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Pre-feasibility report Expansion to India, Hong Kong and Taiwan
Pre-feasibility report: Expansion to India, Hong Kong and Taiwan
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TOC o “1-3” h z u HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059058” Introduction PAGEREF _Toc388059058 h 3
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059059” Background: Assessing the Emerging Markets PAGEREF _Toc388059059 h 3
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059060” The Drivers of Entry Success PAGEREF _Toc388059060 h 5
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059061” Entry modes PAGEREF _Toc388059061 h 5
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059062” Firm Size PAGEREF _Toc388059062 h 5
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059063” Economic distance PAGEREF _Toc388059063 h 6
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059064” Openness and market size PAGEREF _Toc388059064 h 6
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059065” Country risk PAGEREF _Toc388059065 h 6
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059066” India Case Analysis PAGEREF _Toc388059066 h 6
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059067” Indian Population PAGEREF _Toc388059067 h 6
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059068” Indian Economy PAGEREF _Toc388059068 h 7
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059069” Indian Growth Potential PAGEREF _Toc388059069 h 7
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059070” India risk factors PAGEREF _Toc388059070 h 8
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059071” Taiwan Case Analysis PAGEREF _Toc388059071 h 9
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059072” Taiwanese Population PAGEREF _Toc388059072 h 9
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059073” Taiwanese GDP per Capita PAGEREF _Toc388059073 h 10
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059074” Taiwanese Economy PAGEREF _Toc388059074 h 10
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059075” Taiwanese Risk factors PAGEREF _Toc388059075 h 11
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059076” Hong Kong Case Analysis PAGEREF _Toc388059076 h 11
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059077” Hong Kong Population PAGEREF _Toc388059077 h 11
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059078” Growth potential PAGEREF _Toc388059078 h 12
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059079” Hong Kong Risk Factors PAGEREF _Toc388059079 h 12
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059080” Findings, Recommendations and Conclusion PAGEREF _Toc388059080 h 13
HYPERLINK l “_Toc388059081” Works Cited PAGEREF _Toc388059081 h 15
IntroductionExpanding to emerging markets provides tremendous potential for higher profitability. The process however requires that a company assesses and identifies the inherent attractive features of the prospective international markets and partners to determine the opportunities for success. Prior to negotiating and implementing exportation strategies, franchises or strategic alliance partnerships, a range of social, legal, economic and political concerns encountered when entering particular emerging markets have to be considered (Wright and Scott 19). Traditionally, expansion of companies, from developed nations, was to politically-stable, culturally-similar and economically-rich nations. The trend has however changed in recent years with most of these companies seeking expansions in emerging markets. Australian winery HolyCow, which seeks to expand to emerging markets, such as India, Vietnam and Southern China (Hong Kong), provides such a case scenario. This pre-feasibility report examines factors that HolyCow should consider in its expansion strategy, it further identifies the success factors to be considered.
Background: Assessing the Emerging MarketsEvaluating the profitability of emerging markets is significant for HolyCow, since it enables the company to assign an expansion opportunity priority. In the case of China, India and Vietnam, the factors to be taken into account for assessment include the target economy’s growth rate, the population size and GDP per capita.
GDP per capita is essential for classification of the target markets since it depicts the income level of the state, in addition to its political security and economic viability. It is crucial that the GDP per capita be adjusted in relation to the target country’s population’s purchasing power, as this enables accurate comparison with other potential markets.
The size of population is also a significant factor that measures the economic potential of the targeted market. Despite this, HolyCow must carefully analyse the demographics rather than presuppose that an extensively large population is equivalent to its growth potential. For instance, with populations that are approaching 1 billion, India and China are assumed to be among the most promising destinations for expansion. Despite this, a great bulk of the population in the two markets lacks adequate income to acquire western-styled merchandise. In addition, they do not live in the main urban areas where the international companies are mostly situated.
