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The article entitled “winning the race with ever-smarter Machines” by Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee is spot-on about combination of technology and humans (Brynjolfsson and Mcafee 53). The central argument of these authors who work at MTI Center for Digital Business is that, “technological progress creates opportunities in which people race using machines” (Brynjolfsson and Mcafee 57). I concur with the authors that the fast progress of information technology necessitates institution of new business models and processes by corporations so as to benefit from the ever-improving technologies. In the last few years, there was knowledge on the power and limitations of computers as compared to humans. However, rapid technological development has resulted in many people lagging behind. Currently, computers are performing duties that were initially exclusively done by human. In reference to the book by economists Frank Levy and Richard Murnane, The New Division of Labor, Brynjolfsson and McAfee (54) noted that some tasks like arithmetic could be easily automated while others like driving through traffic were not easy to automate. Although the first DARPA Grand Challenge, held in 2004, supported Levy and Murnane’s conclusion as the “winning” team fell out after 8 miles of the designated 142 miles, this point of view was challenged within six years. This happened when Google automated cars travelled over 1,000 miles on U.S. roads without any human intervention and more than 140,000 miles with only minimal human interventions while relying on previously collected data. In spite of the difficulty to automate driving in roads with heavy traffic as correctly observed by Levy and Murnane, the challenge of building a computer that can substitute for human perception and pattern matching is being realized. The ability to programme computers to engage in complex communication is another breakthrough. This once daunting task is now possible through applications like Apple’s Siri personal assistant that has made unprecedented progress in complex communication. This application can comprehend human speech well enough to respond to a wide range of daily requests. By combining the advanced computer digital pattern abilities with complex communication abilities, the IBM’s Watson Research Center was able to build a powerful supercomputer called Watson that in February 2011 overcame the best human players in a game of Jeopardy (Brynjolfsson and McAfee 55). According to Brynjolfsson and McAfee (57), two concepts are important for understanding the outstanding development of information technology. The first one is the Moore’s Law which is based on doubling that eventually results in exponential growth. Although Technological advancement is not remarkable initially, it obeys Moore’s Law and will result in jaw-dropping results in the near future. The second concept relates to Moore’s Law as it concerns doubling. The authors argue that constant doubling and other forms of exponential growth are deceptive as they are not extraordinary at first. They argue that this hoodwinks people as the exponential increases resemble norm
The minerals encompassed in the halotrichite group of minerals have been in existence for a long period. Also known as pseudo-alums, these minerals are found in many environmental systems as post-mining phases. Minerals in this cluster are monoclinic sulfates in nature and have a chemical formula of AB 2 (SO 4 ) 4 .22H 2 O. In most occasions, [A] in the chemical formula represents either one or a combination of Mg 2+ , Zn 2+ , Fe 2+ , Ni 2+ , and Mn 2+ cations, while [B] represents either one or a combination of Al 3+ , Cr 3+ , or Fe 3+ cations (Frost et al 2009). As with other alums founded on monovalent cations, minerals in this group can be readily synthesized in a laboratory setting. When synthesized, the double sulfates arising from ions of metals such as manganese, ferrous iron, zinc, and magnesium are related to the halotrichite series of minerals. The double sulfates often form solid solutions. This report sets out to critically analyze the extent of solid solutions in the halotrichite group of minerals. The halotrichite group is comprised of several minerals with seemingly similar characteristics. One member goes by the group name itself – halotrichite. This mineral, also identified as feather alum due to its common hair-like characteristics, is a highly hydrated sulfate mineral composed of aluminum and Iron. It has a chemical composition of Fe 2+ SO 4 .Al 2 (SO 4 ) 3 .22H 2 O. The other members making up the group include apjohnite Mn 2+ SO 4 .Al 2 (SO 4 ) 3 .22H 2 0 and dietrichite ZnSO 4 .Al 2 (SO 4 ) 3 .22H 2 O (Frost et al, 2009). According to Ulery & Drees (2008) and Frost et al (2005), the minerals can be analyzed and verified using the latest technologies such as Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS), Raman Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Infrared Spectroscopy for quantitative chemical composition. Members of the Halotrichite Group of Minerals As observed above, the halotrichite group is made up of several minerals that bear strikingly similar characteristics in their physical outlook as well as chemical composition. This paper will limit itself to the discussion of halotrichite, apjohnite, pickeringite, dietrichite, and wupatkiite. Other members of the group that will not be discussed include bilinite and redingtonite. Halotrichite The mineral derives its name from halotrichum , the Latin word for salt hair. As already mentioned above, the chemical composition is Fe 2+ SO 4 .Al 2 (SO 4 ) 3 .22H 2 O. Geologists believe the mineral is generally formed as an efflorescence in weathering and decomposing sedimentary rocks containing aluminum and metallic sulfide deposits that precipitate around or inside volcanic vents and hot springs (Farkas et al 2009). The mineral is widespread, though in characteristically small amounts, and mostly accumulate in arid climates. Some of the classic localities where the mineral can be found include Atacama D
