...Odysseus of Ithaca: Famed or Fraud? Homer’s Odyssey tells the tale of the Trojan War hero Odysseus’s return home to his land of origin, Ithaca. Homer describes Odysseus as being one of, or possibly the greatest hero in all of Greece’s history. He is characterized as being a fearless, heroic man, who, with divine assistance, bests even the greatest monsters, and overcomes the most troublesome and life-threatening situations that he encounters, or the gods throw at him. However, if not for the assistance given to him by Athena, or any other divine figure, Odysseus’s journey would most likely have not worked out in his favor as it did, and he most likely would have perished within the very first books of The Odyssey. If divine assistance is what gave Odysseus his spark, courage and abilities, then are his abilities really justified? Who is the real Odysseus of Ithaca? Throughout many instances of The Odyssey, Odysseus is seen as this “almighty figure of excellence,” that can “never be beat or conquered.” However, despite the recognition that Odysseus deserves for accomplishing most of his feats, most of the work and assistance given to him was crafted by the goddess Athena; who constantly monitors Odysseus’s every move and protects him throughout the course of the tale. For example, on page 175 of the text, when Odysseus confronts the Phaecian princess Nausicaa, Athena personally makes him appear less menacing and worn. By doing this, Athena guaranteed that Odysseus would...
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...Company Innovation through Collaboration Scott Damassa Amy MacKinnon Alisher Saydalikhodjayev April 14, 2007 Harkness Consulting Table of Contents Executive Summary ................................................... 3 Company Background ................................................ 5 Competitive Analysis.................................................. 7 Internal Rivalry ................................................................ 8 Entry .............................................................................. 12 Substitutes & Complements ........................................... 13 Buyer & Supplier Power ................................................. 14 SWOT Analysis ..........................................................15 Strengths ....................................................................... 15 Weaknesses ................................................................... 15 Opportunities ................................................................. 16 Threats........................................................................... 16 Financial Analysis .....................................................16 Strategic Issues & Recommendations .......................21 References…………………………………………………………25 Harkness Consulting 2 Executive Summary Harkness Consulting has been asked by Callaway Golf to assess its strategic market position and to make recommendations for improving the company’s performance. There...
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...http://www.academia.edu/9339215/CASE_STUDY_OF_THE_NORTH_FACE_INC._AUDITING_ Summary Founded in the mid-1960's by Hap Klopp, The North Face, Inc., was a premier supplier of high-quality hiking, camping, and outdoor gear. In July 1996, North Face's went public. Initially, it sold at $14 per share, then peaked at $30 per share. In March 1999, NASDAQ halted public trading of North Face stock following the company's announcement it would be restating financial statements due to "bad bookkeeping".Christopher Crawford (CFO) boosted company sales by negotiating a barter transaction structured to avoid triggering materiality levels. Result: In May 2000, VF Corporation bought North Face for $2 per share. (Knapp, 2013) Question1 Should auditors insist that their clients accept all proposed audit adjustments, even those that have an "immaterial" effect on the given financial statements? Defend your answer. AnswerforQuestion1: • Auditors should not insist that clients accept all proposed audit adjustments. • Auditors are not perfect and clients should therefore have the right to reject proposed audit adjustments. • If a client does not accept a proposed audit adjustment, the auditor should generally be more suspicious as to the possibility of fraud and misstatement. Question2 Should auditors take explicit measures to prevent their clients from discovering or becoming aware of the materiality thresholds used on individual audit engagements? Would it be feasible for auditors...
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...Public Relations Plan Ogden City Golf Courses Public Relations Plan Ogden City Golf Courses 1787 Constitution Way Ogden UT 84401 Phone Number: 801-629-0699 Mt. Ogden Golf Course | | 1300 Valley Drive Ogden UT 84401 Phone Number: 801-629-0694El Monte Golf Course | | For more info visit:www.ogdencity.com | 1787 Constitution Way Ogden UT 84401 Phone Number: 801-629-0699 Mt. Ogden Golf Course | | 1300 Valley Drive Ogden UT 84401 Phone Number: 801-629-0694El Monte Golf Course | | For more info visit:www.ogdencity.com | Table of Contents Executive Summary 2 Four-Star Rating History and Legends Lessons and Clinics Mission Statement Keys to Success Planning for the Future 3 Goals Target Audience Key Messages Strategies Executive Summary Mt Ogden Golf Course is a city owned public course perched high on the East Bench overlooking the city of Ogden and surrounding communities. The golf course is well known for its elevation changes and its fantastic course conditions. It is a very challenging but playable layout with views that are second to none. Mt Ogden Golf Course offers a wide variety of services that include catering, corporate events, men’s, women’s and couples golf leagues, annual tournaments, charity events, and golf teaching and instruction. El Monte Golf Course is a nine-hole layout located in the mouth of beautiful Ogden Canyon. Featuring gentle terrain changes, mature trees, and outstanding greens, this secluded...