The economic growth rate should also be considered in evaluating the merits of expansion to the targeted countries. While developed markets such as Australia demonstrates single-digit or slow growth rates, most emerging markets maintain high growth rates in respect to GDP per capita and GDP. For instance, the World Bank and International Monetary Fund estimate that the pace of growth of the emerging markets will double that of the developed nations in 2025 (Maxwell). Emerging markets are currently considered as driving the global growth even as the developed economies of Europe, United States, United Kingdom and Japan have stagnated (Oakley). The International Monetary Fund has further projected that developed nations’ GDP will grow by some 2.5 percent yearly over the next three years, although the emerging nation is predicted to grow by over 6.5 percent in the same period (Oakley). On the other hand, while policymakers within the industrialised nations worry about stagnation, those in the emerging world fret about inflation (Livemint). These growth trends are attractive for international business expansion, since they show that development of unexpended demand for Western-styles commodities, such as wine, minimise political risk factors and rising middle-class.
The Drivers of Entry SuccessIn considering the drivers of entry success, the strategy, marketing and international business come into play. The key firm factors affecting entry success or failure include entry timing, mode of entry, firm size. The country factors include cultural distance, economic distance, country openness and country risk.
Entry modesThe entry mode affects how a firm confronts the challenges of entering a host country. Available modes include exports, where HolyCow’s wines would be produced in Australia and solid in Hong Kong, Taiwan and India. License and Franchise, where HolyCow offers an agent in the three target markets to use its proprietary technology in exchange for payment. Next is Alliances, where HolyCow identifies a partner to share resources and activities in the host countries. Next is Joint Venture, where shared ownership of business occurs between HolyCow and a partner firm in host country. Next is Wholy-owned subsidiary, where HolyCow assumes complete ownership of an entity in a host country to manufacture wine.
Firm Size
New trade theories suggested by Krugman (1980) postulate that firm specific advantages determine its successes. Several studies have showed that large firms, with over 500 workers, may have greater success due to greater capital resources to invests, such as through acquisition of smaller firms in host countries (Johnson and Tellis 8-9).
Economic distanceThis refers to the extent of economic disparity between countries. International firms are more likely to succeed in host countries with low economic distance. This is since they have the same market segments and consumes similar goods and services (Johnson and Tellis 10).Cultural distance also affects how partners in alliances or joint ventures interact.
Openness and market sizeOpenness depicts the lack of regulatory obstacles and other entry barriers. Openness makes it easy to enter a target market. It further stimulates demand and increases range of products. Greater market size also offers better investment opportunity (Cheng and Kwan 16)
Country riskCountry risks refer to the uncertainties, such as finances, political and economic factors. Political risks are the laws and regulations. Imposition of tariffs discourages foreign investments as it lowers profitability. Financial and economic risks refer to inflations rates and balance of payment crisis. Markets with high inflations discourage investments, as they increase uncertainties in profitability.
India Case AnalysisIndian PopulationIndia has positioned itself as a major international hub for foreign investment, based on its large human capital, with its population of nearly 700 million people, with 500 million of them aged 25 years and below (PWC 9-10). India is one of the leading emerging markets that have colossal economic potential for foreign investments that seek to leverage the country’s growing consumption of Western-styled commodities, such as wine, by the country’s developing Indian middle class.
Indian EconomyA report by PWC (8-10) projected the Indian retail market to go beyond US$1.3 trillion by 2010, from the 2012 figure of US$500 billion. The country’s modern retail is projected to growth from US$28 billion to some US$ 220 billion across all industries, including the alcohol and beverages (PWC 9-10). Currently, India’s nearly 500 million people aged 25 years and below, has access to more money resulting to high demand for western-styled products, including wine. The Indian retail sector accounts for some 20 percent of the country’s GDP. The cumulative inflow of foreign direct investment in brand retail trading is US$ 69.26 million. The country’s retail sector is expected to grow by 20 percent (PwC 9-11). This presents a great opportunity for HolyCow to retail its wine in India.
Indian Growth PotentialThe country’s growth rate is among the highest globally, triggered generally by the growth on domestic demand. A report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected the country’s growth rate at more than 7.8 percent in the three years following 2012, attributed to the country’s strong consumption and the abundant employment opportunities within the agricultural sector (Accenture 10-11).
A survey by Accenture (10) showed that most foreign investors in India have taken advantage of the labour-cost arbitrage, which has placed the country on the world map as a key exporter of competitive manufacturing and low-cost manufacturing. The international firms have tapped greatly into the large educated workforce, as well as English-speaking pool of workers that has placed India ahead of other emerging markets.
The globalisation strategies of more and more companies from the developing countries are expanding to India to enable local development of products, in addition to short supply chains while at the same time taking advantage of the country’s cost differentials and greatly educated workforce (Deloitte 4-7).
