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Religiousness and Piety in Moliere’s “Tartuffe” Essay Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Main body 3. Conclusion 4. Bibliography Introduction “Tartuffe” is now viewed by many literary critics as one of the most prominent works by the famous French playwright, Moliere. It is worth mentioning that when this play was set on stage, it was immediately subjected to heavy criticism for its alleged immorality and even blasphemy. The author attempted to remove a ban and even wrote a petition to the King Luis XIV, asking the monarch to protect him and his play, but his efforts were to no purpose (Roland Racevskis, 88). The main reason why “Tartuffe” was banished was its satire, aimed against clergy, courtiers, and subsequently absolute monarchy. Certainly, throughout the play, the author never explicitly expresses his opinion about the Church or the King, but it can be easily deduced from the development of the plot and especially the main characters such as Tartuffe and Orgon. Main body First, it is of the crucial importance for us to discuss Molieres views on comedy, and particularly its goals. In the preface to “Tartuffe”, the author argues that the main task of comedy or art in general is to eradicate the vices of the society, including hypocrisy (Moliere, 5). It should be taken into consideration that in the foreword, the playwright stresses the word “innocent”, which means that, in his opinion, “Tartuffe” should not be regarded as something subversive or outrageous. It turns out that the then French society, in particular, its elite did not share his views on this issue. In this regard, we should analyze the main character of the play, Tartuffe. It should be pointed out that Moliere makes the reader to look at him though the eyes of other characters, such as for instance, Orgon, Damis, Madame Pernelle. As the play progresses, it becomes more and more evident that Tartuffe is a hypocritical person, though able to seem very pious. All his actions are aimed at achieving benefit. Moliere does not attack religion or piety and he makes it very clear in this play, he says, There is a vast difference, so it seems to me, Between true piety and hypocrisy, How do you fail to see it, may I ask (Moliere, 1, 5, 14-16) Therefore, it is quite possible for us to say Moliere does not criticize religion or religiousness, instead of it, the author derides people, who only wear the mask of these virtues. Nevertheless, the Catholic Church perceived this comedy as the defiance to its rule. Moreover, many courtiers, who had immense influence on the King believed that this play had posed an implicit threat to their domination, thus they took an active part in persecution of Moliere and his work. These words of Cleante are addressed to Orgon, the head of the house; who is entirely captivated by Tartuffe. This man cannot make independent decisions without a prompt of his “faithful” adviser. In addition to that, he ignores the admonitions of his relatives and friends whom he accuses of impiety and free-thinking (Moliere, 26). According to him, such personal trait can only read to moral corruption. His attitude towards freethinking clearly indicates that he is somewhat backward person, or at least unable to accept the opinion, different from his own. To a certain degree, Cleantes words are an appeal to the King Luis XIV, who was surrounded many people, only imitating piety and religiousness. Molieres play aroused a burst of indignation because it condemned the vices of the then French society, particular it touched upon the clergy and courtiers. Cleante accuses Orgon of ignorance and says, So Ive been told by dupes like you Being blind, youd make all others blind as well (Moliere, 1, 5, 1-2) It should be borne in mind that that Tartuffe also has a low view of his master, whom he can easily manipulate. He is accustomed to the fact that his words are accepted on faith. He is sheltered in this house only out of mercy, but with time passing, he begins to influence Orgon. Finally, he intends to rob the protagonist of his wife, his house, and his money, but his plot is unmasked and Tartuffe is arrested. The head of the house, Orgon, does not appear a very bright person; he constantly turns a blind eye to the warnings of people, surrounding him. To some extent, the protagonist is the indirect reference to the French monarch. The king did not forgive Moliere this character because he recognized himself in Orgon (Gerry Mccarthy, 33). In his petition, the author asks the king to defend this play from censure. He says, “I must no longer think of making comedies if the tartuffes have the upper hand;” (Moliere,). Conclusion Thus, having analyzed the play “Tartuffe” by Moliere, we can arrive at the conclusion that it is mostly directed against false religiousness and piety that were so widespread at the time the author wrote his play. Moreover, it is a subtle satire against the King Luis XIV, who did not saw many hypocritical people, reminding Tartuffe, in his court. Bibliography Gerry Mccarthy. “The Theatres of Moliaere” Routledge, 2002. Molière, Richard Wilbur. “Tartuffe: Comedy in Five Acts, 1669” Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1961. Roland Racevskis. “Time and Ways of Knowing under Louis XIV: Moliere, Sevigne, Lafayette”. Bucknell University Press, 2003. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The Restaurants Chain Tim Hortons and Its Business Model Essay Executive summary Tim Hortons, the Canadian restaurant’s chain, is going to penetrate to the US market. The analysis of the peculiarities of the American market is an essential part of the strategy development. It is recommended to use the adjusted strategy with co-branding and entering the new market niches. Background The same business model of Tim Hortons that has been applied in Canada would hardly be successful in the United States. The main reason for this is the strong competition from the side of similar companies such as Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, and even McDonalds. The idea has made the business model of Tim Hortons stand out in the Canadian market. However, this will not be the case in the US where companies with similar ideas have already taken their market shares. The market of the foreign country has its own peculiarities ranging from the customer’s mentality and preferences to the legal requirements and national features of running the business. That is why although the business model has been successful in Canada, it needs changes to fit the requirements of the market in the United States. Statement of Problem Tim Hortons should find an effective strategy for penetration to the American market. Situation Analysis The US market is characterized by myriad small cafes. The conditions of the perfect competition make it harder to earn profits in the long-run. In order to compete successfully, Tim Hortons plans to acquire prime locations, cooperate with local companies in the field of co-branding, to go upscale targeting new market segment, and to launch its brand taking into account the preferences of local consumers in order to break new ground. Analysis of Alternatives The effective marketing campaign should make customers interested in the product. The creation of the associations is one of the ways to attract customers’ attention. In Canada, Tim Hortons has successfully used hockey, which is considered as the national sports game of the Canadians, to attract consumers’ attention. However, in the US, this approach needs to be revised with making a different emphasis in marketing. Baseball is one of the favorite sports games of the Americans. However, it is used by Dunkin’ Donuts, one of Tim Hortons’ main competitors in the US market. As the alternative, the emphasis can be put on the movie making, comics, or other elements of the American pop culture. The movie-making, for instance, is considered as one of the traditional symbols of the United States. The company can invite Hollywood stars to participate in Tim Hortons’ advertising campaign. The design of the outlets can be also made in the style of Hollywood movies or popular comics. Although Tim Horton’s position itself as the restaurant’s network focused on value and freshness, many of its competitors also do so. The strategy of penetration to the American market of the company is based on four pillars: acquiring prime locations, co-branding, going upscale and breaking new ground. I think this strategy has the following advantages: it is adjusted to the peculiarities of the foreign market, it aims at taking the particular market niches, it repositions the brand in somewhat new image attracting customers’ attention. However, it also has its disadvantages including the fact that it is based on the high uncertainty and involves significant risks. Recommendations Taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of the suggested strategies, it is recommended to Tim Hortons to use the adjusted strategy in the US market with the particular emphasis on the creation of the customer’s associations with the American symbols. Besides, it is recommended to use the co-branding with American food chains. And last but not least, Tim Hortons should find new market niches. Implementation or Action Plan Co-branding assumes cooperation with the local food staff producers and cafes. In particular, Tim Hortons plans to cooperate with Kahala Corporation which will sell its ice cream together with Tim Hortons. This step will increase the consumers’ awareness of Tim Hortons’ own brand. Going upscale is the new approach in the Tim Hortons business model which is traditionally based on the low cost/high volume selling. In the US, the company plans to position itself in the other market segments targeting the broader audience. Breaking new ground means presenting the brand to the foreign public. In order to present it successfully, the company needs a strategy and time to find out which approach will work in a foreign country. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Qualifier 2. Rebuttal 3. Backing/support 4. Claim 5. Warrant 6. Works Cited Qualifier The much awaited Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) acted as the only qualifying factor that would avert the threats of nuclear weapon. Michael (19) notes that the use of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs), such as nuclear bombs, tends to qualify the infiltration of security threats in the United States and across the world. Hence, the nuclear weapon policy of the US can only qualify if the Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) is enforced to the letter. Rebuttal Michael (42) observes that some sections of the policy makers rebutted the need to change the current policy on nuclear use. There were those who suggested that NPR ought to have been overhauled because it was not serving the security needs of the US. However, other policy formulators indicated that selected sections of the NPR should have been amended. This kind of sharp rebuttal in terms of consensus has led to the great discourse on the United States’ declaration policy. It reached a point when clear explanations were needed on why the US had been extremely interested in controlling the nuclear policy across the world. Backing/support There were some officials within the administration who supported the need for the United States to maintain flexibility when seeking policy alternatives. On the other hand, there were those who supported the idea of ending the Cold War mentality that was initially proposed by President Obama. The latter also supported the desire to reduce the United States’ responsibility in nuclear weapon programs. The two aforementioned approaches were thought to be the most effective in addressing the possibility of nuclear war in future. In addition, it would lower the level of international conflicts and security threats that had been witnessed in the recent past. Moreover, deterring the nuclear-related conflicts was unanimously supported by both sides of the administration. It was noted that the United States’ government ought to strive always in order to avert any possibility of nuclear attack by adopting the No First Use (NFU) policy. Claim Michael (9) claims that NPR failed to optimize a vital chance when it did not adopt the No First Use (NFU) policy. If NPR would have adopted the NFU approach, it would have assisted the United States’ government to reduce its active participation in the war against the use of the nuclear weapons (Schwartz 42). The author also argues that the necessity to deter war is closely related to the threat posed by countries that attempt to use nuclear weapons for the first time. However, the author claims that it is extremely dangerous and unnecessary for the United States’ government to claim that it needs to use the nuclear weapons before other players in this field. Warrant Finally, it is warranted that if the United States’ government continue to demand the first use of nuclear weapons, it will pose more risk to the security of the world than it is currently. It should be noted that the US may already be harboring mass nuclear arsenals. Such weapons can guarantee mass destruction especially when used against their enemies who are spread across the world. Worse still, there is some significant variation in terms of nuclear weapons that have been manufactured by individual states (Schwartz 78). The First Use proposal will only create a hostile environment that is ready for war. Works Cited Michael, Gerson. “No first use.” International Security 35. 2 (2010): 7-47. Print. Schwartz, Stephen. Atomic Audit: The Costs and Consequences of U.S. Nuclear Weapons. Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution Press, 1998. Print. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
the description of a process should be precise and should contain detailed instructions on what to do in each of possible causes. This is needed to ensure that machines can read these instructions; however, logical instructions are important in processes conducted by humans, too, because they provide comprehensive and structured descriptions of workflow. Two types of logic and design tools are flowcharts and pseudocode; also, the way they work together can be discussed. Flowcharts are diagrams that present processes and workflow in detailed, step-by-step way. In these diagrams, several types of elements of a process are recognized; the main ones are activity and decision. To distinguish the former from the latter, activities are presented in rectangular boxes, while decisions are presented in diamond-shaped boxes. Each decision element has a certain number of options (usually “yes” and “no”), and activities are indicated for each of the options by connecting the decision box to an activity box with an error. Also, decisions and activities can be accompanied by comments or annotations. According to Xinogalos (2013), flowcharts have been heavily used in introductory computer science courses to explain to learners what algorithms are because flowcharts are examples of programming thinking in which processes are described with precision and without ambiguity. Pseudocode is a method of presenting the way a computer program or a different algorithm works; however, instead of being strictly structured according to the rules of a certain programming language, pseudocode is informal. Informal structuring is needed to avoid technical aspects of building algorithms and simplify the representation of a problem-solving process. When teaching about pseudocode, educators stress the logic behind breaking a process into a series of steps instead of stressing syntax standards. Pseudocode resembles codes in actual programming languages; therefore, different types of pseudocode exist that are similar to different programming languages. Pseudocode is more intelligible than machine code and intended to be read by humans rather than machines. Flowcharts and pseudocode can work together. Both are forms of presenting the task-solving process in a structured manner. However, Andrzejewska et al. (2016) found that the use of flowcharts and pseudocode can be challenging because a lot of time is needed to learn how to create them and to design them. If the task is simple, more time is spent on presenting the process of solving it in the form of a flowchart or pseudocode than the solving process itself takes. However, it can be argued that, in solving complicated tasks, flowcharts and pseudocode can be helpful because they break the process into certain steps and help problem solvers see how the process should be approached, what weaknesses exist, and how the process can be improved if there is a need for improvement. The same processes can be presented in both forms; however, flowcharts are graphical and may take a lot of space on paper (also, additional software may be needed to create them), while pseudocode is textual and takes less space but can be more confusing and less intelligible than the visual representation in a flowchart to a person who is not familiar with programming languages at all. Both flowcharts and pseudocode are methods of presenting processes in a structured manner. While the former is usually more spacious, it may also be more intelligible for some because it is visual; the latter takes less time to be built but may require more training to be mastered, used, and understood. References Andrzejewska, M., Stolińska, A., Błasiak, W., Pęczkowski, P., Rosiek, R., Rożek, B.,…Wcisło, D. (2016). Eye-tracking verification of the strategy used to analyse algorithms expressed in a flowchart and pseudocode. Interactive Learning Environments, 24 (8), 1981-1995. Xinogalos, S. (2013). Using flowchart-based programming environments for simplifying programming and software engineering processes. In Global Engineering Education Conference (pp. 1313-1322). Berlin, Germany: IEEE. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Integrating Product From a Global and Social Standpoint Case Study Main body The introduction of new products on the foreign market is a rather challenging task. It demands profound research of its nature, structure, and needs. The main task of the product manager is to implement generic marketing and product promotion. There are several strategies for the effective realization of these aspects. For example, the latest Samsung smartphone should be introduced in India. India takes third place in the world by the number of smartphone users. The Indian smartphone market grows rapidly. There is a high competition level due to the demand for this product in this country. Thus, high-quality services at adequate prices are the best stimulators for customers in India. The growth of the market is caused by technological innovations in the IT-sphere. The primary task of the efficient product manager is to make a sales forecast of the new smartphone. The most operative ways of forecasting are to analyze the sales history of a similar product, to understand the customers’ intentions and demands. Since Samsung has a stable reputation in the IT market, the latest smartphone produced by this company will provoke the interest of the consumers. An average resident of India cannot afford an expensive phone thus low cost is one of the primary criteria in their choice. More than half of smartphone owners treat access to games as one of the main advantages of these phones (Jaiswal, Sufi, & Kumar, 2015). Thus, the new advanced Samsung smartphone is a rather attractive product for Indian consumers. It creates a favorable social environment for the integration of the new product. We can conclude that smartphone is in demand in the Indian market. It facilitates the work of the new product manager in the determination of the entry strategy (Dayal-Gulati & Jain, 2010). The first step in introducing the new phone to the Indian customers is to interview them about the characteristic options of the product they are ready to buy this commodity. Then, analyze its characteristics and determine all the strengths and weaknesses of the product. From the global viewpoint, it is one of the best ways to introduce a new product successfully. The most advantageous features of our smartphone are its high quality and availability, so these points should become the motto of our advertising campaign. It should be one of the first stages of the product-development process. The consumers should understand clearly the functional differences between a new smartphone model and its previous version. After this, the product manager should inform the Indian customers about the distinctive features of a new model of the smartphone. It should be specified what options make it better than its analogs: battery capacity, screen size, camera resolution, and design. The fierce competition in the Indian market demands good advertisement of the product. Memorable advertisements of a new product should be everywhere: in social networks, in the streets, in the shops. Conclusion One of the main issues of product management is rapidly changing consumers’ demands. The most significant part of the campaign is to adapt the existing strategies in India. It is not difficult because there is a stable basis for the realization of Samsung products and services in India (Zahid, 2013). The main difficulty in the introduction of the latest smartphone in India is that Indian consumers do not have any information about a new model. Thus, the main goal of the product manager will be to inform the buyers. Samsung mobile phones gained wide popularity among Indian consumers, so, the image of the company in this country is favorable to succeed in the Indian market. It is the opportunity to compare the effectiveness of basic principles of marketing in India and in the USA. Reference Dayal-Gulati, A., & Jain, D. (2010). Winning strategies for the Indian market . Evanston, Ill.: Northwestern University Press. Jaiswal, K. S., Sufi, S. Md., & Kumar, V. (2015). New Product Sales Forecasting in the Smart Phone Business: a Comparative Study of Present Methods. International Journal of Innovations & Advancement in Computer Science , 4(1), 159-168. Zahid, I. (2013). Product management . Philadelphia, Pa.: Xlibris Corp. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The narrator of the play, Antonio Salieri, tells a story of meeting a young Composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and becoming his rival, which would lead to Mozart’s death. He returns the audience from 1825 to the 1780s when the two men first met. Salieri was a respectable composer serving the Austrian Emperor, but he was ambitious and wanted to become famous. However, Mozart, a child prodigy, arrives in Vienna – his music is beautiful, although his behavior is childish (1). Salieri makes it his life’s mission to ruin Mozart’s life, using his power and connections. In the end, Salieri succeeds in poisoning Mozart’s career, family, and health, but he recognizes that he has been poisoned by envy as well. Three Characters in a Play There are many characters in this play, but the two main ones are Salieri and Mozart, and the Emperor of Austria is another fascinating figure. The first character is Antonio Salieri – he tells the story from his memory and point of view. He is an older man who is recognized in the city by other respectable men, but his music is not considered a genius. The second character is Mozart, who is young, flamboyant, and energetic, while his compositions are imaginative and enchanting. His behavior is what affects his success in finding pupils and working at the court (1). The third character is Joseph II, the Emperor of Austria. He is not very bright, as he does not understand when Mozart insults him or other people. The First Scene The chosen scene from the first act is Mozart presenting the idea for his opera about a harem. The background has a throne and adornments that look like the royal court’s palace. Mozart, Salieri, the emperor, and his lords are all dressed in coats, waistcoats, and breeches – all clothes have beautiful patterns. Everyone but Mozart and Salieri is wearing white wigs; the two composers have long hair tied in a ponytail. Salieri is dressed in black, which sets him apart from other characters. Mozart is wearing a red sachet that also draws attention to him. The men are discussing Mozart’s new music, and Mozart tries to interest the emperor in his work. Criticizing the operas that do not honestly represent love, Mozart exclaims, “not male sopranos screeching and stupid couples rolling their eyes… All that absurd Italian nonsense!” (2). The Emperor, his followers, and Salieri act appalled and offended by the young composer demeaning a well-beloved traditional narrative. The Second Scene The second scene is a dialogue between Mozart and his wife, Constanze Weber. The characters sit in the dark at a table that has Mozart’s notes and a single glass and a bottle. Mozart is wearing a dirty white shirt, and Constanze has a thick woolen shawl around her because their house does not have firewood to keep them warm (3). The young composer is sick, and he is coughing; however, he continues to compose. Constanze blames their misfortune on Mozart’s father and reveals that she was burning his letters to them because he hated her. She says, “What a blaze, remember… all those old papers going up! Well, my dear, all those old papers were just your father’s letters, that’s all” (3). Mozart is shocked to find out that his wife hated his father. He was convinced that she liked him, and this revelation makes him drop his quill and stand from the table, yelling for his wife to stop. Overall Reaction to Play Overall, I enjoyed the play, Amadeus, because it shows an interesting interpretation of the events that surrounded one of the most famous composers in history. It shows Mozart’s life through the eyes of Salieri and shows how envy can affect both the object of it and the person feeling it. Salieri’s path leads him to regret his every decision, but he cannot undo his harm to Mozart. It teaches that recognition and talent do not always go hand in hand, although true genius will be recognized at some point. The play is tragic, but it has many funny moments as well, making it entertaining and exciting to watch. Sources 1. Marin Shakespeare Company. n.d. Amadeus: Story of the Play . Web. 2. Amadeus Part 1 . n.d. Web. 3. Amadeus Part 2 . n.d. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Love and Relationship Essay The word ‘love’ is observed to have distinct meanings in various settings and contexts. Different people from various cultural settings would tend to have different perceptions about love. Generally, love refers to some kind of inexplicable feeling which is felt by people towards others, probably those of the opposite sex. Relationship on the other hand would refer to the condition of people being connected or associated with each other. We have all experienced love at one moment of life, but it is as though there is still much we don’t know about love itself. Humans have always asked inexplicable questions about love such as, “Why do we fall in love?” or “What makes us love others?” We may not necessarily have perfect answers for all the questions regarding love but there is no doubt that we have been closer to the right answers for most of these questions through the perception of psychologists. For instance, according to love psychologists, the reason as to why we fall in love will depend on our minds. The way our minds perceive love is what comes out to us as love. Sometimes, these perceptions may match with the perceptions of another person and in that case love is certain to be realized. Different groups of people have different views about love. Some communities would see it as something that would be contained in the eyes while others just associate it with blood thus the observations ‘love is in the eyes of the beholder’ and ‘blood is thicker than water’ respectively. However, some aspects in life have come up to disqualify these perceptions, making people to search for other alternative explanations. For instance, let us consider the situation of blind people. Does their incapability to see hinder them from loving? More importantly, if love was really contained in the blood, will there be any cases concerning lost identities in life as we can see today? Having asked ourselves these questions, it would be easy for us to appreciate the psychological view of love that is determined by our minds as the perfect answer to most of the questions we frequently ask ourselves regarding love. The issue of love and what makes people fall in love has been a subject of debate all over the world for a very long time. There may never be false love as some thinkers would observe, but we are all informed of the many uncertainties associated with love nowadays. Think of someone who is strolling down the street without any specific focus or intention then suddenly, he bumps on a lady and it happens they fall in love at the first sight. How can this situation be explained? There is no other perfect manner we can explain this but through the ‘idea of the mind.’ What had just happened between the two people would depend on their brains. Single people; ones who are not in any relationship will always be in hunt for love and if someone fitting their criteria crosses their path, they will definitely be attracted to them and these feelings would trigger love instantly. The person in this example fell in love with the lady she met on the street owing to the opportunistic perceptions of his mind that he was single and he needed a lover. This is just what happens to many people in this world as far as love is concerned. As it would be observed, most people would appear to be crazy in love at the beginning of their relationship. This however is likely to change over the time and that fire would fade away as they continue seeing each other. They can even start having feelings of hate against each other. This is another stand which can be used to justify the hypothesis in this argument. Most of the times, humans are misguided by their minds to make instant choices about love, instead of taking their time to think of the possible outcomes which are likely to arise later. This way, they end up making the wrong choices in what can be termed as ‘rushed love.’ This is a misunderstood situation that would be characterized by arguments and hate against each other come in the future. To avoid such situations, psychologists have observed a number of factors for people to consider before thinking of falling in love. First of all, we should try to establish a checklist about the things we expect to see in our future lovers and some of the aspects which can apply in the checklist might include behavior, appearance, and education. A checklist is more likely to guide us to the right people thus sparing us future disappointments in relationships. Through the observations of this topic, we get to learn the benefits of psychology in helping us come into terms with some behaviors and processes of life. Through psychology, we can gain practical benefits regarding various aspects of life. Psychology is always certain to offer satisfying answers to most of the questions we may frequently ask ourselves about many things facing us in our daily lives. For instance, in the above case concerning love psychology would provide the right answers and the perfect guideline on how to go about it without regrets. This would help people make the right decisions thus avoiding future disappointments. In this case, we should see the capability of psychology in giving us the perfect guideline about sensitive issues of life. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Subway Company’s Expansion Management Issues Essay By the time Subway became extremely popular with American customers, the company’s management had already reflected on the idea of international expansion to attract an even bigger target audience. However, once they started the process of expansion, they were primarily focused on introducing Subway restaurants to English-speaking states such as the UK and Canada. Moreover, the company’s management only considered opening the restaurants where they were welcomed at the time. Hence, the first issue they faced during the expansion was the low density of stores across the states, which was inefficient for Subway logistics. To address the problem, the decision was made to negotiate with local management on the matter of opening more restaurants in the area, as the local customers were already familiar with the network’s concept. After expanding to other English-speaking countries, the company’s management decided to open restaurants in other areas. However, the major issue in terms of the expansion was the notion of cultural diversity, which concerned language and food habits. To deal with the problem, Subway directors decided to expand the core menu of the restaurant with culturally-specific food while retaining the basic product – sandwiches (“Subway international expansion,” n.d.). For the sake of efficiency, the company decided to create a position of regional directors across the globe for them to collect all the necessary data, such as customer surveys and basic information about the area. By hiring regional directors, Subway also managed to resolve the issue of legal differences and supply lines. Finally, after the expansion, the management faced the problem of communication between the restaurants all over the world. To solve this, they introduced a system of training programs for local managers. Reference Subway international expansion [Video file]. (n.d.). Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
However, I have observed some of the symptoms highlighted by Colquitt, et al, (2009) including burn-out and stress-related behavior. There are also occasions and complaints of job apathy and depersonalization among some workers, which might pass as withdrawal behaviors. Some of these behaviors can be looked at through the reflections on justice perceptions (Colquitt, et al, 2009). This has mainly been reflected through some of these workers’ attitudes, and demeanor which hints strongly at a possible existence of psychological distress. From what I have observed, I might guess that matters to do with remuneration and interpersonal justice are involved in the apparent withdrawal behaviors observed. My workplace has a functional human resource department and a separate welfare system that is charged with overseeing the comfort of employees. The structure of the operation is such that a private desk was established where sensitive matters that might affect the operation of workers are handled. The human resource and welfare work together to search and rescue cases of discomfort and withdrawal. Cascio, (2005) has argued that this is one way through which retention of the workforce might be guaranteed. Retention of the workforce he added lessens the organization’s hassle of hiring for replacement while at the same time promoting the growth of skill, excellence, and leadership. This is sometimes done through monthly questionnaires which require the workers to appraise the work environment. This appraisal process includes the evaluation of the management so that quick adjustments are done to guarantee comfort and performance. Routine bonding parties are also organized occasionally with the intention of promoting healthy interpersonal relationships within the organization. I feel that the withdrawal behaviors might benefit from diversity and generational differences. An environment of diversity has the psychological import of lowering mental congestion. This system of differences works by reducing monotony, which studies have blamed for the rise of mental tensions that result from stress, tension, and burnout (Cascio, 2005). Workers who appreciate variety will most likely develop a personal attachment at the workplace because the effect of diversity will work through psychology by uniting them to the environment, (Pless, 2004). When this happens a homely environment is created and the attitude towards work will adjust automatically to more productive levels. My workplace has encouraged an open-door policy where the concerns and welfare of the workers are supreme. The recent past has also seen reviews in the administrative structures where the management team is sourced from within the organization instead of being sought from outside. This system has had the effect of hastening upward mobility in the company’s ranks. Besides, the system has also increased performance since promotions are more predictable and based purely on merit. Systems in which promotional structures and rewards of excellence exist are more likely to retain their staff than systems that operate a closed policy of rewards, (Tetteh, 2008). Another effect of the implementation of this transparent reward system is that it solves the problem of psychological distress. Studies have found that the transparency in rewards and the promotional system has a direct proportion to stress mitigation. The functioning of such a system is anchored on the promotion of the interpersonal and informational justice systems. References Cascio, F. W. (2005). Managing human resources: production, quality of work life . New York: McGraw-Hill. Colquitt et al, (2009). Organizational Behavior: Essentials for Improving Performance and Commitment . New York: McGraw-Hill. Pless, N.M., & Maak, T. (2004). Building an inclusive diversity culture: Principles, processes and practices. Journal of Business Ethics, 54(2), 129 – 147. Web. Tetteh, V.A. (2008). Diversity in the workplace. Research Starters, 1-15. (B). Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Discuss how you think you might react to seeing such a question. Do you think your reaction would be similar to others? Why or why not? Finding a question in a job application form that requires one to check if they are female, male, or other is a shocking question. I would be shocked to find the ‘other’ option for such a question because society is yet to be introduced to the ‘other’ sex. It is apparent that the majority of the people in society are either male or female. It would be expected that the ‘other’ sex would be comprised of hermaphrodites or transgender people. This question is based on the biological sex of the applicant, and it indicates that the job market is ready to accept the third gender. Employers are actively adapting to the presence of transgender members of society. Finding the ‘other’ option on an application form would also be shocking for me because it would mean that the employer is ready to be acquainted with the gender orientation of the applicants. It would also be an indication that probably there are transgender employees in the organization, and this would raise my curiosity to meet them because I have never had an encounter with a transgendered person. Not everyone would react like I would because modern society has already been subjected to the idea of the existence of the third gender. Many people are acquainted with the existence of transgender people, and there is a significant number of transgender people who have proudly declared their sex. There is a possibility that the majority of the people would be perplexed by the availability of an option for the third gender. There are many males and females that have changed their sex, and they form the third gender. It is an ethical consideration for employers to provide this option, but it is bound to shock many people before society gets used to it. Research finds that, overall, men display greater levels of sexual drive, desire, and interest than do women. Why might this difference exist from both nature and nurture perspectives? Men display greater levels of sexual drive because their sexual desire is derived from their thoughts, whereas the desire of women for sex is a function of the environmental setting. It is apparent that men have a stronger sex drive than their female counterparts because they are more straightforward than females. Males will ask for sex from women anytime, and in any place, but women can only ask for sex when the environment suits their desires. Sex with women is oriented toward the comfort associated with the environment. The context of the sexual encounter is the most important aspect for most women, but the men do not look into the context of the sexual encounter. It is also apparent that men think about sex more than women. A woman could go out on a date with a man and fail to think about sex, but men always think about sex when they are on a date with any woman. Men have a need for sex more than their women counterparts, and it is also clear that the issue of prostitution is propagated from the fact that men require sex more than women, and they are ready to pay for it. The fact that women are more likely to abstain from sex than men is affirmed by nuns. Nuns are highly likely to live without sex than their male counterparts. Men are also raised to become more aggressive than females, and society has been led to the belief that men should always be the ones asking for sex from females. This means that more men are inclined toward asking for sex than women in a relationship. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The basic apprehension of another individual as an object results in the probability of identifying their personal presence. When another person is a probable object and not a subject, then his or her presence should be attainable. A person’s presence should lead to essential relationships with other people (Sartre, 1966). Classical beliefs accurately state that every perceived human being refers to something that essentially warrants their probability. It is incorrect to state that people can live independently. My perception of a human being as a probable object does not rely on people’s consciousness in order to be accurate. When I interact with a person, I do it on a one-on-one correlation basis. This is regardless of whether that person is considered to be obscure or inexpressible by virtue of intuition or not. My perception of another person does not rely on society’s perspective of that person. Nonetheless, the way another person behaves determines the daily reality of how society perceives this or that person (Wittrock & Hedstrom, 2009). Sartre argues that the world has no consistency by virtue of our diverse discernment concerning each other as objects. The temporal and spatial perceptions determine how a person is defined by the world as an object. This particular nature of objectivity is designated by a person’s reference towards another human being. When an individual is referred to as a perceived object by another human being, then the most important relationship between the two should be equally based on the premise of being present to each other as subjects. The concept of a human being subject to one another generates the perception of self-realization in sociology. An individual is characterized by his or her relationship with the world and by the relationship with oneself. This forms the binary oppositions between others and oneself. A human being is an object to the world, which establishes the central course. A human being is also a subject that is revealed to oneself for the purposes of self-consciousness. There is human degradation if one is only recognized as an object and not as a subject. My long term point of view of the subject that I have a perception of may be replaced by the object that I perceive of as well. The variances of objectivity and subjectivity generate the dynamics of sociology. My preliminary relationship with another person is not only an absent reality designed on the substantial presence of an object in my world. It also forms the concrete relationship that I daily encounter. There should be implications to illustrate the essential relationship that shapes the foundation of any theory concerning the perceptions of another person in the society. When another person practices the ideology of perception, then I should be able to give explanations of the perspective of that person’s point of view. We cannot make perceptions concerning the world and simultaneously capture the point of view regarding ourselves because it either has to be one or the other. To have a perception is to have a viewpoint, and to capture the point of view is to be cognisant of being looked at. The manifestation of the eyes is an accurate reference of oneself (1966). References Sartre, J. P. (1966). ‘The Look’ in Being and Nothingness . Washington Square, NY. Wittrock, B., & Hedstrom P. (2009). Frontiers in Sociology . Leiden, Boston: Brill Publishers. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
However, as the war progressed, the number of casualties and the horrors of the war action prompted small groups of people to form an opposition to the popular opinions. Later on, the small anti-war movement grew into a larger one, gaining the support of the many citizens in the United States. The anti-war movement in the United States was successful in helping change the course of events. Over time, the anti-war movement grew stronger and gained the support of many Americans, including a large number of college students. For example, Backderf describes the events of the 1970s, where on May 4th, the students protested against the war. The National Guard used guns against these citizens, and therefore, several people were injured and even killed. In general, in his graphic novel, Backderf describes how the National Guard used force at first to stop a protest of local truck drivers in Kent and then moved on to attack the unarmed college students who protested against the war. This novel shows that the anti-war movement was primarily supported by the young citizens, while the politicians decided to use the National Guard to suppress the protests. Hence, the leaders of the state were inclined to continue the warfare, perhaps because withdrawing the armed forces from Vietnam would be viewed as a defeat. On the other hand, the young citizens supported the freedom of the Vietnamese to defend themselves in a national war. One of the reasons why the government used the National Guard against the protestors was because their movement was becoming increasingly popular, which would require the former to change their strategy. In the “Letters Home from Vietnam,” the author is a young man aged 18 or 19 years old who describes his experience at war to his sister. In the first few lines, he mentions that the majority of his colleagues are injured or dead, and all of them are as young as he is. This shows another reason why the anti-war movement gained popularity across the United States since the majority of the soldiers were young. Instead of going to college and experiencing life, they were drafted and sent to Vietnam. On the other hand, some of these letters explain why despite the strong anti-war movement, some Americans still supported the continuation of the war. For example, one soldier wrote the following: “Some people wonder why Americans are in Vietnam. The way I see the situation, I would rather fight to stop communism in South Vietnam than in Kincaid, Humbolt Blue Mound, or Kansas City.” Thus, these letters help one understand both sides of the debate and see how the anti-war movement has helped change the course of events in the Vietnam war. The fact that some Americans supported the war in Vietnam as they feared that this was the only way of stopping communism that could later affect the United States also shows why the anti-war movement emerged initially. Some of the activists were opposed to the Cold War and warfare in general and did not see a point in engaging in such an action abroad. Hence, the main struggle of this movement was raising awareness about warfare, and its consequences since the Americans supporting this war believed that it was a manifestation of freedom. The communists, if they were to take over Vietnam, would threaten the freedoms of the local people and would attempt to spread their ideology further. The anti-war movement supporters, therefore, aimed to explain freedom from another perspective and to show that engaging in warfare was the opposite of what the Americans as citizens valued. The college protests described by Backderf showcase another stage of the anti-war movement, where the middle-class families and students who were drafted at the age of 18 took notice of the events. Mainly, the students were forced to go into the military with little preparation and were sent directly to the battlefield. In contrast to this, the legal age for when a person was allowed to drink alcohol was 21, which was a great discrepancy. Hence, there were several issues that propelled people to be involved in the anti-war movement. Although at first it was initialed by individuals who did not support the ideology of war or Cold War in general, later students and middle-class families joined the movement. They supported the anti-war protests because of the many casualties that happened in Vietnam and because their children, aged 18 and older, were forced to participate in the warfare. All in all, the movement has been successful in changing the course of the war and America’s involvement in it. Mainly, the protestors helped raise awareness about the horrors of the war and the discrepancies in the views of freedom and involvement in another state’s national war. Additionally, college students and their family members supported the anti-war protests because young individuals were forced to be drafted. Works Cited Eric Foner. Give Me Liberty! : an American History, OSU Brief 6th Ed. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2020. Derf Backderf. Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio . New York: Abrams Comicarts, 2020. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Racial Equality Should Not Be Difficult Essay After hearing about the events happening in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and in some other Southern American cities, I decided to form my own six words about race. They are: “Racial equality should not be difficult”. The process of segregation in some schools, described as a natural happening, truly is not normal. To my mind, it is a harmful and unreasonable process that leads to social degeneration of some areas. The question of racism and segregation has been bothering the American society and the society of the whole world for generations. A certain progress was achieved in this field over the last several decades, yet, there are still unresolved issues that bother various ethnic groups. For years people of color have been fighting for their rights in the white societies. Several decades ago the world’s society started to understand and admit the equality between all people. Segregation happening in some American schools nowadays does not only slow people down on their way towards complete equality, it also reverses this process and erases some of the achievements our society has made through all this time. To my mind, racial equality should not be difficult. The United States of America is one of the most multinational countries of the world, most children from the early age are taught to treat all people according to who they are, not how they look. The fact that since childhood people are taught to live and interact in a diverse society on a daily basis and deal with cultural differences without discriminating or offending others has made a great positive impact on the development of equality in people’s minds. Re-segregation leads to isolated existence of people of different ethnicities, it results in the appearance of judgments and prejudices. If this process continues and becomes wider, our society might come back to the way it used to be years ago. The fact that the desire to isolate, divide and segregate still exists today in some parts of our country means that the people’s minds are not open towards tolerance and equality. The nature of humans is to fear and reject most of changes. Unfortunately, in some States people are still stuck within the old-fashioned ways of thinking. The stereotypes can be overcome, the prejudices can be defeated, but for this to work the prejudiced parts of the society need to be willing to see the good sides of the changes. The roots and causes of modern segregation have to be examined and new techniques of dealing with them have to be worked out. The racial equality in the whole world should not be difficult. And it is not, as soon as people open their minds and stop thinking in frames and dogmas. Equality is a natural thing. It has always existed. Segregation and division were invented by people. Human minds are brilliant and full of amazing abilities. One of them is the ability to judge, this ability brings a lot of good, but it also can cause some harm. Inequality is one of the unproductive sets of beliefs artificially designed by humans, initially, in a society with old-fashioned perceptions and morals it had an explanation. These days inequality is nothing but an ancient and pointless stereotype, a rudiment that is an empty shell with no contents and no meaning. Therefore, in the moment when people open their minds and start listening to their hearts, the racial equality stops being difficult to achieve. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
George McClellan, The US General and Leader Essay Table of Contents 1. Introduction: The Man, Who Won at Losing 2. The Napoleon of Ohio 3. The Crash and the Following Demise: The Peninsula Campaign 4. Transformative Leadership at Its Best 5. Guided by Devotion 6. Conclusion: Shunned, Yet Not Forgotten 7. Works Cited Introduction: The Man, Who Won at Losing Being a leader is often viewed as the ultimate goal by a number of people; however, taking leadership means accepting a lot of responsibilities. Leaders are not resistant to making mistakes, and the case of General McClellan is a graphic example of that. The very persona of General McClellan is often viewed as controversial due to his infamous retreat in the course of the Peninsula Campaign and his role in the Civil War; however, he still should be considered a nominee for the title of the greatest generals of the United States, since, being a scapegoat for the most part, he managed to take victory at the Battle of South Mountain and literally destroy General Lee’s troops during the Battle of Antietam, which makes him one of the most underrated historic personalities of the century and one of the leaders to look up to. The Napoleon of Ohio First and most obvious, George McClellan doubtlessly was a professional strategist. Despite the few misfortunes, which he had on several occasions, a number of his endeavors to design a perfect winning approach were crowned with success. The Ohio Campaign and the so-called Anaconda Plan happened to be a major success, which gave McClellan the title of the “Napoleon of the present war” (Arnold and Wiener 131). The Crash and the Following Demise: The Peninsula Campaign It would be pointless to turn a blind eye to the fact that the Peninsula Campaign led to a series of retreats and the following defeat of the army. Indeed, in a retrospect, the implications of the actions taken by General McClellan left much to be desired – the campaign was clearly lost; however, to his credit, the effects were not as devastating to the U.S. Army as they could have. Whether it was by a mere stroke of luck or due to McClellan’s tactic skills, the army left the field with little to no battle scars (Rafuse 474). Transformative Leadership at Its Best In fact, some good did come out of the general’s strategic mistakes – as the existing records show, the rumors about his misfortunes were spread especially widely among the enemies in order to have them unprepared to face McClellan’s tactical genius. More to the pint, McClellan may not have been the best strategist ever, yet he was, probably, the first general to consider enhancement of trustworthy relationships with soldiers. To be more exact, McClellan can be viewed as the first leader to consider the principle of the transformative leadership approach, i.e., influencing the soldiers’ battle enthusiasm by setting an example of his own. McClellan put incredible trust into each and every of his soldiers, and they responded with devotion: “The moment for action has arrived, and I know that I can trust in you to save our country” (Regan, Newton and Pluskat 41). Guided by Devotion In a way, the fact that McClellan still continued pursuing his goal of being an excellent governor of army and generating perfect strategies for triumphing in the battles despite the shunning that he received for his early mistakes is very fascinating. It would have been much easier to thrown down the arms and accept the stigma of a failure, yet McClellan never even considered retreating as an option – like a powerful machine, he led his troops to victory despite knowing that he would, probably, not receive the credit for it. The fact that he selflessly devoted his life to bringing victory to the country is what makes him a hero. Conclusion: Shunned, Yet Not Forgotten Even though General McClellan made a major failure at the very start of his career in the U.S. army, he still should be considered a hero worth making an example of. Not only did he continue to provide his services to the United States Army, taking a number of challenging tasks and completing them, but also never raised the issue concerning his reputation as a poor leader. Works Cited Arnold, James J. and Roberta Wiener. American Civil War: The Essential Reference Guide. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO. 2011. Print. Rafuse, Ethan S. McClellan’s War: The Failure of Moderation in the Struggle for the Union. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press. 2005. Print. Regan, Timothy J., David C. Newton and Kenneth J. Pluskat. The Lost Civil War Diaries: The Diaries of Corporal Timothy J. Regan. Bloomington, IN: Trafford Publishing. 2003. Print. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Student Cross-Cultural Activism in Social Media Essay Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Main body 3. Conclusion 4. References Introduction Social media changed how people of all ages can reach out to each other and collaborate to promote specific causes. For example, the campaign “Am I Suspicious?” asked people to question their prejudiced judgment of young Black men (CourtScrub, 2012). Another movement that dealt with racism was the hashtag #StudentBlackOut, an initiative created by the Black Liberation Collective (Brown, 2015). Main body The principal aim of this project was to demand better rights for Black students on university campuses. In this case, the hashtag was used on various platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to foster discussion and raise awareness about the challenges that young Black people faced while attending school. The most recent example of student activism was the Never Again movement which followed the school shooting in Parkland, FL (Witt, 2018). With the hashtag #NeverAgain, students protesting for stricter gun control rights and the survivors of the incident shared their stories. The effects of these campaigns rely on social media to some extent. It is clear that online platforms contributed to the increase in awareness– hashtags are a simple way of sorting information and disseminating it to the public. They also show that many people are invested in the problem and want to see it solved. However, it is arguable that social media has only positive effects on activism. It may also lead to some people engaging on platforms but not doing anything else to help. Nonetheless, the overall outcome is that the issues are highlighted quickly and effectively on social media, leading to further press coverage and the public’s rising interest (Witt, 2018). Conclusion This learning shows that engagement should be meaningful to encourage people to change. Student activism is well-organized and collaborative – a lesson that may improve business strategizing and marketing. References CourtScrub. (2012). Howard University Trayvon Martin “Am I Suspicious?” campaign video . Web. Brown, S. (2015). A Collective’s #StudentBlackOut seeks to ramp up the pressure on colleges . The Chronicle . Web. Witt, E. (2018). How the survivors of Parkland began the Never Again movement . The New Yorker . Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Driveway Resurfacing Risk Management Spreadsheet Essay The spreadsheet template offered is a combination of the ideas and characteristics of the possible risks in a resurfacing an old driveway with new asphalt project. The project developer should be able to touch upon all aspects of the work, predict the possible risks, and choose the most appropriate assumptions to achieve as many benefits of a new driveway as possible. The spreadsheet is a properly organized list of facts about the risks and the ways of how to overcome them or, at least, get ready for them. There are several sections of the spreadsheet to pay attention to. These are risk description, likelihood, impact, detectability, category of the risk, indicators of the risk, possible responses and assumptions, and, finally, the status of the risk and the identification of who is responsible for a particular risk management (Kerzner, 2009). In the project under consideration, six main risk areas should be identified and analyzed. Though, the likelihood of the weather conditions threats is about 50%, its impact is severe because it may result in a project deadline delay, worsened quality of new asphalt, and other adjustments that may be required. The problems with equipment delivery are about 26%; and though the impact of this technical threat is moderate, the project manager has to think about the alternatives available and include the services of a new company to rely on in a case of emergency. The risk of poor new asphalt quality is also moderate; still, its percentage is about 76% because its detectability is possible only after some a trigger event can happen. As soon as some problems with new asphalt take place, the workers in cooperation with a manager have to start doing something to change the situation and avoid the failure of the whole project (Mouratidis & Papageorgiou, 2010). Old driveway removal can also be a risky business; in this case, it is a 23% moderate type of risk controlled by the workers. They have to use the best equipment and ask to set appropriate deadlines to make sure all work is properly done. The workers should also take the precautionary methods to avoid the threat of worsening their health conditions because of inappropriate working conditions or other reasons. Finally, the necessity to spend money on the accomplishment of the work is usually evident. Therefore, the project manager has to pay a certain attention to the risk of additional financial costs, because, as the spreadsheet shows, this risk is critical and usually hard to detect. The manager admits that more than 90% of likelihood is inherent to the project because of the presence of all the risks mentioned (Wan & Liang, 2012). The spreadsheet offered to this project underlines the fact that all risks have an open status because the project has not been started yet. As soon as the managers define the periods for the work to be done, and the workers start taking some actions, the statuses of the risks may be changed accordingly. The status of the financial cost risks will be changed the last because it can be closed only after some time after the resurfacing process passes, and the outcomes of the work are evident. In general, the risk management process is properly described in the spreadsheet and introduces a clear way of how, when, and by whom the risks should be determined. The identification of the risks’ levels helps to understand what kind of work should be done first and what kind of work may be postponed with fewer challenges. Still, the manager leaves a right to change or adjust all points of the spreadsheet because of some unpredictable events that can take place and influence the overall work. References Kerzner, H. (2009). Project management: A systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. Mouratidis, A. & Papageorgiou, G. (2010). A rational approach for optimization of road upgrading. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 37 , 1462-1470. Wan, J. & Liang, L. (2012). Risk management of IT service management project implementation with killer assumptions. Technology and Investment, 3 (1), 48-55. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Unemployment Reduction Strategy for Chesapeake, VA Essay Table of Contents 1. Summary 2. Issue 3. Background 4. Rationale 5. Recommendation 6. References Summary A comprehensive unemployment reduction strategy implemented within Chesapeake, VA, would drive the current unemployment rate of 4.4% out of its state of deadlock. The strategy should be based on a clearly communicated vision, should align available resources with its primary goals, and should be measurable at every stage. Issue * Chesapeake’s current unemployment rate is 4.4% and has been stable throughout 2016 ( Chesapeake, VA Unemployment Rate Report , 2016). * Statewide unemployment rates are falling, but Chesapeake’s rate remains stagnant ( Virginia Beach Area Economic Summary , 2016). * The unemployment rate exacerbates local economic concerns in terms of healthcare costs, household income, and living standards. Background * In 2015, Chesapeake Energy Corp. reduced its staff by one out of every six workers (Wethe & Carroll, 2015). * In August 2016, Chesapeake-based Dollar Tree created 600 new jobs to reduce unemployment (Maier, 2016). * The cost of living in Chesapeake is 3% higher than the average cost of living across Virginia and 11% higher than nationwide costs, with housing making the most difference ( Chesapeake Cost Of Living Index , 2016). * Chesapeake is characterized by significant unemployment benefits, which can demotivate the unemployed, making them less likely to seek work ( Unemployment Benefits Info for Virginia , 2016). Rationale The Dollar Tree project is likely to lower Chesapeake’s unemployment rate in the short term. However, high housing costs can partially explain why the area is facing the issue in the first place. Additionally, the human factor can prevent people from searching for jobs when they can turn to unemployment benefits instead. Recommendation Federal representatives could reduce the geographical immobility of human resources by investing in affordable housing. The real value of unemployment benefits can also be reduced to create a stronger incentive to job-search. References Chesapeake Cost Of Living Index . (2016). Chesapeake, VA Unemployment Rate Report . (2016). Maier, B. (2016). Dollar Tree to invest $110 million, creating 600 new jobs in Chesapeake . Unemployment Benefits Info for Virginia . (2016). Virginia Beach Area Economic Summary . (2016). Wethe, D., & Carroll, J. (2015). Chesapeake Guts Workforce to 10-Year Low on Gas-Price Rout . | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Introduction 2. Situation with Educational Institutions 3. Services and Programs 4. Reference List Introduction The formation of the concept of how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) moves its efforts towards a goal is not one of the major issues to consider from the perspective of school districts. This act is aimed at proceeding toward a goal or through an activity which is not of primary importance concerning the current situation. Educational management is an effort to make sure that special needs of children including obtaining the knowledge by means of learning and instruction are met. Education in the United States is mostly conducted by the public sector while the educational institutions are grouped into different sectors namely: public schools, approved home schools, and the private schools. Situation with Educational Institutions Educational institutions have different administrators and school boards that are elected to manage the education at the local level. These educational institutions are largely referred to as compulsory educational institutions, since they adhere to the education requirements and objectives of the United States educational system. Accordingly to the provision and supervision of the educational system by the public sector, it tends to control and fund tertiary institutions with fund received from the federal, state, and local resources. School curricula, employment of teachers, educational funding, and other educational policies are governed by locally elected school boards who have an authority over school districts. School districts are usually run by independent officials and budgets. However, administrators and teachers should maintain high-quality education by ensuring meaningful curriculum, effective teaching, and necessary supports for each students (Hilliard, 1992, P.10). Educational programs, services, and budgets differ as well as school boards. All of these factors influence the programs school districts offer and the way they deal with children and parents and manage educational curricula. Depending on the population breakdown in the district, there may be many special education programs or only a few. Some administrators believe very firmly that most, if not all, children with disabilities should be mainstreamed in regular education. On the other hand, there are a number of professionals who believe that special programs are important and that children with disabilities, more often than not, should belong in special classes. Educational sector of the United States should be governed in accordance with the equal rights of citizens to acquire knowledge and be treated correspondingly to their physical or/and mental disability. Inherent in the nature of this is the acknowledgment that the general public does not offer a smooth playing field for all children to start school at the same preliminary procession. As reported by Tower (2007), a vague idea of the widespread approach to education is marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts with the policy objective of fairness where each person is provided with the learning opportunities, services, and support required to comprehend his/her prospective and reputable principles (p.100). Services and Programs Federal and state statutes for special education have endeavored to bring into balance the privileges of students to acquire knowledge in educational institutions. Special emphasis is given to those who have outstanding skills. However, some people are deprived of their opportunity to get a diploma in terms of their being unable to perform effectively. This problem is based on claims that these people are characterized by as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness, and a general educational system that has set an integrated course of academic studies, programs, and services. Mainstreaming, integration, and inclusion can be conceived of as emergent, dynamic, complex, and adapting concepts applied to special education problem (Ornstein and Lunenburg 1996, 268). Students are screened and referred for special education by means of determining their eligibility for special education whether the child has a particular category of disability. Schools develop an IEP specifying the student’s present levels of performance and how the child’s disability affects his or her involvement and progress in the general curriculum. Using this information, and following federal and state established procedural requirements, school district personnel attempt to match the students needs within the parameters of established special education programs, services, and resources (Cramer, 1996, P.56). Reference List Brown, G. personal communication, October 26, 2010. Casey, A. personal communication, October 26, 2010. Cramer, S. C., & Ellis, W. (Eds.) (1996). Learning disabilities: Lifelong issues. Baltimore: Brokes. Hilliard, A. (1992). The pitfalls and promises of special education practice. Exceptional Children , 59(2), 168-172. Ornstein, A. C., & Lunenburg, F. C. (2007). Educational Administration: Concepts and Practices. Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning. Tower, C. C. (2007). Exploring child welfare: a practice perspective. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Concepts in “Porsche Changes Tack” by Moffett Essay (Article Review) Table of Contents 1. The three most important concepts learned from the article 2. Application of the article’s concepts to an employer 3. The most surprising in the article 4. Concepts in the article to disagree with 5. Works Cited The three most important concepts learned from the article First, one of the most important concepts learned from this article is shareholder value. From the article, it is evident that shareholders of a company or business organization are critical entities that cannot be ignored by managers. For example, shareholders provide the much-needed capital to start and expand the business operations of a firm (Losbichler, Mahmoodi, and Rothboeck 85). Shareholder value also ensures effective and uninterrupted management practices, accountability, and transparency in an organization. In any case, there are several cases when shareholders have to be consulted before major investment decisions can be executed. Through shareholders, a business organization is also in a position to remain afloat owing to effective management practices and the provision of surplus resources. In addition, shareholder wealth maximization accelerates the growth of a business entity bearing in mind that the profits generated are usually plowed back into the company. Second, stakeholder capitalism is another fundamental concept learned from the article. Equity demands long-term returns. The concept of stakeholder capitalism embraces the fact as much as shareholders are prudent in the growth and development of a business organization, the capitalistic nature of stakeholders is equally crucial. Some of the key stakeholders pointed out in the article include regional entities, governments, labor unions, and creditors. The author argues that most Anglo-American markets are less powerful than labor unions that usually agitate for workers’ rights. Third, agency theory is another crucial term used in the article to describe the roles played by shareholders in motivating managers. The latter is supposed to enhance the generation of wealth for shareholders. For instance, shareholders and management teams should think along the same line when it comes to shareholders’ wealth maximization. If the targets set by shareholders are not attained, boards of directors may be obliged to replace the concerned management teams. Application of the article’s concepts to an employer Agency theory can be applied in a number of ways in my present workplace environment. For example, the structure of the organization relies on the set goals and objectives that ought to be achieved within a given time. In fact, agency theory assists in addressing issues emanating from conflicts of interest. It is a common occurrence at my workplace to witness creditors, managers, and stockholders engaging in malpractices that may jeopardize the wellbeing of the firm (Walker and Geyfman 112). Through this theory, risk-bearing in the organization, separation of management, and residual claims can be analyzed in the most effective manner. Risk-sharing trade-offs may also be avoided if agency theory is put into practice. In addition, contractual provisions at my current place of work can be analyzed using this theory. In most instances, stockholders and claim holders encounter numerous conflicts of interest that tend to interfere with the core operations of the organization. The most surprising in the article The most surprising aspect of the article is that even though shareholders are valued entities in a firm, they cannot surpass the roles played by customers or the targeted market. In the given case study, Porsche excelled quite well in the automotive industry without prioritizing the value of shareholders. As much as consumers’ needs, tastes, and preferences are met consistently, a business organization is guaranteed success. In fact, the above automotive firm maximized its revenue base without necessarily concentrating on shareholder value. I initially thought that the most successful organizations place shareholder value at the top of their priority list (Moffett 5). Concepts in the article to disagree with The “management of two minds” concep t adopted by Porsche was an unhealthy practice because it failed to synchronize production and management processes at the firm. This concept could not highlight the nature of the value proposition is adopted. Although the company embraced it for a long, the concept led to major operational failures. Works Cited Moffett, Michael. Porsche Changes Tack . 2007. Web. Losbichler, Heimo, Farzad Mahmoodi, and Markus Rothboeck. “Creating Greater Shareholder Value From Supply Chain Initiatives.” Supply Chain Forum: International Journal 9 .1(2008): 82-91. Print. Walker, John, and Victoria Geyfman. “Is Community Bank Creating Value For Shareholders?” Journal of Accounting & Finance 13 .4 (2013): 107-123. Print. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
BOK Matrix Summary of Internet of Things Essay In this course, the final activity required students to examine an aspect of successful supply transport management within a competitive market. I examined the internet of things as an emerging technology that is impacting transportation and logistics. The objective of this paper is to discuss and understand how the internet of things has its application in transportation and logistics management. Knowledge/Application Area: Facility Location This paper fits within the knowledge application area of facility location because as a supply chain manager, one must understand the right location for a manufacturing facility. This should be where the set-up will provide sufficient access to clients, staff as well as transportation. The production unit is the point where all the inputs, including materials, skilled workforce, and equipment, come together to create finished materials for consumption. Decisions regarding the place to set up a plant play a critical role in the strategic planning and design of the preferred supply chain networks. Location is a vital component of the internet of things (IoT) as a technology that allows organizations to maximize their returns while minimizing their costs. Today, the internet of things has made it possible for managers to make such choices with much ease. Integrating location data as an additional information point for input into the aspect of analysis allows firms to get valuable insights which can lead administrators into making more informed decisions. Methodologies: Simulation Modeling and Analysis and Other Descriptive Models (i.e., Forecasting) This paper matches the two methodologies which include simulation modeling and analysis as well as information technology and other descriptive models, that is, forecasting. Organizations in the transportation and logistics industry often aim at running their activities in the most cost-effective manner but within their constraints. Companies operating in this field need to have a clear picture of the whole supply chain, including the ability of respond to any changes that may impact profitability. Access to crucial present and real-time data plays a critical role in the efficiency of supply chain and transportation management through all modes including air, ground, rail as well water (Ben-Daya et al., 2019). One of the methods that managers use includes monitoring the location and progress of activities using IoT which offers real-time information. IoT is net of physical gadgets that are linked to each other and correspond with other devices via the internet to facilitate the creation of applications and intelligent services. The system allows customers, logistics and transportation businesses to locate their products at all stages of the transportation process, as well as monitor transport conditions, including temperature, humidity, and vibrations (Dhumale et al., 2017). In the transport and logistics realm, IoT heightens the supply chain visibility, responsiveness, as well as compliance. Using geographical positioning system (GPS) innovation allows transportation and logistics companies to track their vehicles, equipment, and goods any time of the day and provide automatic updates for action. Planning Levels: Tactical This paper represents the tactical planning level which is critical for any company that values the need to expeditious responses. Tactical planning involves the steps that a company needs to take in order to achieve the goals stipulated in its strategic plan. Tactical plans help companies to decide the course of action to be taken to accomplish goals and targets in real-time through short-term outcomes. IoT amalgamates multiple subsystems and technologies to facilitate connectivity by anyone, anytime, anywhere, and with any device. The devices used in the system allow logistics providers to have higher operational efficiency levels (Dhumale et al., 2017). IoT plays a significant role in helping companies to enhance their competitiveness and has significantly influenced the evolution of logistics and transportation networks. References Ben-Daya, M., Hassini, E., & Bahroun, Z. (2019). Internet of things and supply chain Management: a literature review . International Journal of Production Research, 57 (15-16), 4719-4742. Web. Dhumale, R. B., Thombare, N. D., & Bangare, P. M. (2017). Supply chain management using internet of things . International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 4 , 787–91. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder After Rape Attempt Research Paper Case Vignette Marylyn is a 17-year-old African American girl. She lives with her mother, grandmother, and 11-year-old twin sisters. Three weeks ago, she was attacked by a group of young men while returning home after her theater class. They were bullying and beating her. They were going to take the girl into their car and could probably rape her, but a man who was passing by called the police and made them go. At present, the girl has recovered physically, and the bruises have almost disappeared. However, her mental condition is unsatisfactory. She has been depressed since the day of the accident. She experiences nightmares in which the sex offenders did what they intended to do. The girl gave up her theatre class and did not leave the house alone. In fact, she stays in most of the days. She threw away skirts, bright tops, and dresses. She believes that she should become less noticeable and blames herself for everything that happened to her. At the same time, she suffers from a lack of self-realization because she had an active life before the accident. She wants to come back to college and the theatre class, but the symptoms she observes do not let her do so. During the treatment of the patient, the Target Memory (T-ICES) is the day the girl was attacked. The Image that appears most often is one of the offenders trying to make her get into the car. The Cognitions in her mind are that even the neighborhood can be dangerous, and it is better to stay at home. The Emotions she experiences are fear, mistrust, and loneliness. The Sensations she remembers are danger and panic. The unmet needs include the lack of psychological stability, deficiency of self-confidence, and the lack of feeling of safety. However, her strengths, which include the ability to concentrate, creativity, and strong motivation, will be helpful in the interventions that are aimed at meeting the needs of the patient. In her treatment, it is necessary to eliminate the feeling of guilt for the accident. Moreover, it is important to cope with the nightmares because they do not let her sleep normally and make the situation even more complicated. Finally, the symptoms of depression should be removed to let the girl return to her usual active life. Treatment Plan At present, the primary goals of the girl are to be able to leave the house without fears and to sleep without nightmares. Thus, the treatment plan is concentrated on minimizing the existing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and eliminating nightmares, thus providing normal sleep. Big Behaviors 1. Nightmares and bad sleep 1. The unmet need for psychological stability results in the interruption of sleep because of trauma. 2. The TF-CBT Intervention applicable for the patient is the development of a self-relaxation technique that will allow the young girl to calm down when she becomes hypervigilant. 3. Strength: the major strength of Marylyn is her ability to concentrate on her actions, even being stressed. It can be helpful in developing the self-relaxation technique. 1. Self-accusation 1. The unmet need for this symptom is the lack of self-confidence. 2. The TF-CBT Intervention that can be used to manage this condition is the compare and contrast writing. The young girl should note down the reasons for blaming herself and the reasons for the actions of the offenders. 3. Strength: her main strength useful for this intervention is the creativity that allows her to imagine the forces that were driving her offenders. 1. Depression (staying in for days) 1. The unmet need is the feeling of the lack of safety. 2. The TF-CBT Intervention would be the development of strategies for self-protection. Probably, an appointment to a self-defense class can be useful. Strength: her main strength is strong motivation to overcome her depression and return to her usual active life. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The Issue of the Global Commons Thesis The problem of the global commons is one of the most controversial issues which is discussed on the local governmental and international levels. The notion of the global commons includes such natural elements which do not belong to people, but form the global heritage (Sernau, 2012). They are the earth’s atmosphere, the biological diversity which also contains tropical forests, the oceans, and Antarctica (Nonini, 2007). The discussion of the global commons’ problems has a rather long history, and many ecologists, economists, and politicians argue on the fact of the existence of threats for the global commons (Shimko, 2012). Today it is possible to say that the global commons are in danger because of the threat of the development of such factors as the extreme global population growth, the resources’ shortage as a result of their overexploitation, and such environmental problems as the climate changes which can be caused by global warming. The further research suggests the thorough examination of these significant factors. The problem of the global population growth is discussed during a long period of time. Nowadays the fact of the extreme population’s increase which can lead to overpopulation is supported by the statistical data according to which the number of the population is growing in 1.5 % every year (Bodden, 2010). The problem of the population growth is closely connected with the aspect of the carrying capacity of the environment. If the population is growing constantly, this tendency will lead to the shortage of the natural resources necessary for the population’s life and for preserving the biological diversity and balance (Shimko, 2012). Moreover, overpopulated industrial territories can be considered as the source for the extreme pollution of the environment. Thus, the problem of overpopulation is associated with the question of the resources’ consumption which can be also discussed as the main threat for the global commons. Today it is possible to notice the overexploitation of the marine resources which can lead to the destruction of the natural balance (Costello et al., 2008; Grover, 2006). Furthermore, the situation can become critical in relation to the issue of the population growth. Thus, the fact of the lack of food, clear water and air can become the reality in some years in those territories where the natural balance of the global commons can be broken (Grover, 2006; Jasper, 2010). All these issues influence the state of the global environment. Thus, global warming as the major environmental problem can be considered as a result of the industrialization and pollution of different kinds. The growth of the percentage of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere which is affected by the industrial pollution is one of the main threats for the global commons which can cause the changes in climate (Nordhaus, 2008). Moreover, the public can often observe the dangerous consequences of the oil pollution for the oceans and rivers (Fischer, 2003). The environment can also suffer from soil and water pollution which are affected by the wide usage of chemical fertilizers which can poison the natural resources and lead to breaking their balance (Stavins, 2008). The growth of population, the resources’ overexploitation, and the pollution of the environment are closely connected with each other and can threaten the global commons. If people do not work out the international mechanisms which can regulate the situation, all these factors can lead to the global catastrophes. References Bodden, V. (2010). The threat of overpopulation (Earth issues) . USA: Creative Educ. Costello, C., Gaines, S. D., & Lynham, J. (2008). Can catch shares prevent fisheries collapse? Science, 321 (5896), 1678–81. Fischer, C., Parry, I. W. H., & Pizer, W. A. (2003). Instrument choice for environmental protection when technological innovation is endogenous. Journal of Environmental Economics and Management , 45 (3), 523–45. Grover, V. I. (2006). Water: Global common and global problems . USA: Science Publishers. Jasper, S. (2010). Securing freedom in the global commons . USA: Stanford security Studies. Nonini D. M. (2007). The global idea of “The Commons” . USA: Berghahn Books. Nordhaus, W. D. (2008). A question of balance: Weighing the options on global warming policies. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. Sernau, S. R. (2012). Global problems: The search for equity, peace, and sustainability. USA: Prentice Hall. Shimko, K. L. (2012). International relations: Perspectives, controversies and readings . USA: Wadsworth Publishing. Stavins, R. N. (2008). Addressing climate change with a comprehensive US cap-and-trade system. Oxford Review of Economic Policy , 24 (2), 298–321. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Tangible Symbol System for Visually Impaired Learners Essay (Critical Writing) Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Analysis 3. Conclusion 4. Reference Introduction Taking into consideration the rapid development of technology in the modern society, people have managed to increase the range of opportunities that can be used in order to help people with disabilities to learn something new and fulfill everyday tasks in an effective manner. One of the most important technologies that are aimed at facilitating the information exchange with people who are visually impaired is the use of systems of tangible symbols. The effectiveness of the discussed system in education has been studied by numerous researchers using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The given paper is aimed at evaluating the study conducted by Trief, Cascella, and Bruce (2013) that touches upon the use of tangible symbols at schools. In reference to the purpose of the study, it needs to be noted that the researchers have conducted an experiment in order to find out whether tangible systems interventions implemented at schools have a positive influence on the learning abilities of children with disturbance of vision or a combination of disabilities. As is clear from the literature review section included in the article, the researchers have found out that there is a lack of articles studying and confirming the effectiveness of educational interventions including the use of tangible symbol systems. Taking into account the great role of special interventions for disabled children allowing to facilitate their access to education and improve their academic results, it is obvious that the knowledge gap needs to be filled as soon as possible. Analysis As for the research question identified by the authors, it touches upon the degree to which children who have vision disorders in combination with other disabilities are capable of recognizing and using intangible symbols that are implemented into learning materials used at their schools. Continuing on the topic of research questions used by the authors, the latter also pays focused attention to testing various skills demonstrated by the participants. Testing and evaluating the skills related to cognition, “language, play, and symbolism,” the researchers have found out whether they present the factors that help to increase the share of tangible symbols recognized and used by the participants (Trief et al., 2013, p. 180). Conducting their research, the authors were using dependent and independent variables. The overall number of trials served as an independent variable whereas the number of the percentage of correct responses as a dependent variable. During the second part of the research, the authors were trying to establish the link between correct answers given by students and various factors. Thus, the correct responses acted as an independent variable, and a range of dependent variables such as “vision, mobility, language, and play” were identified (Trief et al., 2013, p. 188). As is clear from the section describing the process of analysis and the results retrieved by the authors, there were two statistical tests utilized during the research. First, the researchers were using the method of multiple regression analysis to process the collected data. I believe that the chosen method is appropriate for the situation because the authors aimed at studying possible connections between one of the chosen factors and the number of correct answers given by the participants during interventions. At the same time, multiple regression analysis is one of the appropriate methods helping to find the link between one variable and the set of other variables. Apart from that, another advantage of the method is that it allows researchers to study the individual influence that multiple variables have on the primary variable. The latter was especially important for the discussed research as one of the objectives of the study was to retrieve the factors influencing children’s ability to give correct answers and recognize tangible symbols. The second test chosen by the authors is ANOVA or the analysis of variance. The discussed method helps to find and analyze the significance of differences associated with the mean values for studied groups. The analysis of variance can be called an appropriate choice because, as indicated by the authors, they were studying a combination of factors in a few groups. Considering that the data for numerous groups of participants needed to be compared, the discussed method is more appropriate than the t-test helping to compare only two sets of data. In terms of the main findings, the results of the multiple regression analysis indicated that mobility could be regarded as a predictor influencing the percentage of correct answers given by the participants. The analysis of variance demonstrated the statistical significance of differences between groups of children associated with the degree of mobility. Conclusion In the end, the study possesses numerous strengths as the choice of methods of analysis is proper and the organization of the article is excellent. Apart from that, the findings reported by the authors can be used by therapists and teachers to make their work with disabled children more effective. Despite that, a few weaknesses are associated with the research; thus, the research methods chosen by the authors were insensible to daily variations related to the way that instructors use educational materials. At the same time, an important weakness is related to the inability of the researchers to consider the cases of “prior exposure to intangible symbols” among the participants during data analysis (Trief et al., 2013, p. 190). Reference Trief, E., Cascella, P. W., & Bruce, S. M. (2013). A field study of a standardized tangible symbol system for learners who are visually impaired and have multiple disabilities. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (Online) , 107 (3), 180-191. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
“Dover Beach” by Matthew Arnold Literature Critique Essay Analyzing the poem Dover Beach by Matthew Arnold, one can say that the images of sound and sight play a significant role in making the poem more effective and bright. The hero of the poem is a young man who stays on the balcony looking out at the sea. The critics are unanimous in the fact that since the poem was written during the honeymoon of the author, he may be talking to his own fiancée. Obviously, this poem contains romantic mood. In this context, the images of sound and sight help the author express the feelings in a more emotional way, making the poem bright, live and moving. The first line of the poem creates a picture of the nature around the man: “The sea is calm to-night” (Arnold 582). This image of sound helps the readers feel the sea which is calm and peaceful at night and comprehend the man who invites his woman to join him looking at this amazing picture with moon and stars. The same as man wants to share his views with woman, the author wants to share them with the readers. The image of sound makes the picture of nature deeper since the readers can not only see, but also hear this poem. They can imagine the quiet rustle of the waves and trees. Besides, they can taste the sweet air and the salty sea. There is no need to talk; the author asks the readers: “Listen! You hear the grating roar of pebbles which the waves draw back, and fling, at their return, up the high strand…” (Arnold 582). They hear repeatedly crash of waves being involved in this eternal natural process that never stops. And, obviously, the readers can hear the waves that go forth and back making quiet noise. However, Arnold wants to show not only the picture of the sea in its nature, but also its figurative meaning as the eternal movement with the “note of sadness in” (Arnold 582). The researchers emphasize that “phonetic intensives are speech sounds which in themselves suggest meaning, when such attributable meaning is related to the sense of the words in which they occur” (Walcutt 18). Thus, Arnold shows not only the struggle of the hero, but also indicates the essence of light and dark. The author demonstrates that everything can change drastically and rapidly. The movement of things cannot be stopped. This allusion of small moving light is seen in the image of gleaming stars which are passing by. The image of sight emphasizes the romantic relationship between two people. The readers can see the room and the woman on bed. However, it is eveident that the author does not pay too much attention to the description of the room or the environment. The most important and vital image is the one of the sea. The author wants to describe the nature and the place of humans in this world. The visual image of this poem is dedicated to nature, see, moon and stars. The author wants the readers to feel the harmony with nature and forget about any problems, at least for some time. Suddenly, the scene changes, and the hero sees the sea as “turbid ebb and flow of human misery” (Arnold 582). The hero claims that love should be true and sincere, as it is only one place where people can find peace and harmony. Arnold sees the world as a place of contradictions. On the one hand, there is beauty of the nature and love. However, on the other hand, there is misery and defeat. The end of the poem seems sad, because the author underlines that without his love the world will be painful with no peace and remedy. Although everything seems perfect and peaceful, the reality can be cruel and the things can be changed quickly. In this case, Ciardi says that “love, on the other hand, tries to image a land of dreams and certitude” (196). The images which Arnold uses in the poem are very effective in regards to describing love and relationships. One can see the different reflections of the hero, admiration, fear of lost as well as the fear to live suffering. Therefore, every image in this poem is used in order to make the picture deeper and describe the spiritual image of love more vivid and colorful. By means of using the images of sound and sight, the poem represents a dramatic monologue of the author. Changes of the sound and sight emphasize the emotional transformation of the man who is afraid to lose his love and live in the world of misery. Arnold mixes sound and sight, describing the eternal meanings, broad views, deepest emotions and fears. The poem makes clear that the hero is an integral part of this picture, not just a witness. Similar to the waves in the sea, the emotions are changeable, so peaceful and quite world can be destroyed in a trice Works Cited Arnold, Mattew. “Dover Beach.” Literature and Writing Process . 9 th ed. 2011. Ed. Elizabeth Mc. Mahon and Susan X. Day. US: Pearson Education Inc. Print. Ciardi, John. How Does A Poem Mean ? Boston: Houghton, 1975. Print. Walcutt, Charles C. The Explicator . Chicago: Quadrangle, 1968. Print. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Ethics and Corporaye Social Responsibility Essay Marketing is a rather complicated phenomenon. However it forms a very important part of the corporate strategy (Davidson, 2002). Indeed, it can determine the business success or failure depending on how the players handle it. The marketing functions are equally diverse and require adequate planning and careful implementation. In addition, it is a very dynamic discipline with changes having been and still continues to be experienced every other day. To be effective in marketing today, the marketer does not only need to meet the customers expectations in terms of products quality or providing them with products that in the very best way meet the market needs but also needs to develop a social touch with the market (Murphy et al., 2004). As a result, corporate social responsibility and marketing ethics have solidly entrenched themselves in the corporate marketing strategy and have become part of the day to day marketing activities in most business organizations. Ethics and cooperate social responsibility goes hand in hand (Davidson, 2002). As a result is important for marketers to consider the ethical issues while undertaking corporate responsibility. In case the corporate social responsibility strategy lacks ethics chances are that the undertaking will have counterproductive effects (Murphy, P et al 2004). Similarly, the objectives of an organization’s corporate responsibility vary widely. For instance, the strategy act as a way of rewarding the customers for their continued support to the firm, being responsible to the environment and customers and others are purely marketing campaigns (Gould, Sep 2004). In this case, it is difficult to accurately judge the objective of the car manufacturer. Indeed, offering to fund the students marketing projects is quite helpful to the students’ academics. Taking the students to compete in a project involving strategy of marketing cars is unarguably the best stage to enhance the students’ practical corporate marketing skills. In so doing, the car manufacturer does not only presents the students with an opportunity of taking their marketing perspective corporate while still in school but also seeks to enhance the highest level of creativity and innovativeness from these young marketing minds. In my opinion, such projects are ideas for training exceptional marketers since they orientate students in creative marketing at this early stage of training. It should in fact be encouraged because it uplifts the level of practical marketing skills on the part of students. As a result the car manufacturer could have had social responsibility idea with an objective of enhancing the students marketing and creativity skills in developing practical marketing strategies. However, the move by the manufacturer to target students is in itself suspects. Ideally, the car manufacturer having realized the creativity potential of the students intended by sponsoring this project to take advantage of the youngsters creativity to generate the best car marketing strategy for the company. Perhaps this can be explained by the presence of the company’s sales representatives and loans officer. In my opinion they could have been brought to take note of the best and the most creative strategy that the project generates and apply them later in practical car marketing. Nevertheless, they are marketing expatriates hence their presence could have been the intention to use them as guides and evaluators of students in the project. Whatever the reason they were present, the sales representatives needed to be there since this presence is solidly consistent with the intent of the whole project. Students are not potential market for cars hence it is not logical to view the project as direct car marketing campaigns. However, the car manufacturer may have in mind that people within the students’ background can be a potential such markets hence the sponsoring of the project could have been a manufacturer indirect marketing strategy, targeting teachers, the immediate communities and students’ parents. Although it appears a good corporate social responsibility strategy and move, the ethical considerations appear limited in my own opinion. First, the manufacturer targets students’ who form part of the young and most vulnerable social group uses food and entertainment to lure them to participate in the competition. In addition, the issue of funding the projects as a competition does not only have the potential to generate unhealthy rivalry within the students’ fraternity but also could consume a big chunk of their time for other scheduled schooling activities. Anyway that is the nature of marketing and corporate social responsibility where community gains in the same way as the organization. Nevertheless, marketing ethics must be part of it otherwise it may never achieve the intended objective. References Davidson, D. (2002). The Moral Dimension of Marketing: Essays on Business Ethics . South-Western Educational. Murphy, P et al (2004). Ethical Marketing . Prentice Hall. S.J.Gould, (2004) Sexuality and ethics in advertising: A research agenda and policy guideline perspective , Journal of Advertising. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
African-American Cultural Identity’ and Values’ Critique Essay African-American literature was started in the 18th century when African-Americans were still enslaved. Slaves were “humiliated and were considered as sub-humans that were incapable of mastering the arts and sciences” (Damrosch and Pike 56). In fact, their brains were deemed smaller than those of normal humans were. White philosophers, such as David Hume and Immanuel Kant, worsened the situation by calling them Negroes. The philosophers argued that Negroes were naturally inferior to the whites (Damrosch and Pike 59). Using an African-centered perspective, it is correct to indicate that African-Americans produced critical literature. Despite the high levels of discrimination, they got themselves out of the slavery of writing for the whites by mastering the Anglo-American traditions (Damrosch and Pike 60). Their mastery was meant to demonstrate that they were capable of writing just as the whites did. However, the early black writers were criticized by prominent members of the white society (Damrosch and Pike 62). African-American history and cultural narratives are connected in the sense that they testify many cases of slavery (Damrosch and Pike 63). The narratives acted as evidence that blacks were human beings, and should not be enslaved. Some authors, such as David Walker and James Whitefield, challenged the cultural attempt to separate religion from politics (Chhokar, Felix and House 72). The writers used their writings to express their views about the problems and injustices in society. For example, the slave narrative highlighted efforts to attain autonomy. In addition, they utilized the US Constitution and other documents to portray the hypocrisy, behaviors, and beliefs of the whites (Chhokar et al. 74). However, Americans justified their actions of slavery by stating that blacks were unintelligent, ungodly, and immoral. However, writings proved that blacks were intelligent and were typified by civilized minds (Chhokar et al. 75). Those who rebelled against slavery were killed. “Turner’s revolt and confessions worsened the conditions of slavery” (Lauter et al. 82). Despite the opposition, slave narratives persistently dominated African-American literature. Writers of the black literature, for example, Frederick Douglass and Olaudah Equiano, offered important approaches. They did not allow white writers to edit their manuscripts. Their independent writings signified a new beginning of independence and self-reliance. This led to the emergence of black women slave narrators, such as Harriet Tubman and Harriet Jacobs (Lauter et al. 84). As a result, there was a new perspective in relation to African-American literature, including adopting the black women’s insights and perspectives, aspects that male writers had failed to do (Chhokar, Brodbeck and House 98). The period that followed was realism, naturalization, and modernism. The period typified by the fight for social consciousness (Chhokar et al. 124). Key individuals, such as Zora Neale and James Baldwin, concentrated on criticizing the American scholars (Small, Harding and Lamont 91). It was followed “by the black arts era that was characterized by writers who encouraged social revolution by violent means. Important persons were Fannie Lou Hamer and Amiri Barak” (Small et al. 87). Negritude movement refers to an ideological association that was developed by black writers and politicians in the 1930s (Edgell, Gerteis and Hartmann 213). The writers were proud of their black identity, although the French rejected them. The movement “concentrated on fighting colonialism and rejected Western domination and ideologies” (Edgell et al. 215). They accepted being black and valued African history, traditions, and beliefs (Edgell et al. 220) In conclusion, African-American literature played a crucial role in the struggle for independence among blacks. Although the blacks were believed to be inferior to the whites, there were blacks who wrote independently and outdid the whites. Slave narratives played a great role in fighting for independence. Despite the challenges faced by black people, they finally attained their freedom. Works Cited Chhokar, Jagdeep, Felix Brodbeck, and Robert House, eds. Culture and leadership across the world: The GLOBE book of in-depth studies of 25 societies . London: United Kingdom, 2013. Print. Damrosch, David and David Pike, eds. The Longman Anthology of the World Literature . Compact Edition. New York: Longman, 2008. Print. Edgell, Penny, Joseph Gerteis, and Douglas Hartmann. “Atheists as “other”: Moral boundaries and cultural membership in American society.” American Sociological Review 71.2 (2006): 211-234. Print. Lauter, Paul, John Alberti, Richard Yarborough, Mary Brady, and Jackson Bryer, eds. The Heath Anthology of American Literature . Boston, MA: Cengage Learning, 2010. Print. Small, Luis, David Harding, and Michèle Lamont. “Reconsidering culture and poverty.” Annals 629.2 (2010): 6-200. Print. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
TCP/IP Protocol and Information Security Annotated Bibliography Table of Contents 1. The value of the article 2. Brief summary 3. Managerial implications 4. Conclusion 5. Reference The value of the article The article by Natale (2001) dwells upon TCP/IP protocol and information security. The security issues have become of primary concern of numerous companies and organizations. Admittedly, Internet environment in the end of the twentieth century was “more benign” than at present (Natale, 2001, p.206). The article reveals useful information concerning effective security software applications which can be used in workplace and for private communication. Brief summary The article opens up with detailed description of TCP/IP protocol. It is pointed out that the protocol is divided into four layers fulfilling certain tasks. One layer is “responsible for communicating with the actual network hardware”, the second layer is “responsible for determining how to get data to its destination”, the next layer is responsible for providing “data flows to the application layer”, and the fourth layer is the one where “users typically interact with the network” (Natale, 2001, p.205). This protocol transmits data in most precise way, i.e. no data is missing or distorted. However, it is also noted that critique concerning the lack of security is valid, since the protocol was designed in times when the issues of security were insignificant. Natale (2001, p.208) reported about the survey implemented to check effectiveness of several security software applications: ZoneAlarm Pro 2.1 – version 2.1.25, Norton Internet Security 2000 – version 1.0.147.0, LockDown 2000 – version 7.0.0.3, BlackIce Defender – version 2.1.cn. Reportedly, all four applications failed to reveal “the highest and medium security level settings” since they did not “afford any protection” to ICQ messaging, HTML and e-mail with attachment, but it was also noted that ZoneAlarm Pro 2.1 – version 2.1.25 was still superior in detecting threats (Natale, 2001, p.209). As far as the lowest level is concerned it was reported that the four applications were equal. Thus, Natale (2001) concludes that none of these applications can provide an appropriate level of security, so users should be very attentive when choosing an effective application. Managerial implications The article is a valuable source of knowledge for many employees working in a real life company. In the first place, they will become aware of potential threats which the Internet has (in case someone did not pay much attention to information security). They will see that such activities as ICQ messaging or sending/receiving HTML or other files via e-mails can be dangerous in terms of information security. Thus, employees will be more careful when using their e-mails. Notably, the author of the article used Trojan to check the level of protection. Trojan is a notorious threat which many people are aware of. Employees can also imagine possible threats of Trojan “activity” on their computer. Personnel will also acknowledge what security software applications are proved to be ineffective. They obtain empirical evidence of these applications ineffectiveness, which is much more valuable than an opinion of IT-specialists. Thus, they will not use them, and instead they will choose some more effective applications. Besides, the article can be interesting for all Internet users since it opens up the mystery: how it is working. Conclusion The article provides detailed information about TCP/IP protocol and security software applications which are proved to be ineffective. The article is quite valuable since it touches upon the issues of information security which has become a burning problem to be solved. Reference Natale, W. (2001). TCP/IP and Security Software Applications. Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 16 (3), 205-211. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The review focuses on Manning’s qualitative and quantitative approach at explaining the dynamics of slave trade when viewed from the Continent of Africa. The author’s approach of examining the slavery issue from the lens of economic history and the involvement of normal Africans living in Africa is then examined. Manning’s main thrust of argument is that Africans themselves were no innocent bystanders but active collaborators who participated in enslaving their own brethren for narrow personal or tribal gains to dispose off an adversary or gather wealth and this ‘sacrifice’ was a boon to the Occident and the Orient whose masses were spared the forced migration. The author’s statistical, graphical and pictorial representation is then examined to note that such a treatment has contemporary appeal rather than a dry narrative of historical events. The review then examines the validity of Manning’s statistical data and opines that the extrapolations that manning indulged in determining census could result in large errors. Irrespective of the possible factual errors Manning succeeds in holding the interest of his readers through his graphical and pictorial representations that makes even boring statistical numbers exciting. A vast body of literature exists that study the period of slavery in American history and its consequent effects on the state of race relations. Patrick Manning’s work, Slavery and African Life: Occidental, Oriental, and African Slave Trades focuses on African slavery through the lens of the economic history of the continent and its people. This book review examines the main aspects of Manning’s work to capture the essence of African slavery. Manning in this book concentrates not on the slaves or the dynamics of slave trade in America but on the Africans who were left behind in Africa during the slavery period. Manning holds that these Africans were not just mute spectators of the injustice but also participants in it who did so for narrow personal or tribal gains to dispose off an adversary or gather wealth (Manning, 1990, p. 2). In collaborating with the Colonial powers, these Africans contributed to the depopulation of Africa that led to her subsequent economic demise. The enslavement of Africans, Manning argues, was a sacrifice that served to benefit the Occident and the Orient (Manning, p. 3) whose masses were spared the forced migrations and thus could in the modern world compete with the West. Africa’s losses of human capital during the slavery period have in a large way contributed to its present poverty and lack of economic growth, a harsh fact, which the developed world chooses to ignore. Throughout the book, Manning offers comprehensive economic statistics on the number of Africans who were transported from across the continent. He breaks down these statistics as per regions and countries. Manning presents his evidence in a pictorial form (p. 10) as well as graphical form (p. 18) which clearly brings out that the volume of slave trade peaked from 1700 to about 1850 and declined thereafter by the turn of the 20 th century. In chapter 3, Manning uses a demographic model in an easy to understand schematic representation (p. 40) to drive home the process of enslavement as it was operative during the period. Manning then backs up his theses with a dispassionate and lucid analysis of slave trade numbers, computer simulation and the economics of slave trade to finally state that the actual end of slavery happened because of the protest and uprising by the slaves themselves, Christian and intellectual enlightenment as well as the growing realization of Africans who were left behind in Africa that their dwindling numbers harmed them in the long run even if it provided for short term prosperity. The weakness in Manning’s statistical approach lies in his extrapolation of unreliable census data of the middle to late colonial period which brings to suspect the numbers that Manning arrives at for example, the assessment that the Sub-Saharan population was 50 million in 1850 (p. 84) is doubtful. The author has assiduously referred to all previous great works and thus he provides a comprehensive annotated bibliography for future research scholars to build upon. Manning’s unique treatment of the subject where the focus is on the Africans who were left behind in Africa throws new light on the subject. Manning’s use of modern analytical methods as well as computer simulations makes the book interesting for contemporary readers. Notwithstanding some errors in the statistical extrapolations, the book is an honest attempt at filling gaps in the recording of African Slavery history which would of use and interest to lay readers and scholars alike. Works Cited Manning, P. (1990). Slavery and African life: Occidental, Oriental, and African Slave Trades. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The Reformation of the Voting and Control System Report The reformation of the voting and control system is a task that entails complex and accurate considerations, as well as a thorough assessment of the existing control system. (McKee, and Garner, 412) The implementation of the additional control element will inevitably complex the existing system, as the additional control elements will have their own interests in the control process, which may contradict the initial control policy. Additionally, in accordance with AASB127 principles, the control may be specified by the legislative or executive authority. As it is stated by Bavly (87): In determining whether the relationship between similar organizations within the public sector constitutes a control relationship, the following factors would be among those which should be considered either singly or in combination: ministerial approval is required for operating budgets; the power of the Minister or a central authority to appoint and remove members of the board of management; or a ministerial power of direction. Where the relationship between a company and a central authority constitutes a control relationship, this Standard would require consolidated financial statements to be prepared for the group comprising the central authority and the controlled company. In the light of this perspective, the company with less than a half votes in an entity will not be controlled effectively, or it may get under the control of the shareholders, who have lesser amounts of shares, which contradicts the initial policy of the company. Additionally, the implementation of the additional control element will cause the diversification of the control power, which may impact the entire governing system negatively. On the other hand, if the existing system is aimed at ignoring the interests of the investment minority, this group of investors may leave, and the company will be left without additional reserves. Thus, if financial difficulties are forecasted, this reformation will be useful for the entire company, nevertheless, eh governing system will be diversified, which will not grant stable control of the financial resources. From the perspective of the research by Imhoff (117), it should be stated that any entity may own its own securities which are convertible into ordinary shares. Thus, the potential of these instruments is explained by the flexibility of the control system. Thus, the voting power of the financial performance is applicable for implementing the additional regulation tools and systems, which are as follows: 1. Equity share warrants 2. Share call options 3. Convertible preference shares 4. Convertible debts (Bavly, 201) Consequently, the innovation of the reformation will be useless for increasing the flexible control system, which is useful either for preparing for a crisis or for implementation of the changes in other spheres of financial and business performance. Works Cited Badawi, Ibrahim M. “Global Corporate Accounting Frauds and Action for Reforms.” Review of Business 26.2 (2005): 87 Bavly, Dan A. Corporate Governance and Accountability: What Role for the Regulator, Director, and Auditor? . Westport, CT: Quorum Books, 2007. Imhoff, Eugene A. “Accounting Quality, Auditing and Corporate Governance.” Accounting Horizons (2003): 117 McKee, David L., and Don E. Garner. Accounting Services, the International Economy, and Third World Development . Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers, 2003. Someya, Kyojiro, ed. Accounting Education and Research to Promote International Understanding: The Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Accounting Education: Kyoto, Japan . New York: Quorum Books, 2004. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The theory identifies, and explains certain observations on how to manage crime and explicit behavior in urban environments. According to the theory, proper maintenance and monitoring of urban areas plays a crucial role in providing security to people. James Wilson and George Kelling introduced the broken windows theory in 1982. The social scientists discussed the theory through an article published in the United States. Since then, the theory has attracted a wide range of unfavorable judgment from various people. Police department of the United States has been among the main beneficiaries of this theory. Various state governments apply the theory in developing their policies on crime. A crucial element about this theory is the concept of fear. According to criminology experts, the broken windows theory develops upon this concept. This explains the reason why it is widely used police agencies. The police agencies classify public disorder as one of the major problems they deal on a daily basis. They argue that it acts as a source of fear among community members. Disorder in urban environments often elevates fear among people. This results in the development of a social prototype that reduces cohesion among community members. Discussion In one of their publications, James Wilson and George Kelling argued that modern policing has shifted its focus from ensuring order to dealing with escalating levels of crime in urban environments. This phenomenon resulted from riots that begun developing in urban areas during the 1960s. The riots disrupted social order and security among urban communities. This created an urgent need for police agencies to maintain the safety of streets by reducing mass violence. This is a clear indication that police agencies still apply this theory in their work. Various communities in the United States have successfully applied the broken windows theory in ensuring order across various their urban environments. Massachusetts is one of the communities that have managed to apply this theory to improve security in their streets. The aim of the program was to reduce levels of crime in the community by improving their physical environment. They believed that arresting people would not bring the desired change, as long as the criminal hideouts remained operational. Police agencies in the community collaborated with researchers from Harvard University and Suffolk University to identify, and clear out various criminal hideouts. The most identifiable challenges involved disposal of waste, faulty streetlights, and poor enforcement of building codes among others. The program also involved providing counseling services to victims of crime. Police officers had to change their operational routine in some areas to ensure the program was successful. Application in Cincinnati, Ohio The broken windows theory would be very effective in Cincinnati, Ohio. One of the biggest challenges experienced by police agencies in this community involves dealing with traffic criminals. The streets of Cincinnati, Ohio have become very insecure because of a disorganized physical environment. Poor infrastructure characterized by defective equipments such as streetlights has contributed a lot to the high rates of crime in this location. One of the key things to note when implementing this theory in such a location is that people will often resist change. Therefore, it is important to ensure that change programs apply in a manner that attracts public support. When introducing change, it is important to ensure that all people support the initiative. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Legal Ramifications for Exceeding Nursing Duties Case Study Case Study Review An LVN named Maggie was seen to suture a deep laceration in the presence of a physician (Marquis & Huston, 2009). The incident simultaneously raises several ethical, procedural, legal, and other issues. As an Emergency Department evening charge nurse and the one who witnessed Maggie suture a wound, I need to consider possible legal ramifications of the situation and assess the responsibilities of the involved parties. This will help me develop recommendations on what should be done in the case. It should be acknowledged that the case could have had serious legal ramifications. If the patient had been hurt during suturing or if complications had occurred (such as hemorrhage), the patient would have been entitled to start legal proceedings. It would have caused negligence accusations that could have affected not Maggie alone but also her supervisor, the physician who let her suture, and the entire medical facility at the end of the day. Technically, since rules have been violated, legal ramifications can occur anyway if the case is duly reported. Case analysis requires examining the responsibilities of each party involved in the incident. As a supervisor, I am responsible for communicating the boundaries of authority and responsibilities to the members of my nursing team and explaining the ramifications of violating the boundaries (Eggenberger, 2012). Since I had heard that Maggie could occasionally exceed her job description before the incident, I should have approached her and explained that such excesses were unacceptable. The physician who let her suture should have understood that he or she could let down the entire facility. Despite claiming to take the responsibility for Maggie’s actions, the physician let the nurse perform a task outside of her licensure, which is too serious and goes beyond the area of things that a doctor can take the responsibility for. Finally, Maggie herself deliberately committed a violation, which brought about risks not only for her license but also the reputation of the physician she was working with, for me as her supervisor, for her team, and the entire hospital. Her responsibility was either to refrain from exceeding her job responsibilities or pursue a different license. However, despite possible adverse effects, this incident showed something positive, too. First of all, the relationship between Maggie and the physician who defended her was trustful and respectful. Such relationships between different members of the medical staff should be encouraged and facilitated (Tang, Chan, Zhou, & Liaw, 2013). It is necessary to prevent a development where the incident would cause a conflict between nurses and physicians. Nonetheless, it does not mean that the incident should be simply ignored. As a supervising nurse, I will need to immediately communicate to the incident’s participants that they committed a violation and may be penalized for it. I want to make it clear that such behaviors are unacceptable and will be inevitably reported to the hospital’s management if repeated. Yet, I do think that the incident does not have to be reported now because it was the first time such a violation was observed. Everyone should stay within their responsibilities and authority. No-one should question this rule. However, it should be recognized that sometimes in healthcare, such as in emergency cases, providers are forced to and have to go beyond formal entitlements to provide optimal care. It is a positive thing that a hospital has competent and dedicated nurses. It is a positive thing that physicians appreciate them, support them, willingly delegate some tasks, and take the responsibility for their actions. While encouraging all this, it is still necessary to set and protect boundaries. Maggie and the physician who let her suture should not be reported the first time they got caught, but they should be forbidden to do it again. References Eggenberger, T. (2012). Exploring the charge nurse role: Holding the frontline. Journal of Nursing Administration, 42 (11), 502-506. Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2009). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application . Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Tang, C. J., Chan, S. W., Zhou, W. T., & Liaw, S. Y. (2013). Collaboration between hospital physicians and nurses: An integrated literature review. International Nursing Review, 60 (3), 291-302. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Sherlock Holmes Films Analysis Essay Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Brett Jeremy and the Holmes Audience 3. Betrayal of Holmes 4. Works Cited Introduction Although we may not typically consider a trailer released months before the film’s debut or a quote from an interview as a part of an actual movie, these do serve significantly to shape how we approach our viewing of the film for the first time as well as how we reflect upon it while viewing, after viewing, or upon revisiting it. To many diehards of Sherlock Holmes, Benedict Cumberbatch appears to be the definitive figure in this contemporary work. Playing Arthur Conan Doyle, Jeremy Brett complicates the detective in the adventures of Sherlock Holmes up to 1994. On the other hand, most viewers observe that Benedict has honored the great man who defined Holmes for the current generation. Although Genette discusses the paratext in reference to literary works in particular, the concept can easily be applied to the filmic text. Cumber batch provides a writer’s eloquence in relaying Brett’s impression. A literary paratext might include a book’s cover, title page, preface, or even reviews about a book, whether quoted upon its jacket or encountered by a potential reader in a magazine. In the analysis of this paper, a film paratext could be a movie trailer, DVD cover, title sequence, reviews from the press, or interviews with the writers, directors, and cast. Brett Jeremy and the Holmes Audience Sherlock’s creators, Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, anticipated an international audience of newcomers as well as a homegrown Holmes fan base. This is amid Brett’s public battle with a bipolar disorder that almost ended his career in acting. The first episode’s title is a variation of A Study in Scarlet, Conan Doyle’s 1887 novel that introduced Sherlock Holmes to readers; it is an appropriate choice for the episode that introduces 21st century Sherlock to television audiences in Britain. Brett’s death in 1995, after a heart failure, was a major blow to other members of the cast. The murdered “pink” lady reflects not only a color and story connection with the original text but twists the tale into a modern commentary about eye-catching colors for women working in the media and the victim’s need to be perfectly groomed and color coordinated in order to be acceptable for her job and her lovers (Aumont 38). Even her accessories, such as a mobile phone, are in, as Sherlock refers to them as being of an alarming shade of pink. In every version of this episode, whether broadcast in the U.K. or internationally, in edited or full format, the story begins not with Sherlock but with Jeremy Brett, who becomes the character with whom the audience is expected to identify and thus is an appropriate entry character to get viewers involved with the story. Brett’s flashback to an Afghani war zone, also appropriate to the original Watson’s war record (another plus for traditional Holmes fans), makes him a sympathetic modern character who might be a returned veteran like someone viewers know in real life. The news-style flashback modernizes Watson’s pre-Sherlock experiences, as does his visit with his therapist and comments about writing a blog. His final line before the opening credits, “Nothing ever happens to me,” may be appropriate for the couch potatoes watching this episode; vicariously, their lives, too, are about to change as they enter the world of Sherlock’s adventures (Aumont 29). The opening theme immediately follows this line, overlaying the rush of London traffic and pulling Benedict Cumberbatch, and the viewers, into the story. They, walking alongside Watson, become pulled into Sherlock’s world, learning a lot about the detective’s “science of deduction” as well as his personal history within the scope of the first episode. This Victorian setting in England brings forth Downey Robert Jr. as Holmes opens up to the 21 st Century tales of sensibility (Aumont 34). Beyond the television series, new viewers can also “play Watson” by visiting Sherlock’s website, The Science of Deduction, which appears the same as on television. Betrayal of Holmes Appropriating Ritchie’s initial vision for the films, Downey has on multiple occasions promoted the adaptations as potentially homoerotic. During the first film’s production, his suggestion to the press that Holmes and Watson would wrestle and share a bed attracted critics’ and audiences’ attention. On the other hand, Brett’s appearance in the 41 episodes of Holmes from 1984 to 1994 allows the audience to comment on his betrayal of Holmes. They observed that He would have continued with such line of action had he not died at the young age of 61 (Aumont 42). Although Ritchie has never declared Holmes as gay-rather, he has elaborated “while these guys are sort of in love with each other,” they are “a hetero-sexual couple that at moments could seem gay” (Aumont 46). Downey’s inferences have dominated, serving as the defining paratext for the films. Genette’s theory of paratextuality posits seemingly external materials as an inextricable part of a text, with the prefixpara- at Once denoting that which is “separate from or going beyond” while also serving as “analogous or parallel to,” according to the OED (Aumont 48). Works Cited Aumont James. L’Analyse des films/Analysis of Film . Cambridge: MIT Press, 1988. Print. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Waitrose Industrial Placement Program Essay (Critical Writing) Waitrose Industrial placement is a program that belongs to John Lewis Partnership and it aims at helping continuing students in developing their careers and talents through professional training. An individual seeking placement with the service has an option of working in the sales department, retail/merchandising, purchasing and supply, and logistics and operation. The company has close to three-hundred branches countrywide and a student is likely to be posted in any of these branches. Anyone seeking placement is expected to possess a number of qualities, one being taking an initiative where the intern has to ensure the boss works without many difficulties and produce the desire results. The intern has to anticipate what the senior manager in the department wants and aspire to deliver the best result before he or she is asked to do so. The second quality pertains to hard work implying the intern has to give the best to the organization. In many cases, the organization is likely to forget the intern once the agreed term is over, but a hardworking individual is rare to forget. Under the placement service, a student should develop a special quality where he or she under promises and strives to over deliver. This would definitely guarantee success, but it does not come easy because an individual has to develop an additional quality in the form of humility. Pride leads to devastation whereas humbleness results in honour. An intern is always under the process of learning and it is advisable that listening is employed as a major quality. An individual who speaks a lot does not command respect from colleagues because too much talking is associated with underperformance. Therefore, placement at Waitrose Industrial has to be guided by special listening skills to improve communication between interns and the management. Interns seeking placement with Waitrose Industrial have to treat each person equally, irrespective of whether it is the client, fellow employee, or other partners. They should never treat people based on their social statuses, race, or ethnicity because this will definitely have a negative impact on the organization. Feeling inferior is one of the problems that many interns face. It is something that interferes with personal identity. Based on this, the intern has to be confident that the job will be done effectively and in an appropriate way. The UK grocery market has been stable for the past twenty years, but instability was reported recently because of the emerging price wars and falling of the prices of food commodities. The value of important products, such as milk and bread, are now 4% less as compared to the previous years. The market leader, Sainsbury, has been overtaken by Tesco because of stiff competition that calls on supermarket chains to devise specific strategies to cope with pressure. The new entrants in the industry are offering huge discounts that attract customers, but the market leaders are unable to follow suit because of the nature of their operations. The German grocer, Aldi and Lidl, is offering stiff competition to industry players because of the way it handles customers. Waitrose shares in the market are also in the increase, as it recently reported a growth of 5.6% whereas the shares of Aldi dropped to 25.5% from 29.1% in October 2014. The trend is expected to continue because of new laws governing distribution and marketing of products in Europe. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Implication of Nutritional Therapies Essay The benefits of nutritional therapies are several, ranging from preventing illnesses as well as hastening the healing process. Nevertheless, they have some disadvantages which may have disastrous effects. Patients may be misinformed about some of these products and end up using them without professional guidance from specialists. Some organizations come up with claims on the effectiveness of their products. While most of this information may be truthful, there are times when the said product is still under test or is unproven. Several studies have been conducted to establish the application of herbal therapies. Summary of Research reports A research study was done on the use of herbal products, knowledge of the products and where the pediatric population retrieves their information. Around 50% of the 150 who turned up reported that they used herbal therapy. Only 26% were aware of their side effects of the herbs. Half of them could not explain its use with conventional medicine. Relatives were the primary source of information for 80% of the interviewees, while less than half of this population discussed them with nurses. A separate study examined the experiences of caregivers with herbal remedy. 