...has various pros and cons that many young adults in America have come to either admire or despise. One of the main controversial focus points within this system is the cost and quality of education within American systems. America has been known to have the most expensive collegiate system when compared to any other system around the world. Although many individuals believe that a college education is a prerequisite for being able to receive financial stability and health, is it really worth the thousands of dollars worth of debt an years worth of time? In America, there are countless job possibilities that are available to accommodate every individual’s interests. Although there may be numerous jobs available for everyone, there are costly consequences. In today’s modern workforce, the majority of jobs require individuals to obtain a degree, that relates to the job, to ensure they are educated and aware of the specific requirements that the job entails. According to an article written by Alicia C. Shepard, “College is no longer a prestigious milestone, but a consumer product”. Shepard stated that many college students are not attending college to learn, but are there in hopes to receive “their money’s worth” of high GPAs and test scores to help them achieve their desired degree (“College Education”). The Huffington Post states that the majority of young adults are taught to believe that a college education is absolutely necessary in order to be financially successful (“College...
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...weigh your pros and cons and try to make the decision that will positively affect everyone involved. There are certain roads that you travel when try to strategically plan your personal success. At first you may ask yourself many questions to get to your final answer. Is this the right decision for me and my family? Can I afford to go back to school? How will it affect my work schedule? After pondering this decision I researched and learned that 48% of college students are classified as adult learners. Of that 48 percent, half are women, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education and the Department of Education's Projections of Education Statistics Toward 2004. (Alverson,2009) The status of the economy in America further pushed my decision to return to school and make myself more marketable to future and current employers. As she looked back on her life and pondered if she was going to take that huge step and return to graduate school she weighed her pros and cons. Making a life altering decision such as returning to school and working a fulltime job is a huge decision. For many, going back to school is to pursue a lifelong dream or to further an education that was never completed. There are several obstacles and challenges that will be encountered financial, personal and emotional. By having an extended family that is willing to assist with childcare duties school became more a reality than a dream. In order to complete school and be successful it requires...
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...from different countries which often have unique cultural nuances. Culture influences how people think, communicate and behave, which ultimately affects the way they negotiate. For example, many countries which utilize northern European, German, English, and Scandinavian languages are categorized as low context cultures, and rely on spoken words in order to communicate. Conversely, high context cultures, often pertaining to Asian and Arabic languages, are heavily dependent on nonverbal and situational cues. These differences in culture can lead to misunderstandings during international business negotiations, so it is imperative that all members involved are familiar and sensitive to the culture of the other party. A key component of successful international negotiation is effective cross-cultural communication. This requires that negotiators understand not only the written and oral language of their counterparts, but also other components of their culture whether it may be values, thinking and decision-making processes or nonverbal behaviours. In business negotiations, body language plays a significant role in the communication. Some studies show that up to...
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...to this discussion have valid arguments, the pros outweigh the cons by a substantial amount. According to norml.org marijuana is the third most popular recreational drug in America. Federal law prohibits marijuana; anyone found with possession by federal law is punishable by up to one year in jail and a minimum fine of $1,000 for a first conviction. With making this “troubling substance” legal, the government would be able to reduce the national debt and easily reduce the overcrowding of prisons. I am proposing that people take a second to look past the negatives of drugs and focus on a plant that could better the nation. Purpose Marijuana has a negative shame involved by the government and public, but is actually a natural and successful medicine. Recently marijuana arrests have been exceeding the amount of violent crime arrests and punishments. The Marijuana Policy Project counted 872,720 pot-related arrests in the United States in 2007 alone, according to Cato. Enforcing this prohibition has put taxpayers in almost 10 billion dollars of debt annually. I believe that there are definitely more important issues that the government should be focusing on rather than throwing harmless marijuana smokers in jail. Problem or Need According to norml.org marijuana is the third most popular recreational drug in America. Nearly one in eight drug prisoners in America are behind bars for marijuana-related offenses. With marijuana being illegal, more people are subject to go behind...
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...School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1967, he worked for pharmaceutical company Pfizer Inc. for 13 years. India, Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea are few countries in which he was posted during his working years. Later, he joined Squibb, as Vice President for the Japan/Pacific region. During that tenure, Squibb went into a joint venture with two Chinese partners in Shanghai. Though he was not directly involved in the venture, still he was highly influenced by his two bosses to see China’s potential. After leaving Squibb, he joined Salvatec in 1990 as President of the region comprising of Europe, Middle East and Africa in 1995. Soon, he became senior VP and joined the company’s Executive Committee. Soon, he covered Canada and Latin America and then was promoted to run company’s international business, outside its home base. A number of achievements followed like he was appointed senior VP...