Cultural appropriation is a concept that started to become widely discussed recently. However, the notion itself has several meanings based on historical relevance. A form of cultural appropriation can be considered the assimilation of a group of people who follow the traditions and cultural aspects based on the country where they have immigrated. However, the notion itself has evolved, and now it portrays the adaptation of an object, tradition, or specific aspect of one minority group by the more powerful and influential group. Figure 1 illustrates the use of a traditional native American war bonnet as a fashion item by a person who is seemingly not part of the Native American community (Millington). The action itself, while physically harmless, can offend people within a certain community. The initial object was a symbol of respect and was worn by the best warriors and leaders. Using it as an accessory by a person who does not know the details of what the object means can be perceived as offensive by Native Americans. It is crucial to consider the broader history of the group that has been marginalized for a long time. Moreover, the action itself can be viewed as disrespectful due to the background of tribes that used to wear war bonnets. Since it is a sensitive subject for the generation that has ancestors who put meaning into the object now used by people unrelated to Native American traditions, they consider it cultural appropriation. The effects for the people who find it offensive can be a feeling of minimization and dismissal of their heritage and them as communities. Individuals who are deeply tied to their roots and ancestors may not endorse their traditions being appropriated in a rather disrespectful way. Works Cited Millington, Ollie. Wire Image . Web. Appendix A Figure 1: Cultural Appropriation
Eight phases of communication are crucial in enhancing the delivery of messages in a manner that averts miscommunication. In this context, the idea I was sharing with a classmate entailed how globalization has enhanced international trade by promoting universal communication. Concurrently, effective communication is an integral component of any business. It is critical to understand how information can be encoded, transmitted, and decoded for efficient communication. Additionally, there are instances where miscommunication distorts the conveyance of exact messages. I used images related to globalization in a sequential manner (through coding) in order to encode the formulated ideas. The used images were meant to convey the message on how globalization has enhanced business trends and communication capabilities mentioned earlier. Coded images of countries interacting businesswise were used for viable information transmission. Transmission occurred through the use of codes (sequentially-structured) to promote the intended communication. As the sender, I produced the message in a transmittable medium. This indicates the channel through which the message was transmitted. Evidently, transmission considered the recipient’s status and the context of the intended message. The aspects of miscommunication can alleviated through proper ratification of the eight communication phases. The receiver got the message promptly as intended in the entire context. Nonetheless, there were instances of miscommunication since the ultimate understanding of the message indicated remarkable misinterpretation. Unfortunately, the receiver did not decode the message correctly. Instead, he understood the images (which I encoded and transmitted) as maps of different countries from different continents. He never realized any aspect of globalization, promotion of international businesses, and effective communication. In fact, the receiver claimed why I decided to provide him with unnecessary maps. Through this, I came to know that he misinterpreted the message. He did not decode the message correctly hence the aspects of miscommunication noticed in the entire context. This is a critical provision when considered in the milieu of the mentioned eight phases of communication. Evidently, it is important to decode information as it was initially encoded. This indicates how the information transmission can be hampered in various contexts. There are numerous barriers that prevented effective communication in this context. Firstly, the idea I had was not coherent thus could not be encoded easily using images despite the use of codes as a transmission medium in the entire context. It is crucial to understand that the eight communication p