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...current market condition, the competition, performance, customers, a SWOT analysis, marketing strategies, and marketing mix strategies. The objective of this proposal is to develop and implement an effective marketing plan to expand Custom Club Fitting to more markets to increase performance in the market. Growing the Game Contents Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………… 4 I Introduction 5 a. Background 5 b. Purpose and Objectives 6 II Analysis of the Environment 6 a. External Analysis 6 a.a. Market 7 a.b. Competition 7-8 b. Internal Analysis 8 b.a. Performance 8 b.b Customers 9 III SWOT Analysis 9 a. Opportunities 10-11 b. Threats 11-13 c. Strengths 13-14 d. Weaknesses 14-15 IV Fundamental Marketing Strategies 15 a. Positioning Strategies 16 b. Competition Strategies 16 V Marketing Mix Strategies 17 a. Product 17 b. Price 17 c. Place 17 d. Promotion 17 VI Implementation and Control 18 a. Implementation 18-19 b. Control 19 VII Conclusion 19 Executive Summary Every golfer's body and swing are unique to that individual - height, arm length, hand size and swing speed all determine how golf clubs need to be designed and fitted to each individual. According to a survey of authorized retailers that do not currently offer the custom fitting service, there has been an increase in demand for the service. Major...
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...Kaplan University Graduate School of Business and Management GB530 Marketing Management: Brand Extension Marketing Plan Dr. Blake Escudier July 15, 2012 1.0 Executive Summary The purpose of this marketing plan is to present a new category-brand extension product designed by DeWALT Power Tools and manufactured by Calloway Golf. The new DeWALT IronDrive Pro category line of golf clubs will embody the brand reputations of quality, power, top of the line features, superior technology and durability that have made both DeWALT and Calloway leaders within their perspective industries. This product is a specialty niche set of golf clubs packaged in a branded walking golf bag and also will include club head covers, a club towel, and balls to complete the perfect golfing experience. Consumers who purchase this product will enjoy the industry leading golf technology of Calloway and combined with the industry leading power tool features and benefits provided by DeWALT. The target market for this product consists of males 20-65 years old, college educated, makes an annual salary of $40,000 or more, and purchases high end products. The ideal customer lives all across the United States, but in particular resides in the industry’s largest regions of the Mid-Atlantic, New England, East North Central, South Central, and West North Central regions. The customer will have some knowledge of around the house DIY projects and tools to complete the task. The value...
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...Analyzing Goal Setting on Employee Motivation Assignment 5 Business Communication Johns Hopkins University Zhe Xu September 28, 2013 Executive Summary As an intern at Citibank for one month, I found that employees at Citibank do not focus on their work during their work time. In order to correct this low morale at Citibank, I proposed to use goal setting to improve employees’ behaviors. This research explores whether goal setting has a positive effect on employee motivation by borrowing models from predecessors’ research and social cognitive theory. An email-delivered descriptive survey addressed ten questions on how employees feel and whether they are motivated after they are assigned goals. My findings suggest that Citibank employees are highly motivated by goal setting. This study concludes that setting a high level and specific goal for Citibank employees is an effective way to motivate them. My recommendation for Citibank is to set exact goals and deadlines for each employee and develop a system of rewards and penalties. The employees who complete their goals efficiently and perfectly will earn a financial bonus and those who finish the goals after the deadline will receive a deduction of their salaries according to their performance. Background During the period when I was an intern at Citibank, I found that employees there were inefficient in their work. They were not punctual to work. Some came to work late, and some left work early. In addition, employees...
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...CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS Ms. Majabeen Khaled Hossain Program Director Institute of Hazrat Mohammad ( SAW) House no: 22, Road no: 27, Block K Banani, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh Phone: +880 2 8816478, 8860206 Fax: +880 2 8812679 E-mail: ihmsaw@gmail.com Table Of Contents SL. No 1. 2 3 4 5 Topic Introduction Defining Civilization Islamic History Why a chash of civilizations Theories negating the existence of a threat Page No 3 5 5 6 9 6 Islamic Threat : Myth or Reality 10 7. Summary 15 8. Bibliography & Works Cited 15 Page 2 of 16 FANTASY OR INEVITABLE Civilization covers a wide variety of essential elements which are required to constitute a civilization with its development, refinement and improvement. The elements are not only available but exist in abundance within most of the regions around the world. Those only need to be searched or explored and benefits drawn to the utmost in order to gradually establish a civilization by using our body and mind bestowed by the Creator as the best of all the creations on earth. It takes time to attain any level of civilization in any country or region. It is a slow process which grows with the extent of time given to it and the amount of efforts made on it. There is hardly any standard parameter by which to judge the level or the measure of civilization attained except their standings as projected at the world stage in terms of progress and development. When a civilization develops in...
