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Synopsis of a Soundtrack Watching a movie or video is more than just a visual experience. In the majority of cases, the needed message is communicated by including another important track – audio. Music changes the way people perceive visual materials in general and particular scenes as a whole. Besides, a soundtrack may help to create the needed mood and change the understanding of the whole story. All in all, it fills in any emotional, as well as psychological gaps, not only those in portraying main heroes but also in apprehending the movie by triggering viewers’ imagination and making them emotionally engaged with the plot and interested in the further development of events. To prove that the statements mentioned above are true, recall, for instance, the scene depicting the prison escape in The Dark Knight Rises (2012). The length of the scene is 3 minutes 51 seconds. It is the culmination of the movie, as it sets the foundation for further developments and the conflict resolution between the antagonist and protagonist. This particular scene depicts the attempts of Bruce Wayne – Batman – to escape from the prison where he was thrown into by his enemy – Bane. The motivation for becoming free again is the desire to avenge himself as well as save Gotham from a bomb detonation that would destroy the whole city and kill all of its citizens. Except for the first failed try to get out of the prison, the scene portrays a successful one. The second attempt is accompanied by the prisoners’ support – prayers and exclamations. Still, regardless of including dialogues and extensive support of prisoners, these details do not trigger necessary emotional uplift and the interest in the further plot development. This significant gap is filled with an appropriate music choice. During the scene, there are two-time frames accompanied by the soundtrack under consideration – 00:17-00:50 and 02:28-03:51 (“The Dark Knight Rises”). This song is revolutionary and contributes to the emotional rise. Keeping in mind the overall revolutionary background of the story, this choice is relevant because it helps to make the plot comprehensive and well-developed and eliminate any existing gaps. Also, the song is written in a way to motivate to action. Its motive is driving so that showing the new attempts to escape from the prison and overcome the enemy would be incomplete and imperfect without this tune. Speaking in terms of soundtrack types, this song is
Mistakes in the hospital are not uncommon, and therefore each case requires legal proceedings. At West Suffolk Hospital, 57-year-old Susan Warby died of a miscarriage a few weeks after bowel surgery (Dyer, 2020). After a bowel perforation, the patient was given glucose instead of the regular saline drip. After that, the nurse noticed a high sugar level in the patient’s blood. However, instead of testing the drop, she gave the patient insulin to lower his glucose levels. The patient had been on a drip for about 36 hours by this time. The family’s reaction was immediate, and the patient’s husband, John Warby, called those responsible to account. However, he did not demand harsh justice and did not wish the guilty badly. In his statement, John Warby mentioned that after he found out about his wife’s treatment errors, he wanted to know what had led to this. Moreover, he said that he needed a report on what measures the hospital was taking to avoid such unfortunate incidents in the future. At the same time, the victim notes that the hospital reported several changes in the system that satisfied the plaintiff. John Warby didn’t ask for punitive damages after his wife’s death. He wanted to know that the staff was doing everything possible to prevent such situations. Initially, the hospital pleaded not guilty, and a lengthy investigation was underway. However, one of the workers sent a revealing letter to the victim’s husband, indicating all the mistakes made during the treatment. The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust described the situation as a data breach, resulting in an audit of all personnel began. At the sa
Cross-cultural or intercultural negotiation may be defined as the discussion of either common or conflicting interests between people with different cultural values and beliefs who intercommunicate to reach a mutual agreement. In a modern globalized world, effective cross-cultural negotiation plays a highly essential role in the working environment as a substantial number of international companies have subsidiaries abroad. The negotiation between the representative of the company’s head office in the United States and the president of the Mexican subsidiary that is responsible for South American product distribution demonstrates the cultural differences between the two nations. Mexicans value sales contacts and cooperation, team approach, innovations, advertising, and training to stay competitive. In turn, Americans focus on the individual productivity of every employee and actual office statistics. In particular cases, Americans may have certain prejudice concerning the correlation of the leader’s age and his or her professionalism. The outcomes of these negotiations prove that in the majority of cases, cultural differences substantively influence business operations and cannot be omitted. Despite the fact that the company’s head office traditionally imposes conditions that should be considered by subsidiaries, the examination of the process of interaction that involves cultural peculiarities is highly beneficial and informative. I understood that the awareness of the opponent’s cultural differences is obligatory, and he or she may interpret my words or actions in distinct manners that frequently serve as cultural triggers. However, the expression of negative emotions will crucially degrade the efficacy of negotiations. However, similar to other spheres of life, the business does not appreciate infirmity. That is why considering your values and requests determined by your cultural background is essential as well. In general, I suppose that my behavior during negotiations was correct. However, next time I will pay particular attention to my emotions as the judgment of a person on the basis of cultural stereotypes is unacceptable.