The country is set to transform into one of the world’s five leading consumer markets. According to estimates by the Asian Development Bank, it is estimated that the country’s growing middle class is likely to increase sporadically over the next four decades to be more than 1.2 billion, by 2030, and further to 1.4 billion in 2050 (Accenture 10). Currently, India has nearly 20 percent of the entire world population.
The country has a highly-skilled workforce. The United Nations estimates show that the country’s working population will grow by approximately 240 million people from 2010 to 2030. Compared to other emerging markets, the country’s average age will be 29 years, as compared to 37 years in China (Accenture 16).
These imply that India will in future provide HolyCow with an opportunity to grow, by tapping into the growing middle class population over the next four decades. HolyCow will also benefit from cheap labourforce
India risk factorsAlthough India is an attracting emerging market based on its large population and high opportunities for growth, the market has potential risks. The three major areas relate to selecting and managing local partners in joint venture, human resource-related risks, and the local business practices that are often not aligned with the international firms (Accenture 14-18). Despite the underlying risks, international firms can prepare themselves adequately, form the market entry and select the right partners. They can also set up preventive measures to minimise initial business-related risks (Deloitte 4-7). Additionally, the India’s larger cultural and economic distance means that HolyCow’s high-end wine may fetch little sales.
Taiwan and Hong Kong’s economic growth is however slowing because of the tightened monetary policy. India has also been affected. Worse still, inflationary effects have worsened the Indian economy. A 2012 Deloitte (4-7) risk survey of India established that successful international companies should focus on identifying the clear roles and responsibilities for each joint venture to hedge misunderstanding. Further, they should focus on human resource management and training to reduce cultural divides and to reduce high turnovers while increasing the productivity. Additionally, they should emphasise on finance matter and compliance.
Based on these analyses, the factors that make India attractive include the higher incomes that drive purchase, evolved consumption patterns, adoption of western lifestyle trends, high population that provides market opportunities.
Taiwan Case AnalysisTaiwanese PopulationTaiwan has a population of 23 million people, such as that of Australia. It is recognised by the Australian Government as part of the larger People’s Republic of China (PRC), based on Australia’s one-China policy (DFAT). Even though international firms that in the earlier years entered Taiwan with the key purpose of obtaining resources, acquiring low-cost factors of production, diversification of sources of supply and protecting key supplies, The Taiwanese population’s rising middle income class has resulted in market-seeking behaviour among multinational corporations. This allows HolyCow to tap into the market with its high-end wine products.
Taiwanese GDP per CapitaThe country’s 2013 GDP was estimated at US$489.7 billion. The GDP per capita is estimated at US$20,706, as of 2013. The country’s GDP growth (2.11 percent in 2013 with expected 2.8 rise in 2014), was attributed to increased exports (DFAT).
According to Ernst & Young (4) 2011, the country’s income per head in terms of purchasing power parity reached US$41, 386, compared to the 2007 figure of US$35,000. Ernst & Young (4) projects the figure to rise to more than US$55,251. The high purchasing parity indicates makes it among the world’s top 20 largest economies. This shows that Taiwan has a high purchasing power for HolyCow’s wine, with potential for growth in sales in 2016.
Taiwanese Economy
Since Taiwanese economy is largely export-oriented, the country’s GDP has shifted in sequence with the global economy. For instance, it has slightly contracted, since the 2009 Global Economic Depression, before recovering sharply. In 2011, the country’s GDP was estimated at US$467. Ernst & Young (4) estimates the economy to grow further, expanding by an average 3.8 percent, as a result of the high demand from OECD countries. The economy is also highly competitive. The collective foreign direct investment flow was US$ billion in 2012. It is expected to reach US$29 billion by 2020 Ernst & Young (4). The stable economic growth is key attraction for foreign investments in the country. This indicates that HolyCow has a potential for growth in Taiwan. The growth of export is projected to sustain strength, increasing by 7.6 over the next one decade. This presents HolyCow with an opportunity to export its wines through Taiwan.
Taiwanese Risk factorsIn selection of the country to invest in, Taiwan’s politically and economic stability are major attraction factors. A report by Ernst & Young (4) indicates that foreign investment decisions in Taiwan are greatly influenced by the country’s political stability, which is relatively greater than that of other Asian economies, such as Hong Kong and India. The country however has low exchange rate stability, non-clear tax policies and relatively inconsistent rule of law, which to a greater extent signify uncertainties, giving foreign investors a reason to seek investments elsewhere (Ernst & Young 4-5).
