...percent of the diamond market. After a decade long battle, the diamond industry, national governments and civil organizations collaborated to combat the illicit trade of conflict diamonds with the Kimberley Process. Sector Interest In this case, the diamond industry; countries with legitimate diamond businesses and retail operations; and nongovernment organizations collaborated as major sectors to end trade of conflict diamonds. The diamond industry’s main interest in the Kimberley Process was to develop a certification scheme that guaranteed customers that diamonds were conflict-free. Countries with legitimate diamond businesses and retail operations were concerned that economies would be affected and retail sales would decline. Nongovernment organizations called for an end to the violence and civil war. Collaborative Partnership for Problem Solving The major sectors in this case concerned with conflict diamonds could not have resolved the issue unilaterally because of individual weaknesses. Experts agree, that each sector has unique resources and competencies that can be exploited through collaborative partnerships to overcome the weakness of another. Through the Kimberley Process the diamond industry, national governments, and nongovernment organizations utilized each other’s...
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...SANDS CORPORATION REPORT Letter: To: CEO, Sands Corporation From: Management Trainee Date: August 1961 Subject: Report on evaluating the options available for setting up a new plant either at Kimberly Street or Hampton. There is a report enclosed specifying all the details for evaluating the setting up of the new plant either at Kimberly Street or Hampton. I hope this report helps making your decision. Executive Summary: Located in the Midwestern part of the United States, Sands Corporation is a manufacturing company operating with three plants. Due to increasing government contracts there is a need for setting up a new plant, as there is no space and labour available in the existing firm. Kimberly Street and Hampton are two options available with the company for setting up the new plant. Each aspect like availability and cost of land, labour and government and future expansion has been evaluated. Evaluating the above aspects the company is recommended to set up the new plant in Kimberly Street which would ensure meeting the government demand on time. Index: 1. Situational Analysis 2. Problem Statement 3. Criteria for Evaluation 4. Options Available 5. Evaluation of Options 6. Recommendation 7. Action Plan 8. Exhibits Situation analysis: Sands Corporation established in 1942, is a manufacturing company, operating with three plants located in the Midwestern section of the United States. The main plant is located in Clairmont which is an industrial city and the other two are...
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...World order is a term used to describe the balance of power among the nations of the world. It is linked with the political, economic and social framework in the world at a particular time and the effect that this situation has on the relationship between countries. There is an increasing need for world order in the global community due to growing conflict both within and between nations and regions. The increased trade between countries has stimulated the growth of many world order issues such as the access to resources, the inequality in a nation’s distribution of income, crimes against humanity and the growing awareness of human rights globally have also led to an increased need for world order. The importance of world order in promoting peace and harmony can be seen in the dramatic growth and development of international law over the past 60 years. The international responses currently in place include are mainly enforced by the United Nations (UN) and are aimed at the maintenance of world order in the international community. There is an increasing need for World Order in contemporary society than ever before as a high level of interdependence between countries has resulted from the push for globalisation and free trade. This interaction between countries has instigated greater conflict in the world in the form of terrorism, civil unrest and conflict for access to the world’s shrinking resources. Access to resources has been a major source of conflict due...
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...trading practices? To promote the trading of diamonds from legitimate sources and to ensure that consumers can be confident in their diamond jewellery purchases, governments, NGOs and the international diamond industry have worked together to implement a ‘certificate of origin’ system, known as the Kimberley Process: The Kimberley Process is a certification system that prevents diamonds from an area of conflict entering the legitimate diamond supply chain. The Kimberley Process ensures that only rough diamonds accompanied by a government-issued certificate can be imported and exported, providing an assurance that the diamonds are from conflict free sources. Under this United Nations mandated system, only countries that are part of the Kimberley Process can import or export rough diamonds. Today, 74 countries are members of the Kimberley Process, ensuring that more than 99% of diamonds are from conflict free sources. Anyone who imports or exports rough diamonds between these countries without a Kimberley Process certificate is breaking the law. In addition to the Kimberley Process, the System of Warranties was developed by the World Diamond Council (WDC) to extend the Kimberley Process conflict free assurance to polished diamonds and provide a means by which consumers can be assured their diamonds are from conflict free sources. Its principal element is a declaration on the invoice accompanying every transaction (apart from the transaction directly to the consumer) of polished diamonds...
