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Introduction Quality is regarded as a very important part of life today, which has become necessary for businesses to compete effectively in the market (Dhillon, 2005, p.123). Generally, product quality directly affects consumer loyalty and company profitability (Mital, et al. 2008, p.78). The concept is both vital in both manufacturing and service sectors, and has continuously played an important role in providing assurance to the safety of customers (Sower 2010, p.3). In addition, quality of a product or service has often being defined as ‘fitness for purpose’ (Chitale and Gupta 2007, p.332). This definition provides the impression that, for any industry or enterprise to be successful and accomplish its set goals effectively it has to possess the ability to supply products of excellent quality at minimal cost and also at minimum waiting time for the customer. Khanna sees quality as “the totality of features of a product or service that bear on its ability to satisfy the customer’s stated or implied needs” (Khanna, 2007, p.64). The author further believes that quality has the sole responsibility of providing satisfaction to both actual and perceived needs. Upon the inception of the concept of quality, the concern in many industries rested on checking raw materials before production and finished goods after production in order to attain quality objectives (Chitale and Gupta, 2007, p.332). But today, quality has become important to both the customer and the supplier whereby if a product is largely inadequate, it usually incurs additional costs for inspection, testing, scrap, rework and the handling of numerous complaints and this often heap many claims on the part of the supplier. Further, on the part of service industries, errors, checking enquiries and complaint handling always lead to loss of efficiency and productivity, thus affecting the repeat sales and future markets. Therefore, quality has become a vital element in industries and it has to be ensured in all key areas of marketing, design, purchasing, production or operation and distribution. Quality of design Most industries adopt different product design strategies where the ultimate goal becomes that of satisfying the customers. But it becomes necessary that the design of a product or service should integrate the features and attributes that provide satisfaction to the customer needs. Design quality essentially gives value to a product in the market place and hence graduates to be regarded as an important strategic issue (Khanna, 2007, p.65). With regards to this, the most vital feature of the design in relation to quality is the specification which, in general terms, describes the product in a more comprehensive manner of all the aspects that are required to give full satisfaction to the customer’s needs. Therefore, specification becomes the benchmark upon which the maximum tolerable variations that can be accepted from the particular attribute (Khanna, 2007). Design quality has numerous dimensions that are employed in understanding the concept of product and service better:  1. Performance, performance in this case constitute the basic operating characteristics of a p
Introduction Since the creation and emergency of the human being, man has been different from all other animals by the special character which he possesses. The difference is brought about by his ability to reason. The reasoning ability in away gives him the power to differentiate what are good deeds and bad acts. However, it is widely noted that this is not always the case. For many years which have passed over, the behavior of man has been in transition from one decade to another. In every generation, it has been not easy to draw clear boundaries between moral and immoral individuals. The acts of moral and immoral people in one way or the other have been ranked at the same level. Thus, it is vivid to all of us that there is a failure for moral people to perform their work, job, and all activities with total attribution to morally. The failure of upright moral people to react morally can usually be affiliated to several factors. Some of these factor
Introduction Global assignments are important in building worldwide careers for expatriates. Therefore, training and development is necessary to develop skilled and experienced expatriates. Moreover, international assignments help to broaden talent and perspective. In essence, international assignments help to develop management skills on a global scale. International assignments also help to promote organisational development. Andreas’s case is a good example of international assignments. Andreas leaves Germany for a management position in the United States only to find a similar position as the one he left in Germany. This paper will analyse the case study and answer the case study questions. Blame Andreas’s former employer is responsible for his present circumstances. The bank in Frankfurt had a poor promotion policy. In fact, the bank did not have effective communication with its international affiliates since Andreas realised he was not even expected in the United States. In essence, the bank had poor career planning for its international expatriates. Moreover, the programmes they instituted to improve expertise in international assignments were not covered effectively. Andreas ended up feeling cheated and wasted by his former employer. In fact, even the reentry job offered to Andrea back in Germany was quite humiliating. Factors A number of factors led to Andreas’s repatriation troubles. Firstly, Andreas’s former employer did not have a good promotional policy for senior management. Moreover, the company did not have an effective