In regards to market entry methods, a report by Ernst & Young (5) shows that most foreign investors prefer joint ventures, partnerships and alliances. Despite the approach, most investors have preferred directly controlling their Taiwanese operations in their home countries.
Taiwanese economy is relatively open to foreign investment, which in 2012 was at US$5.56 billion. It has relatively few restrictions, although foreign investors have often complained about red tapes and slow deregulation and restrictive financial services. Generally, application for foreign investment and approval are straightforward. In 2013, it was ranked at position 16 out of 189 countries where doing business is easy (DFAT).
Hong Kong Case AnalysisHong Kong PopulationHong Kong has a population of 7.2 million and is a major provider of services to China. The city enjoys great autonomy except for matters of foreign affairs and defence. It has a highly educated workforce and middle income economy. These present HolyCow with an opportunity to sell its high-end wines.
Growth potentialIn 2013, Hong Kong’s growth was estimated at 2.9 percent, driven by high domestic demand, with exports to Europe and US remaining weak. In addition, the Hong Kong’s inflation rate reduced by 0.7 percent in 2013. The projected GDP growth is 3 to 5 percent each year. The stable economy is a key attraction factor for expansion by HolyCow.
Hong Kong Risk FactorsThe city’s economic growth has depended on open trade and investment regime, with relatively transparent regulatory and legal system. Free flow of human capital in and out of Hong Kong has speeded up Hong Kong’s development as an international investment destination (Shaukat and Guo 21-24).
Hong Kong has a free and open market that permits unrestricted movement of services, goods and services. For instance, exports to the city are charged zero tariffs with minimal non-tariff and minimum non-tariff barriers. Hong Kong has a highly transparent legal and regulatory system (PKF 4-8).
It is also regarded as an important source of first-rate beverages such as wine globally. According to Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Hong Kong’s strategy to become a world leader in wine trading and distribution (DFAT) has presented opportunities for Australian wine producers and distributors of wine-related services, including auctioning and storage, to grow.
These analyses show that market entry barriers in Hong are greatly lowered. They also signify great potential for sale of HolyCow and great growth potential.
Findings, Recommendations and ConclusionOverall, the factors that make Hong Kong, Taiwan and India attractive for HolyCow wines include their higher incomes and growing middle class that drive purchase, evolved consumption patterns to prefer western-styled goods, adoption of western lifestyle trends, and high population that provides market opportunities. These imply that the three markets provide HolyCow with an opportunity to grow by tapping into the growing middle class population over the next four decades.
It is established that success of wine sale and growth potential for HolyCow’s winery is significantly lower in India than Hong Kong and Taiwan. First, India has inconsistent policies. It is also culturally and economically more distant to Australia than Taiwan and Hong Kong. Further, China and Hong Kong’s infrastructure are significantly superior to that of India, which makes operations much difficult for new entrants. In addition, both Hong Kong and Taiwan have ready markets from Mainland China. This means that more success would be assured by investing in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Concerning the firm size and mode of entry, a key finding is that larger firms tend to be more successful entrants as they can seek strategic alliance, franchises and joint ventures more easily. Since HolyCow is a medium-sized company, it is suggested that it should invest in Hong Kong through exportation. Taiwan has poor importation history as most businesses in the country are exporters. This means HolyCow can only enter Taiwan through forming strategic alliances and Joint Ventures to export its wines from China to other countries.
Both Hong Kong and Taiwan are also located in Peoples’ Republic of China, which offer better infrastructure and greater market because of the greater Chinese population. China has gradually transformed into a key play in the global economy (Johnson and Tellis 2-3). Given the rapid economic growth, the country is placed top as one of the greatest nations with purchasing parity (Johnson and Tellis 2-3). China’s tremendous economic renaissance and future prospects signifies that entering the market is critical for the economic substance and success of HolyCow. The country has over the last one decade maintained its repute as being the leading emerging market when it comes to foreign direct investments (FDIs).
Low legal restrictions and openness of Hong Kong first and Taiwan second, also make them better investment choice than India. India has more red tapes.