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...Kristi Turley ESL 223N April 5, 2012 Stephanie Knight The English-Only Debate English as the national language has become one of the major issues facing citizens in the United States of America today. There have been many supporters in favor of English as the only recognized language spoken in America and there have also been many opponents. The debate has also driven many states to pass their own laws concerning the English language. There are many pros and cons to the debate, many states have passed their own laws regarding the education of English language learners, and I have my own views about the English-only debate. Supporters of the English-only movement feel very strongly about their views as English being the official language in America. While, opponents of the English-only movement feel just as strongly in their belief of America needing more than the English language. Supporters feel with English being the only language would unite us as a nation, clarifying that we are Americans. Supports also feel that making English the official language will give immigrants more opportunities to learn and speak the English language more fluently. Opponents of the debate feel that English-only would alienate immigrants that come to America by stifling communication within their daily life. Opponents also feel that school age children of immigrants will be at a disadvantage in school when learning academics if they cannot be taught in their native language....
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...Question 1. Discuss the pros and cons of Amazon’s growth and diversification of business and specialization, and make recommendations about what Amazon could have done differently. Amazon.com serves consumers through its retail websites. The company provides merchandise and content purchased for resale from vendors and those provided by third party sellers, and also manufactures and sells the Kindle e-reader. In addition, the company provides services such as Amazon Web Services, fulfillment, miscellaneous marketing and promotional agreements, such as, online advertising and co-branded credit cards. Amazon has two principal segments. North America, which consists of retail sales of consumer products and subscriptions through North America focused websites; and International, which consists of retail sales of consumer products and subscriptions through internationally focused locations (Mergent Online, 2010). Diversification is a form of growth strategy. Growth strategies involve a significant increase in performance objectives beyond past levels of performance (Mason, 2008). Many organizations pursue one or more types of growth strategies; however, there are many pros and cons pertaining to diversification. In the case of Amazon’s growth, two of the pros are innovation and infrastructure (Taulli, 2011). Innovation involves introducing new products. As companies get larger, it can be extremely tough to introduce the products. This hasn’t been a problem for Amazon...
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...Why Does America Need the Common Core? Because of the lack of educational benchmarks and standardization in the United States of America, the country is disjointed and subpar leaving students ill prepared to enter the workforce and college. This is evidenced by the persistent problem of students graduating and passing required exit exams in high school yet they still needed remediation upon entry to college. The Common Core is good because it provides a set of age appropriate learning goals and sets a national high-quality academic standard for Math and English to prepare students for college and the workforce. In essence, the Common Core defines what a student should know and be able to do at different grade levels. The Common Core is beneficial to all students, especially for those students interested in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education or ‘STEM’ fields. They both teach problem solving skills and focus on learning to use Common Core modules for optimum results. In addition, students learn to think outside the box, they learn how to create a good argument, defend the argument, and look for patterns. Learning these skills will increase their problem solving and reasoning abilities, which prepares them for STEM jobs. Desiree Hall, writes, “The new work is challenging, based on rigorous new Common Core State Standards…they have to explain how they got it. That’s a real brain workout”(Hall). Moreover, the implementation of the Common Core makes it harder...
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...mimicked by the youth it makes you ask the question should they really be considered role models? Athletes throughout history have always been considered role models for young children with a gift for sports. There have been many misdeeds that have occurred that makes us question whether athletes deserve to be considered role models. Conversely, athletes make good role models for several reasons such as promoting physical fitness, educational success, self-confidence, and a strong work ethic. The role of being an athlete is a good goal to reach in itself especially with the obesity epidemic that we are currently having in America. Athletes must have a strong work ethic and devote a large portion of their personal time to training in order to become a professional. Athletes also need to display a high degree of self confidence in order to be successful. With the exception of a very small few most athletes do go to college, and are expected to be successful, which promotes children to seek further education (Williams, 2011 ). A current example of an athlete who makes a good role model is Olympic gold medalist gymnast Gabby Douglas. She not only was a participant in the 2012 Olympics but she has shown a high degree of class and respect as she has gained fame. Unfortunately, there are many examples of bad role models within the athletic community. A recent case that is in the news concerns professional football player...
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...Exotic Smokes Cigarette Company Consumer Behavior Outline MKT/554 June 13th, 2011 Exotic Smokes Cigarette Consumer Behavior Exotic Smokes Cigarette Company (ESCC) has employed TRIAAD Research Group to analyze and outline consumer behavior, needs, and desire for fruit and candy flavored cigarettes. ESCC will target 18-25 year old customers implementing a $25 million dollar advertising campaign. Competition and Tobacco Information Tobacco is a global industry native to America and can be grown on any warm and moist continent. Presently there are six main manufacturers of cigarettes in the United States consisting of; RJR Nabisco, Inc, B.A.T. Industries, Loews Corporation, Liggett Group, and Phillip Morris. China, India, and Brazil were the three top sellers of tobacco in 2000 with the United States being fourth. Joanna Johnson (2010) states the British American Tobacco (BAT) reports the market share leaders as Phillip Morris International (PMI) - 16%, British American Tobacco (BAT) - 13%, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) - 11%, and Imperial Tobacco - 6%. Top Five International Brands • Marlboro • Winston • Mild Seven • LM • Kent Top US Tobacco Companies • Altria • Lorillard • Reynolds American Consumer Perception A quote posted by "I’ll tell you why I like the cigarette business. It cost a penny to make. Sell it for a dollar. It’s addictive. And there’s a fantastic...
