...1. This paper will discuss the A-10, the ongoing pursuit to retire it, and pros and cons of keeping it around longer. After going into detail of the pros and cons of prolonging the A-10’s tenure, additional information will be given, further supporting the notion that it is in the Air Force’s best interest to postpone the A-10’s retirement. Some of the pros that will be discussed include reputation, weaponry, and design of the A-10. The cons that will be examined include the integration of the F-35, budgeting, and the aging technology within the A-10. The additional points further supporting the viewpoint of the author will include information relating to budgeting, advancement in A-10 technology packages, and the unequal weaponry of...
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...Stonecipher? Is there any formal succeeding plan for the CEO? * Why Boeing just fired Stonecipher but did nothing to that women executive? If the relationship was not the only reason for the resignation, what were the other reasons? Because that woman, Debra Peabody, worked in the company’s government-relations office? * Did Boeing treat its CEO’s resignation so careless, even the CEO brought obvious operating improvement during the short 15 months? * Why that informant could intercept the company’s CEO so easily? Is Boeing’s corporate security appropriate, especially Boeing was cooperating with Air Force? * Why the board made Stonecipher’s affair public while not private, even that relationships had no direct impact on the company’s performance? In conclusion, some problems that Boeing faced are as follows: First, Boeing was dependent on its main customer—Air Force so much that the company had lost independence. The board worried government’s reflection when any incident happened. In the KC-330 tankers scandal, the board fired Conduit to reduce government’s pressure. Again, in Stonecipher’s affair incident, the board fired the CEO but protected that woman to avoid some potential problems, such as downgrade of government’s trust, bad communication, and legal...
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...Exercise 2 on Pg. 27 2a. I think women are better listeners than men. |Pros |Cons | |Women seem to be more aware in conversations. |Women pay too much attention to conversations | |It enables them to give better advise |They advise only on the information provided to them and not the | | |whole story | |It allows them to be more sensitive |They become over-sensitive. Where men know to stop being | | |sensitive on a issue | |Women pay attention and listen to the whole conversation |Men listen to what they want to listen to | |It shows a sign of support to the individual or person |Sometimes does not include their own feelings or input. | 2b. Capital punishment is no deterrent to crime. |Pros |Cons | |Using Capital Punishment will deter people from committing |People will continue to commit capital crimes if they know the | |violent crimes. ...
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...5/14/2009 Apple Inc. Case Study Key Success Factors •Expertise in particular technology/research • Proven ability to improve production processes • Customer-need satisfaction • Continued innovation Recommended Strategy Spread out consumer confidence in Steve Jobs to the Apple team and stakeholders Develop and launch the stakeholders. MacBook Air Mini by 2nd quarter 2010 to encourage said consumer confidence in Apple. 1 5/14/2009 Environmental Analysis Internal Positive ● Brand Recognition ● Customer Loyalty ● Sterling Reputation External Positive ● Highly technological society ● BRIC countries’ continued growth Internal Positive Internal Negative ● Steve Jobs’ health concerns ● Stagnant Desktop line ● Lack of netbook product line External Negative ● Global recession ● Poor IP protection in emerging markets Five Forces Model Threat of SubstitutionLow • Cost of switching F products is high • Product loyalty is strong Supplier Bargaining PowerModerate • Only two CPU manufacturers (Intel/AMD) • Small pool of talent to choose from Competitive Rivalry-High • Rapid and frequent product innovation by large firms • Product technology copying • Large firms with disparate unique strategies Buyer Bargaining Power-Moderate • Infrequent Customer Purchases • Customer Switching dd costs are high g • Recession creates decreased demand Potential new Entrants-Low •High barriers to entry •Incumbent firms spend to keep out new firms Apple...
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...of expression, Freedom of assembly and association, Marry, Prohibition of discrimination, Protection of property, Education, Free elections, and Abolition of the death penalty. Environmental Air quality plan for reducing nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in Greater London urban area listing (UK0001) The Air quality plan is setting out what the government will be doing about improving the air quality in London as well as reduce nitrogen dioxide emissions. Another is “River Thames: application for registration of a launch” The government are setting out a registration for a powered boat to be in the river thames. The boats that are not included are Kayaks, canoes, and other non powered boats. The reason for this is to attempt reduction in emissions and other toxic wastes. All boats kept, rented, or let for hire must be registered with the Environment Agency (Inland Waterways) Order 2010 annually to calculate the amount of emissions entering the water. Affecting the military services Declaration of war Some policies have an immediate impact on the armed forces. Solders will only go to war when instructed by the government and most likely will not have a choice. The soldiers will be delayed with resources and equipment set by the government. This has an impact to the armed forces due to the risks and the dangers involved, such as death, serious injury...
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...From 1967-2000, there was a normal of 21 earthquakes for every year in the United States that were 3.0 or more on the Richter scale in the central and eastern states. From that point forward, while fracking turned into a need in the US, the number of quakes at this level has expanded by a factor of four (“26 Pros and Cons Of Fracking” 5). On the other hand, a big wide variety of wells were made using the fracking method, and the quantity of earthquakes have been insignificant (“26 Pros and Cons Of Fracking” 3). Methane is an ozone-harming substance, which hints that it is a greenhouse gas which is also a cause of global warming (Squire 35, 36). The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences says that fracking can contaminate groundwater tables, tap water systems, and wells and if methane gets into the...
