Essays on Pioneer

Wal-Mart

Strategy of Wal-Mart Wal-Mart, one of the biggest world retailers, is the company that was founded in 1962. And from the very beginning, the strategy of Wal-Mart was to be a best discounted retailer that has lowest prices and is close to its customers. This strategy was performed through two main instruments – costs minimization and stores locations. As for cost minimization, it is a core competitive advantage for Wal-Mart. In other words, it is nature and spirit of Wal-Mart. And this aim was indicated just from its foundation in 1962. But how Wal-Mart succeeded in cost minimization? Generally, it ...

Question 1

The Verizon’s IT-project approval process is being done under the Capital Program Planning section of the telecommunication company. It is the main component responsible of the planning process, in which it includes the company’s strategic initiatives in order to create a long-term plan for the maintenance of the resources and other important things which are needed by the information system. Generally, the Capital Program Planning is divided into three sections: the project identification, approval, and funding (Capital and Maintenance Planning, n.d). Though it seems that the second part covers the approval part, the other two sections are ...

Executive Summary

Allstar is one of the most recognized names in the packaged food industry across the globe. Allround is the most successful brand of the Allstar group in the allergy and cold relief market. Allround brand is a consistent brand success in terms of sales and profitability and along these lines, it has become the most crucial component not only for the pharmaceutical division of Allstar but for its entire business. For the reason, cash flow of Allround can facilitate them to take increased opportunities offered by the emerging markets. However, Allround has increasingly become a concern for the pharmaceutical ...

Introduction

Amazon is the most important retail website in the occidental hemisphere and second in the world on the websites of the Alibaba Group. Amazon since 1995 has been an innovative company thanks to the entrepreneurship of Jeff Bezos since the foundation of the company. The first innovation was to offer music CD and books with an extensive catalog of more than one million titles with an affordable shipping cost. The company in all its life has increased its inventory in categories and items quantity. The company, compared with Apple is not a pioneer in technology; but it is a ...

Spirit Aerosystems prides itself as a young company which has managed to be where it is by exploiting 90 years of experience in aviation. Spirit AeroSystems have been largely built by years of experience accumulated by some of the world’s top aviation pioneers including Boeing, North American, Stearman, Rockwell, and British Aerospace Corporation. Spirit’s history in the US began in 1927 when Stearman Aircraft Company was moved by Lloyd Stearman, an aviation pioneer, from California to Wichita in Kansas. After two years, United Aircraft and Transport Corporation, currently Boeing, bought Stearman Aircraft Company. The Wichita produced some ...

Thelonious Monk is known as one of the most gifted jazz musicians. He was the pioneer of bebop and his influence as a pianist and composer had significant effects on different kinds of music (Monkinstitute). Music of Thelonious Monk is based on Ingrid Monson’s and Paul Berliner’s work (Solis 3). Nevertheless, Monk is famous for his improvisations, which are so outstanding that a jazz critic Whitney Balliett once pointed out “His improvisations were molten Monk compositions, and his compositions were frozen Monk improvisations.” (Deveaux 169) Thelonious was born in North Carolina on October 10, 1917, but his ...

Owing to the different types of nursing practice available, it is easy to confuse these on consideration of all being professional nursing practices. However, this concept is based on the assessment of various contributing factors. The context of professional nursing practice is premised on the definition of ‘profession.’ According to Masters (2014), a profession refers to a chosen occupation that is guided by standard rules of practice and one that requires formal qualification and prolonged training. In this case, professional nursing practice is explained on the determination of the accepted nursing standards at this level, the requisite nursing educational ...

Deserting one's nation, moving to a place like Canada with all the physical hardship it bears for an early pilgrim, and additionally the intermittent subjects of the inconceivable possibility of intensive correspondence amongst men and the developing distance they encounter discover their way in The Journals of Susanna Moodie (1970) which catches the battles of Susanna Moodie, as a pioneer lady. The contention inside the persona in staying joined to the old methods for city life and the real circumstances of living in the prairies is an overwhelming subject, in this accumulation of verse as well as in a ...

