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Films are crucial avenues about the propagation of ideas in contemporary society. Most films revolve around recurrent issues that manifest among individuals in diverse socio-economic contexts (Stone 3). Through films, people reflect on different contextual thresholds that characterize existence in society. The King of Masks is a Chinese film that highlights diverse historical realities that manifest in Chinese contemporary society. Its storyline is sentimental and devoid of exaggerations (Stone 3). It reflects modern engagements in a societal setting. Its storyline exploits numerous stylistic devices that not only tell a great story but also create the impetus for introspection. The film provides an opportunity for exposure to challenges that affect individuals in society. Due to its exotic inclination, the film has won prestigious awards. The King of Masks is a story about an old man who lives a solitary life. Through a child, he befriends, the old man highlights various pertinent issues in Chinese society (Stone 5). The plot of this film revolves around Wang’s ability to perform street magic. His performances play an important role in exhibiting recurrent realities in society. He receives numerous offers from a mainstream opera star. However, Wang turns down the offers to pursue personal interests (Stone 6). He does not want to abandon his traditional orientation as a street performer. This gesture is indicative of the Chinese tendency to preserve historical ideas and practices. It highlights the conservative nature of individual members in society. It is important for individuals to encourage the preservation of traditional practices that embody positive attributes (Stone 8). Wang’s prowess in street performance is an indication of talents and positive attributes that exist among individuals in society. This film is instrumental in developing and propagating a culture of positive action and reaction about situations that embody daily human existence and interaction in society. Wang argues that he desires to have an heir in street performance after he exits the stage (Stone 13). In his wisdom, Wang decides to procure a young boy from traders in the black market. This gesture highlights various issues such as human trafficking, sexuality, and value for human beings in society. It also promotes the need to hone respect for human beings to guarantee sustainable relations and interaction in society. The child is also despised by his handlers because they treat him in a demeaning manner. This brings forth the issue of human dignity and its relevance about interaction within social contexts. Although Wang strives to initiate a cordial relationship with the young boy, there is an atmosphere of tension and mistrust between them (Stone 17). After living with the young boy for a while, Wang realized that there was a misunderstanding about gender. He realized that the boy was indeed a girl. This revelation is a reflection of gender realities t
The purpose of the experiment was to measure the concentration of acid using acid-base titration and the volumetric method of analysis. To determine the concentration, the molality of NaOH solution was calculated assuming that at the equivalence point, the number of millimoles of NaOH equals the number of millimoles of KHP. Using that law of equivalence, the number of grams of KHP and its concentration has been calculated. However, an error in estimated values should be taken into account. Therefore, for good results, four trials will be performed, and the three determinations should agree within 1,0%. An acid-base titration is a commonly used method to measure the amount of a solution needed to react with another solution having a known concentration. Even though titration is a valid form of finding the concentration of a solution, errors made by experimenters could change the outcome of the whole experiment. In particular, the readings on the burette when titrating the solution could have been off even by the slightest mark. The burette could have been placed not in a direct vertical position. This would account for a little mistake in the number of millimoles of NaOH used and, consequently, the mass and concentration of KHP. At the initial stage of the experiment, the standardization of NaOH solution could have been measured not accurately. Also, it was difficult to determine the right time and the right intensity of the pink color to stop the titration. If the volume of titrant delivered were too large, a large final concentration would be obtained. It should be mentioned that temperature can also influence the titration procedure. At lower temperatures, the NaOH solution would turn the entire solution from colorless to pink more slowly. To determine the accuracy of the experiment, the standard deviation of the results has been calculated.