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...Since 1983 Tiffany & Co. has been dedicated to provide their consumers with one main design, sustainability. They know that their customers expect nothing less than top quality in jewelry and services and Tiffany's has done just that for the past twenty-four years. Recently Tiffany's has developed a new goal to search the mines for more environmentally friendly materials that will maintain their image of top quality while “obtaining precious metals and gemstones in ways that are socially and environmentally responsible.” The adopted strategy that Tiffany & Co. has adopted is assuring the integrity of their sources while maintaining strong leadership at promoting responsible business practices. 自1983年蒂芙尼公司一直致力于为他们的消费者有一个主要设计，可持续性。他们知道，他们的客户期望比珠宝及服务最优质的无外乎和Tiffany的已经做到了这一点，在过去24年。最近Tiffany的开发了一个新的目标搜索的矿山更环保的材料，将保持高品质的图像，而“获得贵重金属和宝石的方式是对社会和环境负责。”所采用的策略，蒂芙尼公司有采用的是确保其来源的完整性，同时保持强有力的领导是促进负责任的商业实践。 In July 1993, Tiffany & Company reorganized its Japanese distribution channel by repurchasing its inventory from its Japanese distributor Mitsukoshi Limited. As a result of this action, Tiffany would assume the responsibility of establishing yen retail prices, holding inventory in Japan for sale, and controlling local Japanese management. Tiffany would be able to have control over retail price in Japan where historically had higher price. Under the previous arrangement, Tiffany contracted Mitsukoshi as the principal retailer in Japan and the transaction of wholesaling to Mitsukoshi...
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...Thank You For The Music lyrics I'm nothing special, in fact I'm a bit of a bore If I tell a joke, you've probably heard it before But I have a talent a wonderful thing 'Cause everyone listens when I start to sing I'm so grateful and proud All I want is to sing it out loud So I say Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing Thanks for all the joy they're bringing Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty? What would life be? Without a song or a dance what are we? So I say thank you for the music For giving it to me Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk She says I began to sing long before I could talk And I've often wondered, how did it all start? Who found out that nothing can capture a heart Like a melody can? Well, whoever it was, I'm a fan So I say Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing Thanks for all the joy they're bringing Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty? What would life be? Without a song or a dance what are we? So I say thank you for the music For giving it to me I've been so lucky, I am the girl with golden hair I wanna sing it out to everybody What a joy, what a life, what a chance Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing Thanks for all the joy they're bringing Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty? What would life be? Without a song or a dance what are we? So I say thank you for the music For giving it to me So I say thank you for the music For giving it to me ...
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...in what ways did their interests converge? -The three sectors that were concerned with the problem of conflict diamonds were the rebels, the diamond COMPANIES, and human rights organizations, including the United Nations. -The interest of the rebels WAS TO MAKE MONEY. The interest of the diamond COMPANIES was to keep their image pure. The interest of the human rights organizations was to keep people safe. Their interests converged in that they developed the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. Do you believe that any of these three sectors could have addressed the problem of conflict diamonds unilaterally? Why or why not? -I don’t think that any of these three sectors could have addressed the problem of conflict diamonds unilaterally because they would never see eye to eye. -However, the human rights organizations and the diamond companies could work together to solve the problem. Do you believe Kimberley Process will be successful in achieving its objective? Why or why not? -I do think that Kimberley Process will be successful to a certain extent because people will always find a way around the rules and there is never a certain way to avoid illegal...
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...A festive feel of excitement and delight challenged the dark, ominous sky. The night was losing its battle against the street lights and bright, shiny stalls of the Christmas market. People were humming along to the carols, all wrapped up warm and still enjoying the festivities. Rows of little stalls were lined up, each with customers waiting to be served. A gust of wind blew through, but surprisingly nobody retreated. The Christmas spirit emanating from the little stalls had uplifted everyone. A little girl looked around in amazement and awe; she had never seen anything like this. Her mother had let her spend £5 and her father was offering advice on possible purchases. The £5 note was waving around in her hand; the stall holder's eyes were shining with glee. The girl past a vendor, who was selling his decorative lights. The girl's mouth stood open, as she gazed at the gleaming lights, tempted to buy one. The man that the little girl had passed, seemed to have made a fortune. His money belt was jingling with coins and packed full with notes. All of his enthusiasm brought smiles on everyone's face, his bright gizmos brightening the whole market. He had his earphones in and was drumming, according to the rhythm of his music, on his stall. Suddenly, the carol singers started following his rhythm. The carol singers were all dressed up, with Santa hats and jingle bells, the music provided by a MacBook in the corner. The sweet sounds of their voices were flooding through...
