Two stories that show divisions or conflicts within communities

Both of the stories The pack from Rhodesia and Leelas Friend illustrate divisions of socio-economic classes and some of them result in conflicts. The train from Rhodesia is in an every(prenominal)egory form to fetch the deep hatred of the author towards her racially divided home country apartheid. Leelas Friend shows the class division by demonstrating the prejudice that people have on those who atomic number 18 low in hierarchy. The train from Rhodesia is about a train from Rhodesia calling into the station with all the white passengers on it and there are the vendors who crowd round the train trying to sell their wares.The train is personified by using verbs such as creaking, jerking, jostling, gasping and saying it has a dwindling body behind it. This emphasizes the classes divisions between the rich passengers on the train and the poor sellers in the station. The poverty of black people seems to be the reason for division. The creases in stationmasters uniform and his baref oot peasantren all give the impression of scarceness in the people inside the station. However, the girl on the train was throwing a hard kind chocolate to the dogs.This use of antithesis here accentuates the division not only in class and also in poverty. There is also contrast of the attitudes and feelings of the vernal man and the young womanhood. The twist of story at the end is that the young womans rejection of the lion carving which her husband has bought for her and which she obviously admires. The man is arguing with him for fun while the womans face is drawn up, wryly, like the face of a discomforted child.The use of oxymoron in the epiphany of the woman and the shocked man here show another division due to the different views and opinions upon the way of treating poor black people. Gordimer describes the people and the setting in the third-person but does show us the young womans point of view on several occasions. For instance, in line 168-169 there is no subject she in the description of outrage upon her. This emphasizes the guilty among some white people about the exploitation of the country and also made the reader feel empathetic towards the young woman.The majestic and heraldic lion was prod on its side in the corner lead the main theme of the story the richer and privileged white European arrive and exploit South Africas labour and move on, they are never really part of the country as the train symbolizes. The central narrative question in Leelas Friend is Did Sidda steal the gold chain? He is been prejudiced by Mr. and Mrs. Sivasanker for the missing chain of Leela just because he is the only one servant of the house.The story circles around the sense of hierarchy and honesty and heterosexualism of children. The sense of level is shown in the beginning of the story while Mr Sivsanker was standing in the front veranda of his house. Also, verbs such as send and keep imply a pamper imagery of Sidda and this highlights the class d ivisions among the servant and his master. Narayan use an irony in positioning him in the house she made him squat on the floor. Even a 5-year-old child can decide to have Sidda stay and command him to do whatever you want.This imagery is more symbolized in line 79 and 80 where Leela is represented as pocket-size princess while Sidda is described as her pet. He looked at her mutely, like an animal. This pet imagery is used by Narayan throughout the story. The golden chain, the running away, not permitting to residuum in the house all accentuate his level and hierarchy comparing to the owner of the house. He is prejudged as he is already looked queer when Mrs Sivasanker knows that the chain is missing. Even he has been proved that he has not taken the chain Mr Sivasanker still calls him a criminal.All these ironies of prejudice show that the class division within this community and all the cause of this is that Sidda is in a position of servant and therefore loses his right. Both of the stories accentuate the unfairness and injustice upon the weak class as the result of class division and their poverty. The train from Rhodesia uses the womans point of view and her epiphany to make the reader feel sympathetic towards the vendor. Leelas Friend uses the pet imagery to emphasize the idea of classes and prejudice on poors.

Globalization of Enterprise

2012 Nigel. S. Paltoo A11904 10/9/2012 Globalization of Enterprise 715 GE SourceFlikr. com appointee COVER SHEET(to be completed by the student) AIB student ID number A11904 Student name NIGEL. S. PALTOO fly the coop name MBA -GENERIC d confess name Globalization of Enterprise 715-GE Subject facilitator Dr. Brian OToole Teaching Centre NATIONS UNIVERSITY-GUYANA No. of pages 17 Word count 2708 from Intro to Conclusion (2500 +10% tolerance) DECLARATION I, the above named student, confirm that by submitting, or causing the attached assignment to be submitted, to AIB, I hurl non plagiarised any other(a) persons work in this assignment and let off where appropriately acknowledged, this assignment is my own work, has been expressed in my own words, and has not previously been submitted for assessment. ASSESSMENT SHEET(to be completed by the examiner) Student name NIGEL. S. PALTOO Course name MBA -GENERIC Subject name Globalization of Enterprise 715-GE Assesso r/marker COMMENTS Principles learnt (for example, number and understanding of principles referred to, their influence on the structure of this paper, number and correct citations ofreferences, uptake of appropriate jargon) /4 Application of principles. That is, theanalysis and evaluation of the example puzzle cornerstoned on the principles, including the final recomm block offations and their justification /8 How easy the example problem was described, including the extent and depth of information (including the data) about it that was accessed /4 Structure and presentation /2 Style, grammar and language /2 Total Less penalties GRAND TOTAL /20 General comments FOR MODERATORS USE ONLY I agree with the assessors assessment I disagree with the assessors assessment and the crude mark is as follows for the following reasons /20 Moderator NATIONS UNIVERSITYGUYANAAUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS-MBA GLOBALIZATION OF ENTERPRISE-715 GEASSIGNMENT Comparing a nd contrasting 2 countries for inter terra firmaal magnification into by local anesthetic fit out company Denmor Garment Manufacturers. Assignment You are the manager of a line of descent (in your countrified or region) that is thinking of going global. Compare and contrast twain assorted overseas trades for the international expansion of your railway line, covering a consideration of 1 Political economy issues Cultural issues 3 entrance strategy 4 strategical all toldiances Start your assignment with a very brief description of the entrepreneurial business that you are writing about. This business flush toilet be your own business or one that you are familiar with, or it can be a hypothetical one establish on an amalgam of several businesses of which you are aware. Conclude the assignment with whether the business should go to one or the other of the twain countries, or none, or some(prenominal). The total number of words should be 2500 words.For penalties re garding exceeding the word limit, please refer to AIB Style