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Introduction The world is fast changing due to the changes brought about by technological advancements. As Klein (28) states, the world has been reduced to a global village due to two main factors: ease of communication and easy transportation, regardless of one position in the world map. Although many developing countries are yet to adopt the current technological advancements, especially in the information and communication sector, the developed countries are currently using the advanced communication systems in conducting most of their activities. Australia is one of the developed countries in the world. The country has advanced technologically. The society has embraced technology as a means of making life easier. One aspect of technology that is highly in use is in the communication sector. Australians are heavy users of internet. With invention of the social media like Facebook and Tweeter, communication has been made easier. When YouTube was latter introduced, it changed the way people communicate. The ability of one to share videos on this media has seen it gain popularity among many internet consumers (Jarboe 68). Because of this, digital media has gained relevance at a speed that had not been predetermined. The traditional mass media is fast loosing its meaning in the current marketing society. The world is embracing social media at the expense of mass media, especially due to its wide geographical coverage. The market needs companies that are able to offer digital solutions as consumers strive to move from the traditional ways of communication to the modern means. It is upon this realization that Digital-Bakers Delight was incepted. Digital-Bakers Delight Digital-Bakers Delight is one of the most successful bakeries in Australia. Although the products of this company is available to any other interested individual within the borders of Australia, the main target market for the company are the mothers across this country. It targets mothers because of their special position in their families. The
Introduction Melville in this novel brings out two strong opposing forces between the good and the evil and how the human race has continuously failed to make the right decision because of the fallen state of humanity (Novel Guide 1). He represents Billy as pure and innocent person similar to the way that Jesus is depicted in the bible. Claggart on the other hand is a man who symbolically represents the serpent that tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden. Captain Vere represents a person who is in a fallen state (Smith 1). This essay is a short summary describing how Christian symbolism is used in the story Billy Budd . Christian Symbolism in Billy Budd Billy is honest and everyone likes him and enjoys his presence. In Christianity, this represents the innocent Lamb of God who is Jesus Christ. Captain says that the ship crew stopped arguing when they saw Billy and they viewed him as a peace maker. This is a reflection of Christ as the prince of peace. Billy is confronted with temptation but just like Christ he overcame all the trials (Novel Guide 1). Billy clearly is not frightened of death. The priest tried to convince him about a frightening death but that does not frighten him since he feels that he has nothing to fear. This scenario is similar to the time when Jesus was being accused by the chief priests. Though Jesus was accused by synagogue elders, this did not frighten him. He felt that he was innocent and he was only obeying the law of God (Book Rags 1). Billy is a martyr who puts his life to an end for the sake of others in the ship. Despite Billy’s innocence, he willingly died to cleanse the ship. Moreover, he blessed the same man that convicted him. Jesus also willingly died on the cross to cleanse the sins of any person who looks up on Him. He also blessed those who convicted him and asked his father to forgive them for they did not know what they were doing (Book Rags 1). Billy is hanged from the middle mast of the ship contrary to normality. Normally people were hanged on other masts of the ship. This is similar to the way that Jesus was crucified on the middle cross. Moreover, after Billy’s death, sailors blessed the yard-arm from which he was hanged on and it was retained for years. Similarly, some Christians think that the pieces of cross that crucified Jesus are holy. Captain Vere is forced to allow Claggart to win by executing Billy as he falsely accused him of planning to commit mutiny. In the Bible, the governor (Pilate) did not want to execute Jesus as he knew that Jesus was innocent but due to the pressure from Chief priest and elders, he had him executed. This execution is unjust. Captain V
