...“My plan is going work, Christina!” Tarek said. “That is a terrible, horrible, incredibly foolish idea,” stated Christina. “It’s not as bad as it seems. This is the only way we can be together,” Tarek exclaimed. “Really Tarek?! We could go to jail, especially you since you’re eighteen! I’m too young for them moldy, body odor infected cells.” Christina yelled. “That’s only if we get caught. Stop thinking about the consequences if we get caught. We just have to think of what we could get out of this,” Tarek said, defended his plan. What the heck, Christina thought, I need to live on the edge and think for myself for once. “Ugh, the things I do for you, Tarek. You’re taking the blame if this goes downhill. You and your ideas are going to get yourself...
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...Paper 3 Movie: The Visitor The movie The Visitor is directed and written by Thomas McCarthy. The movie takes place in New York and revolves around Dr. Walter the main character who is attending a conference to present a paper he co-authored. From the very start of the film Walter is depicted as a discontent and lonely college professor who can't seem to figure out what he wants to do with his life. However, unbeknownst to Walter his life is about to take a radical change with some help from fate. The plot of the movie takes hold when Walter arrives in New York to give his presentation at the conference. Upon arriving in New York he is shocked to find another couple living in his apartment. Walter soon finds out the couple was scammed into believing Walter’s apartment was available for rent. After being confronted by Walter the couple hastily moves out of the apartment apologizing to Walter multiple times for the misunderstanding. From this scene till the end of the movie there are various intercultural communication concepts that are clearly emphasized in the movie which demonstrate the culture differences between the characters. And by utilizing the concepts I have learned in class it has given me a whole new perspective on the movie. One of the main dialectic themes that stems throughout the entire movie is the Privilege–Disadvantage Dialectic. This dialectic is prevalent in each of the characters, although it affects each character differently. The Privilege–Disadvantage...
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...Period 4 November 12th, 2013 The Visitor Questions 1. There were three main events in the film “The Visitor” that had a change on Walters life and changed him as a person. The first is when he went to visit his apartment in New York and found Tarek and Zaineb living there. He could have kicked them out, but realised he enjoyed their company and invited them to stay. The second was when Tarek taught Walter how to play the drum. Walter struggled to play the piano and didn’t much enjoy it, but after learning to play the drum he continued to practice and had a passion for it. The third is when Tarek’s mother came to town to visit Tarek in the detention center. Walter began to grow feelings for her, and did not want her to leave. He gained that sort of happiness inside him that his wife used to give him before she had passed away. 2. Tarek enlightened Walters life by teaching him how to play the drum. Learning to play the drum was like a new beginning for Walter. When he came home and found Tarek living in his apartment he could have easily kicked him out. Instead, he let him stay and it made his life more than ordinary. I believe after post 9/11 people began to get paranoid that everyone is a terroist. A good example of this is the scene Tarek was taken by the officers in the subway just based on how he looked and the color of his skin. People began to start “judging books by their covers” rather than truly knowing the person. 3. Pre 9/11, visitors were welcomed into America in the spirit of Emma Lazarus’s words: “Give...
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...Cheryl Brown Professor Jackson English 401-13058 6 Nov 2012 What Is a Terrorist? The dictionary definition of a terrorist is someone who creates terror through violent action in order to achieve a goal. A terrorist is a dangerous person with weapons and has the motive to kill people. We, as an American, may view a terrorist as unthinking, immoral, brutal, murderous and in a way, not a human; but a monster. How could we view a terrorist in any other way? A moral American would never think of acting in such a way as a terrorist would, right? But a terrorist is indeed a human. A terrorist could be a man, woman or even a child. A living, breathing person with views that may be quite different than that of our own views. A person who may not see what we view as a terrorist act, but as a belief that may have been taught from birth. One of these terrorists you will be learning about is Ayaan Hirsi Ali, “Somali-Dutch feminist and atheist activist, writer and politician who is known for her views critical of Islam. She wrote the screenplay for Theo van Gogh's movie Submission, for which she criticized the treatment of women in the Islamic society and “Juxtaposed with passages from the Qur'an were scenes of actresses portraying Muslim women suffering abuse.” (Voices on Antisemtisim). After which she and the director both received death threats, and the director was murdered by an Islamic extremist. The daughter of the Somali politician and opposition leader Hirsi Magan Isse, she...
