ShantanuT01/DACTYL-Pretraining huggingface dataset:
Introduction The influence of technological innovations, new developing markets, globalization, and the elimination of borders has significantly increased the priority given to information on changing consumer expectations, thus making companies productive. The rapid shift created by the aspect of civilization has compelled organizations to adapt to the changes. The hotel industry is complex, rapidly changing, competitive, and dominated by uncertainties that require businesses to identify potential threats and opportunities (Yadegaridehkordi et al. , 2020). Hotels should, therefore, assess their external surroundings appropriately to respond to customers’ shifting needs and adapt to the marketplace conditions. However, adjusting to the external environment and realizing long-term productivity in hospitality enterprises requires that managers and other stakeholders develop certain approaches. This paper evaluates the main financial and non-financial aspects and opportunities and threats in the hotel industry using various strategic models. External Factors Affecting the Hotel Industry Economics The main economic management policies that influence the hotel industry in the marketplaces include monetary and fiscal policies. The latter involves government taxation, borrowing, and spending that impact both the level of development, economic activity, and growth of aggregate output, employment, and demand (Yadegaridehkordi et al ., 2020). An increase in the policy’s implementation will benefit low-income households and regulate the rate of corporate tax for small-medium-sized businesses. Consequently, there will be investment allowances for hotel corporations that intend to expand their operations to new markets. Similarly, monetary policy encompasses interest to regulate the rate and level of growth of collective demand. The central banks manage monetary regulation by controlling interest rates, thus impacting a firm’s cost capital and economy (Yadegaridehkordi et al. , 2020). Therefore, changes in the regulation influence the economy’s future movement by presenting relevant information about corporate earnings and potential economic conditions. Population Demographic change has a significant influence on travel requirements in the hospitality business. Due to such variations, consumer preferences and cultural trends are also impacted; thus, hoteliers should adapt to remain productive. For instance, the shift in the United States in 2015 saw the Baby Boomers owning sixty percent of the state’s wealth and accounting for forty percent of the expenditure (Richard, 2017). Since the generation is evolving to retirement, the increased opportunities and relative affluence make travel desires of significant importance. Furthermore, there is increased migration of persons to smaller towns and cities, thus creating more sub-cities. By 2050 suburbs are expected to have their busy town centers, which will influence the heartland restoration (Richard, 2017). The immediate airport centers are also likely to experience changes as millennial university grad
Rousseau and Sylla (2001) contend that for an economy to experience financial development, it must have a sound financial system. The five crucial elements of a good financial system are:  1. Good public debt and finance management,  2. Stable currency,  3. A robust banking system with local international orientations,  4. A central bank to manage international financial relations and stabilize local fiancés, and  5. A fully-functioning securities market. From a financial globalization point of view, such a financial system may attract foreign investments by either directly providing the necessary facilities or by indirectly stimulating growth prospects. In their article, Rousseau and Sylla (2001) show how countries that decided to develop sound financial systems (like the one described above) early in their histories, witnessed tremendous economic growth. Besides, they were also able to attract foreign capital flow, in effect further improving their growth. In the 17 th century, the Dutch Republic became the 1 st nation to develop and implement such a system. Despite its small size, the Dutch Republic rose to become a leading economic and political leader not just in the 17 th century, but also in the early 18 th century. Great Britain was the first country to adopt the financial system of the Dutch Republic, in the late 17 th century. However, the British government made a few changes to the Dutch financial system to suit its structure (Lamoreaux 1994). Later in the 18 th century, Great Britain experienced the first-ever industrial revolution in the world. As a result, the country was able to build a global empire. Moreover, it also overtook the Dutch Republic as the leading powerhouse in the world. By the close of the 18 th century, the United States gained its independence from Great Britain. Because the country wished to repay the huge debt that it had incurred during the war, it also developed a financial system similar to that of Great Britain. At the time, Europe dominated the global political and economic activities, not to mention that almost half of the globe lived in Europe. On the other hand, only about 5 percent of the global population lived in the United States. We need to appreciate the fact that the physical size, economic and political power of the U.S was comparatively smaller, relative to that of Europe (Rousseau & Sylla 1999). However, within a century, the United States was already the largest economy in the world, even though it only had less than 5 percent of the global population. Emerging markets can learn valuable lessons from the United States that a rising banking system would go a long way to enhancing economic growth and trade. In 1789, the United States only had 3 banks but by the 1790s, an additional 28 new banks had already sought state charter. Within the following decade, the United States would see an additional 73 banks receiving a charter. Soon enough, these banks were recording profitability, with the shareholders getting dividends of nearly 8 percent. As a result, this led to a rapid expansion in the banking sector and by 1840 the United States had an astonishing 1840 banks (P