Guide. For guidance on how to write an assignment, please refer to AIB Assignment Guide. Please note, the word count does not complicate your cover page, an abstract, table of contents, list of references or appendices. Thus you can place any supporting material that exceeds this word limit into appendices. However, a reader should not have to look at an appendix to know about the briny thrust of the points you are making in your assignment.So make sure all your main points are in the body of your report and refer there to the appendices that will support the points you are making in the body of your report, because the reader may not look at the appendices otherwise. Abstract In the last quarter of the 20th century to present day the world economy has become more than merged and interdependent than ever before, with businesses both large and weakened expanding beyond their traditional local markets as barriers to wo rld mickle came down and technology advanced resulting in significantly disgrace communication and tran pleasureation costs.This phenomenal change in the international environment in which business is conducted has resulted in increased levels of abroad take away investment by companies from sticked countries in lesser developed economies such as the Third universe as economic benefits were desire through the globalisation of production as well as markets. (Hill 2011, p. 5)With the benefits universe widely seen to outweigh the disadvantages smaller companies are looking at for the arrangements internationally that would best serve their interests of growth and expansion with companies from lesser developed countries now also looking to capitalize as well by creating synergies at the basic level by expanding their market horizons overseas, abrupt first and expanding as claim and relationships develop. This shift in the world economy towards greater integration and interde pendence is one way of describing Globalization (Hill 2011, p. ). Globalization can be seen as the increase of functional integration between internationally dispersed economic activities, which is quite recent, as opposed to the older phenomenon of Internationalization which refers to the geographical spread of economic activities crossways borders and oceans which started in the 17th century when the colonial powers started dividing up continents in the New World in search of raw materials and markets (Devaraja 2011).In Guyana, the more established companies have been seeking avenues to expand their markets overseas through exports and by establishing lower level strategic adhesions. Hardly any local company has sought to globalize its production to increase its positivity. For any company looking to embark on international venture the interdependent political, economic and legal systems of the target commonwealth along with its underlying cultural fabric must be examined an d analyzed in detail before any investment is make (Hill 2011, p. 45).In Guyana, a small English speaking, third world country in South America, the more established manufacturing companies have been seeking avenues to expand their markets first through exports and also by establishing lower level strategic alliances overseas. Denmor Garment Manufacturers (DGM) is one such SME within the apparel industry in Guyana that has benefited from the effects of Globalization by having contracts to manufacture unique(predicate) designs from companies owning major brand names in the USA (which are looking to lower their production costs) as well as by exporting in a flash to major retailers overseas.Table of Contents Page. 1. 0 Introduction 9 2. 0 Denmor Garment Manufacturers 9 3. 0 Current Situation with DGM 10 3. 0 The challenge of international expansion 11 4. 0 Political and Economy Issues 12 5. 0 Cultural Issues 15 6. 0 Entry Strategies 16 7. 0 Conclusion 17 Bibliography 18 1. 0 Introd uction The aim of this research is to analyze the voltage of two countries short listed as possible candidates for the further international expansion of DGM.These two options are reviewed in the sentiment of the main issues that have to be taken into account when considering business expansion into foreign markets viz Political economy issues, Cultural issues, Entry strategy and Strategic alliances with the state of affairs in both countries existence compared and contrasted with a decision being arrived at as to whether to expand into one, both or none of the two countries. It would be impossible to look at all aspects of the Socio-Economic, Cultural and Political landscape of the countries being considered therefore only the reas most say-so to have an impact on DGMs venture are considered in the context of the nature of its business and the products on offer. Denmor Garment Manufacturers (DGM) Location 7, 8, 9 Coldigen Industrial Estate, due east Coast Demerara, Guyana. DGM is a private company in Guyana which commenced operations in 1997 and currently employs 1000 persons of which 97 % are women. Denmor has the capacity to respond to orders of up to 50,000 oodles of garments per month, and can produce up to 15 different styles at the same time.Approximately 75 percent of Denmors activities involve full production (where the manufacturer manages all aspects except design), demonstrating an ability to carry out value-added manufacturing activities and supply- compass precaution. 100 percent of its products are exported, with its customers including some of the worlds leading brands and department stores, including Russell Athletic, Victorias Secret, capital of France Accessories, Van Heusen, JC Penny and Wal-Mart. (Goinvest n. d) 2. 0 Current Situation with DGMAs it is DGM is presently a small part of a buyer driven value chain environment where the large retailers, marketers and brand name manufacturers have established a diverse decentralized netw ork of production in third world and underdeveloped countries and are leveraging at the design and retail stages (Devaraja 2011). Having had a fair degree of success from its operations and acquired considerable know-how from its alliances DGM is looking to expand its market base and production capacity but is constrained locally by the limited supply of labour for any stark naked factory and weak local demand for brink wear and sport uniforms.The key processes of DGMs operation are very labour intensive involving the cutting of fabric and making of components by sewing appliance and assembling into final product, this requires a getup-skilled to skilled level of labour. The challenge facing DGM is to remain a competitive player and to be able to increase profitability either by getting a bigger bite of the value chain from the companies overseas (expanding more into full production),developing its own brands or by securing new large brand name manufacturer customers and order s.It is therefore important that DGM look to increase its factory capacity while at the same time safekeeping costs down thereby increasing attractiveness to buyers. Faced with a limited labour supply and a high cost of energy and sometimes erratic power supply for sewing machines and air-conditioned factories it has become critical that DGM seriously consider the alternative of moving overseas. After much consideration DGMs management has concluded that the area with greatest growth potential would be to expand using its own designs and brands.DGM has acquired significant expertise in the production of high end female underwear and in athletic uniforms from producing Victorias Secret products and Russell Athletic brand uniforms for the US NBA and is confident that it can tap into the supply chain for fabrics and using its own design team produce a new line of female underwear, beachwear and generic soccer uniforms that would have a higher quality and a remote cheaper price, howeve r in Guyana it is constrained by weak local demand and labour supply. . 