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It is imperative to underscore the fact that laptop and desktop computers are currently being released by the IQ Company. This company has been performing this task through a contract system. There are two categories of laptops that are considered to be most effective for use since they have become extremely popular among various users. These include the ten inches and 14 inches models. These models of laptops have been manufactured with special computing configuration in mind. However, the most important factor to consider in the sale of these two laptop models is that they are mainly on high demand during the two major seasons namely fall and spring. A company like IQ may find it quite cumbersome to predict the demand for either a laptop or desktop computer in years to come bearing in mind that such products are introduced in the market when the user experience has not been known. In other words, it takes a considerable length of time for users to acquaint themselves with the new products before they can eventually share their opinions. One of the reasons why estimating future demand may be cumbersome is the fact that high variance is usually included when manufacturing the laptop and desktop computers. The demand for these computers on any given period has to be adjusted accordingly by the manufacturer. This is attained by making sure that the production period is modified using an optimal approach. The demand for each of the computer product has to be assessed on a monthly basis so as to avoid under production or excess supply of the products. As such, there are quite a number of factors that determine the optimal rate of production. These include the quantity of products that have been outsourced, the number of employees, the costs incurred for overtime, the ordinary cost of labor as well as the optimal cost. These factors are vital in determining the overall value or pricing of products manufactured by the company. It is also vital to mention that this company mainly deals with the process of assembling various laptop parts before they can eventually be released into the market. Therefore, this nature of production is largely affected by the capacity of employees who have been hired to work on a daily basis. If these employees fail to perform their duties as expected, then the company may find itself at a loss. In addition, hiring more employees may sometimes not be the solution towards meeting labor demands. It is only the ability of the hired employees to perform that will make a difference in the entire process. There are also cost implications for firing employees who are performing below the expectation of the company. Hence, the company should be keener during the process of hiring employees so that only the best and m
The sculptors of the lamassu located in the East Suite, No. 7 gallery made deliberate and effective aesthetic choices in their depiction of these imaginary creatures. While the faces are somewhat stylized, the execution of the animal portions reveals the artist’s naturalistic skills. Combining stylized and realistic details, these unknown artists were eminently effective in signaling awesome, absolute power. The lamassu is monumental Neo-Assyrian sculptures of chimerical creatures, formed of capped and bejeweled human heads, lions’ feet, bullock’s haunches 1 , and huge raptor wings (Unknown). In the 9 th century B.C.E., they formed the sides and supports of the palace gate of a new complex in northern Iraq (Nimrud). The two figures are carved from alabaster, also known as gypsum, using Iron Age hand tools. These massive pieces tower over the viewer, at 10 feet, 3.5 inches, and are visible from afar. The two figures fit snugly into the wall as displayed, reproducing their original setting (Nimrud) in the gateway. (The Metropolitan Museum of Art). The gate itself must have been even more massive, to match the statues’ size. In terms of the axis, the figures exhibit striking verticality, as the viewer approaches the gate. Their nearly twice man-sized height forces the eye upwards, and the head back, to take in the statues’ heads. When walking through the gate, on the other hand, the figures exhibit an equally striking horizontality. The hindquarters and legs of the creatures are also massive, stretching back for what seems like a length equal to the height. From the side, the sculptor’s secret – an additional (5 th ) leg – provides an illusion of motion. The lines of the sculptures are smooth and curvilinear. The sculptures have few protrusions except the nose. Otherwise, these statues seem purpose-designed as practical public art for a high-traffic venue. They would have sustained minimal damage to their low-relief profiles. However, despite this low profile, they still fill the volume assertively. The statues give a much greater impression of
Seeing ability is one of the most important abilities in a person’s life. However, some people are born with sight problems and others develop the same in the course of their lives. Blindness and visual impairment have, thus, been a great challenge to human beings. This paper analyses the problem of blindness and highlights some preventive measures to this problem. Blindness has a variety of causes that apply to both adults and children. Vision-related problems may develop long before the birth of a baby, whereby, the formation of the eye is incomplete or some parts do not function well. For instance, the eye may be, seemingly, normal but the coordination of the eye with the brain may be problematic leading to partial or total blindness. This occurrence is mostly due to inheritance of blindness or visual problems (Weber 1). An accident to the eye can potentially interfere with the functioning of the eye causing blindness. This is due to the fact that accidents can damage the structure of the functional parts of the eye. Some