From Innocence to Adulthood in The Catcher in the Rye Essay -- Catcher

From Innocence to Adulthood in The Catcher in the Rye      Ã‚   Adolescence is a time of existence in two worlds. One world having the desire to be in the adult world, which is filled with all the unknown wonders of the world. The other world is the world of childhood which is comfortable and protected from all the impurities in the world.   This sort of tug of war between the two worlds is not only mentally imposed on a being, but physically, socially, and morally as well.   With all the mentioned above, often times an adult will discourage an action of an adolescent by saying they are too old to a act a certain way, and then will turn around and say they are too young to do something, like go out late or go on dates.   These contradictions can lead an adolescent to complete uncertainty of their actions.   J.B. Salingers book, The Catcher in the Rye, aptly describes the immense confusion of the in between stages of being a boy and a man.      Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚   Throughout the whole story, the narrator, Holden tries to act both the boy and thw man but cannot.   He tries in vain to get a grip on the adult world, but never is quite successful.   Holden's first attempt at adulthood is exemplified when he leaves his school without permission from his parents or the school.   This act in itself sets the stage for his trial and error attitude about adulthood in the sense he failed out of school, which was a childish act.   He tries to rectify his failing out of school by leaving, which he views as an adult act. Holden's leaving school represents his need for independence and he achieves this by leaving.      Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚   Another of Holden's failed attempts at ... ... In The Rye". English Journal. 77.7 (1988): 72-75. Kaplan, Robert B. Cliff's Notes: Catcher In The Rye. Lincoln: Cliff's Notes, Inc., 1999. Marsden, Malcolm M. If You Really Want To Know: A Catcher Casebook. Chicago: Scott, Foresman and Company, 1963. Miller Jr., James E. "American Literature". World Book Encyclopedia. Volume 1. Chicago: World Book Inc., 1983. Pinsker, Sanford. The Catcher In The Rye: Innocence Under Pressure. New York: Twayne Publishers, 1993. Roemer, Danielle M. "The Personal Narrative and Salinger's Catcher in the Rye". Western Folklore 51 (1992): 5-10. Salinger, J.D. The Catcher In The Rye. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1951. Wildermuth, April. "Nonconformism in the Works of J.D. Salinger." 1997 Brighton High School. 24 November 1999.   

Beer Wars-Documentary Review Essay

Introduction Beer Wars was a very eye-opening documentary. It was interesting to see how the market share of the largest beer company, Anheiser-Busch, has grown throughout the years. In 1965, Anheiser-Busch had a meager market share of twelve percent. As marketing on television grew in popularity, Anheiser-Busch’s market share grew as well. By 1985, Anheiser-Busch’s market share had grew to thirty-seven percent. By 2005, Anheiser-Busch’s market share had grown to an enormous forty-nine percent. This was very shocking to me that one company could control almost one-half of the market share of a $97 billion industry. Also, in 1985, the other two largest beer makers, Miller and Coors, made up about twenty-six percent of the market share. Thus, in 2005, major beer companies made up seventy-five percent of the beer sales in the United States. Which tells us that craft breweries only had twenty-five percent of the market share. How the Large Got/Stay Large In the beginning, all beers were craft beers, until the big three companies wanted to grow, and grow they did. Unfortunately, as the three largest beer companies in the United States grew, the beer-drinking public that was buying their beer were actually the people who were suffering. The reason that I say this is because of the way the large beer manufacturers got to this point. The large beer manufacturers were not very concerned about the quality of their beers as much as they were about the number of sales that were created. The way that the large beer companies did this was through their advertising campaigns. The large beer companies were/are millions and millions of dollars during different sporting functions and on every day television. Beer Wars told us that, on average, there is about $1. 5 billion spent on advertising by the large beer companies every single year. That number is astounding to me, considering how popular their beers are. I think if they were to cut back their advertisements by about 50%, they would still maintain a stranglehold on the beer market in the United States. Another way that large beer companies tend to stay on top of the market is through shelf space at different locations. The large beer companies tend to make many different varieties of beers and thus are afforded more space on the shelves and local markets and liquor stores. This leaves a very small area for craft beers to be displayed, especially when it is very difficult to determine if a beer is a craft beer or made by one of the large beer companies. I will talk more about this later in the discussion. Why Light is King The large beer companies tend to market light lager beers, and for good reason. About eighty-five percent of the beer consumed in the United States is light lager. So, Miller