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Introduction The clock industry has changed significantly since the introduction of clocks in the 14 th century. First, the clock industry developed mechanical clocks, which then evolved to pendulums in the late 1650s. Interestingly, the first wristwatch was developed in the late 1860s as a gift to a countess in Germany. For a decade thereafter, watches were designed purely as gifts for women. Today, there are various smartwatches that have incorporated technology to further advance the industry. Importantly, the field has been affected by various factors, such as the introduction of mobile phones. Sonawane (2018) notes that since mobile phones have the ability to tell time, people no longer rely on wristwatches. Luxury watch brands have ensured people do not use watches purely for telling time but also as outfit accessories. The survival of the industry has been significantly supported by other industries such as mobile phones and even yachts. This essay presents a marketing plan for a luxury wristwatch known as Reggie’s Luxury Wrist Watch. The Product As mentioned, Reggie’s Luxury Wrist Watch is a classy high-end wristwatch. The watch has several attractive features. First, it has Bluetooth and allows connections with both android and iOS. Darmwal (2015) notes that luxury watches today only connect to one of the two software. Thus, mobile phone companies have had the upper hand in designing luxury watches that pair with their high-end mobile devices. Reggie’s Luxury Wrist Watch will bridge the gap, allowing the company to target a wider market. It is important to also note that the Bluetooth connection can also be paired with Windows and Mac laptops and computers. Again, this broadens the market the company is trying to reach. Critically, users can play their music and even share documents and other materials using their luxury watch. A second feature that makes this product unique is its mechanical movement. Ali and Frahat (2017) reveal that the first clocks and wristwatches had mechanical movements. This made them significantly expensive. To ensure that middle and lower-class families could afford wristwatches, companies began to use the quartz movement (Ali & Frahat, 2017). Arguably, although watches that have been made using the quartz movement are affordable, they rarely last as long as watches that have been made using mechanical movements. It is also important to state that the mechanical movements used to require time and precision. Thus, the manufacturing of these watches takes a longer time than those of the quartz movement. Although the movements are outsourced, the company takes time to modify them to ensure they are unique and original. The process of modification is highly guarded to ensure that clients can also easily identify fake and original
Introduction It has been documented that the expanding IT has become a critical resource to the success of companies. It is true that corporate spending for companies has increased over the years in due to companies seeking to have a competitive advantage over one another in the world of business spending. The most difficult question that most companies are faced with is the doubt of whether they actually know if IT has any influence on the operation and performance of the business in particular. In the light of organizational studies, resource management is defined as efficient and effective use of an organization’s resources when the need arises. Such resources include information technology. Information technology in its context did not come into being suddenly. Studies link its growth as far back as the middle ages. Some scholars even suggest that a simple but not recorded act of information technology in application may have been the invention of word spaces during the middle ages (Carr, 2004). More often than not, a new idea is met with either rejection or acceptance. The same idea could impact a certain target field positively or negatively. The two impact levels (positive or negative) may further depend on the extend of application of a new technology on market. Therefore it is a wish of all company managers, to seek a competitive edge over their competitions by application of technology that others may not be conversant with. However, it is not a direct guarantee that information technology brings with it or accomplishes the inspirations that it lures users into. The answer therefore we seek address is, if technology with its change-pace applicable in business management and at what level should it be integrated into a business entity? Is information technology important? This discussion is entirely based on the critique of Nicholas Carr’s book entitled, “Does IT Matter?” an approach he employs to draw closer the impacts IT on business enterprise is acceptable. From a historical point of view, technology has been advancing at a very high rate since time immemorial. Beginning from the industrial revolution back in the 17 th century, to the modern day computer era, revolution of today’s IT is thought to have begun in early 1950s. Since then, it has been a challenge to many corporate institutions to integrate it business as a resource. It is even claimed by Carr, that more than five decades afterwards, many people do not understand the influence of IT on commerce as a general entity and corporate performance in particular. Carr alleges that industrialization productivity had little impact from computerization. However at individual level, it is a fact that information technology has changed out the way business is done. It is also evident that information technology and its application do not take a general application in a corporate set up. Any corporate institution has definite structure thus the impact of information technology depends on individual processes that takes place at departmental levels. The key words that come with information technology as given by
