...The media coverage of the September 11 attacks and of the events following have played an important role in the affecting of the publics view about Islam, the war on terror and the Middle East. The media distorts or manipulates information that is being presented to the public. Creating a distorted view of social reality for the individual viewing. Theobald in his article ‘Mystification in the Media: from ‘Ritual Murder’ to the ‘War on Terrorism’ he offers a powerful discussion about the medias portrayal of Islam, the War on Terrorism and the illusion created by modern journalism. Theobald’s in-depth analysis of the medias treatment of Islam, the war on terror and the representation of Muslims exposes the impact of the media on the comities view. Martin and Phelan’s article ‘Representing Islam in the Wake of September 11: A Comparison of US Television and CNN Online Messageboard Discourses’ uses different techniques in their article to show the reader how two different media examples, television and a CNN messageboard present information headed by the word Islam in the immediate aftermath of September 11. Where Martin and Phelan back their arguments with statistics and hard evidence, Theobald develops his argument through in-depth and detailed analysis of important news coverage. Both articles offer an in-depth insight into the medias representation surrounding the September 11 attacks and the war on terrorism. John Theobald’s discusses the issues of mass communication and...
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...While growing up we all experience events that will change the world, whether it be a new president, catastrophic weather damage, or in my case, a terrorist attack. On September 11th, 2001 a day that will forever be talked about. This was a day where everything seemed to stop, everyone let their differences aside and prayed for those in need. It’s also a day that made us scared to step on the same ground or be near someone of that seemed to appear Afghan or Muslim. For my article I decided to combine two articles that talked about the aftermath of September 11th and the job market for Afghan and Muslim decent. My first article I am reviewing “estimates the impact that the 9/11 terrorists attacks had on the U.S. labor market outcomes of individuals...
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...INTRODUCTION: On September 11, 2001, one of the worst man made disasters occurred in US history. “Terrorists crashed two hijacked planes into The World Trade Centers. In less than two hours, the towers collapsed and nearly 2,800 people died, including 343 firefighters, 23 police officers, 37 Port Authority police officers, and more than 2,200 civilians” (NYC Government, 2011). Most of Lower Manhattan residents were exposed to all kinds of dust, particulates, and other environmental contaminants. Moreover, people witnessed some of the most deeply traumatic events they had ever seen. Families watched as their entire lives and livelihoods disappeared. While individuals tried to make sense of what was taking place, rescue workers, contractors, and many others began the massive undertaking of rescuing people trapped under the rubble. In late September the rescue turned from rescue to recovery. Over the next 10 months many City, State, and federal agencies participated in the cleanup of Ground Zero. Immediately after the collapse of the towers there were concerns about the consequences for health and mental issues. Therefore, the development of a health plan was necessary. This plan had to include the collection of proper data and an explanation for collecting such data. The plan needed a clear layout of the individuals involved in producing the plan and an explanation for their services; also an explanation of the types of studies was needed and why they...
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...FI504 Case Study 3 on Cash Budgeting The cash budget was covered during Week 4 when we covered TCO D and you read Chapter 7. There is also a practice case study to work on. Your Professor will provide the solution to the practice case study at the end of Week 5. This case study should be uploaded by 11:59PM Mountain time of the Sunday ending Week 6 to the Week 6 Assignment Dropbox. You are encouraged to use the Excel template file provided in Doc Sharing. The Oxford Company has budgeted sales revenues as follows: July August September Credit sales $30,000 $24,000 $18,000 Cash sales 18,000 51,000 39,000 Total sales $48,000 $75,000 $57,000 Past experience indicates that 60% of the credit sales will be collected in the month of sale and the remaining 40% will be collected in the following month. Purchases of inventory are all on credit and 50% is paid in the month of purchase and 50% in the month following purchase. Budgeted inventory purchases are $65,000 in July, $45,000 in August, and $21,000 in September. Other budgeted cash receipts: (a) sale of plant assets for $12,350 in August, and (b) sale of new common stock for $16,850 in September. Other budgeted cash disbursements: (a) operating expenses of $6,750 each month, (b) selling and administrative expenses of $12,500 each month, (c) dividends of $19,000 will be paid in August, and (d) purchase of equipment for $6,000 cash in September. The company has a cash balance of $10...