Lite, Coors Light and Bud-Light are very good money makers for the large beer companies. I would not blame the companies for pushing and selling what the people want, or is this what people want? Craft Beer Facts Well, craft beers haven’t fully caught on in the beer markets. NPR. org tells us that craft beers only make up about five percent of the total beer market. According to NPR. org, there are currently over two thousand breweries in the United States. Of those two thousand, about 1,950 of those breweries are considered craft beer breweries. That’s another very interesting point. Ninety-five percent of the breweries in the United States are brewing about five percent of the beer that is sold in the United States. That really doesn’t seem right, but NPR. org goes on to tell us that in order to be a craft brewery, the breweries cannot brew more than 6 million barrels of beer every year. According to texaswatchdog. org, Anheiser-Busch alone brewed over one hundred million barrels of beer in 2011. That is an amazingly large amount of beer for one company to sell. This also tells us that the hope is not nearly lost for craft brewers. If all of the 1,950 craft brewers produced only ? million barrels of beer each year, they could easily cripple the large beer manufacturers with an influx of 975 million barrels of beer flooding the marketplace. But, the vast majority of craft brewers would never want to do that. The Craft Beer Way The craft brewers in the United States and around the world have a completely different take on what it means to brew beer. Dogfish Head craft beer was said to only have . 0002% of the market share of beer sales in the United States. According to brewersassociation. org, Dogfish Head craft beer ranked 12th in the nation in 2011, based upon the number of sales for a craft brewery. That is truly amazing, how a company ranked 12th in the whole country in craft beer sales still only has . 0002% of the total market share of the beer industry. However, the owner of the company said that he would never want to grow like the large beer companies have. He is more concerned about each and every bottle of beer being the best beer possible, rather than worrying too much about how many cases he is able to send out the door. As a whole, craft beer makers try to capture their piece of the market through differentiation of their products and not through advertising like the large beer companies. Craft beer makers still try to do new and interesting things with beer, but they do their best not to lose focus on the most important factor, a good quality brew. Spreading the News Beer Wars told us that one event that allows craft breweries to get their name out to the public is the great American beer festival. This is an event where brewers go to from all over the world for people to sample and try different beers that the craft brewers make. This is a great way for the small breweries to get their name out to the market. Unfortunately, Beer Wars told us that even the large beer companies are starting to attend this event. Large Feeling the Effects The large beer companies have now started feeling the effects of small craft beers in the marketplace. According to brewerassociation. org, craft brew beer sales have increased from about one percent to about six percent of market share in the past fifteen years. This is the only portion of the beer industry to have any sign growth in that timeframe. Once again, the large beer companies are using their financial advantage to combat this trend. Anheiser-Busch has gone out and purchased several small beer company names and have been selling them as craft beers, where in fact they are mass produced at one of many Anheiser-Busch’s factories. Another way that large beer companies are flexing their monetary muscles is through lawsuits. Beer Wars described how one craft brewer was being sued by Anheiser-Busch for using a name that the brewer had used for years. The problem with this is that Anheiser-Busch had not been using that name for very long. Another issue with this is that craft brewers do not have the financial means to be able to hold off many lawsuits from large beer manufacturers. The reason that this is difficult for craft beer makers is the fact that funding for craft breweries is very hard to come by. Usually investors either invest in very large ventures or very small ventures. Most of the time, craft beer makers are somewhere in the middle as far as their funding needs go. Because of this oddity, gaining funds for the production facilities for a craft brewery is very hard to obtain through normal financing. Political Issues Some of the other challenges for the craft beer manufacturers is found in Washington, D. C. Beer Wars tells us that beer lobbyists are one of the most powerful group of lobbyists in Washington. The main focus of these lobbyists is ensuring that the three-tier system of distribution is held intact. The three-tier distribution system basically splits up the beer manufacturers, the beer distributors and the beer retailers. This rule was put in after prohibition to make sure that beer sales would be fair across all persons involved. Basically, so the large beer makers couldn’t prevent others from getting their product onto store shelves. Unfortunately, this is exactly what is happening. Distributors tend to lend favor to the large beer companies, because they are paid by how