Driving and talking on a cell phone at the same time.
In many countries, there is a law against speaking on a cell phone (held by the hand) while driving.. This legislation regarding cell phone and driving makes the tacit assumption that the source of any interference from cell phone use is due to peripheral factors such as dialing and holding the phone while conversing. Prior research has established that the manual manipulation of equipment has a negative impact on driving. However, studies also found that working memory task, mental arithmetic tasks, and reasoning tasks disrupt simulated driving performance. A phone conversation may involve all three tasks. Therefore, should the existing legislation against the use of cell phones without a hands free kit while driving be strengthened to a complete ban of the use of cell phones? We shall explore the issues involved below. Driving and talking on a cell phone at the same time is a typical example of multitasking. As much as the person may appear to be doing both tasks together at the same, he is in fact switching back and forth from one task to another repeatedly. This process involves goal switching and re-evaluating. When talking on a cell phone while driving, one is using his "executive control" processes (the mental CEO) found to be associated with the brain's prefrontal cortex and other key regions such as the parietal cortex. These interrelated cognitive processes
In what ways can venture capital impact the economic development of the Caribbean?
A) In what ways can venture capital impact the economic development of the Caribbean? Venture capital, otherwise known as patient, risk, or equity capital, is a type of long-term investment (five to ten years) that is typically invested in businesses with potential for high growth and profitability. Venture capitalists also bring practical managerial expertise to the investee company. Far from being merely inactive sponsors, venture capitalists cultivate development in companies through their participation in the management, strategic marketing and planning of their investee companies. Entrepreneurial businesses can be distinguished by their aspirations and prospective for growth. Such businesses are intending to grow speedily to a considerable size. Venture capitalists commonly finance new and rapidly growing companies, purchase equity securities, assist in developing new products and services, add value to the company through active participation, take risks with the expectation of higher rewards and have long-term orientation. Venture backed companies have been shown to grow faster than other types of companies. While venture firms will invest in companies that are in their preliminary start-up modes, they will also invest in companies at different phases in the business life cycle. This can be either before the company or product is organised, during the first or
There were many equally important reasons why the stalemate on the western front was finally broken: New technology like the tankThe American entry into the war
Part C There were many equally important reasons why the stalemate on the western front was finally broken: New technology like the tank The American entry into the war The blockading of German ports The German offensive in March 1918 Explain how far you agree with this statement The new technology and tactics helped to break stalemate. The machine gun and artillery had been used since the outbreak of the war making attacking almost impossible. Then they made the wonder-weapon other wise known as the tank. It was first used during the Somme by the British but they had very little tanks and most of them broke down before they arrived at the front. Those that did make it usually found them selves stuck in no man's land in the mud. The wonder-weapon had been found out to be not that wonderful. The tanks gave the Germans a fright at first; however it was later in the war that the tanks showed there worth as a weapon. Another big development in weapons was gas. However only 3,000 British troops died in the war from gas. Gas masks were invented very quickly so the gas was seen as a quite ineffective weapon, apart from the fact that they created terror amongst the troops. Other weapons appeared such as the grenade, which was very effective at killing troops in a trench. They were more a close range weapon which meant that they had very few uses when you are at your own
Philip Morris Case. Philip Morris is poised to follow the growth strategy. By investing in companies such as Miller Brewing Company and Seven Up, they have decided to focus on increasing sales and profits
Mark Fetsko 2/23/2010 Philip Morris Case A grand strategy is a comprehensive approach for achieving goals of an organization. Of the three basic strategies within this concept, Philip Morris is poised to follow the growth strategy. By investing in companies such as Miller Brewing Company and Seven Up, they have decided to focus on increasing sales and profits of the organization in the long term, with hopes of positioning themselves as a leader within their industry. They are taking risks by entering new markets with existing products. By changing the slogan of Miller High Life, they were able to appeal to more drinkers thus increasing their sales comparable to Budweiser. They were equally as successful using the growth strategy with Miler Lite, providing satisfaction to the calorie conscious drinkers. Using Miller Lowenbrau, they were able to cater to status conscious beer drinkers. After purchasing Seven Up, they were able to shake up the current market by appealing to consumers favoring less caffeine in their cola's. By the time they purchased Rothmans International, Phillip Morris had already penetrated the domestic market place and is now looking forward with visions of truly expanding their portfolio on a global scale. These are all examples of a company using the growth strategy and taking advantages of many opportunities that follow such tactical planning.
Business memo - Challenges McDonalds faces by establishing franchises abroad
TO: Franchisees FROM: Market analyst DATE: November 27, 2012 SUBJECT: Challenges McDonald´s faces by establishing franchises abroad Market research and analysis show the successful franchise adaptation of McDonald´s, a leader in the fast-food market for decades, around the world. Owning a McDonald's franchise can be safer than lesser-known franchises. On the other hand, becoming its franchisee oftentimes ties up the entrepreneur’s hands. What challenges does a franchisee face to successfully establish the business in a foreign market? To help potential franchisees, following is a brief explanation of the benefits as well as the drawbacks of this type of business. First off all, let´s mention the major advantages to buying a franchise: . Help with start-up – acquire all the equipment, supplies and instruction or training needed to start the business and running it afterwards from a single source. 2. Financial independence and buying power – immensely profitable because McDonald’s has international brand-name recognition and purchases raw materials and supplies in spectacularly large quantities. 3. Lower failure rate – according the statistics buying an established concept, franchisees stand an almost 80% chance of success compared to people who start independent businesses. 4. Efficient promotion - gives instant access to national marketing
How the EU helps to support businesses.