0 The challenge of international expansion Like any other firm contemplating international trade is faced with three strategic decisions about which countries to enter, when to enter and at what scale the entry would be. Consideration would have to be presumptuousness to potential opportunities as well as areas of risk which must be closemouthedly analysed (Hill 2011).The countries selected for consideration would first be compared and contrasted with their distinct political, economic and cultural realities being looked at then options relating to possible entry strategy (ies) will considered along with strategic alliances that may be advantageous or required The two countries being considered for expansion into are brazil and Trinidad. Before these two countries would have been brought up for further consideration they would have been on a longer list of potential candidates he rest of which would have been eliminated with brazil-nut tree and Trinidad meeting the basic criteria of having a significantly larger population than Guyana, they are both developing countries (better off economically than Guyana), with a free market system in place, manageable national debt and single digit lump rates and both countries are geographically close by. A decision has been made that once the two options are found to be acceptable then entry into that market will be made within six months. Map of South America and Southern Caribbean Islands showing brazil nut, Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago. Source www. worldatlas. comPolitical economy issues brazil nut and Trinidad are both democracies, having had free and fair elections for the former(prenominal) two decades. Both countries currently have female presidents. Brazil is a Federal majority rule consisting of twenty-six states the smallest of which is out-of-the-way(prenominal) larger than Trinidad which is a twin island republic with a sister isla nd Tobago. Both countries can be considered politically stable with the most recent incidence of serious turmoil being twenty two years ago when Trinidad had a failed coup with members of the Jamaat al Muslimeem trying to seize power. Individualism is respected in both countries but more so in Trinidad.Indicator Brazil Trinidad Size 3,287,357 square miles 1,980 square miles Population 197 million (2011 est. ) 1. 3 million (2011 est. ) Government Federative Republic Democratic Republic Legal System Brazil is a former colony of Portugal. The Brazilian legal system is based on Civil Law. Former British colony. The legal and judicial system is based on English common law and practice. ECONOMIC Brazil Trinidad GDP GDP USD $2. 45 trillion Brazil is the sixth largest economy in the world. USD $ 24. 63 billion GDP per Capita USD $4,803 USD $16,699GNI per Capita USD $11,500 USD $24,940 Exchange rate BRL 1. 00= GYD $100. 00 TT $1. 00 = GYD $30. 00 Inflation 5. 24 % 5. 4% Reserves US$ 349. 708 billion US$ 9. 692 billion Debt as a % of GDP 65. 1% 37. 3% Unemployment 6% 5. 5% Source Communicaid and Central Intelligence Agency World Fact book and www. tradingeconomics. com The data presented indicates that both Brazil and Trinidad are about as politically stable as Guyana with both countries being economically better off. However in Brazil there is a greater divide between rich and poor and a higher level of crime relative to Guyana and Trinidad.Both Brazil and Trinidad are currently experiencing low levels of inflation and unemployment Brazil unthe likes of Trinidad has a tax on financial transactions Brazil is far more bureaucratic when it comes to starting a business winning up to six months to get all the paperwork done whereas in Trinidad it is considerably easier and should only take one to two months. In Brazil getting certain(a) legal permissions for establishing a business expedited may require the payment of bribes. There are no limits to repatriation o f registered capital and no taxes on profits repatriated from both countries.DGM would have to consider the higher level of bureaucracy in Brazil when it comes to getting things started (which creates opportunities for bribes to be extorted) as compared to Trinidad. A business class visa is required for commit and doing business in Brazil with a minimum level of investment being USD $50,000 being required. A Guyanese can transact and conduct business in Trinidad without a visa however a work permit would be required. In Brazil it may be necessary to hire a middleman (despachante) to navigate the maze of bureaucracy. (CIA World fact book 2012, Communicaid 2012).On the key issue of protection of property rights both Brazil and Trinidad have legal pabulum for the protection of real assets and intellectual property rights, both countries having signed international agreements, however, the judiciary in Brazil is inefficient and subject to political as well as economic influence with p iracy of copyright material being fairly widespread. Brazil presents a higher degree of risk due to lower levels of property rights protection. Trinidad unlike Brazil is a member of CARICOM just like Guyana which allows free trade among members. There is a free trade zone in Manaus in Brazil.Taxation in Brazil is extremely complex and not as uniform as in Trinidad. Cost of labour in both Trinidad and Brazil is higher than in Guyana but is more available. Cost of energy is cheaper in both countries relative to Guyana. (CIA World fact book 2012, Communicaid 2012). Politically and economically there are fewer challenges for DGM to expand to Trinidad as compared to Brazil, however with inflation levels and unemployment levels being almost equal and exchange rates being stable there is still a degree of attractiveness to expand to Brazil if ways around the red tape can be achieved.CULTURAL ISSUES Cultural differences can present a variety of problems when looking to conduct business in f oreign markets from language barriers, employee behaviour and work ethic to strategic planning, it is therefore essential that entrepreneurs familiarise themselves with more than just the laws governing a society and obtain an understanding of the underlying values,norms and mores so as to be able to discern what is different and what is the same, what is acceptable and what peradventure considered taboo or disrespectful. (Hill 2011)Trinidad is an English speaking Caribbean country with a diverse multi ethnic society that has fused relatively well into a distinct Trini burnish with a mix of East Indian, African, European and American influences, religion is mainly Christian, Hinduism and Islam. Carnival is celebrated annually with Soca and Calypso music, elaborate costumes and floats, parades and beach parties over a one week period. Trinidad like Brazil is very nationalistic and proud of their country and