Essays on Cushion

Chapter III

This chapter will review the background of Real Property Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In order to lay the foundation for comparisons in subsequent chapters, the elements of the Saudi judicial system and real property law will be reviewed. The background information pertaining to Saudi Arabia will feature the judicial court system, the property rights and real property ownership. A review of the current mortgage law in Saudi Arabia will be analyzed as well as possible reform to include the application of anti-deficiency laws.

Introduction

Saudi Arabia is governed by a monarchy. Its current legal system under the ...

The minimum wage debate is an issue that the government, employers, and employees contend with. For a long time, the minimum wage has remained the same, increasing the concerns as to whether it rightfully compensates workers. Whether to increase minimum wage is an economical concern as well as an ethical concern with different stakeholders involved. To decide on whether to increase the minim wage or to adopt a multi-faceted approach, the paper will apply the utilitarian, justice and common good frameworks.

Does increasing the minimum wage offer equality?

The low and stagnant minimum wage has contributed to the huge gap between the rich and the poor ( ...

Introduction

Organizations, companies, educational institutions, and governments, face different challenges and threats every day, and the need to plan for undesirable future events is a critical requirement for any organization (Berg, 2010, p.80) There are times when the risk factors are unforeseen, catching the organization by surprise. Other instances are beyond human control, like disaster strikes and natural phenomena. In most cases, however, the risk areas are known, and management carries out the task of planning for the risk by creating contingency plans or determining ways to avert the risk. In extreme cases, the organization might choose to absorb the ...

Introduction

The ability to concurrently develop a product and its supply chain is a major competence in manufacturing industries. When the tow activities get undertaken efficiently at the same time, massive returns are bound to get derived. Proper design ensures that goods produced have the highest quality possible. High quality guarantees customer satisfaction and improves the brand name and legacy. Suitable supply chains, on the other hand, ensure that goods and services reach the customers on time. They also provide that the cost of supply is greatly diminished and saves the company revenue. However, in the auto-manufacturing industry, this ability ...

Aircraft Cabin Safety

Accidents are complex systems that happen when multiple failures and factors accumulate and finally blow out of proportion. The failures and factors that accumulate are jointly sufficient to cause various types of accidents. Aircraft systems are complex systems that have the potential multi-causal conditions. The conditions rarely arise but when they do they create a possible trajectory for an accident. Most of the factors that cause these accidents are always present way before they are triggered and an accident occurs. Additionally, most of them are actually triggered by the organization of the system itself due to its design, the ...

(A case for a parent firm in a net oil exporting country with subsidiaries in a net importing country that has free market economy, politically stable, positive currency speculation and possibility of government defaulting on its debt)

Oil Prices and Exchange Rate

Oil price dynamics have a bearing on the ability of multinational to precisely model the future exchange rates. In most instances, in order to manage the foreign exchange rate risk that the firm is exposed in the international business arena, most multinational will hedge against the risks that are associated with exchange rate fluctuations. As a result, these multinationals minimize the possible ...

Appreciation of Art - Hamlet

Artist: - Angel PlanellsNationality: SpanishDate: 1938 Title: Hamlet Genre: Surrealism Medium: Oil paint on canvas Size: 39 3/4 x 37 3/8 in. (101 x 95 cm) About Angel Planells Angel Planells was born in 1901 in Cadaqués en and lived the majority of his life in Barcelona where he lived all of his life. He was an introverted man who was motivated by his dreams and imagination. He was a close friend of Salvador Dalí. He participated in a number of Surrealist Exhibitions with fellow artists such as Miró, Spaniards Dalí, and Oscar Domínguez. He died in ...

Egyptian Revival and Bauhaus

(History of Design Object) (Word Count) Ancient Egypt is one of the four ancient civilizations of the world and is also recognized as the oldest kingdom on the Earth. There are a number of alluring attractions in Egypt including the Pyramids on the Valley of the Kings and the well-known Great Sphinx. Those internationally renowned historical sites were constructed during the era of ancient Egyptian civilization extended from the first waterfall of Nile River to the Delta area. This civilization continued from the Tasa Culture (5000 BC) till the Arab conquest of Egypt (614 AD). The culture of ancient ...

