...Analysis of Changing Lanes Student’s Name University Affiliation Analysis of the Changing Lanes Changing Lanes is an American film which was released in 2002 and directed by Rodger Michell. The film is based on the case where in the streets of New York a city attorney who was rushing to the court is found in an accident with salesman who was also rushing to court to block a court order from allowing his wife to take the children away from him. The attorney seems to be willing to bribe the salesman and ensure that they do not follow the usual procedures of reporting to the police to ascertain he person who was wrong and the law to take its cause (Ebert, 2002). The procedure caused a delay to both of them and each of the characters is losing what they had planned for the day. At the beginning part of the film Doyle Gipson refuses to be brushed by Gavin we see that organization norms are upheld by Gipson. In the film we can see bystander apathy in the case where Doyle Gipson is not willing help Galvin Banek to get his documents. Hedonism is displayed at the point where Galvin Banek has gone to explain to Gipson’s wife all that had happened. Gipson is in psychological egoism while thinking if he should give back the file to Galvin or not. Ethical relativism is seen when Galvin and Gipson come together and apologized to one another. Diffusion of responsibility is displayed when Gipson’s wife is seen in court with an intention to be the one taking care of the children in Oregon...
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...Westlake Lanes: How Can This Business Be Saved? Forhad Ahmed 103252801 Strategic Management 75-498, Section 2 Prof. Jonathan Lee Monday, 11th February, 2013 Key Issues Westlake Bowling Lanes located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, had been struggling with crucial issues severely due its mismanagements, improper organizational structure, lack of space for the customers to have ‘happy time’, overpriced games, low food quality, old machineries, ever increasing cost of salary, health insurance and lastly, lacking of strategic business goal. Shelby Givens, a business graduate who was eager to work in a small business environment, formally proposed to Westlake’s board to hire her resolving the ongoing crucial problems, and get it back on profit. In addition, they still could not pay back the funds borrowed 16 months before. For Westlake, the main challenge is deciding whether to consider a different path in case they could not pay the loaned funds. Internal Analysis In this section, we will be analyzing the Westlake’s internal and external environment to identity, and figure out whether they will be able...
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...Introduction: Westlake Bowling Lanes is sixteen lanes, Ten-pin bowling alley located in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is currently being operated by Shelby Givens, but it originally belonged to her maternal grandfather Dane Sugar. Dane stared this business in the early 1970s. At that time the bowling alley had been profitable because it was the only bowling alley being constructed in Raleigh downtown. Dane started this business, as he was a passionate bowler himself. At his time the bowling alley prospered and became a place for families and other competitive league players to come and bowl. Upon Dane’s death someone had to step in and run the business so the board members, consisting of one of his son and his son’s close friends, offered the job of being the general manager to their oldest employee, Shirley Smith. As she had worked along with Dane for the longest time, she knew all the in’s and out’s of the business. But she lacked the appropriate managerial skill and experience and she couldn’t do much for the business and the bowling alley had not been doing well. One of the board members, Shelby’s uncle, contacted her and asked to step in and take control of the business. Shelby, an MBA graduate was considering her options when her uncle approached her. She decided to step in because the business belongs to her grandfather and she did not want it to go down the drain. She had worked with her grandfather at Westlake Lanes for two summers while she was still in college...
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...software Julian Laufer Maunsell Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia 1 Introduction Freeways represent the best example of an unconstrained traffic flow system with high speed operations, limited access and egress opportunities and few factors to inhibit traffic flow. This road type can typically achieve the highest throughput of traffic per hour per lane across most metropolitan networks. As most regular limitations to free flow traffic conditions are removed from freeways, the achievable throughput is subject to regulatory constraints such as speeds and societal limitations such as headways between vehicles. Historical traffic volumes indicate that hourly throughputs per lane are generally increasing over time. This reflects a reduction in headways between vehicles as motorists’ acceptable and safe gaps between vehicles become smaller. As a direct consequence, the capacity of freeways has been observed to increase over time. The most recent edition of the US Highway Capacity Manual indicates a ceiling value significantly higher than that applied fifteen years prior. This paper has set out to identify the changing values of capacities over time as applied to freeway traffic conditions. The paper examines capacity in the context of observed volumes to date from both an Australian and International experience. This paper then examines the car following algorithm in the VISSIM microsimulation software to benchmark the similarity of the maximum freeway capacity against these...