While America is still a relatively new country in comparison to many, it has a long and deep history. The question to look at is what exactly that history is. The aspects of American history that one learns or is taught are as diverse as those who inhabit the country. Considering that America has been called a melting pot, meaning it brings together many differing cultures, religions and races, there is a myriad of lenses which one can view this country. Often the history taught is white-washed, meaning it is through the perspective of the white man. This creates ...

Abstract

Amazon is an online retail store that has manged to enhance its market situation value the use of big data. It is this large data at its disposal that normally help the management to assess the tastes and preferences of the potential customers. The same framework helps in the forecasting and decision making. There are three sets of problems that are discussed in this context. The first problem is concerned with the exploration of the survival aspects of the company in the wake of increased competition. The motivation is to asses how the management of Amazon can cope in ...

Introduction

This paper attempts a critical analysis of the entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg and his quest with his company, Facebook Inc. Zuckerberg has been one of the most successful entrepreneurs and philanthropists in the field of social media entrepreneurship as well as social media innovation, and has managed a largely profitable company in the Silicon Valley software ecosystem. Despite starting off as a relatively small company and start-up with limited capital and market share, he has truly emerged as one of the biggest global businessmen in the world. This essay is going to analyze and evaluate the entrepreneurial characteristics of Mark ...

Analysis of Waldorf

Waldorf Education is a private, developmental curriculum focused on teaching to the holistic needs of children.  Rudolf Steiner developed Waldorf education in the early 20th Century to create a learning environment focused on artistic learning and creative thinking.  Waldorf schools, also referred to as Steiner schools, exist in 91 countries and there are about 1,000 schools in total (Costello-Dougherty, 2009).  Waldorf schools vary in sizes but some have programs from preschool through high school (DeLuca & Hughes, 2014).  As children pass through a series of stages of development, Waldorf curriculum focuses on teaching the right thing at the right ...

Abstract

This study looks at the glass ceiling by examining three specific research questions. The questions look at the definition of the glass ceiling, its effects as well as how it can be broken. This part of the research contains a comprehensive literature review of some of the sources to be used. The literature review only includes sources from current peer-reviewed journal articles. The literature review reveals the fact that the glass ceiling is still in place in the current workplace and has various effects. The effects stem from factors such as unequal pay for the same job and lack ...

Reader Response Based on Film and Readings- Pioneer Women in Medical Front

The book A Midwife’s Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard based on her diary, 1785-1812, was written by the historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich in reference to the diary of an 18th century American midwife and healer, Martha Moore Ballard (1735-1812). The documentary film, The American Experience, was based on the Ulrich’s book. During the period of 3 decades (from 1785-1812), Martha Ballard kept a diary that recorded her life as a midwife and healer and housewife with children. Her records illustrate struggles and tragedies that she faced within her family and the society as a whole during ...

In the modern society it is very important to possess a number of leadership qualities. Many people are persuaded that only outliers can be seen as leaders. The lack of confidence and negative thinking kills the possibilities that the world has for us. It is very important to have a number of qualities in order feel yourself comfortable in the life. The history has many examples of leaders. And it is necessary to state that they do not all come from the upper class. However, we all know examples of famous leaders. Abraham Lincoln is a very outstanding figure ...

Two Questions for Blue Ocean Case

1)The four different types of innovation are major, radical, incremental and strategic. We will look into each of these types one by one. Davila, Epstein, and Shelton explained that major innovation is that in which the habits and behaviors of the customers undergo significant change without affecting the major capabilities of the organization. For instance, the introduction of ATM machines in the decade of eighties brought convenience in the lives of customers as it saved them from the hassle of physically going to the bank and waiting in queues to get cash. Only the technological capabilities were updated ...

Introduction:

Strategic management involves clever and diligent management of the strategic and corporate interests and activities of a company. Strategic management includes within its purview marketing activities, advertising, selling strategies, as well as market development and penetration activities. Strategic management also involves understanding and analyzing the market, and opportunities that a particular market can provide. It then provides input to the production team which makes products to create the maximum impact and gain customer loyalty. It is thus a holistic and integrated process. Strategic management is also the exhaustive accumulation of progressing exercises and procedures that associations use to methodically ...

