Essays on Motor Vehicle

Abstract

This paper tends to highlight the history of automobiles and their impact on society today. This paper will discuss how what motivated the development of automobiles while also stating down the history of automobiles from the traditional and mechanical automotive used years back to the more modern electronic automobiles in use today. The impact of automobiles on society today cannot be understated with the rapid advancements in technology leading to the production of the brilliant machines. But with every advancement brings both negative and positive impacts on society and this paper will discuss these factors in a broader way. ...

When it comes to weather related hazards, a major problem that my city often faces is that of tornadoes. Now fortunately, this is something that only happens in the spring time. However, when it does occur, major issues can occur. This not only relates to homes being destroyed, but sometimes, because of the tornadoes, there is also flooding too. The reason this happens, is because of the fire hydrants that burst from the impact that the tornadoes end up producing. Moreover, tornadoes can also cause massive gas leaks as well. Now, this all depends on how impactful and large ...

Introduction

The case study is about Ford Motor Company and its product warranty program. The company is a large American car manufacturer and seller globally. In 1987, Ford Motors went through a tremendous change in its external business environment as a result of the announcements that were made by its primary competitors regarding their new policies on product warranty. These changes in the policies may adversely impact not only the company’s sales, as well as, market but also other important departments of manufacturing e.g. quality assurance, dealer networks, and extended services. As a remedy, the managers of Ford Motor ...

Introduction

The area under study in this paper is the region of Greater Brisbane. The capital city of Brisbane is the third most populous city in Australia, and has recently launched a detailed Infrastructure Plan towards 2031 to improve the city and to plan for projections of increased future population and changes in the age demographic of Greater Brisbane. Data from the recent Australian Census is not yet publically available, so data in this paper is based on the latest available figures, which in some cases are derived from the previous census in 2011, and in other cases are government ...

Introduction

Credible Parts is an automotive company that designs, assembles and sells motor vehicle parts in New York. The company prides itself on producing durable car parts that have seen the business prosper since inception. The company also sells some of its designs to its partners in the motor vehicle industry. Also, Credible parts motors rely on its dealership network to help in enhancing sells.Furthermore,the company has planned to open more branches in other states of the united states so as to benefit from the large market that has been created by the working class population in the US ...

Factors that Influence Purchasing Relationship in Automobile Industry of China

Introduction The USA, Western Europe, and Japan markets for the automobiles are almost stagnating causing an increased attention and concern to the world automotive industry. They have turned their interest in China market for cars. This is associated with the fast growing economy in China unlike that of European nations and the USA. The Chinese market for cars is indeed the turning point for all auto companies. The environment is conducive to start production in China to supply the potential markets and then export from there to other world markets. This literature will focus on the purchasing relationship in ...

U.S. Senator, Missouri

2011-Present

Personal Background Martial Status: Married to Abigail Blunt Education: B.A. History, Southwest Baptist University (1970) https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt M.A. History, Missouri State University (1972) https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt Previous Experience: Clerk of Greene County, Missouri (1972-1984) https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt Missouri Secretary of State (1985-1992) https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt President, Southwest Baptist University (1993-1996) https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt U.S. House of Representatives (1996-2010) https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt

Committee Assignments:

Appropriations Committee 2011- present https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt Commerce. Science, and Transportation Committee 2011-2016 https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt Rules and Administration Committee 2011- present (became chairman 2015) https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt Joint Committee on the Library 2015- present https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt Joint Committee on Printing 2015-present (vice chairman) https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt Committee on Armed Services 2013-2014 https://ballotpedia.org/Roy_Blunt

Sponsored Legislation

2016 https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/browse?sponsor=400034#bill_type[] ...

Autonomous Cars Inc.

Introduction Autonomous Cars Inc. is a startup motor vehicle manufacturing firm that specializes in automated or driverless cars. The firm intends to be the first to launch this type of vehicle and will, therefore, need to invest heavily in awareness creation and advertisement. In an industry characterized by renowned firms and established brands, it will be crucial to convince potential buyers to try out the novel vehicle. Moreover, the firm’s pricing mechanism must emphasize recouping of profits before other players introduce similar products, with the firm distributing its products from the manufacturing unit.

Organizations’ Background

Autonomous Cars Inc. was launched ...