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...Ramp Metering Term Paper Progress Report Name: Naeem Rezghi Student ID: 8722229076 Course: Traffic Engineering, CIV4116 -S12 Instructor: Mr. Peyman Misaghi Date: J uly 1, 2012 T able of Contents 1- Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3 2- History .............................................................................................................................. 4 3- Ramp Metering Algorithms .......................................................................................... 5 3-1- S ystem Architecture .............................................................................................. 5 3-2- Release Algorithm .................................................................................................. 6 3-3- A rbitration Algorithm .............................................................................................. 7 3-4- S witch On- Off Algorithm ....................................................................................... 8 3-5- Q ueue Override Algorithm .................................................................................... 9 3-6- Q ueue Management Algorithm ........................................................................... 9 3-7- Ramp Metering Algorithm ...................................................................................10 3-8- Data Filtering Algorithm: .................
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...Heidrick & Struggles Case Study Analysis GB520-Strategic Human Resources Management Unit 3 Introduction “Staffing the process of recruiting applicants and selecting prospective employees remains a key strategic area for human resource management” (Mello, 2011). Strategic recruitment is vital for any company for meeting their goals and mission. Strategic recruitment is part of the strategies human resource plan; the company must know what the company needs and fill those needs. The decisions made directly impacts the success of the company. The following analysis of Heidrick & Struggles Inc. will show what problems they faced as demographics changed along with technology. The job market is very competitive and acquiring and retaining quality talent is essential to a company’s success. Poor decisions can have negative affects with high turnover that impacts employee morale and a company can lose its competitive edge (Richardson). Heidrick & Struggles an executive search firm was established in 1953 by Garner Heidrick and John Struggle. As the company grew by 1957 were serving clients all over the U.S. and in 1968 they went international opening an office in London. By 1980 they had 11 offices located the U.S. and Europe. Heidrick’s search consultants did not see the company as a global firm; it was more of a franchise. They had no specialization and were considered generalists. They had never met as a single group and had only 2 female consultants. In 1999...
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...Faced…………………………………………………………….9 Assumptions………………………………………………………………..10 Fitness Center Model…………………………………………………………….....9 Basic Model………………………………………………………………….9 Updated Model- More Realistic……………………………………………10 Swimming Pool Model……………………………………………………………13 Output Analysis…………………………………………………………………...14 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………...18 References………………………………………………………………………...19 Page | 2 Acknowledgements With sincere gratitude, I would like to express my special thank you to Professor Dr. W. David Kelton. This project would have never been completed without his direction, assistance, and encouragement. I would also like to thank my parents, for their endless support during each and every one of my life’s endeavors. Page | 3 List of Figures Figure 1. Triangular distribution observed in Input Analyzer for Fitness Center Wait times...………………………………………….. 8 Figure 2. Triangular distribution observed in Input Analyzer for Swimming Pool Wait times…………………………………………...8 Figure 3. “Assign” Module to choose second and third work out Dependently…………………………………………………………..11 Figure 4. Fitness Center- Updated Model in Arena...........................................................12 Figure 5. “Hold” Module to wait for empty lane………………………………...13 Figure 6....
