Syntax: the arrangement and grammatical relationship of words, phrases, and clauses in sentences; the ordering of words into phrases, clauses, and sentences. In this sense, syntax is an important element of an author’s style. In the document on stichomythia, you will be looking at the syntax of a short dialogue between Hamlet and his mother Gertrude. April 20, 2018 Read More »
Aquaponics is a sustainable food production system that combines a aquaculture such as fish and combine with hydroponics in a symbiotic environment. In the aquaculture, effluents accumulate in the water, increasing toxicity for the fish. This water has led to a hydroponic system where the by products from the aquaculture are filtered out by the plants as vital nutrients, after which the cleansed water is recirculated back to the animals. April 20, 2018 Read More »
decline in Lenovo’s mobile business, including MOTOROLA, is an indisputable fact, according to the company’s earnings figures. In India, for example, Lenovo, once ranked second, was easily overtaken by XiaoMi. In the Chinese market, Lenovo is not even in the top 10, even less than 360 Internet mobile phone brands. Today, Lenovo’s handset sales in the Chinese market are so low that it has stopped disclosing specific phone sales. April 20, 2018 Read More »
Visiting the slums and seeing how the people live there, heaps of garbage in close proximity to the dwelling points, seeing sewerage water streaming just in front of doors and the children making this water as their playing items. It can make one wonder if there is a state government or are there people who are concerned about the tribulations which other people in this part of the globe are undergoing April 20, 2018 Read More »
Identify relevant and irrelevant costs and benefits in a decision. Relevant Costs and Benefits A relevant cost is a cost that differs between alternatives. A relevant benefit is a benefit that differs between alternatives. Identifying Relevant Costs An avoidable cost is a cost that can be eliminated, in whole or in part, by choosing one alternative over another. Avoidable costs are relevant costs. Unavoidable costs are irrelevant costs. April 20, 2018 Read More »
Decentralization in Organizations Benefits of Decentralization Top management freed to concentrate on strategy. Lower-level decisions often based on better information. Lower level managers can respond quickly to customers. Lower-level managers gain experience in decision-making. April 20, 2018 Read More »
A continuous budget is a 12-month budget that rolls forward one month (or quarter) as the current month (or quarter) is completed. Self-Imposed Budget A self-imposed budget or participative budget is a budget that is prepared with the full cooperation and participation of managers at all levels. Advantages of Self-Imposed Budgets April 20, 2018 Read More »
Mexico is the largest Spanish speaking country in the world and has a significant role to play in terms of the economic and cultural aspects of the world. Mexico as a country is a large economy and is a very populous country and therefore its voice needs to be heard in the international stage. It is also a political powerhouse in the Americas. It is the 15th largest economy in the world and among the top four large auto manufacturers in the world. Mexico is considered a middle power economy with a value of $1.26 trillion. The country boasts of a young population as well as huge prospects of mining and energy. The country also has a growing middle class. (Mathews, G,2012) April 20, 2018 Read More »
The goal of reflective journaling is to interact with new information that is particularly meaningful to you and to identify resources that will be help you enlarge your conversation by enhancing your interpersonal communication skills. As you engage in the assigned readings and the discussion boards each module/week, make note of insights and understanding that emerge and shed light on the particular communication needs, challenges, barriers, weaknesses, strengths, opportunities, etc. that exist in your interpersonal arena. April 20, 2018 Read More »
It is the opinion of this writer that Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) should not be armed. It is my intent to illustrate that point in this paper. During my research I will weigh the advantages and disadvantages of arming TSOs, examining each side of the argument. I will also offer a potential solution that while costly will still prove to be less costly than arming TSOs. What has led to this discussion? For a majority of our society it takes years and certain events to take place in our lives for change to occur. Those events include graduating High School/College, getting married, or having children. April 20, 2018 Read More »