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Cities are not just about structures such as streets, buildings, and stores but they are also about people (Clayton, 2000). Cities are made up of people (Clayton & Optow, 2003). There is a link between people who live in a city and the way the city is created and inhabited (Stucky, 2005). At the same time it can be said that poverty is not just about people without money. Poverty is also connected to the environment where poor people live. Using this analogy it can be said that there is great importance to look into the development of cities. In the movie Children of Heaven the interaction between the people, the city and poverty was the backdrop used for an amazing story. Family Values, Family Ties and Social Network City planners may want to improve the layout to the city but they have to consider family ties and social network. Family values dictate that it is more important to maintain family ties and social network than the need to improve the environment. Surely, it is much better to live in a nice city. But the question is how can people be compelled to move out from the slums or the city into the rural areas and to deal with the problem of congestion and overpopulation? It is also unlikely that the government can uproot people and force them to live in a place or a town where they have no relatives. It is indeed a challenge to force people to leave the slums. Planners and policymakers may want to implement a more radical solution to the problem of poverty and urban decay by destroying the slums. But it can be argued that people will resist. It is easy to understand why people are willing to use violence to stay where they live. Aside form the social values, there is a reason why people in cities try their best to maintain family ties and the social network. It can be argued that the family ties and social network are intangible resources that they can rely upon when they in need. For example, there is a scene in the movie when the boy could buy food even though he had no money. There was trust because the storeowner knew the parents of the boy. It can also be said that a social network built by community values existed there and it punished those who would try to avoid payment and not respect the informal business relationships built through many generations. Cultural Differences among Haves and Have-nots Cultural difference among the Rich and the Poor must be considered in the event of urban planning or urban renewal. If the government wants to improve the physical environment of the city, there is a need to understa
Introduction Today, the prevailing concern for human resource personnel is to have a varied workforce given the fact that diversity has a new dimension altogether. Each organization has its own way of defining diversity at the workplace; it has more than one established view of focusing on race or sex. The varying marketplace and workers’ demographics are the main concerns in diversity staffing plans in nearly all the corporations. Thus, diversified staffing is seen like a deliberate reserve for competitive edge by the HRM. Besides, diversity emerged as the issue concerning cultural minority groups, tribal marginal set, elder people, and populace with disabilities. It has further included females, those who exercise English as their subsequent tongue, individuals of non-customary sexual orientation as well as additional non-established grouping. Alternatively, some practitioners claim that another element of diversity entails conditions that control one’s existence and value systems, such as education backdrop, belief, spare time behavior, earnings, parental and conjugal status, work skills, and people’s ecological locations. The staff members have recognized the increased benefit of diversified workers to their baseline. Importance of Diversity Recruitment In a corporation, for success to be realized, a diverse labor force is required at workplace to increase production, enhance problem solving abilities and maximize innovation purposes. There is need, therefore, to appoint personnel from any race given that the retail influence is bestowed in the hands of individuals and groups from diversified settings. With respect to this, it has progressively become more imperative for corporations to replicate the frameworks of their consumers’ base via utilizing diverse personnel. Furthermore, to put up experienced staff that would limit demographic transformation upsetting the workforces and existing capacities, diversified employees must be recruited in the impending periods. At present, within the international markets, customers have become more cautious and acknowledged the need for a diverse approach in providing services and goods. It is essential to accept diversity in a corporation to assemble superior personnel. This will enable change within the labor force and make the company remain competitive in the marketplace. Strategies used by HR professionals to build and maintain diverse workforce Both the public sector and the private corporations need effective and efficient recruitment programs to gain valuable competitive advantage. It is quite challenging to these sectors to compete for talented and skilled workforces. The trend is likely to continue challenging as labor force is changed by the demographic trends. Due to the above reasons, the public sector human resource professionals have devised various strategies and assumed different steps to ensure that the typical diversity recruitment programs are turned into successful and effective ones. Strategies that human resource professional currently use to diversify the public sector workforce are discussed below. Using referrals To the human resource profes