Identify and discuss the sections of APES110 that John’s behavior has violated It seems that John has forgotten that he is no ordinary employee. Although he receives a salary from Armidale Hardware and at the same time a brother to his employer, John could not simply obey whatever his “Boss” tells him to do. John has to abide by the rules and ethical standards that governed his profession. Even with the most basic description of his recent activities it is easy to see that John has violated sections 110, 120, and 150 of the APES110. The following is a more detailed analysis why he crossed line. Section 110 There is a reason why professionals must adhere to the principle of integrity. It is defined as being straightforward and honest in terms of professional and business relationships as well as fair dealing and truthfulness when one transacts with other people. This is the primary reason why John is in violation of Section 110 of the APES110 Code, because John was not only dishonest and deceitful to an ordinary member of the general public but to an institution that can greatly impact the lives of many people. John’s actions were unfair not only to the bank but also to the stakeholders in the said bank. These are the people who made deposits in the said bank knowing that their funds are safe and secure. Others would deposit money to the said bank hoping that they can earn a profit in the long run. But the actions of John can damage the profitability of the bank in the years to come. In 2009 and 2010 we are constantly reminded of the effect of unethical practices and this refers to the financial crisis that has gripped the world. Imagine what would happen if John had started a chain-reaction of events that would not only hurt the bank’s management – they would obviously feel the backlash of a failed business – but also the stakeholders who may experience bank foreclosures in the event that John’s acti
The three-strikes law is considered as the antidote to career offenders. According to the provisions of this law, a person who has been convicted of the third instance of a misdemeanor, which is of a similar nature to the initial misdemeanors, will be handed a more punitive punishment or verdict (Walsh, 2007). However, the law has been surrounded by debate ever since its inception in the year 1993. Even though it has been domesticated by more states, the debate regarding it has not diminished. The law has split scholars with some supporting it while others supporting it. The three-strikes laws have certain advantages, but it has led to additional expenses to our justice system, overpopulation in prison cells, and a decline in the number of people who are willing to serve as law enforcers hence the law is not an effective way of dissuading crime. Contrary to what proponents of the law say, the three strikes law increases the rates of crime. The reason for this is that the offenders who may be convicted the third time normally behave in manners that they may not countenance because of the severe threat of being convicted minus parole. Experts concur that this behavior may be influenced by the belief that they have nothing to lose or even the struggles to hide the crime (Domanick, 2004). A study established that the three strikes law increases rates of homicides by between 10-12 percent in the short term, something that is impossible to happen minus the law. In the long-term, the researchers forecast an increase in the region of between 23-29 percent that denotes violent crimes will attract an extra 0.15 percent homicide cases.
Introduction The human vision system consists of three essential parts – the eye, the lateral geniculation nucleus, and the cortex brain. These three parts are interconnected; thus, the failure of one component would lead to problems with vision. Maintaining a good vision should be a priority for every person since it is one of the essential senses in daily life. Moreover, it helps to detect, analyze, or avoid dangerous situations. In addition to a systematic professional vision check, one should take some precautions to maintain good vision throughout life, such as eating healthy food that consists of vitamins, wearing sunglasses to protect eyes from UV light, or taking screen breaks. Main body Eye professionals use several tests to check vision. First of all, they check visual acuity, which is a screening of the healthy functioning of the retina, the sharpness of its focus within the eye, and the sensitivity of the brain interpretive faculty. Check for Astigmatism detects whether any condition with the cornea causes a blurry vision. Light Sensitivity identifies the level of one’s ability to distinguish lighter or darker shades. Near Vision is the problem of clearly seeing closer objects, and those that are further become blurry. Color Vision detects the ability or inability to distinguish colors and their difference. AMD is age-related muscular degeneration, and it usually appears after the age of 50; therefore, it is essential to have one’s vision checked systematically, so the problem can be controlled and not deteriorate the quality of life. I have my vision checked often, and no apparent issues have been detected. Conclusion Some jobs require perfect vision; therefore, candidates and workers must have regular vision checks. Among those professions are pilots, firefighters, and police officers. The vision requirement is linked to the high level of dangers that occupants of these professions experience daily. Moreover, the lives of many other people depend on their physical ability to see clearly and act accordingly if a dangerous situation occurs, so that they can guarantee security for everyone.