specific diseases can also cause a person to lose his/her sight. Examples of these diseases include diabetes, whose effect is experienced over time, and cataracts. Other diseases that affect visual ability include macular degeneration which is an incurable disease affecting the elderly, retinitis pigmentosa, which worsens with age making its victims blind in their adult life and glaucoma in which eye fluids accumulate in the eye and cause pressure on other parts of the eye damaging them (“Major Causes of Blindness” 1). The conditions stated above can either be treated or improved by surgery. Cataracts are corrected by replacing the faulty lens with an artificial lens, and macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy can be treated by laser surgery. Other preventive measures for occurrence of blindness include glasses for cataracts and eye drops for glaucoma. Glaucoma has no treatment and thus diagnosis and administering of eye drops or carrying out of surgery should be done before the occurrence of blindness (Hered 1). As stated above early diagnosis of visual problems is very instrumental in the prevention of blindness. Despite the fact that glaucoma is incurable, if it is diagnosed early enough, before vision loss, the blinding effects it has can be controlled. Diabetic retinopathy can be prevented by the control of the levels of blood sugar, regular follow up of blood-sugar levels, control of blood pressure and control of the levels of cholesterol (Borges 1). Cataracts can be delayed by wearing of brimmed hats and sunglasses. There is also need to take good care of eyes by protecting them from injury. Thus people playing certain sports should make sure they protect their eyes (Dahl 1) from being injured. An example of such sports is hockey. Alth
Introduction The Lord’s Supper was instituted by Jesus Christ before His death on the cross. It is a Christian practice that has been observed for a long time. The history of this practice dates back to the Old Testament days, during the Passover. The Lord’s Supper is one of the Christian doctrines that have been marred by a lot of controversy. Since it is a major ordinance in the Christian practices, it has attracted a lot of attention from various Christian scholars and denominations. Consequently, various views have been developed to address the controversy surrounding the Lord’s Supper. There are three views of the Lord’s Supper held by different groups of Christians. They are the Symbolic, Consubstantiation, and Transubstantiation. This paper shall discuss these views of the Lord’s Supper. The paper shall also outline a brief synopsis on the history of this doctrine and also the application of this doctrine for the church today. A brief synopsis on the history or development of this doctrine In 1529, there was a meeting between n 1529, Martin Luther, and Huldrych Zwingli. The two met in Marburg to try and reconcile the differences that existed in the various views of the Lord’s Supper. Although the two reached an agreement on various issues, it was hard to agree on the true meaning and nature of the Eucharist 6 . Although the two disagreed on some of the issues regarding the Holy Communion, they were in agreement that the Roman Catholic view of transubstantiation was not correct. Luther was ready to believe partly in the Roman Catholic view but Zwingli held a different view. Although Luther believed in the presence of Christ during the Lord’s, he differed with the Catholic view that the Lord’s Supper was a sacrifice. He also disagreed with the belief that the elements used during the Lord’s Supper were changed to become the actual body and blood of Jesus Christ at the point that the priest consecrated them in prayer. He actually condemned the Catholics for holding such a wrong belief when the Bible was very clear about the Lord’s Supper. On the other hand, Zwingli did not see the need to believe that the real presence of Jesus was there during the Lord’s Supper. His belief was that it was an ordinance and not a sacrament. This means that the Lord’s Supper is something that was ordained by Jesus himself for the purpose of commemorating His
A combination of different perspectives, ideologies, or philosophies has long been known to allow a more complex and integrated understanding of a certain idea. The concept of the Christian God is not an exception as it gained culture-specific features in various societies. In particular, Hellenistic philosophy had a noticeable influence on Christianity, resulting in an appearance of a more sophisticated view of the divine nature. The impression of the excerpt from the Bible is that the God is simply a supervisor vested with extreme power. He exercises the unlimited dominion over his creations, including human beings, the way an outstandingly bossy person would do. Even raising His Son from the dead is purely another manifestation of His power. The God is similar to humans in character and behavior but exaggerated. Meanwhile, the writing by Gregory of Nyssa involves the metaphysics Christianity adopted from Greek philosophical religions. The main conclusion from it is that the nature of the God is incognizable. Simply put, it is possible to characterize Him and describe His actions but not define exactly what He is. What I find particularly perplexed is the explanation of how the Trinity works because it complicates the comprehension rather than simplifies. However, this nuance is aligned with the idea of unapprehensiveness of the God. To summarize, the influence of Hellenism made the Christian philosophy substantially more transcendent as compared to the version present in the scriptures. The two excerpts illustrate how the God, who probably used to be seen as a one of a human-like nature, turned into an unconditioned entity. Due to this, Gregory’s letter does not clarify the basic concepts of the religion, furthermore, triggers additional questions.