How the EU helps to support businesses Introduction The European Union helps support businesses in four main areas, which are financial support, employment initiatives, improvements to infrastructure and provision of information. They do this help economy's to prosper. Within the EU there are some countries that are richer then other countries. A country GDP can measure this. The EU will help the poorer countries to prosper by giving regional development grants to help open new businesses to help the economy prosper. The EU budget is financed from resources provided by the member states. This budget is equivalent to 1.27% of total European gross national product (48% of total income) (GNP); customs duties levied at external borders (12% of total income); agricultural levied on products imported outside the European union (2% of total income); 1% of VAT receipts from member states (36% of total income); and resources based on relative prosperity (GNP). 35% of the total budget goes on structural measures or funds. Financial Support A regional development grant is one of the types of financial support that the EU provides. This may help some countries to reduce unemployment. A regional development grant is given to a business by the government to start up in an area of high unemployment. The business will put a sum of their own money to start up. The agreement that will take
Characteristic Study: Who was more influential in the success of the Reds in the Civil War? Lenin or Trotsky?
Characteristic Study: Who was more influential in the success of the Reds in the Civil War? Lenin or Trotsky? Lenin's strength's Trotsky's strengths Lenin was seen as an inspirational figure whom all Bolsheviks looked up to as a role model. He had a lot of support from many people. His inspired use of speeches and pamphlets boosted the position of the Bolsheviks in the Petrograd Soviet and his program of arming the Red Guards and organisation of the M.R.C, the Military Revolutionary Committee, were vital in sustaining and defending the Bolshevik movement. Lenin provided the army with both food and armaments that were crucial in the Reds' victory. Trotsky commanded the Red Army that defended Bolshevik Russia against the Whites and foreigners Lenin's return from exile brought hope and new belief to the Reds. Trotsky had great military abilities that could spur on other Red soldiers. He brought the Bolsheviks into power and was the key figure in the Bolshevik seizure of power from the PG. Trotsky was a brilliant war leader better than Lenin. His tactics helped the Reds defeat the White army. As White forces approached, Lenin set up a ruthless emergency government, which sought to mobilize central Russia's total resources. This meant that the necessary resources were available to the Reds army. Kept the morale of the Red army high and gave support to his fellow
Explaining Failure.
By Zamokuhle Mngomezulu 09/11/2003 Economics Homework Explaining Failure Over the years 1965 and 1990, Sub - Saharan Africa when compared to South and South East Asian countries (the tiger economies of the period) has to a large extent grown less quickly. Overall, the actual difference in development among the regions selected is most vividly illustrated by the statistics of Sub - Saharan Africa. They have growth less quickly by negative four percentage points per year, over the time period of 25 years. Using Sub - Saharan Africa's initial conditions figure of 1.007 ( (0.7 / 100) + (100 / 100) ) as the base year, using -4.0 (the annual rate of growth), and taking into consideration 25 years, the actual difference in growth (based on the percentage point provide) between the tiger economies and Sub - Saharan Africa was determined in the following way; Actual difference in growth over 25 years = initial conditions * annual rate of growth25 (years) Which gives; Actual difference in growth over 25 years (per person) = 1.007 * -1.0425 Which gives; Actual difference in growth over 25 years (per person) = -2.68 In terms of a percentage point, the actual difference in growth over 25 years (per person) is 268%. Sub - Saharan Africa compared to South Asia shows that Africa has fallen behind in growth (per person) over 25 year by approximately 62%. This is considerable! The
Enterprise rent-a-car total quality management
Improving the front line service quality of Enterprise-rent-a-car Total Quality management The report will utilize the DMAIC framework to analyze each process in the customer service cycle and from this develop an integrated framework for performance management of the car rental industry. 2012 Total Quality Management 2K 4/27/2012 ________________ Table of Contents Part 1 Executive Discussion: Improving the service quality of Enterprise Rent-a-car ________________ .0Executive summary .1Introduction .2 Objectives .3 Project Charter .4 Data Collection and Analysis...................................................................................................................3-7 Part 2 Define Stage ________________ 2.1 Flow Diagram 2.2 Fish bone diagram 2.3 CTQ Tree............................................................................................ ..................................................7-13 Part 3 Measure Stage ________________ 3.1 Questionnaire 3.2 Pareto Analysis...................................................................................................................................13-15 Part 4 Analysis ________________ 4.1 Internal Value Chain Analysis..............................................................................................................15-17 Part 5 Improve Stage ________________ 5.1 Affinity
Counselling Theory - Good Practise and Ethics
Define what is meant by the term Counselling Counselling is a process in which a person is given the opportunity to talk openly and freely, exploring issues, thoughts and feelings that are currently affecting their life in an understanding environment free from judgement. It is a private, personal and confidential process and can only take place between a person who feels as though they are in need of help and a qualified practising counsellor. A person can only ‘choose’ to enter in to a counselling relationship, it cannot be forced upon anybody; “It is always at the request of the client as no one can properly be 'sent' for counselling” (BACP, education, what is counselling?) “Counselling takes place only when both sides agree it is taking place and the counsellor has no other role in the client’s life. If the helper does just the same things but as part of another role they are not Counselling but using Counselling Skills.” (Frankland and Sanders, 1994, p.34) A qualified practising counsellor is somebody who has gained the relevant academic qualification and experience to enable them to practice. They adhere to Counselling boundaries within a contract with the client. They have Counselling aims and goals and work within an ethical framework which displays Counselling ethics to ensure good practice. A client seeking help through Counselling will be