The story was written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and reveals the unpleasant experiences the narrator undergoes after getting confined in her room by her physician. The story reveals the narrator’s experiences as she reveals how she was confined in her room by her physician and husband after giving birth ostensibly to allow her to recuperate. This paper will interpret the story to find out its real meaning and messages the author conveys to readers. The author of the story portrays women as capable human beings who have feelings, ambitions and personal wishes. The woman in the story represents the real life story of the author, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, who was confined in her room by her husband and physician for a long period of time. The story reveals the ugly situation the narrator faces, as she does not get positive experiences outside her house to give her peace of mind. Her husband, brother and physician all think that she needs to stay indoors without working, a suggestion she does not like. She narrates how this makes her feel unwanted and mistreated. She feels she has been entrapped in a cage that does not give her freedom to explore her professional skills and talents. She intends to go out and work, yet her physician and husband are not supportive. The narrator condemns her confinement in her own house and how this makes her more depressed. Her situation is a symbol of what women are made to endure by male dominated systems which weaken their resolve and spirit. Therefore, she dislikes the fact that she cannot do anything professional outside her home which makes her more miserable. The narrator communicates the message that women are discouraged from fulfilling their dreams by men to make them less ambitious. The narrator explicitly shows how doctors lack professionalism empathy in the way they treat female patients. Their insensitivity makes women feel inadequate and hopeless, a factor that makes them have low self esteem. Her physician does not give her an opportunity to enjoy a different environment, which makes it difficult for her to recover. The story focuses mostly on the ugly aspects of the confinement the narrator was forced to undergo. She is a harsh critic of predominant chauvinistic male attitudes that exist in society. However, the story manages to show feministic ideals in a different ways. The narrator in the story argues about her alienation from the real world by being confined in her room which denies her a chance to engage in activities she loves. The author uses first person narration to make the mood more serious, which allows her to speak directly to the reader. This stylistic form makes her story more compelling to the reader. The story fails to describe the traits of other characters that would have made the story more interesting. The narrator in the story seems not to be proud of her mother hood responsibilities because she is grumbling about not being given a chance to go outdoors. The story is a compelling narration of how women suffer emotionally and psychologically after they are denied a chance to pursue their goals by patriarchal systems. In conclusion, the story is
Introduction Regional strategies cannot be overlooked by any organization that seeks to have global leadership. Companies that have realized the importance of geographical distinctions and the need to combine local strategies and initiative together with global strategies and initiatives have felt the benefits of regional strategies. In addition, regions are very important in designing cross border strategies because they have initiated globalization through the regional blocs. Regionalization therefore can be viewed as a catalyst for cross border integration. The following is a discussion on how regional strategies have helped companies to succeed globally. Types of regional strategies There are five categories of regional strategies, each has its pros and cons. Based on their complexity, home-based strategy is less complex, and the rest will be discussed in order of their increasing complexity. Under home base strategy, companies export to their neighboring foreign market while manufacturing and all other processes are done locally (Harvard business school press, 2009, p. 198). The portfolio strategy : the company has foreign operations that are accountable to the home base. This strategy aids in rapid expansion of regions outside and easing of economic shocks. However, this strategy has a weakness in that it takes time to implement and makes it difficult for companies to compete effectively with competitors from foreign regions. The main reason behind that drawback is that the strategy has less regional power to influence what happens at home (Harvard business school press, 2009, p. 198). The hub strategy : it entails setting up of regional bases with the aim supporting local operations through shared resources and services. Companies that want to grow at regional level normally favor it. This strategy is more or less like the home base, only that it’s multiregional. A striking advantage of this strategy is that multiple hubs can operate independently; however, the challenge comes in when the company has to decide when and how to respond to interregional changes (Harvard business school press, 2009, p. 198). The platform strategy : this strategy lays emphasis to cost reduction by spreading fixed costs to all the regions. The strategy is appropriate when dealing with products that can allow economies of scale and scope. The strategy focuses on providing variety at reduced costs and therefore, the cust
Abstract A virtual trip to a portion of the Kilmer Ecological Preserve was undertaken to identify the stages of secondary succession at eighteen selected areas. After observing various plant species present at each area, it was noticed that different stages of succession existed at different places depending on several influencing and interrelated factors. Introduction A virtual tour to the Kilmer Ecological Preserve. The tour started from the bus stop in front of Beck Hall. The trip covered 18 stations, including undisturbed forest, and abandoned farmlands that were used till 1920’s and 1930’s. The objective was to identify the stage of succession at each station depending on the plant species present in that area. Method The existence of plant life in an area starts with the emergence of annuals and biennials, followed in succession by perennial herbs, shrubs and trees. Herbs are characteristic of early stage of succession; shrubs for later succession and finally trees are seen in mature/climax community. Although it is supposed to follow a schematic pattern, various disturbances and other influencing factors result in overlapping of and, in turn, alterations in these growth patterns. Hence, various areas with different backgrounds were selected in the Kilmer Ecological Preserve, to observe the kinds of plant species present and their growth forms; thereby, to