The human mind has an impressive method of longing for the past and a lust to relive the circumstances and situation once experienced. It is this longing for the faraway times that history is written and that are the foundation stone of our documented background. It becomes more attractive if the story is full of grandeur and tells the tale of achievements against vast oppositions. This is how Aristotle wrote about Alexander or Herodotus about Egyptian Pharaoh or the Old Testament depicts the story of Moses. This is how stories like ‘The Ten Commandments’ are told and retold and when it came to the modern ages film makers relieved these sagas and in this case Cecil B De Mille’s ‘The Ten Commandments’ becomes relevant in terms of mythology, knowledge and inspiration where the book by Peter C. Craigie, The Book of Deuteronomy, is fundamentally a spiritual text based on the Bible. However, the main context is spirituality where, “ The voice of God communicated Ten Words, that is, the Ten Commandments, which Moses was to set before the people once again ” (Craigie 134). Getting back to ‘The Ten Commandments’ it can be stated that much of the movie’s charm comes from the director’s handling of spectacle and special effects (it even won an Oscar for Best special Effects). A little clumsy perhaps, by today’s standards, the movie is worth watching several times only to see the parting of the Red Sea , the pillar of fire and water turning into blood. The music is superbly in sync with the epic tone of the movie and there is nothing ambiguous or disturbing about it (as some new age reinterpretations of classics have done). The sheer color of the scenes takes one up immediately into the spirit of the story. The story is interspersed with off screen commentary by the director himself to link the different parts of this 4 hour epic. While serving his incarceration, Moses meets his real mother and learns that he is actually the son of poor Hebrew parents. Armed with this Revelation he returns to the palace and preaches for justice to the Hebrews. Moses meets Joshua when he is rescued from death at the hands of Baka and reveals to him his true antecedents. Later he is banished from Egypt and pushed off into the desert where he meets a shepherd girl whom he will marry. He hears a voice from Bush and it is God commanding him to lead the Hebrews out of Egypt. Eventually Moses leads his flock into the Promised Land and the Rameses also acknowledges Moses finally. The story brings out the good and evil conflict with directness peculiar to only those like De Mille who had worked in the era of silent films – the film does not rely on subtlety – probably because a Biblical story is being enacted. Even today m there are Christians so impressed by this movie that when asked to recall Sisti
Introduction Dixons Carphone plc is a relatively young company that has seen a rapid growth within few years after being founded; these days, this is a multinational retailer of telecommunications and electronics based in London, UK (Bloomberg 2017). In 2014, the company was formed out of a merger of Carphone Warehouse Group and Dixons Retail (Dixon’s Carphone 2017). The top executives of the two companies are still in charge; the former CEO of Dixon’s Retail, Sebastian James is now the head of Dixons Carphone, and the position of the chairman belongs to Sir Charles Dunstone, the executive of former Carphone Warehouse. Moreover, after the merger of the two companies, the shares were divided evenly between the representatives. When it comes to the performance of the company, Dixons Carphone is represented by multiple brands such as PC World, Curry’s, Dixons Travel, Know How Carphone Warehouse, iD Mobile, Lefdal, Phone House, Kotsovolos, and Elkjop. Some of these brands are specific only to certain countries; for example, Kotsovolos is presented only in Greece and Elkjop – in the Nordic European countries, and Phone House – in Spain. Dixons Carphone is a rather successful business that is based on a smart strategy of expansion and penetration into versatile markets. The company has a broad scope of goods and services to offer, thus making itself able to satisfy many different needs of their customers. Also, operation on an international basis, the company has earned visibility and recognition by means of introducing lots of different brands some of which target specific national markets and focus on expanding their popularity and market share in the industries of telecommunications, transportation, and electronics of certain states. In this paper, the innovative approach and changes introduced by Dixons Carphone will be reviewed, examined, and discussed from the perspective of what is known as BvS innovation framework – a holistic and multifaceted theory of innovation, for the purpose of distinguishing the practices and features of Dixons Carphone that make this company stand out among its competitors. Innovation as a Concept The concept of innovation is quite diverse and multifaceted; also, it tends to have a different meaning to different people and organizations. As noted by Betina von Stamm (2008), innovation, as a term, is often used interchangeably with the concept of creativity which may look as if the two phenomena stand for the same meaning; however, while innovation is certainly powered by creativity, it does not consist of it solely. In particular, creativity represents the action or process of generation of new ideas; at the same time, innovation involves putting these ideas into practice which, by itself, is a very complex activity that consists of many layers, aspects, and contributing factors. In addition to
Demographic Migration patterns in Australia and policies have been changing in the recent decades due to imbalances in international development. This is not just because of the numbers but international immigrants who come to Australia and changed many workers who are skilled and few reunions of the family where there are more temporary students and workers and fewer permanent migrants and government introduction of new categories of visa to be able to fashion outcomes. Changing age structure Australian fashion industry is able to create more employment opportunities to more that 50,000