I love Lucy is one of the pioneer sitcom comedies shot in front of a live audience in the US. The setting of the sitcom is in New York with the show following the life of Lucy Ricardo and her husband Ricky Ricardo, who is a professional singer. The show also includes the couple's friends, Fred and Ethel Mertz. The show follows the life of Lucy, who is naïve in her ambitions to become a star in the big city. Together, the cast gets into various hilarious situations that are brought about by the actions of Lucy in ...

Marketing-Blue Ocean Case

Answer 1: The case assigned to us for the purpose of answering a few questions talks about the concepts of innovation, blue ocean strategy, first mover and second mover advantages or disadvantages. The case also highlights four proposed strategies which organizations can follow to ensure success in the short and long run. We know that every business believes in carrying out innovation on a continuous basis. This is because competition in the business arena is increasing at a strong pace and in order to fight and win in the era of globalization; almost all organizations belonging to any industry ...

Introduction

The food system and the all the supply chain activities between production and the delivery of the food to the final consumer are dominated by very few corporations. The effect of this concentration of corporate entities in the food system is that the small farmer has been pushed out of business because of the mass production systems of the corporate farm owners. In the previous millennium, the sociology of agriculture was concerned about whether the family-owned farms would survive (World Congress of Rural Sociology & Bonanno, 2010). In an ideal situation, the food system should benefit from the activities of ...

1. Followers must have the following skills. A cordial style - the capacity and satisfaction in working with other individuals in a group is a valuable aptitude. A genuine enjoying and regard for other individuals is a magnificent resource. Being all around enjoyed will surely help in working in groups or whatever other social circumstance. Cleverness and warmth are successful here too. As a matter of first importance, you should be a decent colleague. An adherent must have the capacity to comprehend and correspond with the pioneer and other colleagues. A viable pioneer must have a lot of criticism. ...

Business Strategy for Marriott Inc.

Business Strategy for Marriott Inc.

Introduction

Marriott Inc. is the world’s leading American based lodging company. Its head office is located in the Maryland Unites States. Marriott Inc. operates in more than 87 countries/territories, where it owns more than 4400 properties. Geographically, most of the Marriott hotels are located in the United States; around 13% of the properties are based internationally, i.e., UK, Middle East, Ireland, Asia, Africa, Continental Europe and Australia. The company manages its diversified brands like Ritz-Carlton, Delta Hotels, and Gaylord Hotels, etc. The company is founded by Alice Marriott and J Willard. The Marriott family ...

Designed by Joseph Paxman in 1851 to accommodate the Great Exhibition that features the technological and cultural advancement from different parts of the world for the enjoyment of the English people (Phillips 14). The architecture of The Crystal Palace was dubbed as the “modern English” since the structure was an unusually simple and the lack of ornamentation, the unity, and functionality of the designs reinforce and stabilized the entire glass roofs and walls covering it and allowing the rays of the sunlight to penetrate within the building (Phillips 24-25). The whole building was also a rejection of traditional materials ...

Deborah ButlerMarshall

Liberty University Abstract CBT is a psychotherapy intervention that has been integrated in mitigating various psychological and social disorders. Conditions such as bipolar disorders, depression, stress, among other social disorders have been treated by applying the CBT theory. The origin of this theory is traced back in 1950 where scholars where able to merge cognitive and behavioral therapies in order to generate this wide theory that could be used to widen the scope of treating different conditions. The precept of this theoretical application is anchored on its ability to alter thinking of an individual, which would have a significant ...

The Human Dimension concentrates on social and dialect preparing, fortifying aptitudes created amid the most recent 14 years of war, and specifically supporting the Army's Regionally Aligned Forces. Components of the Human Dimension additionally concentrate on giving pioneers unusual and complex issues in preparing, driving at the heart of flexibility. These projects mean to comprehend the science behind what makes a decent battle pioneer, both in a counterinsurgency and in close associate battle. Doing a reversal to Robert Work's discourse, these are the aptitudes required for battle against Russian-supported troops in Ukraine, the zones controlled by ISIS, or even ...

Abstract

This research is aimed on discussing and showing the steps of evolution in the works of art by a significant photographer Alfred Stieglitz. First of all, it contains a little bit of his own biography in order to give the readers an introduction about his early life, so they will know more about his early ages, then, this research contains the review on three famous photographs that were taken in different years in order to show the progress in the evolution of Stieglitz's vision of his own art, and the evolution of his techniques in constructing the photograph's structure. ...