Despite the underlying risks in the three markets, HolyCow can prepare itself adequately to select the right partners and to establish preventive measures to minimise business-related risks from the beginning.
HolyCow should focus on identifying the clear roles and responsibilities for each joint venture or alliance it seeks in India or Hong Kong. Further, Hong Kong should focus on human resource management and training to reduce cultural divides with India.
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The focus of the students is to consider that the quality of the service offered in the college is outstanding not considerin
Student Focus
The focus of the students is to consider that the quality of the service offered in the college is outstanding not considering other issue that pertains to their wellbeing. The analysis noted that high concentration of was on the quality of meals and library service offered.
Examples
There was lack of focus noted to the students when they were conducting online exams especially in technical courses. This was because most of the students were not able to get tutorials of using the portal.
The other issue is that the students were not able to use incorporate the online library and the manual catalogs, most of them lost their focus.
Student Choices
There are many articles endeavoring to illuminate Student choice and the administration nature of the office, likewise attempt to figure out what their effect is on each other and on different builds. A standout amongst the regularly cited meanings of choice is that offered by, “Shopper choice with an item alludes to the idealness of the individual’s subjective assessment of the different results and encounters connected with purchasing it or utilizing it”. In the connection of instruction, student choice alludes to the positivity of a student’s subjective assessments of the different conclusions and encounters connected with training. Since choice is focused around experience, student choice is continually being impacted by the understudies’ general encounters and what happens to understudies in the classroom and with their scholarly decisions is no autonomous of all different encounters on facilities life and the mix of all encounters influences the general choice with the establishment.
Examples
The ability of the students making choices of what to do with the new systems and the traditional one was an issue to them.
Student Satisfaction
The relationship between students’ satisfaction and mechanical preparing project “Offered probabilities to improve relational abilities” was stronger than any of alternate components. This recommends that the characteristics of the modern preparing project itself appear to be the essential issue in students’ impression of the accomplishment of a mechanical preparing system. Specifically, today’s specialists need relational abilities which including oral, composed, and mechanical. As per (David, Goetsch & Davis, 2010), successful relational abilities are profoundly required in any industry particularly industry that give administration, for example, friendliness industry. It is imperative to get satisfactory delicate ability, especially relational abilities that will make them more occupation open door. As per Eletto, Dersh & Argon (2010) late research on relational abilities recommended that great relational abilities are the keys to open the entryways of achievement. Eletto, Dersh & Argon (2010) proposed that great relational abilities are seen as imperative and an included point of interest as any business association will see experts having solid hang on relational abilities as an advantage. As indicated by (Groovejob.com, 2001), modern preparing system is an incredible chance to enhance both oral and composed relational abilities. This is essential on the grounds that the majority of individuals are not used to associating with a differing populace. Henceforth, students will surmise that modern preparing system giving a stage to them to improve their relational abilities.
As per Eletto, Dersh & Argon (2010) Industrial preparing project is a time of extreme physical and enthusiastic anxiety. Outrage, misery may happen at high rates amid preparing period and may be connected with substance misuse, poor employment satisfaction and other feeling. Extreme encounters and anxiety, particularly if joined by reflection and passionate help, may advance more noteworthy mindfulness and bring about self-awareness or self-improvement. Other than that, Eletto, Dersh & Argon (2010) likewise expressed that students can make true and unmistakable commitments amid their modern preparing system while intensifying both their self-awareness and their vocation improvement. Then again, it was fascinating that the relationship between “given chances to self-advancement” and modern preparing project satisfaction was discovered to be weaker than “picked up meeting expectations experience”. There is couple of conceivable clarifications for this finding. Clench hand, students may not see that the opportunity for self-advancement picked up is not important as others advantages which they picked up from their experience. An alternate reason is students possibly don’t see much of self-improvement in a brief time of modern preparing project (Mitra, 2012).
Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
There is evidence that the planning and quality loss identification processes are working as intended; however, analysis and the resolution of quality loss issues is not being carried out as intended. There is confirmation that the arranging and quality misfortune recognizable proof techniques are filling in as planned; then again, examination and the determination of value misfortune issues is not being done as proposed. We expected that the Quality Verifications (QV) be done as arranged and that distinguished Quality Loss Issues (QLI) would be fittingly investigated and determined. We found that quality check work arrangements are consistently created regarding National direction and are by and large being conveyed. The behavior of QVS likewise gives an apparatus to show supervisory vicinity, an import continuous control. Taking into account our examining results, conveyance of the work arrangements are bringing about the ID of value misfortune issues. Be that as it may, the QLIS, especially systemic issues are not being tended to (Mitra, 2012).