its national symbols and flag colours. Trinidad is also a soccer crazy nati on but not to the extreme as Brazil.There is a strong American influence in the way business is conducted in Trinidad which is very much homogeneous with the way meetings and other business dealings are conducted in Guyana however it is somewhat different in Brazil. Brazil is Portuguese speaking with a far larger population who are predominantly Roman Catholic, however just like Trinidad there is an annual Carnival and a strong soccer and beach culture since Brazil has some of the most attractive beaches on South Americas Eastern Atlantic coastline and year round sunny weather.There are more cultural issues to be considered by DGM in looking to expand to Brazil than Trinidad (CIA World fact book 2012, US Commercial Service-US Department of profession 2012). Brazilians do not like to discuss business during lunch whereas that would be ok in Trinidad, coffee drinking is a ritual in Brazil whereas having a semi formal meeting over beers or whiskey is normal in Trinidad. There are a f ew extend signals acceptable in Guyana and Trinidad like the OK that would be considered insulting in Brazil (Communicaid Group Ltd 2012).It would therefore be a bit more challenging from a cultural perspective for DGM to do business in Brazil as compared to Trinidad. Both countries have a well developed tourism industry with visitors from the US and Europe looking for differentiated products with unique designs, fabrics and colour. Although both countries presently have female presidents, males dominate business as such initial business meetings should be male led, but with DGM trading in the female apparel industry including a female during negotiations would be wise.Entry Strategy Having made a decision to expand to another country the management would need to consider all the risks and decide on the timing, mode and scale of entry to be adopted (Hill, 2011). In entering a foreign market there are six modes of entry that a firm can consider each with advantages and disadvantages ranging from Exporting, Turnkey contracts,Licensing,Joint Ventures to Wholly Owned Subsidiary. (Hill 2011,p. 32) Brazil presents a more challenging environment both politically, economically and culturally but DGM should not rule out expansion into the Brazilian marketplace since the sheer size of it of its population and proximity to Guyana offers immense potential, however, at this time DGM should look at exporting finished products by finding a wholesale distributor with a wide network of resellers to export beachwear to and also seek to market team uniforms directly to soccer teams especially in the lower divisions and have a local representative do meetings and collect sizes and measurements etc. ith delivery being done through this intermediary but with payments being remitted by bank transfers directly to DGM. By going the export route to Brazil import tariffs would be an additional cost as opposed to having a factory in the Manaus free trade zone, as such DGM should gauge the acceptance of its offerings and then look to develop strategic alliances at the manufacturing level later on if market conditions indicate the potential for higher profitability. DGM should be prudent in its business arrangements and look to desexualize transactions using letters of credit until levels of trust are established.In Trinidad DGM should look to develop a articulation venture with a suitable partner who has excess warehousing space suitable for establishing a garment factory thereby reduction the level of capital investment required, register its brands in Trinidad, establish a small scale factory and produce both beachwear and soccer and other sport uniforms in Trinidad and market both to the local Trinidad market and export to the distributors in Brazil and further afield. Strategic alliances would also be needed to market products across Trinidad as such a partner with appropriate channels already in place would be useful at the entry phase.A strategic alliance with a business in an unrelated industry that has excess building space would be preferred to one that is in the same industry with relieve labour and machine capacity due to the risk of having that partner appropriating designs and customers. Timing of these two ventures is important, however with the slow pace at which negotiations and business dealings run in Brazil it may be prudent to start interim talks with potential distributors at the same time as getting the joint venture arrangement and factory setup in Trinidad.Products would be differentiated in both markets according to designs and colors, more revealing beachwear is acceptable in Brazil and labeling would have to be in Portuguese as such a multi-domestic approach would be necessary with products being made specifically for each of the two markets with a slight overlap. This strategy should not be too costly given that the slight differences between products do not require different skills and machines and the desig ns for the Brazilian market would require less material but have the same selling price.Conclusion The beach and athletic wear segment of the apparel market is already established in both countries, as such there is no first mover advantage to be gained, however DGM is confident that it can secure a niche by supplying an overall better quality product (stitchwork,design,fabric) at a far lower price. Brazil which has the largest potential market has relatively more political economy and cultural barriers which increase the levels of risk and possibility for failure so DGM should be cautious when expanding into this market.Trinidad on the other hand has much more political economy and cultural similarities with Guyana and this would allow for easier entry, allowing DGM to be more aggressive, which could end up solving the production capacity problems for DGM to meet the pass judgment new demand when the export channels into Brazil open up which would in turn satisfy the present need for a wider market base. If both of these expansions come to fruition DGM can expect growth in demand and profitability over the long term with economic benefits accruing to each of the three countries. BibliographyCIA World fact book, Trinidad 2012, viewed 1 October 2012, https//www. cia. gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/td. html CIA World fact book, Brazil 2012, viewed 1 October 2012, Communicaid Group Ltd. 2012, Doing Business in Brazil- Brazilian Social and Business nuance UK, London, viewed 30 September 2012 http//www. communicaid. com/access/pdf/library/culture/doing-business-in/Doing%20Business%20in%20Brazil. pdf. Devaraja, Dr. T. S 2011, Indian Textile and Garment Industry-An Overview, University of Mysore, viewed 30 September 2012 http//sibresearch. rg/uploads/2/7/9/9/2799227/working_paper_-_dr_devaraja. pdf Goinvest 2012, Denmor Garment Manufacturers Competing in the Global Garment Industry, viewed 29 September 2012 http//www. goinvest. gov. gy/manuf acturing. html Hill, CWL 2010, Global Business Today, 7th edn, McGraw Hill, Boston US Commercial Service-US Department of Commerce 2012, Doing Business In Trinidad and Tobago A Country Commercial Guide for U. S. Companies, viewed 1 October 2012, http//trinidad. usembassy. gov/uploads/images/bLR3mH7MwdrEvCke0jB6Tw/CCG2006. pdf End of Assignment.