Hard-Boiled detective fictions have been in existence since the mid-1920 pioneered by Carroll John Daly (Hammett 1). However, according to Horsley Lee and Jordison Sam, in two of their articles, they hold in high regard the role of Hammett Dashiell as a revolutionary in the literary style of writing of crime fictions using the book ‘Maltese Falcon.’ Aggressive repetitions, gun rhythms and cold morality in the story are some of the styles used. Consequentially Hammet Dashiell acts a pioneer to literary styles in crime fiction as other great writers including but not limited to, Raymond Chandler, Sue Grafton, Chester ...

Conflict Management between McDonalds and its Employees

McDonalds is one of the largest employers by volume, not only in the United States but as well as globally. The ongoing conflict between the franchise, its employees, and the unions representing the employees promises not only to impact on McDonald’s employees but also on many franchises offering the current entry-level compensation. The phenomena that are currently known as fast food is an American concept, with the industry developing alongside America along freeways, suburbs, television, and virtually, shaped and was shaped by the American culture. The need by American’s for efficiency and instantaneity of gratification was catered ...

Introduction and Situation Description

Organizations, by nature, go through constant change. As we evolve, new information becomes available that, if implemented, can allow us to operate more efficiently and productively. Educational institutions are no exception to this general statement. Schools develop over time to take into account new ideas and theories that hopefully benefit all stakeholders involved. Not all change, of course, is good. The danger of refusing to change, however, far outweighs the consequences of remaining in mediocrity simply because of a fear of failure or a general unwillingness to accept an opposing point of view. This author is currently employed at ...

We can understand clearly now what macdonaldization actually is so the question that now has to pop up is; what is the effect of macdonaldization in our society? Unfortunately, we encounter a problem right here. The worry is that since the concept of how common the fast food has become in our society has gained so much popularity to date that in order to observe the impacts of macdonaldization itself, we have to study a society where fast food does not prevail. We have been fortunate enough to find at least one such setup amongst us. In the news, ...

[Dissertation: Music]

Chapter 1: Introduction: Advances in technological innovation and affordability has revolutionised many aspects of modern society. Perhaps nowhere is this more observable within the entertainment industry than for electronic music. The later part of the 1980s witnessed a boom in the creation of a vast array of original sub-genres; where many pioneers developed and honed new techniques, making extensive usage of new technologies and affordable studio equipment on offer (source?). In the United Kingdom (UK) two such genres that were initially developed during this period were ‘Drum and Bass’ and ‘Jungle’. For these styles of music, an ...

I hereby certify that this material, which I now submit for assessment on the program of study leading to the award of BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING HONOURS (MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN ENGINEERING) is entirely my own work and has not been submitted for assessment for any academic purpose other than in partial fulfillment for that stated above.

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Hussein Al-Tuhoo ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I have been indebted in the preparation of this thesis to my supervisor, Dr Maura Kelleher of Dublin Institute of Technology College, whose patience and kindness, as well as her academic experience, have been invaluable to me. I am extremely grateful ...

Chapter 3- Experimental

3.1 Methodology

In order to produce PMMA, some steps need to be followed.

PMMA is generally made by mixing 20 cm3 of Methyl Methacrylate monomer with 0.1-0.3 g of Lauroyl peroxide initiator. It needs to be poured into a steel or glass mould and heated up by submerging the mould into a water or oil bath at 100 °C. Once the glycerine stage has been shaped, the mould is put into a cold water bath. 3.2 Source of the material The types of material that would be used for this project is Methyl Methacrylate [monomer] and 1, 1’-AZOBIS (CYCLOHEXANECARBONITRILE) [Initiator] and Lauroyl peroxide (Luperox) [Initiator]. The materials are not ...

Psychology: Alberta Banner Turner

Introduction Alberta Banner Turner, first ever African American who has received a degree of PHD in psychology from Ohio State University, is a role model and counsellor for youngsters and has been a pioneer in the field of psychology (African American Pioneers in Psychology, n.dat.). The objective of this paper is to discuss the biography of Alberta Banner Turner, one of the early female and ethnic minority pioneers in the field of psychology. This paper is divided into five sections. First section talks about the personal and educational history of Alberta Banner Turner. Second section deliberates the professional life ...