The National QMS group produces volumetric reports to screen the QV conveyance rates. These reports are created quarterly and are dispersed to Area Executive Directors, Regional Directors and the Vice President of Operations. Our audit of the reports demonstrated that the QMS QV conveyance rate for FY 2012-13 has expanded from the earlier year (2011-12) with most Areas demonstrating conveyance enhancements: West has expanded from 84 to 87%, Quebec from 59 to 65%, Ontario from 88 to 100%, and Atlantic stayed unaltered at 84%. Taking into account our specimen, recognized quality misfortune issues were not satisfactorily dissected and determined. In a specimen of 120 quality checks, 121 particular (nearby) issues were recognized and 235 deliberate (national) issues were distinguished. The review demonstrated that just 53% of the recognized particular issues and 5% of systemic issues contained archived resolutions. It was noted, in light of talks with that some particular issues may be determined instantly at the neighborhood level without being archived. A percentage of the helping variables for the low rate of determination recognized by the review incorporate the absence of aptitude in information examination, absence of underlying driver investigation, restricted between extension engagement and the breakdown of reporting of Qlis into the move up reports (Area and National). Regarding reporting, there were distinguished holes in the convey forward of recognized Qlis from the Quality Verifications, to the Supervisor’s Quarterly Report, the Semi-Annual Report, and the National QLI log.
Recommendation 3.0:
The Vice-President of the Operations Branch ought to execute productive and practical examination and execution reporting procedures to guarantee precise QLI ID and successful remedial activity arranging and determination.
ISO Reference (ISO 9001: 2008
) Standard Requirements Records Results Questions Comments
Students Focus The students should be focused on academic and other Institutional Issues This can be found from Deans Office on students records
It can also be found at the faculty and the registrar’s office Most of the students were focused expect those with disciplinary issues Did the students attain needed focus
If not explain why
What was the impact of the focus to the student and the college
Student Choices The selection of the courses amid other issues. Registrar’s office The choice depended on economic and social factors, the quality level was however high What choice did the student make and how did this affect quality of services to them?
Student Satisfaction How did the quality of service have impact to the students Dean of students offices High satisfaction was noted after the changes How did the quality of service have impact to the students?
Monitoring and continuous evaluation How effective and how did the service help them as a student Faculty offices The changes and the recommendations were successful leading to positive results How effective and how did the service help you as a student?
References
David L.. Goetsch, & Davis, S. (2010). Quality management for organizational excellence: Introduction to total quality. Pearson Education International.
Eletto, D., Dersh, D., & Argon, Y. (2010, July). GRP94 in ER quality control and stress responses. In Seminars in cell & developmental biology (Vol. 21, No. 5, pp. 479-485). Academic Press.
Mitra, A. (2012). Fundamentals of quality control and improvement. John Wiley & Sons.
The Flowering Of Christian Philosophy
The Flowering Of Christian Philosophy
During the Middle Ages, Christian theology was a chief influence of the period. Most of the problems during the Middle Ages included the relation of faith to reason, simplicity of God, the role of theology and metaphysics. This intrigue gave rise to the Christian philosophy as most individuals desired to know more regarding the religion. In supporting their arguments and discussions on Christianity, most philosophers of the era such as Augustine and Anselm presented various literature works, which talked on Christianity. Most of the works of the philosophers during the era comprised of written works. Emanating from the works of these philosophers, Christianity spread immensely making individuals to convert to Christianity.
The Middle Ages is seen as a period of rebirth of literature. Most of the early Middle Age books became painstakingly hand copied and were illustrated by monks. During the time, paper was a rarity made from calf’s skin, and parchment generated from lamb’s skin; these were the media choice, during the time, for writing (Thomson 62). Students, who took part in the learning process used to write on wooden tablets that were shielded in black or green wax. The vast number of books was bound with plain, wooden boards during the era; in case plain woods were not used, simple tooled leather was used. Simple tooled leather was most common with expensive volumes. During the era, new writing styles developed, and various scholars and poets were ready to apply the skills in their art work. Poets and scholars travelling to crusades learnt the upcoming writing styles; this led to the emergence of romantic prose by Courtly Love. Also, Troubadours sang in the courtyards about epic battles, which involved Arthur, Charlemagne and Roland (Thomson 82). Literature exploded from institutions as scholars questioned about the convention; this inspired them to write poetic fictions and social commentaries.
