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Cultural background is one of the most significant factors affecting worldview and perception of life. Even though time passes by and a new trend towards homogenous culture is being established, there are people, who still desire to preserve their uniqueness and cultural roots. They do not forget about their origins including religion, language, and accepted vision of the world around them. Cultural differences have a robust impact on understanding family life, building social relationships, and even seeing oneself as well as self-development. The apprehension of intelligence is not an exception to the general rule mentioned above. Broadly speaking, there are two opinions on viewing the influence of culture on measuring intelligence. The first perspective is relativism. It implies that culture has a direct effect on defining the elements and dimensions of intelligence. That said, every cultural minority will have a separate standpoint when it comes to intelligence. In addition to it, what some people see as a sign of an intelligent person, will make no sense to the representatives of other cultural minorities. The second perspective is universalism. It centers on recognizing a universal set of abilities determining intelligence. It means that all people have enough knowledge and experience to solve problems and equal chances to become intelligent. The role of culture is either to motivate a person to develop these abilities and use them to the maximum possible extent or discourage them (Cocodia, 2014). So, the difference between the two viewpoints mentioned above is the fact that relativism rests on the existence of different sets of abilities defining intelligence while universalism points to the homogeneity of talents. This paper will represent the universalistic theory. It will investigate differences in the perception of intelligence across Western and Asian cultures. The primary assumption is that everyone is born with equal abi
Introduction In the understanding established by Heidegger, technology is neither an involvement by humans nor a way to justify the end. The two approaches taken by Heidegger result in a different definition associated with technology because contrary to the anthropological and instrumental perspectives used in technology, the truth remains hidden. Both the anthropological and instrumental approaches, as shown by Heidegger, remain a concept that requires a deeper understanding. Technology and the objects used in its realization are built and worked by humans; therefore, they are means for ends; hence the essence attributed to technology is far from technological. The essay establishes the relation between the technology in the Tenet film, and the analysis Heidegger makes concerning technology. Understanding Heidegger’s meaning behind the term Ge-stell Heidegger’s perspective on the essence of technology, as it relates to modern times, portrays what he refers to as Ge-stell . Ge-stell , a distinguished way of thinking, conceives that both humans and nature relate in what is known as standing-reserve (Heidegger, 2012, 45). Therefore, this perspective helps to minimize the universe to a manageable reserve that technology can quickly put to use through the assistance of calculative thinking (Rauno and Leena, 2021, 2). The essence established by Heidegger shows that through calculative thinking, a forest becomes a paper factory’s reserve and a river becomes a power station’s reserve. The concern by Heidegger about modern people is that they generally focus on others, themselves, and nature as objects of use. The translation to the concept is that everyday people only focus on how they can use others, themselves, and characters efficiently to achieve efficiency (Rauno and Leena, 2021, 3). By disliking the familiar way people adopted interactions between machines, nature, and other people, Heidegger came up with the name Ge-stell (enframe) as the best way to illustrate the way people engage with the world. Therefore, it becomes clear that people’s mindset was a general way to show how inauthentic people were (Heidegger, 1977, 53). Furthermore, it showed how technology structured people’s experiences, values, ways of engaging with the world, and attitudes. The concept in the film the Tenet The central concept in the film revolves around objects and people having their time inverted. In the movie, the idea is founded on the physicists and theorists John Wheeler and Richard Feynman. Being subjects whose time can be reversed, Wheeler and Feynman’s notion is referred to as a way of showing that positrons can be electrons that can move backward in a frame of time (Hunt, 2020, n.p.). Therefore, what comes out of the film is the notion that as people move backward, a possibility exists that they
Introduction The King’s Speech is a 2010 film directed by Tom Hooper and written by David Seidler. It is a biographical drama that follows the life of King George VI, specifically, his speech problems and friendship with an Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue. The movie was widely praised by the critics, got twelve Oscar nominations, and won in four categories: Best Picture, Best Directing, Best Actor, and Best Original Screenplay (BBC News, 2011, para. 1-2). The story encompasses a wide variety of topics, such as friendship, love, honor, duty, family, society expectations, social hierarchy, and many others. Most importantly, it portrays the life of a person struggling to overcome a speech disorder and shows how the physical aspect of speech difficulties is linked to deeper, emotional issues and traumatic past. Analysis The central problem of the main character is introduced right in the first scene, which is centered on the speech that Prince Albert delivered at the British Empire Exhibition in Wembley in 1925. We feel the character’s perturbation from the beginning: he looks “as if attending his own funeral” (Bradshaw, 2011, para. 5). He fails to deliver a speech due