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Introduction The business that I intend to start is a franchise of Wireless Zone. It is one of the most aggressively growing retailers and has more than 400 outlets all over the US (Sinclair, 2011; Nemic, 2012). The business model is accepted in the franchise model of doing business. The core business of the company is selling technology-related products and provides solutions. The company operates on a franchise model that allows the company to expand at a relatively fast rate and find operates who are actually the owners of the store and have an interest in successfully running the business. Wireless Zone is the name of the company as it literally shows the kind of product sold in the stores i.e. cellular and wireless phones, wireless accessories, GPS navigation, Wireless Data Service, pre-paid cellular service, etc. (Wireless Zone, 2011). This paper presents a detailed outline of the different aspects of the marketing, managerial, and financial aspects of running a franchise business. The paper will also show why and how the external environment provides support or threat to the operations of the business. the objective of the paper is to understand the feasibility and prospective success of the business. Management Section Legal Structure The franchise model of doing business is based on the concept of a franchisor that licenses a trademark and advances the business expertise and the method of doing business to a franchisee in exchange for a fee from the latter called franchisee fee (Legal Help USA, 2012). Usually, there is a contractual agreement between them, therefore, using a franchise model is an easier and safer method of doing business. In other words, someone with a business idea sells the right to another person to use the name of the business, sell its products and services to the consumers. A franchise model of business is advantageous for the franchisee to start a business without any hassle of developing a new product, primary research on product demand, and establishing a brand. A franchise model allows a franchisee to develop an already established idea and not build a business right from scratch. The only disadvantage of a franchise model of business is that it reduces the power over certain things like product, branding, marketing, etc. of the franchisee. Otherwise, the franchise model is a very effective and hassle-free method of starting a business. In term of starting a franchise, the company Wireless Zone will provide “training at Wireless Zone University in Connecticut as well as start-up, operational, customer service, and marketing support.” (Allbusiness.com , 2011) Therefore, from the legal perspective as well as operational perspective, starting up a franchise is much easier and assured of business than to build a new start-up. Management and Owner The management of the company will remain with the franchisor i.e. Wireless Zone. The company will have its CEO and other top managerial officials and board of directors. The ownership of the franchise will however remain with the franchisee. Therefore, the person who takes up the franchise is the owner of that sp
Introduction Cotton Mather was born in February, 12 th in 1663 and died in February, 13 th 1728. Cotton Mather was a very influential both at social and political level. Cotton Mather was a minister of New England Puritan he was also a prolific author as well as a pamphleteer. His political influence can be attributed to the fact that he was a son of an influential minister as well. Cotton Mather is often remembered for the connection he had on Salem witch trials. Cotton Mother borrowed his manes from his grandfathers of both sides i.e. paternal grandfather Richard Mather and maternal grandfather John Cotton. Cotton Mather attended Boston Latin School after which he joined Harvard University where he graduated in the year 1687 while at the age of sixteen. Upon completion of his post-graduate, Cotton Mather joined his father to work as the assistant pastor before later assuming the whole responsibility of being the pastor of Boston’s; original North church following the death of his father. (Mather 21). Having authored approximately 450 books and a quite a number of pamphlets, Cotton Mather became one of influential religious leaders in America during his time. Attracting attention with books Cotton Mather in his book urges for acceptance of spectral evidence during the Salem witch Trials. During the Witch trails, Cotton Mather writes a letter placing much weight on spectral evidence. Cotton Mather says inn his letter that what he considered to be the best evidence is the confession by the witches. The whole idea of this particular work is to sensitize the people about the existence of witchcraft which is perceived to be as a result of some spirits. (Mather 13). Salem witchcraft trials took place Salem mass. This was a result of a belief in witchcraft and that it is capable of affecting people in a number of ways. However, the greatest challenge was how there could be attained a solid evidence about its existence and its impact on people who it is directed to them. Before the year 1688, about four people had already been hanged for allegations of practicing witchcraft near Boston. The scenario grew worse when an outbreak of persecution took place in the year 1922 following an outbreak of a disease which resembled epilepsy and which the doctors were not in a position to cure it. Discouraged by the fact that physicians could not cure it, sermons form clergymen such as Cotton Mather facilitated the belief that evil spirits in the form of witches were actually capable the people at large. Cotton Mather acknowledges the fact that witchcraft exists mainly as a result of the envious nature of human beings which he says that it is way of defining the characteristics of humanity. Cotton Mather however does not forget to mention the fact that devil exists and he works in collaboration with the witches and uses them to achieve his goals and objectives of seeing that the world is turned to be a zone of manifestation of evil deeds. In his book, Cotton Mather asserts that there is a book which the witches have to sign to show solidarity and commitment in t
