most cases deal with selling to other dealers in different regions. Consequently, an organisation or an individual might decide to focus on selling all types of vehicles or to sell a certain kind of automobiles (Krane, 2003). For instance, an organisation might have a niche and decide to sell trucks only, sedans only or other segments of vehicles in the auto industry. Cost: This is a major factor that needs to be factored in the process of establishing an online auction business. Various costs have to be incurred in the process of establishing an online auction site. These costs include registration costs, licensing, advertising, and operational costs among others. As a result, careful budgeting and planning has to be done. However, the major costs that an online business owner should watch out are security and shipping. Online transactions are faceless and thus it susceptible to fraud and therefore adequate security measures should be undertaken (Rubenstein, 2010). Another major worry for online businesses is shipping especially in the case of international trade since several countries have different shipping rates and rules. While shipping to some regions could be considered non-commercially viable with problems like piracy and the sort. Thus, in an online auction you could either set for the customer to pay for shipping or for you to pay the shipping (Mor
The main goal that Kate Chopin wanted to convey in The Story of an Hour is the liberation of a woman from the limited marital role and gender persuasion of the women’s place in the world. According to Yazgi, Kate Chopin has never been an active feminist, but she believed in women’s power, which can go against social norms (147). The Story of an Hour written 1894 was argued by many famous critics of the nineteenth century. Discussions led to the idea that such characters as Louise Mallard must be clearly analyzed to make the story accessible to general reading. Kate Chopin knew how difficult it was to publish work that might not be socially accepted, and she was working hard to achieve the equality that her colleagues could not accomplish. Kate Chopin tried to evoke pity in relation to Louise Mallard and make the reader fully imbued with the character’s story to understand the story’s deeper meaning. Aristotle believed that the best way to induce pity is a tragedy, and the main idea of all stories written in Aristotle’s method is oriented on tragedy, not comedy. (Yazgi 148). Even though Louise Mallard was relieved by the death of her husband, the author managed to transform it into tragedy and decrease the number of criticisms for immorality. Chopin’s linguistic talent flourished the effect of the tragedy and allowed this story to be massively spread. After husband’s death, Louise analyzed her life and realized that she was tied by the knot of the marriage and could not show her personality. The realization that a huge part of life was lived under blind love led Louise into kind of depression: she had loved him — sometimes. Often she had not. What did it matter! What could love, the unsolved mystery, count for in the face of this possession of self-assertion which she suddenly recognized as the strongest impulse of her being! (Yazgi 149). In the nineteenth century, when patchy reigned, a woman could not engage in self-affirmation, and husbands always demanded the dependency of wives. When Louise freed herself from her husband’s affection, her thoughts were mixed, and great excitement to start living as an individual person appeared. The search for oneself and realization of freedom struck Louise at first, and the feeling of being lost did not immediately turn into happiness, making the story more tragic. At first, the character was waiting for a new life with fear because she lived under social pressure for a long time, which imposed specific rules. However, later h
Introduction Chemical Warfare came into being during an era of unprecedented change in the technology of war.[1] The introduction of gas warfare by Germany in April 1915 presented new problems of military techniques with which none of the Allied Powers was then prepared to cope. In the United States, the War Department, by the fall of 1915, began to show an interest in providing troops with protection against gas and assigned responsibility for the design and development of respirators to the Medical Department. In carrying out his responsibilities, The Surgeon General detailed certain Medical officers to the British and French Armies as observers, and these officers sent back periodic reports, which included information on gas defense.