Section 1

Property crime entails taking of property without involving threat or force against the victim. It includes motor vehicle theft, shoplifting, arson, larceny, burglary, as well as vandalism. Motor vehicle theft is among the common forms of property crime. There are several criminal motivations for motor vehicle theft. These include financial gain, commercial, spare parts, object to commit other crimes, as well as transportation. In most cases, those who are involved in motor vehicle theft are motivated by the financial gain (Stauffer & Bonfanti, 2006). In fact, they need money to meet their gambling, drug and alcohol addiction. Financial gains tend ...

Responses to Posts

POST 1 I agree with your statement that alcohol intoxication and the use of mobile phones while on the road are among the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents. Car accidents can be avoided with strict implementation of laws and greater fines. In 2013, over 3000 individuals died due to distracted driving (Bartlett, 2015). Hence, whenever necessary, drivers have to pull over and do their phone call/text businesses or they hang up for a while and focus on the road. In various states now, driving with a hand-held phone is considered illegal. As for drunk driving, in 2012 ...

One of Top Three Causes of Unintentional Injury Deaths

Unintentional injuries represent a set within a larger set of injuries that lead to deaths. According to ICD (International Classification of Disease), unintentional injuries contribute significantly to the causes of deaths (Murphy, Xu & Kochanek, 2013). They fall within a set of external causes of injury, and they result from various agents like crashes of motor vehicles, drowning, poisoning, and firearms (CDC, 2009). The crash of motor vehicle represents the top three causes of unintentional deaths, particularly in California where it accounts for 36.2% of all unintentional deaths that occurred between the year 2000 and 2010 (State, 2010). Unintentional injuries ...

A report on new car industry in B.C. Canada

Introduction

The automotive industry in British Columbia is majorly a service industry revolving around sales, marketing, repair and dumping of vehicles. Officially, the sector accounts for 1.9% of gross GDP (by maintaining a vehicle fleet to sustain a flow of goods and services through the province) and employs 2.3% or 45,000 people combined for both technical and corporate positions. With businesses spread across the province, the sector is primarily run by small businesses with less than 10 employees (Greg. Keenan, 2014). Owing to factors such as drifting technological changes, complex ...

I have rarely heard of unethical conduct by a juror, but I found a recent article on ctpost dated May 25, 2016, entitled “Juror dismissed after taking court exhibit” by Daniel Tepfer. In Bridgeport, Louisiana, a jury had convicted Amelia Rhodes of “possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle, reckless driving and using a motor vehicle without the owner’s permission”. The jury was set to determine the defendant’s guilt on another charge a couple days later. However, prior to determining the guilt or innocence of the defendant, the jury foreman was dismissed from the jury after ...

Law enforcement officers may have discretion in specific number of situations depending on local, state or federal laws that govern the extent and scope of application of this discretion. The law allows them freedom to make reasonable decisions as to what needs to be done in the particular situations Some of the main areas where use of discretion may be required include, inter alia, motor vehicle violations, driving under influence, drugs, domestic violence, juveniles and vice crimes. According to Bromitt and Stenning (2011), “discretion is a ubiquitous and legitimate aspect of modern policing” (p. 319). The law enforcement officers ...

One of the undisputed marvels of the modern information society is the cell phone. Indeed, not only do cell phones allow a person to communicate with others in the traditional manner of a telephone, but they also are portable computers that put the power of the internet into the palm of a person’s hands. Despite their many benefits, cell phones or the rather the activities that people use them for, can be extremely distracting and disruptive. To be sure, the fact that cell phones can be taken everywhere and provide constant and instantaneous communication’ cell phone owners tend ...

Introduction

Definition of Managerial Accounting Businesses must implement effective decisions at varying phases of growth through management accounting for a chance of a future. According to an article on the Harvard business Review, businesses mainly go through two main phases of growth: the start-up phase or the mature phase. According to Churchill and Lewis, each of these phases demand and rely on differing strategies that fulfill a need and/or takes the business to the next phase. The techniques used or applied to haul business through these phases are referred to as managerial accounting techniques. The parties responsible for reinforcing managerial ...