The meaning of economics The true meaning of economics is not about money but about principles and policies and the way they are applied and implemented. The resources in an economic system are limited with respect to the quantity of people or consumers. Policies and principles have to be designed to close the gap between resources and consumer needs. When a country is poor, the gap has widened between the abundance in resources and the quantity of consumers. The policies applied are not effective and efficient and the policymakers did not apply good economics. Policies have to change to improve the economy and the business value. How do we conduct effective economics? Or what is good economics? The best economic system allows limited resources to meet and satisfy people’s needs. When China and India, once the poorest countries in the world, changed economic policies and became successful in their economic endeavor, millions of their people were saved from poverty. In short, they learned the lessons of applying good economics. Apart from the meaning of economics, there are conceptions and misconceptions explained in these initial pages. When we use economics with ordinary terms, we get the word “economize,” which is dealing with the scarcity of resources for other important uses. This depends on the principles and policies that should be implemented to make use of the resources for the people. The resources of a place or country are not really sufficient to meet the needs of the people, especially when more and more human beings are added to the population every day. Policymakers have to do the best they can – that means, economize, which calls for effective implementation of the policies and principles of economics. Some countries, meaning their governments and policy makers, are experts in making use of their resources and so they can afford to provide high standard of living for their people. Others are not, even if they have more resources than those with high standards of living. They are constrained by factors like economic and political systems. The result is poor economics that may result into poverty. The United States makes use of its scarce resources effectively even if the population is growing at a rapid pace. But Americans live more comfortably than those living in Europe or the third world. The explanation is the same – they make use of their scarce resources to the maximum and implement effective policies. This concept is not only applicable with Americans but with other people in other parts of the world. It has also been the case with the rest of humanity in the past. There is always scarcity but people who know how to manage their resources effectively live comfortably and in abundance. The purpose of economics is to be able to cope with limited resources, and make the output satisfy the people’s needs. How can we make sure that the output meets the needs of the population? If we produce more outputs
Biographical information for each woman Clara Barton I was born in the 19 th Oxford, Massachusetts. I later became a teacher, I helped out in the U.S army where I was responsible for the collection and distribution of supplies and as the civil war took place, I worked as an independent nurse.. I had dedicated my life to helping others, and so I opted to open a free primary school in New Jersey. Once on a visit to Europe, I got the opportunity to work with an international organization called the Red Cross. I was inspired, and this made me pushed for the formation of the American Red cross in the year 1881. I later resigned and wrote a book titled “The Story of My Childhood” which was published in 1907. Corrie Ten Boom I was born in a Christian devoted family that dedicated their lives to helping people. Our family was greatly inspired by faith. Our home offered refuge to people being hunted down by the Nazis during the 2 nd world war this was in 1943 – 1944. I was against the Nazis and their acts. We took up the responsibility and provided shelter to so many people, most of which were Jewish. Sometime in February, my family was betrayed, and we later arrested some of my family members who passed on sadly. The historical status of women in general Clara Barton Amongst the women in the 19 th century, I was so lucky because in that period in time women had no power and depended on men to get things done. Women were associated with the agricultural society this later changed to women being associated with the careers, which their husbands had. Most of the women who were affected by such segregation were single and divorced women. Although job opportunities for women were limited, at some point, women started working but they were only exploited and paid less this could not be easily resolved because women had no political power. Corrie Ten Boom In the 19 th -century women’s status was determined by factors such as their economic ability, religion, and the belief that women were inferior. Most women had to work in rich people’s homes as servants, and others worked to supervise the servants, just to supplement their husbands’ income. As much as what was expected from women changed their status in society remained the same. In 1968 I have crowned the queen of Holland. Role women should play in society during their lifetimes Clara Barton Women should take advantage of opportunities in their life and make great changes to our society; we can bring change in our societies even during unpredictable and challenging times. Corrie Ten Boom As women, taking care of society is what we do best; doing that, especially in times of war without discrimination could have been the best thing. Women’s current roles Corrie Ten Boom In modern society, women are protected by laws that place them in