[2] The Army took no steps to supply the troops with masks or to prepare for offensive gas warfare until the first part of 1917. It was not the War Department but a civilian branch of the government that took the first step in preparation for the employment of toxic agents. Early in 1917, the Secretary of the Interior surveyed his department to determine how it might contribute to the national defense and decided that the Bureau of Mines, which, since its establishment in 1910, had been investigating poisonous gases in mines, might be utilized in assisting the Army and Navy in developing a gas war program. On February 8, Van H. Manning, the director of the Bureau of Mines, wrote to the services. It was not until the German Army in July 1917 began the use of dichloroethyl sulfide, the so-called mustard gas, as a liquid, toxic filler for projectiles that the War Department began to give serious consideration to preparations for gas warfare. Mustard gas was persistent, it proved to be a high casualty producer, and it considerably widened the scope of chemical warfare. As the gas warfare needs of U.S. troops in France became known in Washington, they were referred to the War Department bureau, to which each seemed to relate. The basic requirement was a gas mask; this item, because of its prophylactic nature, was assigned to the Medical Department for procurement and distribution. Training of individuals in the use of the mask then became a Medical responsibility. The War Department assigned the responsibility for the manufacture and filling of gas shells to the Ordnance Department, which erected a new arsenal for this purpose at Edgewood, Maryland. The problems of gas warfare administration were, in the meantime, receiving serious consideration in the theater of operations under the urgency of an active gas warfare situation. A board of officers was appointed to plan a gas warfare organization for the American Expeditionary Forces ( AEF) on June 18, 1917, a few da
Introduction Every business organization is unique with regard to how they craft and execute business strategies, as well as how they operate their business activities. Porter’s value chain developed in 1985 recognizes that business organizations are basically an integration of activities geared towards designing, producing, marketing, delivering and supporting products and services. Every business organization has a specific and unique value chain which is the potential source of their competitive advantage. Value chain analysis enables an organization in determining which business strategy to adopt. Strategies such as cost leadership and differentiation are highly informed by value chain analysis (Henry, 2008, p.102). Value chain activities have costs attributed to them which influence their inter-relationships with other activities both internal and external, to an organization. The performance and competitiveness of an organization is determined by how effective an organization manages the various value chain activities. SWOT analysis examines an organization’s key business operations and structure, history and products, as well as revenue and strategies. The study is about both internal and external factors affecting an organization’s performance and competitiveness. The knowledge of an organization’s value chain is crucial in determining where an organizations strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats lie (Henry, 2008, p.117). SWOT Analysis of Apple Inc Strengths One of the greatest strength of Apple Inc is the ability of the organization to innovate products such as i-Pod and i-Tunes . Constant innovation and development of products keeps Apple’s competitors at bay as the organization continues to be competitively advantaged. Apple’s strength also comes from its highly dynamic and interactive iTunes online stores. This online store enables Apple to reach a large number of online customers and has a world market share of 82% selling at least two million songs on a daily basis. Apple’s organizational architecture is another internal factor that has given Apple a competitive advantage (Henry, 2008, p.141). Weaknesses One of the weaknesses of Apple computers is that it market segment target is highly limited as the organization has failed to target the segment of the market that is not computer literate.. Another weakness of the organization arises due to lack of customization of their computer and digital media products and services. This does not provide their customers with the opportunity to by personalized products (Henry, 2008, p.141). Opportunities The growing demand for computers and digital media is an opportunity at the disposal of Apple Inc. Another opportunity for Apple Inc is that the Buyers of computers and digital media products such as the iPod and iTunes are increasingly becoming more educated in terms of what they really want. The expansion of communication and technological integration also provides an important opportunity f
Introduction Arthritis is a disease of the joints and can occur in both humans and other animals, including dogs. The onset of the disease is slow and debilitating. The disease, which causes inflammation of the joints, is said to occur in about one in five adult dogs. Collier, P. (2003) states that “ arthritis may be suspected as having affected a dog or cat if thunderstudyands up slowly or limps after it gets up, or if it limps on a leg previously injured or operated upon, or generally moves around slower, and is more inclined to be inactive, specially while climbing stairs or getting up onto furniture”. Dinger, B. (2006) lists “ abnormal bone/joint development, damage to joints, infection, the instability of surrounding ligaments and tendons, and injury due to immune system as possible causes of the disease”. The Ingleburn