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The international sports connections are an organic part of international relationships. Before speaking about the political ideology in sport, we shall emphasize that the international sports organization is, first of all, the international organization, and the international organization’s influence on their activity and norms of international law. International Olympic Day was celebrated in many countries of the world on June 23. In 1894 on this day, the international congress on problems of physical training had approved that the first Olympic Games should take place in 1896 in Athens. To organize the Games, the International Olympic Committee was formed. The Olympic Games help to overcome political, ideological, cultural, and racial distinctions, which differ in universal character. They have the world’s popularity and support. The competition for the right of having the Olympiad, in essence, is a competition by way of the state power, economic potential, scientific and technical opportunities, and cultural appeal, competition in the field of the state image, and a national rating. The one who has won the right to have Olympic Games has actually won respect, trust, and an arrangement from the world community and has received the permit for faster integration into its family. It is worth mentioning that the Olympic Games, in some cases, were the tool of political propaganda and ideology. As the best example of that is the Olympiad in Berlin in 1936, by means of which Hitler wished to show the world the superiority of Nazi Germany. Speaking about FIFA and political ideology, it is worth mentioning that football became the factor of world politics. According to Cooper’s version, it is a display of national character. In 2003 the World Bank published the report according to which football becomes a symbol of globalization. That is why it is possible to say that it has a strong political ideology. In many countries, football is used by the authorities for the achievement of political purposes and additional charging of patriotism. The governments, by means of the favorite game of hundreds of millions, try to raise the status of the country on the international scene. The international organizations in sports are formed during the long process of international relations development – economic relations, cultural relations, trade relations, and others. That is why there is always the context of political ideology. Before the international sports relations were expressed basically in bilateral contacts of the national sports organizations, which are carried out mostly in the form of competitions. Sports connections of the countries were carried out by means of contractual relations within the limits of agreements on cultural and scientific cooperation, which subscribed by the governments. Gradually the local relations began to get the character of multilateral contacts to the national sports organizations of the several countries.
The Food Stamp Program and Medicaid are federally funded programs that aim to address healthcare issues for specific populations in the U.S. The Food Stamp program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is dispensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to address the issue of malnutrition, while Medicaid is managed by the Department of Health to address the issue of health insurance coverage. Both programs target low-income individuals who do not have sufficient resources to buy food and access quality healthcare, respectively. SNAP has succeeded in reducing hunger and poverty prevention, although minimally. Nevertheless, the limitation of SNAP is that it cannot be used to purchase hot or prepared food; thus, it can be ineffective to the homeless who might be unable to have a means of cooking it. On the other hand, Medicaid has increased accessibility to healthcare for low-income individuals, hence has grown to be a vital pillar of the U.S. healthcare system. However, Medicaid failed to cover one specific vulnerable population, which is the undocumented immigrant population. Undocumented immigrants are still faced with issues with the accessibility of quality care in the U.S. today. Overall, the two social welfare policies are working well as they have both been created in the early 1900s; thus, they have undergone several reforms to strengthen them and make them suitable for today’s society. My initial thoughts on federal welfare programs were that they were relatively insufficient and averagely able to attend to the needs of the specific population that they were formulated for. This was significantly influenced by the media (Shaw, 2009). However, after reading this week’s reading assignments, my perception has changed. I have become aware that the SNAP and Medicaid programs have adequately met the needs of low-income individuals, and the improved healthcare outcomes have mirrored this. Reference Shaw, M.G. (2009). Changes in public opinion and the American welfare state. Political Science Quarterly, 124 (4), 627-653. Web.