much beer they deliver, and as we saw from Beer Wars, the large beer manufacturers still control that volume of beer sales. So, when the distributors are putting the beer on the shelves of the retailer, they will basically give the large beer companies whatever kind of shelving presence that they desire, basically because they are getting incentivized to do so. I definitely think that the three-tier system needs to be looked at and revamped to meet the needs of today’s marketplace. Conclusion Overall, this documentary was a very interesting look into the beer manufacturer marketplace. I never realized before how devious the large beer manufacturers are when it comes to protecting their market share. With both the lawsuits over naming rights and the basic control of beer distributors, it’s amazing that any craft beer makers even stand a chance of holding any portion of market share. I believe that the large beer manufacturers are scared of what could happen very quickly if they do not do something to respond to the expanding requirements for quality beer in the marketplace. This documentary definitely made me change my mind on how I thought about craft beers. I always figured it was just some fad that would eventually fade away. I see now that this is not the case at all. Craft brews are just being produced to give the marketplace a much higher quality, even if they have to pay a little more. I have a much greater respect for craft beer manufacturers. I would hope to someday be able to brew my own beer just to see how fulfilling it can be. I will definitely start drinking more craft beers because of this documentary. References (Other Than Beer Wars) 1. â€Å"BREWERS ASSOCIATION RELEASES TOP 50 BREWERIES IN 2011. † Brewers Association. Brewers Association, 17 Apr. 2012. Web. 28 Nov. 2012. . 2. Chappell, Bill. â€Å"U. S. Craft Beer Brewers Thrive, Despite Small Share Of The Market. † NPR. org. NPR, 18 May 2012. Web. 28 Nov. 2012. . 3. Lisheron, Mark. â€Å"Anheuser-Busch InBev Roars against Craft Breweries Bill in Texas Legislature. † Texas Watchdog | Investigating Government Waste, Fraud and.

Technology In The Industrial Revolution Essay - 1174 Words

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Outsourcing Buisness Function In Buisness †Myassignmenthelp.Com

Question: Discuss About The Outsourcing Buisness Function In Small Buisness? Answer: Introducation The common trend utilised in todays small business is outsourcing which is used for improving one or several areas in the business for smooth functioning. The term outsourcing can be defined as a practice or task provided for a company by another company which can be in form of manufacturing any product or service. It can also be termed as a process of delegating business processes to a firm which performs the given work outside the business area and manages the same according to the agreed criterion. It involves in getting service from outside business or organisation and requires sharing internal information with others. The main reason behind outsourcing is to reduce costs and provide flexibility in service or offered product along with enhanced quality(Anon., 2017). Few examples of small business firms who mostly outsource its business are management consultants, lawyers, small manufacturers, restaurants and universities. The outsourcing process can sometimes prove to be complex and consumes lot of time which delay in providing potential benefits to the owners. Although the rate of outsourcing had been increasing in the last decade, still there are few business owners who does not consider in having involved with others into their business. (Smith, 2012)This research will analyse and review the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing business function in small business and will provide necessary arguments along with conclusions made. Literature Review In any business strategy outsourcing has become a common practice whether business is small or big. Many companies have started to outsource some of its works to others which was earlier performed by them(Iqbal, 2013). With its demand and increase it has been a common topic in the literature and reasons behind it have been identified by researchers. Although outsourcing is been successfully achieved by many companies, still there are significant risks that can be recognised if not outsourced properly. In any business, decisions regarding outsourcing are made after getting motivated due to several factors and reasons behind it.(Yeboah, 2013) The three major types of motivation for outsourcing is cost saving, strategic planning and politics of the country. The first two reasons are commonly faced by small business. Outsourcing for cost curtail takes place when suppliers costs after delivering services are still lower than the present cost even after adding profit, overhead and transact ion costs. (Kremic, 2006) The owners of small business require strategic management which enables them to expand their business and for that reason requires a team for management. By outsourcing some of its managerial part, it can get proper assistance without hiring full time management staff. Although there are many examples of possible savings that small businesses expects to recognize with outsourcing, but there is no assurance of getting expected savings(Kahrovi?, 2015). There are evidences which shows cost cutting sometimes have been overestimated