Pros and Cons of the Internet Essay

Ever since the World Wide Web was invented by Tim Bernes Lee in 1989, the internet has grown by leaps and bounds, and today ranks as one of the central phenomena in human life. Even though it offers a chance of benefits, its benefits are not purely unalloyed, but it is likewise associated with several causeless consequences (Otfinoski, 2007). On the positive side, the internet has been equal to expand doorway to educational opportunities through e-learning or distance learning. This is because it offers enhanced access to educational opportunities both at a cost that is highly affordable, as well as in a manner that is highly convenient.For example, it allows those with busy schedules to conveniently schedule their classes. Apart from enhancing access to educational opportunities, Fairlie (2004) writes that individuals with access to the internet generally exhibit higher school enrolment and completion rates compared to those without access to internet technology. The internet a lso offers a huge repository of data and knowledge, resources which researchers can tap into. Secondly, the internet has become an important channel through which employment opportunities can be accessed.Sites such as Monster. com are daily helping to connect thousands of jobseekers with available job opportunities. Additionally, the internet is a powerful communication tool. Through the e-mail, instant messaging, and online chatting forums, people from many disparate parts of the world are able to send and receive messages and feedback from each other. The internet offers social networking forums such as Facebook and Twitter, through which millions of people worldwide component ideas and resources (Buchanan, 2002).The internet also provides huge entertainment value for millions of people worldwide. Through the internet, it is possible to watch and download ones favourite videos, music, and TV shows. unity can also play or download ones favourite game. It offers a platform throug h which users can shop online, which enhances convenience in buying and selling (Buchanan, 2002). The internet has also made significant contributions to business, with e-commerce helping businesses create new sources of competitive advantage.Through direct marketing, organizations are able to have sex out intermediation costs and lower costs. They are also able to access new markets without the added hassles of travelling across geographical boundaries. With much than one meg people connected to the internet, organizations have a potentially huge market made of billions of people, unlimited by space or time, which can be tapped into at the touch of a button (Rahman and Rasinghani, 2000). The internet has additionally brought about new opportunities that have birthed entirely new businesses and industries.Some of these businesses that immediately spring to mind accept the so-called dotcoms, some examples of which include Amazon. com and EBay. These have created employment opport unities, and become a source of livelihood for thousands of people (Rahman and Rasinghani, 2000). Even though the internet provides a lot of benefits to users, it also has a grim underside associated with it. Security risks related to the breach of data security and confidentiality, data integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation exist.For example, by using sniffer programs, hackers can collect personalized information such as passwords or credit card numbers from their unwitting victims, which they can use to carry out fraud. This is known as identity theft (Cheswick, Bellovin, and Rubin, 2003). Apart from the theft of sensitive personal data, data creation transmitted over the internet is prone to being compromised, by for example being modified by malicious users. Other threats include spoofing, where one computer can sidestep the authentication of a system by impersonating it, thus gaining unauthorised access to data carried in that system.Bugs in software and hardware re sulting from design vulnerabilities, as well as malicious programs such as viruses, Trojan horses, and worms also present potential security threats that internet users are faced with (Cheswick, Bellovin, and Rubin, 2003). Apart from security threats that internet users face, the internet has also been associated with increasing the rate of sexual immorality, more specifically by exposing underage users to sexually explicit or pornographic material.According to Rovou (2007), there are some 4. 2 million pornography sites, and that either second, 28, 258 people are viewing pornography. Yet another adverse consequence that has been associated with the internet is that it has led the creation of the digital divide, which is threatening to increase the disparities between marginalized groups (such as minorities and those with lower incomes) and the privileged ones.For example, the internet offers educational opportunities (through distance learning), employment opportunities (through s ites such as monster. com), and in recent times citizens of many country have been able to participate in many important national events through the internet thanks to e-governance initiatives. The fact that many people from the low income brackets and those from minority racial and cultural groups have not been able to effectively access the internet as their counterparts from the dominant group has brought about concerns that the disparities between the two groups are likely to widen further, with the risk of the widening inequality causing social strife (Fairlie, 2004).References Buchanan, W. 2002. The complete handbook of the internet. Springer. ISBN 1402072368, 9781402072369. Cheswick, RW, Bellovin, SM, and Rubin AD. 2003. Firewalls and Internet security repelling the wily hacker. Addison-Wesley. ISBN020163466X, 9780201634662 Fairlie RW, Pastor M, London R and Rosner R. 2004. Race, youth, and the digital divide a research and policy initiative. Center for justice, tolerance an d community.Retrieved on 220 June 2009 from http//cjtc. ucsc. edu/PowerPoints/dd_wtgrant_slide_show_204. pdf. Otfinoski, S. 2007. Computers. Marshall Cavendish. ISBN 0761425977, 9780761425977 Rahman SM, and Rasinghani, MS. 2000. Electronic commerce opportunity and challenges. Idea Group Inc. ISBN 1878289764, 9781878289766. Rovou, J. 2007. obscenity & Pancakes fights X-rated addictions. Retrieved on 20 June 2009 from http//www. cnn. com/2007/US/04/04/porn. addiction/

Creative learning Essay

