The idea of “national competitiveness” has been a central theme of national policy considerations for much time, and even today arguments addressing a nation’s competitiveness flourish, bolstered by national competitiveness councils and rankings such as the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index (Cerny 2007). US President Bill Clinton expressed the rhetoric of competitiveness whereby each nation is “like a big corporation competing in the global marketplace” and this has become a persistent understanding amongst leaders globally (Krugman 1994). Despite the significant role the rhetoric of competitiveness has played in informing government policy debates; it is a misunderstood concept that lacks clarification in its definition …show more content…
A major criticism of competitiveness literature is the lack of accurate real-world data, a point Krugman himself discusses in his article. Krugman destructs common claims for competitiveness by comparing their analyses with empirical figures that contrast their claims. This method of critique successfully questions the credibility of the commonplace competitiveness rhetoric. However the measure of competitiveness as chosen by Krugman, and his failure to consider other approaches posits some hope for the competitiveness argument, as will be discussed further …show more content…
Firstly Hay identifies the possible dangers seen by authors like Krugman as intrinsic in the appeal to the model of competitiveness; the he revises and extends Krugman’s model to consider trade in relation to more complex goods; and finally Hay explores the implications of this in our understanding of competitiveness in service markets (Hay 2012). Hay argues that the competitiveness discourse of today is not predicated on a zero-sum notion of competition amid nations and is not the pretext for protectionism but conversely the elimination of trade barriers. If they ever did view competition between states as analogous to that of firms, policy makers no longer hold this view according to Hay. But they have yet to realise the hazards of viewing the dynamics of competition in all markets for goods and services as analogous to that for cheap consumer goods. Until this danger is realised, Hay claims the European social model is in serious danger, as cost competitiveness threatens to become “a dangerously obsessive compulsion” (Hay
The tone during the whole plot of in Brave New World changes when advancing throughout the plot, but it often contains a dark and satiric aspect. Since the novel was originally planned to be written as a satire, the tone is ironic and sarcastic. Huxley's sarcastic tone is most noticeable in the conversations between characters. For instance, when the director was educating the students about the past history, he states that "most facts about the past do sound incredible (Huxley 45)." Through the exaggeration of words in the statement of the director, Huxley's sarcastic tone obviously is portrayed. As a result of this, the satirical tone puts the mood to be carefree.
Within an excerpt from, “The United States of Wal-Mart,” John Dicker explains that Wal-Mart is a troubling corporation. Dicker begins his article by discussing why the store is so popular within the news in an age of global terrorism, coming to the conclusion that Wal-Mart has a huge scope in the United States and that it has more scandals, lawsuits, and stories than any other supercenter. Continually, he goes on to explain that Wal-Mart outsources jobs and their companies demands makes it hard for employees to have livable wages and good working conditions. Furthermore, Dicker addresses the claim that Wal-Mart provides good jobs, by destroying this perception with statistics showing how employees live in poverty and that their union scene
Benjamin Franklin’s The Way to Wealth displays the life of Poor Richard who has ultimately accomplished what most Americans would consider the American Dream: Poor Richard, also known as Richard Saunders, comes from a life of poverty then successfully develops a rich and productive life. Franklin demonstrates that Poor Richard’s work ethic and frugality allow him to advance up the social hierarchy. Nevertheless, scholars oftentimes question Franklin’s intentions throughout his almanac. However, in The Way to Wealth, Franklin’s utilization of rhetorical strategies demonstrates Franklin’s intention to persuade his audience to capitalize their life through dutiful, virtuous, and meaningful actions instead of words.
The YouTube video “U.S. Armed Forces – We Must Fight – President Reagan” by Matthew Worth was made with the intention to motivate the viewers to support the U.S. Armed Forces. The purpose of this Rhetorical Analysis is to determine whether or not the video has been successful in doing just that, motivating and drawing support for the United States Armed Forces. The video was uploaded to YouTube on February 19, 2012 and has nearly 4 million views. Matthew uses the famous speech “A Time for Choosing” by the United States former President, Ronald Wilson Reagan, who has a reputation for his patriotism, to complement the video. This video has been effective in motivating the viewers because of its strong use of the rhetorical concepts logos, ethos, and pathos.
In Jessica Statsky’s article, “Children Need to Play, Not Compete’’ points out how competitive sports are not fit for children from ages 8-12,due to the fact that it could trigger both their physical and mental health. First,Statsky elaborates on the idea of children faking an injury due to the fear of getting hurt.She cites a mother of an eight-year-old Peewee Football player,who says “The kids get so scared. They get hit once and they don’t want anything to do with football anymore. They’ll sit on the bench and pretend their leg hurts…” (qtd in Tosches). Some children are driven to even more desperate measures. For example, in one Peewee Football game, a reporter watched the following scene as a player took himself out of the game:“Coach,
The unsigned article written for the Lebanon Daily News, “Coca-Cola’s Multilingual ‘America’ Ad Didn’t Hit Any Wrong Notes” brings to light the outrage sparked from a Coca-Cola advertisement displayed during the Superbowl. The author discusses the contents of the advertisement, followed shortly by the ludicrous flood of responses on social media, claiming those living in America should speak only English. The author concludes that despite what backlash the commercial may have received online, that it was successful in achieving their goals for the ad to reach a wide audience, and maintain their attention.
Today’s economy and the environment are hurting due to the lack of nurture we have been providing. Conventional farming rules the world of agriculture, but not without a fight from organic farming. Organic farming is seen as the way of farming that might potentially nurture our nature back to health along with the added benefit of improving our own health. With her piece “Organic farming healthier, more efficient than Status Quo,” published in the Kansas State Collegian on September 3, 2013, writer Anurag Muthyam brings forth the importance behind organic farming methods. Muthyam is a senior at Kansas State University working towards a degree in Management. This piece paints the picture of how organic farming methods
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Nike, the cost for a certain logo on your clothing, this might be worth it for some while for others, not even a chance. Nike is known worldwide for their athletic clothing and shoes. But is the price of a 20 dollar headband or a 200 dollar pair of shoes with it for you?
This storyboard draws connections to Arthur Miller’s The Crucible by revealing that self-preservation can lead to the abuse of authority and resulting injustice. To illustrate this theme, I depict the scenes of Judge Danforth sentencing innocent people to execution. The first frame used is an establishing shot, capturing the town of Salem following the lead of Reverend Parris in protest. Parris previously questioned Abigail, “what shall I say to them? That my daughter and my niece discovered dancing like heathens in the forest” (Miller, 42).
... to develop comparative advantages and conduct the uneven competition and make a joint effort to accelerate its advancement, and therefore, increase their respective competitiveness on a global scale.
- Volberda, H. Morgan, R. Et al. 2011, “Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization”, Cengage Learning EMEA ,Pg 244-258
In The Competitive Advantage of Nations, which was published in 1990, Michael Porter – who has dedicated most of his career to studying businesses and how they can develop a competitive advantage (Competitive Strategy, 1985) –
...ndustrial capacity, technology, and infrastructure to compete with the industrialized countries, which have been honing their economic might for over a century.
Smith, M. H. (2006). The natural advantage of nations: business opportunities, innovation and governance in the 21st century. Earthscan.