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...Firewalls: Guidelines and Procedures Introduction Firewalls are devices or programs that control the flow of network traffic between networks or hosts that employ differing security postures. While firewalls are often discussed in the context of Internet connectivity, they may also have applicability in other network environments. For example, many enterprise networks employ firewalls to restrict connectivity to and from the internal networks used to service more sensitive functions, such as accounting or personnel. By employing firewalls to control connectivity to these areas, an organization can prevent unauthorized access to its systems and resources. Inclusion of a proper firewall provides an additional layer of security (Broida, 2011). This research paper will give a background on firewalls. The background will cover an overview of firewall technologies, as well as firewall technologies, the common requirements of firewalls, and firewall policies. This paper will also give an analysis of firewalls which will consist of what I have learned in doing this research and my opinion on the research. Overview of Firewall Technologies Several types of firewall technologies are available. One way of comparing their capabilities is to look at the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] layers that each is able to examine. TCP/IP communications are composed of four layers that work together to transfer data between hosts. When a user wants to transfer data across...
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...ISLAM Islam. Misunderstood by generations of people, characterized as the religion of terrorists and extremists, and feared for its massive growth, nothing could be further from the truth. These misconceptions are easy, too. Popular media, the actions of an express few and poor education have all lead to a sphere of ignorance concerning this peaceful path to God. Growing up in a Christian family, and following the mainstream media, it is easy to see how something such as Islam could be vilified, and very few, if any, questions asked about it. This is what helps to grow the ignorance concerning Islam and how misperceptions continue to be propagated. To be fair, it is easy to see how some of the misperceptions came about - fanatical devotees who spend more time in prayer than others, a single minded devotion to their religion and Mohammad (peace be upon him), and the constant struggle in Middle East all paint a picture that does not do Islam or it adherent’s justice. In fact, they barely scratch the surface of what Islam is all about, and what little truth does come out cannot overcome the negative stereotypes that have been ingrained in the larger population. So, was I affected by these misperceptions? The answer, unfortunately, is a resounding yes. As a member of society I too was easily drawn into the web of negativity that surrounds Islam. I didn’t credit it with any positive accomplishments, nor did I grant it any legitimacy as a religion, mostly based on the actions...
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...RUNNIG HEAD: EQI INTERNATIONAL IN SIWA Environmental Quality International in SIWA Assignment 1 Project Risk Management – BUS 519 Professor: Dr. Hart 01/22/2012 Provide a description of the project objective and scope. As Neamatalla explains, “A place born of nature, springing from the earth, where all can experience well-being, happiness and joy. This was my dream.” (President of Egyptian firm EQI) (Hatem, Tarek, (2007) Environmental Quality International (EQI), a consulting company that provides service in the environment and natural resources. EQI focal point towards Siwa is to begin investing in the region in 1996, their plan was to create a suite of project that capitalized on the oasis resources (Custom Book, (2011). The companies’ objectives and goals are to encourage and improve employment opportunities to several individuals but mainly offered to women and youth. Other reasons were to bring social and economic advantages through empowering the local community, as well as promoting entrepreneurship while conserving the environmental and cultural stability of the Siwa Oasis and its people. Neamatalla saw riches when planning to develop and implement many projects in Siaw. Also was to draw on the old wisdom, traditional skills and creativity of the local community, and complement them with modern know-how to develop Siwa into a model of sustainable development that could serve as a source of inspiration for other communities around the world (Custom Book...
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...Friar Lodowick to observe the goings-on in his absence. As a Duke, he turned his kingdom into another peep show, building his own pleasure as he gazes on behind his shabby friar’s disguise. As it gives more sinister, Duke, Domingo solves the notorious problem in the second half of the play, during the unclear part on why he lets things drift for so long before using his power. He acts as a dues ex machina to turn the play from tragedy to comedy. The excellent Tarek El Tayech portrays Angelo, the piously self-assured and moralistic deputy, who rules in the Duke's absence. He is the creepiest Angelo you are likely to encounter. In fact, he is a predator who feels free to unbuckle his instincts after the Duke transfers power to this unfit aide and did take moral temperature of his city. You couldn’t hope to find better acting and direction in the scene in which Angelo faces the novice nun Isabella (Cindy Lopez), who come to plead for the life of her brother, and finds himself, for the first time in his life, falling in lust. Tarek El Tayech gives a magnificent searching performance of a man who is obviously obsessed with law and morality. He’s most seemingly righteous figure, slowly collapse violently into a new kind of behavior,...
