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Business simulation is a process by which entrepreneurs single out the requirements needed in the business and then develop solutions that can satisfy these needs. The analysis is important since it ensures that a company’s resources are utilized in the most effective ways so as to achieve the goals of the company. This implies that, business simulations lead to reduced cost of production and other operations while on the other hand, increasing the profit margin (Cadle, Paul & Yeates 2010, p. 3). There are aspects considered while analyzing a company. These factors include the history and the experience of the company, its objectives, market (target market), competition, financial status, and future plans among many other factors (Blais 2012, p. 39). This paper analyzes Prestige Motors Company on these various aspects. History and Experience of Prestige Motor Company Prestige Motor was formed 6 years ago by a group of automobile experts it is a locally based company. From the time this company was formed, it has been dealing in a wide range of executive vehicles. These models include PR-1, PR-2, PR-S1, PR-X2 and PR-M8. The company solely conducts its markets research as well as the marketing of its products (Leeds Metropolitan University 2009, p. 1). The company’s many years of experience make it one of the best car dealers in the entire region. It offers the best services to its customers and as a result, has been able to retain very many customers. Prestige Motor has a staff consisting of professionals of high caliber. The company offers some of the most attractive deals in the area. It is located at a convenient point making it very easy for the customers to trace it. In addition, it offers other services such as the sales of used vehicles. It accepts various forms of payment, a factor that could be considered as an advantage to the customers (Thomas 2008, p. 281). Objectives The main objective of Prestige Motor is to ensure that it offers the best services to its customers. For that reason, the company strives to produce the best and most modern car models. To support the main objective, the company has developed other objectives. They include ensuring Prestige safety, improved information processing, developing models that are energy efficient and adoption of scientific advances (Carkenord 2008, p.13). Prestige Motor through its researchers has been able to bring to the market cars that have sensors. Sensors are devices that detect driver’s exhaustion and other factors that may interfere with the driver’s attention. This is a move geared at improving safety of the drivers while on the road. The move has dramatically reduced the occurrence of accidents that were initially caused by Prestige cars. Currently, the research team is working on a strategy to develop other safety systems such as those that detect developing dangers such as oncoming traffic and wind around prestige vehicles (Cadle, Paul & Yeates 2010, p. 186). The company has achieved its first dream, transiting from electrical cars with power control machines to the ones with senso
When we talk of social media in this present generation of the internet and new technology, we refer to a continuing struggle of a culture or cultures of peoples of the world. It has always been claimed that we are now living in a global village. Students who are studying and working hard in their studies, for their future careers, are also preparing for a so-called “bigger and smaller” world. Their interactions with social media, for example the Facebook, is a preparation for their later lives that will later be filled with excitement and frustration as they battle the competition and the “survival-of-the-fittest” strategies in the business world. Facebook is an example of a social medium that allows people to interact, communicate, and know each other. There are features that are also available in other networking sites, but what makes Facebook more popular and sought after social network. Stone (2007) described it as “one of the fastest-growing and best-known sites on the internet today”. What makes Facebook tick and how does it work? Facebook is an online social networking, connecting people of diverse cultures from all over the world through the power of the internet. It was started in 2004 by a Harvard student, Mark Zuckerberg, whose first objective was to cater to Harvard students. This was later expanded to all high school and college students. Now, teenagers and even adults from around the world who patronize the internet use Facebook. Stone (2007) says that “like other social networks, the site allows its users to create a profile page and forge online links with friends and acquaintances”. Levenson (2008) explains it clearly that three students started the idea but that they had not “enough computer expertise” that compelled them to hire Mark Zuckerberg. They just learned later on that Zuckerberg launched Facebook. However, this has already been settled with Facebook giving a certain amount to Narendra and the Winklevoss twins, the three students who the original idea about it. (Levenson 2008) As you log in to the site – i.e., after you have registered – you are introduced to many options. Your profile is personalized; you can upload pictures which can be viewed by anybody you authorize; there are many features of networking to friends, connecting to people from around the world, blogging, and news in and out of campus. Facebook is marked by some controversies however in its initial stage. Some students claimed that they were the first to own the idea and that Mr. Zuckerberg just copied it. Popular things are always marred by controversies. One of Facebook’s fascinating but controversial features is the News Feed. Thompson says that this is a “built-in service that would actively broadcast changes in a user’s page to anyone of his or her friends.” Students like this feature because it “delivere
