...Final Examination Consider the following in a 2-3 page thoughtful essay. Refer to the readings that you have done in the course of the semester to substantiate your ideas. What is charity in the Christian tradition? How has your understanding developed in the course of the semester? The first thing I would like to say is that the word 'charity' is from the Greek charis, meaning grace or divine gift, and the Latin caritas, meaning dearness, affection or loving kindness. In Christian tradition, charity means unlimited loving-kindness toward all others. Charity is acts of benevolence and caring both within, but especially outside of one’s own social and economic group. This act of benevolence and caring is particularly directed toward a person of a lower social or economic class. Throughout my readings I learned that Christians believe that God’s love and generosity towards humanity moves and inspires us to love and be generous in our response. Charity is not an optional extra, but an essential component of faith. Jesus taught that to love God and to love neighbor are the greatest commandments and that our neighbor is not just someone local to us they can exist anywhere in the world. My favorite story was that of the Good Samaritan. Jesus made clear that our neighbor may be someone on the other side of the world, who is not ‘one of us’ but different. Because of our...
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...Name Instructor Course Date Love Types Introduction Love styles are modes of operation that show the various ways in which people love. John Lee captured these types of love in 1973 in his classic book titled ‘Colors of Love’. There are six types of love, they include; Eros, Ludus, Storge, Mania, Pragma and Agape. This subject is very interesting and is often found in many films. When Harry met Sally and War of the Roses are two classic films that borrow heavily from love styles. When Harry met Sally is a 1989 film in relation to the creation of a relationship; it is a romantic comedy. The two main characters are friends for a period of twelve years before becoming lovers. The film raises the question, “can women and men ever just be friends?”. It also addresses many household concepts that are encountered in a relationship, this include; “transitional person” and” high maintenance” girlfriend. It entails storge, where the individuals involved first become friends before they become partners. War of the Roses is also a 1989 film on breaking down of a relationship. It is about a wealthy couple who seem to be in a perfect relationship until things begin to fall apart and a gruesome divorce battle takes the center stage. The relationship between the Roses also starts of as friendship. The divorce becomes outrageous and it gets out of hand as the couple goes as far as trying to kill each other. Outline of Love Types Eros is a passionate, romantic, physical, sensual and emotional...
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...Christian Love—One Step Beyond (Podcast) John H. Hampsch, C.M.F. Just before the Korean War some Communist rebels in a Korean town murdered a young Christian who was a YMCA secretary—an instance of Proverbs 29:10: "Bloodthirsty men seek to kill the upright." At the trial, the father of the slain boy, a minister, asked the judge to spare the life of the young cutthroat leader, and to be permitted to adopt him as his son, to replace the son that was murdered. As a result of this extra measure of forgiving love, the young Communist and all of his living relatives were converted to Christianity. What is the source of such heroic love? The answer is found in the very command to love with the extra measure, in the words "I say to you..." (Matt. 5:44). The secret of love and its glacier-melting warmth can be found only in the person of Jesus. He didn't say, "Without my ideals, you can do nothing," or "Without my precepts, you can do nothing." He said, “Without me you can do nothing." You can't live the Sermon on the Mount unless the Savior of the mount lives in you. "And this is how we know that he lives in us," says John. "We know it by the Spirit he gave us" (1 John 3: 24). Virtue, like a well-cut diamond, is multifaceted. Heroic virtue is any of those facets supercharged with love. "Over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity" (Col. 3:14). That's why it is in the treatment of the virtue of charity or love that Jesus spotlights...
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...reviewed sources not including our textbook (i.e. go to library) 1. Explain the philosophical and social/cultural significance of various mythological/religious narratives of the origin of love and sexual desire 2. Human desire is born of a wound/cut/separation in human nature. Discuss this statement with reference to Erich Fromm, Genesis and Aristophanes’ speech on love. 3. Discuss various religious, cultural, or philosophical arguments for or against homosexuality. 4. Discuss the views on Love by Erich Fromm (erotic love) and Harry Frankfurt. What do they have in common? How does each argue that true Love is different from lust/infatuation/falling in love AND motherly/charitable love? 5. Discuss the idea that universal love (Agape) is or is not (e.g Freud) the basis of civilization. 6. In Leonore Tiefer’s and Michael Ruse’s articles we have a couple of critiques based on pointing out that established ideas (i.e. that sex is a natural act & the Human sexual response cycle) have little or no merit because they are scientifically flawed. Identify the ideas being debunked, explain how they are flawed, and discuss the consequences of debunking these ideas. 7. Examine the relationship between sex and morality, and critically evaluate arguments denying any relationship (see Thomas Nagel & Michael Ruse). 8. Come up with your own topic. Please discuss with me before starting....