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...Storage Views, Inc. 3PL Warehousing and Cataloging GM600 - Business Planning Seminar Professor: James Peacock Alex Buzanover Cindy Chung Cristina Loyola Franklin Ochs Talisha Shine Holly Tallcott Executive Summary: Overview Storage Views, Inc. (SVI) is a Los Angeles based third-party logistics (3PL) organization specializing in the warehousing needs of local apparel manufacturing establishments. Comprised of a group of diverse and highly experienced professionals, SVI will invigorate the traditional 3PL services with a focus on innovation and superior customer support services. Vision & Mission – With the company slogan, “We are here for you”, Storage Views, Inc. (SVI) sets the fundamental expectation for our clients that their needs are the primary focus of our business. The mission of Storage Views, Inc. of letting the client’s needs be the main driver in the service offerings while incorporating the latest technologies to address those needs will be ever present in all levels of the organization. Storage Views, Inc.’s vision is to be an innovator of third party logistic services while always putting the client first. Marketing Plan Summary Product While providing the standard third party logistics offerings such as pick and pack, warehousing, and distribution, Storage Views, Inc. will also offer the following additional value added services: 1. Assess business partner shipping method, such as Less than Truckload (LTL) to truckload, to help reduce...
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...Abdicate- verb to cast off or relinquish Aberration – noun a state or condition markedly different from the norm Abject- adj. sunk to a low condition or in miserable circumstances Abolish – verb do away with Abridge – verb lessen, diminish, or curtail; reduce in scope while retaining essential elements Abstemious – adj. sparing in consumption of especially food and drink; marked by temperance Accent – verb put stress on; utter with an accent; to stress, single out as important Accolade – noun a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction Acrimonious- adj. caustic, biting or rancorous in language or expression Acquiesce – verb to agree or express agreement; rest satisfied Acumen – noun shrewdness shown by keen insight Affable – adj. friendly; outgoing disposition Affirmation – noun a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something Alacrity – noun liveliness and eagerness; youthful energy Alleviate – verb provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier Aloof – adj. remote in manner; distant Amass – verb collect or gather; get or gather together Ambiguous – adj. having more than one possible meaning; often misleading Ambivalence – noun mixed feelings or emotions Ambulatory – noun a covered walkway; adj. relating to or adapted for walking; able to walk about Ameliorate – verb get better; to make better Amity – noun a cordial disposition; a state of friendship and cordiality Anchor – noun a central cohesive source of support and stability;...
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...Philippine literature is the literature associated with the Philippines and includes the legends of prehistory, and the colonial legacy of the Philippines. Most of the notable literature of the Philippines was written during the Spanish period and the first half of the 20th century in Spanish language. Philippine literature is written in Spanish, English,Tagalog, and/or other native Philippine languages. Contents [hide] * 1 Early works * 2 Classical literature in Spanish (19th Century) * 2.1 Poetry and metrical romances * 2.2 Prose * 2.3 Dramas * 2.4 Religious drama * 2.5 Secular dramas * 3 Modern literature (20th and 21st century) * 4 Notable Philippine literary authors * 5 See also * 6 References * 7 External links | ------------------------------------------------- [edit]Early works Doctrina Christiana, Manila, 1593, is the first book printed in the Philippines. Tomas Pinpin wrote and printed in 1610 Librong Pagaaralan nang mga Tagalog nang Uicang Castilla, 119 pages designed to help fellow Filipinos to learn the Spanish language in a simple way. He is also credited with the first news publication made in the Philippines, "Successos Felices", ------------------------------------------------- [edit]Classical literature in Spanish (19th Century) On December 1, 1846, La Esperanza, the first daily newspaper, was published in the country. Other early newspapers were La Estrella (1847), Diario de Manila (1848) and Boletin Oficial de Filipinas...