I was born in a family of self-employed parents. Life experiences taught me a lot and influenced my decision to join Personal Financing Planning. As a businessperson, dad’s earnings were quite unpredictable and so was our life. We lived large whenever he won big contracts, and immediately cut down our expenses when the money was over. I wondered if we could manage the earnings and live decently like our neighbors. I found the answer in Personal Financing Planning. Every aspect “of individual or family finances” falls within the scope of Personal Financing Planning (Harrison 64). Investment decisions such as acquisition of property such as houses, and buying of shares fall within the scope of Personal Financing Planning. Life decisions like social security plans, insurance policies, and retirement plans are no exception. Lately, Personal Financing Planning has become extremely competitive. Many, having realized the need for financial guidance is on the rise, have taken to the career. However, to gain and maintain competitive advantage, market awareness is critical. One also needs a deep understanding of his or her clients. Certification in Personal Financing Planning requires interpersonal skills and educational qualifications. Foremost, a Personal Financing Planning practitioner must have at least a bachelor’s degree, most preferable in business administration, finance, economics or accounting. Since the job involves making hard decisions on when, where, how and why to invest, having accounting knowledge is an added advantage (Harrison 93). People view Personal Financing Planning practitioners differently. There are those who think it is a field of those too interested in knowing people’s affairs, and those who see it as a profession just like others. However, it is understandable because not all people will like a profession be it medicine, laws or teaching. Generally, Personal Financing Planners are respected members of the society. As a Personal Financing Planning practitioner, I may say the earnings are relatively good. Though it is hard to say specifically how much I make every month, it is easier to say the reward is competitive. The greatest challenge in Personal Financing Planning is the uniqueness of every case. One has to work very hard in solving every financial problem since people go through different financial situations requiring unique solutions. This keeps you in constant competition with their needs for you must find a solution to every problem regardless of its complexity. Another big challenge is how to handle the information from clients. Many people consider their financial information confidential and expect you to do the same, which is at times hard. Every occupation has its hazards. A pilot crashes with his plane, a soldier dies in battlefield, and a thug dies before a firing squad. Personal Financing Planning is no exception. There are those who will always blame you even when they failed to play their part in implementing your suggestions. Since most decisions
Antonaci, F., Chimento, P., Sances, G., & Bono, G. (2007). Lessons from placebo effects in migraine treatment. The Journal of Headache and Pain, 8 (1), 63–66. The article by Antonaci et al. (2007) offer an in-depth analysis of placebo effect and how effective it is as a method in treating migraine. Antonaci et al. indicate that one of the most important methodological tools in treating migraine in medical practice is placebo effect which mimics real treatment and causes patients to develop improved health. However, the authors of this article also state that patients being given a particular treatment may have a negative perception of the treatment, a phenomenon that may cause nocebo effect and adverse consequences. They conclude by pointing out that despite the fact that even though placebo is still a preferred treatment of migraine, more research and trials need to be conducted and medical ethics followed. Barnhill, A. (2011). What it takes to defend deceptive placebo use. Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal, 21 (3), 219–50. The article what it takes to defend deceptive placebo use by Barnhill is a comprehensive analysis of ethics related to use of placebo. Barnhil is categorical that deceptive placebo use violates the autonomy of patients and denies patients the right to give consent on the nature of treatment they require. The author clearly objects to unethical placebo practices and calls for honesty in administering treatment to patients. Bennedeti, F., Carlino, E., & Pollo, A. (2011). How placebos change the patient’s brain. Neuropsychopharmacology Reviews. 36 , 339–354. In this article, Bennedeti, Carlino and Pollo (2011) argue that placebo has a mechanism that changes the perception of a patient and works well in bringing therapeutic interventions and treatment of various medical conditions. The authors of this article use ideas and concepts from neuroscience to indicate how anxiety and expectation is developed in a patient’s brain and how learning phenomena like social and cognitive learning as well as Pavlovian conditioning can be created. The article sums up by tak