to his severe stammering, and this event sets the foundation for the rest of the movie. It is shown that the Prince has tried to treat his disorder but to no avail. He gave up the hope, which is why his wife Elizabeth, the future Queen Mother, finds Lionel Logue and sets up an appointment for Albert. Lionel employs not only physical remedies for stammering; he helps the Prince to find the roots of the problem in his childhood, and to address the traumatic memories, which is why Bradshaw (2011) calls the approach “psychoanalysis, disguised as speech therapy” (para. 5). The Prince’s speech disorder and therapy expose a set of interpersonal conflicts. For instance, his father, King George V, tries to rather aggressively persuade Prince Albert to try and solve his stammering problem, stressing the fact that he has to conform to the high expectations of the society. Prince Edward, Albert’s brother, on the other hand, is a “smooth, obnoxious bully” (Bradshaw, 2011, para. 9) and mocks his stammering. Through his therapeutic sessions with Lionel, Albert realizes that his complicated relationship with Edward was one of the principal causes of his speech disorder. Nevertheless, the overall experience of the character is still affirmative due to many positive interactions. Elizabeth, for instance, is shown as a kind and loving wife who supports the Prince in all circumstances. The most significant relationship of the movie, however, is between Albert and Lionel. Lionel Logue managed to considerably alleviate Albert’s impediment, despite having no formal qualifications and being a self-taught specialist (The Telegraph, 2010, para. 6). More significant
Introduction Many organizations have the dream of commanding a large market share in their respective markets. It is also their dream to be sustainable in the short run and the long run. To achieve these dreams, companies normally formulate and implement several strategies that aim at improving their internal and external operations. Such changes normally transform the operations of a company, making it to be more effective and efficient. This in turn makes it easier for a company to achieve its goals and objectives. Consumer satisfaction is an essential objective that any company would want to achieve. Background Enterprise Rent – A – Car is one of the leading cars hire companies in the United States. The company has specialized in in-city car hire services. This is contrary to the services that are offered by its rivals who have laid a lot of emphasis on airport and hotel cutthroat markets. The company has mainly focused on hiring cars for individuals who have been involved in wrecks. As a result, the company has a network of individuals and organizations that refer customers to them. This includes insurance agents and body-shop employees. This has been a successful strategy since it has enabled the company to attract and serve many customers. As a result of the high-quality services that they get, most customers return or recommend Enterprise Rent – A – Car to their friends and relatives. This is due to the high quality of services that they have received from the company. Consumer satisfaction is the leading goal of Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The company tries as much as possible to satisfy the needs of all its clients. That is why the company is conducting a consumer satisfaction survey to determine the level of satisfaction of their clients. To collect the data that is required for this survey, Enterprise Rent – A – Car has randomly sent questionnaires to its clients. The data from this survey will be used to complete its consumer satisfaction program that aims at improving its consumer services. Information collected and research questions Enterprise Rent – A – Car may use the survey to collect possible sets of information. First, the company may want to determine the attitudes and perceptions that their clients have on the services that they offer. The company may also want to determine whether its customers are satisfied with the services that it offers. Finally, the company may want to identify the sections of its operations that its clients feel that it should improve on. The following may be the possible research questions for the study:  1. Is consumer satisfaction an essential factor in the sustainability of a company in the long run?  2. What are the attitudes and perceptions of customers towards the services offered by Enterprise Rent-A-Car?  3. How do these attitudes affect th
The twentieth century has witnessed a significant development in the literature of America and the impact of the two World Wars on the literature and its growth has been most significant. They both post-war kinds of literature of America represent the revolutionary transformation in the world view of the literary figure and the employment of the most modern tools of interpreting the war-affected world. In fiction as well as poetry, a notable shift in the themes, tools, and methods of literature is visible. These changes are reflected in the various spheres of American literature. “Between the beginning of World War I and the end of World War II (1914–1945), the United States became a “modern” nation… Art to some writers, such as Ezra Pound, T.S. Eliot, Wallace Stevens, and William Carlos Williams, offered an alternative way of understanding the world, eventually giving rise to the idea of “two cultures”—science vs. letters… During the Harlem Renaissance, black Americans such as Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston became prominent and applied modernist techniques to speak of the realities of black cultural and political life. Women writers also contributed in vital ways to the heterogeneity of the literature during the interwar period…” (American Literature Between the Wars, 1914 – 1945: Overview). Therefore, it is remarkable that the two world wars have been so influential as to shape a new kind of American literature in both poetry and fiction. It is also important to note