...PRODUCT DESIGN Have you ever been with a group of friends and decided to order pizzas? One person wants pizza from Pizza Hut because he likes the taste of stuffed-crust pizza made with cheese in the crust. Someone else wants Gracias pizza because she likes the unique crispy-thin crust. A third wants pizza from Smokey’s because of the wood grilled oven taste. Even a simple product like a pizza can have different features unique to its producer. Different customers have different tastes, preferences, and product needs. The variety of product designs on the market appeal to the preferences of a particular customer group. Also, the different product designs have different processing requirements. This is what product design and process selection are all about. We can all relate to the product design of a pizza just from everyday life. Now consider the complexities involved in designing more sophisticated products. For example, Palm,Inc. (www.palm.com) is a leading provider of handheld computers whose slogan is “different people, different needs, different handhelds.” The company designs different products with differing capabilities, such as personal information management, wireless Internet access, and games, intended for different types of customers. The company also has to decide on the best process to produce the different types of handhelds. The challenge of product design can also be illustrated by an example of the Alza Corporation. Alza is a leader in designing new ways...
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...that a team can put together to launch and grow the new venture/ has high potential and is very likely depending on the desire to want to grow the business or consumer demand for products. With that it can become very likely to put a team together to get products out more efficiently. Part 5: Financial Issues * Initial Capital Investment/ is of high potential and requires a low intimal capital investment. Doesn’t take much to start the business, most of the financials will consist of materials like fabric. So this will be an easy business to potentially start up. * Number of revenue drivers (ways in which the company makes money) Has moderate potential, and as of now has two or three ways in which it makes money. That is through Facebook, which is used to...
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...“Death & Co” And “ Mid-Term Break” The poem “Mid Term Break” highlights and portrays the experience of speaker’s little brother’s ( christopher) death.Heaney uses puns throughout the poem. Firstly, in the title "break" which could mean a break from school, or it could mean a break in the “family”. This could be his way of showing us “the readers” two different ways to look at things, and to show that there are always two sides to every story. I would say that understanding this poem is not as hard as the other poems, as we can see the meaning is not so complicated. “Death & Co” written by Sylvia Plath around the timeline of world war II, this poem clearly shows the events and distress that was going around at the time. Death has been described as two people in the poem, “Two, of course there are two” the first being demonic, evil and ugly; this face of death is so evil and ugly that Plath called it “Bastard”', the second death character is amusing, he smokes and smiles (contrasting the other death who cannot smile and cannot smoke either). Both poets use the theme of “death” to express their feelings and to maintain an atmosphere of darkness to show how they feel or what phase of life they are going through. Heany uses some intsresting points in mid term break, once again if we look at the title “Mid-Term Break” which gives a sense of fun, rejoicing and no stress at all; misleads to an idea of happiness because the reader would get an idea that this poem would be happy...
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...Do you agree with the view that Thomas Cromwell was the driving force in the break with Rome in the years to 1534?! Plan: ! Para 1:Source 7 and 8 tell us that Cromwell was the driving force in the break! Para 2:Source 9 and 7 also tell us it was driven by henry wanting a divorce ! Conclusion: I believe that the break was not driven by cromwell but a variety of other reasons (quote source 7 and 8 ‘succession problem) Thomas Cromwell was an adviser to Henry VIII, responsible for drafting the documents that formalised England's religious and political break with Rome during the 1530’s. It can be argued that he was the driving force behind the break from Rome. However it could be other reasons such as Henrys desire for a divorce or for his desire for a male heir.! Source 7 and 8 both support the theory that Cromwell was the driving force in the break with Rome. Source 7 says that Cromwell’s importance lay “in his personal influence on the king”, this shows that Cromwell would have worked through the king giving him enough power to drive the break from Rome. Also Source 7 says, “although Cromwell may not have originated the ideas behind Henry’s policy, he took the ideas and made them practicable”, therefore it can be inferred from this source that he was the driving force as it was Cromwell who made the ideas happen. Source 8 also agrees with the statement, it tells us that the “major attack on the Commons on the Church” was “well organised by Cromwell, which Henry supported”...
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...reasoning. This reading begins with Hume explaining the difference between impressions and ideas. He claims that ideas are thoughts or memories or beliefs related to impressions, whereas impressions are emotions and other mental phenomena. For example, lets say that we are holding a marker. We think that we know what the marker is, as we have become very familiar with it through experience. However, we do not have the idea of the marker itself. Rather, we posses the impression we have of the idea of the marker, which has been made through our experience. So, when we are perceiving the marker, we are actually perceiving ourselves and our impressions. Then, Hume explains relations of ideas and matters of fact. Relations of ideas typically refer to mathematical truths, which are definite facts. Therefore, when someone denies them, a contradiction...
