Dear Chris L-----, I am writing you to submit my completed version of Assignment #2, "Vision of Revision." ... In doing so, the essay will flow cohesively and offer a much stronger ending than a dull "statement-like conclusion." ... Vision for Revision An essay is a written speech that must speak to the reader. ... In order for the reader to understand the material and feel motivated to read onward, the essay must have a promise statement. ... Last, but certainly not least, you must have a vision for revision. ...

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King's Enjoyable Vision "Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksand's of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood" (King 617). ... It explains King's feelings about freedom, and how he in visions it. ... This statement goes back to the thesis because all King wants is for he and other African Americans to be free. ... This statement goes back to the thesis the very same way all King wants is for color of skin not to matter in the world. ... All in all the last statement by King helps to summarize the essay. ...

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One of the things that I found most impressive about Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is their new Vision 2005 Statement that is a women's initiative program and was implemented in 2001. ... The Vision 2005 Statement is composed of leadership goals, proportionate representation goals, and monitor, measure, and communicate goals. ... Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is very committed to monitoring, measuring, and communicating with its employees, as can be seen through its previous goals for the Vision 2005 Statement. Specific goals that will increase the company's effectiveness at executing the...

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The spirit and vision of a company influences its productivity. ... This is how Burt Nanus starts the explanation of a vision, but of course, in Visionary Leadership we learn that vision is much more than just imagining. ... Burt Nanus breaks the book into three parts: 1) what is vision and why does it matter; 2) developing the vision; and 3) implementing the vision. ... Both values and vision have influences that must be assessed to choose a definite statement, and there are differences between personal values and visions to a whole organization's values and vision as they go through the...

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Most established companies develop organizational mission statements and vision statements. A mission and vision are standard and basic components of an organization's authoritative technique. ... However transformational leadership incorporates energetic responsibility to a new vision for the organizations future and their capacity to share that vision. ... Body 3 It's the leader who explores and gives vision and mission to his kin. ...

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Having a vision is the starting point for a great leader. ... This vision was so important to him that he hitchhiked and walked all around the Gold Coast to share his vision with the people. Not every leader must create a new vision. ... A leader can never assume that the vision is fully understood by all. ... After a statement made by the Secretary of State for Colonial Affairs touched off a wave of violence including attempts on Kwame's life, Kwame did not respond to in kind even though many members of the CCP party where in favor of doing so. ...

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When he was six years old, Black Elk had a great vision wherein the six Grandfathers showed him the fate of his people. ... Later in his vision, Black Elk sees a "circled village of a people in a valley " (BES, p. 26) and is told it is his. ... In this vision it is clarified that the Wasichus are the enemy, and Black Elk and his people must continue to fight. ... Black Elk felt this vision was similar to his great vision with the recurring symbolism of the hoop with the flowering stick in the center. ... For example, the word "dying ", which is vital to the overall sentiment evoked in this sta...

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Marx's vision of a classless society was defined in the pamphlet which began with the statement that "the history of all hithero existing society if the history of class struggles (Marx 5)." ... The death of his Father gave Marx the freedom to pursue his visions of a classless society. ... After these leagues were united from several cities in Europe, Marx and Engels were commissioned to formulate a statement of principles. ... The third section criticizes alternative socialist visions of the time, Marx attempts to distinguish his views from previous socialist views. ... Their visions...

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The key statement of Government multicultural policy is Multicultural Australia: United in Diversity (May 2003). ... Foreword In 1999, I announced the New Agenda for Multicultural Australia as a statement of the government's multicultural policy. ... This new statement reaffirms the government's commitment to promoting diversity, understanding and tolerance in all areas of endeavour. ... Its vision is of a vigorous, multicultural Australia, united by a shared future, an overriding commitment to our nation and its democratic institutions and values, and support for the rule of law, ...

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(Goodman) These two criticisms do not get the true depth of Hemingway's style and poise but put into perspective the true respect people had for his ability to be unique and that his visions and devotion preceded everything. ... Going with my point of vision, some critics complained that Hemingway lacked vision and I now lead into another aspect of negative criticism towards Ernest Hemingway. The lack of vision came about was criticized following the release of "True at First Light" which critic Michiko Kakutani commented on in this statement, "As in so much of Hemingway's later...

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The association's mission is more solid than its vision. ... (Ireland, Hoskisson, 2007) Vision Vision is a picture of what the firm wants to be and, in expansive terms, what it wants to at last accomplish. Vision statement focuses the firm toward where it might eventually like to be in the years to come. ... Objectives are statement of specific results that are to be accomplished All businesses have targets. ... Vision "To be the consumer's preferred choice by leading in chosen markets with superior food & beverage products." ...

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Many companies put forth mission and vision statements highlighting their codes of ethics and values, which in essence, identifies their level of consciousness and morality. ... Its vision and values mission statement declared, "We treat others as we would like to be treated ourselves We do not tolerate abusive or disrespectful treatment. ... Enron's statement emphasizes integrity, fairness and openness. ... Integrity was a main point in Enron's mission statement. ...

