Essays on Focus

The article presents a detailed analysis of Regulatory Focus Theory. Its summary helps in the understanding of the theory’s concepts and possible application. The theory addresses ways in which people attempt the achievement of the presence of positive outcomes, and an absence of negative outcomes; the processes are promotion and prevention respectively. It shows people may exhibit differences in their chronic orientations. The article explores the regulatory perspective in reference to a multilayered model of personality (Manczak, Zapata-Gietl & McAdams, 169).
It arranges human behavior into domains such as; romantic relationships, economics, parenting and psychopathology. The study analyzes the Continue reading...

- Introduction
A compound light microscope represents two or more lens. The term compound refers to multiple or mixture. In compound light microscope built with binocular lens and objective lens. The binocular lens present near the eyepiece and objective leans near to nosepiece. The objective lens helps in enlargement of images and also to collect the light source. According to the requirement the objective lens also changes. In advanced compound light microscope the phase contrasts also possible. In earlier 1595 Zacharias Janssen invented the first light microscope using collapsing tubes. It produced a magnification of 9x. Now the magnification Continue reading...

The concept of a paradigm shift gives a means of making connections between changes that are linked to communicative language teaching. There are eight changes, which fit with the communicative language teaching paradigm shift. These are the social nature of learning, the autonomy of the learner, curricular integration, diversity, focus on meaning, individual thinking skills, teachers as co-learners and alternative assessment.
Paradigm shift in education is used to represent change. A paradigm shift takes place when we see things from a different perspective. Paradigm shifts in the twentieth Century can be due to a large shift from positivism to Continue reading...

Introduction

The current article “The Shocking Sex Secrets of Insects” by Zuk, 2013 offers a substantive review on various issues regarding insect mating. The article is primarily based on an examination of two fossilized bugs as they mated close to 165 million years ago. Notably, the article seeks to offer critical insights to biological scientists on sex as a behavioural component of insects. In exploring the mating behaviours of insects, the current article explores on sex positioning in the context of insect mating. According to the author of the current article, the article is essential because it offers crucial information Continue reading...

One of the most popular Baroque artists was Caravaggio. Look at it his painting of Biblical hero David and Goliath, and consider and answer the following questions:

Question 1

What point in the story of David and Goliath does Caravaggio choose to focus on? How does this compare to the images of David made by Donatello, Michelangelo, and / or Bernini?

Response 1

Caravaggio chose to focus on the moment of victory as David defeated Goliath, and it is focused on both David and Goliath. David’s victory transformed him from a shy boy to a strong man. One thing that is unique Continue reading...

Introduction

Global business environment is placing more and more pressure on the organizational ability to address diversity in the company. The reality shows that cultural, racial and social diversity along with geographical disperse of the companies creates new and, yet, not fully explored field in Human Resource Management (HRM), Leadership and Management studies. Modern considerations on the selection and recruitment processes that call for specific cross-cultural management capabilities outline the direction in which leadership and management practices have been and will continue to evolve in the near future (Sims, 2007). Team work and leadership practices in this field are one Continue reading...

Improving large format printing in Marketing Advantage

Introduction
Marketing advantage is a private company (family owned), based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The major activities of the company include vehicle wrap which is mainly vehicle sales advertising, contract printing done on behalf of external marketing companies which involves customized printing on small marketing type items and lastly , large format printing done on behalf of local companies and national resellers which include printing of flags, banners, signs, tents, giant inflatable and tradeshow displays. All the operations of the company currently takes place on a 19,000 square facility and a total of thirty employees who are both Continue reading...

Light is the cause of revelation that allows us to realize very simple yet magnificent ways of nature. The main event triggered by its presence is the passing of the day into the night. While twilight is a natural phenomenon, its effect can be created through the imagination of art. Such a creation incorporates color and portrays serenity and a sense of calmness. In such an event as would be artificially influenced by structures, the lighting invokes quietness. It may be viewed I a well created structure such as the one used by James Turell to allow the viewer Continue reading...

Crux is the most important aspect that needs to be focused on in the project. This is the central aspect of the project that should be solved in order for the project to be solved effectively. For complete and effective solving of the project, it is important to understand the parameters of the project and isolate the most important things in the project. These isolated things in the project form the most important aspects of the project (Gido, & Clements, 2012).
It is important for project managers to determine the cruxes of the project. One reason for this is that Continue reading...

Undeniably, business and business people are among the most important in the world. Businesses are regarded as important because they the economy going, as well as, providing funds required for loans and other important projects. Governments from all over the world get involved in the economic and social affairs of theirs citizens. The government regulates the business in their countries in order to avoid declining economic rates of their countries. There are several reasons as to why a business should participate in politics such as providing funds for the government. On the other hand, there are also other reasons Continue reading...

