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At its simplest, net neutrality is the principle that internet service providers and governments may not discriminate between diverse types of content, sites, platforms, and other kinds of applications that are accessed via online protocols. As such, the principle insinuates that no restrictions should be placed between users by either the government or internet providers, and that all internet traffic should at all times be treated equally. First, network neutrality to a large extent benefit internet consumers because they are able to access content and sites that could otherwise be inaccessible or accessible at very low speeds in the absence of proper enforcement of the principle. In the same vein, net neutrality guarantees internet users the right to use any gadget, content, site, application or service freely and at anytime without undue interference or obstruction from the service provider. Small companies have also benefited from the principle since it guarantees them speedy delivery of their content without necessary paying huge taxes to the service providers. The losers are the big telephone and cable companies who want to control the information superhighway and reserve express lanes for their clients’ content, sites, and services while blocking or slowing down those of competitors. Other losers are the big companies who would go to any length, including paying steep taxes to services providers, to ensure they get speedy delivery of their content. Network neutrality is obviously an important legislation if we are to ensure the survival of the internet. Not only does the principle preserves the free and open internet, but it also guarantees a level playing field for all web content, sites, and internet technologies. On the sidelines, net neutrality grants internet consumers the power to choose between content, applications, and services, in the process enhancing innovation, competition, and access to information. What’s more, net neutrality ensures that governments and internet service providers do not interfere with the web content or internet traffic. Every good thing has got its own dark spot, and net neutrality has been accused of permitting and even enhancing congestion across the networks, not mentioning that consumers have been complaining about the low quality of service as a direct consequence of net neutrality. But without net neutrality, the internet is likely to evolve into a system that will look more like a cable network in that providers will decide for the consumers which channels, sites, content and applications are currently accessible in their menu Net neutrality is perceived differently in other countries across the world, especially in countries that practice a conservative disposition. Indeed, many socialist and Islamic countries disapprove of an open, free and fair internet. Iran is one such country where its Islamic government is on record for censuring some sites and content popularl
The article describes an issue with Toys “R” Us having to close numerous retail locations. At its peak, the stores attracted high customer traffic and sales. This increased the company’s worth to $7.5 billion in 2005, largely due to the valuable real estate properties which the retail locations occupied. The value of real estate inherently defines a company’s financial viability, thus making it easier to engage in financial dealings, including borrowing credit. With the rapid transition to online shopping in recent years, Toys “R” Us is forced to close many of its stores to remain operational. However, the sale of retail space for adequate prices is difficult since the commercial sector as a whole is being hit by the transition to online venues which has resulted in value depreciation for the properties. Therefore, moving forward, Toys “R” Us must be able to maintain its operational capabilities while balancing the issue of declining retail sales and value of its numerous real estate properties. It is evident that the company, similar to many in the retail industry, failed to accommodate the changing trends and consumer behaviors. As the article points out, despite Amazon overtaking a substantial portion of the market by consolidating all products into an online marketplace, it cannot be blamed for poor operations management practiced by traditional retailers. In fact, the most prominent online corporations are rapidly expanding various brick and mortar locations. Therefore, it can be argued that the demise of Toys “R” Us occurred due to impractical management. Financial analysts agree that the company led irresponsible fiscal practices, borrowing heavily and not doing enough to restructure its business. The retail chain also had inadequate supply chain management and cooperation with toy suppliers. Its most popular products would often be out of stock, and the rest of the offerings did little to appeal to customers. Inventory management was faulty with improper product segmentation and price optimization. As the company faced crippling debt and falling revenue, vendors and suppliers sought to cease shipments that further impacted what its stores could offer. Finally, without any clear strategy in recent years or noticeable change to its practices in order to attract consumers. The main issue of real estate discussed in the article is, unfortunately, one of the last outcomes for the failing company which is currently facing bankruptcy. Retail space thrives on customer traffic. Toys “R” Us needs to radically revitalize its business model to combine a seamless transition between online and brick and mortar shopping experiences. That is particularly relevant in the toy industry where many customers may be reluctant to purchase goods, especially large and expensive ones, without hands-on experience. The company should strive to offer a unique approach to buying kids products since many other non-specialized stores (Walmart) sell them as well. Store