Computers and information technology are essential facilitators of everyday life. Just like accounting and legal, every business opportunity needs and information technology enabler to compete. Technology is referred as a cost of doing business and an opportunity to do business more. The benefits of information technology are enormous and allow businesses to reach new heights. It expands the reach for potential customers and provide an opportunity for the provider to develop a business relationship with them. It also streamline operations and enable reduced costs, improved efficiency and maximization of profits with minimum wastage.

With the fast technological innovation and its ...

Monsanto Corporation has established itself as a biotechnology, agricultural and Chemical Corporation. It was a pioneer in the biological genetic modification of plant cells and has over the years consistently led in production of genetically engineered seeds (Harrison 29). Monsanto has been instrumental in creating public awareness on the delicate subject of genetically engineered foods. Considering that a few years ago many people around the world were skeptical about this innovation, it is beyond doubt that the Monsanto Corporation has had its fair share of success. Although Monsanto has the most widespread market share of genetically engineered crops in the world, ...

1. Divergent Thinking for Convergent Futures

Future is something that no one can predict with accuracy, even remotely. Businesses have a method of developing over time and expanding as well as contracting depending on the market situation, demand and technology changes. One the ways that have a scientific basis on predicting and preparing for the future is scenario spinning – method by which different future scenarios are painted along with the probability of their occurrence and then preparing for the future!

While indulging in scenario spinning it is vital to make them as divergent as possible, and this is where the ...

Introduction

Operation management importance has played a key role in the establishment of competitive advantage of many organizations. The importance of this field has, therefore, gained attention from managers in a bid to steer their organization in the path of continued growth in market share and consequent profitability (Slack, 2012). As a result, academician and managers have developed various strategies in order to improve the profitability of the organization. As such, there are three main improvement methodologies have been developed in relation to operation management and process control. Therefore, as the global competition continuously grows, the pressure to adopt the most workable approach ...

The journal article was written to provide an overview of physical and chemical processes affecting changes in coral reef ecosystem. These changes are influenced by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emission (Hoegh-Guldberg, Mumby and Hooten 1737) that triggers physical processes involving laws of thermodynamics. The journal article also shows how the basic principle and theory of thermodynamics occur at global scale over a long period of time. Consequently, the physical processes influence the chemical processes that eventually lead to further changes in ocean ecosystem. The article introduces reader to the existing phenomena of warming and acidifying of the seas (Hoegh-Guldberg, Mumby ...

Abstract

This case study seeks to highlight the operations of 7-Eleven, the world’s leading retail convenience store chain with the aim to understand its business model on which its promotional strategy is based. The research and review of literature revealed that 7-Eleven has a promotion strategy based on value creation and product differentiation. Since its establishment, the company has undergone a tremendous change which has seen it evolve from a traditional convenience store to a multi-billion dollar convenience chain with a majority of its operations on foreign shores. It intends to utilize the same values to promote its existing as well as new outlets ...

Obergefell v. Hodges (Obergefell) was the recent groundbreaking Supreme Court case that legalized gay marriage across the entire United States. There is no doubt Obergefell will go down as one of the most widely known decisions the Supreme Court has made, in fact, Obergefell, broke the record for most amicus curiae briefs filed with the court (Record Number Of Amicus Briefs Filed In Same-Sex-Marriage Cases, April 28, 2015). While I think the case was decided correctly, the Court could have done more to protect the rights of LGBT people, but decided against it. James Obergefell and John Arthur ...

Introduction

Since religion is an individual and institutional reality in the lives of most of the populace in the U.S., it is nothing unexpected that the teaching of religion gives a noteworthy connection to numerous women. This relationship of religion to women is perfectly fit to them as they address the problem of exploitation. Through writings, customs, teachings, and convention, religious groups and organizations pass on qualities and conviction frameworks to their individuals. Moreover, individuals frequently have a direct support or advising associations with religious pioneers who may give direction or guideline. Religious writings and teachings can serve as assets to help ...

