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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the richest the country in oil in the Middle East region. The Kingdom has opened its markets to foreign investments two years ago and provided many investors with opportunities to invest in the largest stock market in the Middle East. However, the current conflict in Yemen seems to be an obstacle for successful and safe investments. The crisis in Yemen broke out in 2015, and since that time, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia became involved in a long-lasting crisis. The conflict aroused after the rebellion of Houthis — the group of rebels who aimed to take control over the government in Yemen. The president of the country, Abdo Rabbu Mansour Hadi, was made to exile the country by the religious-political movement of Houthis. Saudi Arabia reacted to the conflict for several reasons. First, the Kingdom had to protect the interests of the internationally recognized president of Yemen. Second, Saudi Arabia supported numerous requests to provide military assistance to fight armed rebels. As Naylor (2015) writes, “Eight months after launching a war in Yemen, Saudi Arabia appears trapped in a protracted and devastating conflict that is straining relations with its allies” (para. 1). Saudi Arabia formed the coalition with other Gulf states and the U.S. to drive out rebels, but without significant achievements. Yemen is still under the control of the Houthis. In December 2015, Saudi Arabia and Yemen agreed to the formal truce. However, the Kingdom had to cease it after more than thirty people were killed during one weekend (Mortimer, 2016). It is important to add that Iran is the primary rival of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the latter is afraid that the Houthis are Iran-backed rebels. There is no doubt that current instability in the region should be taken into consideration before making any investments in the country. The combination of rational and cultural approaches is necessary for finding the most appropriate solution to the problem (MacIntosh & McLean, 2015). Several reasons predetermine the need to invest in Saudi Arabia. The first is that despite being involved in the conflict, the Kingdom is still the largest oil exporter in the world. Also, the country has the largest economy among Persian Gulf states. However, the involvement in Yemen conflict has run down Saudi Arabia both politically and economically. The country faces a budget deficit. The unpredictable ending of Yemen conflict makes it rather risky to invest in Saudi Arabia now. However, foreign investments is what the country needs to sustain its economy and stock markets (Bianchi, 2015). In regards to the uneasiness about repercussions of clients’ regions of origin, there are no significant threats. As it has been already mentioned, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is more concerned about Iranian proxy intervention in the conflict. As far as clients have legitimate registered investment companies with no suspicion of money laundering or dangerous politically-based activities, their origin is more likely to have no influence on their inve
Internet-based systems enable companies to simplify their information management process by removing complexity, which makes the organization more responsive and as a result, organization generates more profit through revenue and saving. The process of doing business over the Internet or any other electronic medium is known as e-commerce. This paper analyzes two competing businesses that use their websites for electronic commerce. The two companies are Amazon and Chapters, with their websites being Amazon.ca and Chapters.Indigo.ca respectively; both serving Canadians people. Both companies have been able to embrace e-commerce technology by offering their customers a wide range of products, including music, toys, electronics, software, books, and clothes. However, the differences between Amazon.ca and Capaters.Indigo.ca can be realized in terms of their functions, user friendliness, and ability to support the company’s business strategy. The criteria used in evaluating these websites are interactivity, integration, and e-market mechanism such as e-catalogue, search engine, and shopping cart. Amazon.ca (2010) provides Canadian customers with many options of selecting products. The site organizes its products in form of books, music, movies & TV shows, electronics, home & garden, watches, software, video games, sports & outdoors, and boutiques and francophones. Amazon.ca allows customers to create their accounts with the aim of having personalized recommendations on purchasing. The function of the site is to enable users to buy and sell their products online. The site is easy to navigate because user can access the products that they wish to buy. Within the home page, Amazon provides users with a shopping cart and the most sought products in the e-catalog. The shopping cart enables users to select and buy products that satisfy them. With better discounts, the company is able to attract many online customers to their products. Hence, the company integrates discounting operation as its online marketing strategy. However, the site does not entirely interact with customers. There is no any chatting system which customers can use to communicate with customer service in real-time. Also, the site does not provide links to other sites that offer communication services. Despite the competition form other websites such as Cpaters.Indigo.ca, Amazon.ca website supports the companies business strategy by reaching many customers and cutting costs associated with business operations. Through the implementation of e-commerce, the company minimizes its transaction costs. Laudon and Laudon (2006) assert that the costs incurred in trading goods or services, customer care, processing, and inventory can be reduced through e-commerce websites. For example, advertising a company’s products through Amazon enables it to reach many customers, therefore enhancing product awareness. Chapters.Indigo.ca (2010) markets the same products as Amazon.ca. However, the site of this company is different from that of
