...Name: Joel Sanguinetti Title: All About Eve Year: 1950 Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz Producer: Darryl F. Zanuck Three Performers: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders Costume/Wardrobe: Edith Head, Charles LE Maire, Sam Benson, Josephine Brown, Ann Landers, Merle Williams Hair and Make-up: Ben Nye, Bunny Gardel, Franz Prehoda, Kay Reed, Gene Roemer, Gladys Witten Set and Stage Design: Thomas Little, Walter M. Scott Musical Score Composer: Alfred Newman Cinematographer/Photographer: Milton R. Krasner Screenplay: Joseph L. Mankiewicz Original Novel, Play, or Story: Mary Orr – The Wisdom of Eve Academy Awards (Oscars) Won: 1. Best Actor in a Supporting Role – George Sanders 2. Best Costume Design, Black-and-White – Edith Head & Charles LE Maire 3. Best Director – Joseph L. Mankiewicz 4. Best Picture – 20th Century Fox 5. Best Sound, Recording – 20th Century-Fox Sound Dept. 6. Best Writing, Screenplay – Joseph L. Mankiewicz Joel Sanguinetti Mr. Skillings English 101-B4N December 19, 2011 All About Theatre Theatre has evolved in many ways throughout history. Theatre goes back to the 6th century BCE and develops its origins from Greece. Around 1750, theatre was introduced to New York, and eventually became what we now know as Broadway theatre. All About Eve, directed and written by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, is a movie based on the novel The Wisdom of Eve, written by Mary Orr. All About Eve is a movie about Broadway theatre and the harsh...
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...Issues This case is about the usage of genetically modified foods and up till today, this problem is continuing. It was stated that Taco Bell was accused of using StarLink corn (a type of genetically modified corn) in their taco shells. The StarLink had been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it is safe for animal but not human consumption. From the time when this case happens, the public started to be aware of the possible dangers of genetically modified foods. Other than that, the prices of corn start to decline. This case had generated debates about genetically modified foods. There are two groups that shares different views about genetically modified food. One of the groups is the proponents of genetically modified food. This group believes that genetically modified food is not harmful and thinks that it helps to feed the hungry world. On the opposite are the anti-GM foods. Basically, this group deem GM food as a hazard and harmful to humankind and environment. Ethical Issues Technology has become more as more advanced as the time passes and technology are slowly playing a very important role in people’s life. However, there are advantages as well as disadvantages of using technology. One important issue that arises with the use of technology is ethical issues. The management’s goal of each company should attempt to keep away from immoral as well as amoral practices. They should instead adopt a moral management practice. The aims of the management...
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...Overview Printable Version (PDF) Tell a Friend Genetically-modified foods (GM foods) have made a big splash in the news lately. European environmental organizations and public interest groups have been actively protesting against GM foods for months, and recent controversial studies about the effects of genetically-modified corn pollen on monarch butterfly caterpillars1, 2 have brought the issue of genetic engineering to the forefront of the public consciousness in the U.S. In response to the upswelling of public concern, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held three open meetings in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Oakland, California to solicit public opinions and begin the process of establishing a new regulatory procedure for government approval of GM foods3. I attended the FDA meeting held in November 1999 in Washington, D.C., and here I will attempt to summarize the issues involved and explain the U.S. government's present role in regulating GM food. What are genetically-modified foods? The term GM foods or GMOs (genetically-modified organisms) is most commonly used to refer to crop plants created for human or animal consumption using the latest molecular biology techniques. These plants have been modified in the laboratory to enhance desired traits such as increased resistance to herbicides or improved nutritional content. The enhancement of desired traits has traditionally been undertaken through breeding, but conventional plant breeding methods can...
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...GM History - A Brief History The founding of General Motors on September 16, 1908, drew little attention. Motorcar firms were appearing virtually everywhere. Success for the young automotive concern was not predestined. There was no guarantee of a place in the market or assurance of any profit. Of the nearly 1,000 companies that tried to build and sell motor vehicles prior to 1927, less than 200 continued in business long enough to even offer a commercially suitable vehicle. Most of the companies that comprised the young General Motors Company were weak, and their operations were uncoordinated. Many were in debt. It was not until the 1920s, when a new concept of management was forged and a new concept of product emerged, that GM really began to prosper. General Motors sales for its first full fiscal year ending September 31, 1909, totaled 25,000 cars and trucks, 19 percent of total U.S. sales. Net sales totaled $29,030,000 and its payroll at the peak of the manufacturing season numbered more than 14,000 mostly in Michigan. In 1995, GM sold 8.3 million cars and trucks worldwide with net income of $6.9 billion and worldwide employment averaging 714,000 workers. General Motors has 284 operations in 35 states and 158 cities in the United States. In addition GM of Canada operates 21 locations, GM de Mexico operates 5 locations, and GM has assembly, manufacturing, distribution or warehousing operations in 49 other countries, including...