Hip-hop is many things. It is a genre of music as much as a statement and culture. It was defined differently by different people. Now I will try to understand it myself. The hip-hop generation appeared in the late 1970s. It was a new genre of music created by the DJs of Bronx (“Making a Name” 67). They based it on the soul, gospel, and other music of the time. It attracted dancers and partying people from all over the city to the new night clubs and open air concerts. They were attracted by the new music which had never been heard. DJs removed everything people did not like too much. They created beats of pure breaks – the most exciting groovy parts of soul and funk songs. That gave birth to b-boying. Today we know that dance as breakdance. But the hip-hop quickly became a statement. It was created in a violent era. The seventies were full of racial conflict and gang activities. At one point, music became popular enough to connect people better than gangs did. The violence did not stop, but more energy was spent on creating instead of fighting. And hip-hop as a center part of the culture of the poor in that era started to get political. The artists gathered crowds which were not afraid to state their dislike for the government. It also attracted protesting youth. Graffiti artists were an important part of the new culture. The hip-hop itself never became really political, but the other genres created by it were trying to make a statement. The style quickly gave birth to rap at the beginning of the 1980s. The rap music used the same instruments and beats but was more focused on politics. The artists of the genre were more aggressive and protested police violence and discrimination. The gangsta rap created in California was especially famous for its loud critique of the society (Kelley 185). While rap is a variation of hip-hop in the music sense, it is very different as a culture. Rappers often glorify violence and crime. They view it as a way to fight the system and injustice. In my understanding, the hip-hop culture is a way of non-violent protest. It allowed poor and discriminated members of society to express themselves instead of joining gangs. It created an atmosphere which brought people of different generations together. The practices of hip-hop like huge parties, dancing, and street art helped prevent the violence and reduce crime. The generation of that time needed these things to help them fight the injustice of the government. When your homes are being destroyed by the builders or the black people are openly discriminated, the communities need something to keep them together (“Necropolis” 8). In my understanding, that was the point of hip-hop. To help people stand against all of the bad things happening around them. There are a lot of definitions of hip-hop. It was described as a music genre, culture or even movement. All of those things are a part of what hip-hop really was. It was a way for people to make themselves heard without violence. Nowadays, the hip-hop is still about making statements. However, now it is more mainstream, and many artists only say to be protesting while they make millions thanks to their music and no long
A credit score is a number between 300 and 850 that reflects a consumer’s creditworthiness. Lenders use credit scores to assess the likelihood that a person will repay a loan on time. A credit score is an indicator that helps one understand how safe it is to trust an organization with one’s money. Banks, insurance companies, non-state pension funds, and other financial institutions that work with private clients usually have such ratings. A credit score can significantly impact financial performance as it plays a vital role in a lender’s decision to offer a loan to a client. People with a credit score below 640 are generally considered to be subprime borrowers and have poor chances of getting a loan, while those above 800 are considered excellent. The rating takes into account not only the current financial position of the subject, the amount of capital, the volume of debts, and the entire previous financial history. A high credit rating means that it is practically safe to trust the subject with money because they have always paid their bills before, and now their position is relatively stable. At the same time, a low rating means a substantial risk because the entity’s business is not going very well, and it is highly likely that it may go bankrupt. There are three major credit reporting agencies in the United States, namely Experian, Equifax, and Transunion, that report, update, and store consumer credit histories. While there may be differences in the information collected by the three credit bureaus, five main factors are considered when calculating a credit score. The first of these is the payment history, which makes up 35% of the credit score and shows whether a person pays his obligations on time. The total amount owed is 30% and considers the percentage of credit available to the person currently being used, which is known as credit drawdown. The length of the credit history is 15%, while longer credit histories are considered less risky since there is more data to determine the payment history. In addition, types and the very fact of a new loan are also important because this allows one to analyze the client’s credit history more clearly. In the case of working with clients, knowing their credit rating can ensure reliable and high-quality interaction between the enterprise and the clientele. Clients’ reliability and creditworthiness demonstrate the ri