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...22. The believing wife and husband are to walk in a spirit of submission and love. As found in Ephesians 5:22-23, discuss the walk of each mate. (One page/250 words minimum) Groom: I,____, take thee,_____, to my lawful wedded Wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I plight thee my troth Bride: I,_____, take thee,_____, to be my lawful wedded Husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love, cherish, and to obey, till death us do part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I give thee my troth. The above are typical wedding vows from “The book of Common Prayer” (1928) used in England. In America, currently, the traditional vows have been modified considerably. Mostly on the woman’s vow that now has omitted the word “obey” and ends with “till death do us part” leaving God out of the vows and more often than not, out of the marriage. Paul outlines the believing wife’s and husband’s duties as they walk together through this life very clearly. A wife is walk in the Spirit of Submission to her husband acknowledging him as the head of authority in the family. (See I Corinthians 11:2-16; Colossians 3:18-19; I Peter 3:1-2) There are three reasons a wife is to be submissive: • To submit to God’s will: it is a...
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...Situation Ethics as a relativistic and teleological theory can, to a certain extent, work in society. Situation ethics is a theory in which agape love must be reached through the consequence of an action. This theory was developed by Joseph Fletcher. Situation Ethics as a relativistic theory is flexible and practical. It takes into account the situation a person is faced with and can help make decisions in situations where, from a legalistic point of view, all options are wrong. This allows the theory to adapt to every situation and result in the most amount of agape love being achieved Being a teleological theory it ensures people consider the likely outcome of their actions before they take them. This allows the person to consider all the possible actions they could take before leaping into a situation. This also allows the most amount of love to be achieved in the end result. Being a relativistic theory allows people the individual freedom to make decisions for themselves, these people are not strapped down with strict rules which can trap them in non-loving situations. As a teleological theory it is pragmatic and realistic – concentrating on the outcome of an action. This results in the end being the focus of the action which relies on the person thinking of the consequences. They should always make the most loving choice as they are the children of God. However, o Many people argue that we need rules to avoid issues such as moral chaos. Some people argue that humans...
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...A Feasibility Study Ashford University Innovation and Entrepreneurship OMM 614 Abstract The main objective of this study is to explore the feasibility of setting up a women’s boutique in my local area. Therefore, this will be my primary objective. This study will also allow me to determine if this business idea is with worth pursuing while considering basic market research. Basically, I am going to open a female designer wear boutique in as I have realized after market analysis that a strong demand exists in this southwest region of Oklahoma because many are now becoming aware of the current trends and want to be dressed accordingly. Although some variety of designer wear is available in Lawton, I have also realized that females especially teen agers and working women in this area are not fully satisfied with the available attire. For this reason, all female customers’ need quality clothing, reasonable prices, but according to the fashion trends of the time. Introduction Clothing is a beautiful visual demonstration of the social and emotional needs of people wearing it. It also portrays in a clearly understood visual manner what people of different cultures and styles want socially. Through the years fashion has gone through so many rapid changes and very strange extremes that it has examples of nearly every kind of clothing function. The range of Pakinstani dresses is remarkably wide according to the vast cultures, geographical differences, purchasing capacities...
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...April 26, 2015 BUS-260-WA-Final Project Describe your company: La Boutique chic I am the owner of a chain of boutiques that specializes in catering to the taste of sophisticated, higher income women. My boutiques carry expensive jewelry, purses, shoes and clothing that appeals to the taste of _____________. Some of the boutiques even include spa services. My company has become successful and profitable enough to open 15 stores in the last ten years, and currently employ over 100 employees in both North and South Carolina. Without the hard work and dedication of my employees, we would not be successful. My employees are given extensive training on how to cater to and satisfy our customers to keep them coming back again and again. Write a memo to your employees: To the employees of La Boutique chic: Let me begin by saying that because of your hard work and commitment to the company, we have had a very successful year. We have not only met the goals set for this year but we have exceeded them. Our company’s success is all due to your hard work and dedication. Because of our current success we are looking to open two new stores in the next 15 months. We could not do this without you! Our employees are our greatest asset! We want to thank you for all that you do for us by giving you a token of our appreciation. We are pleased to announce that we will be giving each employee a Christmas bonus this year. Your bonus will be included with your first paycheck in December and...