Also, during the Middle Ages, language developed further; lowercase and capital letters developed together with their rules in their usage. Books became treasures and were rare to find in the libraries. In case books were stocked in a library, it was remarkably difficult for a book to be shown openly; books were usually kept safely under lockers, which implied that access to books was limited since only those with the keys could access books. In fact, finding a person, who could loan a book to other individuals, was remarkably rare and to extent, impossible (Henderson 28). During the Roman period, the city of Rome was the capital of the civilized world while Latin became the literary language. Although Latin became he literary language, Greek continued to take stake as the spoken language in the entire Mediterranean basin. During the era, there were various outstanding writers, who included; Arrianus, Flavius, Dionysius of Halicarnassus and Dion Cassius among others. The 10th century Digenis Akritas epic is considered as the beginning mark of the Modern Greek vernacular literature (Henderson 97).
The term Dark Ages was initially intended to imply the entire era between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance. On the other hand, Middle Ages implied an intermediate period lying between Classical Antiquity and Modern era. Scholars became aware of the accomplishments met during the period, which made them challenge the image of the Middle Ages as the time of darkness and decay (Edward 47). Dark Ages emphasizes the economic and cultural deterioration, which took place in Europe after the decline of the Roman Empire. The term is an imagery representing a contrast between darkness during the period and light that followed. The era is characterized by scarcity of historical and other forms of written records for some areas of Europe. The concept of Dark Age developed from an Italian scholar, Petrarch in the 1330s. The term was intended as a condemnation of the appeal of Late Latin literature. However, historians later developed the term to imply the transition period between Roman and High Middle Ages. This included not only a lack of Latin literature, but also the lack of building activity, contemporary written history, and material culture. According to historians, the Middle Ages are viewed as an era of backwardness. Paucity of written records prompted the use of the term dark age; a lack of writers during this era could be illustrated through comparing the number of volumes from the 10th century with those of the preceding and following years. Reports indicate that there was a sharp drop from 33 volumes to 7 volumes in between the 9th and 10th century (Edward 62). The period lacked enlightenment writers, who could write the literature on Christianity. The enlightenment age came later during the 17th and 18th century, when most writers commenced writing on issues touching on Christianity. Most of the enlightenment writers, focused on wooing people to join Christianity; this was mostly through the written works and other art works. The Middle Ages were dominated with religious works unlike the dark ages, when literature on religion did not appear.
In 312 AD, Constantine declared Christianity as the state religion of the empire; this established a division in Western art. The magnificence of roman architecture and power of imperial imagery became harnessed; this helped to the adoption of Christianity. Although Christianity faced opposition as it was characterized with martyrdom, oppression and small churches, Constantine’s support of the Christianity led to the firm, establishment of Christianity. Writers commenced writing on Christian themes, and other art works emerged, which included buildings and paintings. Some of the most crucial artworks and buildings during the flowering of Christianity includes; the Vatican Necropolis, Mosaics of Rome and Ravenna, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The early Christian works were responsible for the increasing spread of Christianity. In addition, the literature work through paintings and buildings gave Christianity a high preference and dominance during the era.
Conclusion
The dark and Middle Ages had different meanings and connotations in the historians’ perspectives; the term Dark Ages, was initially intended to imply the entire era between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance. On the other hand, Middle Ages implied an intermediate period lying between Classical Antiquity and Modern era (Adams 43). Scholars became aware of the accomplishments met during the period, which made them challenge the image of the Middle Ages as the time of darkness and decay. In the dark ages, there was no written literature, which made passing of information cumbersome to individuals; however, during the Middle Ages, written literature existed, which could be used by people in putting them to light. It was during the Middle Ages that Constantine declared Rome a Christian state; this made Christianity have deeper growth since there was artwork, which supported Christianity (Dwyer 103). Various artists could express their emotions and feelings through paintings, buildings and even written literature showing their support for Christianity; this indicated the flowering of Christianity.
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