In this paper, we take a critical review of the manner in which European art was influenced by Islamic art. In the course of the middle ages, decorative arts of Islamic origin were among the most valued imports in Europe. In those ancient times, textiles were mostly used as hangings, church vestments, and clothing for the elite. In this era, decoration was basically ornamental. The most commonly used decoration techniques included mosaics, porphyry, and bronze foundries, among others. The European-made decorations could not outsmart those produced by Islamic nations until the end of the middle ages. Luxury textiles formed a greater part of clothing production. In addition, they were also used as shrouds when burying prominent individuals within the society (Brend, 1991). The blending of Islamic art with European art brought about various transformations in the field of art. For instance, the Byzantine silk was greatly affected by the Sassanian textiles. On the other hand, the Islamic silk was affected by both the Byzantine and Sassanian textiles. Most of the clothing worn by Islamic individuals was a symbol of their religious background. This assertion can be confirmed by the Venetian paintings. Within these paintings, Mamluk, Palestinian, Syrian, and Egyptian personages are featured in the description of various biblical situations. In the final years of 15 th C, the Venice ornament was developed. Even though the ornament was designed in a European style, it borrowed a lot from the original Islamic arabesque (Mack, 2001). Arabesque which was also termed as Moresque is considered to have a complicated history. It was widely used in the decorative arts field in diverse ways. Even though it was initially utilized in the decoration of clothing, it is especially applied in book design and book binding. The integration of Islamic arts within the decorative art in clothing production resulted in a number of advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, it led to the production of beautiful textiles. Consequently, beautiful clothing could now be marketed for various uses. Both the secular and religious world could use the clothing on various occ
Introduction Managed care organizations (MCOs) offer a great opportunity for nurse practitioners (NPs) to serve as primary care providers in their area. MCOs create a network of specialists and services for patients while also giving clinicians a system with credentialing, negotiable contracting, and patient flow (Buppert, 2018). Nonetheless, the status of a primary care provider entails a certain degree of responsibility for the quality of care, and some MCOs do not want to or cannot work with NPs for this reason. The chosen article presents findings of MCOs’ choice to employ NPs in the United States, discussing the issues of individual policies, unclear standards, lower reimbursement rates, and ethical concerns. Summary The selected study discusses whether NPs still encounter berries when applying to an MCO. Bellot et al. (2017) conduct interviews with several organizations from different states to determine their attitude towards working with nurses as well as their reimbursement rates, policies, the scope of practice, and other aspects of collaboration. As a result, the authors find that about a quarter of all contacted MCOs do not work with NPs as primary care providers. These entities keep restrictive policies in place due to either their location or individual arguments. Moreover, Bellot et al. (2017) note that MCOs’ rate of contracting NPs has not been increasing in the last several years. They also show that many of these organizations limit NPs’ access to Medicaid patients. Finally, NPs often earn less than physicians through MCOs, although they perform the same operations, and there is a major shortage of physicians in several states. Key Reimbursement Issue One of the issues discussed in the article is the limited collaboration between NPs and MCOs in areas where safety-net clinics are popular among patients. In collaborative practice, NPs can be a part of a clinic that attracts more attention from an MCO. However, nurses often operate in an independent practice on a tight budget, and their patients are vulnerable to any price changes or new expenses (Keast, Skrepnek, & Nesser, 2016). The scholars argue that MCO’s lack of effort to work with these NPs has a negative effect on patient’s bills as well as nurses’ quality of care and job assurance (Bellot et al., 2017). Dugan (2015) highlights the role of MCOs in cost containment, which aligns with the ideas presented by the discussed article. NPs can provide many benefits to patients and organizations as primary care providers, which shows that restrictive policies limit people’s access to affordable care. Ethical and Legal Implications Nursing practice is viewed differently in each state, and this variety leads to many legal issues for MCOs. In some states, NPs cannot be recognized as primary care providers, which explains MCO’s refusal to review