that both the World Wars had different types of roles in the shaping of American literature. Thus, in this paper, a comparative analysis of the influence of poets as well as prose writers belonging to both post-world war periods is carried out which ultimately reflects the shaping of modern American literature altogether. Critics and historians of literature have ever recognized the pervading role of the two world wars on the shaping of American prose and poetry. “The literary historian Malcolm Cowley described the years between the two world wars as a “second flowering” of American writing. Certainly, American literature attained a new maturity and a rich diversity in the 1920s and ’30s, and significant works by several major figures from those decades were published after 1945. (American literature After World War II). A reflection of the world views and literary outputs of poets such as Ezra Pound, TS Eliot, Wallace Stevens, Robert Frost, William Carole Williams, et al suggests the development of modernism, with experiments in the form of poetry during the post World War I. Similarly, an analysis of the main prose writers of American prose writers of the same period such as Faulkner, Hemingway, Steinbeck, Fitzgerald, O’Neill, and Katherine Anne P
Introduction Decision-making is a critical process that has to be undertaken by any leader in the management of an organization. A systematic approach is required to take charge of the business. In some cases, it is necessary to consult and reach a consensus. In the case of a highly valued venture, decisive action is appropriate. For effective leadership and management to take place, the process of making decisions should be systematic and procedural. There are several models that can be used by leaders to make decisions. One of them is the Vroom-Yetton framework. According to Vroom (1976), the model is preferred when consistency and order are necessary. In this paper, the author will discuss the decision that should have been made by Masayoshi Son with regards to the merger between Sprint and T-Mobile. The Vroom-Yetton model will be used to analyze the decision-making process. In addition, the significance of the model to contemporary corporate executives will be highlighted. The Decision-Making Style that is Appropriate to the Masayoshi Son’s Case A company merger is an important decision in the business world. Companies like T-Mobile are highly valued and their acquisition, as a result, is important to the competitors, such as Sprint. If it succeeds, the merger will increase Sprint’s market value and its income base (Gelles & Merced, 2014). As Masayoshi’s son, I would need to respond to the questions posed in the Vroom-Yetton model to determine the best style to use in making decisions for the company. The questions and their responses are highlighted below: The quality of the decision In the case of Masayoshi, it is important to take into consideration the quality of the decision made. The reason is that the merger is a huge risk that involves a lot of money and input from the team led by Masayoshi (Yao, 2014). A venture like this will determine the future of the company in terms of its market share and profit margins. The importance of team commitment to the decision The commitment of the team is necessary. However, at times, a decision from one individual makes more sense. All the decisions made in the company are carried out by the team. As such, without the commitment of the team, the decisions made cannot be actualized (Merced, 2014). Information required to make the decision There is scanty information regarding the merger. The situation makes it hard to make some decisions, especially those involving a risky venture like this merger (Merced, 2014). Government regulations and the ability of the other firm to provide the necessary documentation are crucial to the success of the resolution made. Structuring the problem The structure of the problem involving the acquisition of such a big company is complex. In this case, the structure required to make the decision-making process easy is lacking (Gelles & Merced, 2014). The likelihood of the tea
Eros is a Greek mythological term that implies love in English translation. The original conception of the term “eros” implied romantic love or intimate love between two people. Ancient Greeks considered erotic love to be some kind of manic love that involved two individuals. This resulted in the individuals in question performing extreme gestures in order for them to express their emotions. In many of the Greek mythological stories, erotic love was expressed through the use of various symbols that were meant to denote the nature of love existing between the ‘overs’ in question. An important aspect to note when it comes to the issue of eros and the Greek interpretation of this kind of love is the contribution made by the Plato in ensuring the nature and meaning of eros in Greek mythological assertions. According to Plato and other like- minded Greek philosophers, eros does not necessarily require physical attraction between the two individuals who were in love. Plato’s interpretation of eros takes into account various other aspects that according to Plato are more important as far as the emotional connection between the two people in question is concerned. This, therefore, implies that unlike the position taken by most Greek mythological renditions of eros that require the presence of physical attraction and intimate connection between the two individuals in ‘love’, Plato’s conception of eros focuses more on the inner attributes of individuals who are said to be in love. Consequently, the platonic view on eros requires an attraction that transcends beyond the physical beauty but instead focuses on the inner beauty of the person as well. In the novel Apuleius The golden ass A new translation by P.G. Walsh, there are several depictions of eros that serve to illustrate the concept of eros as explained by Plato. It is worth pointing out that the novel is not only a depiction of social history. The novel possesses a contemporary setting. Although the novels mainly focuses on the convectional form of eros, there are situations that depict platonic eros whereby, the actions taken by the characters in the novel are a transendation of mere physical attraction between the ‘lover’ in question but instead, these actions reflect a deeper level of connection among the characters. This makes them behave the way they do. In the story of cupid and psyche, what starts out as an erotic attraction that cupid has for psyche results in him having to engage himself in various situations that reveal his deeper level of connection with psyche. The actions go beyond simple physical attraction. This is a great illustration of the platonic connection that exists b