Illegal immigration

Informative essay Illinois Coalition for Immigrants and Refugee Right (ICIRR) Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Right (ICIRR) is dedicated to propelling the benefits of pariahs and outcasts to full and comparable participation in the city, social, social, and political presence of our contrasting society (Newman, 2006). In relationship with our part affiliations, the Coalition shows and deals with pariah and evacuee gatherings to express their rights; propels citizenship and metro bolster; screens, dismembers, and promoters on vagrant related issues; and, teaches the general populace about the responsibilities of pilgrims and evacuees (Karmiol, 2007). During the time ...

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Background of the Hospitality Pioneer There are a large number of prominent pioneers/leaders who changed the face of the hospitality and tourism industry. These leaders have either introduced something new to the tourism and hospitality sector or improved the existing practices in the industry. The lodging pioneers such as J.W Bill Marriott, Cesar Ritz, and Steve A. Wynn and food and beverage/club pioneers like Howard Schultz have made invaluable contributions to the hospitality and tourism industry. The following part discusses the background of these four hospitality pioneers.

J.W Bill Marriott

John Willard Bill Marriott Jr. is an American lodging ...

Executive Summary

Australians from all kinds of different backgrounds have started to understand that the country's urban communities can't manage debauched development and its great environmental aspects. Diminishing water supplies, coming up short nourishment dishes, expanded vitality expenses, more extreme bushfires, serious tempests, flooding, sea disintegration, rising transport costs, lodging deficiencies and natural contamination are currently and unfortunately every day news. Australia's urban areas may have come to their biological limits: another model for arranging the land we live is required. Understanding the common cycles of the city is pretty much as imperative as arranging our urban areas upon the information ...

The main foal of the current project is to give a brief analysis of two compositions of John Cage, one of the most influential musicians and composers of 20th century. His compositions have made him a pioneer of electroacoustic music. In addition, he was one of the pioneers of non-standard use of musical instruments. Both these statements will be proved with further analysis of his compositions given below. For example, his famous “Music of Changes” is a bright sample of his technique of nested proportions, as they tend to remain the same through the course of the entire composition. The proportion ...

An Analysis

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Abstract

The paper is entitled Nursing Informatics Theory Paper: An Analysis and it generally discusses Patricia M. Schwirian’s Nursing Informatics Theory called NI Pyramid and Schwirian Cube. The goal of the paper is to establish its usefulness in the clinical nursing practice and find ways in which the system can further be developed to address the recent trends in information technology to fit the demands of the nursing health care delivery system. After extensive review it was established that the model has perfect use for the clinical nursing practice. However, issues on security, cost and maintenance should ...

Around Them Through Their Art

How Close, Robeson, and Hosseini Have Affected the World Around Them Through Their Art Many artists have made lasting change in the world with their medium of expression. Few artists, however, have made the impact on the world that pioneers Chuck Close, Paul Robeson, and Khaled Hosseini have made. Together, these three artists have not only compiled impressive resumes, but they have contributed above and beyond their respective professions, answering a higher calling and making the world a better place to live. Born in 1940, Chuck Close was a visual arts pioneer. Considered by many to be one of ...

PEOPLE:

Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart was born July 24, 1897, to a lawyer's family. Her love for aircraft came during the World War I. Amelia was a nurse in the hospital next to the airfield. Not long before the round the world flight Earhart wrote that her two biggest desires were: to be the first woman in transatlantic flight (at least as a passenger) and the first woman-pilot to cross the Atlantic. Both her wishes came true. In June 1928, she flew from the U.S. to England, as passenger. And then four years later, May 20, 1932, she has repeated the same ...

Microsoft and Apple are among the companies that have provided advanced and exciting technology products that are in use today. Considered as premiere companies in the information technology industry, both companies continue to create innovative IT solutions and gadgets that make life easier and interesting for humans. The good news about this is that they have a wide reach of audience considering that their products are globally-accepted and looked up to as top products in the industry. Thus, every time Microsoft and Apple launch new products, people are keen in understanding and purchasing the latest product offerings of both companies. ...

Economics is a subject that is used in different phases of life, and it is one of the most important subjects. The basic definition of economics stride upon the fact that how to earn the money and how to consume it accordingly. Authors identified and described these particular concepts under the umbrella of two important things, which particularly are microeconomics and macroeconomics. Microeconomics is a form of economics that relates to the branch of economics of individuals. Macroeconomics is the second thing which analyzes the economics related to the country as a whole or mass marketing. The concepts of economics vary ...