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...............4 3.0 SECTION A. ENVIRONMENTAL FORCES AND IMPACTS………………………………………5 4.0 3.1 Political Forces………………………………………………………………………………...............5 3.2 Economic Forces…………..…….….………………………………………………………........….….6 3.3 Social Forces……………………….…………….…………………………………………………..…7 3.4 Technological Forces…………………………………………………….…………………………….8 3.5 Legal Forces……………………………….………………………………………….……………..….9 3.6 Ecological Forces………………………….………………………….………………………………...9 4.0 SECTION B. MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES…………………………………….……………………….10 4.1 SWOT analysis of GM Uzbekistan………………………………………………………………..……...10 4.2 Management Strategies………………………………………………………………….…………….12 5.0 CONCLUSION……………………………………………………………………………………………14 6.0 REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………………………………15 1.0 INTRODUCTION Due to the today’s fast development and the process of globalization practically all large companies and organizations face different extends of strategic failure. There are many external factors that are beyond managers’ control and affect the effective and efficient existence of large enterprises, for instance the continual changes in product demand. However, concentrating on factors that can be harmful for running business it is necessary to take into consideration the internal forces also, that is the internal management structure, including HR management. In other words initially companies have to gain the smooth processes within the “mechanism”. In...
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... and GMC. GM also builds cars through its GM Daewoo, Opel, Vauxhall, and Holden units. Financing and insurance activities are conducted by Ally Financial (formerly known as GMAC), of which GM owns about a 10% stake. Throughout its financial woes, GM has received billions of dollars in loans from the Canadian and US governments, negotiated concessions with labor unions, and jettisoned brands. The auto giant went through a six-week bankruptcy protection in 2009; it issued an initial public offering and returned to the stock market in 2010. General Motors was founded on September 16, 1908, in Flint, Michigan, as a holding company for Buick, then controlled by William C. Durant. At the turn of the 20th century there were fewer than 8,000 automobiles in America and Durant had become a leading manufacturer of horse-drawn vehicles in Flint, MI, before making his foray into the automotive industry. GM's co-founder was Charles Stewart Mott, whose carriage company was merged into Buick prior to GM's creation. Over the years Mott became the largest single stockholder in GM and spent his life with his Mott Foundation which has benefited the city of Flint, his adopted home. It acquired Oldsmobile later that year. In 1909, Durant brought in Cadillac, Elmore, Oakland and several others. Also in 1909, GM acquired the Reliance Motor Truck Company of Owosso, Michigan, and the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company of Pontiac, Michigan, the predecessors of GMC Truck. Durant lost control of GM in 1910 to...
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...An ounce of meat or fish has approximately 7 grams of protein. Chicken * Chicken breast, 3.5 oz - 30 grams protein * Chicken thigh – 10 grams (for average size) * Drumstick – 11 grams * Wing – 6 grams * Chicken meat, cooked, 4 oz – 35 grams Fish * Most fish fillets or steaks are about 22 grams of protein for 3 ½ oz (100 grams) of cooked fish, or 6 grams per ounce * Tuna, 6 oz can - 40 grams of protein Eggs and Dairy * Egg, large - 6 grams protein * Milk, 1 cup - 8 grams * Cottage cheese, ½ cup - 15 grams * Yogurt, 1 cup – usually 8-12 grams, check label * Soft cheeses (Mozzarella, Brie, Camembert) – 6 grams per oz * Medium cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss) – 7 or 8 grams per oz * Hard cheeses (Parmesan) – 10 grams per oz Beans (including soy) * Tofu, ½ cup 20 grams protein * Tofu, 1 oz, 2.3 grams * Soy milk, 1 cup - 6 -10 grams * Most beans (black, pinto, lentils, etc) about 7-10 grams protein per half cup of cooked beans * Soy beans, ½ cup cooked – 14 grams protein * Split peas, ½ cup cooked – 8 grams Nuts and Seeds * Peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons - 8 grams protein * Almonds, ¼ cup – 8 grams * Peanuts, ¼ cup – 9 grams * Cashews, ¼ cup – 5 grams * Pecans, ¼ cup – 2.5 grams * Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup – 6 grams * Pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup – 8 grams * Flax seeds – ¼ cup – 8 grams Daily requirements and good non-meat sources of specific amino acids The...