Introduction Denim clothes are not an exclusive type of product. Many countries have facilities that manufacture large quantities of denim on-demand from Western countries. Grupo Denim is a Mexican company that provides more benefits in this field for American customers that organizations in other states. The balance of location and professionalism combined with the local economic policies make Grupo Denim a perfect manufacturing site that allows developing a long-term strategy for receiving products with a high margin. SWOT Analysis Grupo Denim’s evaluation depends on both internal and external factors. Strengths and weaknesses are the characteristics of the company itself. They are more flexible and may be changed by implementing new policies or technologies on a production site. External factors are the social and economic realities that influence business. These are the major processes that cannot be influenced by the company level. External factors typically include opportunities and threats faced by an organization. Strengths Grupo Denim has several clothing models that it can produce regularly. Apart from classic jeans, the company has the technology to manufacture slacks, dungarees, carpenters, shorts, skirts, and even workwear. The fashion clothing is also an option. Although this range is less than or similar to other companies, it is enough to satisfy the need in producing denim skirts, shorts, and children’s jeans, which is the primary target. The monthly garment volume is also one of the company’s major strengths. Grupo Denim can produce up to 1,600,000 items every month, which is one of the highest numbers among the reviewed companies. Although the target number is only one million items per year, the manufacturing capacity of Grupo Denim makes it possible to develop strategies for the further growth of production or plan a possibility of extra orders during the high season. Another strength of the company is that it can be easily accessible from the territory of the USA. It has an office in Colorado state, which customers may contact and receive support regarding any questions about ordering that they may have (“Contacts” para. 1). Of course, they can also travel to the production site and see how the processes are executed. Grupo Denim has one of the biggest numbers of employees, which is 7000 people. There is a total of 7 facilities around the country. This helps the company to be more flexible than its competitors in switching from one type of item to another. Besides, all facilities are modern, which ensures a highly technological approach to each step of production. The quality of garments is claimed to be as high as other companies offer, yet several famous customers of Grupo Denim prove that this manufacturer can be trusted regarding this feature. Some of the top clients of the company include Lee and its subdivisions, Wrangler, Vans, and Hero. Weaknesses The main weakne
The themes of death and immortality occupy pivotal roles in many of Emily Dickinson’s major works. For the purposes of this paper, the focus will be on two: Because I Could Not Stop for Death , and I Died for Beauty, but was Scarce. This paper compares these two poems to the play Hamlet , William Shakespeare’s tragedy. The basis of comparison herein dwells on the conflicting views toward death and immortality espoused by the three works. Dickinson’s poems personify Death as a male, and a gentleman, in her eyes, attractive, cultured, and refined. Both Because I Could Not Stop for Death , and I Died for Beauty, but was Scarce depict death as a pleasurable state, one to be wished for and sought after. Dickinson’s view of immortality, similarly, envisions a painless Eden, where both time and worldly cares dissolve into peace, conversation, and companionship. There is a cleaving toward death in Dickinson’s poems, and a view of immortality as an infinite gift. Conversely, in Hamlet , Shakespeare treats the themes of death and immortality in a more conventional manner. The author describes death as the “undiscover’d country,” the unknown, and as a state to be feared and despised (DiYanni, 2007). The main character Hamlet fears death to the point of paralysis. Shakespeare also personifies Death in Hamlet , however it arrives through the form of Hamlet’s murdered father, who demands revenge, a request that lays waste to Hamlet’s peace of mind and eventually his life. Indeed, Hamlet knows full well the moment the ghost arrives that his life is forfeit. Regicide, the revenge the ghost exacts, will be Hamlet’s doom. Immortality
In the article on Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Self Reliance essay, titled Solitude Before Society: Emerson on Self-Reliance, Abolitionism, and Moral Suasion , Robinson Woodward-Burns explores Emerson’s apolitical and political views. The article presents an effective and trustworthy perspective on solitary contemplation as an ‘imagination that reveals interpersonal obligations’ and shows how these obligations connect with abolitionism in Emerson’s case (Woodward-Burns 29). This essay will discuss how Woodward-Burns made his article an effective and trustworthy source of information by analyzing the article’s level of persuasion, level of fairness, and effective use of evidence. As Woodward-Burns’ article is an author’s attempt to unite Emerson’s apolitical and political sides, the text of the article is constructed to make the purpose of the article approachable to the reader. To effectively reach the audience, the author separates the text into four valuable parts and uses various constructions within the text. For example, one of the frequently used algorithms in the text states the problem or issue first, provides scholars’ opinion on the issue next, and then states the author’s opinion and arguments on the issue. By following this construction, the author focuses the reader’s attention by using different models of persuasion, where ethos includes the scholars’ opinions, pathos provides background on Emerson’s emotions, and logos explains Emerson’s decision