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...Part I: Conceptualizing a Business Eleven Boutique Mission/Vision Statement The mission of Eleven Boutique is to provide stellar customer service to all clients while offering the most current fashion pieces. Eleven Boutique visions of bring the fashion and convenience of Eleven Boutiques to the clientele’s door step. The company will pride themselves on their integrity, commitment, and ability to keep up with the ever changing fashion must haves for every fashionista in the San Diego area. The goals will be set from the statement above to keep Eleven Boutique true to their mission. Goals: • To expand store front from one to three in the next three years • To expand the stylist services to 50 regular clients within the second year Guiding Principles Eleven Boutique had established 3 guiding principles that all employees of the boutique is expected to follow and will be evaluated yearly on their ability to uphold the guiding principles. The guiding principles are as follows: • Commitment • Integrity • Teamwork Commitment: Commitment to the boutique’s success and reputation; commitment to the client’s happiness; and commitment to the community in which Eleven Boutique resides in. Integrity: To uphold the highest level of integrity to the boutique and the clients. Teamwork: To work as a team inside the boutique and outside the boutique to bring harmony amongst the partners (co-workers) and the clients. The Eleven Boutique will live by these guiding principles....
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...About Aritzia We are an innovative women’s fashion boutique. Aritzia, the ubiquitous boutique of choice for Vancouver girls, might be all over the globe now (with two stores in NYC), but it's still a homegrown brand at heart. Aritizia has something for every girl: sporty, classic, and trendy. Aritzia is an innovative women’s fashion boutique that cherishes excellent design and quality, offering beautiful clothes and accessories that no one can match at its price point. Providing unparalleled customer service and a personal shopping experience both in store and online, Aritzia curates a collection of fashion brands both exclusive and non-exclusive, providing guests with a unique vision of what’s best every season. The current exclusive portfolio includes 13 brands: TNA, Talula, Babaton, Wilfred, Wilfred Free, Community, Le Fou, La Notte, Sunday Best, Paradise Mine, The Castings, SIXELEVEN and Auxiliary. Founded by CEO Brian Hill in 1984 and launched as a single boutique in Vancouver, Aritzia is a 30-year-old privately owned company that has been a retail leader in North America since its inception. "Our proposition is pretty simple," says CEO Brian Hill. "We offer beautifully designed clothes that are on-trend, high quality, and of good value." Aritzia has grown organically to include more than 60 boutiques located in select cities across North America, including Vancouver, San Francisco, Toronto, Chicago and New York, staffing over 2,300 employees. Aritzia.com merges a...
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...The Royal Hotel Case Study describes a situation where a junior consultant has architected a hotel maintenance management and issue tracking solution for a boutique hotel client. Blake, the consultant, identified a hotel maintenance management package which included a Rapid Response issue logging module, Preventative Maintenance module and the Reporting Module. Blake left the engagement prior to the completion of the change and has been called back because the system has been month balled a few weeks after go live. The hotel GM and Blake’s boss are extremely unhappy. The Cast of characters Blake Cantera > An MBA student with two weeks consulting training. The architect of the solution on his first engagement Royal Hotel GM > A no nonsense, old school hotelier, running a boutique business hotel in New York. The GM wants to eliminate situations where guests discover maintenance issues. Director of Housekeeping > Not a champion for the system and does not take ownership for the maintenance issues at the hotel Director of Maintenance > Roll has a natural conflict with housekeeping – did housekeeping report the issues and maintenance lose it, or did housekeeping just not report it? Director IT Espresso Vendor > Potentially oversold the solution as a panacea Jack Scarso > A colleague of Blake’s with similar experience, who is held in low esteem. Jack was assigned to implement the solution when Blake was transferred off. Jack received virtually no handover. Fancy...