Since the pre-colonial era, Africa has been characterized by remarkable events that have forced changes in its political arrangements. The continent has struggled to achieve liberalism first from their colonial masters and then from their predatory governments. The pressure for political reform emanated from international superpowers and the continent’s civil society (Thomson, 2016). This paper examines the implications of various political phenomena on state-society relationships and their impact on African politics. During the pre-colonial era, civil societies were marginalized as states single-handedly controlled African politics. This marginalization distanced the civil society from the state and strained their relationship (Thomson, 2016). Civil society lacked the capabilities to distance itself from the predatory nature of the state. Political parties were co-dependent, although their engagements were ineffective (Thomson, 2016). Despite the state dominating civil society, it failed to amass enough power to sustain its hegemonic ambitions. The post-colonial period was marked by strong ethnic and social ties that brought civil societies on the ascendant. Trade unions, professional associations, community organizations, and ethno-regional groups combined forces to overthrow the colonial governments (Thomson, 2016). These social bonds became powerful resources for political mobilization that consequently led to the defeat of colonial governments (Thomson, 2016). Unfortunately, the nationalists governments formed during that period were built on weak political foundations. The colonial states had exercised bureaucratic authoritarianism for decades; hence, the continent lacked a political culture of pluralism and democracy. The inherited political systems were unfamiliar to both state managers and civil societies. The outcome of this inheritance was weak African states, domestic rivalry, and strained relationships between the nation and civil society (Thomson, 2016). For example, the new African governments reflected European interests instead of Africa’s, creating a divide between traditional communities and the state The colonial era also left Africa severely deprived economically, and it was upon the nationalist governments to rapidly increase the countries’ economic productivity. According to Thompson (2016), this was the only way the post-colonial state would raise investment capital to create modern economies. Additionally, the economic success would allow the state to provide social welfare and public services to the governed, giving them the needed legitimacy to rule (Thomson, 2016). Despite their attempts, the post-colonial governments could not support the state agenda due to the impoverished economic climate. Consequently, African countries abandoned liberal democracy politics and assumed one-party politics. The weak government structures, divided societies, and economically disadvantaged communities forced African governments to opt for centralized political institutions (Thomson, 2016). Pol
Aristotelian appeals: Ethos, Pathos and Logos Musicians use persuasions from ethos in order to confirm the truth of something or their characters. In contemporary society, people have moved out their families, and some parents have joined retirement homes. Consequently, the idea of ethos has shifted from family to individuals’ material possessions, academic achievements among others. However, Aristotle shows that ethos does not emanate from personal appeal, but rather from the use of language. For instance, Thievery Corporation establishes ethos through their song, The Richest Man in Babylon by use of artistic language. Thievery Corporation show a character of an upright fellow who stands to condemn the indifference of the richest man in Babylon. The song by the Clash, Know your rights, tries to confirm to people about their rights. The musician assertively says that the song is a public announcement. John Lennon condemns the suffering people go through right from birth to adult working life. Every new stage evolves into a new form of suffering. There is a problem in expression of modern ethos. The outward appearance has virtually consumed the intellect and moral of individuals. The Richest Man in Babylon demonstrates the modern notion of ethos whereby people put much emphasis on their personal wealth and self than character. The material possessions consume the moral and character of an individual. Aristotle’s tells people elements, which speakers use to inspire confidence in a character. A person of ethos must observe good sense, moral character, and goodwill. People who utter misleading information and advices do not have elements of a good character. The Clash gives people good advice about their rights because he has the three elements of a character. By telling people to know their rights, he is exhibiting goodwill to every person who has experienced discrimination in any form. Further, use of “I” establishes The Clash credibility. Pathos captures the emotions of the listeners. Musicians establish reception for their ideas into listeners’ minds through the use of artistic language. John Lennon creates a sense of pity for the Working Class Hero. At the same time, he also condemns wrongs the Working Class Hero undergoes. Aristotle shows how to establish various emotional appeals among the audience. The musician can fluctuate from anger, pain