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...This Literature Survey has been submitted by Mr. Anirudh Dhawan ID No: 212142 On Economics-I During the Monsoon Semester 2013 Cost Recovery in the Increasing Block Tariff System in India Introduction The need for imposing a tariff on the consumption of water domestically by households arises for the basic reason of revenue sufficiency. Due to the economic diversity prevalent in the society and diversified and potential inequitable use of the good, this tariff has to be determined keeping in mind the basic principles of equity and fairness and should be made to be economically efficient. Hence, reasonable objectives for an adequate tariff scheme would be all of these three, revenue sufficiency, economic efficiency and equity and fairness. This literature survey would concentrate only on the first aspect, that of revenue sufficiency vis-à-vis imposition of water tariffs. The various single-part tariff systems followed in major cities in India include increasing block tariffs (IBT), uniform water tariff, linear water charge and a pre-determined annual flat rate. The first three are for connections that are for connections that are metered and the last one is for connections that are unmetered. This literature survey seeks to assess whether the tariff system of increasing block tariff is adequate for production cost recovery in the Indian cities that it is being currently implemented and to ascertain the possible reasons for such a deficit, if at all there...
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...FI504 Case Study 3 on Cash Budgeting The cash budget was covered during Week 4 when we covered TCO D and you read Chapter 7. There is also a practice case study to work on. Your Professor will provide the solution to the practice case study at the end of Week 5. This case study should be uploaded by 11:59PM Mountain time of the Sunday ending Week 6 to the Week 6 Assignment Dropbox. You are encouraged to use the Excel template file provided in Doc Sharing. The Oxford Company has budgeted sales revenues as follows: July August September Credit sales $30,000 $24,000 $18,000 Cash sales 18,000 51,000 39,000 Total sales $48,000 $75,000 $57,000 Past experience indicates that 60% of the credit sales will be collected in the month of sale and the remaining 40% will be collected in the following month. Purchases of inventory are all on credit and 50% is paid in the month of purchase and 50% in the month following purchase. Budgeted inventory purchases are $65,000 in July, $45,000 in August, and $21,000 in September. Other budgeted cash receipts: (a) sale of plant assets for $12,350 in August, and (b) sale of new common stock for $16,850 in September. Other budgeted cash disbursements: (a) operating expenses of $6,750 each month, (b) selling and administrative expenses of $12,500 each month, (c) dividends of $19,000 will be paid in August, and (d) purchase of equipment for $6,000 cash in September. The company has a cash...
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...Risk Management in Practice Synopsis/Executive summary This study will examine two incidents which have occurred with catastrophic results; Buncefield Oil Storage Depot in the UK in 2005 and at the Deepwater Horizon Drilling Rig in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. The purpose of the case study is to provided analysis framework of the two cases and compare and contrast the root causes of the incidents and responses taken to the emergencies, the study will identify common themes and lessons learned from the incidents. In particular, issues relating to inherent safety of the design, operating procedures, human factors and the preparedness for protection of staff and emergency responders. Overview Both Buncefield & Deepwater Horizon fall within the oil and gas industry and the study identifies findings that are lacking within a multibillion dollar industry and which could and should have been prevented. Early in the morning of Sunday the 11th December 2005 an explosion, followed by a fire engulfed the Buncefield fuel storage depot, the fire was to turn out as Britain’s biggest peacetime blaze. Unleaded fuel was being pumped into one of the storage tanks on the site, safeguards on the tanks failed, none of the duty staff were aware that the capacity of the tank had been breached. The site is situated near the town of Hemel Hempstead, 25 miles northwest of London; it is sited in a residential and small industrial business area. The site and surrounding area was destroyed...