Music is one of the performed arts which use the medium of sound both from the instruments or accompaniments and the musicians. Music also incorporates silence. Music has stood the test of time and has generally gone through various changes and modifications with each passing era. Many genres of music have emerged over the past years which are completely different from the mainstream genres such as opera, symphony or sonata. These new genres have emerged due to cultural interaction of people, mixing of main stream genres with other genres and also advancement in technology. These changes have occurred both in space and time. The role time plays in shaping any particular music genre cannot be wished away. Such historical eras as Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, among others have greatly shaped this performed art. Each era saw the incorporation of new ideas into music genres. These eras also saw the complete or partial abandonment of some characteristics and components of these and other music genres. Some of these historical periods left indelible marks in the history of music that is still felt up to today. Each and every of these historical periods were accentuated with their own distinct musical styles too. The Baroque period was marked by distinct styles of performed arts. Its uniqueness is as a result of religious response from the Roman Catholic Church to quell down the Protestant Reformation. The main focus for the response was to produce music and other arts aimed at producing tension, sumptuousness, liveliness and drama. This period saw the springing and thriving of various music genres like sonata and oratorio. Opera too flourished during this period. To bring out the intended purpose of music during this era, composers such as Henry Purcell introduced the technique of repeated bass line. This period which was between the seventeenth and eighteenth century was graced by great composers and performers such as Claudio Monteverdi, Antonio Vivaldi, Domenico Scarlatti, George Philipp Telemann, and Giovanni Battista Pergolesi among others (Orrey & Milnes 215 – 250). Even though the Classical and Renaissance periods shaped the different musical styles, the Baroque period left a profound effect not only in music but also in the other performed arts. This period affected opera, a musical style which specifically started in Italy in the sixteenth century but later spread to other parts of Europe and the world at large with passing years. Opera is a musical style which is usually performed in theatres and incorporates both drama and libretto or musical text. To achieve its set out purpose which is to entertain listeners and leave a lasting impression, opera incorporates the use of scenic theatres. Moreover the opera singers or musicians usually act, wear classy costumes and sometimes dance (Orrey & Milnes 10 –15). To complete the musical ambience of the performance, the opera singers prefer the use of opera houses accompanied by large or smaller musical ensemble. The spread of opera throughout Europe during the sixteenth c
Introduction Apple Computers was founded by Steve Wosniak and Steve Jobs in 1976. In 1996, the Company was transformed to Apple Inc. under Steve Jobs. Its products were highly sophisticated non-PC electronics. By 2010, it became a competitive mobile and PC devices vender. In 2009, its PC market share was 8% in the United States. In 2010, Apple’s market share was $220 billion. Apple’s success is rooted over its constant innovation and wide marketing. Its quality products, such as the computers and tablets, have enabled the company to expand fast, despite the stiff competition in the industry. Apple conducts thorough promotions under its slogans, such as “ think different” and “the greenest lincups of notebooks” . Apple has a wide target market. It includes education sector, home users, industrial and business sector, creative groups and young people. Apple has its stores all over the world trying to enhance customers’ accessibility in such a way. Apple shops are staffed by skilled individuals who help customers get and enjoy Apple’s experience. Apple shops also provide their customers with opportunity to choose between different products and services (Janko, 2012). Apple’s high innovativeness has made the company stand a stiff competition in the industry. It faces a lot of competitive pressure concerning its differentiated products. Some of the major competitors are shown in the table below. Apple’s major competitors Apple’s SWOT Analysis Like any other company, Apple has its own strengths and weaknesses. This paper analyses each and every capacity of the company to invest in decision making process. Apple’s strengths are based on several factors. Innovativeness is Apple’s core strength. The company’s wide researches in technological field make it stand out from the other companies in the market as the pioneer in the industry. Apple’s Mac, iPhone, iPad and iPod are produced with a lot of high technology innovation. Apple has also created a good brand name in the market. Apple brands are known and easily recognized across the world (Lashinsky, 2012). Due to the strong brand image, ‘Apple culture’ has been created and promoted among loyal customers. The company is always involved in active research and implementation of new developments. Its researches are carried out by highly skilled workforce. Apple offers its employees continuous education and constant organization im