and costs gone even higher. Therefore, to review the topic precisely, academic theory and research literature had been utilised which can provide assistance to small business owners and their advisors. Project Objective The main objective for outsourcing is that it reduces overall costs and saves the money in small business firms. There are many other benefits also like providing labour, information technology consultant, digital communication, financial consultants, change in product instantly, etc. Though there are many ways of resourcing, the reasons behind it may also be various. In any company constant improvement is very essential or else it may become outdated. Thus by involving outer source, which is also latest, will help in focussing overall improvement. The capability of small entrepreneurs can become inadequate if not accessed properly and according to world class capabilities. (Syluancia, 2009)The releasing of internal resources for other major purposes may provide business a scope for improvement and increase in time efficiency function which can be easily done by outsourcing some of its work to other companies. With maximising the use of outside resources, the company also shares risk s with the associated company and thus reduces risk concentration. Although there are many reasons for outsourcing, before implementing it, companies must make sure of all the workings and find out if they are able to fulfil the desired goals as it may result in companys failure since outsourcing involves few drawbacks also.(Riley, 2010) Project Scope Scope of utilizing outsourcing in small business is increasing day by day as people are getting more attracted on value added services in house and are more focussed to strategic management to maximise the use of its internal capability. It can be utilized in all kinds of businesses, for example in IT enabled service, outsourcing can provide services like financial consultants, advertising, courier service, customer support service, etc. (Pine, 2017)Another fine example of outsourcing in small business which is utilised nowadays commonly is outsourcing in restaurants since they are highly depended on collaborative effort for performing high quality customer service and successful outcome. Training of employees, kitchen etiquettes, introducing new and innovative recipes, appointing high quality staff, efficient customer service, interior designing of sitting area, market strategy, etc. are few areas which are outsourced in a restaurant business(Zeif, 2007). For any businessman it is v ery difficult to be good at everything. A confident business person may lack knowledge of cooking or a highly skilled chef may not be aware of marketing policies. Also services like door delivery and menu making requires a team who specializes in that category. Thus after recognising problems in a restaurant it can be said that outsourcing is the only way in which it can enrich its overall business. Advantages Of Outsourcing In small business by outsourcing particular work to other companies or agencies by using Agency Theory can help in engaging more experts to the firm and increase in efficiency by improving performance.(Sonfield, 2014) As more people get engaged, things work faster. This is also an important reason for small business to outsource as it tends them to grow up into big entity in shorter time. If a company is working with limited number of employees, the work becomes time consuming. If it is outsourced with external agencies or freelancers the time taken will be reduced. Self liberty is enhanced by passing on opinionated tasks which enables the owner to concentrate in reinforcement of the core development of the business. Thus enables owner to focus on other important matters. In small business, the capability to realise risks is not much and sometimes can result in its shutting down. With the help of Economy of Information Theory, the owner can assign certain practice or function to expe rts of respective fields(Sonfield, 2014). Business might get benefitted from their expertise and reduce probable risks and can also get helped in sharing risks in related areas. In businesses like logistics and fast food restaurants in busy cities, it demands night services; outsourcing can prove very efficient as the business is carried on even when the owner is not present on the spot all the time. It might facade initial problems, but with the flow can bring extensive difference to the business. Utilising Core Competencies Theory is another effective way to enhance small business as outsourcing work to online websites, specialist freelancers and advisors provides lot of assistance in making plans for management and is mostly used for getting business managed strategically. It also saves lot of time and reduces cost of hiring special person for it and hence simplifies the work management. The Social Exchange Theory is another important theory which can be applied into small busine ss. It brings in sharing of resources which can be tangible or material, and involves human interaction. With its help association is made and interconnectivity among similar business is increased thereby helping each other at the time of needs. The use of Evolutionary Economics Theory is another outsourcing advantage which company can take use of in which reduction of labour costs, taxes and the overall cost of production is enabled and