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...Insect-Resistant GM Rice in Farmers' Fields: Assessing Productivity and Health Effects in China Jikun Huang, et al. Science 308, 688 (2005); DOI: 10.1126/science.1108972 The following resources related to this article are available online at www.sciencemag.org (this information is current as of January 8, 2009 ): Updated information and services, including high-resolution figures, can be found in the online version of this article at: http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/308/5722/688 Downloaded from www.sciencemag.org on January 8, 2009 Supporting Online Material can be found at: http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/308/5722/688/DC1 A list of selected additional articles on the Science Web sites related to this article can be found at: http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/308/5722/688#related-content This article cites 5 articles, 1 of which can be accessed for free: http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/308/5722/688#otherarticles This article has been cited by 47 article(s) on the ISI Web of Science. This article has been cited by 9 articles hosted by HighWire Press; see: http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/308/5722/688#otherarticles This article appears in the following subject collections: Botany http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/collection/botany Information about obtaining reprints of this article or about obtaining permission to reproduce this article in whole or in part can be found at: http://www.sciencemag.org/about/permissions.dtl Science...
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...General Motors (GM) is one of the world's largest automakers of its kind. The company was founded back in 1908 in Detroit, Michigan. The auto industry was devastated by a weakened US and global economy in 2007. The slowing economy landed GM in substantial financial trouble. Luckily, the US government devised a bailout plan, which allowed GM to continue operating business by avoiding bankruptcy. This financial bailout prompted for a new company structure, and new company leadership as well. The GM Company is massive, with its establishment in 34 countries and employees numbering about 244,500 from all around the world, including sales and services in about 140 countries. According to the statistics in 2008, GM has ranked as the largest automaker in the U.S and the second largest in the world. The General motor Group owns a series of world class car manufacturers which makes GM group indisputably the world’s biggest automobile entity. GM employs over 200,000 people in multiple regions of the world and does business in over 140 countries. (General Motors, 2010) The new proposed mission statement will be as follows: GM will become an industry leader, not a follower. Although GM's market share in the US has dropped it is still very much competitive at 26 percent. GM has a competitive advantage because it possesses and maintains a large global presence. They also have an increasing relationship within the Chinese market. Even with GM's recent decline, they still have the market share...
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...Question 1: Identify and explain the 4l’s based on the case. a. Issues The dispute over the safety of the pickup trucks, vehicle safety and defective design Firstly, the root cause is that the GM company has a unreasonable design of their gas tank on the collisions GM C/K pickups, the report shows that this pickups’ gas tank was too close with the bumper, it only 25 centimeters long. This is dangerous because that will cause explosions if there is any strike. A safety design should be place the gas tank on the top of axle or add on a shield between the gas tank and bumper. Further, the report also shows that the gas tank design was used for trucks manufactured between 1979 and 1987, and the fact is GM knows about their design problem but take no measure to fix or recall their cars because that will cause more cost. At the Moseley case happens, there are at least 130 other lawsuits involving the design of the gas tank GM need to faced. So the major issue of this case in this point is that whether the gas tank design and placement were defective and because that explosion case after their pickup was struck on the side by another vehicle. And those assumptions were proved by the GM engineer who is testified that GM company hidden the knowledge of this dangerous safety defect, but GM try to block his testimony because they had known for years and refused correct it for fear of alerting the public. Moreover, the provided videotapes of GM’s own crash tests between 1981 and 1983...
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...this report we are going to talk about General Motors (GM) and what they have to offer to the commitment to the environment. First let look at what is GM where did they come from, GM was Found in 1908 By a William Durant, he build a company for horse-drawn vehicles to moving to the automobile industry. This is more then 100 years, in automotive care in the history of this come. (GENERAL MOTORS, 2013) When comes to the GM commitment to the environment, they have may many changes to make changes to the environment. Back in 1994 they have make significant improvement to reduce it factory emission, GM made a environmental Pledge to endorsing the “Ceres Principles” this was a tem point code of corporate environmental conduct. The Boston-based Ceres is a coalition of investor groups, representing over $300 billion in invested capital, and major U.S. environmental organizations, aligning financial and environmental interests. (Fleming, 2002) With GM Environmental and Ceres Principles describe goals for protecting human health, natural resources, and the global environment. With both of these come they are required to disclose the information on environmental impact and progress in al annual report. GM have increased the recycled content used in it vehicles they are increased the recyclability of it vehicles, they have also increased vehicle fuel economy model. "GM has shown, historically, its commitment to the environment," says Elizabeth Lowery, GM vice president for environment and...