Abstract Many employers are currently facing the costly challenge of employee attrition. This project study aims to present a prediction model that predicts employees’ erosion. To ensure project completion, the author scrutinized the Dubai Government’s employee data, which I obtained from its Human Resources Department. The employee data helped me determine the statistically essential factors that are associated with an employee’s decision to quit and understand the types of occupations where this model can be applied. The data gathered included information about employees’ specific demographics, seniority, income, and satisfaction. The dataset consists of 35 variables, with an Attrition category that entails 26 numerical variables and eight categorical variables as well as the data set’s target label, which is “attrition.” The prediction model was developed using the Python programming language with the aid of the Rapid Application Development (RAD) Methodology. The RAD Methodology is used as it allows for adjustments and efficient coding, thus reducing the time necessary for project development. The purpose of the study is to analyze the data obtained from the HR Department of the Dubai Government and outline the tendencies and factors that drive employees to decide on quitting Government employment. It could help government employers by providing in-depth knowledge as to why some of their employees choose to leave. The ability of employers to predict employee attrition before it happens will enable them to develop a strategy that would increase satisfaction and motivate employees to stay in their jobs. Introduction Background of the Project Attrition can be described as a steady and uncontrollable reduction of a workforce as a result of retirement, relocation, sickness, and death. It is a way of reducing the size of the staff without the meddling of the management. The disadvantages of attrition are its unpredictability and the creation of gaps in the organization, some of which can be challenging to fill. Some of the challenges the organization may experience due to employee attrition include tangible costs such as the loss of productivity, the capital expenditures used to train new staff members, the cost incurred on hiring and selection of new candidates fit for vacancies, the time required to adjust to new changes, issues with the quality of services or products, temporary employee management costs and concerns, and the cost of lost knowledge (Raja & Kumar, 2016). Effectively, attrition is a mostly negative phenomenon that can have a severe adverse effect on an organization’s productivity and expenditures. Most managers would want to know the reason why their workers are quitting to develop more effective st
Introduction The Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) is an organization specifying standards and policies in education. Established by the UAE Armed Forces and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander, it sets clear strategies, which go in line with the goals of the government. Among the three motivating drivers for strategic planning of this organization, there are increasing the amount of skilled youth, ensuring employability in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, and promoting life-long learning. Increasing the Amount of Skilled Youth Taking into account that the contemporary rapidly developing labor market sets new challenges and opportunities, it is essential to prepare skilled specialists that would meet the current demand for technical and vocational advancement. This motivating driver focuses on building such a workforce that would ensure sustainable development of the UAE. For example, the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) and the Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI) collaborate with ACTVET in an attempt to graduate the most skilled students. Among the initiatives of the organization, one may note the participation in World Skills and Skills4Life – the world championships. Both of them strive to gather and present excellent masters in the field of vocational and technical education. The results of teams participating in these competitions reflect not only the personal qualities of the members but also the level of professional training and the general level of quality of services in the country represented by a certain member. Most importantly, World Skills 2017 is held in Abu Dhabi, thus providing the emirate with the opportunity not only to join the global competition but also to organize it and act as host. At this point, ACTVET strives to create an appropriate and most welcoming environment for young specialists. The motivational driver of increasing the amount of skilled youth aims at the actualization of the demand for skilled employees who have the competence to manage modern technological processes. In this regard, the training of specialists should be by the best international standards and advanced technologies for the most demanded and promising occupations and specialties of technical and vocational education. It is this vector of development that is also indicated in the state’s strategic planning. Ensuring Employability in TVET Sector The modernization of the education system is a compulsory condition for the formation of an innovative economy. Consistent with de Guzman et al., ACTVET promotes employability as a basis for the dynamic economic growth and social development of society as well as the well-being of citizens and the security of the country (204). The intensive development of the national labor market is possible only with the availability of professional staff. Therefore, the organization aligns the popularization of w