The issue of marijuana taxation is one of the heavily debated in United States and other parts of the world. Marijuana should be taxed like any other products in the market. The essence of taxing marijuana is based on the fact that it earns revenue, funds the regulation strategies of marijuana, advance marijuana in the globe, as well as making it difficult to repeal but, others assert that taxation of marijuana should not be allowed based on the fact that other states and nations have not even legalized the substance. It is worth noting that marijuana taxation has become Continue reading...

Background

The book rental company rents books throughout out USA through its various branches. The records of the company are organized in the following manner –

- Every employee is given a staff number which is unique.
- The name, position and salary of every staff member are kept on record.

Branches –

- Every branch has a unique number.
- The address of the Branch including street, city, state and zip code.
- Telephone Number of the branch

Books –

- A Catalog Number which uniquely identifies a book
- Book Number – the ISBN code of the book
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Article Review

This article titled “4 Principles of marketing in the digital age” was written by Greg Satell and appeared in the Forbes magazine on the 16th of April 2013. It gives pointers to marketers on how to cope with the ever changing face of marketing especially in the digital age.
The second principle is “Use Innovation Teams to Identify, Evaluate and Activate Emerging Opportunities”. This principle will enable marketers to tap into new potential and stay ahead of the competition through taking advantage of new opportunities. Greg, however, advices companies to first test all innovations that come their way before Continue reading...

Natuurlik Fresh Pressed Remedies

I am deciding to open the Natuurlik Fresh Pressed Remedies. This will be operated as a Sole Proprietorship Business. The reason I choose to operate under sole proprietorship is that it is the easiest and cheapest way for me to go. All profits will flow directly to the owner, and this business is subject to fewer regulations. The Natuurlik Fresh Pressed Remedies cannot compete based on profit only. This is the reason it will focus on meeting customers' expectations and core competencies. It will focus on achieving the customer expectations for the excellent quality of the Natuurlik Fresh Pressed Continue reading...

In most cases, the analysis of our actions is mostly based on the outcome. The deontological and teleological theories bring out analysis on the actions and the outcome. In fact, the two theories focus on the philosophy that deals with wrong and right. Proper understanding of both theories is achieved through clear focus of what ethics is all about. A deontological theory focuses on adherence to independent moral duties and roles. The act and rule forms of deontological theories determine the judgment people make. Act-deontological theory focuses on basic judgments of obligations. In this case, individuals must decide on Continue reading...

The current discourse would present the findings solicited from a group of nine people who expressed their respective views on the mobile service providers being used in Canada. From the nine people included in the focus group, three (3) reported using Virgin; two (2) use Telus; only one (1) was a user of Fido; while the rest, a total of three (3) use Rogers.
The responses to the question “how do customers like the company (mobile service providers) they are with” were diverse. To summarize the comments and inputs, the tabular presentation below would effectively capture the highlights of Continue reading...

BUSINESS WRITING MEMO

The major aim of this memo is to explain how business consultation should be done . Since the memo shall be focusing on consulting field, importance of Business consulting career will be considered.
Background: Having chosen presentation as a carrier, the most and effective means of achieving it is by proper practice of the career. Business consulting is the focus in my career and has many merits when well prepared to the customers. Proper presentation will encourage customers to inquire more about the Business, and from that attraction, they will be able to be prospective customers of the business.
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Improving large format printing in Marketing Advantage

Introduction
Marketing advantage is a private company (family owned), based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The major activities of the company include vehicle wrap which is mainly vehicle sales advertising, contract printing done on behalf of external marketing companies which involves customized printing on small marketing type items and lastly , large format printing done on behalf of local companies and national resellers which include printing of flags, banners, signs, tents, giant inflatables and tradeshow displays. All the operations of the company currently takes place on a 19,000 square facility and a total of thirty employees who are both Continue reading...

Total quality lacks most in small businesses. Priority conflicts and resources contention in combinational create a barrier to excellence of the business. There is a limited ability to cover customers against waste and error. Business and quality planning are synonymous in a small business environment. There are several advantages that small businesses enjoy in comparison with large businesses. The management of these small businesses can capitalize on such advantages as a vital springboard for initiating a quality program.
Small businesses need to integrate the three elements of success of a business to form a three-principle framework for an effective Continue reading...

Thesis

This Article is on heavily debated issue of DWYL (Do What You Love) by Miya Tokumitsu. Writing for Jacob Magazine she discussed how DWYL is the official motivational slogan for employees of our time, but embracing this mantra is more dependent on the person’s socio-economic status. The issue with DWYL is that it devaluates work rather than salvation that includes dehumanization of majority of labourers. Straining yourself over finding your key to success can become a futile exercise and if you haven’t found the passion you can, chose to live a normal life like many do and Continue reading...