Introduction

Following the drops witnessed with the overall prices within the oil industry, it has been recorded that majority of the dependent industries have been reported devaluation in both their asset bases and their stock items. This is the suggestion of the Bushee and Miller (2013) on presenting the oil industry as one industry that is heavily depended upon by a majority of the sectors within commerce and industrialization. Suggestively, this is true based on the use of oil within the manufacturing sector, the energy and allied sectors, the transport sectors, and production industries. With this highlighted, the effect of ...

The railroaded fabric’s design runs horizontally across while up the bolt’s pattern runs up the fabric roll. It is important to notice the difference as the positioning of the fabric may lead to changes in design appearance. Knife-edge is the method of uniting pieces of fabric; welting is the process in which a cord wrapped in fabric is inserted into the stitch, while boxing is the completely covered fabric strip from the front and cushion sides.

In-the-muslin refers to the pieces of furniture decorated in plain white muslin cloth.

Upholstered furniture has two different ways of attaching the cushions onto the wooden framework. For instance, if customers wanted a secure ...

Summary and Analysis

Piedmont Healthcare and its subsidiaries own and function as a network of hospitals, physician offices, and speciality centers. Piedmont Healthcare, formerly known as Piedmont Medical Center, was found in 1905 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Profitability

They reflect the effectiveness of the operating decisions on the company’s financial position. Total margin measures the total profitability of the business as a percentage of the total revenues. Since this margin includes both the operating and non-operating income, it will reflect a wrong picture if the non-operating income outweighs the operating income. The organization had maintained a total margin range of ...

The business environment is dynamically changing corporate strategy is concerned with understanding as well choosing and implementing, the strategy or strategies that an organization follow. The organization direction and broad purpose which is articulated and understood and are summarized in the form of the mission statement. Strategic management incorporates major changes of direction for the whole business, such as diversification and growth overseas. This helps in controlling the diversifications and changes in an organization which resonates from the company structure. This improves on company growth and maximizes on profits.

Corporate strategy

As the business Progresses, a Company may need to use strategic ...

Literature Review: Body Armor Overview

Literature Review: Body Armor Overview - Body Armor: Introduction - History

In modern times, security forces and military personnel use body armor to mitigate the likelihood of serious injury while engaged in their professional activities. However, the use of body armor is by no means a new phenomenon. From the earliest times that man developed weapons, he has also produced means of providing protection against weapons wielded by others, including the use of body armor. Early man used comparatively primitive methods, but as civilizations developed and techniques advanced, body armor evolved. Whilst the soldiers of ancient Greece ...

- My Topic Is: How To Train A Dog - General Purpose: The general purpose of the speech is to make the difficult task of dog training easier on new dog owners. - Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech, the audience will feel more confident when it comes to training dogs. They will feel as though they have a better idea of how to get started, and have a better understanding of how to assert power over their dog in a firm, but loving way. - Central Idea/Thesis: Training a dog can be difficult, but with patience and ...

Literature Review: Body Armor Overview

Literature Review: Body Armor Overview

- Body Armor: Introduction

- History

In modern times, security forces and military personnel use body armor to mitigate the likelihood of serious injury while engaged in their professional activities. However, the use of body armor is by no means a new phenomenon. From the earliest times that man developed weapons, he has also produced means of providing protection against weapons wielded by others, including the use of body armor. Early man used comparatively primitive methods, but as civilizations developed and techniques advanced, body armor evolved. Whilst the soldiers of ancient Greece used shields ...

MANAGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING

Following the recent unfortunate post-election skirmishes in the country that has gone on for a while now, the economy has greatly been affected. This has led to an economic slowdown whose ripple effects has hit our company and caused drastic changes in the operational activities in the company which if not dealt with prudently will destabilize and jeopardize the great success witnessed over the years of the company’s existence. It is to this effect that I have called this meeting with you (managers and supervisors) to disseminate information regarding the current company position given the situation at hand. The ...

