Abstract This paper discusses the origins of the Apollo-Dionysus duality and discusses its use by the philospher Nietzsche and the psyhologist Jung. The paper explains that the Apollo-Dionysus duality offers a way to gain insight into human nature.
From the Paper "This paper discusses the origins of the Apollo-Dionysus duality and its elaboration by thinkers throughout history. First this paper discusses the meanings bestowed upon Apollo and Dionysus by Greek history and culture. Then the paper discusses Nietzsche's discussion of this dualityand examples of poetry which demonstrate this opposition. Finally the paper discusses the analytic psychologist Carl Jung's theories of the conscious and unconscious which implicitly use this duality to understand the psyche."
Tags:Apollo, Dionysus, Nietzsche, Carl Jung, human nature
Abstract This paper explains that the Greek god Apollo represents archery, music and the sun. The author points out that, by being raised on the island of Delos, he was trained by Themis to develop god-like skills away from other Olympian gods and the lower mortals of Earth. The paper relates that, by being the son of Zeus and Leto, Apollo had the powers of both a Titan and Olympian, making him unusually powerful within the pantheon of Greek Gods.
Abstract The paper presents case studies on recent problems at each of these organizations: Ford Motors, Cisco Systems and Apollo Hospital. The author clarifies the situation. The paper includes an executive summary, analysis and recommendations.
From the Paper "Cisco Systems implemented an Oracle ERP system when it made the decision that its existing legacy software program was not reliable enough to handle existing operations and not sophisticated enough to allow Cisco to continue to expand and when management determined that every effort to fix the existing system was in effect putting one bandage on top of another. Ultimately the cost of the project exceeded ... million. The scope of the product expanded dramatically. The implementation team grew to more than ... people."
Abstract This paper analyzes the Apollo Group, a for-profit education company with programs for adults, with its primary outlet being the University of Phoenix system. According to this analysis, this University has more than 200,000 students at some 100 learning centers and 50 campuses (including an online campus). This paper answers questions regarding the performance and financial structure of this company.
From the Paper "The Apollo Group is a for-profit education company with programs for adults, and its primary outlet is the University of Phoenix system, with more than 200,000 students at some 100 learning centers and 50 campuses (including an online campus). This is the largest private university in the United States, offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, education, nursing, and information technology (Apollo Group, Inc., 2005, para. 1). Ratios have meaning only when compared to various standards, such as the norms/benchmarks for the industry, performance over time, prospects for the future, and the expectations of significant stakeholders. In the case of the Apollo Group, the company should be able to achieve stability with only moderate growth in earnings or a higher valuation by the market. For a strong company, the price/cash flow ratio should not be dramatically higher than the stock's forward price/earnings ratio."
Abstract The paper presents the thesis that there is nothing man is incapable of doing, not even exploring far beyond the Earth's boundaries, as long as he puts his mind, heart and body into it. The paper overviews the period of time in American history preceding the launch of Apollo 11, describes the design of the Apollo 11 lunar module and the Apollo mission itself and discusses the discoveries made. The paper concludes with the firm belief that this mission proved that humanity is destined for things far beyond their realms.
Outline:
Humanity and the Moon
The Era of Turmoil
The Apollo 11 Space Mission
The Discoveries from the Apollo 11 Space Mission
The Contribution of the Apollo 11 Space Mission to Mankind
From the Paper "It has been nearly 40 years since man placed his footprints on the Moon. For millions of years, people had looked up into the vastness of space, wondering what lay beyond the earth's atmosphere. Space exploration was simply a fragment of one's imagination - a creation of science fiction. On Earth grounds, many a human being had looked up at the Moon, observing its detail and absorbing its essence: how the light played on its surface, its craters, and shadows. How man imagined being on it, exploring if there were signs of life, and sought to discover if the Moon was a picture of the earth's future. Man had wondered: is it ever possible to uncover the vastness of the universe by first visiting the closest neighbour Earth has?"
Abstract The Apollo Group is a leading provider of adult education, operating brands such as the University of Phoenix, the Institute for Professional Development, and Western International University. This paper examines Apollo Group's marketing approach and services and contends that the company has the ability to move into the international community due to the development of the Internet. The paper also uses Porter's Five Forces model to show that the external environment is moderately favorable, as well as suggests options that Apollo can follow to reduce their expenses and increase their margins.
From the Paper "There are many opportunities available for the Apollo Group. The online component of the business continues to flourish, increasing the accessibility of adult education. There are also opportunities online. The concept of adult education is growing around the world, and the rise in cheap, fast Internet access is opening up new markets. Many developing countries are moving rapidly into the information age, increasing the need for adult education in the same way that drove Apollo's growth in their formative years. There are many threats, however. The Internet has decreased barriers to entry, reducing physical costs significantly. Furthermore, traditional universities and colleges are dedicating more resources to the development of adult education, in part as a way to generate new revenue streams. "
Abstract This paper discusses the Apollo 7 and Apollo 8 space missions and their overall effect on the United States' space race. It looks at the history behind the space race and climate in the United States at the time that the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) was first developing these missions. The paper concludes that these missions helped to revive American interest and motivate the public's support for NASA, as well as helped America to take a definite lead in the space race against the Soviets.