Pablo Picasso is recognized as one of the pioneers of cubism, an influential avant-garde movement in 20-th century art which not only inspired workers of literature and art but also revolutionized European painting and sculpture and people’s perception of reality. This paper will evaluate Pablo Picasso’s impact on the cubism sign system, his manner of representation of the surrounding reality and his contribution to the world’s history on the example of his painting Guernica. Pablo Picasso influenced the modern world history significantly, laying the foundation for the cubism aesthetics and contributing to the development of anti-war movement with his painting Guernica as an icon of peaceful life. Pablo Picasso’s influence on the development of art was so significant that his aesthetic language and the original system of signs became an integral part of the world culture and history of art. Though Picasso was considered as the only contributor to the development of the cubism spirit, at present, a number of researchers point at his collaboration with Braque on the cubism aesthetics. The cubism as an original approach to depicting the realities of the surrounding world seemed to both artists to be a solution for the problem of creativity [1] . Picasso contributed not only to the development of the aesthetic paradigm but also aided the critics in interpreting his original signs and symbols. His paintings are regarded as the storage of classical formulas, sample of implementation of the traditional cubism techniques and symbolic signs which were inherited by his followers [2] . The cubism movement revolutionized not only art and music but also the approaches to the depiction and people’s perception of the surrounding world. The cubists were not aimed at depicting the reality as it is but rather tried to view the ordinary objects from new unexpected angles. They showed the changes in the traditional forms and colors caused by the shift of the perspective. Working on his paintings, Picasso tried to view an object from every possible angle and depicted it on the canvas not from the single point of view but combining numerous perspectives for creating a pictorial whole [3] . It was an innovative approach not only to the depiction of the reality but also to its perception and individual interpretation. Concentrating on the principles of cubism while working on his paintings, Picasso put the rest of his ambitions on the altar of aesthetic renewal [4] . Picasso’s feeling of beauty and his approach to reflecting it in his works resulted in revolutionary changes in art and people’s perception of reality. Disregarding the links between surrealism and cubism, Pi
Orwell noticed that people started to violate the English language too much. In 1946 he already listed several main violations that people make. Today nothing has changed and people continue violating language, trying to make it more fashionable. And this is happening everywhere and constantly. For example, I only looked into The New York Times issued on May, 18, 2010 and I found the article which can illustrate Orwell’s statement. The article was written by Michael Kimmelman, and it deals with the new fashion to collect art items connected with the times of the II World War, Nazi and Hitler. This article is full of foreign phrases and long words. For example, Kimmelman uses such words and phrases as: “megomaniacally”, “underappreciation”, “jolting us from our historical amnesia”, “a mesmerizing and mysterious stash”, “virtual museum-in-waiting”, “nightly soliloquies”, “one man’s private memento”. To my mind, the author uses such words and phrases to draw attention to his article. He tries to be fashionable and to show that he knows some smart words as “amnesia”. Some of these words don’t even exist, for example, “megomaniacally”, “underappreciation”. The author invents new words, which as he thinks, are beautiful and smart. I think Kimmelman uses such words as “soliloquies”, “memento” and “amnesia” to seem an educated person. All these words violate Orwell’s’ statements about language. Kimmelman tries to complicate his article, to use as many “smart” words as possible. The whole article is quite difficult to read. There are so many long, foreign difficult and new words. Sometimes you even loose the content of the article. All these words “hide” the meaning of the article. I even think that the author had some words in a sheet of paper and his task was to use all those words in the article. I mean, that really the author could reveal the same idea and the same sentence using few simple words. And, I believe, it would be better. This article illustrates the main points of Orwell’s essay. For example, instead of using simple short words the author chooses long and smart words and phrases. The author doesn’t follow one of the Orwell’s points, which says “if it’s possible to contract words and sentences do it”. And, of course, this article illustrates vividly Orwell’s statement about the meaningless writings, since here the author uses words for attraction and ornamenting one’s writing rather than revealing some meaning. However, Kimmelman doesn’t violate another Orwell’s rule which doesn’t recommend using “dying” metaphors. The author doesn’t use any of such metaphors; though, sometimes he uses set phrases, instead of single words. Thus, the major default of this article, in accordance with Orwell, is the use of foreign, smart or non-existing words and
