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Cloud computing involves collecting data from multiple sources to a centralized location. This data is used by data mining tools to try and get critical analytical information on organization performance. The first move that Volvo took towards making a cloud infrastructure was purchasing a 2-node Teradata warehouse in 2007. Data about each vehicle on its operations and the warrant is stored in this warehouse. The dealer shops worldwide are networked to the data warehouse to provide data collected on vehicles. Every vehicle has a chip integrated into its engine and some software that collect data. Once the vehicle is taken to the dealer shop data is read and transmitted to the data warehouse through the internet. Data collected from the fields need to be analyzed to help decision makers within the corporation to make the right decision. Correct data analysis tools provide the best information on the car market and problems facing consumers. Mechanical problems are discovered early enough before the release of more vehicles into the market. An example would be launching a new vehicle with an automatic gear box. Such vehicle might have errors that are not noticed during factory testing period which might arise upon its launch. The clients’ vehicles having devices that are continuously collecting data on the status of the gear box would display errors in the gear box. The discovery of the problem might be noticed after selling the first 1000 vehicles which might be easier to rectify. Rectification will be carried on the cars waiting to be sold before reaching the intended market (Global Intelligence for the CIO, 2011). Volvo has been able to analyze data to establish changing taste of clients on vehicle types and brands. The data is used to come up with new brands within the company that will meet customers’ satisfaction. All this information on causes of accidents on vehicles and market changes trend is knowledge to Volvo Car Corporation. Volvo adapted the Teradata system in its warehouse to automate data analysis. The system enabled the company to integrate data on vehicle life cycle, warranty and design. The integration helps in diagnosing the root problem of a mechanical problem within the engine leading to development of satisfactory solutions. The company has been able to identify the rate in which a certain problem keeps on occurring in different vehicles. The rate of occurrence will help in identifying what problems clients keep on facing and what might be the root cause. The system is able to store data on the geographical location of the vehicle, and it can match mechanical problems with different geographical locations (Tobey, 2010). This is important because vehicles in China might be facing different problems from those vehicles in the United State of America. Matching problem with geographical location will allow the company develops solutions that will solve problems for specific regions. The system is able to prioritize issues according to thei
The recension of the Quran was completed during the reign of Uthman ibn Affan. In particular, it was necessary to standardize this text because many people who knew the Prophet Muhammad and remembered the text of the Quran were dying. Furthermore, this standardization was critical because the territory of the caliphate and its population increased dramatically. This task was initiated by Uthman in 653 when Muslim scholars began to compile different Islamic texts. The Uthmanic recension of the Quran has several distinctive features; at first, one should speak about the use of Kufic calligraphy with its angular strokes. Moreover, the text of this book was subdivided into 114 surahs or chapters. They are arranged according to their length, rather than chronological order. Modern versions of the Quran are based on the Uthmanic recension. The term chronology can be used to describe the history of the Quran as the text. In this case, one should speak about the compilation of different manuscripts, which are now regarded as the inseparable part of the Islamic canon. In turn, the term chronology can be applied to describe the order of Allah’s revelations to the Prophet Muhammad. Yet, traditionally, surahs are not arranged in a chronological way. It should be noted that for
In order to evaluate E & J Gallo Winery’s strategies by assessing the pros and cons and determining whether they were successful both profitably and ethically, it is highly essential to consider the strategic practices of the company from very beginning of its operations. E & J Gallo Winery’s Strategies As initially, E & J Gallo Winery had mainly focused on the strategy of marketing of low- grade fortified wines, in this stage it is important to briefly describe the ethical dilemmas that are concerned with the general practices of the wine industry. At first, fortified wines were created by mixing distilled-wine to wine in order to increase the alcohol-level; this process assisted to make sure that the wines could last for a relatively longer period and no germination occurred before it reached the final consumers. According to the case, Port and sherry wines, for instance, are high quality fortified wines and there are practices among certain manufacturers in the industry to offer such high quality wines; but on the other hand, the manufacturers of poor quality fortified wines usually employed low- priced grain alcohol to increase the alcohol-level up to fourteen or twenty per cent. The advantage that these manufacturers gained is that the strong alcoholic levels would attract consumers towards such products and low price would mean that there would be higher sales in certain areas of the country. Ernest and Julio Gallo formed E & J Gallo Winery in 1933 – in fact, the two brothers who were trying to take the