Introduction

Present document aims to enact the research of academic and business literature, related to the history, evolution and current organizational profiles of two organizations – Eastman Kodak and Fujifilm. Both companies are well-recognized and considered pioneers in image innovation and continue improvement practices. The analysis will look at the leadership and management approaches to innovation and draw parallels between two organizations under review. Additional research will touch upon other critical success factors that brought the companies to the current situation and the impact of corporate Social Responsibility (CS) practices on the profitability and productive capacity of the organizations. The culmination Continue reading...

1. Blackberry's current strategic situation is that of a company which is undergoing a period of transition. The company, facing years of heightened competition from tech giants Apple and Samsung, simply could not remain competitive as people embraced the concept that the aforementioned tech giants brought them. Blackberry, or RIM as it was known then, was reliant solely on phones that had physical keyboards, and the main selling point was instant messaging through the famed BBM. However, even though a lot of loyal consumers of RIM continue to stick with the company, the advances in technology that Apple and Continue reading...

Ever since I was a child, I was somehow passionate about cars. My mother would tell me that she would go buy me toy cars when I was three years old and I would enjoy driving them all round the house not minding where or the effects of my after destruction. My father would drive me in his car and I would enjoy it and every time I would see my father leave for the house, I would know that he is going to the car and I would follow him running so as he would drive with me. Continue reading...

Effective communication plays a vital role in the change management process, and all changes are bound to fail without an effective communication strategy. Most stakeholders including customers and employees resist major changes in the existing operating procedures and processes. The resistance to change stems from the uncertainty, anxiety, stress, and expectations related to the changed processes. Individuals believe that they can suffer through these changes and this would negatively affect their organizational performance. However, effective communication can alleviate the factors that lead to resistance and anxiety. Communicating with the stakeholders of the organization enables the management to remove any Continue reading...

Management

In order for Chuck Keown to accomplish the changes he envisions, five important activities and resources would aid the process. These five elements include supporting an unlimited mix of standard products, becoming a process focus manufacturer, diversifying the selling centers, targeting consumer preferences and take orders directly from the consumers.

Supporting Unlimited Mix of Standard Products

Supporting an unlimited mix off standard products would include manufacturing products that consist of variant styles and offered in predetermined sizes. If such changes are made, Chuck will enable the LWT to produce the products in required batches depending on the size combination and the popularity of every style. Continue reading...

Literary work forms one of the major cultural influences and expressions of any society. Through literature, a society can posit its position on various issues and can attempt to influence others to see issues from their perspectives. Under such circumstances, any appreciation of a piece of literature requires the reader critically to examine the underlying structure that has influenced the writer. It is while viewing a piece of work with reference to the author that two major continental approaches arise. In structuralism, the various element of people’s culture (including literature) are viewed with reference to a larger over-arching Continue reading...

In this article Douglas Ross talks about applying the principles of effective leadership as defined by Stephen Covey to the realm of project management. These principles focus on three main stages in the development of any successful leader. Independence, that is moving away from being dictated to by events and relationships and instead taking charge of them. Interdependence, which involves obtaining the maximum possible utility out of your team through ensuring their effective function and communication, and finally committing to a continuing emphasis on this improvement through training, mentorship, and a renewed focus on mental improvement.
One of the Continue reading...

It is very difficult to overcome the behavior of an uncooperative and challenging person during negotiations because of their obsession to dominate the discussion. However, understanding the rules of negotiations presents viable options for overcoming such a challenge. First of all, it is imperative to exercise self-control. Stressful situations result in tension and lose of control. People respond to such situations by either sticking back of terminate the negotiations. However, the best approach to handling such emotions is to focus on the issue of discussion with an open mind. Avoid getting emotional by getting breaks in between the discussion ( Continue reading...

Prostitution in Spain is tremendously rampant. It is worth noting that the aspect of prostitution in the Spanish constitution is not illegalized. The only thing that is illegal is pimping. There is mush tolerance of prostitution in Spain. These are attributed to the fact that it existed through the 17th century during the medieval period. In critical analysis, prostitution in Spain is a problem. The prostitutes are working in various parties of the country following the high demand from men. Everywhere from clubs, to roadside restaurants prostitution is a practice that is permitted by law. In critical analysis, prostitution Continue reading...

Florence Nightingale metaparadigms have fundamental aspects on the healthcare programs that emerged in the 19th century and have been in use in the current world. Nightingale was a strong proponent of anti-contagionism that held that for effective control of the spread of diseases, the society ought to remove filth from the local places and leaving the infected people and commerce alone. Such is the basic focus of the health practices that tragedy disease control by targeting the causative agent and the transmitters of the diseases. She advanced her theory on four parts. This paper focuses on the health part.
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Introduction

The case study will focus on Pankaj et al (2004) and David, B. Y & Renee, K (2013), articles published in Harvard Business School, journal, to review and discuss Wal-Mart’s operations capabilities and way forward.
Wal-Mart as an organization is a story of astonishing success in terms of revenues and the way it has touched lives through its products and services made Forbes declare the company in March 2003, as the largest and most admired American company.