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...reliance on fossil fuels. The pipeline would move us in the completely opposite direction. The argument of creating jobs is faulty because they aren’t permanent, instead they are momentary jobs that don’t pay well. This pipeline will force the pollution of freshwater supplies and generate an expansion of destructive tar sand oils. Tar sands ruin air quality, water and land. It dangerously aids greenhouse gas emissions. Medical officials are worried about the health effect on Americans if this pipeline goes through. The development of diseases related to air pollution are too much to risk on the US community. 3. Some people argue that nuclear power is our best answer to reduce the threat of climate change. List some pros and cons of this argument. (7 points) Pro: Nuclear power emits a relatively low amount of carbon dioxide. This means that nuclear power is not a huge contributor to global warming. The technology to produce nuclear power is readily available so the time and money for the technology is not an issue. A single nuclear power plant is capable of producing remarkable amounts of energy, a figure is hard to pair with production because the energy created from nuclear power plants has to do with how long they run at a specific capacity. Cons: Nuclear waste is still an unanswered question in terms of what to do with it. It is extremely dangerous to the environment and human population. It is also very hard to build a plant with 100% security. A breach in the plant would...
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...Mahasarakham University Mahasarakham Business School Case 20: JetBlue Airways Subject: Business Policy and Strategic Management Instructor: Dr. Olimpia C. Racela Group Members: 1. Miss. Nguon Phuongtepsonich ID: 540101919847 2. Miss. Shi Lilin ID: 54010919850 3. Miss. Ananya Duangthowset ID: 54010919845 Submitted Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014 JetBlue Airways 1. Situation Analysis JetBlue Airways was founded by David Neeleman and lawyer Tom Kelly in 1998 with $160 million of capital. Its main base is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. JetBlue positioned itself as the Low-Cost Carrier (LCC) but distinguish itself by its services such as in-flight entertainment, TV on every seat and Satellite radio. SWOT Analysis: Strengths | Weaknesses | * Good customer service: * Allow passengers to choose their seat on the plane whenever possible. * Unlike other LCC, JetBlue served free snacks on board. * Cost management: * Saving more cost by serving snack rather than meal. * Good routing management: * Flew only point-to-point flights helps to avoid the complication that resulted from connecting flights and passenger transfers. * High technology: * E-ticket and paperless operation. * Human resource management: * Family-like atmosphere at the workplace which leads to positive attitude in its employees. * Employees were free to suggest ideas and comments in order to improve operations. ...
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...Microsoft dominates the operating system market for microcomputers with its Windows operating system. Discuss the pros and cons this creates for computer users. Does the dominance of Windows make it easier or harder for you to use computers? I have only used Windows operating system on all my computers, therefore I am not familiar with any other operating systems. I would think because Microsoft dominates, that if you used a different operating system, it would be more difficult to find software with the system requirements to be compatible. Therefore, the opposite would be true if you used the Windows operating system, you could find more compatible software.1. Microsoft dominates the operating system market for microcomputers with its Windows operating system. Discuss the pros and cons this creates for computer users. Does the dominance of Windows make it easier or harder for you to use computers? The pros to the dominate Microsoft operating system is that most people that we come into contact with and discuss computers with will be using the same operating system as you. You will not have to explain how it works (simple tasks) and explaining to someone how to do something will be easier. The other big Pro is that as you upgrade or replace you computer, the worst problem you will encounter (with an operating system) is the newer version, i.e. window XP vs. Vista. from computer to computer they are basicly the same. I have found it quite helpfull when I go work on a friends...
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...the procedure of creating fractures in rocks and rock formations by injecting fluid into cracks to force them further open. The step-by-step process to fracking is this: First they start out by drilling vertically into the ground to a desired depth. It then turns ninety degrees and continues horizontally several thousand feet into shale, which is believed to contain trapped natural gas. A mixture of water, sand, and various chemicals, that fracking companies will not disclose, is pumped into the well, which splits the shale so that the natural gas can escape. The natural gas escapes through the cracks made in the shale and is brought back up to the surface to be processed. In the US today, people are arguing about whether or not fracking should be done. The goal of fracking is to create a passage way for the natural gas to come back up the well to the surface where it can be processed and refined. There are lots of layers of natural gas and oil in the shale. The pressure they use to make the fractures in the rock is immense, but without a passageway there is no way the natural gas can return to the surface. Therefore there is need for a well to be drilled several thousand feet into the ground. In doing so, the drilling into the shale rock creates fractures, which releases the natural gas and allows it to rise to the surface. There are many pros and cons to fracking. Some pros to fracking are: potential energy independence. The United States Department of Energy estimates...