responsibility of their father’s small family business following the strange death of their parents; however, in order to make a success in the business, the brothers focused on the strategy to produce poor quality fortified wines. It is notable that this strategy has proved to be a success in terms of profitability since that time until today; however; it is arguable that threatening public health by mass selling of low grade products at very cheap prices (so that everyone buy could them) could by no means be justified in terms of ethics. The case suggests that the two most popular poor-quality fortified wine brands of E & J Gallo Winery are Thunderbird and Night Train, which sells for no more than one or two dollars per 375 ml bottle – the strategy of the Gallo brothers was to target low- income people and teenagers (as such items offered greater intoxication at low-prices). In most of the states, there were rules that stated that the alcohol-levels in the fortified wines should not exceed the level of twenty per cent – this meant that a brand with greater alcohol-levels would not be sold in groceries; moreover, the government started to impose high tax rates for such brands (which were much more than distilled-spirits). However, the advantage for poor quality fortified
Summary “ Romancing The Throne, A Lifestyle of Praise & Worship Born in Heaven ” is a spiritually-inspired book about the true essence of being a Christian and a child of God. This is the author’s own way of explaining the “patterns” or “methods” the Lord has ‘shown him on the mountain.’ These patterns are employed in Heaven and are to be implemented here on earth, but the author notes that he is not laying out a liturgical approach to God. He just wants to clear out how real praise and worship must be done. The portion in the Introduction explains what ‘Romancing the Throne’ is all about. Trammel (2003) persuades Christians to love God and show their being Christians by actions and not through a shallow way of loving God. He explains every subject or theme in his book with Bible passages, personal experiences and feelings, and leads the readers to the true way of Christianity and of their being children of God. Romancing God’s throne is ‘wooing’ God in order to have a sweet and heartfelt relationship. “Only after tender and patient devotion will the seed of relationship bloom into the full and sweet flower of romantic love.” The words are poetic and romantic; they evolve out of a sincere love for God, just like a lover who is always submissive to his beloved, whatever she says, whatever she wants. Our relationship with Jesus Christ should be like the relationship of lovers, where one is always seeking for the betterment of the other. To attain a romantic relationship with God’s throne, we should praise and worship Him, and by being His fervent, obedient worshippers and followers of his Son, who is our Messiah – the Lord Jesus. We can also minister to the Lord and bless Him with all sincerity, honesty, purity, and openness of heart. We should continue to praise and bless Him until we attain a permanent relationship and receive blessings from Him, and as we continue to love him, our characters become more like His. We have to thank God’s blessings everyday and ask for his guidance, to continue the relationship every minute, every second of the day. God’s Plans, Not Man’s There are different ways of praising and worshiping God. While others feel that solemnity and contemplative silence before God mean praise and worship, some also feel that keeping our thoughts on God throughout the day and living “honorably before Him because of conscious awareness of Him” constitute praise and worship. Worship does entail the offering of our bodies to God in holy devotion. Romans 12:1 says, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service”. In worshipping God, we should have a clean heart, and not be hypocritical in our devotion. If we are for the Lord, we do it through actions and with clean
The purpose Internet pose of the report is to undertake a feasibility study of countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia to establish their suitability for the establishment of Disney Studio. Owing to the increasing costs in developed countries, Disney Studio seeks to expand its operations into developing countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Disney studio searches for developing countries, which have minimal barriers to actors and directors in the film industry, offer cheap skilled labor, have stable and reliable sources of energy, have no legal barriers, have a stable government, own established infrastructure, and uphold favorable human resource policies. The objective of the report is, therefore, to analyze five countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia that meet the stated criteria that Disney requires. The Selection of Countries To select these countries, the report examined the film industry and assessed the degree of competition. Since competition is a major factor that would influence the feasibility of the studio, the report chose countries, which offer minimal competition to Disney Studio. Moreover, the report selected countries that have well-established legal and physical infrastructures that support international enterprises. The report also considered technology level and economic growth in the selection of these countries. The objective of this report is to outline the profile of South Africa, Kenya, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, and the Philippines with a view of undertaking feasibility for the establishment of Disney Studio and finally offer a final recommendation as to which country is the most suitable. South Africa Search criteria The report used the following steps in selecting South Africa as one of the countries in Africa. The