applied. (Konstantopoulos, 2014) Disadvantages Of Outsourcing Along with several advantages of outsourcing, there are few disadvantages also which should be considered while taking decision about implementing it. The most significant is that it results in loosing few areas of control. By delegating works to external agencies, the owner loses control on the performance of work. There is a great chance of fall back if the hired agency is suspicious. Thus becomes very crucial on the management part to tread cautiously. Big outsourcing agencies can sometimes asks small business owners to make contracts and sign lengthy agreements with fine print. If not read properly before signing, it may result in getting ripped off and end at getting adverse effects(Riggins, 2017). Normally lots of hidden costs are included in outsourcing business which is needed to be recognised carefully by small business owners. While outsourcing areas in internal management, personal data is required to be shared with outsiders that can lead to risk of safekeeping of data an d increases security risks. Also the result product or service can sometimes lack quality as freelancers or external agencies may get motivated for profit making rather than high-quality job which results in reduced quality control. There are chances of delay in work also with increase in difficulties to synchronize time schedules with external sources which results in not attaining the product in desired timeline(Mol, 2009). Another disadvantage which a business may face from outsourcing is losing public morale. Although it is not common with all countries or in all sectors, still there are chances that outsourcing from foreign countries may not be taken positively and result in backlash.(Bucki, 2017) Example Of Outsourcing In Small Buisness In relation to the small business outsourcing, restaurants are good examples which can be taken for further understanding of the research. In restaurants, owners cannot do everything like cooking, cleaning, laundry, accounts maintenance, delivery, etc. Thus outsourcing becomes essential for hiring outside party to do the job rather than hiring full time staff for it. There are few areas which are normally outsourced in restaurants. In restaurants, dish rags, waiters coat, chefs apron, table cloth etc. are few types of laundry which requires industrial strength cleaning. In order to ensure clean uniform service, it hires laundry service rather than putting entire effort on it. Kitchen maintenance is another important area of outsourcing in which cleanliness of the kitchen is ensured. While getting food out of it, the kitchen area needs to be clean and remain tidy along with detailed cleaning done three or four times a year in few areas like chimney, kitchen hood and behind the stoves. By hiring a professional maintenance company, the requirement of hiring extra staff for cleaning purpose is saved along with getting professional aid.(Mealey, 2016) Advertising about restaurant is very necessary to attract customers which can be done by hiring professional advertisers who can create exclusive hoardings and banners for restaurants in innovative ways. In todays business, before selecting a company, customers do a detailed study of the company with the help of online websites. Similarly in restaurants, customers prefer looking at the menu or type of food offered before visiting it. For this, owners can outsource its web service to the professional website agencies and online available sites to make information reach to its customers. Although there are many restaurants that specializes in online services like MC Donalds, KFC, Subway and Dominos, still it would always be better to outsource advertising part to other websites also. To hire Professional accountant is ano ther advantage of outsourcing business as it helps in saving business money from taxes and other hidden costs. Since professionals gain more knowledge about country laws and regulations, they may get ways and methods to save money from tax exemptions without hampering business ethics.(Sherman, 2015) Conclusion After making a brief study about outsourcing, it is clear that without outsourcing, small business cannot gain consideration and development. It has become core in small business which has to be accepted by entrepreneurs. But due to some consequences, it requires deep concentration before selecting the right service provider and according to business needs. Each advantage mentioned in the review can help in the growth of the business. The proprietors are freed for reinvesting their time and force into their concern instead of getting upset about the services that have been outsourced. Even there are few risks involved; outsourcing eventually offers the owners many advantages. It helps in building of a team of skilled professionals and advisors without adding any expense of full time staff along with quick work completion.(Pellicelli, 2012) Thus by analysing probable risks and success realisation from outsourcing, it can be said that it is an inevitable method which can prove to be fl ourishing only if carried with great concern. Advantage which outsourcing carries are higher than its disadvantage which makes it more successful process in small business and is increasing day by day. 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King Lear A Transformation of Self Essay Example