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...Exactly is a Boutique Hotel? In recent years, boutique hotels have emerged as the most liked guest accommodation all over the world. But the ironic fact here is that no one exactly knows what is the real meaning of the term 'boutique' or why this term is used in connection with hotels and what are the benefits of staying in this type of hotels. But the one thing which is very clear among the hoteliers is the fact that they know exactly what qualities or what characteristics will make their hotel a boutique hotel. The first quality is none other than size of the hotel. It is often questioned as to how many rooms should be there in a boutique hotel? As per the connoisseurs of this business, a hotel with not more than 100 rooms can be pompously called a boutique hotel. The second quality or characteristic is the atmosphere of that hotel. It is resolutely believed that atmosphere is a very significant factor for any boutique hotel. Here, the definition of atmosphere is the sum of all facilities and ethereal services that make a stay, an outstanding one. When used in context of boutique hotels, the term atmosphere comprise of decor, ambience, personalized service, mind-set of hotel staff and most importantly a know-how of how these all can combine and create a sense of closeness among the guests which will further add to the popularity of any hotel. As per "Boutique Hotels International", an atmosphere filled with sense of intimacy is a must have factor for boutique hotels without...
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...Rosewood Hotels & Resorts: Branding to Increase Customer Profitability and Lifetime Value Nature of Situation Rosewood Hotels and Resorts is a privately held hotel management company. Rosewood is the corporate entity behind many popular luxury hotels such as The Mansion on Turtle Creek and the Carlyle. Rosewood developed the luxury properties based on their concept of “A Sense of Place”. “A Sense of Place” incorporated the unique features-characteristics-culture of the location with the hotel to create a unique hotel at each location. In order to maintain the uniqueness of each individual hotel, Rosewood has kept the corporate company hidden from the boutique hotels. The strategy has allowed Rosewood to become a success and remain separate from some of their chain competitors. The differentiation of each hotel has created iconic hotels with no brand recognition amongst them. The following data demonstrates the importance of having brand loyalty in the luxury hotel business. 2003 report showed majority of customers did not know the Rosewood Brand. In 2004, John Scott, Rosewood President and CEO, and Robert Boulogne, vice president, were working to boost the growth and sales of the company. They looked to a competitor, AmanResorts, who had clientele that would seek out their hotels: Rosewood wanted to create the same clientele awareness. Rosewood was also collecting more data from their guests by using its central reservation system (CRS). The database is currently...
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...hoosing a Hotel Choosing the right hotel is always a trying task, and with the enormous number of promotions, deals and programs out there, it can be downright overwhelming. It doesn't help that these days most hotels have Web sites full of tantalizing photos and slick promotional copy that make you believe you'll be bathed in luxury as soon as you step foot into the lobby. How can you tell if a hotel will live up to its own hype -- and, more importantly, if it's the right hotel for you? Since every traveler has different needs when searching for a hotel, you'll need to ask yourself what's most important to you. Whether you're looking for a great deal, a great location or a great B&B, we've broken down the hotel selection process to make it easier for you to find the best hotel for your trip. Discount Hotel Deals Get the Best Hotel Rate What Matters Most? Before beginning your search, ask yourself what type of accommodations you want and what your budget will permit. Does location trump price, or are you limited to hotels under $150 a night? Do you need a hotel with a pool for the kids, or would you rather stay at a small property with lots of local charm? Once you've decided on your top priority, then you can make a more targeted search. Following are the most common determining factors in choosing a hotel, as well as tips for finding properties that suit each particular need. Price: Nearly every major booking engine gives you the option to sort your...
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...Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Case Study Background The Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been in business for close to 25 years. It operates in the luxury hotel segment, with a focus on one-of-a-kind hotels. Each hotel reflects the local culture and character of its location. Up to this point it has allowed properties to thrive on their own with very little corporate identity. However, management feels there is an opportunity for growth in the market and is considering a new brand strategy; one that would establish the Rosewood brand and incorporate it into the name of each property as well as introduce more Rosewood branded items in the hotels. It needs to present its strategy to the Board of Directors and is questioning how far it can push the branding without hurting the individual identities of the properties. Industry There are two distinct groups in the luxury hotel industry, the “Collections” of individual properties such as Auberge, RockResorts, and Orient-Express, and the Corporate Branded hotels such as the Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons. Rosewood operates in the “Collections” group. It built its concept around “A Sense of Place®”, which is meant to reflect how each property captures what is unique about its location. This is fairly typical of the “Collections” brand model, where companies focus branding and marketing on individual properties, with the overall corporate brand relatively muted in the background. The Corporate Branded hotels focus heavily...
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