An electric car is a general term that is used to refer to all varieties of highway-capable automobiles, which are propelled by electricity. The source of electricity can either be on-board rechargeable batteries or other electric energy generating and storage device. An electric car that is powered by on-board solar panels is specifically referred to as a solar car. While the one that derives its electricity from a gasoline generator is called a hybrid car. Similarly, cars that derive power from the on-board battery pack are more specifically referred to as battery electric cars/vehicles (BEC/V). In the recent past, the term electric vehicle has been used specifically to refer to lithium-ion battery-powered plugin electric cars. Most commercial electric cars are fitted with one or more low power electric motors capable of providing instant torque for better performance. These cars also have a much better acceleration as compared to the conventional gasoline engine cars. Electric cars are also significantly quieter and are environmentally friendly since they don’t emit any tailpipe pollutants, as is the case for gasoline cars. These cars are thus considered the future solution to the problems of air pollution and greenhouse gases. Electric-powered vehicles also provide independence from the volatility of oil prices and the occasional gasoline price fluctuations, which occurs as a result of a disruption in the supply of oil from producing countries (Gabe 71). In terms of energy efficiency, electric vehicles are more efficient than gasoline-powered cars in converting the stored energy to propel the car. Gasoline-powered cars are relatively inefficient at converting on-board-energy and only utilize about 15% of fuel energy to move the car. In addition to their strength in energy efficiency, electric-powered vehicles do not consume energy when not in motion. Most electric cars are also fitted with a regenerative braking system that recaptures for reuse as much as one-fifth of the energy that is used during braking (Kane 52). However, electric cars have many hurdles to overcome if they are to compete effectively with the internal combustion engine cars. In terms of price, electric cars are astronomically expensive compared to internal combustion engine cars. Batteries alone cos
Introduction Personal Debt Trouble is the result of a series of actions that an individual should carefully perform. The warning signs can be seen as small payments that an individual misses without realizing its consequences. The current paper summarizes four common warning signs that may create a big problem for an individual in the future. The information about these early warning signs of trouble is obtained from the article titled “Early Warning Signs of Personal Debt Trouble,” written by Marilyn Lindblad. The four warning signs are discussed separately in this paper to command a clear view of them. Debt-to-Income Ratio The first important warning mentioned in this article is the high debt-to-income ratio that indicates personal debt burden (Lindblad, 2018). Although it is a fact that personal debt is commonly more than the income of individuals due to their changing lifestyle, it is also crucial to regularly check that it should not reach the level that is unmanageable (Cagan & Lariviere, 2017). The reasonable level is that personal debt should not be over 20 percent of the income. An individual should take it as a warning sign to mitigate the risk of a significant debt burden in the future. Credit Card Management The second warning sign is referred to as credit card management (Lindblad, 2018). The use of credit cards is very common as people utilize this service to pay for purchases even when they do not have money. They are also motivated to use credit cards as they can receive credit without paying any extra amount on repayment provided that they pay the balance amount by the specified deadline. If an individual is paying the credit card amount without interest, then it is a good sign (R
Introduction Due to the dynamic nature of contemporary lifestyles, there has been an increasing need for governments and voluntary organizations to promote socialist programs which are aimed at providing financial support and care to the less fortunate in the society. However, pressures to reduce size of government and expand the private sector coupled with the need to use national resources efficiently have necessitated governments to reconsider their expenditure on social welfare. Increased public concerns regarding the tax burden and the ongoing debate on privatization of socialist programs has prompted the government of United States to be more careful in addressing issues of social policy by ensuring that the funded interventions meet their intended objective. The socialist programs debate present Americans with a cruel dilemma; while some of the people acknowledge that they are likely to confront hazards such as illness or aging in the course of their lives which private personal resources will be inadequate to facilitate, a significant proportion of the population feels that the American values of hard work, individualism and self reliance should dominate every aspect of life which undermines the legitimacy of the socialist programs (Lockhart 1). The debate on US social policy has been ongoing for years with numerous criticisms being raised on the effectiveness of these programs, its impact on those being supported, and the burden that they impose on US tax payers. This has attracted the attention of numerous researchers and scholars some of whom argue that the social programs developed in the 60s and 70s not only serve to improve the living standards of the needy Americans, but also provides substantial incentives for recipients to work hard or otherwise act responsibly in order to improve their living condition. However, the destructive consequences of increasing government spending on socialist programs cannot be understated. The current unregulated spending on government socialist programs poses a major threat on the free market economy and significantly restricts the rights of individuals and private sector corporations. In addition, it has created enormous national debt and negates the values of United States constitution (Lockhart 1). Literature Review Today, the socialist programs have been the center of most political and public debate and have attracted attention from most scholars, researchers and political analyst. According to Joseph S. Hacker, the issue of socialist policies has faced numerous challenges i