Introduction Popular culture in America is the most discussed culture in the world today. It is widely discussed because this is a culture that has many global impacts. This essay discusses the evolution of popular culture in America, the main features of this culture, the impact of American culture in other parts of the world, etc. Evolution of popular culture of America The culture of Europe has made an influence on American popular culture. Especially, the culture of Britain has made a great contribution in designing this most popular culture in the world. At the same time, it is not an imitation of any other culture. There are so many other features of American culture that have originated from the country itself. Instead of having any kind of confusion, people followed the path of ultimate freedom. It was an emotion of people who lived under the cruel domination of Britain. On July 4th, 1779 America became independent. It was just not a story of getting independence for a country but also a new era in the history of freedom. “We won our first war against the British Empire and the whole world saw what a desire for freedom could accomplish. We formed a government based on the Constitutional Republic and picked up the freedoms listed in the Magna Charta with one difference; our laws could be amended as needed by a growing new nation.” (Price para 2). Main features The impact of British culture is very clear in America. It took some time for Americans to get released from the hangover of British impact, especially in the fields of sports and entertainment. For example, they made some changes in the game rugby and started to play football. Likewise, the works of Shakespeare’s plays were the main art form for entertainment. But at the time of the First World War, America’s own music and movies began to be popular. After Second World War, things were completely changed. British music bands started to imitate American music such as rock and roll. This was not only in the field of music but also in other fields like fashion, hairstyle, etc. Indeed, American movie actors and musicians began to be celebrities of British as well as the people in other parts of the world. “At the end of the twentieth century, British performers continued to be much in evidence on the American stage and screen. British programs are hits on American public television. American interest in British celebrities, including the Royal Family, remains high. Meanwhile, most British towns have McDonald’s and Pizza Huts as well as American-style traffic jams. Mutual imitation and innovation, most conspicuously in music, continues at a dizzying pace.” (Popular Culture: From Baseba
Introduction One of Zayed University’s objectives is to continue meeting the diverse needs of its students to achieve their potential. The introduction of advanced applications and systems can ensure that this goal is realized. The current proposal seeks to design and introduce a superior app that can support every financial aid student. The move will minimize most of the obstacles and challenges associated with the existing manual financial allocation system. This second part of the project gives a detailed work breakdown structure, a costs/budget proposal, and a time management plan. Detailed WBS The work breakdown structure presented below will be used to guide the performance and goals of the project team. The members of the team will work together to solve emerging problems, develop the app uses the best programming tools and procedures, and launch it within the outlined time (see Figure 1). The inclusion and involvement of different stakeholders will make the process successful. The most important thing, therefore, is for every participant and stakeholder in the university to be supportive throughout the app development period. Figure 1: Detailed WBS. Project Team The nature of the suggested app requires that a powerful team is formed to manage the entire development process. Three individuals will form this project team. The first member will be the project manager. He or she will monitor the progress of the designing, planning, programming, and implementation processes. The manager will also coordinate various activities, ensure that the right resources are available to the team, and liaise with the institution’s top management to address emerging concerns. The manager will also coordinate efforts and initiatives to ensure that the app is developed and launched successfully. The second and third members will include programmers or app developers. These individuals will be tasked with every technical aspect of the application development process. The individuals will share specific roles and identify their respective objectives depending on the targeted outcomes. The team members will be required to sensitize different stakeholders about the benefits of the app. They will also educate different students and empower them to use the new app efficiently. The ultimate goal is to make sure that the app is designed and implemented successfully within the stipulated period. Time Management Plan: Critical Path Using CPM The chart below shows how the proposed app development process will be executed. The estimated time for the project is two years. As described earlier, the app will be developed and managed by three individuals. The project manager’s role is to oversee various operations to ensure that every activity is completed proficiently. The chart also goes further to embrace the concept of the critical path using CPM. This is the case because the roles and duties of every person are described in the time plan. Additionally, the arrangement shows the time that will be taken by every team member throughout the development and implementation phases. Figure 2: Time management plan. During the analysis and planning ph