This is a business communication report that aims at revealing some of the strategic approaches applied by business managers and other organizational leaders to remain competitive in today’s business environment. For the purpose of this paper, the current annual reports for Citicorp and JPMorgan Chase are examined to identify the key approaches that have been applied in the presentation of the information. The differences perceived in the approaches that have been applied by each of these organizations are clearly observed here. Other key aspects that have been described in this work will include goals, challenges and plans which the two organizations have emphasized in their reports. This paper also explains how the format and organization of the reports enhance the information provided in the reports. Following is a complete analysis and evaluation of the annual financial reports for each of the two companies in relevance with the concepts highlighted above. Annual Report for Citicorp The annual report for Citicorp is well presented in a manner that will enable the company’s clients as well as stakeholders be informed and make the right judgments on the company’s organization and performance. The report provides a detailed overview of the company’s business objectives and success for the last 200 years of operation. The report also highlights some of the key drivers of the company’s success and prosperity in various regions of the world where the firm has established roots to continue extending its transparent, prudent and reliable finance and banking services (McConnell, 2012). More importantly, the report touches on some of the most effective strategies applied by the company in ensuring that it sets and retains high standards of quality service in the banking sector. There is also a letter addressed to the company’s shareholders by the Chief Executive Officer giving a detailed summary of the firm’s plans and developments so far. The CEO provides a complete financial report for the company along with a profile of some of the plans, which the management body intends to implement in order to improve performance and productivity. The letter to the shareholders also contains previous annual reports for purposes of comparing and emphasizing the firm’s success in business. Apart from giving an in-depth overview of Citicorp’s wide range of products and services, this annual report has also revealed some of the key management factors and strategies that have been applied within the company over the time
Introduction In 1925, Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby after many years of academic problems and indifference that prevented him from graduating from college. The Story The Great Gatsby is told by Nick Carraway, who comes to settle in New York from Minnesota to learn the bond business. These events are happening during the summertime of 1922. Nick rents an apartment in Long Island, in the district of West Egg. Nick’s neighbor is Jay Gatsby, a rich and mysterious man who loves giving spendthrift parties to his friends. After spending some time in this neighborhood, Nick finally attends Gatsby’s exuberant parties only to realize that Gatsby organizes these parties to impress Daisy, Nick’s cousin, and wife to Tom. Gatsby had met Daisy in Louisville, and they had a relationship, but it broke later. Gatsby pleads with Nick to mediate his reunion with Daisy, although he is not sure of the repercussions. Nick finally invites Daisy to a coffee where she meets with Gatsby, and they reignite their affair. Unfortunately, Tom finds out about Daisy’s affair and confronts Gatsby. He reveals Gatsby’s dirty dealings as an alcohol bootlegger, after which Daisy swears she loves Tom. Ironically, Tom is cheating on Daisy, for he is in another clandestine affair with Myrtle, George Wilson’s wife. In a turn of events, as they drive through the valley of ashes, Nick and Tom realize Myrtle has been run over by Gatsby’s car. Nick finds out that Daisy hit Myrtle; however, Tom is ready to take that responsibility. Tom rushes to George, tells him that Gatsby was driving the car when it hit Myrtle. More about The Great Gatsby What Was Gatsby’s Reaction to Daisy’s Child? 5 1649 Describe the Meeting between Gatsby and Daisy in Chapter 5. What Was It Like? 5 791 In Chapter 8, Did Gatsby Go to Oxford? 5 1606 “I Hope She’ll Be a Fool” What Does This Quote Mean? 5 3077 “I was Within and Without” What Does This Quote Mean? 4.7 10812 What Did Dan Cody Do for Gatsby? What Did Gatsby Learn from Him? 4.5 1099 George hurriedly concludes Gatsby had an affair with Myrtle and vows to kill him. George shoots Gatsby as he relaxes in his mansion by the pool. George then shoots himself dead. Nick buries Gatsby; however, he moves from East Coast. He concludes that Gatsby’s dream to have Daisy was perverted by money and knavery. Nick equates Gatsby’s vision of the American dream. He, however, notices that both dreams have decayed into the quest for riches. These dreams are dead, marking the end of the power of imagination. Message The author is trying to say that the American dream is dead. “There must have been moments even that afternoon when Daisy tumbled short of his dreams – not through her own fault but because of the colossal vitality of his illusion. It had gone beyond her, beyond everything. He had thrown himself into it with a creative passion” (Fitzgerald 69). Daisy stands for ordinary Americans going after riches. They