plan for its employees on international assignments. Furthermore, the company had poor communication between its branches across the border. For instance, Andreas realised the he was not even expected in New York. In addition, the company did not have a reentry program for its staff on international assignments. Andreas’s former employer did not have a proper compensation plan for its expatriates on international assignments. In essence, the company did not have a good organisational development. Possible changes Firstly, the organisation need to develop a promotion policy based on accepted standards. Secondly, the company should include a comprehensive compensation plan for its employees. Thirdly, the company should develop a comprehensive career plan for its employees; this would help in enabling smooth reentry for its employees. The organisation also requires an effective international development and training
Abstract This is a research proposal outline documenting the design for a study conducted to examine the top-ten online Universities. This proposal outline or design aims at providing a concise overview of the research, and the key elements as well as the considerations that would be considered in reaching the desired conclusions on the research hypothesis and questions. Some of the research areas that would be featured in this proposal would include the research topic, purpose statement, the applicable literature, hypothesis and research question, measurement and analysis approach, and the choice of report format that would be used for this study. Research topic   * The Top-Ten on-line Universities. Purpose statement   * To establish how Colorado Technical University faired in the top ten on-line institutions, among the several Universities and colleges that offer such programs. The main aim of this research is to identify and pick the top ten on-line Universities with the aim of understanding where Colorado Technical University is ranked. It was observed that this would be an interesting topic since each one of the group members is undertaking on-line university studies. In this regard, this is a topic everyone in the group could identify with, in a perfect style. Applicable literature   * This section identifies all the applicable literature that has been provided regarding the research hypothesis and questions. Here, previous research and study on the research topic or subject have been identified and analyzed appropriately, to bring out an outstanding connection with the research hypothesis and questions (Maxwell, 2005).   * Numerous literature has been observed in this case, and their wider contribution to the research topic has been observed and outlined in the study.   * Sentinel literature addressing the applied methodologies is essential in many qualitative studies (Malterud, 2001). This may also be observed in the context of this research, to offer a clear and concise understanding of the research methodologies, and why the chosen methodology would be the most appropriate way in undertaking this research. Research questions and hypothesis   * What is the percentage of adults attending on-line university programs?   * Which are the top ten on-line Universities?   * Where does the Colorado Technical University (CTU) rank among the best on-line Universities and colleges?   * What is the cost of on-line programs?   * Why do people choose online University programs? Measurement and Analysis Approach Research methodology   * Qualitative research methodology o
I believe the American Dream is bad because it ignores the growing inequalities, promotes selfishness and encourages materialism in the American people. The American Dream is it a fact or a reality and do people really crave it? Even though there are some negative comments that are being made about the government and policies, the United States is still a land of opportunity and a place many people strive to live in. There are very many benefits that citizens receive from both government and other countries. The United States is thought of as the land of opportunity and there are many people who want to live “The American Dream”. One of the biggest benefits is the constitution and the rights and freedoms that people enjoy. Very many people in the world suffer unequal treatment, as well abuse of their rights in the community and workplace. The United States offers respectable treatment and safe work conditions. Matters have not always been the way they are presently and there were times when people had to fight for their rights, just as in any other country. But since the 1900s, the civil movement for equality and respectable treatment by the government and corporations has drastically increased the level of life. The majority of countries in the world do not have the right for peaceful assembly, freedom of speech or rights to vote. The constitution and the laws of the country have created a strong social fabric that allows people to stand up for their rights. The court system is also geared towards individuals, so that people can take their cases to trial and justice will be served (Pieper 57). There is no denying that there is discrimination and differential treatment in some instances but it is ext