search criteria that lead to the selection of South Africa is that Disney requires a country in Africa, which is on the robust economic path to development. The country must have stable economic and political environments that support the establishment of multinational companies. Regarding pertinent resources, the country must have adequate skilled labor for the film industry, advanced technological development, and established communication infrastructure. The country must also have enough and reliable sources of energy to drive the film industry. South Africa meets the above criteria because it is an economic hub in Africa with bustling film industry and an impeccable investment portfolio. The economic state of South Africa is favorable because its economic growth is robust and favorable to multinational companies. England states that the film industry is booming in South Africa because investors have flooded the lucrative film industry (par. 10). In essence, South Africa has produced many major films, therefore, ma
One of the prominent topics in scientific research about family, its functions, and structure is gay families. In recent years, due to extensive coverage in media of successive shifts in previously discriminative attitudes of society towards same-sex couples, many scientists commenced inquiries into the mysteries of gay and lesbian families. The article under consideration is a systematic review of the recent scientific literature that addresses the range of issues that same-sex couples face and the peculiarities of their inner structure. In their research, Hopkins, Sorensen, and Taylor (2013) focus on literature that enlightens gay and lesbian couples and families in the aspect of their capacity to raise children, social and political stance of such unions. Hopkins et al. (2013) note that most of the researchers are inclined to believe that children in same-sex families possess the same social, emotional, and relationship skills as the ones raised in heterosexual environments. Others, however, disagree by saying that children raised in gay families have an extended capacity for open-mindedness as opposed to gender stereotypes that are unwittingly imbued in the child’s mindset in a ‘traditional’ family (Hopkins et al., 2013). Thus, gender expectations and identity that, as Lamanna, Riedmann, and Stewart (2014) note, transcended the dichotomy of masculinity and feminity are more likely to be discussed in families of gays and lesbians. The research also points out that same-sex couples are likely to guide the process of psychological upbringing through an open discussion because the questions about gender are imminent. Moreover, according to recent statistical research, the percentage of gay and lesbian couples that are likely to have a child has risen and now topples the same percentage among heterosexual couples (Hopkins et al., 2013). From the standpoint of power distribution within the family, same-sex couples are found to be more often striving towards egalitarian models. Lamanna et al. (2014) believe that economic principles introduced to the decision-making process are beneficial and rewarding. The advantages of this approach seem to manifest in gay couples, as they are reported to employ highly effective negotiation tactics in the sphere of domestic labor distribution. Moreover, the research found out that gay and lesbian partners tend to practice upbringing within a broader circle of non-blood relatives or community of other gays and lesbians thereby redefining family parenting. The broad specter of healthy practices, however, is undermined by the constant struggle of mimicking and defying the traditional heterosexual family in an aspiration to find or create a n
Introduction Fitness instructors are actively involved in the research and practical activities associated with finding the effective methods to improve the exercise behaviour and muscle performance. Music is actively discussed today as an effective method to be used in fitness or physical training and professional sports for enhancing muscle performance and athletes’ results. It is stated in recent researches that music can not only influence the athlete’s emotional state but also affect such physiological processes as the heart rate and respiration (Atkinson, Wilson & Eubank 2004, p. 611; Barwood et al. 2009, p. 435). As a result, it is important to pay more attention to discussing the role of music heard in fitness rooms and at training grounds. The main purpose of this report is to provide the overview and analysis of the effects of music on the improvement of muscle performance. The report also provides the discussion of the approaches to using the positive connection between music and athletes’ performance in marketing and business environments. Effects of Music on Enhancing Exercise Performance and Motivation Music in Stimulating Physiological Processes Recent researches provide much evidence to support the fact that music affects performance at the physiological level. In spite of the fact that in his research, Atan demonstrates that there no significant changes in anaerobic performance and results associated with performing physical activity while listening to the slow rhythm music or fast rhythm music, the other researchers provide a lot of evidence to state that music can increase the anaerobic performance significantly (Atan 2013, p. 36). Anaerobic and muscle performance are affected by music directly when athletes are focused on rhythm and tempo. Moreover, the music tempo is often discussed as a main factor to affect changes in performance. According to Szabo and Hoban, fast-tempo music can influence persons’ performance effectively because of increasing the quality of training. The opposite effect has the slow-tempo music (Szabo & Hoban 2004, p. 39). The high music tempo and clear rhythm improve the motor coordination because of the synchronisation processes (Atkinson, Wilson & Eubank 2004, p. 611). Music can affect the exercise performance positively because it influences the brain activity, the speed of reactions, and a range of other neural and physiological processes. Re