Abstract This project deals with the implementation of the Dubai Quality Award. The report covers various aspects of the Dubai Quality Award and the journey of ENOC towards winning the award. The method used to collect data for this project was mainly a review of secondary data. The best source of relevant information was the Dubai Quality Award website. In addition, data gathered from reports and books on quality management proved sufficient for attaining the objectives of the project. The three key findings made in the project were the following. First, it is clear that excellence awards give organisations the opportunity to increase the visibility of their brands. Secondly, excellence awards give participating organisations the opportunity to identify areas where they need to improve their performance. Thirdly, it is apparent that the management of a quality award can influence its reputation. It is extremely important to find ways of ensuring that no questions arise regarding the processes used to identify winners of excellence awards. The Dubai Quality Award: Case Study of ENOC This project relates to the Dubai Quality Award. The Department of Economic Development manages the Dubai Quality Award based on a model that is similar to EFQM. The objectives of the project are to derive lessons from the Dubai Quality Award regarding the management of Excellence awards as well as to identify the challenges and benefits. The case study used in this project involves the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC). The Dubai Government wholly owns ENOC. The choice of ENOC arose from its recent participation in Dubai Quality Award. The company won the Dubai Quality Award. It is now considered one of the best-managed companies in Dubai. Company Background EMGAS is a subsidiary of ENOC. ENOC has vast interests in the economy of Dubai that ranges from exploration of oil to the marketing and distribution of oil products. The government of Dubai is the sole owner of the ENOC group. This means that the government of Dubai is also the sole owner of EMGAS. The core business of EMGAS is the distribution
The History of America The story of the United States is based on either the Native people’s prehistory or the 1492 voyages of Christopher Columbus to the land. USA or the United States, as it is sometimes called, is a federal republic made up of a federal district and fifty states. Native people, whose first appearance in the region was at North America, were the indigenous people in the country. This group of people would compose of a number of distinct American ethnic communities and was called by controversial titles that were based on European language terminologies. The Voyages of Christopher Columbus, on the other hand, refers to the speculative journey of an Italian navigator and explorer by the name Christopher Columbus, across the Atlantic Ocean. Columbus’s boat voyages were a successful exploration story, since they would lead to significant discoveries of the land. The discoveries of Columbus explorations contributed to general European awareness of the continent of America, thus necessitating its colonization by the Great Britain. This colonization begun at around 1600, and would go on for about 15 decades before the onset of the revolution war in 1775. The first batch of Europeans to arrive in the region would languish alone for many years before a new stronger group of British settlers finally made their way into the region towards the end of the 17th century. These new settlers were indeed the first category of immigrants to bring the idea of commercial agriculture in the region, with tobacco and rice being the first agricultural products to be introduced. The 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries would see a great number of immigrants flow into the region, with the intention of making good use of the abundant opportunities and resources that were available. Apart from the impact of these varied opportunities, many significant aspects in the American history such as industrialization and formation of the initial states would also take place in the course of this period, making America one of the most developed continents in the world those times(Wendell,2005). However, the differences in cultural aspects arising from the diverse communities in the region would often lead to serious ethnic violence, social disruptions, and political tensions among the communities over the centuries. In fact, these pressures played a significant role in the facilitation of the American war of independence or simply the revolution war in 1775. The American Revolution was an open confrontation that involved the Great Britain on one side, and the united colonies together with other European immigrants on the other side. The revolution would come as a result of heightening restrictions which had been placed upon the colonies by the Great Britain. The confrontation is also said to have started as a result of disagreements over the manner in which the Natives were treated by their British colonizers, and the way they thought it was better for them to be treated. Some of these disagreements came by as a result of matters regarding taxations which the colo