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...Regency Grand Hotel Case The Regency Grand hotel was established by the local consortium of investors 15 years ago, and was operated well by Thai general manager since that time. It had 700 employees in the organization and used to provide creditable employee benefits, such as above market rate salaries, job securities and bonuses regardless of the hotel performance during the year. Based on those advantages, The Regency Grand hotel became one of the most prestigious hotels in Bangkok. The hotel used to be very profitable and all the employees have always followed the orders and instructions from senior management layer clearly and carried them out conscientiously and carefully. However, the organization’s previous cultural made employees lack innovation and creativity. Indeed, employees were afraid of to be innovative and take risks because they would get the punishment from the management for their self-assertion and exceed superior authority. Meanwhile, in the past, the Regency Grand had emphasized administrative control, resulting in many bureaucratic procedures throughout the organization. The employees suffered the resistance when trying to help or coordinate with guests for some minor matters. The hotel was not working quite effectively or efficiently to some extent. Recently, the hotel was acquired by a large American hotel chain which wanted to expand their operation into Thailand. The Thai general manager decided to take an earlier retirement when he got the announcement...
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...Analysis of the Automotive Industry | Threat of New Entrants – LOW | Supplier Power - LOW | Buyer Power – MEDIUM | Threat of Substitutes - LOW | Competitive Rivalry – HIGH | Capital Requirements * High upfront capital expenditure for designing and manufacturing. Cost Disadvantages * Car manufacturing has a long learning and experience curve, which results in higher defect costs.Product Differentiation * Established companies benefit from brand awareness/loyalty as a result of high expenditures in advertising * New entrants will incur high marketing/sales and distribution expenses to compete | * High number of suppliers selling undifferentiated materials to a limited number of buyers in the automotive industry | * Customers: Buyers have full access to information, are able to switch to different car brands, used cars, or alternative transportation method at a low cost. | * Substitutes: Busses, subway/train, bicycle, airplane, walking * Threat depends on convenience, cost/benefit, specific purpose for use, rising cost of possessing a car * Substitutes are less convenient than the car, as a result pose a minimal threat | * The three largest companies make up 49% of the total U.S. market. * Intense advertising, increased distribution, and constant innovation are necessary to successfully compete. * Exit costs are high for automakers. | Analysis of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry | Threat of New Entrants – Medium | Supplier...
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...Intelligent Traffic Control and Pedestrian Crossing System C.H.W. Jayawardane Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka Abstract - This paper proposes an intelligent traffic light and pedestrian crossing system that can be used to address traffic congestion in a four way junction. The approach is primarily focused on creating a system which dynamically responds to traffic conditions and road users. The system makes use of sensors to detect the presence of a vehicle. A number of these sensors placed accordingly are used to identify the number of vehicles in a particular lane. Based on this input, which is the vehicle line length in a lane the traffic control algorithm implemented in our system takes the necessary decisions. This algorithm determines the lane that should be given the most priority and up to what amount of time. This feature allows maximum efficiency in controlling the flow of traffic. The pedestrian crossing system uses image processing technology to identify the number of waiting pedestrians. When this number reaches a defined value they are given the chance to cross the road. Else after a maximum time limit is exceeded and the required number has not yet gathered the remaining will be given a chance to navigate safely across the road. A count down timer display is used to show the remaining time the pedestrians have. It can be illustrated that the proposed system provides a cost efficient and environmentally friendly method to all...
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...addressed just like other road users and motorists. Michigan State is one region that has taken an initiative to revisit the issue of bicyclists to improve the efficiency of the infrastructure of the non –motorized road users. One of the basic traffic laws is the bicycle infrastructure that is used by the cyclists, which involve the network of streets, roads, bike paths, bike lanes and bike racks. It also includes the signs and the signals that are used to inform the users of non-motorized means of transport. These sighs should be clearly and easily understood by the bike users so that there is the proper usage of the roads by the bike users. Having good bike facilities in place, will attract more people to prioritize on bike using because they will feel secure using them when the signage is well designed for the bicycle routes and lanes. Bike signage is useful in indicating the proper usage of the bicycle facilities using the designated routes. It is used to give a warning to the motorists that the bicyclists may be using the full lane. Besides, these signs can be used to encourage the motorist to change the lane if they need to overtake the bicyclists. In Western Michigan University, the use of non-motorized means of transporting has highly been recommended and one of its major projects in this decade. It is putting a lot of effort to encourage its residents to use bicycles by improving the bike infrastructure and teaching people the usefulness of using bikes. Bicycling reduces...