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...E-Leader Manila 2012 A Comparison of Two Theories of Learning -Behaviorism and Constructivism as applied to Face-to-Face and Online Learning Dr. Mary Anne Weegar Dr. Dina Pacis National University San Diego, CA, USA Abstract The two theories of learning discussed are Behaviorism and Constructivism. Skinner and Watson, the two major developers of the behaviorist school of thought sought to prove that behavior could be predicted and controlled (Skinner, 1974). They studied how learning is affected by changes in the environment. The constructivists viewed learning as a search for meaning. Piaget and Vygotsky described elements that helped predict what children understand at different stages (Rummel, 2008). Details of both theories illuminate the differences and connections between the behavioral and constructivist theories in relationship to how children learn and how their behavior is affected. How curriculum and instruction work with these theories to promote learning and how educators view learning with respect to both theories are also reviewed. Introduction Many students enrolled in institutions of higher education in the United States have had experience with both face-to-face and online classes. Educational researchers have begun to examine the technological characteristics of online classes which contribute to making online classes equivalent to face-to-face classes in relationship to their pedagogical effectiveness. The growth of online learning has changed the traditional...
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...Executive Summary From the production of playing cards in 1889, to the expansion into toys and games, and eventually into the start of the electronic entertainment industry in the late 1970’s, over the years Nintendo worked hard to achieved brand familiarity. Over the years Nintendo’s products have made their way through the product life cycle. From the initial market introduction and sales growth in the 1980’s, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) as well as their first big game “Donkey Kong”, dominated the market. In the 1990’s, when true competition entered the market, Nintendo’s products had reached market maturity and sales started to decline. By 2003 Nintendo’s market share had shrunk so much that the future of the company became worrisome. The product life cycle has started again with the recent introduction and phenomenal success of the Nintendo Wii. As of the end of the 2010 first quarter Nintendo Wii had lifetime sales of $68 million, holding 49.1% of the market share. Unfortunately production supply has become significantly depleted and current capacity demands are not being met. With the holiday season drawing nearer, George Harrison, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Nintendo must analyze the market to determine a cost effective solution that will allow Nintendo to maintain adequate inventory levels to avoid a supply shortage. Details of George’s decisions include: distribution levels; to whom; at what price; and how (online vs. in-store). ...
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...A TEACHER’S GUIDE TO THE SIGNET CLASSICS EDITION OF G EORG E B E R N A R D S HAW ’S PYGMALION By LAURA REIS MAYER BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS, ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA S E R I E S E D I T O R S JEANNE M. MCGLINN, Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Asheville and W. GEIGER ELLIS, Ed.D., University of Georgia, Professor Emeritus 2 A Teacher’s Guide to the Signet Classics Edition of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion TABLE OF CONTENTS An Introduction .......................................................................................3 Synopsis of the Play .................................................................................3 Prereading Activities .................................................................................6 During Reading Activities ......................................................................13 After Reading Activities .........................................................................21 About the Author of this Guide .............................................................29 About the Editors of this Guide .............................................................29 Full List of Free Teacher's Guides...........................................................30 Click on a Classic ..................................................................................31 Copyright © 2007 by Penguin Group (USA) For additional teacher’s manuals, catalogs, or descriptive brochures, please email academic@penguin.com or write...
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... Table of Contents Executive Summary 4-5 Product 6-7 a. Product Description 6 b. Physical Description 7 Value Proposition 9-10 c. For HomeGoods 9 d. For Customers 9 e. For Mobile HomeGoods 10 Market Analysis Summary 11-15 f. Target Market 11 g. Competition 13 h. Competitive Edge 14 i. S.W.O.T Analysis 14 Financial Plan 16-25 j. Pro Forma Cash Budget 16 k. Income Statement 18 l. Calculations 19 (1) Breakeven Point 19 (2) Sales Revenue 19 (3) Cost Of Goods Sold 21 (4) Expenses 23 (5) Operating Margin 25 Operations 26-30 m. Overview Of Logistics 26 n. Location Of Business 26 o. Schedule 26 p. Suppliers And Supply 27 q. Logistics 28 Sales Plan 31-33 r. Marketing 31 i. Message 31 s. Pricing And Sales Objectives 33 Human Resources 34-35 t. Past Work Experience 34 u. Skills And Abilities 34 v. Maintaining And Engaging Employees 34 w. Key Management People 35 x. Staffing Plan 35 Appendices 34-44 y. Resumes 36 (1) Feliciana Liem 36 (2) Alexander Lorenzo 37 (3) Juliane Martin 38 (4) Emma Munley 39 (5) Alexandria Murphy 40 z. Bibliography 41 I. Executive Summary: Mobile HomeGoods is a...
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