I agree with the assertion by a section of scholars that violent sporting behavior has been in the rise in recent years. Christopher Cushion and Robyn Jones, of the Sociology of Sport Journal, explain that Sports are guided by the principles of sportsmanship that are geared towards making sure that players understand how to treat each other and how to handle victory and failure. The dual explain that “social interaction lies at the heart of the coaching process Such dealings are not limited to isolated conversations between coach and athlete” (Cushion & Jones 142). It is through the coaching ...

The Four Seasons Hotels is a chain of hotels with an international presence in major cities of the world. The hotels target various hoteliers through a comprehensive provision of services that range from hotel meals, accommodations, conferences, meetings and seminars, catering services, parties, among other hotelier products. In this paper we shall look at six specific examples of the branches which include Dublin, Sydney, Singapore, Istanbul, Jakarta and Milano. It is illustrative to note that all the mentioned hotels are located in the Middle East or Europe. These continents form the list of continents believed to have a robust economy that may ...

Introduction

Dell Inc. is leading computer companies in the world. Michael Dell founded this computer company in 1984. The company develops, sell, and support a wide array of products in the computer industry. In the Fortune 500 list, Dell Inc. is at position 41 (Shetty, 2010). In the computing industry, Dell Inc. comes third after the giant Hewett Packard (HP) and Lenovo. The history of Dell’s computer company borders on the business model developed by this entrepreneur. For over 28 years the company has been operating, it has attracted the interest of considerable population of consumers across the globe. The ...

Stigma and discrimination continue to be a problem in society, especially when it comes to issues of same-sex marriages. Same sex marriages, even if they are acceptable by law have not been fully embraced by the society. The situation is made worse when it comes to handling older adults who fall under the category of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT). These older adults have for the longest time experienced disparities on matters of health, more especially in the areas of access to health care, mental health, HIV/AIDS as well as chronic physical conditions. There is a wide range of physical ...

Introduction

In a free market structure, the price of commodities is determined by the market forces of demand and supply. Price determination, which is either a reduction or an increment, is determined by the availability of goods and services and the availability of demand in the market. When the commodities supplied are higher than the quantity demanded, prices are likely to be lower whereas when the demand is greater than supply, the prices of goods are likely to be higher. An equilibrium price was attained when the rate of quantity required is equal to the amount provided in the market. On the ...

Introduction

The USA criminal justice system refers to all the local, federal and state public agencies that handle all crime-related matters. The agencies treat suspects, defendants, and even convicted criminals. All the bureaus are interdependent as the decisions of one agency affects the other agencies. The major components of the justice system include the courts, police departments, and the correction facilities. Moreover, the fundamental structure of the system stems from the judicial, legislative and executive wings of the government. Assess the Impact of Globalization on the U.S. Criminal Justice System. Globalization refers to the integration of various global ...

- Investment analysis of the Emirate Airline - The University - [Instructor’s Name here] - Table of Contents - Financial highlights analyses, 2010-2014 .. 02 - Horizontal analyses 02 - Vertical analyses 04 - SWOT analysis .. 04 - Cash flow analyses, 2010-2014 . 06 - Cash flow statements analyses 06 - Profitability position 08 - Liquidity position 08

Horizontal analyses The four-year revenue growth of Emirates Airlines was 90.4 percent, or an average annual growth of 22.5 percent. This growth performance is moderately high and impressive ...

Integrated case analysis

Introduction Strategic management refers to the ability of managers to execute a collection of strategic policies in order to outsmart their rivals in the regional and global market. It is an intellectual approach by the management where they review their current performance and devise strategies to improve on effectiveness and profitability to seize competitive advantage over their rivals. Ford motor company has had a series of ups and downs in the automotive industry due to advanced technology and increased competition. The situation has prompted the management to review its strategic plan with intent to regain its market share and retain a strong ...

Elizabeth Villanueva

Evidence Base Practice Abstract Tuberculosis is a bacterial caused disease which majorly affects the respiratory system with its effects with time, affecting the body and the entire immune system. Tuberculosis in this age of HIV/AIDs is a major opportunistic disease which if not detected early can exacerbate the health of a patient with HIV/AIDS (National Tuberculosis Conference (Bangladesh), Hossain, S, & National Anti-Tuberculosis Association of Bangladesh, 2009). Immigrants have traditionally been the most vulnerable groups when it comes to tuberculosis. Immigrants globally have been a hot bed for the deadly disease. The level of exposure of Tuberculosis among immigrants around the globe ...