The murder of Michael Brown by Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri, caused a resonance in American society. Thousands of angry citizens took to the streets, demanding a fair trial, as the reason for the shooting was a bare administrative violation, and the policeman acted in breach of protocol. Civil protests quickly escalated into violent clashes with police patrols. This paper aims to determine the causes of the incident and subsequent protests, and list the further reforms that proved to be the most effective. Professor Leonard Herman believes that the main reasons behind the incident, and the subsequent clashes, were serious crisis management problems in police offices throughout the country. Herman emphasized that the reaction to the protests was gravely erroneous; he also noted that the situation in Ferguson desperately needed a “weapon-down posture” (Pazzanese, 2014, para 13). Scholar believes that when police officers deal with civilians rather than armed terrorists, they should not follow the protocol order to keep weapons ready. Herman also drew attention to the role of political leaders, as well as leaders of investigative and law enforcement agencies, in resolving the conflict. He also marked the need for an adequate information policy in the police and recognized isolated cases of police harassment of media representatives. The investigation subsequently recognized that Darren Willson acted in violation of the code. That is why his actions had the character of organizational deviation. Workplace and organizational deviation is a complex problem that arises mainly as a sign of passive aggression toward the organization. Scientists identify incivility, violence, and aggression, discrimination, sexual harassment, abusive behavior as manifestations of interpersonal misbehavior at the workplace (Vardi, & Weitz, 2016, p. 65). Other manifestations have intrapersonal character – stress, fatigue, and burnout, workaholism (Vardi, & Weitz, 2016, p. 65). The main reason for the incident was officially defined as “focus on generating revenue” of Ferguson law enforcement officers (US Department of Justice Civil Rights). However, the direct cause of the shooting was the violation by Darren Wilson of his job descriptions
What is Relationship Abuse?   * Relationship abuse can be defined as actions that consist of physical, emotional or sexual abuse that are forced onto another person that you are in a relationship with.   * This type of abuse comes with a considerable degree of social stigma attached to it resulting in a lot of cases going unreported.   * It impacts both men and women though is commonly associated with women. Statistics Surrounding Relationship Abuse   * Based on current statistics:       + 1.5 million high school students within the U.S. on average are subjected to some form of relationship abuse.       + Nearly a quarter of all high school girls within the U.S. have been victims of relationship abuse.       + 70% of present day college students within the U.S. have been sexually coerced in some way. Forms of Abuse   * Physical Abuse – intentional use of physical force on a person with the intent of hurting them in some way.   * Emotional Abuse – is a type of non-physical abuse that manifests in actions such as insulting, threatening or intimidating the person you are in a relationship with.   * Sexual Abuse – this act involves forcing an undesired type of sexual act onto the person (ex: sex without a condom, overly aggressive sexual pressure, etc.) (Clark, Reiland, Thorne & Cropsey, 2014). How does abuse impact a person?   * Loss of confidence – this comes in the form of a person thinking of themselves in a negative fashion.   * Suicidal tendencies – people in abusive relationships have been known to commit suicide to escape abuse.   * Physical pain – this is the result of physical abuse and manifests through the various aches and pains on a person’s body from physical trauma. What are the long lasting effects of relationship abuse?   * Creates a greater risk for self-abuse in the form of taking illegal substances, overeating and other forms of adverse behavior.   * Can manifest in aberrant psychological behavior wherein someone that is abused may try to abuse their future partner.   * For sexual abuse victims, it increases the potential for them to contract an STD (ex: abuse by refusing to use a condom) (Stevens, 2014). Why do people stay in violent relationships?   * Fear – this is based on their belief that their partner may do something excessively violent to them if they leave.   * Low self-esteem – a person with this trait may actually believe that the abuse they get is their fault.   * Cultural/Religious Reasons – the traditional gender roles within a region may prevent a person from speaking out against the abuse they receive resulting in them staying in the relationship (Fox, Corr, Gadd, & Butler, 2014).   * Reliance – a person may be financially reliant on their abuser.   * Peer pressure – a person may be reluctant to end the relationship due to how it may be perceived by others.   * The belief that the abuse is a normal facet of a relationship.   * Love – while this last trait is rare, there are people that remain in a relation due to the belief that their partner may change for the better. Helping Someone in an Unhealthy Relationship   * Noticing the signs of abuse – in order to help someone you have to notice
College costs enough for tuition alone these days to shock parents into catatonia, and the price seems to rise each year, with no discernible upper limit. Families are stretched thin to meet basic expenses. Personal observation suggests many kids may be excluded from the opportunity for advanced education, just because of the lack of a relatively modest amount of money. Thus, when budgeting for college, examine every cost closely. Eliminating any unnecessary expenditures could eventually ensure completing your degree, on the one hand, rather than dropping out for financial reasons, on the other. Let’s see what expenses might be eliminated. A car: Many campuses withhold parking permits from freshman, and others strongly discourage all students from bringing their own cars to campus. Colleges want students sticking around to study, not gallivanting off to waste their time on non-academic activities. Automobile care, especially without familiar and trusted mechanics, is a burden and a distraction. Car insurance for young people is notoriously expensive as well. The rule of thumb should be that unless a car is necessary it should be left at home. Of course, there are exceptions. Many students need to commute to college, and public transit may be lacking. Another exception t is a job substantially helps with tuition. Alternatively, a job that maximizes one’s chances at a graduate program (e.g., research lab work as preparation for medical school) might justify a car. Try to get the least expensive second hand vehicle possible that has a decent safety record. Stay away from fla