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...psychomotor. Each domain begins with the most basic learning level, and increases to the more intellectual level of learning. As Larsen and Lubkin states, “The teaching-learning process is characterized by multifaceted, dynamic, and interactive exchanges that are fundamental to client-family education and nursing practice” (p. 320). Bloom’s Taxonomy of Education equips nurses with the tools necessary to help patients and family members become successful in coping with their chronic illnesses. The findings of the cognitive domains represent use of knowledge and mental skills of the patient, and is further divided into 6 levels from the lowest level to the highest level of learning, which are: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. If the patient is on the lowest level, knowledge, the nurse educates by having the patient recall, repeat, recognize, and relate the information. For example, the patient should be able to repeat what the medications are and the side effects. At the highest level, evaluation, the nurse will...
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...Brochure More information from http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/466097/ UK Supermarket Analysis (2007-2010) Description: This report on “UK Supermarket Analysis (2007-2010)" gives an opportunity to the readers to navigate through the supermarket landscape in UK. Throwing light on all aspects of the supermarket industry in UK, this report provides the readers with detailed analysis of factors that are propelling the industry, plus the opportunities and challenges in the market. The report includes PEST Analysis of the industry. This report also helps the investors to identify the different consumer classes served by different supermarkets in UK. Key Findings - Online retail will emerge as an important mode of selling. - Each Supermarket in UK has its own consumer class. - Top four Supermarkets hold major market share (almost 75%) in UK. - Increasing buying power of retailer remains the major driver for the industry. Key Issues and Facts Analysed The research report also addresses the issues and facts that are critical to the success of UK retail industry in particular. - Overview of current market trends. - Profile discussion (their respective consumer class, and store formats, etc) of key players in this sector. - Analysis of various challenges and opportunities existing in the industry. - What is the market size and scope of retail in UK? - What and where are the growth prospects and issues related to the industry? - What are the factors driving growth in this sector...
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...Comments: I went to buy few grocery items at ASDA, took some cakes which labels any 3 for 1pound. These are baked in supermarket itself, kept in baskets for customers. There were almost 10 varieties to choose from, stocked in individual baskets. I choose 3 different cakes for that offer of a pound. At the billing section I preferred fast lane every grocery item was having bar codes on them to be scanned, but cakes which were packed in plastic cover have no codes, I was confused how to scan these 3 cakes for offer of pound. On calling assistance a staff member assisted, the thing is each cake has separate code on entering the codes for each of them offer is automated through system instead of 1.50 it was 1 pound. Service offered by staff member even in that busy hours was remarkable, she entered each individual code for cakes instead she could have just typed single code for a cake and enter 3 in quantity option the offer is automated anyway. We can say that if the customer service at ASDA was not up to the mark it could have led to a different kind of experience. Analysis: * Staff were very polite in offering assistance. * Individual codes were entered for each cake because they want to have data on which cake sells fast and have idea on maintaining stock/quantities. * Staff member also coached me...
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...Analysis of Service Marketing Strategies in the Hospitality & Tourism business in the UK: The Sheraton Park Lane Hotel Mashfiq Ahmed The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the biggest industries in the United Kingdom and in the entire world. Two of the major components of this industry are the marketing and public relations as in the highly competitive and sophisticated business world of the twenty first century; they play the key role in attracting and retaining customers i.e. the sales of products and services. Especially for businesses that focus on the luxury consumers, branding is an integral part of their core value proposition and there is no better way to create a brand identity and promote it than the use of interactive marketing strategies and public relations tactics. To get your BUSINESS Reports / Case Studies/ Research Projects / Dissertations / Term papers / Presentations / Assignments done, CONTACT: MASHFIQ AHMED . ahmed.mashfiq@gmail.com +8801674312929 January, 2012 1. Introduction The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the biggest industries in the United Kingdom and in the entire world. Two of the major components of this industry are the marketing and public relations as in the highly competitive and sophisticated business world of the twenty first century; they play the key role in attracting and retaining customers i.e. the sales of products and services. Especially for businesses that focus on the luxury consumers, branding...
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