It is vital for a country or individual to apply the concept of Economics on its economic consequences. The basic definition of Economics has been presented by two of the great authors of their time named Alfred Marshal and Adam Smith. According to the concepts of these authors, Economics is the name of how to earn the money and how to consume it. There are two different types of economics, which particularly are Microeconomics and Macroeconomics and both of the branches have their own recognition and importance. Opportunity cost is one of the most important economic concepts which would ...

In economics, opportunity cost is the cost of the alternative that is foregone in the favor of another. The opportunity cost arises when a choice requires to be made between two available ones. In this sense, it refers to the benefits that one could have accrued had he chosen an alternative action. Opportunity costs are subjective in nature. This means that only the person in possession of two alternatives can choose the most attractive from a personal perspective or from a given point of view. Human beings have different aims of philosophy and life and because of this, each has different ...

When making procurement decisions, the opportunity cost must be evaluated. Resources are scarce while human needs are unlimited. Economists continue to face the problem of scarcity and choice. One thing is bought at the expense of another. Since resources are limited and needs are unlimited, persons habitually purchase products that will give them the maximum value. Opportunity cost is the loss of probable gain from the 2nd best forfeited alternative when one alternative is picked. For example, one has $9500 which they can use to buy a bungalow or a Prado as those needs are at the topmost of his priority ...

- Introduction Everybody knows the brand “Kodak” but not a lot of people know that Kodak was one of the biggest American companies in the 1980s. Kodak is short for Eastman Kodak Company, a Multinational Enterprise (MNE) that once led the market in the production of equipment for photography, film, digital imaging and other products related to photography and photographic processing. Kodak was founded in 1889 by George Eastman in Rochester, New York. By the 1970s, Kodak was the most dominant American firm in the film production sector. Back then, Kodak held a 90% lion share of the total United States ...

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This world has witnessed many leaders who have been successful in bringing about much needed change in the social and governmental field. Their contributions have been remarkable in shaping the future of nations and continents and the world altogether. Be it racial discrimination or social injustice, these leaders took up the responsibility of setting the wrong things right. These leaders have had a marked influence on millions of people, and their contribution towards the evolution of mankind is priceless. Mahatma Gandhi is considered as one of the greatest leaders in the world due to his principles and different yet effective ...

Introduction

The invention of the camera in the latter part of the 18th century became the pathway to create a new style of art called photography. Photography is the art of drawing using the light, a scientific process that relies in lenses to create a reflection of the images onto the paper. Since the invention of the camera, photography became even more popular because it is versatile and fast compared to painting. Photography became the avant-garde of the early twentieth century art not only in the United States but to the whole world as well. Photographers and artists often incorporate several themes inspired ...

Introduction

Music has no boundaries and is listened by all sections of society, globally. Whether it is in English, German, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Arabic, Urdu, or any other language, music is enjoyed by one and all for its sheer power of attraction. It is not necessary that all audiences like the same kind of music, and it is also not true that all artists are liked by all. Tastes differ, and preferences are many. While some would pledge their hardcore support for the songs sung by Madonna, or a Lady Gaga, they need not necessarily have to agree that they are ...

One of the most prominent traits of the USSR internal politics in the 1930s is a change of the concept of public enemies. They were converted to be defined in ethnical way, in contrast to the Marxist-Leninist approach of class. The reason for this change is the idea of ‘capitalist encirclement’ of the Soviet Union, which led to the fusion of domestic and foreign enemies. This change contributed to the struggle against ‘fifth columnists’ and in such a way it was used as a reason for terror policy against the Soviet national minorities, primarily those who lived near the borders of the ...

“Banksy” is the pseudonym of a contemporary avant-garde street artist who has challenged the public with his provocative and often difficult to classify art. According to some, he is simply a vandal or “guerilla artist” (Mitchell, “Britain: The Strengths”). However, the acceptance of his work at venues as distinguished as the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has placed him in the company of the artistic elite (Betbeze, “Banksy: A Postmodern Pioneer”). One piece in particular has gained quite a lot of attention recently. In his adaptation of “The Gleaners” by the French painter Jean-Franç ...