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...Media Fast Reflection I chose to unplug, as best I could, from all forms of media for a full 24 hours. I am employed in the telecommunications department of a large corporation so the availability of media is unsurpassed, 90% of my job functions are to be completed on the computer or my smart phone if I am in the field. I found this to be a very difficult and more so uncomfortable task. It is with great hesitation I am admitting that I am completely dependant on media of all forms. I felt very uncomfortable and extremely anxious as, I had no idea what I was going to do with the extra time I had. That thought alone was a very unfortunate as well as uncomfortable one; I have a 6 year old daughter named Emma and this assignment made me realize how little real quality time I spend with her and my fiancé Mike. So, after a run to clear my head from these new revelations, I took to the kitchen and baked cupcakes with Emma, and to be honest that was the happiest I’ve seen her in a long time. Don’t get me wrong, Emma and I play video games together, go shopping, and things like that but during this time she just simply wanted one thing, her and I alone. I cannot completely cut myself off from media as it is my means of communications to my friends and long distance family members. What I can do is work diligently to reduce the amount of time I spend on my phone and the internet and make a very valiant effort to set aside the very much needed time with my own family in lieu of the feeling...
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...Dennis Nivar ENG102-L11 Extra Credit February 3, 2014 Dear Maggie, I am writing this letter to thank you and Momma for allowing Hakim and I to visit the both of you back home. Also thank Momma for the delicious food, and for making Hakim and I feel so welcomed. It was great to go back home after so many years and to see the both of you guys are doing great. Maggie, I also wanted to tell you that I have done a lot of thinking after the visit. I deeply apologize for the way I have acted towards you and Momma, and I was wrong. I apologize not just for my recent visit, but for everything that has happened in the past. I know I have never been the best daughter or sister but there is no excuse for my actions. It bothers me that you’re my only sister and we have never been close. I feel horrible for the lack of communication between us, and how I only wrote to Momma twice in four years. Ever since I left home to get an education and start a new life, I wanted to forget where I came from as much as I could. I couldn’t stand living the way we did and I wanted to break out of that cycle, which was the reason of the name change. I was ashamed of who I was and where I came from, which is wrong. I know I cannot get all of the time back that we did not spend together but I wish I can make that all up. I hope you and Momma can forgive me and maybe for my next visit we can start over again. Sincerely Dee...
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...didn’t feel any different this morning. It wasn’t even there when I looked in the mirror.” The words rushed out. Alex put the car in gear and was quiet. I felt like he was upset with me because I was marked. I mean, isn’t this why he was sent to find me? “Are you okay?” He just nodded, but I knew something was wrong. “Isn’t this why you came here? To tell me about being Called? I don’t understand why do you look so upset.” Alex shook his head and wouldn’t look at me. “I just need some time to process it, okay?” I started to open my mouth and he just held up his hand. It didn’t make any sense. When we got to school, Alex got out of the car, and without looking at me said, “I’ll see you in English.” Completely confused, all I did was watch him walk off. I didn’t even see him at lunch. There was part of me that wanted to tell Rhonda, but I decided to keep it to myself. What would I have even said? I didn’t even tell her about Alex holding my hand. I guess I needed time to process everything too. Alex barely made it to English before the bell rang, so I waited until after class to talk to him. When the bell rang, he was headed out of class and I chased him down. I grabbed him by the arm and pulled him over to the wall. “Okay, you tell me about being Called, hold my hand during church, and now you won’t even speak to me. Could you please tell me what’s wrong?” I asked. “I wanted God to be wrong for once, but here you are,” he lowered his voice, “with a mark." He looked at...