The Canadian political system as it is presently known was first drafted by the fathers of the confederation in 1864. This act became the constitution in 1867 and made Canada a sovereign democracy. At present, Canada is an independent federal state with the Queen of England still as the Head of state. Though her powers are pretty limited and merely used as a figurehead for the “Royal Assent”. The political structure in Canada is that of a parliament and there are three main sections of the Canadian Parliament. The three houses are the Queen as the Head of state, the senate, and the elected House of Commons. The federal has the right to make laws regarding peace, order, International policies, Defense, Immigration, Criminal Law, Customs, and Border Control. The Canadian political institution which would be used as a case study for this research paper would be the House of Commons. The real power of the House of Parliament is held by the members of the House of Commons. The members are elected by the general public during a federal election normally every five years. The country is split into constituencies and whichever candidate gets the most votes in his/her constituency is elected as a member. At present, the main parties prevailing in Canada are the Liberals, Conservatives, New democratic system, The Bloc Quebecois, and the Green Party to name some of the largest ones. The main duties of these members include debating the laws to be made and depending on the party whether their position is that in favor of the government or opposition to the government. This political institution is a vital part of the Canadian political system as a strong opposition can ensure that the controversial bills are disapproved via this procedure. All the legislation introduced into the Canadian political system has to be passed as a law of the country. This law-making process starts by introducing a “Bill” which is firstly read and then printed without any debate taking place. After the second reading, proper debating takes place and if approved the bill is passed and then send to the Committee stage. Once the testimony is heard, and the report is examined and amended then the final debates take place and the voting takes place. If approved, the bill becomes Canadian law. The above research presented the functioning of the House of Commons and now, it would be evaluated in terms of whether the House is functioning as it should- in terms of competency, efficiency, and effectiveness. The question that confronts Canada’s entire political system and especially its most vital part; the House of Commons, is whether it can deal effectively and authoritatively with the issues and challenges facing Canada in the new millennium. Canada’s federal system constitutionally divides the powers and responsibilities between the central and regional governments. While some groups identify with the central government, as their interests are rich in scope other groups tend to attach themselves to provincial-leve
Introduction All projects are subject to a certain lifecycle as indicated by the inherent limitations of the project itself and, as such, it becomes important to determine whether the team either contributed towards meeting deadline objectives, going over the deadline or even completing the project earlier than expected. It is based on this that this paper delves into issues related to the Harcourt Master plan Project which was a road infrastructure project that was awarded to Enoc Civil Pty Ltd in May 2013. By the end of the project life cycle, the total amount spent on the project ballooned to $376,425.16 which amounts to a $92,595.16 project overrun cost. This was indicative of a quality failure on the part of the project manager and the various parties involved since it did not adhere to the projected and set cost for the road improvement. Overall, it can be stated that the main problem with the project was that there were no process controls in place that should have prevented unneeded variations in the project plan from being put into effect. First and foremost, it was noted that there was a lack of documentation on the part of the project manager to support the site inspections that were supposedly conducted. Other identified issues come in the form of poor communication between the project manager and the contractor. This can clearly be seen in the project wherein it went over and beyond the initial goals resulting in the incorporation of project variances that are possibly not needed. Another problem that was encountered when examining the various issues surrounding the project was the lack of financial checking by the project manager which resulted in the unneeded project variations being included. When examining the processes that were put in place in the Harcourt Master plan Project, it is evident that a certain degree of managerial incompetence was in play given that the project manager allowed unilateral project add-ons without taking into consideration the proper financial ramifications of such actions. Upon examining the Harcourt Master plan Project, it was evident that formal documentary procedures were not in place to limit and observe the various activities of the contractor. This led to the unilateral implementation of operations that resulted in the project going over budget. What this shows is that proper documentary procedures are a necessity in ensuring that a project stays on track from a process and financial operations perspective. To resolve the issues surrounding the Harcourt project, this report advocated the implementation of internal information systems and process changes so as to address the various issues that were identified resulting in the creation of a better project process that can be implemented in the future to reduce instances where projects exceed their outlined costs without sufficient justification behind the variation. Context and background The Harcourt Master plan Project was a