Senior seminar of Psychology

Fairleigh Dickinson University The main point of this paper is to discuss how Cognitive behavioral therapy can be an effective treatment for Posttraumatic stress Disorder. In today’s world we are able to see how this topic is can be relevant to our lives. Not everybody has the misfortunate of having to go through such a tough disorder. But we never know if there will be a time where it might just hit us or significant others. Therefore having knowledge of this disorder is very important especially for those people that are frequently going through tough times in their ...

Introduction

Air pollution involves the introduction of particulates and other biological molecules in the atmosphere, resulting in the death of humans, other living things and damage to other resources such as crops. It involves the interaction of different pollutants which eventually affect the environment, health, and even the climate. These pollutants are emitted almost from all economic and social activities. The most cases of air pollutants are; Sulphur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides, Particulate Matter, Ozone, Ammonia, Non-methane volatile organic compounds, carbon dioxide, lead, heterocyclic, chlorinated hydrocarbons, phenol and Methane amongst others. Emission of many air pollutants has decreased across Europe as ...

Introduction

Tesla Motors Company is an American company that designs, manufactures, and sells electric cars as well as components of electric vehicle powertrains. Tesla Motors is also a public company that trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange using the symbol TSLA. The stock exchange of the company has been recently rising tremendously. In the year 2014 the stock of the motor company rose up to nearly 70% and in the last 12 months, the figure incredibly rose up to 618%. Tesla Motor Company was founded in California's Silicon Valley and was incorporated in July 2003 by two individuals, namely Eberhard ...

Vehicles and Auto Parts Exportation to Canada

Vehicles and Auto Parts Exportation to Canada

Introduction

The products to be exported are vehicles and auto parts. They are being exported to Canada. A large percentage of imports in Canada come from the automotive imports originating from the United States. Canada spends an estimated 19 billion dollars on importing automotive from the United States (Transport Canada, 2016). Also, three quarters of the cars being used in Canada are imported from the United States. It means that Canada has a large market for the automotives. A larger percentage of the companies in the automotive industry comprise of assembling firms. The ...

A brake is a device that produces artificial resistance to the moving part of a machine to stop or slow down its motion. Any machine or its part that is in motion possesses kinetic energy. As per physical laws, energy cannot be destroyed; its form can only be transformed. The brake system converts the kinetic energy of the moving machine or part into thermal, potential or chemical energy. Brake systems are of various types utilized in different applications in industries, home appliances, vehicles, railway trains, and other sectors. This paper has focused on the brake systems used in vehicles, ...

Abstract

The legal age for alcohol consumption and the wisdom that applies to this choice has for some time been a topic that has been subject to vast research and scrutiny and this has been so because the reasons why we had taken the step to raise the drinking age to 21 do not seem to be coming true with the choice that we have made. This means that there has come a time again where we look at both sides of another choice but this time we make a decision about the lowering of the legal age for drinking ...

Introduction

Air pollution is defined as the introduction of biological molecules, particulates, and other harmful substances into the air in sufficient quantities such that they cause damage to the health of living organisms including human beings, plants, and animals and may sometimes cause death. These pollutants may also cause harm to property resulting in corrosion of buildings and causing them to crumble or destroy the environment by introducing foul odors and reducing visibility. Two different types of air pollution exist: natural or artificial, depending on the causative factors. Air pollutants are also classified into primary and secondary sources. Primary sources ...

Figure 1: Vehicle assembly plant (Source: Library of Congress, 1923)

Identification of the photograph

The photo selected shows a vehicle assembly plant. It is a digital image retrieved from the Library of Congress image gallery created on May 7, 1923. The photograph acts as a good representation of the impact of the industrial revolution to the Americans. The selection of the photo was based on its importance in revealing the readiness of the American people to practice innovations and promote growth in the process of industrialization. The United States ranks the top position regarding industrialization because of the ability of the country to ...

Introduction

Air pollution involves the introduction of particulates and other biological molecules into the atmosphere thereby resulting in the death of humans, other living things and damage to other resources like crops. It involves the interaction of different pollutants which eventually affect the environment, health and even the climate. These pollutants are emitted almost from all economic and social activities. The most cases of air pollutants are; Sulphur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides, Particulate Matter, Ozone, Ammonia, Non-methane volatile organic compounds, carbon dioxide, lead, heterocyclic, chlorinated hydrocarbons, phenol and Methane amongst others. Emission of many air pollutants has decreased across Europe as ...