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...In her book “It's Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens”, Dana addresses the idea of internet addiction head on. In boyd's chapter "addiction: what makes teens obsessed with social media?", boyd takes on the idea of addiction, or lack thereof, to the internet. Beginning with the anecdote of a frustrated teen, boyd starts off by putting forth the common idea that overuse of social media is seen by most, teens included, as an “addiction” and “…something that teens lack the capacity to maintain a healthy relationship with…” (79). However, boyd later states that this is better represented by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s term “flow” (80), or deep engagement. An interesting point that boyd brings up is the idea that teenagers...
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...Introduction: Socialism is the organization of society where the public runs businesses and everyone gets an equal share. (Apollo Group, 2009) The idea behind a society working under the rules of pure socialism provides the idea of an almost utopian society. Everyone is treated equally no matter what they do. Everyone knows they each have a role to play in a larger machine that would cease to function without people doing their parts. However, innovation would be stifled, people would be more inclined to keep the status quo, and the people get what they need without having to do extra effort. This in itself is not a feasible way for a society to live, simply to exist and never truly thrive. However, with a capitalistic society where advances are rewarded, individuals and businesses would push ahead due to “the attraction of better wages” and “the hope of profits” (Heilbroner, Milberg 2008 p.29) With any risk, there is the possibility of failure and this is where socialism practices can find a spot in the capitalistic society to aid those who fall and need a hand to get back up and moving again. Some socialism practices can even keep out of control capitalistic actions in check that could damage the economy. In 2008 it is estimated that 2.6 million jobs were lost due to poor economic conditions. (Goldman, 2009) No one exact cause can be pointed to and blamed for the sudden economic collapse in the United States. There are many issues that came together to form a financial...
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...acquired through the process of working hard. The procedures of the writing process vary from the writer itself to the type of task. Even though the writing process is tiring: prewriting, writing, and revising are all beneficial on having a great paper. Pre-writing is like a little kid figuring out what he wants to eat, they are constantly changing their mind. Prewriting consists of four different steps generating ideas, establish a purpose, identifying an audience, and putting your ideas in order. When prewriting I first generate ideas that include research, reading, or simply other people’s ideas and I just jot them down. Then I establish a purpose (if not given) in which my essay will revolve and, I make sure that the purpose goes with the generated ideas. Third I identify the audience that one must always keep in mind. Before putting my ideas together I must first take a ten minute break or else I will over think myself, once I feel refreshed I will organize my ideas in the sequence that I want making sure that they do not overlap. In Shitty First Drafts by Anne Lamott… After I feel confident in my pre-writing the official writing process begins. Writing is like cooking, there are many correct ways to do it and it just depends on the persona. My writing process consists on creating body paragraphs that match to my prewriting creating introductory and concluding paragraphs, and making sure that my audience is still in my mind. I must also take constant breaks to keep myself...
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...origins. The fact that there are people who think that everyone coming from Latin America is Mexican only validates the existence of this idea. Although stereotypes relating to Latino/Hispanics come with a piece of truth as do all stereotypes do, breaking the myths on the Latino/Hispanic people requires understanding and education to combat the stereotypes surrounding this group of individuals. For stereotypes focus less on a person and more on a general grouping of a background. The idea itself lacks breaking the systematic stereotype in its tracks and ensuring that people are recognized for whom they are as a whole, not just a background assigned at birth. All throughout high school, I was involved in an...
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...company What does the term ‘break even’ mean? Break even: This means the point at which the total cost equals the total revenue. Advantages of Break-even point Break-even point clearly explains the relationship between cost, production volume and returns. It clearly shows the lowest amount of business activity. It assists the business in determining the minimum amount of activity to prevent losses and maximize gains. It shows how the change in variable cost, fixed cost relationship affects profit level. It is very useful when in link with partial budgeting or capital budgeting techniques. Break-even also measures profit and loss at different levels of production and sales, which will help determine the time necessary for recouping the amount of money that has been invested in a business. Disadvantages of Break-even point Break-even can only be applied to single products or single mix products Most Break-even charts may be time consuming to create. It Assumes production and sales at the same time and it also assumes that sales price are constant at all level of output. How many jeans would they now need to sell to break-even? In order for the Brockley’s company to sell break-even they would need to sell 1400 jeans. Monthly Sales Variable Expenses = Contribution Margin Monthly Sales Contribution= selling price - variable cost per unit 5 = 12 7 Break even = fixed cost/contribution ...
