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This is because it emphasizes on the customer rather than the organization. Moreover, the needs and challenges of the customers are taken care of. The message is also written in “you” point of view which emphasize on the customer’s interest and attracts attention.
2 c
Because the sentence is brief and seems to meticulously conclude all the features of CafeMom. The statement is easy to master and is very attractive to moms who may be interested. The message is really compelling and it highlights the overall benefits of CafeMom.
3 a
This is because the sentence directly touches on individual privacy and data security. The word “personal privacy” is easy to see from the sentence yet it is the most important information as far as online users are concerned.
4a
This sentence indicates that joining CafeMom is for free thus informing and attracting many mothers to join it. Also, the sentence indicates some of the benefits that can be accrued by signing up for CafeMom. It further makes CaféMom a unique and super account compared to others.
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This message is very important as it attempts to address technical problems faced by a customer. The customer clearly points out at the problems which is the multimedia PC display that was sold by TechStar computing. He also complains about failure to test the equipment by the business before delivering it. This is very genuine and common message that any customer who has undergone similar suffering can write. However, it has some weaknesses which make it not look like a business message but rather a friendly message.
The message for adjustment is very important in addressing a problem with a product. The message should always be very brief and to the point. It should not include too much unnecessary information that does not interest the business entity concerned. It should always be precise and straight to the point. For instance the fact that the multimedia drives the customer crazy is not necessary in this letter. Part of the message that reads ‘this reminds me of every time I buy electronic equipment from what seems like any company” sounds rather abusive rather than pointing out at the main problem with the computer PC.
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To HinkleyEven after raising complaints regarding failure of my phone to receive incoming calls in September 15th, still there is absolutely nothing you have done to rectify the account which I have already paid for. I therefore write to ask for adjustment to my account. The malfunction has really interfered with my communication.
I acquired the new phone on September 15 from your company where we agreed to a $49 monthly fee. Since then I have not had any incoming calls. However, a technician told me that my incoming calls were routed to an inactive number when I called your company on September 30th. It is barely two weeks since the technician discovered the problem yet nothing has been done.
I have been paying the service I do not receive and this is really hurting. I therefore need my account to be adjusted so that I do not pay for the days I did not use the services. I have not used the service as from September 15th to October 20th. As you can see, if those days are charged, I shall have lost a lot of money. You may call me at ext. 2445 in case there is any clarification you may need from me.
COVERING MING DYNASTY THROUGH 20TH CENTURY
COVERING MING DYNASTY THROUGH 20TH CENTURY
His 106 g: Final Exam prep sheet
The final exam will focus on the second half of the course, essentially from the Ming dynasty up to the present. All ID, short answer, and text analysis questions will focus on those time periods. There are also two groups of essay questions. Questions in Group 1 focus almost exclusively on the second half of the course, while Group 2 questions cover the entire semester.
The final will be comprised of 3 parts.
1) An identification section 25 pts
2) A short answer section15 pts
3) Two short essays60 pts, 30 points each
The entire exam is designed to take about 80 minutes, but you can use the entire 2 hours if you like.
PART 1: 5 IDs for 5 points each. Total 25 points.
You will be given a list of a dozen terms, names, or events. You will have to choose 5 of these, identify them and explain their significance.
PART 2: 2 Short Answers, 7.5 points each, total 15 points.
You will be given 8 short answer questions. Answer 2 of them.
PART 3. 2 short essays, 30 points each. You must pick one essay from Group 1 and one from Group 2. Below are several essay questions. 4 questions will appear on the exam, 2 in each Group. How you write the essay is of course up to you. Try to use specific examples of events, historical figures and/or texts in your answers when possible.
GROUP 1: COVERING MING DYNASTY THROUGH 20TH CENTURY
1. “Almost all of the major territorial disputes China has faced over the last 100 years have their roots in the Qing dynasty.”
Write an essay in which you explain the above claim, choosing 3 specific examples of such disputes/conflicts. Make sure to 1) describe each of the basic conflicts or disputes (when, where, between whom, and either how the dispute ended or, if the situation is ongoing, what the situation is today.); 2) explain some of the main reasons driving each dispute or sparking key outbreaks of conflict; and 3) make sure to include in these reasons the significance of the geo-political legacy that 20th century Chinese governments inherited from the Qing (obviously this third aspect is crucial to your essay).
2. Write an essay comparing the Nationalists (GMD) and the Communists (CCP) from the 1920s to 1950. What were some of the main policies and strategies of the parties (including their armies)? Who supported them? Who opposed them? Why? Did their levels of popular support change over time, and why? Try to be as specific as you can about the particular social groups or strata that joined (or disliked) the parties, and the policies or actions that gained or lost the popular support of these groups. Obviously sometimes support or opposition resulted from unintended consequences of policies and actions; and sometimes both parties tried to woo the same groups of people to their cause. You also can touch on domestic issues and/or foreign relations, economics, politics or culture—any specific issues you see as playing important roles in shaping the CCP’s and/or GMD’s popular support. In the final analysis, what do you think explains the eventual defeat of the GMD by the CCP? Did the CCP win, or did the GMD lose?