1c) What were the common causes of morbidity found for both cold stress and heat stress?

Ans. The common causes of morbidity found for both cold stress and heat stress were the ambient temperature consisting of heat waves and cold spells. Geographical conditions play a vital role in determining ambient temperature. The intensity and duration of heat waves and cold waves are significant factors influencing morbidity.

2a) Using Table 1103, list one factor that you believe contributes to the trend in motor vehicle accidents from 1990-2009.

Ans. In the given table, it can be inferred that the number of motor vehicle accidents and accident deaths have decreased considerably. This may be attributed to increased public awareness pertaining to safety rules. This awareness has become effective due to efficient promotion and by enforcing rigid rules and ...

Regarding decriminalization of illicit drug use it must be understood that there is a difference between decriminalization and legalization. Should such a law be enacted, it would simply eliminate the criminal element of possessing a controlled substance for personal use. If an individual is found to be in possession of an amount of substance consistent with personal use, the possession would not be considered a crime. On the other hand, were they in possession of an amount consistent with the intent to distribute or sell, it could still constitute criminal activity. The only way to decriminalize distribution, would be ...

VOLKSWAGEN ADVERTISEMENT AND COUNTERCULTURE

Introduction The entry of Volkswagen (VW) as a brand on American soil was no easy feat. The boldness and enthusiasm of Heinz Nordhoff in the immediate aftermath of WWII at a time when anti-Nazism was rife, to talk German business on American soil came not short of paranoia. Even though he envisioned tapping the growing American motor vehicle industry, the “German” profile was an immediate red flag, not to mention some odd-styled vehicles that casted forth an aura of centrism and leanness; characteristics that antagonized the enlarging American appetite for size and comfort. However, America of the 1960s was ...

I. Introduction (Sector analysis)

Japan is located on the eastern edge of the Asian continent. Notably, it is made up of several surrounding islands. However, its central island is the Honshu that is situated in Japan’s capital city i.e. Tokyo. The country is considered as one that is the most seismically active in the entire globe. (Sansom, 1958, p. 12). The population of Japan as at its 2005 census was one hundred and twenty-seven million people placing it in the tenth position in the world. It should be realized that the 20th-century modernization of Japan that is extensively ...

Introduction

Marijuana is a significant topic throughout the United States. It can be considered one of the hottest topics regarding the general public and the Legislature. There is a growing reform when it comes to legalizing marijuana. Today, more than half of the country is in favor to legalizing the use of marijuana. The Drug Policy Alliance believes that marijuana should be treated and regulated like alcohol and tobacco and that it should be completely removed from the criminal justice system. Over the past two years, several states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. This paper analyzes the arguments ...

The paper has been developed in a case study of Tata Motors, Ltd, India’s principal multi-holding automobile manufacturer. Tata Motors, Ltd was established in 1945 and since the very beginning of its journey; the organization has made significant business growth through acquisition, joint venture strategies and introducing personal as well as passenger vehicles in the dynamic market. The automobile manufacturing company has made an efficient market breakthrough in commercializing private Indian cars such as Tata Indica and Tata Indigo. In the case of latest development Tata Motors, Ltd has launched world’s cheapest automobile, Tata Nano. Apart from ...

Scenario One: The essential elements of OUI conviction are 1) operating a vehicle, 2) on a public highway, 3) under the influence of drugs or alcohol). For Joe to be convicted under this statute, he must have been intoxicated and was “operat[ing] a vehicle.” There is no question that NH102 was a public highway for purposes of the statute. The vehicle portion of the statute is a key element to the OUI offense. The statute clearly states that a person must be operating a vehicle while intoxicated to be convicted of this crime. For purposes of the Motor ...

Abstract

The purpose of the assignment is to look at the COP21 report, the main factor that led to the conference was the rising rate in the greenhouse effect due to the emission of toxic gases into the atmosphere. The assignment also looks at the key tenants of the COP21 initiative and lastly the significance of the Conference to the business world and the chosen industry that is the Toyota motor vehicle company. It focuses on the effect that the conference has had on the operations of this company and other businesses in the world. The company has agreed to ...

