...“Only 52 percent of Native American students who graduated in 2004 attended college right after high school, and of these students, only 39 percent had completed a bachelor’s degree by 2010” (Klein). Statistics show that there is a wide gap in education between White Americans and Native Americans. The American government could be responsible for the reason that Native American students are falling behind their white counterparts. America destroyed the Native American’s education system by stripping them of their culture. The Native American education system has been altered and demolished throughout history due to the influences from the American government. To begin, Native Americans were forced to attended schools where they were stripped...
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...Why some say the American Education System is failing, Why some say it’s not Liz Sanders As Jeff Daniels’ character in The Newsroom put it, we’re 7th in Literacy, 27th in Math, and 22nd in Science (The Newsroom, 2012). America used to be an educated country; now we just base our opinions on what we get from social media, and the people around us. In this piece, I’m going to look at why some people think the American Education System is failing, and why some people think it’s not. What does it mean to fail? A bad grade in one of your classes? Falling behind, and not being able to catch up? Here, we’re going to look at the problem surrounding the failing American Education System. In an article from Foreign Affairs magazine, it’s stated...
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...The Future of American Education: No Child Left Behind Finding common ground, the United States Congress passed an act in 2001 shortly after George W. Bush took office. Originally proposed by President Bush’s administration, the act “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB) received overwhelming bipartisan support. Originally intended to address widespread perceptions that public education was falling far short of expectations, the act has received much criticism. Indeed, almost ten years after the act was signed into law by President Bush on January 8, 2002 there is overwhelming evidence that the NCLB law is deeply flawed and is doing more harm than good in our nation’s public schools. Public recognition of the law’s shortcomings has produced a growing consensus of a fundamental need for overhaul. A new conception of the federal role in education needs to be addressed beyond standards, tests and punishment. Our nation’s schools need to be strengthened in order to truly leave no child behind, but how did such a promising law go so wrong? Reviewing the NCLB act there are many positive attributes: accountability standards are set and measured annually by each state to promote and foster educational growth and achievement; standards are set for teacher qualifications; reading, writing and math are emphasized; educational status and growth by ethnicity are measured to help close the achievement gap between white and minority students; schools are required to focus...
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...The education system in Peru has a somewhat close comparison to that of the United States. Peru offers basic education that is from age(s) 3-5 years old; primary 6-11 years old; secondary 12-16 years old, all of which are paid by the government and are free. However the only downside is that Peru only expects children to attend from the age of 6-16 years old and doesn’t encourage further education after the age of sixteen. Peru offers higher education but it is not mandatory or free, although scholarships are offered and the education system in Peru has been expanding. To begin with the numbers were not too low from where Peru was in 2007, enrollment has gone up about 73 percent for ages 3 to 5 years old; the 6-11 years old age group has increased by 95 percent and the 12-16 year old age group has is at a 91 percent enrollment rate. Yes, these percentages since 2007 seem up to par, but they only give you some insight...
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...When I think about America and what it has done for my race and the people within it, nothing but the most distressful thoughts spring to mind. Being regarded has an African-American; I feel I get first-person insights on what issues we are steadily faced with has a collective group of people. Although we are a country of fifty states, we’re still a nation that is divided. The many divisions that we face range from political views, religious preferences and social and economically differences. But there is one division that has plagued our nation for almost four hundred years —racial inequality. In regards to division, we see it in every aspect of our daily lives. We experience it in employment, financial status, government dependency,...
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...compulsory education system, and push for equality despite one’s race or religion. But what is the point of giving education for everyone, if students of a certain race fail or pass standardized tests more consistently than others. Is it a problem with the education, the teacher, or the student? Last year, Hispanic and African American high school students scored at substantially lower rates than Asian and White students on the ACT. For example, the score of White graduates who were college ready in English at 77%, was twice that of African American students 35% (Snyder). Unfortunately, evidence of such academic achievement gaps—as measured by College Readiness Benchmarks—is...