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... In this short essay I will discuss the pros and cons of pubic real property zoning regulations as well as the effectiveness of this policy as it relates to Houston, Texas’s overall real estate market. I will then relay my thoughts as to whether this is a model that other municipalities should adopt or not. Before we dive into the pros of public real property zoning regulations, first lets answer the question, what is the purpose of zoning? The main purpose of zoning is to use the land or a property for the common good of society. Zoning is also used to maintain the unique characteristic of the society, to protect and conserve the value of buildings, and to prevent new development from meddling with the existing uses. So what are some pros of these zoning regulations? One of the more important benefits of zoning is that it can give a community some control over its land uses, appearance, and quality of life in the future. This may help with implementing community goals and objectives such as allowing potential nuisance uses to be located away from residential neighborhoods or other sensitive areas as well as preventing the mixing of incompatible land uses (such as erotic dance clubs and schools). Zoning can also protect and enhance property values, recreational spaces and open space as well as help conserve existing neighborhoods, structures, and environmentally sensitive areas. A few other pros of property zoning regulations are that...
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...However, while the automobile has changed the lives of us all in a positive light; this does comes with a price, and the price is our environment. Currently “cars and other highway vehicles continue to emit some 60 million tons of carbon monoxide per year. Motor vehicles also emit as much as 50 percent of our carcinogenic and toxic air pollutants, such as benzene and formaldehyde. And heavy vehicles, particularly diesel-powered buses and freight trucks, constitute a significant source of soot and other unhealthy fine particles that, when inhaled, lodge in and damage human tissue.” (Turk, J & Bensel, T 4.3) In this paper, I am going to debate why cars should be made more efficient for the sake of saving the environment in which we live in. I will then give the different options as to how cars can be built to be more efficient; and then, debate as to why these options would not be a wise decision for some. Even with all the different makes and models of cars being sold today; it is still difficult to find one that best fits you, you’re wallet, and the environment all together. With that being said; let’s look at the hybrid. There are a lot of pros to having a hybrid vehicle, like Hybrid cars don't release the carbon dioxide of the other cars, because they don't use, or they use less, gasoline. (The most basic...
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...a Business The Partnership There are several pros and cons of the partnership as a form of ownership. These are discussed in the succeeding paragraphs. The pros will be discussed first. The first pro of partnership is the ability to combine resources. When partners join forces towards a common goal, they are able to compliment the weaknesses of one and enhance the strength of others. These resources can come in many forms. Very often, the individual or party with the knowledge or product might not have the capital funding to start the business. They can enter into a partnership with someone who can provide the needed finical resources. The second pro of partnership is the idea of shared risk. When partners start a business, the risk of failure and financial liability is divided and shared amongst owners. The amount or extent of liability of each owner varies with different partnerships. These guidelines are usually outlined by a predefined arrangement. The third pro of a general partnership is that they are easier to form than corporations. According to legalzoom.com, “Another benefit of general partnerships is their simplicity and flexibility. General partnerships are usually less expensive to form and require less paperwork and formalities than corporations, limited partnerships or limited liability partnerships.” The cons will now be discussed. The first con of partnership is the lack of complete “creative freedom...
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... A Managerial Approach to Marketing, Unit-4 Individual Project. Utilizing what has been taught and course documents to complete the Basic Healthcare Administrators Course comprehensive Strategic Marketing Plan. A Managerial Approach to Marketing Introduction: The purpose of the Basic Healthcare Administration Course (BHAC) is to prepare military employees with the basic concepts, principles, and applications of health administration within military treatment facilities. This course will pioneer how healthcare education is done within the Armed Forces. It is a two phased course. Phase-1 is a prerequisite to Phase-2. It consists of 40 hours on-line education that consists of tests, discussion boards, and journaling. Phase-2 is 40 hours of focused learning involving engaging activities, group discussions, and a situational training exercise. BHAC Operational Mission Statement: Be the Armed Forces primary teaching platform for Basic Healthcare Administration utilizing evidence-based education with the ultimate goal of sustaining and improving the quality of patient care. Marketing Objectives: BHAC has established both short-term and long-term marketing objectives. Its short-term goals will create forward momentum toward a specific outcome. The BHAC employed the use of the SMART acronym to outline its goal format (Winer & Dhar, 2011): Specific Measurable Achievable Results Oriented Time Specific BHAC’s 12-month short...
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... In today’s society it has become very important that the peripheral nations develop and become economic equals with the rest of the world, and it will definitely be a challenge to make sure that they do it in a way that is environmentally sustainable. This though is very possible as I believe if while they are developing they need to focus on transportation and their sources of energy. It is a widely known fact that transportation (mainly cars) is the main source of CO2 released into the atmosphere and the main cause of air pollution, which contributes to global warming. This is important because when peripheral countries are developing this becomes a priority to make sure that they develop in a sustainable way with the best ways of transportation. While peripheral countries are developing core countries should work with them and stress the importance of the development of hybrid cars and public transportation. This would allow for a large reduction in air pollution as public transit removes a lot of cars from the streets which reduces CO2 emissions. Hybrids would help as they reduce all greenhouse gases from when the car is idling or just sitting at a traffic light. If hybrids are a not successfully introduced a suggestion that has worked fairly well in Toronto is to adopt by-laws that make idling for more than two or three minute’s illegal and subject to some sort of fine or penalty. A second way that would allow for a low footprint is to make sure that the energy sources...
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