Language is a powerful means of learning and interacting with the world. Reading, writing, and speaking are everyday activities that use language to share ideas, send messages, and receive feedback. Considering that every language is unique, it is possible to assume that words, phrases, and sentences shape cultures, which a social and psychological phenomena. One of the key impacts language makes on a person is the exploration of the world, leading to the ongoing communication and relationship building. For example, the way language is interpreted by different people shows their values and goals. Further communication can reveal stereotypes, such as “girls are cleverer than boys”, which creates biases and misunderstanding. However, by using proper language and stating that “a specific research showed that girls are likely to resolve mathematic tasks faster than boys, it is possible to avoid misinterpretation. Accordingly, language extends one’s beliefs about cultural differences, thus promoting diversity awareness. While native language helps to preserve the cultural values and traditions a person belongs to, learning a foreign language stimulates the discovery of new cultures. By exploring the history, architecture, cuisine, religion, and many other aspects of cultures, people tend to be impacted by them. Learning a new language positively influences people’s thinking patterns and pr
Nietzsche’s Conception of Morality as a Disguise for a Will to Power The concept of will to power assumes that the primary desire of an individual is to impose their will on the other people (Nietzsche 1018). Morality may work according to the same framework as one’s morality serves as their way of dictating to others which behaviors and actions are within the range of appropriate or acceptable activities and which should be excluded because they do not match the expectations of the will perceived as the expert set of beliefs. Besides, all the actions of any individuals are conducted with a particular selfish agenda, and no actions are altruistic. How is traditional morality understood through the images of a cage or a safe island surrounded by a chaotic sea? Morality can be compared to a cage that limits the natural passions and desires of human beings. Nietzsche compares morality to a cage into which a wild animal returns after being clever enough to break free (188). The author maintains that morality is a set of artificial limits that an individual builds on their own. That way, morality norms are perceived as the source of order and safety that Nietzsche likens to a safe island surrounded by a chaotic sea – a place where the individuals feel more secure due to the created illusion of control over the social situation and behaviors that assumes its predictability. In other words, a predictable environment is perceived as safer than a chaotic one. How are acts of moral judgment a form of self-deception? Self-deception is the nature of moral judgments because relying on a set of rules that is universal for everyone, regardless of how limiting, presupposes the control over the people’s actions and the security of the individuals from one another. That way, the basis of moral is nothing but the self-interest of each and every one of those who create and follow these norms (Nietzsche 188). Moreover, Nietzsche describes morality as dishonesty and mentions that all it does is cages the individuals within its stiff limits and prevents them from becoming unique (189). What is meant by the “death of God” and the churches being sepulchers? The death of God is Nietzsche’s way of emphasizing the selfishness of the human population and their refusal to see anything apart from their own individual good. Churches are compared to the sepulchers of God because they are the main facilitators of the sets of norms that people have come to treat as their primary conditions of existence (Nietzsche 187). As a result, the people’s inability to see or hear anything that is different from what the
Introduction The American government was founded on the premises of justice, unity provision of common defenses, tranquility and liberty. These premises were embodied in the Articles of Confederation, which was the first document used for ruling the United States of America (USA). The government provided for by this document was weak and this necessitated drafting of the American constitution after Shays Rebellion in the spring of 1787 (Kelly, Harbison and Belz 27). Over the years, there have been many events and changes in beliefs, interests, technology and politics that may have effects on the constitution (Kelly, Harbison and Belz 59). This paper looks at the influences of these changes on government and the constitution. Effects of historical events Economic crisis is one of the major historic events that led to several acts being drafted in the USA. The most notable crisis is the great depression of the 1930s. This economic depression was due to failed policies advanced by the government of the day. The impacts led to changes in leadership and formulation of new legislation in an attempt to salvage the economy of USA. Loss of jobs by workers who were laid off and a decrease in the prices of farm produce to a record low prompted citizens to clamor for changes. This change came in the next elections when Franklin Roosevelt was elected president of the USA (McElvaine 114- 79) After Roosevelt took over, several bills were passed by the Congress. Relief and reform measures were also enacted. This legislation proved important for the economic recovery of the USA. Keynesian policies were adopted in place of the economic liberal policies (McElvaine 125- 91). Media and technology There have been major changes in the media and technology over the years and both of them affect the government. The media provides a political forum on which issues to do with the government and constitution can be discussed. It also identifies problems and keeps the people informed. Mass media commands great authority in campaigns for political seats and even has power over officials of an incumbent government and government policies. Th