Introduction Anorexia nervosa is an emotional problem, where the victim tries to acquire self esteem and perfectionism through weight control. This research paper will be focusing on the general information about this disorder, the mostly affected group of people and the reason behind it. Finally, the paper will be looking at the possible measures of controlling the problem and the treatment of the victims. Information about anorexia Anorexia nervosa is marked by excessive weight loss (Watson, 2007). Even for the victims who are thin they tend to exercise excessively, and others vomit after eating as they keep on insisting that they are overweight. Other physical symptoms of this disorder include; low blood pressure, abnormal heart beats, and fatigue which they can turn to be chronic (Pierre, 2004). Some of the behavioral signs are refusing to eat, easily forgetting things, depression, and distorted self perception. This problem is feared to be caused by emotional stress like that of loosing a loved one, depression out of brain abnormalities, and an environment that values thin bodies. Some of the known risk factors of anorexia nervosa are; when a person has experienced a great life transformation, a new participant in sports, and those people who are not good in dealing with stress (Watson, 2007). When a victim is suspected of this disorder the SCOFF questionnaire is applied to determine the condition. This questionnaire was originated from Great Britain. This disorder can be prevented by the close family members and close friends from avoiding discussion concerning anorexia at mealtimes. Frequent signs check ups by a qualified physician (Watson, 2007). Both family and cognitive behavioral therapies may help to control that condition. Nutritionally, the victim is advised to take food rich in vitamins and minerals to boost the memory, and to avoid caffeine and alcoholic drinks. People who are affected by anorexia nervosa Anorexia nervosa mostly affects female especially in their teenage years. The research done confirms that, most of the women suffering from this disease live in societies where thinness among female is highly valued (Pierre, 2004). Another factor which makes women to fall victim of this disorder is places where violence against women is very common. Most of the women do not have the best ways of dealing with stress, and when they become distressed they are likely to be attacked by anorexia nervosa (Pierre, 2004). When female are in their teenage, most of them are affected by the problem of poor self image perception and a feeling of low self esteem. As a result, most of them fall victim of the disorder as they attempt to change their image through starvation. Most of the young people especially female, believe that thin bodies are a sign of beauty and are attractive. Conclusion In conclusion, anorexia has become a common
Introduction Aviation has increased mobility and made travelling to some of the places where other means of transport would reach an easy task. In conjunction with that, aviation has changed the way people conduct their lifestyles because, due to its speed and ability to navigate almost all places in the world, cultural factors and lifestyles can easily be transported from one place to another. But aviation has not only expanded but also impacted our society in different ways both positively and negatively. American Aviation History Though airplanes were fast used by other countries for military purposes, America was the first country that used airplanes for commercial civil and non-military functions which were mostly aero-photography, crop spraying and delivery of mail. America was among the first countries where airplanes were discovered in early 1900’s but the government showed minimal interest, and the industry did not expand as fast as it did in other countries in Europe. For years therefore, America remained behind technologically as Europe was improving its technology in the aviation industry. Fortunately, America started picking up in early 1930’s and by late 1930’s America’s aviation industry had expanded very much that America was the largest manufacturer and exported the largest number of aircrafts than any other country in the world (Crouch 314). After World War II America’s aviation industry increased the rate at which it was expanding with the government injecting money for research and development leading to discovery of advanced aircrafts. By late 1980’s America’s technology had tremendously improved making the country the most advanced in the world in terms of aviation technology. Positive Aspects Aviation expansion has helped in propelling economic growth in America because of the economic benefits that are associated with it. The number of passengers being transported has been improving from the years following World War II therefore, increasing the demand for air transport thus increasing revenue for
Back in the days, petrochemical processes were determined by a detailed elaboration of prices known as formula prices, it comprised of several element. The first one being feed stock characteristics; feedstock supply varied in chemical composition. The difference in the feedstock considerably affected the procedures of refining and operating efficiency. A few chemical products were drawn from a chosen feedstock. Increased number of orders necessitated the mixing of combined feedstock together with distinct structural characteristic. Fuel cost was inclusive of price and quantity of energy that the manufacturing corporation expected in cracking, producing a particular steam and refining. Labor cost was part of employees’ salary, to operate the manufacturing with the objective of generating a fixed unit amount of a particular product. Value of petrochemical was determined by the commodity cost, as the demand and supply fluctuated in the market; this factor was again featured in the formula price. The computation of the price formula, as opposed to determining a market price had a list of advantages and disadvantages. It permitted the supplier to surpass expenses charged to buyer; this minimized the risks for the engaged parties, in the case of express fluctuation of prices throughout the period of the contract. When market demands went down, contract guaranteed a wide market to the supplier; however, the price for the product was to some extent unbeneficial in comparison to product cost. When it came to quantity, formula prices were typically computed, their major focus was given to quantity. Costs changed significantly, this was however dependent upon the efficiency of the production taking place. Payments were to be issued in dollars without deduction or discount, except only if noted. Some