Organizational Culture Organizational culture is defined as the behavior of individuals at work, which determines the successfulness of the organization. It entails all the major values that an organization drafts, the mission and vision statements, and the systems. Changing an organization’s culture has never been an easy task since it entails behavior transformation. The organization has to involve each person in the process meaning that it calls for commitment and loyalty from employees, the management, and other stakeholders. Organizational culture is a complex pattern of assumptions as group’s roles. In this case, it is expected that all values that guide behavior should be learned, but the process has to follow the established procedure to prevent the emergence of conflicts. One of the challenges my organization is likely to face is adaptation to external change. Organizational members have never wanted to adopt the new ways of doing things, especially the senior members since they view this as an interruption to the normal work schedule. Another difficulty that an organization is likely to face is establishing a survival mechanism, which calls for the development and sustenance of an integrated, firm, and internal distinctiveness (Baack, 1998). In my current employment, organizational change is pursued through homeostasis, which is dual in nature whereby individual values and rituals are believed to be group efforts that allow people to survive and thrive in the tough environment. Once an employee joins the
Introduction An example of a nurse advocate with a strong political position is @NurseAdvocate5 on Twitter. Anne Llewellyn is a digital journalist and a nurse advocate who is engaged in the discussion about protecting the wellness of the population of Florida. In her tweet “setting expectations in a complex healthcare system,” Anne posts a link to her latest article on nurseadvocates.com that challenges the current political climate, which prevents patients from accessing high-quality and affordable health care. Thus, the advocate is engaged in a conversation about establishing a high level of care Anne Llewellyn’s Twitter Upon reviewing Anne Llewellyn’s Twitter feed, it becomes clear that the person is dedicated to critical social issues. For example, Anne tweeted about the understanding of pandemics and what they mean for society. This issue is highly important at this time because of the spread of the coronavirus. The tweet can be used as an informative tool for bringing the public’s attention to the misconceptions about the virus and how communities can protect themselves to avoid the pandemic. Increasing public knowledge means that there will be less panic, which is vital for ensuring effective management and prevention. Collaborative leadership is a concept that is integral to facilitating change in healthcare policies. Importantly, interprofessional collaboration is a tool for enhanced decision-making and the delegation of responsibilities to nurses who are often excluded from the discussion about policy change. Through interprofessional education through the resources provided by the World Health Organization, Institute of Medicine, and other institutions, it is possible for nurses to be more aware of their role and value in the policymaking process. Anne Llewellyn’s tweet regarding hospitals spending $2.5 billion on social determinant programs between 2017 and 2019 is essential for noting the role of social support within the value-based and equitable health policies. Spending on social determinant programs has been focused on such areas as education,
Eben, Blanche, and Willy are fighting to survive any way possible in an ‘unwinnable’ battle of their own making Willy, Blanche, and Eben refuse to deal with their struggles, which in turn make them have strained relationships with the people close to them, further worsening their internal struggles because they proceed to lead lives full of lies and delusions, with catastrophic results for themselves and those close to them. All the three aforementioned characters are involved in personal battles that seem to never end, partly because the characters refuse to acknowledge their deficiencies. In Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, Willy, at sixty-four years of age, has reached the end of his career with nothing concrete to show for his years as a salesperson. He refuses to take advice and instead hides behind lies and fabrications of successes with his job. When his wife suggests that he take up a post in New York so that he may reduce his sales trips, he states that “They do not need me in New York, I’m the New England man, I am vital in New England” (Miller 4). He is not vital for the company because he is soon sacked. Therefore, Willy Loman’s struggle for relevancy in a fast-changing world makes him exaggerate his sense of worth even to his family. Similarly, Blanche Dubois, in the play A Street Car Named Desire, refuses to accept the reality of the fading ideals of the South, which she steadfastly clings to despite the circumstances. Her battle with the changing social views on family life, love, and sex depicts her struggle with accepting social change. Eben Cabot, in Desire under the Elms, also refuses to reconcile his hatred for his dad at his mistreatment of his mother, with the love that he has for his father Ephraim’s new wife Abbie. Willy, Blanche, and Eben, due to their continued denials and persistent hurtful behaviors, seem to be unable to win their various personal battles, to the detriment of those close to the – families, friends, and relatives. For instance, Willy Loman perfects the habit of lying to cover his weaknesses instead of confronting them squarely. In frustration, his son, Biff Loman, cries out “We have never spoken the truth for 10 minutes in this house” (Miller 74), indicating the level of desperation within the family due to the continuous lies and delusions perpetuated, encouraged and practiced by the father. Similarly, Blanche does n