King Lear: A Transformation of Self Paper In King Lear, William Shakespeare traces one mans discovery of his individual sinfulness and ignorance, and his eventual appreciation of his mortal flaws and their consequences. Through the imagery of sight and eyes, Shakespeare details King Lears passage from initial blindness to the virtue, honesty, and love of Cordelia to the ultimate restoration of his vision through suffering and selfless love. By illustrating the loss and gain of internal sight, as well as, detailing Lears transformation from egotistic pride to self-abandoning love, the reader is taught to assess reality in terms of truth within ourselves, rather than, mere appearance or monetary value. Lears tragic flaw is his excessive desire for approval and exaltation, which he looks to obtain by asking his three daughters to profess their love for him. The two eldest daughters, Regan and Goneril, speaking with self-serving exaggeration, give Lear exactly what he desires, reverence and adoration. However, Cordelia, his most beloved daughter, refuses to comply with Lears superficial desires. Aware that love extends deeper than artificial compliments, Cordelia confesses her plain love, characterized by modesty and honesty. Then poor Cordelia! / And not so, since I am sure my loves/ More ponderous than my tongue Unhappy that I am, I cannot heave/ My heart into my mouth. I love your Majesty/ According to my bond, no more nor less (I. i. 79-81, 93-95). We will write a custom essay sample on King Lear: A Transformation of Self specifically for you for only $16.38 $13.9/page Order now We will write a custom essay sample on King Lear: A Transformation of Self specifically for you FOR ONLY $16.38 $13.9/page Hire Writer We will write a custom essay sample on King Lear: A Transformation of Self specifically for you FOR ONLY $16.38 $13.9/page Hire Writer The king, enraged by her modest words, disowns her as a barbarous/ Scythian (I. . 117-118). Blinded by pride and conceit, Lear refuses to acknowledge the painful truth about himself-the truth conveyed by Cordelia. In reality, obviously, Cordelia is the only daughter who truly loves Lear with complete goodness. In banishing Cordelia, the anger Lear displays, as well as, the punishment he inflicts are consequences of his blindness caused by pride and conceit. Because of his pride, Lear sees vice within Cordelia and virtue within Regan and Goneril, where none exists. Because Lear empties his entire kingdom, as well as, himself to the deceptive daughters that flatter him, rather than Cordelia, the honorable daughter, chaos descends on his kingdom. The chaos in his kingdom and his internal turmoil are mirrored through the storm. The storm, not only, echoes Lears inner turmoil but, also, forces him to recognize his own mortality and vulnerability. Throughout the storm, the reader becomes increasingly aware of Lears transformation. In the storm, Lear begins to abandon his arrogant persona and, finally, begins to cultivate a sense of humanity. Rarely acknowledging the Fool, Lear begins to feel sympathy for him. Come on, my boy. How dost, my boy? Art cold? Poor Fool and knave, I have one part in my heart/ Thats sorry yet for thee (III. ii. 69, 73-74). In developing a deepening sensitivity to other people, Lear dethrones himself and, for the first time, sees that, he too, is only human. Because he has experienced the suffering caused by his two oldest daughters, as well as, the physical pain attributable to the storm, Lear is able to ally himself with the poor naked wretches That bide the pelting of this pitiless storm (III. iv. 28-29). With this newfound compassion and sympathy for the suffering of others, Lear begins to reveal humane attributes. In becoming human and emptying himself, Lear begins to see truth within himself, rather than, in power or financial value. However, it is only through Cordelias death that Lear can see his flaws clearly. Holding Cordelia, his beloved daughter, as she is dying, Lear has the power to see himself and to know his own soul. Lear, in the final moments of his life, finds himself by professing his anguish and love for the daughter that he has mistreated. Her voice was ever soft,/ Gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman. I killed the slave that was a-hanging thee I am old now,/ And these same crosses spoil me (V. iii. 274-276, 279-280). By emptying himself to his daughter, through selfless love, Lear reaches liberation from his tragic flaw, his excessive desire for approval and exaltation. On the verge of death, Lear redeems his soul by completely giving himself in love and in body to his daughter. Releasing his soul from the constraints of pride and conceit, Lear is, finally, able to find truth within himself. With Cordelias death, Lear is able to grasp reality in terms of truth rather than superficial value. Shakespeare depicts a society blinded by illusion and false reality. Lear is unable to overcome his superficial attributes until he, both, literally and figuratively, empties himself. This play is not about Lears punishment for abandoning Cordelia, but about a kings struggle to rid himself of disillusion and cleanse himself of superficial characteristics. King Lear is a depiction of sin redeemed through love and flaw cleansed through suffering. Through King Lears struggle, the reader is taught to assess reality in terms of truth within ourselves, rather than, in social stature or financial value.