The modern age is considered to be the era of democracy, tolerance, and humanism. People all over the world are supposed to have equal conditions for living and, moreover, should be treated equally, no matter what their religion or race is. It should be said that humanity needed two world wars to appreciate the price of human life. One can admit that society has already done a great number of steps, which helped people all over the world to obtain their rights and freedoms. International organizations like the United Nations also watch the situation and try to guarantee the stable development of humanism and tolerance. However, there are still problems that could not be solved. The thing is that very often these problems had been topical for hundred years and humanity accepted it as an integral part of the world. That is why, it is so difficult to get rid of them nowadays. It is hard for some people to change their beliefs and to accept the idea that every person has the same rights and, moreover, he/she is the same as the man who believes in his/her superior character. That is why, unfortunately, some problems still remain, and something should be done in order to solve them. Racial bias is the problem of this sort. The modern world is inhabited by representatives of a great number of different cultures and nations, and they all have their unique mentality and beliefs. All these people are worth admiring, and, nowadays, humanity is supposed to understand it. Thus, unfortunately, not all people like it and adhere to the policy of double standards. However, the problem is so old and complicated that it is very difficult to deal with it. The thing is that for centuries certain groups of people were treated as inferior, and the issue of slavery prospered. Especially difficult was the life of black people. From ancient times they were just good for white people only because of the color of their skin. Being deprived of any rights, for the centuries, they had to serve people without any chance for freedom. That is why the image of a slave is so strong in the conscience of white people. Only the events of the first half of the 20th century were able to change this image; however, it still exists, and unconsciously some people adhere to the ideas of the past. Especially the topical this issue is for the USA. The thing is the historical peculiarities of the development of this state influence the attitude towards representatives of some other nations greatly. Being discovered and colonized by Europeans, America became one of the greatest consumers of slave labor. Giant plantations demanded a great number of workers, and black people were delivered from Africa here. It is obvious that the attitude towards them was horrible, and they were not taken as people. However, the USA managed to obtain independence, though the situation had not changed for slaves. Society developed, and ideas of humanism became more popular, and the position of slaves improved. The civil war was supposed to finish segregation and discrimination; though, it was just the beginning of the long road to equality and tolerance. Slaves were procl
Introduction The current vocational treatment plan utilizes the information from Jennifer’s assessment to help establish goals and objectives that can be achievable. The goals focus on her current situation specifically around job environment. Subsequently, a treatment plan will be defined towards helping Jennifer find a solution to the problem before termination of the process. Vocational Assessment Summary Jennifer’s Employment History and Job Skills Jennifer started her first job at 24 when she worked as a bank teller. Jennifer had stayed jobless until the last three years when she secured another job with an online distribution company where she works to date. In her current job, she is in charge of monitoring, inventory, and record-keeping, which should be updated all the time. Jennifer has been able to work in this position since she joined the company three years ago. Her qualification in the job market is a high school diploma. Jennifer’s Current Employment Situation Currently, Jennifer is not happy with her employment because she has not felt fulfilled for three years since she started this job. There are many factors around her current job that have contributed to this situation. The first factor is that her assignment involves and requires records to be updated each time transactions are conducted. Another possible factor leading to her current perception of the job is that she makes $11 per hour, which is not enough to meet her needs. This forces her to work overtime, since she is a single mother of two girls. Jennifer has considered applying for the management position to help her meet the ends but only has a high school diploma. Generally, the work environment has been a source of stress to her, and she has become anxious and developed thoughts of changing her career. Interrelationships between Jennifer’s Work, Family, and Personal Life Roles Career counseling is critical in helping someone make career choices, find jobs, think through career problems and explore opportunities. For the case of Jennifer, the suitable specific career counseling model would be the theory of person-environment fit (Savickas, 2019). It defines the relationships Jennifer has with the work environment, family, and the roles in her personal life. This explains the situation Jennifer is in with the working environment, she has not fitted well as far as her personal, family, and career life are concerned. In the first place, Jennifer seems not happy and fulfilled in her work. The client desires to be an independent woman and live with her two children and meet their needs. Similarly, she has recently developed an interpersonal issue with her coworkers. The gener