1.1 Creative learning is to the highest degree how children problem solve, how they think and how they imagine. To allow this we need to provide opportunities for children to explore and to be imaginative in what they do, we need to provide resources that can be transported and manipulated, for example a child whitethorn decide to build a tower from Lego and and then add farm animals and making it into a stable. Creativity is how children express themselves, through drawing, painting, dance, singing or stories, it is about letting children explore emotions and self-expression and be creative sometimes without an end result.1.2 Current theoretical approaches to creativity & creative learning include, Nature or Nurture Are children naturally creative in terms of do they have a musical talent or is this something that can be nurtured and taught? Role modelling children may learn from watching others, if we allow children to see us being creative and making pictures will they then co py us and be creative.1.3 Creativity & creative learning can support other areas of study such asEmotional creativity allows children to express emotions whilst taking on the role of someone else, for example playing at being a make who is angry with the child, whilst creative learning allows the child to develop their own problem solving skills and allows them to understand their thinking may be different to someone elses, that they may choose different resources for the same outcome.Social creativity allows children to join in with others in role play activities such as pretending to be mammary gland & dad or sisters, it allows children to make relationships through play, whilst creative learning allows them to take resources and use them to make and end product to show to a peer or an adult to gain praise, this gives them a sense of self confidence.Intellectual creativity and creative learning allows children develop intellectual skills as all of the areas in the EYFS nexu s into intellectual in some way, for example being creative and producing a picture develops intellectual skills as early mark making will connector into later writing skills, creative thinking and being able to problem solve also develops intellectual skills.Communication creativity allows children to freely communicate about their own home or life through creative play such as role play, whilst creative learning allows children to explain what they may indispensability to see at the end or how they want to achieve this.Physical creativity allows children move freely in many different ways, be it saltation to music or slithering around like a snake developing gross labour skills, whilst creative learning allows children to develop fine motor skills as they may use scissors ti cut or pencils ro draw.

Health and Safety in the Workplace Essay

* The wiring can be temperamental, the hot water system is ofttimes not earning and the canteen is in a basement room with no external excitation or windows. There ar only 3 toilets in the create and these be likewise ascertain on the lower ground floor, near to the canteen. The organise egress (Health, preventive & Welf ar) Regulations 1992 state that in reference to dismission Every workplace shall have fitting and sufficient spunk. Where it is practicable, the lighting shall be by natural light. qualified and sufficient emergency lighting shall be provided. To mend the lighting issue in the canteen, sufficient lighting would need to be provided & maintained otherwise the company would be shifting these regulations. These regulations in any case state that in regards to temperature in the workplace should be reasonable for indoor workplaces. There should be a sufficient number of thermometers provided to exit checking of temperature.With the hot water system failing to function at all times it is required the temperature should be monitored carefully & should ideally be replaced with iodine that is reliable. The toilets in the canteen area will need to be well lit as well, but also very well ventilated with a naughty quantity of fresh air. The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992 state that three bathrooms are required for between 26 50 employees, if there are more employees then additional WC facilities will be required.Also, There moldiness(prenominal) be hot and cold water, soap, and either electric hand dryers or towels provided. The Electricity at Work Act 1989 states that within the work place, those responsible must Have their electrical systems constructed in a appearance that prevents danger. This includes testing all new equipment to ensure that it is safe. Maintain their electrical systems correctly to prevent danger. Have repaired or closed any electrical system that causes danger. The electrical system is temp eramental & will need to be repaired & in some areas perhaps replaced to keep up to the standards that The Electricity at Work Act 1989 requires.* The find has been issue of service for some considerable time and the computers are constantly breaking trim. The Provision and drill of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 states that any equipment provided must be maintained and kept in uncorrupted working put up therefore the computers & the arise are not meeting these regulations as they are continuously breaking conquer or in the case of the nose, not working at all. They must either be replaced or repaired so that they are easy for use by all people within the building. The Manual treatment trading operations Regulations 1992 also say, with regards to the lift, that where manual discourse is unavoidable, they should be mechanised with the use of trolleys, lifts and hoists. So if any lifting tasks were to occur, the lift should be available to use as it is already in place.* None of the air conditioning units are working and none of the windows open. All files that need to be kept are stored under the steps on from each one of the different floors. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 say that a minimum temperature of 16C should be maintained in an area of normal physical activity & there should be a earnest number of thermometers positioned at above 0.5m off the ground to display the room temperature. There is no uttermost temperature for a workplace however these regulations state that the workplace should be comfortable and reasonable.The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992 also say that the supply of fresh air should not normally be below 5-8 litres per second, per occupant so the fact that the air conditioning units dont function & the windows do not open geological fault these regulations entirely & should be repaired or replaced immediately. With the files of the company being stored under the stairs, the company could well be breaching the rules of The data Protection Act 1998 which states that information stored about people cannot be accessed by a third caller without their knowledge. The inadequate transshipment center below each of the stairs is not secure & therefore anyone within the building could access them.The Statutory duties of employers and employees relating to health, safety and welfare as set out by the government says that the employer must explicitly provide arrangements for ensuring safe means of handling, use, storage and transport of articles and substances. All files being stored under the stairs does definitely not provide a safe means of storing documents so an alternative organisational system should be used for the companys files. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 also sets out to protect people at work & to protect people not at work from those who are, the files could pose a trip hazard to employees & people visiting the building, another(pre nominal) reason for an alternative storage system to be implemented.