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...Term Paper “Making the Most of Foreign Factories” Jeremy Rochford California State University San Marcos Abstract The article “Making the Most of Foreign Factories”, written by Kasra Ferdows discusses how companies can and should obtain the full potential of their factories abroad. She begins by stating that there are two approaches to manufacturing and a factory’s importance to the company is based on the approach the manager of the factory takes. She also exclaims how she thinks the gap between companies that treat their foreign factories as a source of competitive advantage and those that do not is widening. Next, Ferdows discusses the three current realities of global business. She follows by illustrating the six categories that foreign factories fall into and the strategic matrix, which is used to help manager’s move factories along the matrix. Then she describes the managerial approaches used to upgrade the strategic roles of factories. She exclaims how choosing the right type of manager at each kind of factory is extremely important to the growth of that factory. She ends her article by describing the obstacles and temptations that stand in the way of a factories proper growth. Ferdows begins her article by arguing that companies take two approaches when handling their foreign factories. The company either views manufacturing as a competitive advantage or they do not. She begins by stating that most companies do not utilize the full potential of their factories...
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...Varnish. Thinners. Paints. Tin. Flexible Packaging. We are Treasure Island Industrial Corporation (TIIC) and we are here to stay. A Cebu-based manufacturing conglomerate founded in the 1950’s, Treasure Island is an established manufacturing company providing construction chemicals and paints. Globally competitive and trusted in the way we do business, Treasure Island exists with this goal in mind: To provide customers with exceptional service and quality products that have the best value for money. Commercial buildings and homes proudly stand stamped with the quality only Treasure Island can bring. From 30 sq. meter studios to breathtaking skyscrapers, Treasure Island has long been a passionately committed partner in this dynamic construction industry and has become a household name in construction needs across the country. Fulfilling the demands of this ever-growing industry, Treasure Island went into the production of quality house and automotive paints aptly named Island Paints. Thinking and acting one step ahead of the competition, we are also the recognized partner of international label, Transocean Marine Paints, distributing specially-formulated paints for ocean-faring ships and other marine craft. Treasure Island ventured into manufacturing another growing market need: styrofoam boxes. Hence, together with an industrial partner, Treasure Island created Styropack Industrial Corp, a subsidiary existing solely for manufacturing styrofoam products. Thus, Styropack Industrial...
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...HCF Background of HCF * established in 1974 * started as a family-owned business, grew into a public listed company * contract manufacturing * high quality clothes for European and American fashion houses * under clients’ own labels * owns 3 factories – Butterworth, Jitra and Chiangmai; Penang factory was shutdown during financial crisis in 1998, but not sold Issues/Problems Falling margins and profits, increase in current liabilities (not healthy signs) * 2008 revenue decreased by 7.7% (RM10mil) but COGS increased by 6.5% * 2008 operating profit decreased by 73% * Trade payables increased by 92% and overdraft increased by 86% resulting in overall increase of current liabilities by 45% The need to lower manufacturing costs – move production to China * Opening own factory in China * involves high investments – RM15mil * takes at least 18 months to be up and running * HCF does not have sufficient funds, bank overdrafts * need alternative source of funds – more investments from owners, bank loans, issuance of shares * Joint venture with reputable manufacturer in China * lower investment cost – RM2.4mil for 70/30 profit share, HCF 30% * takes 6 months to startup * higher risk – high chances of JV failures * risk of currency fluctuations * need close monitoring to uphold quality and reputation Existing factories – Butterworth, Jitra and Chiangmai * to shutdown and sell-off one or all...
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...measures to constantly track progress and monitor the qualities will maintain high standards and reach the goal of zero defects. Riordan’s post project review process the eight quality management principles. 1)Customer Focus 2)Leadership 3)Involvement of people 4)Process approach 5)System approach to management 6)Continual improvement 7)Factual approach 8)Mutually beneficial supplier relationships Following the environmental standards help control the environmental impact on the communities surrounding the manufacturing plants Securing raw materials locally helps Energy efficient facilities Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replenish, Restore are the guiding principles to living up to the ISO 1400 standards D= Production moves material to manufacture and on to assembly and out to distribution material stockpiling and delivery are put off at the point of manufacture, not all parts are available for assembly at the same time as manufacture of raw material. Distribution has multiple steps of loading, trucking, unloading, and repacking for sea travel. M= Time from arrival of an order to time of delivery is lengthy due to assembly and distribution issues. Time at each point in the system is hindered by bottlenecks in supply of raw material, availability...