The characteristics of products and the classification of products by marketers Product characteristics The term ‘product’ defines unspecified objects, which can be displayed on retail in order to appease a demand or desire, comprising physical merchandise, services, encounters, occurrences, people, areas, possessions, real estate, data, and concepts. Product characteristics could be characterized in order to conclude the description of a product by the means of the variations and derived forms. The characteristics of products are considered to be aspects, which could be adjoined to the description of a product in order to broaden the definition of merchandise. The most frequent examples of the product characteristics are amount, shade, quality, form and substance (Adeoty 72). The characteristics listed above could be adopted for refining or searching the needed product. After the descriptions of the existing characteristics are established, they are able to be appointed to a specific product and later to devise more products. The classification of products The classification of products into consequential divisions enables marketers to come to a decision, which approaches and schemes should be used in promoting merchandise or utilities of a company. There are many categories of arrangements that are used by the marketers. For example, one of the approaches towards the categorization of the product is its division based on the frequency of its use. The products that are most likely to be used one time, like recess packets, demand entirely distinct marketing approaches that the products that are consumed over and over again, for example, various vehicles. The categorization of the products enables the marketers and the enterprises to develop, outline and complete an efficient marketing strategy. The consumer products are divided into three types: durable goods, non-durable goods, and services, according to the endurance and tangibility of the product. Differentiation of products Product differentiation depicts a marketing approach where marketers make an effort in order to create an exclusive product, which will not have equal among the competitors. Companies decide to take this path in order to stand out in a manufacturing where diversified adversaries create analogous products. On the other hand, there are various approaches that could be used for this purpose, for example, following a low-cost scheme and advertising. However, these techniques are diverse from pro
Introduction Research can be defined as a scientific and methodological investigation in search of knowledge, to gain facts, new ideas, come up with theories, or solve existing problems. There are different types of research, including qualitative research, historical research, experimental research, and descriptive research. This paper examines how these four types of research differ from each other. Qualitative Research Qualitative research cuts across many academic disciplines, including, Biology Sociology, Education, Anthropology, History, and Medicine, among others (Leedy & Ormrod, 2009). According to these writers, this kind of research encompasses different methodologies, and all of them have two things in common. One of the things is that they focus on natural phenomenon, that is “the real world”, and the second thing is that they study the complexity of the phenomena in detail (p.135). Researchers who dwell in qualitative research observe objectivity in their studies, and they are not subjective, opinionated, or impressionable. According to these researchers, despite that, this methodology is most appropriate in studying physical things; it cannot be practical in studying human events. According to Leedy and Ormrod (2009), this kind of research, does not have a “single ultimate truth”, (p. 139) and every person’s perceptions holds equal validity as those for others. As it pertains planning and nature of a problem of an issue under study, qualitative research formulates general questions as well as common research problems (Leedy & Ormrod, 2009, p.136). According to Leedy & Ormrod (2009), qualitative research studies can serve various purposes including interpretation of different phenomena, description of the issues of studies, evaluation for judgement purposes and verification of validity of the issue of study (p. 136-137). Historical Research History consists of streams of events and evolutionary nature of human beings and their institutions (Leedy & Ormrod, 2009, p.164). It deals with the meaning of both present and past events, with hope of discerning prototypes that unite them. Historical research involves interpretation of facts rather than a mere amassing. Accordingly, a historical researcher does not just describe events that happened; rather it entails a description of events and the factual reasons behind their happening (Leedy & Ormrod, 2009, p.164). According to Leedy and Ormrod, this kind of research is not limited to historians; but also psychologists, anthropologists and those in linguistics, among other disciplines (p. 164). Some data sources such as interviews give life to history, but even though, recollection of an interviewee is not always accurate. It is only when there is a coincidence amongst various people recollecting on a certain event, that a researcher can have confidence in that information (Leedy & Orm