identify the stage of succession in each area. The succession in these areas is called secondary succession as it occurs in previously colonized areas. Results and Conclusion- The parts of the Preserve that were disturbed due to farming, wartime camp or fire showed initial stages of succession containing mainly perennial herbs and shrubs. The relatively undisturbed forest areas like the pre-1840 region showed well-grown trees symbolizing a climax community. Station no. 17, at the junction of the forest and the lawn, indicated the difference in succession between disturbed and undisturbed areas. The forest side showed the canopy, sub canopy and herbaceous zones, whereas the lawn side had only grass varieties that represent early succession. The following table gives a detailed description of the stage of succession and the kinds of plant species present at each station. Stage number and description                                                                 Stage of succession                                              Species present
Executive Summary As the Marketing Manager of WM Morrison Supermarkets, it essential to critically review the current marketing and promotion policies of the company regarding its existing product line in order to ensure flawless operations and efficient performance of the relevant responsibilities of a manager. The purpose of this report is to prepare a marketing plan to amend, improve, and extend the existing policies and practices of Morrison Supermarkets and develop a promotional policy in due course; so, the report first outlines a brief company overview, reviews the current operational model, identifies the key problem of the business, and analyses the strategic report. Subsequently, the report prepares justification for launching the new product and extending the product range and assesses the major marketing opportunities for the new product, whilst generating a marketing plan by constructing industry and market analysis, external macro analysis, and competitive analysis, and evaluating Porter’s five forces model and the key marketing objectives. In addition, the paper also considers the segmentation, targeting, and positioning of the new products, whilst assessing the demographic, psychographic, and geographic segmentation, and appraising the benefits of such segmentations; conversely, in order to better understand the market, this paper also prepares a consumer profile and formulates the marketing strategy, product positioning, and perceptual mapping, and delineates the BCG matrix. The report also defines the adoption placement, FAB marketing, marketing communications process, marketing mix variables, promotional strategy, costs and marketing budgets, and contingency considerations for Morrisons Company. Introduction Being the fourth biggest retail chain, Morrisons competes aggressively in the UK’s retail industry, which is chiefly characterized as an oligopolistic market; in March 2004, the company took over Safeway (a major retail chain with 479 stores), and in June 2015, it ensured a market share of eleven percent; moreover, it generated a revenue of £16,317 million until January 2017. Company Brief Morrisons was established in 1899 by William Morrison, with headquarter in Bradford, West Yorkshire; today, it is a major retail supermarket chain in the United Kingdom and its product range includes Morrisons-branded chicken, eggs, pork, milk, beef, and flowers; in addition, the company possesses food-producing facilities for bringing fresh bakery, deli, lamb, fruit, fish, and vegetables to the stores. There are about five hundred outlets by which Morrisons serves the consumers throughout the UK, and the organization has also developed corporate websites for offering e-commerce facilities and online home delivery services; in addition, it runs more than ten production plants throughout Britain along with seven local distribution centers and a national center for assisting the major supermarkets (Reuters 2017). Overview of Current Operational Model The company has designed its current operational model by categorizing its activities in four distinct levels; firstly, it works as a
Learning online has become very popular globally. More people are enrolling for online degree courses to further their education. The purpose of higher education is to improve ones skills and knowledge about his expertise and interests. This article explores where and how one can learn online. What are online learning institutions? The internet provides one of the most unique and efficient learning platforms. Learning institutions like colleges, business schools, and universities are providing education online. This has led to the establishment of successful online learning institutions . You can study any course online and graduate successfully. Many of us ask ourselves how this can be possible. However, hundreds of thousands of people have successfully completed degree courses and secured white-collar jobs in blue chip companies. You too can achieve this. How can you learn online? Learning online is a simple process. You only need to be internet savvy. This process requires you to seek enrollment in an online school, university or college. Once enrolled, you are provided with an online account in the institutions website. This account allows you to access the online learning institutions library. Here you can access study material, exams and past papers. You receive course materials on your account and a lecturer guides you throughout your studies. Online learning requires you to manage your timetable. The faster you learn, the faster you graduate. What online institutions should I enroll? Which are the most reliable online learning institutions ? Before enrolling for online courses, it is advisable to assess which institution offer the best package. The assessment also provides you with an insight about the degree credibility. Recognized online universities are accredited. Accredited institutions are certified to conduct the services. Accredited institutions are reputable for their quality assurance. The degrees are popular with employers hence assures you of a bright future. You can pay your fees using online banking systems like pay-pal or wire transfers. Learning starts the moment your fees are received. Following these guidelines will help you secure good education.