International Sale Documents

Introduction Right paperwork and documentation during importation and exportation is very crucial. Inaccurate or lack of documents can lead to many inconveniences that may include delays, increase in trade costs and rejected deals. When participating in international trade, it is crucial to ensure the right documentation is applied. The correct type of documentation plays a very significant role in both receiving and making payments. By following the right paperwork, the risks facing the customer paying for the goods are reduced. The risk of the supplier failing to deliver the goods or services is also reduced. With the right documented ...

Introduction

For a business to succeed and gain a higher market niche than its competitors, strategic management is necessary. This task is mandated to a panel of strategic managers who frequently assess the market performance of a company’s products and make the necessary decisions to maintain or improve its performance. Market simulation is therefore a strategic approach that is used by managers. It involves assessing a situation to find the reasons behind the current results and planning the probable approach to mitigate the menace of the situation.

Quarter 1 and 2

Quarter1 Vita computers is a company that has a wide experience of producing and supplying computers and its peripherals ...

Introduction:

The Buddhist deity and the afterlife are two important elements of the Buddhist religion and this is represented in the two images which are being studied here. The Buddhist deity Simhavaktra Dakini is an important figure in this religion and lore since she has great powers when putting people on the right path. On its part the Bactrian camel figure personified hard work and thrift and builds a passage towards a successful afterlife. The Simhavaktra can be compared to the bodhisattva which is another imposing figure in Buddhsit lore from the Heian period. Both figures have similar aspects and also demonstrate ...

Question 1 CRP is required by the banks to hedge its interest rate exposure for a minimum amount and period. Which of the hedging instruments would you advise CRP to choose and why? (50 marks) At normal interest rate, Expected probability of risk is 0.87x0.5=0.435 At higher interest rate, expected probability of risk is 1.385x0.25=0.34625 At lower interest rate, expected probability of risk is 1.1175x0.25=0.2794 The probability of the risk occurring is lower at the lower interest rating therefore the company should take the option at lower interest rate. The scenario with the lower interest should ...

Introduction4

Social Security Expenditures: A Historical Perspective5 Social Security Payment System.7 Dependency Ratio..8 Income Distribution among the Aged Population..9

Structure of Social Security Tax, Employers & Employees Contribution.9

Structure of Social Security Benefits10 Retirement Age and Benefits11 Conclusion11 List of Figures and Tables Dependency Ratio in Germany over time13 Introduction Germany is a federal state. Federalism entails assigning tasks to those layers of the government which are best fit to solve them. For example, issues of local nature are decentralised to the local level, where relevant information is most likely to be available and local preferences can be voiced. Municipalities are ...

Analysis

South west airlines has been in operation for quite a period to master most of the industry norms, operational pitfalls as well best ways to maximize revenues out the prevailing market conditions.

The following has been points of strength for the company

Cost consciousness: It has been highlighted that one of the key operational ideals of South West Airlines is keeping costs as low as possible. The following has been the key areas of cost reduction.

Using internet ticket booking instead of the traditional agents located in the company’s operational strongholds (Alberth, 2010).

Internet ticketing has been touted as one of the cost drivers in most of the service industry. It is ineffective to use agencies in the current market trends due to various reasons, as ...

Article 1

What is the ethical Issue? This article was published by Alan W. Dowd in the December 2011 issue of The American Legion Magazine. The article relates to the growing interest among various countries such as the US, Russia, Canada, Sweden and the Nordic countries in the Arctic region. For all these countries the driving factor is the energy reserves in terms of oil and gas found in the Arctic region. Other factors which make it attractive for countries to wish to control the Arctic region include security and shipping economics because the Northwest Passage in the Arctic can ...