Introduction Virgin Money is a giant firm that offers various financial products on a platform of three distinct brands. Although its products were initially available in the United Kingdom in the mid 1990s, the management has focused on expanding the business into other nations. Due to the independence that typifies various entities of the organization in different countries, it is critical to underscore the entities also offer unique services. This paper aims at analyzing the issues identified in the case study and discussing whether the business establishment would succeed in Canada. Analysis In the context of the information provided, it would be stated that Virgin Money would succeed in Canada. One important thing to note is that Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin Group, has always concentrated on providing affordable services to consumers across the world. In the case study, he says that innovative and creative ideas are key to the organization’s culture. Thus, he believes that the firm would be positioned strategically to take advantage of the huge opportunity that the Canadian market presents. In view of the business tactics that the company utilized to enter the US, South Africa, and Australia, it is evident that it would expand into the new market and break even within a relatively short period. In the three markets, management teams have focused on learning the approaches to offer financial services that are adopted by traditional banks. Thereafter, they use models that are exemplified by more affordable charges and innovative products, which would meet customers’ dynamic needs. In fact, Virgin Money reduces its costs of doing business by emphasizing on low charges that correlate with improved customer service. PEST framework could also be used to analyze the case study. Political factors in the nation are conducive. It is evident that the government is focused on implementing policies that attract and retain foreign investors. Economic factors include inflation rates, exchange rates, and economic growth trends, among others. In this context, the factors would positively impact the organization in relation to business decisions. For example, the relatively low inflation rates in the nation would enable the firm to make important short-term and long-term decisions. Social factors in Canada would help the business establishment to operate successfully. Social factors would correlate with demand for unique products that would be offered by the subsidiary of the Virgin Group. For example, it would be expected that the company would recruit workers based on the prevailing demographics. Lastly, it is clear that technological factors in the country would support innovative financial products. This implies that Virgin Money would focus its services on a stable information technology platform, which would be essential to achieve exemplary results. Based on the PEST analysis, it is clear that the macr
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global health crisis that changed the lives of people all over the world. The pandemic broke out in China in December 2019, and by March 2020 has affected almost all countries around the globe causing national governments to introduce a range of drastic measures. Almost half of the world’s population has spent several weeks on lockdown endorsed to limit the spread of the virus. As of June 2020, the infection rates are slowly decreasing, and many countries have started to ease quarantine restrictions, preparing for a gradual return to normal life. Both national governments and international organizations strive to develop recovery strategies that would not only allow countries to bounce back but also provide a ground for future economic and social development. For the UAE, the pandemic poses a serious economic challenge that now requires the country to rethink its priorities to deal with the crisis without risking public health. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the United Arab Emirates’ national and international response to the pandemic and propose a list of recovery measures aimed to deal with its consequences. International Response to the Pandemic As a first response to the virus outbreak, many governments and air carriers canceled and reduced the number of flights to and from the affected regions and imposed travel restrictions of varying intensity, up to a total border closure. As the virus was spreading, more severe measures were introduced, including self-isolation, cancellation of all public events, flexible work arrangements, distant learning, closure of non-essential facilities and services, and movement restrictions. Many businesses switched to remote work, reduced their working hours, introduced social distancing measures on worksites, and cut down the number of employees. During the quarantine, international production and consumption rates decreased, gas prices dropped, and many countries’ economies faced a severe crisis that prompted governments to launch a range of drastic economic measures. The UAE’s National Response to the Pandemic The United Arab Emirates was the first country in the Middle East to report a coronavirus case at the end of January 2020, followed by a steady increase in the number of positive cases. In March 2020, the government introduced a range of initiatives to control the spread of COVID-19, including the cancellation of sports events, festivals, and religious services, and the closure of schools, retail outlets, and public spaces. Many businesses and tran