Veterinary Hospital (www.Ingleburnvet.com.au, Aug 2002) also lists other symptoms of the disease in dogs like “ lagging behind when on walks, yelping in pain when it is touched, reduced appetite, change in behaviour, often into aggression, and licking or chewing at joints ”. The Hospital also mentions methods of nursing intervention like “ exercise, weight control, pain relief, and environment”. One study by Dybdall et al (2007) has even found that “ environmental change, including choice of boarding kennels, can cause a severe adverse effect on the health and behaviour of an animal ”. The degree of comfort and care that can be provided to a sick dog can help reduce the pain and physical distress caused by arthritis. In this regard, proper choice of a dog’s home and kennel, choice of bedding, space available to the dog, etc can provide considerable relief to a dog struck with arthritis, particularly in its old age. For Monty, the dog under study, the size, and disposition of the dog, the stage of the disease as also its specific symptoms and behaviour need to be observed and then a suitable choice of home environment, kennel etc needs to be arrived at. Choice of Kennel A dog house or kennel is a place outside the house where a dog can be warm in the cold season, dry during rainy days, and cool during the hot summer months. Also, it should be happy and secure in its home. Dog kennels are designed for every kind of dog. A doghouse or kennel should be of correct size, neither too large nor too small so that the dog is both comfortable and has sufficient space to move. The kennel must also be well ventilated, just above the ground, has a proper entrance which keeps out the adverse elements of nature outside like wind, cold, rain, etc. The roof of the kennel should also be detachable so that the inside can be periodically accessed and c
Introducing the Celebrity Dorothy Dandridge was a famous African American singer and actress. She was the first African American who was nominated for Oscar as the best actress. She performed many roles, but she is most known for role in the movie Carmen Jones (Mills 15). Identifying the Symptoms Dorothy had severe nervous disorders because of being subjected to physical and sexual abuse in her childhood by her mother’s partner Geneva Williams. Her miserable childhood, failed personal relationships, pitfalls in her career, as well as personal struggles with depression after two unsuccessful marriages left its imprint on all her mental health ( Introducing Dorothy Dandridge ). Her first married to Harold Nicholas, the father of her mentally retarded daughter Suzanne Nicholas. They later divorced because of the difficult relationships that worsen after they found out that their child is seriously ill. The second marriage with Jack Denison, but they soon divorced because of financial problems and domestic violence. She began to use antidepressants and alcohol to suppress her fears and frustration. Feeling depressed and desperate, Dorothy Dandridge suffered from unfulfilled roles in her life – as a mother, and a wife. There were occasions when she felt absolutely depressed because of her battle with her insecurity. Because of such anxieties, the actress seemed to experience physical illness during her performances ( Introducing Dorothy Dandridge ). A range of hardships Dandridge had to encounter nervous breakdowns which turned into her extreme addiction to alcohol. To relief her emotional pain and despair, her mental and physical state worsened, leading to death as a result of drug overdose. Summarizing the Main Criteria of the Disorder The research has shown that major depression disorder is marked by depressed mood, particular the evident feelings of emptiness and sadness, lack of interest in the daily activities that would be enjoyed, sleep difficulties, reduced energy level, lack of concentration and attention, and suicidal intentions ( Major Depressive Disorder ). While presenting the environmental factors influencing the development of the disorder, one should mention such issues as job difficulties, lack of support, financial struggles. All these factors can significantly worsen the symptoms, as well as act as the actual symptoms as well. In addition, personal factors can also trigger the development of mental disorders including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Findings and Conclusions An analysis of the patient’s symptoms, as well as an overview of the criteria for the major depressive disorders, has revealed that the actress had relevant symptoms defining her mental disease. It can be assumed that Dandridge had difficult childhood b