Introduction Globally, many industrialized countries have a universal healthcare system, which offers comprehensive healthcare services for all citizens. Japan and Canada are just a few examples of countries that have a universal healthcare system. However, the US is among the most industrialized countries of the world, but unlike its industrialized partners, the country does not have the universal healthcare system. This comparison has created a lot of debate regarding if America should have the universal healthcare system, or not. The debate regarding the Obama healthcare system in America largely bordered along these argumentative lines. This paper is an argumentative paper that explores the adoption of the universal healthcare system in America. This paper also makes comparisons of the American healthcare system with the Canadian healthcare system to have a better conceptualization of the ramifications for adopting the universal healthcare system in America. The Toulmin model structures the argument of this paper by exploring the claim, supporting evidence, and the warrant (the link between the claim and supporting evidence) of the argument. (Claim) Adoption of a Universal Healthcare Plan This paper claims that America should consider healthcare as a human right for not only Americans but the global community as well. Therefore, the government should have state-funded healthcare clinics for treating all conditions and procedures, for all citizens. (Support) The American Healthcare System is a Profit-making Business There are many concerns regarding the extent that American healthcare institutions have inculcated the culture of profit making in the provision of healthcare services and the admission of patients in healthcare institutions. These practices show the deep-rooted profit-making nature that characterizes the country’s healthcare system. The widespread and deep business interests in the healthcare systems have also infiltrated the American legislature because many lawmakers are beneficiaries of these insurance firms (Moore 1). Indeed, most insurance companies fund political campaigns and personal political activities, thereby influencing the objectivity of politicians when they explore the problems facing the healthcare system. In other words, some politicians try to protect insurance companies whenever they debate issues of healthcare reforms. For example, Moore (1) says Hillary Clinton was among the greatest beneficiary of healthcare contributions while working as a senator in the government. Moore (1) also says that about 16 congressional aides work for insurance companies. Some of them left public service to work in high-paying insurance companies. Billy Tauzin, for example, left public service to work for a healthcare insurance firm for about $2 million in monthly salaries (Moore 1). The influence of insurance companies in the American government also arose in the passage of the Medicaid Plan D (for prescription drugs) (Moore 1). In this plan, the government directed about $800 billion
The author of A Voyage to Lilliput , which forms the first part of Gulliver’s Travels, introduces the reader to a brief historical account of his own life encounters coupled with his own family. According to The Literature Network, one can tell his travel from the evident shipwrecks and abductions coupled with instances of making long swims in an attempt to make his life safe and sound (Para. 1). After swimming for long distances, he arrived to the shores of Lilliput. However, thinking that he was safe, his life turns otherwise and finds himself held as a captive in the upcountry. To make the narrations of this travel vivid and real, the author applies the stylistic devices such as satire, and symbols to build on his themes. Satire is a stylistic a device where authors of literary works ridicule or rather make fun out of human weaknesses or vices. The main purpose of using satire lies predominately on the intents to correcting these vices through humor. In part one of A Voyage to Lilliput the author incredibly satirizes the English people: something that makes them look like dwarfish especially in their capacity to cope with mega issues, thoughts and or deeds. In fact, he could not manage his business and his journey. He says, “I grew weary of the sea” (Swift Chapter 1). This way, part one of A Voyage to Lilliput emerges as one of the enormous attacks made on humankind targeting people’s stupidity and or wickedness. As a way of example, Swift ridicules the wrangles existing between the Protestants and Roman Catholics, which resulted to war in the 18th century. Arguably, the egg controversy is a satirical strategy that enables the author to reflect and correct the eminent cultural and moral conflicts surrounding the interpretation of the holy book: The Bible. Literary works deploy symbols to represent abstract ideas. These symbols could take the form of colors, objects, figures or even characters. Swift’s work does not fail also to make use of these symbols in an attempt to develop A Voyage to Lilliput themes. Lilliputians, Brobdingnagians, laputans, houyhnhnms and England are some of the symbols used in A Voyage to Lilliput (Donaldson 2339). Lilliputians, as implied in the title of the chapter, depict people extensively characterized by pride. Lilliputians, not only show themselves off to the non-natives as Gulliver, but also amongst themselves. On the other hand, Brobdingnagians is typically symbolic of personal, private and physiques of people when keenly scrutinized. Laputans symbolize the theoretical knowledge, which perhaps gives no value to humankind. While Houyhnhnms symbolize ideal and rational existence, which is depictive of life dictated by concepts of moderation and sense, England, on the other hand, is a symbol of a land of sufficiency or insufficiency. The chief object of employing the symbols and satire is to help authors to develop successfully and in a detailed way the themes of their work. Themes encompass the universal or rather the fundamental idea intro