From the Paper "Remembering the Apollo 8 mission, William Anders stated, "The biggest surprise of the mission was to see the first Earthrise over the moon and to realize that the Earth was even more interesting than the moon. I consider the moon voyages a technical feat, a political feat." Apollo 8 was indeed both of these. The Apollo 7 and 8 missions were vital ingredients in the overall victory for America in the space race. They helped to revive American interest and motivate the public's support for NASA. They also helped America to take a definite lead in the space race against the Soviets and use this momentum to continue to the moon. Lastly, they helped to prove that the moon was a feasible goal, and that Kennedy's idea of putting a man on the moon before the decade was out was more than possible."
Abstract This paper examines the Apollo Group, Inc. of the University of Phoenix. It describes the history, mission, milestones and activities of the group. It then provides a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis of Phoenix University. Finally, the paper presents recommendations for the future of the adult eduction program, Apollo. The paper contains graphs and figures.
Table of Contents:
Section 1. Company overview/key strategic issues
Company name/industry in which they operate
Statement and discussion of the case and major issues
Company history
Inception and key milestones
Mission statement
Recent company performance
Section 2. In depth analysis/review of the data presented in the case
Section 4. Recommendation
Section 5. Post audit analysis plan
From the Paper "Notwithstanding the growing market represented by the 45 year and over segment of the population, the predictions about their continuing interest in personal growth and development through education may not pan out. Therefore, the company must gauge its future performance based on existing benchmarks and determine if the return on investment in targeting this aging segment is worthwhile. If this is the case, the company should fulfill its existing contractual obligations to this segment and then discontinue active promotional activities in retirement-related publications as described above."
Abstract This paper examines three public relations successes: Coca-Cola during WWII and its entry into the international scene, the 1982 Tylenol scare, and the Apollo 13 problem and unfolding drama, and how NASA's public relations campaign turned the near disaster into a positive event.
From the Paper "Public relations are an integral part of many organizations' marketing strategy. Public relations may involve some advertising when companies pay to put forth a particular message but more commonly public ..."
Tags: public relations, coca-cola, tylenol, johnson & johnson, apollo 13, nasa, robert woodruff
Abstract This paper reviews and discusses President John F. Kennedy's support for the Apollo space program. According to the paper, his interest was not so much focused on space exploration itself, but rather on the political ends to be gained from the success of such a publicly popular endeavor.
Outline:
Political Motivations
After the Decision: Financial and Scheduling Issues
Project Mercury
Project Gemini
Speculation: What if Kennedy had lived?
From the Paper "On this issue, Kennedy and Webb experienced a serious disagreement during the meeting. Webb, as mentioned above, was concerned about the technical and scientific necessity of key programs at NASA for the success of the Apollo mission. Programs such as the Centaur upper stage and the Surveyor would for example be neglected if Apollo received priority attention above all else. Webb's second concern was his own negotiating position in the face of a clear statement from the president regarding the priority of Apollo. If the president were to clearly state the priority of Apollo above other programs, Webb feared that this might be to the detriment of his position (Garber, 2002)."
"Specifically, the key programs mentioned above were not formally part of the Apollo program. Webb nonetheless believed that their timely completion was crucial to the success of Apollo. Centaur for example was created with the purpose of robotic probes into space, its relevance to the Apollo program lay in its use of liquid hydrogen for a propulsion fuel. Webb felt that the knowledge gained from the use of this fuel was vital to the Apollo program. According to Garber (2002), this was an accurate assessment, as benefits were indeed gained from observing Centaur's use of these fuels."
Abstract This paper discusses one of the most important and nation altering events to occur in the 1960s, the Apollo astronaut program, specifically, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldren's successful walk on the moon on July 20, 1969. It analyzes how space flight stimulated the nation's growth in myriad ways. It looks at the many technological advances came from the Mercury and Apollo programs and beyond, from lightweight metal alloys to smaller and smaller computer guidance systems which eventually turned into desktop computers so extremely prevalent in the world today. It evaluates how if we had not gone to the moon, our lives today might be much different and so would many of our institutions. Space flight stimulated technological growth, national pride and the notion that we can still "reach for the stars."
From the Paper "First came the Mercury project, where America put men in space. On May 5, 1961, Major Alan Shepard, a Naval academy graduate and test pilot, climbed aboard the Freedom 7 capsule atop a Redstone rocket and became the first American in space. Shepard's flight was sub orbital and lasted only 15 minutes, but it showed America we could still be vital in the space race (which the Russians were winning at the moment), and it kindled spirit and passion in the minds of Americans. The Mercury program ran from 1958 to 1963, and satisfied all its objectives. The Gemini flights between 1965 and 1966 were designed to transition between the Mercury exercises and the Apollo moon missions. The Gemini flights were to teach us how maneuver a spacecraft by maneuvering it in orbit, rendezvousing in space, docking with other vehicles, perfecting methods of entering the atmosphere, and landing at a preselected point on land."