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...part of the year: summer break. The following three months are filled with exactly what those enrolled in school want–no pressure to perform academically. Though the majority of the United States is in agreeance with the traditional structure, the population of year-round supporters is ever growing. The United States is steadily losing the ability to compete globally in academia, therefore more and more citizens are looking to eliminate summer break in lieu of a year-round schedule. Although this may help with the issue, it also is eliminating much of the freedom American children have. Summer...
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...In the face of the dictator, Doctor Spivey managed to stand firm against the Nurse’s oppression. This evident several times in the book when Doctor Spivey speaks out and presents ideas that conflicts with the ideologies of the Nurse. “McMurphy and I (Doctor Spivey) wondered what would be the attitude of some of the men toward a carnival here on the ward?” (97). Doctor Spivey clearly knows the Nurse’s agenda and is constantly oppressed by the Nurse. However, he chooses this moment to speak out and break his silence in the meeting, suggesting an idea that goes against the ideologies of the Nurse. Doctor Spivey demonstrates to the readers that anyone, even the most frightened and oppressed person, can break his silence and resist the oppression of the oppressor. Despite fears of retaliation by...
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...b) Do you agree with the view that the Break with Rome was brought about primarily by Henry’s desire for a male heir? Use sources 4, 5 & 6 and your own knowledge to explain your answer. The Break with Rome was brought about by a number of reasons, namely Henry’s desire for a male heir and thus the need to obtain a divorce, the role of the Anne Boleyn faction and their reformist influence and Henry’s desire for greater power and revenue. Source 4 disagrees with the question because it argues that the divorce, which did not necessarily have to go through Rome, and the reformist influence had an impact. Source 5 partly agrees with source 4 that the reformist faction did influence Henry, but also argues that Henry had no clear policy and ultimately Anne’s pregnancy pushed proceedings along, implying that a desire for a male heir underlay Henry’s motives, thus agreeing with the question. Source 6 disagrees with the question and the other two sources arguing that the Break with Rome was caused by Henry’s desire for more authority and power. Ultimately we shall see that all these factors contributed to the Break with Rome, indicating that it was not solely caused by Henry’s desire for a male heir, though it can be argued that it was the primary cause. There is evidence that the Break with Rome was caused by Henry’s desire for a male heir. As source 4 stated, “Henry VIII wanted a divorce” because his wife Catherine of Aragon had reached the menopause. This factor is also shown in...
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...pressures of war distort social codes, causing two men on the same side to act violently toward one another for no particular reason. Lee Strunk and Dave Jensen get into a fight over a missing jackknife. In result, Dave Jensen breaks Lee Strunk’s nose with such a great force that he must be flown back to the rear. When Strunk returns two days later, Dave Jensen cannot help the overwhelming ideas of fear bubbling inside him. He is paranoid that Strunk is ready to attack and decided to keep his distance. The constant fear of attack invokes shame within Dave Jensen and he starts to regret his decision to break Strunk’s nose. “Because late that same night he borrowed a pistol, gripped it by the barrel, and used it like a hammer to break his own nose.”(60) Strunk laughs uncontrollably when Dave Jensen breaks his own nose out of fear for what Strunk might do in retaliation, and admits that he in fact did steal the jack knife. Dave Jensen breaks his own nose out of the constant feeling of fear that Strunk is going to attack. By breaking his nose he shows not only shame but also courage. He invokes a sense of courage by breaking his own nose to even the playing field with...
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...Cubism & Surrealism: A Break from Tradition Cubism & Surrealism: A Break from Tradition Since the introduction of perspective during the Renaissance, artists painted in a way that imitated the natural world. Some artists, such as the Impressionists, painted the world as seen through his own eyes. Others, such as the Realists, aimed to paint the world as it actually was by using precise detail and realistic subjects. It wasn’t until 1907 that artists began to look beyond nature and reality and into the creative corners of their minds to depict art that wasn’t based in the natural world. Cubism pioneered the way for this break from tradition with its unique take on perspective while Surrealism deviated even further through exploration of the subconscious mind. Cubism developed in a time of technological advances. Photography had become common and was threatening painting as a way of documenting the natural world. Art needed to evolve its purpose. (Bewley, 2013) Cubists changed the way they approached painting by rejecting the tradition of painting the world as our eyes see it and, instead, they painted subjects broken up and reassembled in abstract form from different perspectives and viewpoints. Influenced by African mask carvings, Picasso created Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, the first painting which exhibited cubism elements. (FozzyFozz, 2012) Although not considered a Cubist painting, Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon is regarded by many as a pre-Cubist painting...
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