Executive Summary The effectiveness and efficiency of a supply chain leads to satisfied clientele. Achieving an efficient Supply chain is critical. The article by Lichocik & Sadowski (2013), studies this concept. Strategic management strategy encapsulates Supply chain Management. To achieve the desired efficiency, the authors propose a number of factors use of IT control systems, use of standards, and creation of synergies. I learn from the article the importance of creating synergies and incorporation of IT in achieving Supply chain efficiency. The article further brings about new frontiers in the manner in which organizations view and manage their supply chains with a special focus to use of globally recognized standards in the article. Article Analysis Introduction Supply chain Management is critical in an organization operating in the 21 st century. The article under review brings about this aspect and proposes ways to make a supply chain more efficient, effective, responsive to organizational needs, and more customer-friendly. This paper reviews an article by Lichocik & Sadowski (2013), indentifies its most fundamental nuggets, recommended solutions, and futuristic outlook. The author brings about supply chain as central to the operations of an organization. Problem Identification: Inefficiency in the Supply chain Management From a theoretical perspective, the article Efficiency of Supply Chain Management: Strategic and Operational Approach, Lichocik & Sadowski identifies inefficiencies in logistics and Supply Chain Management as lack of strong IT control systems and poor use of standards. Lack of real time efficiencies in activities may jeopardize synergy effects, the authors reiterate further. Lack of synergies was the main reason for low efficiency of logistics systems in the past, which resulted in high expenditure. Instructively, logistics expenditures in the last decade have continuously reduced. According to the authors, in order to have an effective logistic and supply chain system, it must be cost-effective, functional and offer high quality services. Benchmarking is the practice of being humble enough to admit that someone else is better at something, and being wise enough to learn how to match him or her and even surpass him or her at it. Measurement, of own and the comparing against partners’ performance level, both for comparison and for registering the channels for planning and execution of production and distribution goals has the effect of reducing costs of Supply Chain Management since the company will be in a position to monitor all the control s
Introduction Medical errors, malpractices and improper billings are common in the medical field. The patient who is subjected for medical malpractices can approach the court in support of some of the theories in relation to medical setting. This paper analyses a case of such legal proceedings in the first part, presenting the facts of the case that the trial court ruling, the appellate court ruling and how the ruling impacts health care administrators and workers in the US. The second part of the paper deals with a controversy in the US health care. It is a subject for debate that health care organization leaders should be held personally, responsible for fraudulent billing that occurs within their organizations. The Facts of the Case On September 12, 2001 a patient named Gary Vivone has under gone two major surgeries from the Broad Lawns medical center. The surgeries were the removal of gallbladder and the small cyst in the forehead. Both the procedures were carried out successfully on the same day. After the surgery, Vivone noticed the swelling of his forehead. Dr. Phan re-opened the wound and re-stitched it and placed a pressure bandage on Vivone’s fore head. He was then discharged from the hospital. On September, Vivone visited the hospital again and Dr.Phan removed the bandages and replaced them with a new pressure bandage. Vivone returned again on September 24 and he could know that he had tissue necrosis. He has a resulting permanent indentation in his forehead. Vivone filed suits against De. Phan, Dr. Mansour Hadali, Dr. Robert Banister, and Broadlawns on alleging medical malpractice. Later based on defendant superior, he dismissed all others and claimed Broadlawns was responsible under the followed legislative laws.  1. The Doctrine of Respondeat Superior  2. The borrowed servant Doctrine  3. Vicarious liability under the case of Wolbers The above case is happened because of the mere negligence of the health care professionals. The common law of Respondeat superior is formed in England, which later is adapted in to the United States. “Under respondeat superior the employer is liable for the injuries caused by an employee who is working within the scope of his employment relationship” (Law encyclopedia: Respondeat superior, 2010, para.4). The Trial Court Ruling Due to the medical malpractice committed by Dr. Phan, Vivone registered case against Broadloawns the hospital where Dr. Phan worked at the time of this medical error. Vivone claimed against the institution taking some of the theories in support of his side. One theory is Respondeat Superior which means the responsibility of an employer for the mistakes committed by his employee. “The common-law doctrine of respondeat superior was established in seventeenth-century England to define the legal liability of an employer for the actions of an employee” (Respondeat superior, 2005, para.1). The second theory in which his claim is grounded is the borrowed servant doctrine which means the liability of an employer for the actions done by his borrowed employee. “The common law principle that the employer of a borrowed employee, rather t