Summary of Article The article “Data regulation: Britain faces data privacy confusion after Brexit” studies the implications of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union on data protection and the difficult decisions the government will have to make in the face of these changes. Within the European Union block, personal data can travel freely between countries. The article postulated that if Britain exited the Union, its digital space companies would have to readjust to adapt to new conditions, where they will have to face the same criteria and limitations as the other non-EU institutions. This forces the government officials to urgently consider how they are going to restructure their data protection laws to interface with the EU and its regulations. The country has two options. The first is to accept the latter’s rules on general data protection. While the rules were designed to be pro-business in nature, they impose some of the same “red-tape” and overbearing regulations that Britain hoped to avoid through Brexit. For example, there would be a universal obligation to hire a data protection officer, regardless of the size of the company. The second option is to develop their set of regulations. Besides being a time and money consuming process, it creates the risk of these regulations not being accepted by the EU regulators, leading to the risk of isolation and hefty expenses for the British corporations. Due to the projected opposition of the US to Britain’s own rules, the possibility of the country integrating the EU regulations increases. Author’s Position The author of the article creates a sense of objectiveness by not actively taking any side of the argument. However, it can be deduced that he is more supportive of the idea of Britain’s own data protection regime. This can be seen in his use of arguments. When describing the option of accepting EU’s regulations, Robinson gives a brief overview of how this decision can be harmful to the British business and why. On the other hand, when addressing the issues with the second option, he discusses the external issues and how other countries might impede Britain in accepting their own rules. He does not discuss the possible negative consequences of this option for the local business. Relate to Class Material This week’s class material discussed big data and data aggregation. These two concepts play a very important role in the management and strategy building of businesses and are very important for accurate SWOT and Porter’s five forces analyses. The situation described in the article threatens to make it more complicated for corporations to aggregate and analyze big data. They will have to readjust their policies and strategies to accommodate new regulations, which will probably limit how and to what extent they can collect. Since big data aggregation is one of the key parts of the marketing research and demand analysis, the companies will be forced to increase their expenses to meet the new r
The main concern of the article is the necessity of reduction of chocolate milk consumption in schools The article under consideration under the title U.S. Schools’ War Against Chocolate Milk is taken from TIME, issued on 18 December, 2009. It is written by Gilbert Cruz, senior editor at TIME. The main concern of the article in question is the reduction of chocolate milk consumption in schools. The author provides opinions of several competent functionaries from nutrition organizations, such as the National Dairy Council and Yale University’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity (Cruz, 2009). These people are definitely against the chocolate milk presence in school lunches for it is one of factors provoking obesity in kids and adults. They support such opinion by the held investigations that show that chocolate milk contains more calories and sugar than even Coke. These officials suggest replacing chocolate milk with juices, fruits and vegetables. The conclusion which can be derived from the article is the necessity to exclude chocolate milk from school lunches, though it can be served at home in reasonable quantities. The scientific background of the issue discussed in the article   * Chocolate milk contains a lot of nutrients necessary for children development. Thus, the consumption of chocolate milk is quite disputable issue, since it has its pros and cons. First of all, I’d like to draw my attention to the positive impact of chocolate milk. Miller et al. (2000) point out that chocolate milk provides significant portions of the necessary vitamins and minerals (p.40). On the whole, it is very nutritive and, of course, it tastes good. Moreover, for the nutrients which chocolate milk contains it is even recommended for children from 4 to 189 years old (Miller et al., 2000, p.41). Also Miller et al. (2000) add that investigations showed that children who drank chocolate milk and other flavored milks had better intake of the necessary nutrients (e.g. calcium and vitamin A) than those who drank tea or fruit drinks (p.41).   * Chocolate milk contributes to milk tolerance improving. Chocolate milk is also recommended for people with low lactose tolerance (Coulston and Boushey, 2008, p.762). It is due to the fact that chocolate milk is absorbed in stomach more slowly than unflavored milk. Thus, chocolate milk can make lactose tolerance higher, and people will be able to consume more useful nutrients from milk itself. It goes without saying that children and a lot of adults prefer chocolate milk to unflavored milk (Miller et al., 2000, p.43). It is a well known fact that milk is indispensable for newborn children and is necessary for adults, since it is milk that contains great amount of calcium and vitamin D (Wilson and Temple, 2004, p.2