Introduction Strategic management and planning are concepts that have become conventional applications in the management of any organization. Strategic management plays an important role in formulating strategies that will enable the organization to develop and sustain practices that will enable the organization to achieve its goals and targets and more so to anticipate the future. Therefore, in its nature, strategic management requires cooperation and liaison from all levels of the organization from the top-level management to the factory floor managers. In addition, strategic management has adopted ways and means of gaining control of the supply chain, whereby management goes beyond the factory and managers begin managing suppliers and distributors of the product. John is the general manager of Fast Freeze Foods Ltd and this task is a challenge he has to face. This paper focuses on the successes of his management in managing the performance of the company to ensure success in such a turbulent industry as the company is operating. Nature of operations In understanding the nature of operations that occur within the company, this paper chooses to focus its attention to the internal environments that characterize the organization. The aspects of internal environment that are of importance in this study are the technological, management, marketing and the physical resources (Christensen, 1997). The first important aspect of the organization is its board of directors. The organization’s board of directors consists of individuals with concrete management skills in their respective capacities. The factory man
State and the citizens are interdependent. The state provides education to its population with the hope that the educated population will later be tax-paying citizens. The state depends on taxes for the daily running of its obligations (Schaefer, 2011). The citizens in turn depend on the government to provide them with the necessary environment to acquire the education. This includes but is not limited to subsidizing the cost of education, providing student loans with low-interest rates, and scholarships. An educated person depends on education to get a good job and live a quality life. The acquisition of a good education is dependent on the availability of money. Without money, it is almost impossible to acquire education. Money serves to enable us to get an education. With the academic papers, we can then apply for the desired job. Education thus indirectly enables us to get paid. A good income enables one to buy and acquire some things that are necessary for the daily smooth running of one’s life and activities accompanying it. In this transcript, Americans have resorted to attending school in Canada because of financial constraints. The students who study in Canada report cost as being among the important factors they considered before deciding to study in Canada. Lending institutions give loans to students either studying at home or abroad. The institutions depend on these loans to make a profit. Profit earned by an institution is then used to run the institution. Operations funded in this way may include paying staff salaries and acquiring fixed assets. Failure to fund these operations adequately may lead to poor performance. Without the institution, jobs would be lost. So, while the loans help students get an education, interest generated through this business is necessary for the lending institutions to continue being in existence. Sporting activities are necessary for some people to unwind after a day’s work. For some people, entertainment is more or less the same as sport. In this case, people depend on sport for good entertainment. Proper relaxation after work has been found to boost the productivity of an individual. Good productivity of workers is desired by many companies. To travel to another country, one needs a passport. The passport enables a traveler to get into another country easily and legally. The existence of the passport is pegged on the need by people to travel to another country. If people were to stop traveling abroad, passports would not exist. The immigration department owes its existence in part to people traveling in and out of the country. Good infrastructure enables ease of travel between countries and within the country. Vehicles are bought because there is a need for transportation and the presence of at least some road network. On the other hand, existence of roads and the need for better and faster transport enables the sale of vehicles. The functionalist theory, therefore, presupposes that everything happens for a reason. It claims that everything in our social environment is a complex whole that has constituent parts.