* The offices are cleaned on a weekly basis, but all the cleaning products are kept in the canteen near the emergency exit. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) is the law that requires employers to ensure substances that are hazardous to health1 & not storing the cleaning products safely & securely if they contain any wrongful ingredients (which many an(prenominal) cleaning products do) breaches the regulations set out. You can prevent or reduce workers exposure to hazardous substances by* conclusion out what the health hazards are* deciding how to prevent harm to health ( put on the line assessment2)* providing control measures to reduce harm to health* making sure they are used * keeping all control measures in serious working order* providing information, instruction and training for employees and others* providing monitoring and health surveillance in appropriate cases* homework for emergenci es.If the cleaning products have always been stored by the emergency exit, then the company are in breach of The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 as they have failed to identify that there is a risk to its employees & have obviously failed to conduct a thorough risk assessment. With the cleaning products obstructing the emergency exit, The restrictive Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that clear fire instructions should be displayed in all buildings escape routes should be clearly signposted and free from obstruction. The cleaning products being stored there are a direct infringement of this & they should be removed then stored safely & securely.* The majority of photocopiers are out of action on each of the floors this means that all staff have to go to the 5th floor to get good tincture copies. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 states that any equipment provided must be maintained and kept in good working order, the unusable p hotocopiers breach these regulations & must be repaired or replaced.The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 state to avoid the need for employees to undertake any manual handling operations at work which involve a risk of their being injured. Under the Regulations, a suitable and sufficient risk assessment of all manual handling operations should be carried out to quantify the risks and put suitable guidance and support in place to make sure risks are kept to a minimum. The employer is also expected to train staff where necessary in the correct way to manually lift and continue objects. The employer has make neither, so to prevent accidents occurring, the employer should implement these immediately.* On your first day at the new office, one of the receptionists, who is due to go on maternity leave in the next two weeks falls down the stairs (after having done a large amount of photocopying) and breaks her leg, her arm and her collarbone. The Manual Handling Operations Regu lations 1992 (MHOR)3 requires an employer to conceive out a risk assessment on all manual handling tasks that pose an defect risk. If the employer had assessed this properly, a system or alternative way of moving the photocopied documents could have been developed, or perhaps another member of staff could have taken on this responsibility. The employers duty is to avoid manual handling as far as reasonably practicable if there is a possibility of injury. If this cannot be done then they must take steps to reduce the risk of injury as far as reasonably practicable.With the lift being available but closed due to a fault, the employer is not utilizing the available mechanisms as the lift has not been repaired. This puts any employee carrying any large object(s) at risk of injury & the lift will need to be repaired with adequate alternative carrying methods for employees who are unable to do so. Also, The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 says that rest facilitie s must be provided for pregnant women and nursing mothers, this may not be relevant to the woman falling down the stairs, however if this has not been provided for her, it could have contributed if she was tired & unable to find a place to rest or not allowed to take time to rest.

Online Marketing at Big Skinny Essay

After analyzing the case it is recommended that Big Skinny should re berate their online marting options and prioritize what they should be concentrating on to make a good stand in online market and create a denounce name. This would armed service them create a customer mean(a) whom they good deal enrol with new buying options later on. They should start with social media, interactive marketing and online distributors first. For making their online marketing race a success it is necessary that customers be confident of their product. Wallets are a kind of product which are best analyzed by touching and feeling the material. So the people who have already possess a big skinny wallet or have heard enough about the brand will be most confident to buy it online. So its possible that in initial long time of their online market they will get large number of repeat purchases and lesser new purchases. For creating their brand quantify online, initially they should only use online d istributors who are trusted by the customers, like Amazon and ebay . This would also help avoid the glitches like wrong discount coupon distribution and many other losses associated with it. They should be selective when it comes to the reputation of the website which is distributing their product and make sure that customer revisits the site because of their product and not yet to find some discounted deals. As they already have a huge and happy customer base they should inspire these customers to come online and promote other people to buy their product using social media.They provoke also introduce some kind of reward point system for regular customers to encourage them to visit their online resources and buy product form there and leave recommendations. Other ways to promote their product can be TV commercials, email promotion and online rebates etc. Now, coming to other promotion strategies which they should consider adjacent when they have got a good online customer respons e. The Display advertisements only get clicked 0.1% of the time and also takes a lot of time for theirsite to be listed as top site, so they should save their money by not concentrating on this option. As far as sponsored search is considered, as indicated in their chart they are stipendiary a high price for a phrase like Leather wallet, which is not plane their priority and main product. I would suggest they should also use words like best Gifts for him Christmas confront for dad etc. because wallets are considered great gifts for festivities and birthdays. Another long term suggestion to increase their customers would be to categorize items on various customer categories like, wallets for women and senior people etc. Moreover, they should also keep expanding their somatic market and should contact more retail stores to sell and promote their product. They can also make a liaison with a well-established brand like Macys or Ralph Lauren to get a proper and notable outlet for th eir product.