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...……….…p 4 Extenal Factors……….…..…………………………..……….………………….p 5 III - Discuss the latest stage of the new (smaller) GM……………….………...p 6 What are the characterisics of the new GM?..………………………………...…p 6 Some encouraging signs of recovery………………………………………....….p 9 Threats regarding GM’s trials to regain its golden past………………………….p 11 Summary and Observations……………………………………………………...p 13 IV - With a majority government ownership, what operational and management challenges might GM’s management confront when trying to regain its golden past?…….………………………………….………..p 14 Operational Challenges..………………………………………………………….p 14 Management Challenges………………………………………………………….p 15 Summary and Observations………………………………………………………p 16 V - Critically Analyse Whether it was GM’s Failure or its Competitors’ enormous success in cost savings and innovation that brought about GM’s demise…………………………..…...….……………………..…….….….p 17 Cost Savings - a poorly designed cost structure……...………………………….p 17 Innovation Processes…………….…………..…………………………………..p 18 Summary and observations……………………………………………………...p 21 VI - Conclusion……………….……………………………………………….….p 22 VII - References……………………………………………………….……….....p 23 2 I - Introduction General Motors (GM) is an American multinational which was founded by William Durant in 1908. It is known as one of the world’s largest auto manufacturers. GM employs 209,000 people around the world and produces...
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...Twelve reasons for Africa to reject GM crops Zachary Makanya | 25 July 2004 Zachary Makanya Africa is in danger of becoming the dumping ground for the struggling GM industry and the laboratory for frustrated scientists. The proponents of GM technology sell a sweet message of GM crops bringing the second green revolution and the answer to African hunger, but a closer look makes it clear that GM crops have no place in African agriculture. The push to bring genetically modified (GM) crops into African agriculture is not letting up, even as (and partly because) the GM industry is faltering in much of the world. A growing list of organizations, networks and lobby groups with close ties to the GM industry are working to promote GM agriculture on the continent. GM crops are so far only commercially available in South Africa, but there have been field trials in Kenya, Egypt and Burkina Faso, and also in Senegal and Zimbabwe where there was no public knowledge or regulatory oversight. At least12 African countries are carrying out research on GM crops, including Egypt, Uganda, Morocco, Nigeria, Tunisia and Cameroon, and a long list of GM crops are in the pipeline for introduction in various African countries (see map). There's also concern that GM crops are coming in by way of food imports and seed smuggling, even for countries that have taken measures to prevent imports of GM food, such as Zambia, Angola, Sudan, and Benin. In short, Africa is in danger of becoming the...
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... | |4/30/2012 | | | This paper researches the management and leadership of General Motors Corporation (GM). GM has stood on top of the car making industry for several decades only to find itself bankrupt in 2008 and borrowing money from the United States government to stay alive. At one point the government owned two thirds of the mega car maker and GM found itself in the worst position ever in the company’s storied history. However, GM has turned a major corner in the last couple of years. They have found success through a myriad of management changes and other modifications that have helped GM race back to the top in the car making industry. This paper will explore the history of General Motors, changes made to the management and the structure of the management team, the marketing strategies they have employed over the last few years, and one of their most innovative products ever,...
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...Abstract This paper explores the mistakes made in the past by The Big Three: General Motors (GM), Ford, and Chrysler and presents the risk factors that could potentially undermine GM again. GM made an enormous mistake when they ignored their customers’ demands for fuel efficient vehicles. GM primarily focused on the production and distribution of sport utility vehicles (SUV) because they could make a larger profit off of such a vehicle. With the downfall of the economy, customers were not looking to purchase a large vehicle that would be additionally costly in terms of fuel so they turned to such foreign competitors as Toyota. When all was said and done, GM incurred a financial loss of $69.6 billion. (Wikipedia) Learning from its mistakes, this paper will explore how the biggest risk facing GM is a repeat in history: bankruptcy as a result of foreign competition. GM must address the demands of a changing economy by a very focused, responsive, and resilient approach. Risk Register for GM Risk Source Severity (1-3) + Likelihood (1-3) + Controllability(1-3) = Risk Level 1. Loss of employees 3 1 2 6 2. Loss of site 3 2 2 7 3. Loss of power 2 3 3 8 4. Loss of computing 2 2 2 6 5. Transportation disruptions 2 2 2 6 6. Loss of records 2 1 2 5 7. Inability to deliver supplies 2 1 2 5 8. Foreign Competition 3 3 3 9 1 represents the lowest risk and 3 represents the highest risk (1...
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