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...delicate and controversial topic I found out that Americans and our government are undecided about legalizing marijuana. Some people oppose the idea, while the rest approve the idea of legalization. I think we as a people need to stop, look, and listen and do what is best for our country, our states, and the people that reside within. There are many pros and many cons to making marijuana legal. Here are some breakdowns on both sides of this topic. One of the most important popular topics is the use of medical marijuana to treat patients for various medical conditions. There are over 7 uses for medical marijuana and that number can dramatically increase if marijuana is to become legalize, so that more medical research and studies can continue. Some uses for medical marijuana are neuropathic pain that involves nerve damage, multiple sclerosis, nausea, epilepsy which has garnered mass attention from the public and media due to the “Charlotte Web” story which helps reduces seizures among children and adults, concussions, Alzheimer’s disease, and bipolar disorder. These are all conditions that have been studied and have been successful in...
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...Avon Products, Inc. (Avon) is based in New York. The firm engages in the manufacture and marketing of beauty and complimentary products primarily in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific (Yahoo Finance, 2005). Avon's products are classified into three product categories: Beauty, Beauty Plus, and Beyond Beauty. The Beauty category consists of cosmetics, fragrances, skin care, and toiletries; Beauty Plus includes fashion jewelry, watches, apparel, and accessories; and Beyond Beauty comprises home products, gift and decorative products, candles, and toys (Ibid). The company sells and markets its products through a combination of direct selling, marketing by independent Avon representatives, and via its consumer Web site, avon.com. This paper will explore how the company is fairing under the leadership of its current CEO, Andrea Jung. There are two opposing views regarding the company's current and future success. One group feels that the firm has a promising future with Jung at the helm while the other group does not. This paper will analyze the pros and cons uncovered by each team member and discuss which view prevailed in the debate and why. Pros and Cons Pros of Jung and Avon Andrea Jung became president and CEO of Avon in 1999 and has totally revamped the company. Under her leadership, the company has updated its product line, launched new advertising, and created a new image (Fact Monster, 2005). Avon's sales have increased by 30 %, profits 40%, and...
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...Every country has a different culture, and every culture has its own level of tolerance against corruption. Since bad practices like bribery are well ingrained both in the countries’ culture, as well in the companies’ culture, it is evident that changes do not happen over-night, and to draft an anti-bribery policy and post it in the office blackboard is not enough. The aim of this paper is to analyze several perspectives on the topic, taking the reader into the discussion by giving him/her pro and cons by analyzing a specific company and his cultural and managerial issues when facing a period of internationalization and internal changes. 1.2 Company profile Starnes-Brenner Machine tool company is an international company situated in Iowa city, United States, that owns a small-one man sales office in Latino, South America, headed by a very successful man but with an unique style in his method of operating, called Frank Rothe. He has worked in Latino, one of the major Latin-America country, for a long time and he is going to retire in a short time, 8 months. Under the...
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...October 18, 2013 Socialism vs. Capitalism Contemporary History Professor Quincy Harris Capitalism and Socialism are two different types of systems. There lies a huge difference between the beliefs of both. I plan to discuss the differences of each and discuss the pros and cons of both as well as discuss which would be better for Americans. Sometime between 16th and 19th century capitalism first appeared. Once Feudalism failed Capitalism became the stronger system used in the western world. During the time of the Industrial Revolution Capitalism spread throughout the world. In order to become an industrialized nation then Capitalism had to be embraced. Socialism’s movement was started by Karl Marx (intellectual advocate.) Socialism is an economic system characterized by social ownership of the production and co-operative management of the economy. Socialism first appeared during the 19th century. According to (Historyworld.net).The essential characteristics of capitalism only become evident with an increase in scale in two quite separate contexts. One is the formation of joint-stock companies, in which investors pool their resources for a major commercial undertaking. The other, not evident until the Industrial Revolution, is the development of factories in which large numbers of workers are employed in a single private enterprise. Speculative trading enterprises in the Middle Ages are undertaken by individual merchants, operating in family groups or partnerships but...
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...IKEA Invades America Summary of the Facts: Company background * IKEA was founded in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad as a local catalog company. Initially, the company sold basic household goods at discounted prices. * In 1947, furniture was introduced into the IKEA product range. The furniture was produced by local manufacturers. * In 1951, the first IKEA furniture catalog is published by discontinuing all other products to focus directly on low-priced furniture. * IKEA began designing its own furniture in 1955 as the suppliers boycott IKEA due to pressure from IKEA’s competitors. * IKEA began testing flat packages, So that packages can be packed and assembled by the customers. Hence reducing their costs and transport damages. * IKEA opened its inaugural store in in 1958, in Almhult, Sweden, and it was the largest furniture display in Scandinavia at that time. * By the time IKEA opened its flagship store in Stockholm in 1965, it had become the favored furniture-shopping destination in Sweden. * By 2002, IKEA was the world’s prominent furniture retailer. And its revenues approached $12 billion. Statement of the problem or opportunity Major problems:- * Furniture Durability is low * Lesser number of stores in USA * Design for American’s daily lives * Product and Style selection is limited – matrix selection Major opportunities:- * Price sensitive target market, Especially college students * Educate...
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