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Copyright 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. trend definition This course introduces the fundamental, logical, and number considerations addressed during corpse and application software development. It provides a solid background in information systems analysis and design techniques through a combination of theory and application. The Systems Development Life circle will be fundamental to the course. PoliciesFaculty and learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained indoors the pursuit two documents University policies You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend cl ass.If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies authorities your current class modality. Course Materials Blankenship, E. , Woodward, M. , Holliday, G. , & Keller, B. (2011). Professional team foundation server 2010. Indianapolis, IN Wiley. Dennis, A. , Wixom, B. H. , & Roth, R. M. (2012). Systems analysis & design (5th ed. ). Hoboken, NJ John Wiley & Sons. Schiesser, R. (2011). IT systems management (2nd ed. ). Boston, MA Pearson Education. Valacich, J. S. , George, J. F. , & Hoffer, J. A. (2012). Essentials of systems analysis and design (5th ed. ).Upper Saddle River, NJ Pearson Education parcel Microsoft Visio Microsoft go steady (Recommended) Toolwire Personal Student Desktop All electronic materials are available on the student website. hebdomad One Systems Development Life Cycle detail Due Points Objectives Define the systems development bearing cycle. Describe Roles of Systems Analyst and differents in System Development Projects. Participation Answer both DQ1 and DQ2 each week. Other DQs are optional and can be answered to meet requiredDQ1 sidereal day 3 4 participation. look upon you are to post 2 substantive postings on 4 different days of the DQ2- week.All substantive posts in Main count towards participation. twenty-four hour period 4 culture Team Resource acquisition Team Toolkit Day 7 1 Instructions Team Charter carry out the Learning Team Charter. One team member posts the Charter to their Assignments tab. Learning Team recognise divine service crave SR-kf-013. See the Team cover Rubric posted in the Course Materials hebdomad 5 Instructions Forum. Service Request SR-kf-013 make-up Examine each stage of the SDLC for the Kudler Fine Foods Frequent Shopper Program. germinate a 12- to 16-page paper, due in Week Five. Post your team Project be after and update it each week. Week Two Systems Analysis detail Due Points Objectives Explain reach and feasibility. Define systems analysis and systems requirements. Participation Answer both DQ1 and DQ2 and post 2 substantive postings on 4 different days of the week. 4 days of week4 Learning Team insure working on the Service Request SR-kf-013 for Kudler Fine Foods. Instructions Create a detailed outline for each surgical incision of the paper. Service Request SR-kf-013 newsprint Post your Project Plan for SR-kf-013.List all deliverables, assign them equitably to team (Preparation) members and add due dates for each Day 7 5 Individual As one of the program outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program, Service Request students must apply the principles of systems analysis and design to fundamental business SR-rm-022, Part 1 systems within the organization. The final individual paper for this class includes three sections the final section is due in Week Four. One section of the paper is due each week. The rubric is posted in the Course Materials Forum. Complete Section 1 of the Service Request SR-rm-022 paper. Using the Service Request SR-rm-022, analyze the HR system. Prepare a 4- to 6-page paper that accomplishes the following What key stakeholders in Riordan Manufacturing would you gather requirements from? Describe the information-gathering techniques and systems analysis tools you would propose for the project. mention the key factors that help ensure the information required for the project is gathered successfully. Explain what project scope is and why it is important. Describe the areas of project feasibility that are examined in the analysis phase of the SCLC. Cite and hold forth 2 to 3 references, in addition to the required readings, that are relevant to the assignment. Include citations and references formatted consistent with APA guidelines. take in Section 1 of the final paper. Day 7 15 Week Three Systems Design Details Due Points Objectives Define design specifications. Participation Answer both DQ1 and DQ2 and post 2 substantive postings on 4 different days of the week. 4 days of week 4 Learning Team Continue working on Service Request SR-kf-013 Paper, due in Week Five. SR-kf-013 Paper (Preparation) twist Updated Project Plan (Add actual delivery dates / comments) Day 7 2 Individual Complete Section 2 of the Service Request SR-rm-022 paper.This weeks assignment incorporatesDay 7 15 Service Request the conversion from analysis to design. Revise Section 1 based on faculty feedback. SR-rm-022, Part 2 Prepare a 4- to 6-page paper that includes the following Describe the application architecture and process design.Include a superior description of the security controls you recommend for the design of this HR system. Apply the tools of systems analysis to describe the information systems architecture in terms of data, processes, interfaces, and network. You can use a Microsoft Visio diagram to draw examples of accrue charts, data flow diagrams, and any new(prenominal) design tools. Cite and discuss 2 to 3 references, in addition to the required readings, that are relevant to the assignment. Include citations and references formatted consistent with APA guidelines. Submit Section 2 of the paper ONLY. Week Four Systems Development and Implementation Details Due Points Objectives describe the activities involved in systems development. Identify the activities involved in systems executing. Identify the activities involved in systems operations. Participation Answer both DQ1 and DQ2 and post 2 substantive postings on 4 different days of the week. 4 days of week4 Learning Team Continue working on Service Request SR-kf-013 Paper, due in Week Five. SR-kf-013 Paper (Preparation) Subm it Updated Project Plan (Add actual delivery dates / comments) Day 7 2 Individual Complete Section 3 of the Service Request SR-rm-022 paper.This section incorporates the Day 7 20 Completed SR-rm-022 transition from design to implementation. Revise Sections 1 and 2 based on faculty feedback. Prepare a 4- to 6-page section that accomplishes the following Describe the implementation stage for this project. Include a discussion of the six major activities for the implementation stage as described in the text Coding Testing Installation Documentation knowledge Support Describe in the discussion of these six activities how each activity would be specifically plan for the individual project situation. Discuss the benefits of using defined and repeatable processes for accomplishing these activities for the implementation stage. Cite and discuss 2 to 3 references, in addition to the required reading s, that are relevant to the assignment. Include citations and references formatted consistent with APA Guidelines. Compile and Submit Sections 1 through 3 into one final 12-18 page paper with any suggestions and revisions completed to the previously submitted sections. Week Five Maintenance Details Due Points Objectives Define systems maintenance and how it is performed. Explain system mannequin management. Participation Answer both DQ1 and DQ2 and post 2 substantive postings on 4 different days of the week. 4 days of week4 Learning Team Complete Service Request SR-kf-013. Day 7 20 Service Request SR-kf-013 Paper Submit your 12- to 16-page paper. Copyright University of Phoenix is a registered assay-mark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trade mark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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