Motor vehicles are an essential component of the modern human life. Without vehicles, it would be very difficult to travel from one place to another or over long distances. Therefore, motor vehicles have made human life more comfortable by enabling fast and convenient mode of travelling. Also, transportation of humans and other goods from one place to another have enhanced economic growth as many man hours that could otherwise have been wasted on the road are invested in productive activities. However, motor vehicles have one major drawback; they emit greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming and pollute the ...

Major Development in the US Health

Life expectancy among the U.S residents at birth has been on the increase from about 47.3 years to 76.8 years within the past 10 years. This can be contributed to the major developments observed in US health care system. Public health scientists have also been assessed to give reports of the rise and improved health care in the U.S hospitals and other health related fields. Here are the major developments that can be observed as improvements in the U.S Health sector. First, the vaccine-preventable diseases in the past there has been a real decline in the some cases, deaths, ...

Crime Rate Index in Main between 1994 and 1999

Violent Crimes According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (2016), violent crime rates in the state of main decreased drastically from a total of 1611 reported incidences of violent crime involving use or threat of use of force in 1994 to 1404 violent crimes in the year 1999. This represents a change in the number of violent crimes reported during this period of time by a margin of 207 violent crimes which is not such a significant change per se. From the statistical reports by this body, the offences of murder and manslaughter appear to have had significant influence ...

Introduction

Most often, hazardous materials are being transported using motor vehicles from one place to another in order to dump them in designated locations. Statistics, for instance, shows that there are “between 250,000 and 500,000 hazmat shipments take place in the United States every day, resulting in an annual total shipment volume of between 1.5 and 4 billion tons” (Erkut, & Verter, 1997, p.625). According to scholars, when this number is placed in perspective, it would amount to one hazmat truck per five trucks travelling in the U.S. highways (Erkut, & Verter, 1997, p.625). Apparently, transporting hazardous materials can be ...

Introduction

The locomotive business has a vital part in the expansion of global economy. Locomotive industries improve markets, manufactures, designs and sell motorized automobiles. In the world it is among the most significant financial segments by profits. The locomotive business is the second most reliable production with 69% of the technology that is leading with 81% (Cavusgil, Knight & Riesenberger 2007). In fact, the locomotive industry does not comprise motor oil filling stations and repair shops whose amenities are used after bringing the automobile to the consumer. Throughout its development, the automotive business has been subjective to many inventions as well ...

Industry Overview

In the present market, the automotive industry globally encompasses the prime manufacturers, Toyota, Volkswagen, GM, Honda, Ford, etc., all operating in the global competitive marketplace. Since the second half of the 1990s, it is understood that automobile industry’s globalization accelerated with the construction of highly significant overseas facilities and the establishment of acquisitions and mergers between the global automobile MNCs (Hiroaka, 2001 p.1). In the year 2015, sales of passenger cars globally reached 73.9 million vehicles and the total sales reached above 90 million. On the basis of current growth rate, the automobile industry is expected to grow ...

Introduction

Spinal cord injuries impede the ability of the spinal cord to neural messages to other parts of the body. These injuries are frequently caused by an injury to the vertebrae that causes pressure, tearing or severing to the spinal cord in such a manner so as to affect the spinal cord functions. . In some cases, this damage may be caused by physical trauma, in others it may be the result of disease or congenital birth defects. . According to the Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention Care & Cure in the year, 2009 there were approximately 259,000 people in the ...

Scientific management is a science due to the mental revolution involved in the duties of both the workmen and management in an industry (Taylor 2013). It is a science since it involves mental revolution. The workers change their mentality towards their work, employers and also the fellow employees. On the other hand, the managers change their mentality towards their employees, their fellow management team and their daily problems as the managers. This complete mental revolution is what makes scientific management a science.

Mazda and Adidas are two organizations fit to compare in terms of being mechanistic and organic. Adidas is a company ...

After viewing these data sets about the leading causes of injury deaths in the United States between the ages of 1 and 24 years, I noticed that, unintentional motor vehicle traffic accidents cause the highest number of injuries and deaths among most of the age sets. The statistics show that since children between one and four years get little exposure to traffic, motor vehicle traffic accidents to do not cause much of the injuries for them. However, as children grow up and start moving out of the home settings without the guidance of their parents, they get exposed to ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sets standards for motor vehicle safety at the federal level. The laws governing the safety standards are contained under Title 49 of the United States Code, chapter 301 and are referred to as Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Part 571 (571.1 – 571.10) of the regulations stipulates the general safety standards. Subpart 571.101 – 571-500 states the standards for “Crash Avoidance”. It stipulates the safety standards for vehicle parts such as the controls and displays, tire specifications, hydraulic and braking systems, lamps, reflective devices among other standards for all the other ...