This essay provides a comprehensive strategy that will help Rolex to effectively compete with top rival brands such as Louis Vuitton and eventually improve their sales. The focus is to explore the best product, price, place, and promotion measures to illustrate why this pop-up will be suitable for the brand. This strategy includes a step-by-step road map that begins with a detailed recommendation, implementation, and finally a contingency plan if the desired strategy fails to meet the company’s expectations. Rolex is a Swiss-based company that manufactures watches and has been in operation since the beginning of the 19th century. Over the years, several rival companies joined the watch manufacturing industry and competition became high. Brands such as Louis Vuitton also started to produce high-end luxury watches. Recently, Louis Vuitton established a watch museum at Beverly Hills to showcase their products. Rolex decided to develop a similar strategy to challenge its rivals to keep their business relevant in the market and increase their profit margins. In a period where consumers constantly crave fresh experiences, businesses are moving their spending plans from the brick and mortar retail to more brand activation efforts. Pop up shops are becoming more popular as they increase brand visibility. It has been established that refining a business is a relentless duty that is necessary for the success of the company. A high profitability sector for any business lies in the improvement of the sales function and one way of doing that is through initiating new ideas that might increase them. The complete estimation of Swiss watch trades rose by 2.4% a year ago, as indicated by the Federation of Swiss Watch Industry, despite a critical drop of 11% to Hong Kong, the world’s biggest market ( FH – Swiss Watch Exports in 2019 ). Rolex performed generally following the more extensive Swiss market which deals up 3% to CHF 5.2 billion out of 2019 (Corder). In the dynamic business environment that is constantly competitive, Rolex decided to open up an exhibition that would be located in the famous Times Square situated in the heart of New York City. A spring up store is an incredible way to explore additional revenue streams for a business. They offer a unique opportunity to experiment with a company’s products in a diverse demographic environment. The setup cost is significantly lower than setting up a traditional storefront since no leases are required. This exhibition will showcase Rolex’s most iconic watch models such as the Submariner, GMT Master II, and Daytona that is a 1963 classic among others. Due to their temporary nature, pop-up exhibitions create a sense of scarcity in the human mind hence prompt purchases. They give the idea that products are running out making buyers ready to buy something on the spot. The retailer should also take advantage of this mass exclusivity mindset and slightly lower the prices which will create urgency to the buye
Introduction Dunia Finance LLC is a globally recognized institution, which has its main offices located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This organization is well known for the outstanding financial services it has offered for about 15 years since 2006. The company focuses on various pecuniary products such as fixed deposits, vehicle loans, and mortgage services. Dunia also provides monetary planning services and credit card supply. The organization’s leader, Rajeev Kakar, has been working collaboratively with Ali Hurbas who is in charge of the Strategic Analytics department. Their main agenda entails developing mechanisms, which once implemented, can result in increased revenue and asset share. The two leaders view technology, specifically, data analytics, as one of the investment areas that can help in achieving this goal due to its capacity to alleviate risks. Dunia acknowledges the role played by data analytics in reducing financial losses. The organization has been deploying the data analytics strategy, which helps it to remain updated with market trends. As a result, Rajeev Kakar has been proactive in ensuring the execution of mechanisms that have consistently enhanced the institution’s profitability levels. The continuous embracement of technology reveals why Dunia is ranked among the most competitive financial organizations not only in Abu Dhabi but also around the globe. As this paper indicates, the organization’s cross-selling strategy has been resourceful in enhancing clients’ lifetime worth because of the associated minimal maintenance resources, including its capacity to boost their retention rates. Consequently, the institution has put in place the credit department, which relies on analytics to determine customers who qualify for cross-selling. However, this paper suggests the upselling approach, which Dunia can deploy as a way of enhancing its rapport with clients. Differences in Banking between the United States and the UAE Notable variations exist between the U.S. and the UAE’s banking sectors. For instance, expenses incurred by people who conduct businesses in the United Arab Emirates are more compared to those reported by bankers based in the U.S. Specifically, in the United States of America, credit and operational expenditures are lower compared to what is recorded in the UAE (Trenwith). In addition, the high number of citizens in America indicates the likelihood of getting more clients via credit bureaus. On the contrary, the United Arab Emirates’ move to seek names through the credit bureau is expected to witness a negligible response level due to its small population size. Moreover, since the UAE is an emerging market, banking institutions in this country have a bigger role to play. For instance, they have to analyze clients’ data to de
Introduction Many societies are changing at a very high rate in the modern world. This has been triggered by the increasing rate of globalization, which has transformed the world into a global village. The changes taking place in the society has also been triggered by the improvement in the level of technology. Due to these developments, different societies have become more integrated hence triggering the change process. Despite of this integration, there still remain many factors that have been hindering the change process in the society. In Saudi Arabia, change has been taking place at a slow rate due to the obstacles that tends to discourage people from accepting change. Social change significantly depends on the will of individuals to accept change. Although some people accept change easily, it has been discovered that something inside them will always tempt them to reject change. Over the past years, several