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...1.0 Introduction The Apprentice is a reality television show that originated in the United States on NBC. Billed as "The Ultimate Job Interview", the show depicts a group of 15-18 businessmen and -women competing in an elimination-style competition for a one-year, $250,000 job of running one of real estate magnate Donald Trump's companies. The show led Trump to become known for his fateful catch phrase "You're Fired!". The apprentice season 5, the fifth series of the Apprentice with Donald Trump as the executive producer and host, is not much different from the earlier seasons except for the debut of Donald Trump's children, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump, Jr. as boardroom judges when either George or Carolyn were unavailable. Amidst all the drama associated with each and every season of The Apprentice, there is much to be learnt about leadership from the 16 competing candidates in Season 5. In order to have a better understanding of the diverse characters and their behaviour and to give a more objective analysis on whether they displayed effective leadership or otherwise, it is necessary to look at some of the theories underlying leadership behaviour. Below is the candidates’ group picture, Source: http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/nbc-reveals-donald-trump-the-apprentice-5-contestants-3948.php Below is the candidates’ background, Source: www.wikipedia.com 2.0 Leadership Anaylsis of Season 5 Apprentice 1.Traits Theories The Myers Briggs Type Indicator...
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...Introduction Human Resource is the most important term in world business , HRM deals with the most important asset of an organization- human assset. It is impossible to run a business without employees in an organizaton. Employees are the most valuable resource and HRM ensure the proper utilization and retention of this resource. HRM is the process of managing human asset and nurchuring their talents in the organizations in a structured and thorough manner according to the organizations requirement. This covers the fields of staffing (recruitment & selection) organization,.. training and development, compensation management, performance appraisal management, retention policies, managing employees and employers relation, matching employee expectations with the organizations goal etc.All the functions of hrm is challenging to the managers as their decision is effect on the organizations image even in existance. The function recriuting people includes, job analysis, job discription, matching employee qualification with job requirement, selecting the right person, orientation and determining the pay structure compared to the standerd etc. The term training and development requires need assessment to train them, updated emplyees with the technological advance. Training is also necessary for the individual development and progress of the employee, which motivates him to work for a certain organization apart from just money. A performance management process sets the platform...
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...1) Background of the Study Author: Chieh-Yu Lin (Department of International Business, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan, Republic of China). Title: Factors affecting innovation in logistics technologies for logistics service providers in China. Source: Journal of Technology Management in China/Emerald Group Publishing. 2) Does it build upon appropriate theories or framework? If so, commend on the theories or framework been used. Yes, this issue had been build upon appropriate framework. This journal had been proving the importance of innovation in the logistics technologies. Through its theoretical details, many definitions of innovation had been given by journal writers all over the world. In order for companies to gain competitive advantage, they must embed the use of both innovation and technologies in running their business. Some defined innovation as a line of discipline, learning, and practicing their capabilities to expand opportunities for running a business or services. However, theoretically innovation is any product or services that are improved and upgraded with a more value added components. The journal is summarized as to have a number of factors influencing the innovation in logistics technologies, which includes the internal factors and the external factors. The internal and external factors are said to be the research framework. The internal framework basically explains on the adaptation of innovation in a business. Hence, the adaptation...