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...Without a doubt, there is a reason for everything that happens in this life, and while it may be difficult to comprehend at first, all things lead up to a point where you are forced to make a decision. This is when you are face to face with a wall. A wise man, named Randy Pausch, once said, “The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. They’re there to stop the other people,” in The Last Lecture. This means that at one point an obstacle will be placed in front of you, and you will either overcome it, or be deterred. Surprisingly, the wall is a blessing in disguise, rather than just a barrier. It makes one determine the value of what's on the other side of the deterrent, and if the effort is worth reaching it. As a student, I’ve made many mistakes that I’m not proud of; such as not doing my eighth grade algebra homework. It may seem common for a student to neglect their homework, however, I was foolish and lazy. My foolishness caused me to take pre-algebra, and now I'm playing catch-up. I'm currently doubling up on maths: taking both Geometry Honors, and Algebra II Honors. Even though it's standard to take Geometry in the tenth grade, I've found it to be a hindrance. My brother, Michael LaLonde, has always excelled in mathematics, but I'm only subpar. Despite being my own...
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...It has been said that there is no such thing as a sustainable competitive advantage. Do you agree? Why or why not? I Disagree First what is ment by competitive advantage and maintaining a Sustainable, competitive advantage? Competitive advantage is gained when a firm acquires attributes that allow it to perform at a higher level than others in the same industry. Sustainable, competitive advantages are advantages that are not easily copied and, thus, can be maintained over a long period of time. The competition must not be able to do it right away or it is not sustainable. In other words a sustainable competitive advantage occurs when an organization acquires or develops an attribute or combination of attributes that allows it to outperform its competitors. These attributes can include access to natural resources or access to highly trained and skilled personnel human resources. It is an advantage (over the competition), and must have some life; the competition must not be able to do it right away, or it is not sustainable. It is an advantage that is not easily copied and, thus, can be maintained over a long period of time. Competitive advantage is a key determinant of superior performance, and ensures survival and prominent placing in the market. Superior performance is the ultimate, desired goal of a firm; competitive advantage becomes the foundation. It gives firms the ability to stay ahead of present or potential competition and ensure market leadership. In 1991, Jay...
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...Who is the creater of CP/M? [Kildall] Who is the head of the Multics project. [Carbato] Which OS’s process scheduler reduces priority and increases quantum. [CTSS] Which one is the difference between a semaphore and monitor. [Last choice] If a system has 16 drives and each process can have 4 drives. What is the maximum number of n that the system is deadlock free. [5] Given the sequence below which processes will cause a page fault. (for FIFO – LRU) Write a loop that would create 10 child processes. (No more than 10). If a file is shared by two processes, can have read-only and the other read-write access. If yes how, if not what prevent it. What are some of the security features in UNIX or NT. How does NTFS directory system work. How does UNIX directory system work. Pick a Unix UNIX process scheduler and explain how (not why or when) it favors I/O bound processes to CPU bound processes. Explain and compare I/O software (programmed, interrupt, DMA). What is the problem with RAID4 and explain how RAID5 solves the problem. Disk arm scheduling algorithms readuce read time but what does Linux additionally do. How does Workingset Clock algorithm work. If seektime is 8msec and each track is 160KB. What is the access time to read 4KB. Couffman listed four requirements for a deadlock. Describe fourth one and how to prevent it. What are the advantages of inverted page tables. What is a soft link. Implement soft link and hard links...
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...Fall 2011 COMP 3511 Homework Assignment #1 Solution Handout Date: Sept. 22, 2011 Due Date: Oct. 6, 2011 Name: ______________ ID: ___________________ E-Mail: _____________ COMP 3511 L __ Please read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions: You should finish the homework assignment individually. There are a total of 4 questions. When you write your answers, please try to be precise and concise. Fill in your name, student ID, email and Section number at the top of each page. Submissions without this information will be discarded. Please fill in your answers in the space provided, or you can type your answers in a Word file. Homework Collection: the hardcopy is required and the homework is collected at the collection box (#6, #7) or in class. (22 points) Please answer the following question in 2-3 sentences 1) (8 points) What is the benefit of Direct Memory Access (DMA)? Is interrupt still needed when a DMA is used? Can DMA operations possibly interfere with CPU operations? 1. Answer: This frees up the CPU during I/O operation, so the CPU can be better used; Or to improve the CPU utilization (3 points). Interrupt is still needed when the DMA operation is completed in order to inform the CPU (2 points). If a DMA and CPU access memory at the same time, it can interfere with each other (3 points). 2) (4 points) Why is it necessary to separate user mode and kernel mode? Answer: This provides some level of protection so that user programs...
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