3. “The main political challenge China faced from the Opium War to the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China in 1949 involved the necessity of transforming traditional imperial subjects into modern national citizens.”
Write an essay explaining the above statement. In your response you should FIRST AND FOREMOST clarify what the key differences are between subjects and citizens. Then give 3 historical examples that illustrate the importance of this issue (these could be the influential writings or ideas of key figures; institutional changes, reforms, government policies; mass movements, political protests, rebellions, or other catalyzing events; or even general social trends that demonstrated or promoted this shift). Finally, in your conclusion evaluate whether (or to what extent, in what specific ways) the Chinese people in the Mao era were national citizens,.
GROUP 2: OVERVIEW OF THE WHOLE SEMESTER,
4. “The most significant change in 20th century Chinese history was not the revolution of 1911 toppling the Qing, nor the revolution of 1949 putting the CCP in power, but the Qing government’s decision to end the civil service exam system in 1905.”
Write an essay explaining clearly why this claim could be made. You should not simply summarize the importance of the civil service exam in Chinese history, but also the short and long-term ramifications of its abolishment for modern Chinese politics, society and culture (in this regard you can also discuss the role of Confucianism in modern Chinese culture and history if you like). Use clear specific examples.
Having defended the claim as well as you are able, conclude with your own assessment of whether you actually think it is correct. Why or why not? What do YOU think the most significant event of 20th century Chinese history was?
5. Write an essay either agreeing or disagreeing with this proposition:
“The most important problem in Chinese history has been the struggle between the rich and the poor.”
There are many ways you could approach this essay. No matter what you choose to argue, make sure to 1) present an overview of how economic inequality has been a concern at various moments throughout Chinese history; you can describe ways it was created and reinforced and attempts to lessen it. 2) Evaluate the role of the CCP and “Socialism” in 20th century China in light of class inequality. USE SPECIFIC EXAMPLES.
If you disagree with the proposition you should provide and argue for an alternative proposition (for example: economic inequality was an incessant problem, but corruption OR national defense OR modernization OR xyz was the most pressing issue of the 20th century). If you agree with the proposition then explain why attempts at creating more egalitarian systems been typically short-lived and failed.
6. One way to look at Chinese history from the perspective of women is that Chinese women lived through most of Chinese imperial history (from the Han dynasty to the Qing) being ruled by the patriarchal family; in the 20th century they were liberated from that family structure in order to be ruled by the nation-state.
Write an essay explaining and providing evidence for this statement. It is extremely important to remember that the roles that confined women could also be the roles that brought them respect and (limit) power. In your essay provide and explain 2 clear examples from before the 20th century of how women’s roles were shaped by their place in serving the family and provide and explain 2 clear examples of how in the 20th century their roles were recast to serving the nation.
Macro-Economic Policies used by the Australian Government and Reserve Bank
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Macro-Economic Policies used by the Australian Government and Reserve Bank
Australia has been very successful in her economic growth compared to other advanced economies since the 2008 financial crisis. The government in conjunction with the Reserve Bank of Australia has made sound monetary and fiscal policies that are responsible for the positive economies. According to “Australian Government”, Australian economic boom has been contributed by the recent rise in global demand particularly China’s economic emergence as well as changing from controlling inflation to avoid recession (Web). This article describes and evaluates the main Macro Economic Policies used by the Australian Government and Reserve Bank over the last two years.
Australian government has successfully utilized fiscal policy to alleviate the macroeconomic effects which includes substantial increase in surplus while reducing the government’s debt ratio.
In the last two years, the government’s goal has achieved economic growth, internal and external balance within an economy thereby maintaining economic growth and low inflation as well as ensuring low foreign debt and liabilities. Although economic growth has not been constant for the last two years due to international business cycles, the government has reduced the fluctuations via influencing demand. In as much as the economy has had several ups and downs, her improved international demands and rich natural resources such as iron ore and coal. According to “International Monetary Fund,” Reserve Bank of Australia has strengthened financial system in such a way that the macroeconomic policy is devised to curb recession instead of controlling inflation (Web).
Macroeconomic aggregates which include rate of inflation, GDP growth and unemployment rate can possibly reflect the performance of a country’s economy. Initially, the signs of recession were responded to by the RBA through cutting the interest rates down to 3.0% while Commonwealth government assured retail bank deposits and further gave out A $67 billion as discretionary fiscal stimulus. Indeed the effects of recession largely affected the government’s and RBA’s decision in the last two years. According to Akpansung, even as other countries such as U.S are struggling to recover from recession, the Australian government has boosted the economy by encouraging export to Asia (125-128). The government’s move to incorporate interest rate is aimed at promoting non-mining and housing investments which play integral role in spurring economic growth.