studies have been conducted on change taking place in the society. However, little attention has been paid as to why people reject change. People tend to oppose change rather than the change process. People may be willing to undergo the change process but they reject change. Discussion The rate at which the society accommodates change is determined by how the people are receptive to change. Since changes in society come along with transformations of the existing systems, members of the society do not easily accept change. People will always be reluctant to leave their original way of life. Over the world history, it has been observed that many changes in the society have taken place through dictates of the government. Majority of people are not always ready to accept change naively. In other words, change in many societies has been faced by a number of obstacles that has resulted in an extremely slow rate of change. In some cases, a small group of elites may induce change in the society that comes along with cultural innovation. Gender Factors One of the major obstacles that are posing a significant barrier to change in Saudi is the gender inequality. Gender inequality is one
Introduction Miles J. Stanford in his book, The Complete Green Letters, addresses the issue of spirituality as it should be perceived by every Christian. His book advances the plight of mankind in matters to do with spirituality. He takes people from a stage of discovering one’s spirituality to a state of full acceptance and willingness to live a complete Christian life. This book is nourishing to any Christian who reads it. It is divided into five sections, and all the sections are geared towards one objective; making Christians lead a Christ-like life. Summary The first section, Principles of Spiritual Growth, deals with factors that are indispensable in the spiritual growth of every Christian. Stanford explores many factors that may foster or hinder a Christian’s spiritual growth. He addresses these issues independently, and this makes a person separate these issues as independent factors that a Christian should consider in the path of spiritual growth (Stanford 1983, 22). Stanford addresses factors such as faith, time, purpose, acceptance, self denial, discipleship, and other related factors. In the second section of this book, Stanford explores on the foundations of spiritual growth. He juxtaposes many issues that are problematic to people in their Christian faith. He makes people understand the issues that they face in relation to their spirituality, and he makes sure that people understand these issues in contexts of proper spiritual growth. For instance, he explores on the issue of Justification and acceptance, and this helps a Christian define his stand as a firm Christian. The next section covers the ground for growth. In this section, Stanford makes it clear that Christians must know their history so as to be well versed and firm in their faith. He explores the history of Christian faith starting from the Old Testament to the present (Stanford 1983, 89). Specifically, he starts narrating about the first man, Adam and the fall of man. This way a Christian understands the initial plan of God for mankind. The realization of spiritual growth follows in this order, and the chapter deals with an individual’s acceptance of Spirituality. Stanford outlines an individual’s stages of acceptance. They include things like principles of reckoning, Service and reckoning and self life and reckoning. These things make a Christian grow stronger in faith. The last section, A Guide to Spiritual Growth, emphasizes that Christians should remain faithful to their calling. Stanford explores things that may make Christians lose faith. Stanford also explores things tha
The chapter under consideration deals with the Bolsheviks’ expansion, which shaped the development of the relations between the countries of the Middle East and Russia. It is important to note that though Lenin claimed it was important for nations to become independent, Bolsheviks made everything to re-conquer eastern territories. This Bolsheviks’ imperialistic policy made natives of the eastern territories develop strong hostility to the Russians. Interestingly, Bolsheviks claimed that the power of the proletariat is the most humanness order to build. They also promised to help nations conquered by the czar’s regime to regain their freedom. At the same time, Lenin claimed that the East did not have the working class to help the peasantry to build a democratic and just society. Lenin also stated that “[i]n effect this meant that the peoples of the East were not yet ready to exercise their right to be free” (Fromkin 476). At that, Stalin believed the nations should be subordinate to the central power, i.e., the power of Moscow. Basically, the short-term goals of the two leaders were similar. It is also important to note that religious beliefs and cultural traditions made people of the East oppose the new order. Natives of the East were against the rule of the proletariat, and Lenin inevitably fought the majority. Fromkin provides an example of Turkistan, which reveals the experience of other countries of the Middle East. Eventually, “[l]ike other such colonies, it found that its economy was exploited for the benefit of its European masters” (Fromkin 477). Thus, the Bolsheviks’ policy did not differ from the policies of other imperial European countries, which tended to exploit people of other countries. Therefore, the author provides insights into the development of relations between European Russia and the Russian East. The author also explains the reasons which made Bolsheviks move farther. The new ruling group was afraid of any external threat which could come from such countries as China or Persia. It is possible to claim that the author reveals some of the reasons (or rather major reasons) for complicated relations between European Russia and some countries of the Middle East. Bolshevik’s policies contributed greatly to the development of such tense re