Shot sizes: extreme close-up. In the final scene, Ally is singing a song in memory of her husband. The long shot, when she is standing in front of the audience, is changed by the extreme close-up focused on the main heroine. This sequence shows the scale of emotion and sorrow that starts with the public and ends with her deep personal loss. Camera movements: tracking shot. A tracking shot is used in the scene where Ally is walking towards Jack after having a panic attack over her album. Coming from the bathroom where she had a call with her drag queen friends, encouraging her and congratulating her success, she decides to face her fears. Thus, tracking shot – when a camera is behind the character – reflects her determination and allures to the opening title scene where Ally is walking from work and singing. Cinematography: point-of-view shot. A point-of-view shot was used in the movie multiple times. For instance, all musical scenes were shot from the musicians’ perspective (Covill, 2019). However, the scene that took place after Ally and Jack’s first performance, helps to convey the main character’s emotional state. The spectator sees through the eyes of Ally a crowd of people surrounding Jack and can immediately relate to the feeling of being lost and uncomfortable as she was just setting in into the musician’s life. Aspects of mise-en-scène: location. As the movie concentrates on following a singer’s journey to fame, it is obvious that the change of location would be a meaningful tool to emphasize it. It is interesting to see how the action moves from a drag bar where the story starts to big venues where Ally performs at the end of the film. Sound elements: diegetic sound. The movie is filled with diegetic sounds that make the narrative realistic and alive. However, there is one scene where diegetic sound is almost absent. When Jack decides to kill himself and takes a few moments before closing the garage door, all sounds seem to disappear. The viewer can only hear Jack breathing, and it fully reflects the character’s state of despair and loneliness. Editing: shot/reverse-shot. This technique is normally used to give viewers a sense of linear action. However, Star is Born has a special meaning for showing the relationship between people. Thus, in the film scene, when Jack and Ally are sitting at the grocery store parking lot after their first acquaintance, this technique is used. The audience can see how in this dialogue the two characters establish their special connection and fall in love. Reference Covill, M. (2019). The cinematography of ‘A Star is Born’. Film School Rejects. Web.
Executive Summary In this paper, we are going to explore international issues that can help building successful consulting company ready to working in the international environment and conform to global tendencies. One of the major international issues is international education, which is highly valued in a contemporary business environment. A number of researches explore different aspects of this issue. All of them come to a conclusion that international education of the employees is very important for companies that want to enter the process of globalization. However, international education is only a first step to the improvement of the company’s activities. Changes should be provided at all levels of the organizational process. In particular, the firm should not only employee applicants with the international study experience but provide opportunities for all members of the working team develop or improve their cross-cultural communication skills. In this light, the company should take strong and active position towards education of its employees. Thus, the firm should have strong international liaisons with other firms and higher educational establishments. However, there are also other actions should be taken to achieve the company’s objectives. The analysis of the studies which explore different international issues, we can provide several recommendations that will be valuable for development of the international image of the company and help with achieving its objectives. These actions include: development of the Personal Development course and maintain liaisons with foreign higher educational establishment, arrangement of the overseas courses for employees, as well as provide employees exchange programs with other consulting firms. 2. Collaboration with higher educational establishments and providing internship for potential applicants who study abroad. 3. Providing quality and properly organized international assignment for employees and managers 4. Explore the experience of larger companies who achieved success on the international level to select criteria for the quality overseas assignments. 5. Collaboration with non-profit organizations in other parts of the world in order to organize social events and motivate employees to take part in the program. 6. Providing social and educational programs for managers and employees of the firm and base these programs on global (international) ethic code. Introduction A modern-world tendency for globalization and “elimination” of cultural boundaries in all fields of human activities provides new challenges and demands for developing companies. This tendency requires from employees of a firm possess more skills, adaptability to changing business environment and cross-cultural communication. In the light of these changes, the Clarendon Street Consultants (CSC) privately-owned American management-consulting firm should explore international issues if Henry Thompson (the founder and owner) wants to contribute to societ