of the challenges pacific oil faced in early 1985 with Reliant chemical company were quite a number. Pipelines routine inspection had been subcontracted to a company with quality equipment for monitoring things like leaks. It happened that leaks had been detected in late December prior the year; this extended the effect to early 1985. The executive of the company were out of reach for many days hence the problem could not be solved immediately until a certain period of time. There was a concern with the system of delivery, and the way meter reading was being conducted. Pacific oil built a line and was in charge of maintenance, installation of meters was done towards the outlet of the pipeline, and Reliant was giving metered total to Pacific. According to Zinnser some spot checking at the manufacturing facility indicated that they were not getting all that they were billed for. They later discovered that, the integrity of the meter or the meter reader wasn’t question but, felt that since the pipes had been in existent for years, there was a possibility they had develop leaks. The executive vice president became distressed
Electric cars are a technological innovation that is not only convenient, but also environmentally friendly. However, this is a new product, and its manufacturers often face various complications in the market. In this paper, we will discuss the strategy of one of electric vehicles manufacturers, “Tesla Motors”, specifics of its entry into the Chinese market, and, after looking into the results the company received, we will consider possible ways to improve its performance. “Tesla Motors” is an American company that specializes in producing and selling electric cars (“About Tesla”, n.d., para. 1). It was founded in 2003 by Silicon Valley engineers; the vehicles are produced in Fremont, California, and more manufacturing facilities are being opened in the USA and the Netherlands (“About Tesla”, n.d., para. 7-8). Some of the company’s estimated strengths are: innovative technologies; high-performance products of attractive design; good reputation among both their clients and the media; and the “first mover” advantage in the market of electric cars in some countries (Mangram, 2012, p. 302). However, the company weaknesses are, among others, clients’ worries about possible problems with the product’s usage (the so-called “range anxiety”, resulting from scarce opportunities to recharge the car while traveling); high cost of the products; the dearth of supply of the product in case of high demands (Mangram, 2012, p. 302). Mangram (2012) observes that the crux of Tesla’s strategy is manufacturing high-performance cars and selling them as high-margin luxury products (p. 289). The rationale behind this strategy is that it is typical of new technologies to be expensive and only affordable to the rich (Mangram, 2012, p. 304). At the same time, when the technology becomes less expensive, the company aims to eventually produce an affordable family car (Musk, 2006, para. 2). “Tesla Motors” was planning to open its first shop in China in spring 2013 (Perkowski, 2013, para. 2). The company does not practise such an entry mode as franchising, and the shop was established as a sales representative, selling the product directly to the customers, for “Tesla Motors” believes this results in various benefits for the customers, such as the company’s ability to react to the clients’ demands faster (“Musk reboots Tesla’s China strategy”, 2015, para. 12). Perkowski (2013) observes that the company believed their enterprise in China was going to be successful due to a number of reasons; some
Introduction In human resource practice, recruitment is the process of getting the right people to fill up specific positions in an organization. Using different recruitment strategies, human resource experts are able to seek and attract individuals who are qualified and interested in advertised positions (Tong, 2009). A number of methods are used by organizations to during a recruitment exercise including the use of newspaper advertisements, engaging special recruitment firms and contacting friends. Some organizations also recruit through employee referrals. To a large extent, recruitment is an ongoing process in most organizations and is prompted by growth and resignations. Organizations may also be required to recruit in the event that mergers take place or as a result of changes in the industry that require familiarity with new technology. In general, technological changes compel organizations to get individuals who are qualified and experienced to work with a particular technology. Over the years, the recruitment exercise has slowly changed to include the use of technology. Organizations are today utilizing online programs and social media networks to simplify the recruitment process. This paper looks at the use of technology in recruitment and also examines the significance of technology based recruitment to the study of organizational communication. Technology based Recruitment During the early 1990s, the increased use of the Internet forced many organizations to online recruitment rather than conventional methods to get new employees (Tong, 2009). While some organizations have chosen to rely on their web sites to hire new staff, others have decided to specialize in providing online recruitment services to interested organizations. As noted by Pollitt (2014), social media networks such as LinkedIn enable organizations to carry out internal recruitment without incurring heavy expenses. Rather than depend on recruitment companies to fill vacant positions, organizations can use LinkedIn to access enough details about prospective candidates before having a face to face encounter with them. The information gathered through LinkedIn may then be used during interviews. By so doing, organizations are able to lessen the amount of time it takes to recruit new staff. In addition, the overall cost of recruitment is drastically reduced. As further alleged by Pollitt (2014), technology has become an increasingly important component of every recruitment process. It helps to speed up the provision of recruitment information such as curriculum vitae and other necessary documents. Companies that are not able to conduct their own internal recruitment using online programs can turn to e-recruitme