One cannot speak about racism in America and fail to mention the two great legendary persons like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. These are the famous and the most eloquent proponents of the Afro-Americans’ rights in the history of war against racism in the USA. The freedom and cultural heritage that African Americans enjoy today are actually the result of the contributions of these two great persons. Their philosophical approaches might have been different and sometimes viewed as contradicting, but their ultimate intention was to liberate the blacks from the whites. King’s approach was a peaceful one whereby his belief was founded on his philosophy that whites and blacks can live harmoniously with one another. On the other hand, Malcolm’s approach was propelled by a philosophical idea that whites are inherently evil, and self-defense is the only weapon to liberate the African Americans, although, he is believed to have changed this position thereafter (Howard-Pitney 6). Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how the philosophies of King and Malcolm evolved over time, and why the King’s approach is viewed to be more effective. Both King and Malcolm are distinguished leaders whose philosophical ideas were considerably influenced by their childhood environment. Their background actually explains the source of their dissimilarities as portrayed in their pursuit of the freedom for African Americans from the Caucasians. On the one hand, King was brought up in a Christian family that embraced the love of all children irrespectively of the skin color (Howard-Pitney 4). King received a quality education, and because of his intelligence he earned his doctorate at a tender age. It is after King’s venture into Philosophical studies that his views on freedom and nature of man began to take a new direction. His family roots contributed greatly to the formation of his character, including, in particular, such traits like calmness, kindness, and courage to liberate his fellow people. All these traits are well portrayed in his revolutionary speeches that he gave all around America with intention of uniting both races. Conversely, Malcolm was born in a ‘chaotic’ family, whereby his parents did not live in a harmony. Malcolm struggled so much with bitter feelings first because of the ill treatment the Afro-Americans received from the Caucasians, and secondly, because of the witness of his mother being assaulted by his father. After his father’s death, Malcolm together with his numerous siblings and their widowed mother lived in deplorable conditions, where even daily meals and education were almost impossible things (Howard-Pitney 6). The year 1939 was tumultuous not only for Malcolm but his family as well since this is the year his mother suffered a mental breakdown. Now, it was imperative that Malcolm and his siblings could not provide for their needs. A white family took care of Malcolm until he was in the eighth grade at the very point that he dropped out of scho
Introduction The need for natural drinking mineral water caused the need for research. Students came up with ‘Thirstier’ that would be for office and home use. Product is packaged in different bottle sizes and costs vary with size. It will be produced in the retail channels to increase availability of the product. Due to the demand of the pure water, a group of students carried out research to come up with a natural drinking mineral water to meet Australian population demands. It will be called Thirstier and will cost from $1.5 a bottle depending on its size. Product description Source of water is from crystal clear springs and pristine glaciers. Scientific scrutiny will be carried out to ensure purity of the water. Distribution through retail shops will ensure accessibility to all potential customers. Thirstier mineral water is affordable and of high quality. Water will be sourced from the untapped forests with pure water. These will include the crystal clear springs and pristine glaciers. The water will also be cleaned using scientifically proven methods. It will be distributed to the retail shops and other smaller shops. The prices will ensure that it is affordable to the population. Australian market analysis GSI and other marketing sources show an annual growth of 10% in the consumption of mineral water in the country. However, there are various substitutes that influence demand for the product. Annual expansion of 15% is expected with increase in profit margin compound. Market Size The market size