Executive Summary The retail bakery will be located in southwest Washington to provide coffee and pastry products. The company aims to attract its own substantial market share despite the high competition in the target market. The company will sell quality products to its customers at competitive prices to increase the demand for the products. Company overview The company will provide a quality, latest, and comfortable environment for the business. The business will be family managed to reduce the costs of hiring employees. There will be a variety of bakery products to cater to the different tastes and preferences of customers. The company’s main mission is to satisfy customer needs and wants and ensure its dependability by customers. The main challenges are the high competition in the target market and the high costs of raw materials, premises, and pieces of equipment. The products are espresso and coffee. The quality will be maintained and improved throughout the business period. The coffee will be of Columbian origin. All the products sold will fresh and available (Palo Alto Software 1). The retail business is very competitive because of the high consumption of coffee. People in the area take coffee frequently due to the cold weather. The company will also offer all the products in the competitor business to avoid losing customers to competitors and be able to maintain and attract their own customers. The business will target the rich and the middle class because they have a high purchasing power. Licenses will be required for the business to operate legally (Palo Alto Software 1). Operational Plan  1. Select location.  2. Develop the store.  3. Start selling the basic kids wears.  4. Establish online selling.  5. Start full-service selling.  6. Plan for new stores (Business Plan Corner 1). Start-Up Expenses The business startup capital will be 1million dollars. The company will raise its capital through a loan from the bank. The expenses will be as follows: Promotion                                               $5000   Consulting services                                     $90000  Retail store development                                $350000 Capital expenditure on rent and other related expenses  $255000 In-store staff                                          $300000 Total amount                                            $        Start-Up Expenses (Source: Business Plan Corner 1). The forecasts will be done for the following 3 years.                                                                                                          Year 1    Year2     Year3                                                                                        Donuts                                               $360000   $1500000  $4400000  Batters, Coaters And Breading, Croissants and Bread  $420000   $1700000  $5200000  Scone, coffee and Biscuits mixes                     $250000   $1000000  $2900000  Cakes, Crème And Pound Cake                          $120000   $500000   $1500000  Danish and Sweet Dough                               $60000    $250000   $2
Introduction Australian architecture had been greatly influenced by the English culture and the designs that were mostly used portrayed great attention to detail. These structures had strong lines and gothic touches which were exotic; one of these structures is the Blackwood house, which was put up in Melbourne in 1891. The arts and crafts movement was formed to humanize the designs and the Australian architects were more bent on using English influenced materials. The movement’s main idea was to introduce simple designs which would speak volumes of the Australian people. These structures were to bear characteristics such as details, which would be finely crafted, picturesque massing, geometric and of naturalistic forms, as well as use of carved stones, bricks, and wood to bring out the desired simple but meaningful effects. (Essential architecture 2010) Achievement of the Arts and Crafts movement in Melbourne between 1888 and 1916 This movement’s primary idea was to discard industrialization, which would bring about changes in the construction industry. An architect by the name Ruskin was opposed to machine productions and so were many architects who believed more in nature inspired designs. The achievements of the Arts and Crafts movement in Melbourne, between 1888 and 1916 are varied. Around this time, there was a great debate on what ‘modern’ meant in this revolution and technology had undergone a revolution which the Australian architects were more than willing to implement. The emergence of a variety of new materials for construction use was also a factor put into consideration. The Australian architects argued that they would embrace this modernization but it had to bear indigenous Australian social sense, spirit, and emotions. They were not bent on the physical aspect and what they were seeking was a balanced form of architecture, which could be associated with the Australian culture (Culture and creation 2010). Australian architecture revolved around their history, landscape, identity, and climate. Their early structures were well lit and spacious and the use of local materials was wide. Corrugated iron sheets were also widely used to give the desired effect, which blended in well with their way of life (Culture and creation 2010). What was its relationship to the development of modernism? Australia’s modern buildings have borrowed heavily from the traditional. However, they are less extravagant in usage of building materials and the modern designs are practical, just like the traditional ones used earlier. Also the Australian architects believe in setting up nature friendly buildings. An architect by the name Glenn Murcutt put it that, “buildings should not disturb nature more than necessary” (Architectural intelligence 2010) and in addition, this thought won him an Architecture prize. Between 1914 and 1918, the mate