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...Tiffin University UNIT 2 PAPER: CASE STUDY ANALYSIS The Salt Lake Organizing Committee: 2002 Olympics. Harvard Business Review. 9-604-092 Submitted for Course Number MGT 537 Course Title: Personnel Management in Sports Professor Bonnie Tiell By: Tamara Irwin Ashville, Ohio June 23, 2010 Case Facts: This case study deals with the many variables that surrounded the hosting of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah and the outside variables that threatened its operation. Not the least of these variables was the timing of the international event, just months after the 9/11 bombings in the U.S. The entire country was still trying to figure out how to operate safely and productively in the wake of the first direct attacks on our soil in centuries. Not only were U.S. citizens and businesses unsure of how to operate, foreigners were uncertain about traveling to the U.S. and businesses didn’t know how to operate with the new restrictions and guidelines immediately put into place after 9/11. The case study in the opening paragraphs on Page 1 describe how large the capital investments were in bringing the Olympics to this site and the only remaining way to generate revenues at this point in time were through ticket sales, which were suffering from the post 9/11 turmoil. (Bowen, 2006) This wasn’t the first symptom of trouble for the 2002 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced in June of 1995 the selection of Salt Lake City...
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...Scientists have found ancient in many mantle rocks below the sea floor. These rocks that have been discovered contain microbial life, which show life had been present during the Cretaceous period. This discovery finally confirms a hypothesis that life can in fact be created deep below the seafloor. 3. September 1, 2015 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150901100551.htm Increase in climate threat has been identified using unique statistical analysis. The frequency in droughts and heat waves has been occurring more frequent than usual. Climate experts have been able to determine the dual climate threat. 4. September 1, 2015 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150901113432.htm Scientists discovered like humans female orangutans prefer specific characteristics. They prefer cheek padded male orangutans, which are more successful at fathering offspring. The females have standards. 5. September 1, 2015 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150901135103.htm Tiny jellyfish may be the new basis for under water propulsion. Oceanographers detail how the jellyfish speed to their prey. The jelly fish had been gathered and studied from Puget Sound. 6. September 2, 2015 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150902093301.htm Scientists have made solar cells that can collect higher energy photons at a more efficient rate. The new solar...
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...COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will focus on developing the analytical skills needed for philosophical thought about important moral issues that arise within a business context. The first part of this course will focus on understanding the nature of morality, and we shall discuss normative theories of ethics, theories of justice, the nature of capitalism and the rise of corporations. Next, we apply these theories to practical problems arising in the workplace, such as personnel policies, the right to privacy, the obligation to provide safe working conditions, and overall employee satisfaction. We also address the moral challenges facing an employee, including loyalty to the employer, abuses of power, whistle blowing and job discrimination. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. Students will improve critical thinking by developing their skills for explaining, critically examining, and responding to theories, uses and claims in the area of business ethics. 2. Students will improve writing skills by explaining, exploring and critically examining theories, issues and arguments in the area of business ethics. 3. Students will improve communication skills by explaining orally ethical issues and arguments that arise in a business context. 4. Students will develop an openness to having their beliefs challenged, will learn to hear and comprehend the views of others, and to entertain objections to their own view. REQUIRED TEXT: William H. Shaw, Business Ethics Thomson Wadsworth...
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...http://docslide.us/documents/individual-examination-bt-plc-m31005.html Individual Examination: British Telecom Cape Town CONTENTS 1 Executive Summary On the surface it would appear that British Telecom has addressed each area of TQM in their effort to implement a QMS system. They have had good financial results. Their people/staff satisfaction is high. Their customer satisfaction index high and are termed “loyal”. What really happened was that they had not implemented TQM correctly. In their attempt to focus on the customer they had neglected their staff. During Project Sovereign BT lost 130 000 staff members. This may have been because the strategy and vision was not shared with all the staff. The outcome was however that they probably lost many good people. The main component that was missing from their TQM implementation was Systems Thinking. They did not implement a system that allowed issues which required improvement to become new projects. Thus even though they claimed they were continuously improving, there were very few new initiatives. Prepared by: Deon du Plessis Page 2 of 19 Created on 04/04/15 Individual Examination: British Telecom Individual Examination: British Telecom The solution will be to become a true BSPM learning organisation. This will involve some more changes to the structure where the continuous improvement projects will be programme managed across the value chain. 2 Question1: What role has the Quality Management...