Two years ago, I was among a group of individuals who ventured into consultancy. Numerous challenges, most of them related to the start up contributed to delays in the launching of the organization. Since we had already invested a considerable amount of capital into the primary preparations, success was the only option. Since we were sure of success, most of us donated tuition fees, as we were well aware that revenues from the firm would enable us to revert to class. Unfortunately, that was never meant to happen. We lost all our funds chasing the most important deal and failed to complete college due to lack of fees. Ultimately, we decided to revisit the idea, albeit with caution. First, we identified a niche market and built our capital base from reliable sources. Although we are ambitious, we are fully aware of our capabilities and realities. Currently, I am quite aware of the difference between dreams and realities, what I can and cannot do. The primary reason for failure was the overestimation of our capabilities and abilities. Through attitude and authenticity, I have grown tremendously, both professionally and academically. First, the failure offered me an opportunity to discover my capabilities and limitations. Awareness related to ability to handle risks, pressure and demands from multiple roles has been the most prominent blessing in my life. I no longer find it hard to turn down offers that I cannot fulfill and reporting failure is manageable. Although failures have slightly reduced over the years, I have accepted myself as a human being. Second, I have work out the ability to regular training, which is I enjoy the most. Although I always expected to a behind-the-desk person, I am comfortable in front of people and I enjoy passing on information. Lastly, my attitude towards life has slightly changes. Although there is room for improvement, my focus is mostly directly towards living a full life. I actually hope to live more that 100 years. However, due to circumstances, I am forced to live everyday as if it is my last day. However, if I was sure that I would live 100 years more, I would love to contribute to the elimination of non-literacy among the remotest and most neglected locations. Education is the only source of socio-economic empowerment. Human beings live according to the law of survival of the fittest. Education helps people adapt to the modern world, be strong and active, enabling human beings to appreciate life and everything it has to offer. That is why I dream about improving literacy and education levels of all human beings.. I am awesome since I have a unique set
When managing an organization, one should pay particular attention to setting clear goals and leading employees towards achieving them. However, without a clear understanding of approaches to measure the success of a strategy, an executive would be unable to determine whether the process was carried out correctly or not. This paper aims to provide an explanation of restructuring in a company, approaches to measuring the results, and additional methods that should be used in case the anticipated outcome is not achieved. Restructuring is a method applied to enhance the efficiency of operations by altering various components of a company. For instance, a hierarchy that guides the relationships between employees can be changed to ensure better communication. The legal approaches that govern the establishment should be altered, for instance, by modifying the ownership strategies. For the purpose of this discussion, a transformation from a traditional structure towards an adhocracy in information technology (IT) company will be discussed. As a leader, I need to set specific targets that help measure the outcomes of this initiative. Firstly, I would have specific goals, such as ensuring that departments of customer support adopt a new structure in the next three months. The development department, which is the most significant part of a company, should use adhocracy by the end of 2019. Next, one can identify smaller tasks and targets, which would indicate that the intervention process is successful. For example, the educational program for the customer support employees will be developed in the next month and implemented within two weeks. Abildgaard, Saksvik, and Nielsen(2016) recommend measuring the number of employees that take part in the activities, their thoughts regarding the legitimacy of the program, and stakeholder support. This would provide an understanding of whether the chosen approach to intervention is valid from the perspective of staff members. From the example, it is evident that an executive should assess information, both quantitative and qualitative, to identify if the intervention is carried out correctly. Abildgaard et al. (2016) recommend using a process evaluation scale, which helps measure attitudes and actions taken towards a particular initiative. Due to the fact that in the proposed case, the first department that would alter its structure is customer support representatives, the executives can measure customer satisfaction and some addressed concerns per employee. In this particular case, Girod and Whittington (2016) recommend measuring performance outcomes before and after restructuring to identify whether the new approach benefits the company. Through this approach, the company would be able to determine if the new structure is suitable for it. If the program does not result in the anticipated outcomes, one must alter the plan using feedback from stakeholders. Asli (2016) recommends refining the intervention by reviewing the implications and identifying which components of it should be changed. In some cases, such analysis will present an understanding of a need to eliminate a program because it