Gambling became one of the main problems of the modern society. Old people and adolescents, rich and poor, all of them may become the prisoners of this addiction and the only way out may be the treatment, serious psychological treatment, as gambling addiction is the disease and disaster of the modern society. I strongly believe that addiction to gambling is difficult to avoid and more and more people become the prisoners of this habit because of different reasons. There are a lot of definitions of gambling, and it is difficult to find one which cover all aspects and explain the whole specifics of the notion. Peter Collins (2003) gives three aspects according to which the notion of ‘gambling’ was covered from different sides. First of all, gambling is and activity, where ‘two or more parties place at risk something of value (the stakes) in hope of winning something of greater value (the prize), where who wins and who loses depends on the outcome of events that are known to the participants at the time of the bet (the result)’ (p. 15). Legalization is the main reason why people become gambling addicted, as a trick on people’s subconsciousness is played, especially on those who cannot control themselves. Turning to psychological factor in the gambling legalization, people think that if the activities are allowed, it is not harmful, and it may bring some profit. This is mostly self-deception, and the owners of the gambling business became to use it to make up profit, as the legal gambling has really increased lately. Lottery and casinos are legal in most of the states, except Hawaii and Utah (Vatz & Weinberg, 2003). Another argument in favor of quick addiction to the gambling are the emotions, which people imagine for themselves and follow it. It is not a secret that different generations have absolutely different psychological vision of different things and they influenced absolutely differently, but gambling may become the addiction in spite of person’s age. Talking about gambling participants of older age, the 66 – 87 ages are taken into consideration. The main motives for the playing gambling were boredom and escape from routine everyday life (Clarke & Clarkson, 2008), while young people are interested in gambling because of sensory acuity and the adrenaline which is felt while waiting for the victory in the game. One of the strongest arguments to support the idea of easy addiction is money. The problem of people who take part in gambling and want to win is that it is impossible to win more that the person has already lost, but this desire makes people addicted. This addiction is like the drug addiction, as people cannot imagine their life without games, they hope for easy money which they would
Introduction Comparing and contrasting the objectives of general purpose financial reporting (GPFR) of the AASB Framework with that of IASB Exposure Draft will decide whether the latter improve the former. Determining whether the objectives of each framework are appropriate will also be evaluated in this paper. Discussion The two frameworks as compared and contrasted Both frameworks from AASB (2008) and IASB (2008) do exhibit similarities in various ways. The first and most obvious similarity lies in catering to users with general or common purposes as the reports generated by both will not address the special needs of their intended users. The second similarity of the two is found in a greater number of users that will be served by both compared with special purpose reports. Both frameworks practically ser
In her book, “there is nothing with you,” the American psychologist and teacher Cheri Huber examines conditioning and conditioned mind based on an observing children’s behavior. I find that she argues that at birth, children are socially conditioned, claiming that they are born in “the lightroom.” She thinks that children are “present to anything that is in the moment.” I believe her perceptions are based on her experience with children. I also tend to believe that her early life experiences, especially when taking Zen classes under Jay DuPont, have a major influence on her perceptions (Brady 37). Most of her perceptions of conditioning and conditioned minds are based on observing small children. According to her, children tend to obtain a wide range of information from the immediate environment, which contributes to brain conditioning. For instance, Huber calls these pieces of information “specifics that lead to conditioning.” She takes an example of the normal teachings given to children in early life, especially at home. For example, things that children hear every day, including warnings, advice, encouragements, and other conditions normally given to them, are specifics that condition their minds. I tend to agree with Huber on a major point. Although her thinking is based on a teacher’s point of view, it is clear that she examines things that shape children’s behavior at an early age. As far as I am concerned, it appears that Huber is a behaviorist whose main area of research is the development of behavior in children. Huber seems to be heavily relying on child development and behavior more than the general human behavior. As far as I am concerned, she seems to be basing her theory or observations on the previous work by behaviorists such as Badura, Skinner, and Watson. Her sentiments are taken from Badura’s perspectives on child behavior. In fact, by arguing that the information that condition a child’s mind is obtained from the people who interact with the child, it is evident that her claim is correct. Nevertheless, her claims are not new to the field of science. She excels in the application of other theorists into her own observation to develop a new topic about mind conditioning. To me, this is an excellent idea in research, which is worth credit. I find Huber’s analogy of the “Lightroom” and “Darkroom” quite convincing. She claims that a child is born in the “lightroom”, but pushed “to the darkroom” by interacting with people who confer information that condition the mind. The analogy attempts to simplify a relatively difficult theory. To Huber, socialization is a process that aids conditioning in pushing the child from the lightroom to the darkroom. I believe that her claims on this issue are relatively convincing, especially because she uses a simple and common example to drive home the claim. She claims that the process of socialization makes the children believe or assume that something is wrong with them, which forces them to look for flaws in themselves. Then, the children tend to judge the flaws when they beli