Introduction To director Shekhar Kapur and his team of designers and historians, the need to adhere to historically accurate details of what constituted Elizabethan clothes and attire, was certainly a challenge that was well met. The film is set in a period beginning 1585 and portrays the trials of Queen Elizabeth, both personal as well as political. The fact that ace costume designer, Alexandra Byrne won an Oscar for her authentic portrayal of clothes and accessories worn by the various actors in Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) is ample proof of the authenticity of the costume designing that was carried out in the film. It would not be inappropriate to mention here that Byrne’s eye for detail brought her an Oscar nomination for the prequel to this film. Whether one is talking about the clothes worn by men or by women, there is no doubt that a great deal of research was painstakingly carried out to achieve the right Elizabethan look. Historical details of clothing in the Elizabethan era The women of the Elizabethan era, like most women today, gave all they had to get a near-anorexic waistline that was achieved quite painfully. By exaggerating the entire outline of the attire they wore, the women of the Elizabethan period tried to look as petite as possible. In layers of silk, lace and all sorts of stiffened materials, the body of the person could actually appear to be quite tiny, in fact a lot tinier than it was in reality. The kind of clothes and c
Introduction Apart from laws, professionals today also face the need to comply with ethical standards. Such standards are not always as strict as laws, and ethical principles may come into conflict with one another in specific real-life situations (such situations are called ethical dilemmas). For example, there are so-called model rules issued by the American Bar Association (ABA); they contain various guidelines for lawyers, and following the guidelines helps professionals ensure that their activities comply with ethical standards. ABA rules are not legally binding, which means that violations of those rules will not necessarily constitute a crime or lead to punishment. However, the notion of reputation is playing a growingly important role in the work of lawyers today, and a professional who wants to build a favorable image of himself or herself among current and potential customers as well as the members of the professional community should adhere to ABA rules. In the presented case, Richard McClintock, the owner of a firm that provides legal services, McClintock & Associates (MCA), engages in a series of activities that are questionable from the perspective of ethics. Richard accepts payments in the form of equity/stock, collects contingent fees, gets his wife involved in working with a client, assigns a first-year associate to review an important contract, and participates in the client’s illicit activities. To analyze that case and identify the violations of the ABA rules that Richard commits, it is necessary to discuss each event in the issue-rule-application-conclusion (IRAC) format. Equity/Stock First of all, the very idea of accepting payments for legal services in the form of equity/stock may raise ethical issues. Since MCA works with startup companies, Richard is used to accepting portions of companies in lieu of hourly-rate payments. According to ABA rules, such a form of payment cannot be regarded as inappropriate in case equity/stock is purchased under open market conditions. However, when receiving such payments directly from a client, the lawyer should ensure that there is no conflict of interest; specifically, that the lawyer’s ownership of a part of a company is not potentially harmful to the client. In this context, the client should fully understand the consequences of granting stock-equity to the legal services provider, and the provider is not allowed to prevent the client from seeking professional third-party consultation on what such consequences may be. Generally, the rule requires the lawyer to be transparent and open, and it is also important that the client provides written consent, which should be composed as an informed consent and should explicitly entitle the legal services provider to accept equity/stock as a form of payment. If one applies the rules described above to the presented case, no blatant violations will be revealed. As it will be demonstrated below, Richard can enter into a
Arguably the most preferred post graduate course in the world, the Master of Business Administration has brewed a fair share of controversy over the years whenever issues pertaining to its suitability in the business world are focused on. This paper hence seeks to bring to light some of the issues that influence individual decision making on weather to take an MBA degree or not as well as some of the obstacles which may be encountered while making that all important decision. MBA has gained worldwide recognition and the demand for its graduates in most of the international business enterprises has been on the rise. This has also led to its dispensation in online platforms so as to reach out to students from vast geographical backgrounds. This paper also expounds on information from various schools of thought as well as ideas brought forth by various elites. It also seeks to put clarity to the factors which influenced my decision to go for a degree in MBA. There are various reasons that could arouse an individual’s interest to take a masters degree in Business Administration. This may be because of the financial and career gains that such individuals’ can be accessed to in the process. For starters, an MBA course can help an individual go up the corporate ladder in a business institution. This hence comes with a hefty salary package bringing the much sort for comfort and prestige to the individual within the business enterprise or institution and in the society in general. Recent surveys have indicated that objective and committed MBA post-graduates are more likely to advance to top management positions in their respective corporate areas of jurisdiction. Most start-up companies also employ MBA graduates with adequate skills to head their operations both internally and externally. This is as a result of the skill enhancement experienced once they get t