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...1 THE MUSHROOM FACTORY The following case is an in-depth look at the events in the Accessories D e p a r t m e n t of the Esco Company, a Midwest manufacturer, during a period of rapid change. Source: This case was prepared by Alex G. Dompkowski, Otto A. Gearhart, Jr., and Roberta P. Marquette, under the supervision of Theodore T. Herbert. The case is not intended to reflect either effective or ineffective administrative or technical practices, but was prepared as a basis for class discussion. Overview The Accessories Department of the Esco Company produces specialty industrial items which complement the company ' s high volume standard products. The department was originally structured on a product basis, with Accessories having complete control and responsibility over its products from their inception through production, including customer service and customer relations. During 1972 this arrangement was changed and two groups were forme d--pr oduct engineering, and manufacturing engineering. T h e product engineering group maintained responsibility for product inception, production of prototypes, and production start-up. They also handled customer service and relations. T h e manufacturing group handled the products during the production stage. To complicate problems further, in 1973 the company purchased three small manufacturing plants and began phasing the manufacturing process out of the home plant. T h e manufacturing group had responsibility for transferring...
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...forecasts which are used to decide the production levels of each plant. Whereas, the manufacturing plant have the goal to just meet the budget figure and fulfill the quota allocated to each plant. Since they are considered as an expense center and there is no immediate monetary reward to compensate for increase in responsibilities or requirements, they are not concerned to achieve higher efficiency and thus, want to exceed the targets. 2.Evaluate the current management planning and control system for the manufacturing plants and the marketing departments. What are the strengths and weaknesses? Ans. By 1989, the company was one of the world’s largest cloth manufacturer. Following are the Strengths: a)The company has been profitable for a long time. b)The company has 25 manufacturing units of its own and 20 independent contractors producing efficiently and reliably for them. c)They have developed a learning curve to develop the production’s standard hour. d)1-to-5 scale reward system can motivate employees work harder. e)Use budgeting to set the quota,...
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...Making it in America In the article Making it in America Adam Davidson takes time to interview different employees at Standard Motor Products to determine how it is treating them and how factories are changing in time. Adam is receiving a tour of the plant by manager Tony Scalzitti where he sees many factory workers in blue lab coats, hair nets, and protective eyewear. This is where Adam first runs into Madelyn Parlier. Madelyn Parlier was a 22-year-old woman working in the assembly line at the factory. Her occupation was seemed to be an unskilled job and didn’t require much education or experience. It was all about quickness and effectiveness for Madelyn and that was something she was great at. Madelyn grew up in Greenville, SC and was attending high school and planning on going to college when she got pregnant her senior year. Because of this she couldn’t go to college so like most people there she got a job working at the local Standard factory. Madelyn’s job was to run the laser-wielding machine. All she did was place the parts in the machine and press a button for them to be wielded and if correct a green light appears and she passes the part to the next line in process. With this being such an unskilled job there is always that chance of Madelyn being replaced by a robotic arm or machinery that can do this job for her and in turn create less wages for the company to pay for. Over the last 30 years employment of people in factories have gone down 1/3 because of machinery...
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...projected yearly earnings of $46 million. The company is entirely owned by Riordan Manufacturing Industries, a Fortune 1000 enterprise with revenues in excess of $1 billion. Riordan is well established locally and nation-wide, although they are based out of San Jose Riordan has a manufacturing plants in China, Georgia and Michigan. Every company no matter how well it is doing professionally as well as financially always has room to grow and better themselves. Riordan has thought of different ways to remain competitive in an ever-dynamic environment, Riordan Manufacturing must stay current with the latest technology, recent developments in the industry, and attend to the needs of its customers. After telecommunications and data networking systems require an upgrade to a better support of the company’s recent and future growth needs, long-term relationships will be required by maintaining rigorous quality controls, innovative solutions, reasonable pricing, and a responsive business attitude. (B, 2009) Riordan Manufacturing will strive to be a solution provider for their customers and not be a part of theirs customer’s challenges. Future is must be focused in maintaining and achieving reasonable profitability to assure that the human capital and financial is available for sustained growth. (B, 2009) Riordan has many similarities to the company Nike. Both companies have made changes throughout the years to stay competitive in their respective markets. Like many international...
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...manufactured goods and to maximize revenue. Furthermore, marketing department is responsible for making product demand forecasts which are used to set sales unit and sales dollar targets. Whereas, the goals of “Expense Centers”, manufacturing plant, are to meet the budget, achieve cost efficiency, achieve good product quality, and reach the quota that is assigned to each plant. In Grand Jean’s case, the “Expense Centers” would be considered as an Engineered Expense Centers because their input for the most part can be measured in monetary terms and the $ amount of input required to produce one unit of output can be determined. Some of the weaknesses of the current management planning and control system for the manufacturing plants and the marketing departments include: o The reward system is not fair. Personnel located at corporate headquarters are awarded...
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