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...Case Study On Passport Visa Issues Concerning Terrorism Kevin M. Carter University of Maryland University College HMLS 302 In 2002, President George W. Bush initiated his National Strategy for Homeland Security. In this he stated that the U.S. government has no more important mission than protecting the homeland from future terrorist attacks. The strategy called for preventing the entry of foreign terrorists into our country and using all legal means to identify; halt; and, where appropriate, prosecute or bring immigration or other civil charges against terrorists in the United States. Though this was an initiative and strategy that began with much thunder with the “terrorist storm” that was brought to our country on September 11, 2001…it faded and has lost much of its backing (Feingold, 2012). Analysis has indicated that the U.S. government has no specific written policy on the use of visa evocations as an antiterrorism tool and no written procedures to guide State in notifying the relevant agencies of visa revocations on terrorism grounds (Alden, 2008). State and INS have written procedures that guide some types of visa revocations; however, neither they nor the FBI have written internal procedures for notifying their appropriate personnel to take specific actions on visas revoked by the State Department. State and INS officials could articulate their informal policies and procedures for how and for what...
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...| Entrepreneurial Growth | | Fall Semester, 2013 Man 385.24 Unique #04780 | Professor John N. Doggett Class Days Monday and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Class Room UTC 4.104 Office CBA 5.124k Office Hours Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. or by appointment Phone 512-232-7671 E-Mail john.doggett@mccombs.utexas.edu Course Web Page via Canvas ------------------------------------------------- Teaching Assistants Grant Garlinghouse (grant.garlinghouse@mba14.mccombs.utexas.edu) Course Objectives I have taught this course since late in the last century. Today, as we approach a second global recession, helping people learn how to grow firms as astutely as possible will play a role in speeding the beginning of a new recovery. When companies like Cisco and HP abandon major market segments, it is even more important to think critically about how to grow a firm’s products. Given the chaotic period that we are entering, I have made several significant changes to this course. First, I have done away with the individual midterm. The “next” recovery will be a group effort. So will your midterm. Second, I have assigned three books. These are some of the best books out there on how to think about innovation, competition and how to grow a business. They will become “let me read that again” go-to books that you will use long after you graduate from UT. To compensate for the heavy reading load, I have eliminated...
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...Fairtrade and the impact on farmers’ lives Abstract Fairtrade is an organisation with the aim of improving the livelihoods of farmers from developing countries in order to support equality among people. The business is however often in the critique for procedures that are either not helpful for their farmers or even harm the market as a whole. This paper aims at analysing the Fairtrade standards as well as evidence from the literature with regard to the actual impact of the system. The results show that the standards set by Fairtrade are actually fair for their farmers, however a lack of transparency and traceability hinders their proper implementation. Furthermore, Fairtrade standards appear to have even negative effects on farmers that are not part of their organisation caused by rough price competitions as well as on the society as a whole since it hinders an autonomous development of the poor nations. Key Words: Fair Trade, Standards, Developing countries, Livelihood 1 1. Introduction The rising globalization has brought a lot of opportunities to developing countries since their agricultural products can now easily be purchased from all over the world. Due to poor economic, social and political conditions, their producers are however often underpaid and treated badly, while major corporations make the most profit out of it. While moral concerns about the origin of products are arising more and more within the last centuries in the western world, the...
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...for this course will be based on a combination of class lectures, group discussions and presentations, and a group paper. Students are encouraged to contribute to the learning process by drawing on their professional and business experience in class discussions and projects. Learning outcomes in this course will include an understanding of the principles of international marketing, an appreciation of the relevance of politics, culture and international agreements to the conduct of international business, familiarity with the basic concepts of marketing and supply chain management, and an ability to produce an international marketing plan. II. METHOD OF EVALUATION: Mid-term exam Presentation of Assigned Case Study Group report on Assigned case study Group Project Presentation Written Group Paper 20% 10% 10%...
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