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To define the meaning of family business, will be used the following definition: "a family business is a business governed and/or managed with the intention to shape and pursue the vision of the business held by a dominant coalition controlled by members of the same family or a small number of families in a manner that is potentially sustainable across generations of the family or families" (Massis, Chua, and Chrisman). ... The company establishes goals and objectives, which means they develop a collective vision, goals and objectives for the business. ... Communication, the mission state...

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People were suddenly thrust in a world of expanding vision and horizons, of accelerated tempo and mobility and of fluctuating perspectives.... This is the perception of mobile creatures; in constant flux of dynamic vision. ... Looking down at the cup you will not abject to this statement. ... There is no single surface, perspective, or plane of vision. ... Separate they are in vision but the same in concept – both equally valuable....

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" I agree with this statement because we control our own destiny. ... I am a very firm believer in the fact that dreams and visions are real. I am a dreamer that has accomplished every dream and vision that I have set for myself. There are still many dreams and visions that I haven't achieved, but I know that with self motivation, persistence and drive I can achieve them. ... Your Vision is the promise of what you shall one day be; your Ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil....

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At the time it is very obvious that this statement is true. ... To the subject being tested these days are deemed insignificant, however when one takes time to look at the situation they will realize both types of days are equally significant because one proves the statement whereas the other disproves the statement. (Gilovich, 29) Another common belief or statement that can be made in today's society is that "blondes have more fun." ... Like the statement made before, this is also not necessarily the truth. ... (Gilovich, 29) These examples are to be used as a tool of vision to help ...

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He faced a lot of obstacles but he remained committed to his vision and mission to create a free nation. ... Mission statements serve to guide educators and leaders and it's a great reminder to teachers of why they chose the teaching profession and what they need to achieve each day. ... I've seen missions and visions that were not clear and not communicated well. ... It's amazing that he didn't have the technology like we did today but he was effective in communicating his vision in every step. ... They also explained his vision and core values in a way that all could u...

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La Barre lists the symptoms of peyote intoxication as follows: First a sense of exhilaration often expressed by dancing which leads into a depression state in which dreams and visions occur. ... In "A Drug Called Tradition," the narrator, Victor, describes himself as dancing first in a vision, then around his companion, Junior, and Junior's car. ... They all want to have their vision, to receive their true names, their adult names" (Brown & Ling 392). This statement places the action of taking a drug for the purpose of this vision into the category of a tribal rite of passage which is sim...

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This statement is accepted as integral to the identity of the organization and all employees will adhere to same. 2. ... When employees adhere to the guidelines associated with the organizations position, philosophy or statement, their success is measured and rewarded. 5. ... To ensure the employee understands the stated position, philosophy or statement, along with the behavioral expectations, the organization communicates via newsletters, emails, etc., as well as organizes training refresher courses. 6. ...

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But in reality, vision is the only thing that is preventing one from seeing everything one needs to see. Thoreau argues that one should not simply rely on their vision going through life but instead, one needs to make an effort make the second look and analyze for its reality. As a result, one has to question their vision every time a brand new idea is presented in front of their eyes. ... Vision is fresh when a newborn baby first sees this world, there is no outside influence on how he perceives the surrounding or to which details he should pay attention. ... This statement is valid for both...

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To write a book with a statement this subversive from modern belief was almost unheard of. ... Heart of Darkness not only has two narrators but the interaction between Marlow and his audience means that Marlow's statements are provided with a context while the statements of the anonymous narrator are as much the product of a specific viewpoint as Marlow's. ... He acquires a tragic vision from the shattering experience of being unmasked as just another European colonizer in Africa. "The vision is tragic because it implies a metaphysical conception similar to Freud's conclusion in...

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Barbara Bennett's Comic Visions, Female Voices, tells of the female side to southern humor. ... All throughout Comic Visions, Female Voices Bennett shows what comedy and humor has done for females throughout history. ... Comic Visions, Female Voices is a fascinating book that shows how southern women are making themselves heard more through the increased power of laughter and through their writing of it. ... Madge and Marge are the two homemakers and they make statements about a wife's life that, at the time, were not spoken aloud, at least in public. ... These statements were co...

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To meet the vision to be the best hospitality companies in the world, Marriott is continuously looking forward to cope up all the needs of customers. ... Problems and Solutions Problems:"believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "estimates" or similar expressions are some forward- appearing statements which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties which can cause real results to disagree materially from those the employee show in these forward-looking statements, which includes the risks and worries Solution ...

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Already having projected itself over 30 years into the future, it would be safe to assume that this motion picture offers a wealth of imagery and futuristic vision. ... Through many complex design devices, the set design successfully achieves a vision for the future that is neither dystopian, nor entirely utopian, yet extraordinarily positive on a revolutionary scale. ... Despite their differences, however, all have one thing in common: an overwhelmingly optimistic vision for the future. ... It is for this reason that the futuristic vision expressed in this scene cannot be labeled simply utopi...

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Once Gorbachev came to be elected as General Secretary in 1985, he had already began his own vision of putting Russia on a path to righteousness. ... This reform is another clear example of a half-measure and gives another win for Yevtushenko's statements in his poem when he says, "Half-freedom is perilous" (Yevtushenko). ... Many of the statements Yevtushenko placed in his poem were very true but in my opinion did not give Gorbachev the much recognition he deserves. ... He was a leader who "possessed the vision to see further and wider than any other Soviet party leader an...

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