An analysis of Le Corbusier’s “Le Villa La Roche-Jeanneret” ! Le Corbusier’s modernist residence which was built in Paris‚ 1923‚ has become one of the most widely recognized examples of what could be argued as a residential home‚ a project often considered as the pivotal point of an architect’s career. Designing and building a personal dwelling allows the architects freedom to manifest their sense of individuality‚ and in Corbusier’s case‚ the opportunity to build the ultimate modernist home with
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for the sake of a justified end. In 2010‚ the pharmaceutical company Roche came under fire from Traidos Bank‚ the Berne Declaration‚ Greenpeace‚ and other critics for its policy of testing an organ transplantation drug called CellCept in China. CellCept is a drug designed to “prevent the rejection of transplanted organs”‚ and has been used successfully in many countries around the world. In order to market CellCept in China‚ Roche needed regulatory approval that would only be given after the completion
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likelihood of illness. Used as a treatment (if taken promptly after the onset of symptoms)‚ it may significantly reduce the duration and severity of illness. As the world’s health officials prepare for a pandemic of fatal bird flu‚ the Swiss drug giant Roche may have the most important ingredient of all: the antiviral drug Tamiflu. That is a lot of responsibility considering that bird flu is often fatal and a viable vaccine is not yet available. (1) The largest‚ most devastating outbreak of an infectious
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: Explain how utilitarianism might provide a defense for Roche and how a rights-based ethic might instead condemn Roche’s drug trials in China. Which of these two approaches is stronger or more reasonable? Explain the reasons for your answer. Answer 1: Utilitarianism is as a view that holds that actions and policies should be evaluated on the basis of the benefits and costs they will impose on society. A utilitarian would argue that Roche was respecting the Chinese laws by first testing the drugs
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Advantages and risks of acquiring the other 44% Roche is seeking to acquire 44% of Genentech in addition to 56% that it has already owned. Owning 100% of Genentech can help Roche to strengthen itself and exploit Genentech’s resources. First‚ the old model that allowed Roche to develop and commercialize Genentech’s products outside the U.S is not valid anymore; if Roche and Genentech merge‚ Roche can share in Genentech’s intellectual property. Second‚ if Roche’s and Genentech’s operations are combined
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mean: ‘‘The job of the CIO is to provide organizational and strategic flexibility’’?23 CASE STUDY 1-1 ROCHE’S NEW SCIENTIFIC METHOD For years‚ the Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche Group worked hard to create an ultra-competitive culture that pitted scientific teams against one another in fighting for scarce resources. Roche had believed that this culture was instrumental in creating such blockbuster drugs as Valium and Librium. But‚ on the downside‚ this approach made it almost impossible for scientists
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“The Founding Fathers: A Reform Caucus in Action” by John P. Roche a. What four factors does the author provide as reason for the success of the Constitutional Convention? The four factors that Roche provided as reasons for the success of the Constitutional Convention were first George Washington’s involvement. George Washington was considered an American “father figure”‚ and his reputation was prestigious. Second‚ the Founding Fathers’ energy‚ leadership talents‚ and their communication network
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Q1. Explain how utilitarian might prove a defence for Roche and how a rights-based ethic might instead condemn Roche’s drug trails in China. A. According to the Utilitarian Ethics point of view that support the benefits of greater number of people compare to the loss of fewer people or supports the idea that gives happiness to the majority. As far as this case is considered utilitarian does support Roche’s drug tests on transplant patient because the test helps the company to create medicines like
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signed the complete version of the Constitution (Norton‚ 187). This feat marked the beginning of a new period for the United States. The Constitution signified the zenith of “constitutionalism” brought to life by accomplished democratic reformers (Roche‚ 154). And even Benjamin Franklin doubted if any other convention could have done any better (Brands‚ 115). Thus‚ the Constitution represented an accomplishment for the people like no other of its time. An aspect to the Founding Father’s intent
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development. The main characters Cheryl and April‚ who are Métis‚ grew up in an environment where they were not accepted by their foster parents‚ society‚ and relationships. These two sisters experience a tough life when faced with the people surrounding them. April and Cheryl both equally face discrimination inside and outside of their homes. However‚ the both react differently through their actions and words; April approaches the situation calmly‚ while Cheryl is defendant of her heritage. The
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