Overview Education is of great significance in human life. As a matter of fact, the present state of the world can only be explained using the appropriate knowledge acquired through education. As evident from its demand in all sectors of life including humanity and economy, one can judge that the value of education is absolutely incomparable to anything else within the surrounding environment (Ehrenreich 35). In everyday life of man, education plays a major role, especially in various processes that demand decision making and which may have limited available options. A typical example is when companies recruit human resource. Usually, education levels of those being hired are quite often the top consideration made. Even though past experience of the applicants is integral and equally important during such exercises, it is worth to note that experience may not be acquired in any given profession if education background does not meet the needed threshold. Needless to say, the education levels of individuals quite often correlated with their success. Additionally, there have been recent extensions of this necessity to social circles whereby education has become a prerequisite in socialization (Ehrenreich 48). This may happen either directly or indirectly. With this kind of demand, the importance of education continues to skyrocket as its value becomes enormously indispensable. Due to these and many other implications attached to the acquisition and application of education, it is without doubt that education a great necessity in life. The latter is a factor that can only be ascertained after an in-depth examination of the benefits of education and some of the demerits associated with lack of education either to an individual’s life or society in general (Kriengsak 63). The value of education To begin with, it is vital to emphasize that education is of great value largely due to the fact that it makes it possible for an individual to acquire requisite knowledge, skills and competences needed in tackling daily challenges in life. Companies emphasize the importance of relevant education in running their daily activities. According to Morris and Emanuel (16), a good educational background ensures that one can secure employment in a reputable company within the job market. Owing to continual pursuit of education to higher levels, one is bound to perfect in his or her career and thus acquire job security. Once this step has been achieved, stable income is guaranteed and thus there is creation of financial security. On the
Introduction Public transportation appears to be densely related to the ecological issues that federal-owned temperate forests of the U.S. and Canada undergo. The subsidies extended to those areas by the governments are aimed at improving the environmental situation as well as aiding the economic sectors. The following paper is aimed at outlining the major benefits and costs of public transport subsidies in the temperate forest zones of the U.S. and Canada. Analysis As per the recent guidebook published by Transport Policy Institute, Victoria, BC, the benefits of government subsidies can be subdivided into the categories of direct and indirect benefits, respectively (Litman, 2015). Among the direct benefits, one could enlist, primarily, travel time saving and improved access to a job; the benefits are experienced by those who either have no other means of traveling or shift from cars to public transit. This category can be deemed the most relevant for Portland, where frequent river overflows occur (American Forests, n.d.). In Canada, mainly in British Columbia, there has been an outburst of economic activity in relation to timber production. The community-based approach to timber processing and the emergence of new businesses required local transit improvement (Berry, 2006). By subsidizing the transport, the government benefited indirectly from the way the businesses flourished. Indeed, with better access to the establishments on the local level, companies such as Revelstoke got the ability to harvest and process sustainably and – more importantly – without sending the timber outside the community to be processed. Implicitly, the subsidies proved to be beneficial in terms of job creation and business development from the 1990s and further on (Berry, 2006). As a consequence, among the indirect benefits, the major ones are an agglomeration of businesses and job creation in places where public transportation is functioning. In their turn, the subsidies result in expenditures or costs which can be further subdivided into direct and social (Litman, 2015). The major direct costs that the government has to refurbish are infrastructure construction and maintenance costs. An example of such expenditures can be Washington, D.C., with its goal for tree-lined avenues and canopy coverage. The government has to take into account the improvement of the roadway so as not to affect the spaces taken up by the city-owned trees that are planted in the streets (American Forests, n.d.). The infrastructure costs include bus shelters and the maintenance of the vehicles, as well. As to the social costs, these encompass mainly the traffic delays during road construction and transfer. Such a situation is relevant for Milwaukee, WI, where the roads are likely to be numbed by the 50 inches of snow, yearly (American Forests, n.d.). The roads, thus, have to be either cleaned up promptly, or the expenditures for traffic delay will run high. Finally, considering the ci