The international community embraces presence of laws that protect people’s ideas, patents, copyrights trade secrets and plagiarism trademarks. Egypt and Canada are not an exception to these laws and are also bound to register the applications by their citizens protecting their intellectual properties against people who may use them to benefit themselves economically. Unlike Egypt, the government of Canada developed rules pertaining the protection of intellectual property in 1985; this was seven years prior to formulation of laws dealing with intellectual property in Egypt. In both these countries, protection of patents is similar in reference to the period a patent lasts. A patent lasts 20 years after application after which it is let out to the general public and anyone who wishes to use that work to benefit publicly can do so (Kaphahn, 2009). However, registration in Canada for a patent requires the patent holder to prove that the patent has three characteristics. For one, the work must be a novel. The focus here is on the detail of the invention in question and the seriousness it contains. The patent should also not be obvious. Special skills are needed to create the object or the thing that needs to be patent, and anything that anyone can come up with cannot be patented. Finally, the thing that is to be awarded a patent needs to have utility. The basic meaning of this is that that thing needs to be able to satisfy a want (Zvulony, 2002). Copyright registration in these two countries protects the reputation as well as the good will that is attached to the products or the services that are being offered. However, though there is full protection of the goods or services provided, a clause that allows usage of part of the work exists (Kaphahn, 2009). For example, a book a fair dealing clause is in provision. It allows people to partially use the original work and it entirely falls on education bases. The positioning of these two countries geographically provides an almost similar ways of transport. The main means of transport in these two countries is by road, by rail by water and by air. However, there is a big difference when it comes to the quality of the services in provision in the countries. When it comes to the road network, Egypt has a notably badly maintained network, while the same cannot be said about the road network in Canada. There was massive investment in the road network after the Second World War in Canada. Due to the fact that it is one of the most compet
Man is a social animal and is here in this world just because of our one and only God. He is the one who has sent us in this world to live and to do various types of activities so that we can understand that what actually life means. But the question is that how can we survive? How can we live? How will we manage to live? Because when we arrive in the world, we are nothing, only a small piece with little heartbeat along with life, but we are unable to do a single thing. So how can we live? And the answer is that we can live and can survive day by day with the help of our development. (Kaplan, 87) There are different steps of development from the day first when you are born to die. Motor development refers to the progression of muscular coordination required for physical activities. This kind of development includes basic growth, which includes grasping, reaching for objects, manipulating objects, sitting up, crawling, walking, and running; when a baby is born, he/she is unable to do even a single activity. He even can’t sit on his/her own or can’t talk, or can’t convey his/her feelings. This motor development helps the baby to grow day by day and helps to know the world to know that how to live, how to sit, or how to start their life. This type of age is very much sensitive and needs a lot of attention. (Kaplan, 79) Here are some activities which usually all babies do when they are in their motor development stage.  1. Prone, lifts head  2. Prone, chest up, arm support  3. rolls over Bears some weight on legs  4. Sits without support  5. Stands holding on  6. Pulls self to stand  7. Walks, holding onto furniture  8. Stands well alone  9. Walks well alone 10. Walks up steps These above mention activities are done by all babies when they are in their motor stage and are growing. This age is no doubt very much hard and difficult and sensitive too but has very much importance too. In this stage, a baby wants to do a lot of things; things also attract them, but they are unable to do anything in this stage because of unawareness, and all the things are unreachable from them; therefore, they try and tries. In this stage of life, a baby can do nothing and is totally dependent on others. Even if a baby wants to sit, he can’t sit without the help of others. (Kaplan, 75). Attachment means bonding – creating a bond with people, especially with family members or people who are all around the child. In this stage, child starts making bond and attachments with their closest ones. They start to recognize people who are who. This stage has very much importance in the child’s life because at this age child starts to recognize that who is who and what is the relationship of that particular one with him or her. And similarly, when infants are separated from people with whom they have formed an attachment, they develop emotional distress situations which are very much harmful to their lives. Research by Ainsworth and her colleagues be