Introduction Iran is a country in the Middle East found between the Caspian Sea to its north and the Persian Gulf to its south. Until in the 1930s the country had possessed the name Persia which was later changed to the current name of Iran. It is an Islamic nation having been declared so in the year 1979. This was after the Shah of Iran had been forced into exile leading to the country’s declaration as an Islamic Republic (Ghasemi, 2011, p.1). The country’s size is 1.6 million square km and the population is about 66.4 million people with Persians forming the largest ethnic group. Iran takes pride in its very unique cultural and political heritages in the whole region. Being made up of terrains and deserts the country is not a good agricultural producer which therefore calls for extra effort in order to stabilise the economy (MacGuieneas and Peuquet, 2010, p.1). The country is a large producer of petroleum products although it does not have adequate refineries to undertake the processing. Because of this the needs of the economy are not well catered for hence the current position of the economy. This paper therefore looks at the economic structure of Iran with a review of its economic policy changes along with the political changes (Ghasemi, 2011, p.1). Economic Structure The economic structure of Iran is controlled by both the government sector and the private sector. However, the government sector is the one that dominates the economy with oil sector being the biggest source of revenue to the Iranian government (Ghasemi, 2011, p.1). This is because the private sector is responsible for the small scale industries and the farming services which attract little revenue. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of Iran was at 2.6% as per the 2009 data. This is an indication that it is not doing well economically. Iran is not among the very top GDP producers in the world. It is in the nineteenth position.. Generally, the country does not have a stable GDP growth path because it fluctuated from 7.8% in 2007 to 2.5% in 2008. A break up of the GDPs sector wise shows that 10.9% is held by the Agricultural sector, 45.2% being held by the Industry sector and lastly the Services sector taking up 43.9 %( MacGuieneas and Peuquet, 2010, p.1). The figure below shows the projected production of Iran by sector in the year 2010. From the above figure it can be deduced that the economy of Iran is highly dependent on the energy production as well as the manufacturing sector. However, future projections on Iran’s economy indicate that the country is targeting to improve the manufacturing sector and reduce its overreliance on the oil industry. This way it will be able to control the economy since industry is more flexible than the oil industry which is prone to depletion and international influence. This is because of the non-renewable sources of energy including oil, gas and coal produced in Iran. Iran
Introduction Since the Industrial Revolution, the twenty first century Generation, is becoming more enterprising. Today, more and younger individuals, below 35 years of age, are trying to start their own business. Today, a huge percentage of people between 18 to 30 years study entrepreneurship in business schools, more than one third of the new entrepreneurs are below the age of 30 years. More resources are getting devoted by the major universities to study Entrepreneurship. The young entrepreneurs are showing great success in their ventures (Kuratko, 2009, P.29) After the Second World War, attaining economic development within the shortest period of time gave new meaning to entrepreneurship. By bringing the people to carry out risk bearing activities, is one of the most important entrepreneurial stimulus, which accelerates the pace of economic development (Baruah,n.d., P.2) The economic growth and development of nation is largely dependent on its entrepreneurial activities. “It is a risk taking activity and challenging tasks, that need utmost devotion, total commitment and great sincerity with fullest involvement for personal growth and personality” (Baruah,n.d., P.3). Meaning According to A Schumpeter “The Entrepreneurship is essentially a creative activity or it is an innovative function” (Baruah,n.d., P.2). Early theories of entrepreneurship come from the area of economics (Cope, 2005, p. 1). To understand entrepreneurship usually individual businesses are taken into consideration, as the success of enterprise depends upon the imagination, vision, innovation and risk taking capacity of an individual. The cooperation between land, labor, capital, market, management and of course entrepreneurship are the various factors of production. “The entrepreneurship is a risk taking factor, which is respo