Introduction

Diversity in the workplace refers to differences that take place and exist between people within an organization. Diversity may sound simple but it encompasses gender, race, ethnic groups, people of different ages, styles of cognitive behaviors, functioning within the organization and educational background among others. However much diversity may involve how people perceive themselves, it also includes how these same people perceive others. It is therefore advisable that employees in an organization should be handled properly by use of communication, adaptability and how changes take place within organizations. Most organizations are presently expecting to experience an increased diversity in ...

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Introduction

The car manufacturing could be one of the largest industries in Europe. This industry produces cars for different countries in which the manufacturers are facing several issues. Doing such business in Europe can be challenging as there are some existing legislations that they need to follow, which could greatly affect the industry’s profit. Competition among car manufacturers in the European Union is very high. Each company may have their own marketing strategies, despite the economic challenges and competitive issues among the car manufacturers in the industry while ensuring that existing laws are strictly ...

Introduction

Criminal justice careers are involved in protecting the law in cases that need enforcement of strict justice systems. Judicial system involves proper execution of legalities through the number of individuals who exercise it. As predictable, there are a number of criminal justice careers to choose, depending on the area of interest. People find the perfect career in the system of criminal justice. There are three core agencies of criminal justice where people can choose their careers interest. These parts are diverse from each other, though they cannot operate without the support from each other. They include corrections, law enforcement and ...

Lean manufacturing helps GM to control production to meet customer needs by applying organizational design, planning and looking at employee function. This is possible as Lean Manufacturing aims at making GM an excellence entity in quality and utilizes management control techniques and technologies. Furthermore, it has enabled GM to reduce the quantity of resources used by the firm in providing goods and services for clients. it has also contributed to the aspect of making the organization efficient, as its entity is to eliminate waste and therefore using less labor, materials and time in order to give clients what they ...

Introduction

Automobile liability insurance is generally a mandatory practice in most of the countries of the world including the United States. There are four major categories of car insurance, which include tort liability, choice no-fault, add-on, and no-fault insurance. The major differences in these car insurance types include availability of restrictions on the right to sue and if the policy holder’s insurer pays first party benefits, notwithstanding which driver was at fault for the occurrence of a motor vehicle accident. According to the Insurance Information Institute, the no fault insurance is usually intended to lower the cost of automobile insurance ...

Consequences

Street racing’s stunts and speed may look exciting and full of adventure to others. However, it is such a very dangerous game to which street racers’ lives is at risk of death. The street racing likely increase the possibilities of car crash incidents causing serious injuries or even deaths (pssg.gov.bc.ca). Such activity could also cause significant damages to our public roads and private properties. After such serious accident happened, the street racers could face consequences such as having their vehicles immediately impounded by the authorities, may need to pay heavy fines and much worse, their driver’s license will ...

AIR POLLUTION

Public Policy Issue: Air Pollution Since ancient times, man has struggled to find clever ideas to make life easier for the sake of progress. The struggle proved fruitful, leading to the advent of the Industrial Revolution in the 17th century and the establishment of industrialized capitals that continue to grow across the globe. Man’s continuous struggle for development is not without consequence. Populations themselves continue to grow, most notably near industrialized areas and highly urbanized areas. In the highly urbanized areas, it is affected by pollutants caused by the by-products of industrialization (outdoor air pollution) and consumer ...

Currently, motor vehicle crashes or MVC are considered to be one of the leading causes of death worldwide, killing an increasing rate of individuals yearly (Mohammadi et al. 61 & 62). To date, it is estimated that 1.3 millions of fatalities as well as hundreds of thousands of injuries and disabilities around the world are attributed to accidents with motor vehicles (Mohammadi et al. 62). Furthermore, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has determined in its 2009 report that 5870 persons died—accounting for 16% of all fatalities—while approximately 515,000 persons were injured all because of MVCs (Gostin ...