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...Department of Management Studies Jagannath University, Dhaka. Subject: accepting the project paper on “The Mobile Banking in Bangladesh: A study of prospects and challenges”. Dear Sir, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the guidance and support you have provided us with during the course of this report. Without your help, this report would not have been possible to complete. In response to your report we are submitting our task. We have tried to make it more informative and realistic. We think that we have done it and it will be able to fulfill your requirements. We therefore pray and hope that, you would be kind enough to evaluate our task and give feedback of our assignment and oblige thereby. Sincerely Yours, Tarek Mahmud BBA 2nd batch, sec-B Id- 06671610 Dept. Management Studies Jagannath University, Dhaka. Acknowledgement First of all we would like to show our deepest respect and thanks to Almighty God who blessed us to accomplish the report, which is an essential part of B.B.A. Program. This report is prepared with the best effort with a feeling of great pleasure and satisfaction. The report on “The Mobile Banking in Bangladesh: A study of prospects and challenges” results from considerable intellectual and moral support given by our Honorable teacher Mr. Shah Redwan Chowdhury, Department of Management studies, Jagannth University. He has been our supervisor from whom we got the inspiration and guidance to learn to make the report a...
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...Tarek Hoteit Business Ethics Volkswagen Case 1. What is the issue? Volkswagen are accused of falsifying diesel engine emissions tests in America and Europe. They have created and installed a software in diesel cars that show that these vehicles release the allowable amount of emissions whereas, it is actually releasing deadly amounts of nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere. 2. Why is it an ethical issue? Volkswagen did not take the regulations set by governments seriously and they tried to cheat them. These regulations are set for the own good of our environment and all human beings around the world. Morally it is impermissible to hurt people and VW are doing just that with their toxic diesel engines. 3. What are the effects? Lots of stakeholders got affected in this ethical crisis. First, the customers realized they paid money for cars that are not legally safe to drive on the road. Customers won’t be happy to know that they have been cheated on. Second, shareholders got affected in a sense that their stock prices have decreased drastically and they are going to be paying billions of dollars’ worth of fines. Volkswagen have also lost the trust of their longtime consumers in addition to the facts that they are going to be paying for the cost of recalling millions of cars from all around the world. The environment has also been affected. Pollution had surely increased after these cars were sold and driven on roads all around the world. VW may have also contributed to...
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...HRM: May, 2013 Suggestion: By Tarek. Section A: (10 marks) 1. What do we mean by the terms ‘best fit’ and ‘best practice’ to describe SHRM. Use any short case examples to illustrate your discussion? 2. What are the main components of a reward strategy? 3. Explain the ‘pluralist’ and ‘unitarist’ view of employment relations and in particular how unions might be perceived from each perspective? 4. (a)What are the main components of a reward strategy? 5. What are the main features of Lawler’s model on strategic issues in reward management? 6. Discuss the main features of a learning organisation. Why is important in a strategic HRD approach to organising development? 7. How do recruitment and selection practices help to deliver SHRM? / How can recruitment and selection processes contribute to strategic HRM? 8. How does modern human resource planning relate to Human Resource strategy and how does it differ from Manpower planning? 9. Explain and critically evaluate the relationship between HR strategy and corporate strategy? 10. Explain and critically appraise the factors that will direct the H.R strategies of multinational corporations. Use appropriate theories and models to support your answer. 11. Which mechanisms of employee involvement/ engagement would you recommend using as part of your employee...
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...Chapter 1 Background English came to Singapore around 19th century. After the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819, he set Singapore as a trading port in Malacca. This port attracted many people coming to do trading in Singapore. They came to trade and stayed. Not more than three years after the landing of Raffles, Singapore was a town with over 10,000 inhabitants (Chuan, 2003). That time the British presence came almost immediately for the language of trade and commerce developing. According to the big immigration after port setting in Singapore, the country today is a multi-ethnic country, which composed of Chinese (77%), Malay (15%), and Indians (8%). This made English serves as an inter-ethnic lingua franca (Harada, 2009). The first languages of most Singaporeans are Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. Since they are educated in English, they can speak English fluently. Singlish is the English-based creole spoken and written colloquially in Singapore. Singlish has its unique slang and syntax, which are more pronounced in informal speech. Singlish vocabulary formally takes after British English (in terms of spelling and abbreviations), although naming conventions are in a mix of American and British ones (with American ones on the rise). In brief, Singlish contains loanwords borrowed from Chinese dialect and Malay. The grammars which are used in Singlish are quite different from SSE such as; copula deletion, generalized “is it” question tag,...
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