Introduction Total quality management (TQM) has been used as an effective strategy in multiple fields, including banking, education, medicine, and manufacturing. The automotive industry is among those that have successfully implemented TQM practices within corporations and have seen positive results from doing so. TQM stands for valuing the consumers, building a bright and sustainable future for the company, and encouraging innovation for the sake of satisfying the customers (Dahlgaard-Park et al. 1109). Such an emphasis on creating an environment where employees are constantly improving to appeal to consumer demand is beneficial for every organization that is striving for success. Moreover, individuals who see the effort companies put into giving them what they desire are more likely to be loyal to the particular corporation that engages in such practices. Total quality management has been linked to higher demand, quality, and overall outcomes. A company that has been implementing TQM practices is KIA Motors. KIA’s history shows how a lack of quality creates a negative image for the brand, which keeps consumers from purchasing from the company. Moreover, the evidence shows that low prices are less attractive to consumers compared to reliability. KIA is a car manufacturer known for providing consumers with affordable products that usually cost less than the average automobile on the market. Consumers were interested in such cost-effective cars. Yet another issue occurred and created a negative connotation in regards to KIA cars. The problem was having a reputation of an unreliable retailer since there had been multiple complaints about the low quality. However, investing in a new design and improving quality have allowed KIA to become one of the most well-liked international brands. TQM strategies have been implemented by the top management, which was the right decision based on the current results. Historical Background of TQM in KIA Motors KIA Motors is a relatively old car manufacturer that has been on the market for a long time. However, due to certain policies, KIA has not been historically perceived as a reliable, top-quality car retailer. From the very beginning, KIA Motors has not been trying to appeal to a demographic that is well-off or has the means to purchase the best-quality car on the market. The initial strategy was to target an audience that values low prices over comfort, design, or even safety. This is why for the longest time, KIA was willing to focus on price reduction while disregarding other vital aspects of a car that customers may appreciate. Some of these characteri
External Forces PESTEL analysis makes it possible to identify the main external factors that affect the NC company. For McDonald’s in modern conditions, the key forces are political, economic, socio-cultural, as well as environmental factors. In particular, the company’s ties can be significantly affected by international trade agreements and market conditions. Additionally, today’s consumers are paying more and more attention to healthy food and the development of healthy habits as part of the socio-cultural transformation. The active development of new markets, including Asia and Africa, is economically relevant. Finally, environmental concerns may significantly affect a company’s operations through new international and local environmental regulations. Business Goals The main goal of McDonald’s as a business is to provide a high-quality product to consumers with quick serving and the lowest price. Planning to achieve this goal is important for the organization, as it involves the interaction of various external and internal factors. In particular, a company needs both an effective organizational structure and a thorough assessment of external influences. For example, McDonald’s has a rigid linear and horizontal structure that ensures the most efficient decision-making and implementation. In addition, the company uses technological innovation to improve the quality and reduce the price of products for consumers. These aspects allow the company to have a clear structure to keep the operation flexible enough to respond to external threats. Product and Customers The main product of McDonald’s is high-quality fast food at the lowest price. The focus of the company is to serve products quickly so that consumers can receive their orders as quickly as possible. This aspect represents the basis of the company’s competitive advantage, as it maintains a balance between the quality and value of the company’s products. The composition of the company’s main customers is diverse, as McDonald’s offers products in the middle-price segment. The company’s restaurants focus on the family audience, trying to satisfy the needs of consumers of all ages. The main consumers of the company’s products are people of different ages with an average income. Most importantly, the company operates in multiple countries around the world, making its audience diverse. Technologies McDonald’s is one of the world’s leading companies in adopting various technologies in its processes. However, there is now also a variety of innovations that can improve the collaboration and efficiency of a company’s processes. For example, McDonald’s can utilize artificial intelligence systems for data storage and analysis. Such technologies will improve the process of analyzing the company’s operations and facilitate decision-making. Additionally, McDonald’s can look to expand learning possibilities for its employees through online platforms and training. It is also important that various applications for tracking physical and psychological health are currently available for professionals. It can be useful for McDonald’s to use them to screen employee well-being and sugg