This paper discusses the continuity of technique and style in traditional sculpture, from Antiquity to the Baroque and Neo-Classical periods, specifically in the sculpture of Italians Gianlorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) and Antonio Canova (1757-1822).
Abstract This paper explains that the mythical antique sculptures initially seem to have more features in common than differences with those of Bernini from the Baroque era and Canova from the Neo-classic era; but, upon closer examination of Bernini's 'Apollo and Daphne' and Canova's 'Cupid and Psyche', they are steeped in the attitudes and values of their own periods. The author points out that Bernini's 'Apollo and Daphne' reflects the religious emotionalism and exuberant decorative richness that spread all over Europe from Rome, while Canova's 'Cupid and Psyche' demonstrates the fusion of Christian values and Eighteenth century sensibility. The paper relates that, in classical art, the greatly prized qualities of nobility, grace, beauty, supreme physical strength, virtuosity and heroism is expressed in sculpture: Bernini and Canova seem to use the Antique period as an inexhaustible source of human qualities and emotions.
From the Paper "Bernini's 'Apollo and Daphne' exemplifies sculpture from the Baroque period, and Canova's 'Cupid and Psyche' is a prime example of Neo-Classical sculpture. The very title 'Neo-Classical' suggests a strong identification with ancient art, but the movement was perhaps more of a reaction against the Baroque style. It sought to combine Christianity with the general sentiments and principles of the time. The Neo-Classicists condemned Baroque art for its excessive detail and lack of 'meaning'. John Flaxman once criticised the extravagance of Baroque sculpture, describing it as all about 'twisted heads, full bodies, fluttering draperies; all wrists and ankles and bombastic attitudes'. In comparison to Bernini's Daphne and Apollo', Canova's 'Cupid and Psyche' is an unadorned sculpture."
Abstract This is a paper on planetary discovery. The author traces the short history of manned and unmanned trips to the moon, Mars, Venus, Jupiter etc. All the Apollo journeys are discussed, along with Viking and Space Shuttle trips.
From the Paper "Think of how exciting it must have been to live in the days when the telescope was first turned to the heavens. Every part of the sky offered a new surprise. The planets were transformed from speaks of light to globes with unique characteristics. Could there be a more thrilling time of planetary discovery than those days of Galileo and the first telescopes? Yes, we live in such a time. How could the glimpses those early telescopes gave compare in richness to the dozens upon dozens of photographs and storehouses full of other data collected in the past few decades? Thanks to the spacecraft, we have finally started to know the planets as real places, both like and unlike Earth."
By analyzing records found in the Delphinion, or Apollo's sanctuary, in Miletus, one can conclude that those migrating to the city practiced female infanticide.
Abstract This paper discusses how the list of names found in the Delphinion, or Apollo's sanctuary, in Miletus served as a record of citizenships granted to immigrants between 228-49 B.C. These immigrants often were mercenaries that came to Miletus to serve, thereby gaining citizenship in this prosperous town. It argues that by viewing the disproportionate records of males to females, it is apparent that female infanticide was a common practice.
From the Paper "The significantly disproportionate ratio of sons to daughters evident in the family groups recorded on the Miletian citizenship tablets reveals that female infanticide was widely practiced throughout the Hellenistic time period. Because so little is known about familial life during this age, and since this is "the largest single body of statistics available" about Hellenistic demography, this record may spawn differing interpretations about the disproportion; namely, a father's not including his daughters or the absence of daughters due to marriage at the time the records were created. However, what is known about these migrating families and the assumptions that can be made about them prove these explanations to be unlikely. Rather, the data seems to vindicate the selective termination of female infants."
An analysis of Aphrodite, who ruled the realm of pleasure, beauty, and fertility; Apollo, the god of music; Zeus, the god of the sky; and Poseidon, the god of the sea.
Abstract This paper begins by discussing Aphrodite, the goddess of love. It also deals with the history behind the goddess and her purpose and importance in Greek life. It then focuses on Zeus and discusses the god's history and worship, respectively. It then follows the same pattern for Apollo and, finally, discusses Poseidon.
From the Paper "There is some disagreement about the origins of Aphrodite. The poet Hesiod for example holds that she was formed from sea-foam, while Homer has a more conventional view of Zeus and Dione as the godess's parents (Barthell 31). She was chosen by Paris, the Trojan prince as the most beautiful over Hera and Athena. It appears that she bribed him into saying this by offering the love of the most beautiful woman in the world. At the time, Helen of Troy ? originally Helen of Sparta ? held this position, and as promised by Aphrodite, offered her love to Paris. The two eloped, after which Helen of Sparta became Helen of Troy. The consequence was the Trojan War, where Aphrodite remained loyal to Paris (Barthell 33)."