Wal-Mart’s strategy in the discount retailing industry

The strategy of Wal-Mart is affixed on differentiated pricing, cost leadership, strong distribution, inventory management and most importantly in tandem with the Continue reading...

Business Plan

The target market for the multifunctional Pulz smart watch is the new generation and also consumers who are looking for newer experiences in terms of technology.
The focus of the marketing analysis is on creating a more tailored involvement with the new smart watch brand and create connectivity in terms of the features and also an emotive connect in terms of its utilization.
Companies such as Apple have been able to draw millions of dollars by generating a big idea and then executing it in a manner that excites potential and targeted consumers.
The focus of the Pulz in Continue reading...

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Introduction

Adolescence is a crucial period for the developments of behaviors and lifestyles. Often being obese and overweight are foremost widespread health problems among adolescents that result in declined physical activity. Few studies noticed that during this period of life involvement in sport, and physical activity is decreased. Casey with coworkers studied broadly to identify the reason of this decline in their paper “Using a Socioecological Approach to Examine Participation in Sport and Physical Activity Among Rural Adolescent Girls.” The research area was based on qualitative analysis with Continue reading...

Everykey is a universal access device that accesses anything that requires a password. The key is Bluetooth enabled to allow easy and quick access to electronics that have been protected by a password. The device uses military grade encryption. The device has had several competitors such as Nymi, Unikey, and Passban. Therefore, to make sure that this brand remains at the top of the market, several factors have to be considered.
The products should be the main concern of the company. The company should, therefore, focus more on the improving the products so that they can take a bigger Continue reading...

Orson Welles’s famous “Citizen Kane” was shot in 1941 and got the Oscar award for the Best Writing. The film is significant for its characters’ acting, editing, the story itself and the makeup which helped the actors to transform from young people to the old ones. The story is told in non-linear order with a lot of flashbacks. The movie starts with the end. As for the cinematography, the spectator pays his attention to the montage technique: a good example is the director’s depicting of Kane’s relationships with both his wives – they are shot alone either Continue reading...

Research design

This refers to the plan, structure and format of any scientific or statistical work. It serves the purpose of guiding the researcher in his study and will set out the framework to be used. Research design will basically cover the data collection process, tools of collecting such data, how the tools will be used to collect data and how to analyze the collected data into a useful form (Gosling, 2014). A problem will be raised by researcher in which he will carry out his course study to draw an answer through collecting data (Meyer, et al, 2012).
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“Casablanca” by Michael Curtiz is an anti-Nazi film based on the play. The romantic drama of 1942 starring Ingrid Bergman represents an outstanding example of interesting methods in cinematography. “Casablanca” is a black and white film with high-key lighting and mostly deep focus (except for the close-up scenes with the main characters where shallow focus is used). To make the eyes of the main female character sparkle, the director used softening gauze filter and catch lights. This method gave the effect of the nostalgic and sad glance. The director uses normal lens, so the perspective is normal and the Continue reading...

The article talks about racism that was shown in YouTube (Cross, 2013). Racism has been a great concern in the United States in the recent years. An increase in racial abuse targeted to individuals on social media was associated with black people affected the most. They are not afraid of the law on their racial stands. The article talks about Francesca Ramsey, who has a YouTube channel where she posts her videos for people to watch. She has stated that only one of her nearly 200 videos is on race. When she hosted a meet up with the fans Continue reading...

Introduction

Fragmentation is one of the major issues that have crippled the healthcare system in the United States. Health care is a critical area in the lives of Americans. Thus, decisions relating to health care cannot be left to one person. Individual decisions may lack a whole perspective and may result to wrong decisions that may result to loss of life. Fragmentation is very high and tackling it may prove to be difficult. Most professionals in healthcare may suggest the complete removal of defragmentation as the very best solution to the problem. However, such a move may affect some of Continue reading...

Thesis Proposal

The purpose of this research is to analyze and suggest the potential legal and social solutions that are imperative for the purpose of securing rights of those who are orphaned in Islamic countries on account of ongoing civil and political unrest. The research will be structured in the form of five chapters that shall effectively cover the objective of this research.

CHAPTER 1

In this chapter, I am going to analyze in detail the political turmoil and civil unrest in Syria and the consequent burgeoning orphan issues. I will highlight how the ongoing crises have impacted the turmoil in the social Continue reading...