Introduction

Drunk driving is the operation of automobiles while one is under the influence of mind intoxicating drugs and or alcohol. It remains a serious public health issue that should become the concern of the society that we live in today. Driving while under the influence of these drugs or alcohol has brought serious tales that people fear to tell or to be told. The number of road accidents that could have otherwise have been avoided have been on the rise as a consequence of drunk driving. There are families that have lost their loved ones to accidents that have resulted from ...

INTRODUCTION

When we think of our fast-paced society with its short deadlines, fast food, and the need to be in two places at once, it is no wonder that Americans are constantly stressed. However, when we look at all of the technological and scientific innovations that have truly changed the American paradigm and facilitates this modern lifestyle that we covet; the automobile is one of the first on the list. Regardless of what you call it, vehicle, ride, wheels, or car, the automobile has played a huge role in the development of the society we live in today. From where we ...

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The greatest stigma in life is to rob someone off their future and its many possibilities. To take some risks without regards to others is a regretful decision that may shadow a person throughout his time. It is one thing to throw your own life due to negligence, another to implicate those who are innocent. This is true, especially with something as preventable as a fatal car crash. A simple respect to rules and regulations effectively minimizes incidence related to these records of vehicle accidents. A driver is at a constant danger of a collision. According to an article, ...

Henry Ford is one of the greatest industrialists in the United States of America being the founder of the Ford Motor Company. Though he did not invent the motor vehicle, Henry Ford has a reputation for making landmark innovations in the motor industry. Henry Ford has the credit for building the first motor vehicle affordable to the ordinary American. By lowering the cost of the motor vehicles, he created a large consumer base that marked the genesis of mass production and consumption of motor vehicles. He also has the credit for developing revolutionary labor policies that shaped the American and the ...

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At the dawn of the third millennium, the legalization of marijuana for recreational and medical use has become a worldwide trend that keeps spreading around the world. Many governments have recognized the potential of legalizing marijuana. Only in the USA, "A total of 23 states and the District of Columbia now allow for comprehensive public medical marijuana and cannabis programs" (State Medical Marijuana Laws). According to the Marijuana Resource centre the last two states that passed marijuana legalization law, Colorado and Washington (2012), regulated it with the Amendment 64 and Initiative 502. The federal standpoint on marijuana is that "marijuana ...

Figure 1 Generated and Projected Revenue from global automobile industry 6 Figure 2 Total Revenue and Net Profit after Tax of Toyota in Australia during 2008-2013 7 Figure 3 Total Revenue and Net Profit after Tax of Mitsubishi in Australia during 2009-2014 9 Figure 4 Total Revenue and Net Profit after Tax of Hyundai in Australia during 2008-2013 10

International Business Management: Global Operation of Toyota, Mitsubishi and Hyundai

Forewords International business management refers to the strategies and approaches adopted to further the cause of business development on a global basis. Strategies may encompass the corporate strategy, organizational design, and supply chain structure of the industry. ...

A Case Study

Introduction With a digital world, the police roles and functions have vastly changed. The police goals have become broader and sophisticated. It has evolved into various functions more commonly related to various agencies (Tilley, 2008). However, the general public still expects the police forces as mainly focused on crime fighting activities. As such, much of the police work is not active and it is incident-based. It is not also tactical in nature. This paper aims to present a dynamic view of the police force, primarily through their virtual policing functions. While they are still at the forefront of crime fighting, ...

Bankruptcy is the process by which a debtor who is unable to pay his creditors, can discharge his debts and get a “fresh financial start”. The most common types of bankruptcy are known as Chapter 7, Chapter 13 for individuals or small businesses and Chapter 11 for larger businesses. Chapter 7 is a liquidation of all the debtor’s assets where the proceeds are used to pay off your creditors. Once all the proceeds are spent, the debtor will be “discharged” from bankruptcy and will no longer be personally liable for most of the debts owed to creditors. Chapter 13 gives the ...

Cell phones are gadgets of high relevance and importance in the modern world. Informed arguments indicate that cell phones can act as vital life-saving tools in a situation of emergency. Nevertheless, using this gadget while driving is life threatening. Various studies have clearly highlighted the obvious danger of using a cell phone while driving. For example, the phone may easily cause distraction that may result to an accident. Use of phones while driving causes risks to both the driver and others. In essence, the practice increases the risk of accidents, injuries, fatalities and property damage. The issue of using a phone while ...