The Four Seasons Hotels is a chain of hotels with an international presence in major cities of the world. The hotels target various hoteliers through a comprehensive provision of services that range from hotel meals, accommodations, conferences, meetings and seminars, catering services, parties, among other hotelier products. This Literature Review focuses on six branches, which include Dublin, Sydney, Singapore, Istanbul, Jakarta and Milano. All the mentioned hotels are either located in the Middle East or Europe. These listed continents have a robust economy that might not wallow to changes in the world economic climate. I am going to analyse how the ...

Introduction

In the operation of a system, organization or machine, the extent of success lies in its ability to produce the highest possible results within a specified period of time (Boyer & Verman, 2009). This effectiveness focuses on the capacity which is the quality of work done in a defined period of time. This paper explores the differences between peak capacity and effective capacity in relation to production levels. It weighs the various strengths and weaknesses presented by each capacity. A case study of capacity cushions for airlines explores both concepts according to Sasaki (2008). It also expresses how the two capacities can complement ...

Question One

The deadly economic crisis that hit the US since the year 2007 placed several challenges to bank institutions that had not been experienced for several years. This called for the Federal Reserve under the watch of Federal Government to come up with innovative ways of addressing this threat so as to prevent further worsening of the situation. To tame liquidity and counter credit crisis stimulus packages and policies came to play. These included promotion of public understanding of Fed’s inflation objective to avoid development of deflationary expectations, issued guidance on expected future course of the new policy interest ...

Evaluating Contracts

What are the benefits and drawbacks of fixed-price contracts from the perspective of a contractor?

A fixed price contract is one that the government pays a fixed amount without any adjustments. It does not consider the actual costs that the contractor will incur in completing the contract. This contract is appropriate when reasonable market prices are easily determinable in advance. This type of contract is also applicable when supplying standard issue goods such as military contingencies. The prices of such items are determinable and fixed at the beginning to the end of the contact. The contract has the following characteristics, ...

Unfair Exploitation of Child Labor

Introduction Child labor is defined as all those work that affect children’s life in terms of health and their education. Other instances where children help their parents in running errands at home do not qualify as child labor. When the activities involved is positive then we cannot say it is child labor rather it enhances the skills of the child. Child labor has a long historical background dating back to the colonization time when there was slave trade. Industrial revolution contributed to the relocation of people to urban areas where child labour was preferred in many factories because ...

Foreign Direct Investment of Adidas

Undeniably, Adidas is one of the largest and leading companies in the delivery of sporting goods and apparel. The company supplies its products through three different brands Reebok, Adidas, and TaylorMade-adidas Golf (Datamonitor, 2010). The company is headquartered in Herxogenaurach, Germany and primarily the company undertakes its operations through more than 170 subsidiaries located in the US, Asia, Australia, and Europe. However, several regional headquarters assist in the management of business operations of particular regions of operations (Datamonitor, 2010). The strong brands manufactured by the company are responsible for enhancing the company’s market position. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is ...

CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Question one.

Change management can be ideally looked at from two angles (Hiatt, 2011). One of the perspectives involves the individuals who are implementing the change in the specified organization. The other perspective involves the recipient of the conducted management change. The personal view of change management differs to a large extent especially if one is the executive who is demanding the alterations and the other case scenario of the frontline employee. This is because the frontline employee might even be uncertain why a management change is even necessary. There are various critical elements in the factor of change management. They ...

Abstract The trade off theory advocates that the management consider the trade off between the benefits resulting from tax shields verses costs, such as bankruptcy costs, interest costs and agency costs among others. The ability of management to obtain external financing is determined by size of company, profitability, opportunities for growth among other factors. The trade off theory indicates that the management gears at obtaining all the benefits associated with external financing. The M and M theory (1963) has the argument that changing the capital structure may not make the share holder any better off. The contradiction of ...

Question 1

The terminology business cycle is used to denote the fluctuations in the economy in production or any other economic activities over a given period of time. These fluctuations occur around a long-term expansion trend and often involve changes over time between periods of high and vigorous growth and periods of relative stagnation (Tvede, 2006, p 7). The components of a business cycle include boom, recession and recovery. Boom refers to the economic period where businesses are experiencing large sales which results in high profit margins. During this period, the levels of employment are relatively high (Freiber, J. & Freiberg, K., 2007, p 41). Business ...