Reserve Bank of Australia further made some great efforts in controlling money supply through the open market operations which involves purchasing or selling of financial instruments (Web). This has stabilized the Australian economy for the last two years because of their eventual effect on consumption and investment. According to Soliman RBA’s monetary policy for the last two years has been directed to achieve 2-3% inflation rate on the average over the cycle and this has really stimulated economic activities without interfering with economic decisions in the economy (98-100). It is apparent that both the government and the RBA have instituted strong fiscal and monetary policies that have successfully countered the economic recession.
Theoretically, reduction of interest rate would enhance aggregate demand by influencing the aggregate components such as stimulation of investments projects as borrowing would be less expensive. The attraction or creation of a good investment environment has been one of the core activities that the government has dealt with in the previous years as this will deal with unemployment issues. Soliman explains that low interest rate has enabled Australia to increase her export while reducing their imports thus enhancing net export (101-102). The monetary policy decision process in Australia which includes the RBA board has been frequently meeting to discuss new developments in both Australia and international economies as well as local and international markets. This has always encouraged quality recommendations for the monetary policy decisions in the country. It has also ensured controlled cash rates and interest rate structure which has prevailed in the financial system.
According to Bahn, Llandis and Ghialy, the independency of the Reserve Bank Board has been commendable for the last two years because there has been minimal political influence especially regarding interest rate issues (380-383). This conforms to the international standard and avoids political manipulation thus letting monetary policy concentrated towards long term goal achievements. Reserve Bank of Australia has generally lowered the restrictive monetary policy stance which is considered accommodative such as the compatibility of cash rate with inflation which has recently gone up to the midpoint of the 2-3% target (Web). RBA’s inflation policy has really been successful and greatly conforms to the wages increase driven by increased productivity in the past two years. RBA’s credibility and quick response to changing economic changes such as stall of global recovery and perhaps disruption of international markets may prompt RBA to cut her policy and provide liquidity support for financial systems.
To some extent, Australia’s economic growth has been irregular because of the mining related sectors which have greatly expanded while other sectors growing slowly when compared with the trend growth. Regarding the household sector, the household consumption grew with the increase in income thus prompting the RBA to take appropriate measure to curb inflation. Internationally, Australia’s labor market has performed well and the unemployment rate has generally decreased in the last two years due to robust job opportunities in the mining sector. The government introduced tax incentive in the mining sector thus enhancing investment and trade in the mining industry such as the mineral resource rent tax. Thirlwell explains that mining and construction sector has performed extremely well and boosted economic growth (Web). Terms of trade have done averagely very well hence maintaining Australian dollar at a higher position. The current account deficit has remained commonly narrow due to improved terms of trade and effective exchange rate.
It is undeniable that the Australian government and the RBA have had a solid bipartisan backing for both monetary and fiscal policies which are intended to propagate economic growth. In the last two years, the government effort has had a positive effect on various areas of the economy despite challenges and disruptions in the international economies. According to Thirlwell, Australia’s desire to reduce public debt ratio over the business made very progressive impact in the last two years (Web). It is evident therefore that the Australian government has successfully utilized fiscal policy to alleviate the macroeconomic effects which includes substantial increase in surplus while reducing the government’s debt ratio.
Works Cited
“Australian Government”. Skills for all Australians-The Australian economy of the future, 2013. 31Oct. 2013. <http://www.dpmc.gov.au/publications/skills_for_all_australians/chapter2_the_australian_economy_of_the_future.html>.
“International Monetary Fund”. Australia: 2012 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Australia, 1-42.
Akpansung, Aniekan O. “A Review of Empirical Literature on Balance of Payments as a Monetary Phenomenon.” Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences 4.2 (2013): 124-32. ProQuest. Web. 1 Nov. 2013.
Bahn, Susanne, Llandis Barrati-Pugh, and Ghialy Yap. “The Employment of Skilled Migrants on Temporary 457 Visas In Australia: Emerging Issues.” Labour & Industry 22.4 (2012): 379-98. Proquest. Web. 1 Nov. 2013.
Reserve Bank of Australia. About Monetary Policy, 2013. Web. 1 Oct. 2013. <http://www.rba.gov.au/monetary-policy/about.html>.
Soliman, Carlo. “Anti-Fraud Measures and Financial Market Regulation: An Overview of the Australian Position.” Journal of American Academy of Business, Cambridge 19.1 (2013): 98-104. ProQuest. Web. 1 Nov. 2013.Thirlwell, M. “Can Australia Keep Beating the Economic Odds? “ Pacific Standard, 11 Mar. 2013. Web. 31 Oct. 2013. <http://www.psmag.com/magazines/march-april-2013/australia-economy-recession-53744/>.