8 nurturer practitioners were questioned, undergoing precise procedures in order to engender a foundation variable. The acquaintance, accountability, time, cost and treatment were the main themes, which were narrowed down to the core variable of the knowledge of herbal therapies. Acquaintance determines how advanced a healthcare giver can incorporate this therapy. This comprehension was further fortified through practice and passionate investigations. Benefits of herbal therapy The benefits of herbal medicine commonly offset the hazards they bring, provided that they are healthily administered. Superior herbal drugs in general treat the whole body, rather than a singular sickness. They help in strengthening a personality, advance general body functions such as absorption and exclusion, lessen apprehension and grant improved slumber. (DerMarderosian, Kuhn & Winston, 2001). The therapy costs less than conventional treatment, and if well administered provides no harmful ramification. Hazards of herbal therapy Many of the herbs provided are not approved by the pertinent authority. Their effectiveness and wholesomeness is thus not proficient. They sometimes interfere with prescribed medicines, research having shown that some herbs may reduce the effects of medicine (Mauk & Schmidt, 2004). Arnica Montana and Bromelain are two examples of herbs that patients have used after surgical operations or damage to diminish bruising. There is no ample information which assures patients that the herbs would work; though curing has been evidenced in different patients. However, there are reported side effects of these herbs counting an increased risk of hemorrhage and a quicker heart rate. It may also cause anomalous uterine blood loss. Arnica does not interrelate with conventional drugs when used in a homeopathic cure (Hansel, Schulz & Tyler, 2001). Personal experience with herbal remedy I once met a young African-American woman who opposed her Breast Cancer condition. She used some form of herbal medication from Peru, which regrettably caused the malignancy to enlarge. It ultimately ruptured, producing a foully smell. Consequently, the cancer became very advanced. She was no longer an applicant for Breast Reconstruction; her operation was to cut out the cancer and use the flap from her belly to fill the deficiency. She died within the year. I believe that if she had the herbal therapy along with conventional medication (cutting the cancer out) she would have survived. Use of herbal therapy The patients must always consult healthcare givers before ingesting any form of herbs. Both the two must understand the use of herbal therapy and how they optimally function. Appropriate blending of herbs with modern medicine and their side effects must be tacit. The latter study emphasizes the need for nurses in practice to be updated and focused on knowledge acquisition concerning herbal therapy. Conclusion Application of herbal medicine knowledge into practice Drugs are often derived from plants. The direct ingestion of these plants while combining with modern medication may inflame a response. This reaction is a basic principle which must be unmistakably understood in my practice. It is also necessary to understand why patients prefer some forms of herbal therapy. For example, the relationship between soy and the risk of breast cancer; most patient believe that it prevents tumor and breast cancer patients argue that it prohibits the re-emergence of cancer. There are concerns by aces, however, that it may in fact increase the lump (Weiss, 2008). Such confusion necessitates intervention studies to determine the value of the herb. Still, such trials are unlikely to occur due to its expensive nature, unethical character, and the length of time that would be experienced before validating the results. Ensuring competence, relevant training and safety of the patients is imperative in application of herbal therapy. References Ann, G. (2000). Nurse practitioners’ experience with herbal therapy. Walden library; nursing & allied health source. Web. DerMarderosian, A., Kuhn, M. & Winston, D. (2001). Herbal therapy & supplements: a scientific & traditional approach. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Greenwald, M., Lanski, S., Perkins, A. & Simon, H. (2003). Herbal therapy use in a pediatric emergency department population: Expect the unexpected. Walden library; nursing & allied health source. Web. Hansel, R., Schulz, V., & Tyler, V. (2001). Rational therapy: a physician’s guide to herbal medicine. New York: Routledge. Mauk, K. & Schmidt, N. (2004). Spiritual care in nursing practice . Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Weiss, M. (2008). Soy intake and breast cancer. Breastcancer.org; lower your risk. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The Effect of Student’s Online Visibility on Their Performance Essay The article primarily focuses on the disruptive aspect of read-only participants in an online learning community setting. The research problem is based on the fact that a student’s online visibility affects their performance, which inevitably influences the outcome of courses. There are two main research questions where the first one addresses whether online participation has a relationship with successful course completion and learning. The second element focuses on the correlation between learning community and participation. The methodology was comprised of both qualitative and quantitative approaches, which is also referred to as a mixed methodological framework. The former utilized ATLAS.ti software to gather valuable data on examination essays, online quizzes, discussion posts, and blog postings (Nagel et al., 2009). The quantitative component used the LMS tracking tool, which calculated the instances of relies and postings. The findings of the study illustrate the proper correlations between the overall performance and outcome. For example, five key elements, such as logins, posts, reply ratio, collaboration, and feedback percentage, were highly predictive of the grade group within the online classroom (Nagel et al., 2009). In other words, the degree of a student’s participation in the given activities determined whether they will fail, pass or be distinctive. The authors also discussed the implications of the research, which derives several conclusions from the gathered data. Low online visibility of a student can be attributed to a read-only approach, lack of contribution, technical problems, and absence of any reason. An online course can be completed only if there is active participation. The researchers additionally suggest rotating group members, encouraging the submission of high-quality postings, grading individual contributions in a group project, and communicating login frequency. References Nagel, L., Blignaut, A. S., & Cronjé, J. C. (2009). Read-only participants: A case for student communication in online classes. Interactive Learning Environments, 17 (1), 37-51. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Climate variables 2. Instructional variables 3. Effectiveness of Tony’s lessons for promoting motivation 4. Reference Climate variables Climate variables are the factors that relate to the classroom environment. These variables create a suitable environment for learning. The first climate variable is the learning setting. The classroom should be arranged in a manner that promotes learning. Charts which show the learning content of the subject should be hung in the classroom. Further, the students should be informed of the daily learning objectives and assignments. Based on this variable, Tony introduces the class by stating that “I’m going to write some words on the board and I want you to observe and compare them carefully. Then we’ll see if we can find a pattern in them. Okay?” (Pearson Education, 2010). He informs the students precisely on the objectives of his class. Secondly, there is a need to have reciprocated respect between the students and the tutor. This mutual respect is evident when the students respond to the Tony’s questions. He asks nearly all the students in the class a question and they all respond. Thirdly, safe environment motivates learning. Safe environment is displayed by the students’ ability to express their ideas freely without fear of being intimidated. This can be seen in the answers provided by the students. Such as, “He continues, “Look at the words I’ve written on the chalkboard. Tell me something about them. Sonya?”, “They’re all words,” Sonya responds. “Indeed they are,” Tony smiles” (Pearson Education, 2010). The answers do not relate to the topic of discussion but Tony builds on the answers provided by the students for a better understanding. The example above also shows that Tony created a friendly environment as he smiles at the answers provided by the students and carrying on with the lesson. This shows an encouraging teacher’s behavior. Finally, Tony enhances student synergy by involving all of them in understanding the topic throughout the class. Instructional variables Instructional variables revolve around increasing concern in learning activities. The first instructional variable is the introductory focus. It entails attracting the attention of students. The second variable is linking the topic to the students’ lives. It is evident as Tony chose the words the students use in daily life such as cut, get and tip among others. Thirdly, Tony involves all class members in the discussion. He directs the questions to students to respond. For instance, “Yes, excellent, Kathy. And what did we add to each of the words? Alysia?” (Pearson Education, 2010). Such active involvement of the students increases intrinsic motivation among them. At the end of the class, there is evidence that the students understand the objectives of the lesson. It is shown in the statement “very well done, Trang. You’ve identified the relationship between vowel sounds and spelling when adding ing ” (Pearson Education, 2010). Upon confirming understanding of the subject, Tonny gives the students a class assignment. It is an illustration of meeting the need to understand the topic. Effectiveness of Tony’s lessons for promoting motivation Tony is effective in delivering the content of the topic to the students because he uses of both climate and instructional variables. This can be attributed to his personal teaching efficiency. It is evident in his deep interest to ensure that the students learn the topic. He uses answers provided by the students to build a better understanding of the topic. For instance “Good observation, Alesha. Now look at the words in the second and fourth columns. What do you notice about the spelling of those words? Robbie?” “They all have ing added to them.” “Yes. Now look a bit more closely. What kind of pattern do you notice? (Pearson Education, 2010). He uses an active participatory approach to teach the topic. All students kept on trying in a participatory mood until they understood the concept and answered the question correctly. This increases the interest of the students to understand the concept. Reference Pearson Education. (2010). Motivation in the classroom . Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Layout at Arnold Palmer Hospital’s New Facility Essay The video under analysis is entitled “Layout at Arnold Palmer Hospital’s New Facility” and devoted to the description of the layout at Arnold Palmer Hospital’s new facility. In 2001, the hospital began to face major problems with staff efficiency and the lack of space. Therefore, the hospital administration designed a new kind of layout for the building which could serve as a solution to all the problems the hospital had (Amer). In general, the main goal of layout strategy is to create a cost-effective layout which will satisfy the competitive needs of an organization. According to the description of the layout design mentioned in Chapter 9, the main principles at which it is aimed are higher utilization of people, equipment, and space, improved communication with a client, and safe working conditions (Heizer et al. 394). In the new facility of Arnold Palmer’s Hospital, the administration tried to address all the principles stated above, and, according to the video, they succeeded in doing this. The principal reason why the executives of the hospital decided to build a new facility with a completely different layout was that they had been receiving many complaints from patients regarding long wait times several years before the implementation of their expansion plan. In order to address capacity issues in the new facility, the administration came to the idea that changing the form of the layout from the rectangular to the circular type would significantly increase the overall efficiency of the hospital (Amer). As a result, this unique circular pod design proved to be effective in the delivery of quality healthcare by means of reducing the distances between key places in the facility to a minimum. One of the main priorities for the new design was the distance that healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, had to cover to reach their patients. In this new structure of the facility, the distance between the nurse’s station and the patient rooms is considerably reduced, with 118 feet being the maximum distance between the remotest ward to the nursing station (Amer). The average time spent by a nurse to reach their patients decreased by 20%, thereby significantly increasing the efficiency of the nursing staff. First of all, this innovative design has many features of a work cell (one of the main concepts of operations management described in Chapter 9), the main goal of which is reorganizing people into small groups that focus on the quality provision of the same service. Particularly, this approach allows quicker access of employees to patients and medical equipment. Secondly, such design incorporates the so-called patient-centered servicescape, which is also described in Chapter 9 and focused on creating a tranquil environment including warm colors, private rooms with additional beds for family members, and large windows that let more natural light into the rooms (Heizer et al. 396). Before implementing their plan, the hospital administration conducted a detailed survey in which they asked the healthcare professionals and the patients about their opinion regarding major problems with which they had to deal and how they could be resolved (Amer). According to the results of the survey, the executives identified two strategies that they had to implement in order to maximize the efficiency of the facility, namely, improving operations, placing a large focus on design, and making sure that a healing environment is created. As a result, they managed to build a facility in the form of a cloverleaf. Thus, the hospital consists of three pod-like sections with an elevator at the center of each of them and the main section in the form of a triangle that connects the pods. In the pods, there are wards for patients, local supply of linen, and a local nursing station. In the triangle, there are break and central medical supply rooms, wards, and a central nursing station. The main peculiarity of such a structure is that it increases the proximity of medical staff to patients. Certainly, some people opposed the creation of such a structure, as they considered it radical. However, in fact, those people simply got used to the traditional layout and did not want any changes. Despite the opposition, one million dollars was invested in this plan which turned out to be successful. Moreover, before making any changes, many studies concerning the end product were conducted. Live experiments involving medical staff and patients analyzing their movements inside the facility were performed. In addition, many computer simulations were made focusing on the workflow and the time required for performing various actions inside the facility (Amer). Thus, all these experiments and computer simulations provided a good understanding of the potential challenges and benefits this layout would bring. At the end of the video, the changes implemented in the neonatal extensive care unit are described. The two principal changes included the reduction of noise and light in the room, thereby creating a favorable environment for newborn children. In fact, the idea was to reduce the sunlight coming from windows and to hang privacy curtains between beds (Amer). According to the interviews conducted after the implementation of these changes, this family-focused approach was successful. In my opinion, the executives of the hospital applied the most appropriate concepts of operations management. I agree with their decision to implement those concepts and strategies that are the most necessary for the clinic and address all of its needs. Regarding other operations management techniques, they are not necessary in this case. In addition, I think that the applied techniques can be used uniformly all over the world, as, for example, the decreased distance between nursing stations and patient rooms and the psychological methods of selecting favorable for healing colors are universal. Works Cited Amer, Beverly. “Capítulo 9 Layout at Arnold Palmer Hospital’s New Facility.” YouTube . 2012, Web. Heizer, Jay, et al. Principles of Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management, Student Value Edition. 10th ed., Pearson, 2016. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Cultural Effects on Pain Assessment & Management Essay (Article) Table of Contents 1. Pain 2. Pathophysiology of Pain 3. Nursing and Medical Management of Pain 4. Application of Information to Professional Nursing Practice 5. References Pain Pain is a bad sensation due to strong or destructive stimuli. The discernment of pain differs widely from one individual to another making the description of pain a hard task (Narayan, 2010). Pain can be categorized into two main types, which are chronic and acute pain. Acute pain lasts a short time and is commonly an outcome of surgical procedures, wounds or illnesses (Yüceer, 2011). Chronic pain, on the other hand, is an unending state of pain that is usually associated with an illness. Pain decreases the quality of life, lengthens hospital visits, and increases morbidity and death (Yüceer, 2011). Pathophysiology of Pain Pain arises from the brain’s translation of feelings felt by the body. The nervous system transmits these indicators from their points of origin to the brain. The physiology of pain entails four key steps. These are “transduction, transmission, modulation, and perception” (Zacharoff, 2013, para. 2). Afferent nerve endings work through A-delta fibers and C fibers. These nerves convert unpleasant stimuli into nociceptive signals, which are then conveyed to the brain through the spinal cord along sensory regions (Zacharoff, 2013). The pain-associated impulses are modulated in the dorsal region of the spinal cord. The modulation can result in strengthening or reduction of the signals. The ultimate pain experience is subjective and comes from the interrelations between the patient’s psychological viewpoint, transduction, transmission, and modulation of pain (Zacharoff, 2013). Nursing and Medical Management of Pain People belong to diverse cultural groups and their perception of pain varies significantly. Nurses ought to accept this perception of pain to be able to provide patients with culturally and medically acceptable pain management remedies (Edwards et al., 2001). To understand patients’ perception of pain, nurses first need to establish their own cultural norms about pain by answering self-assessment questions (Narayan, 2010). Efficient communication is fundamental for a thorough pain assessment. Therefore, when dealing with patients who speak languages other than English, nurses must engage the services of certified medical interpreters to facilitate efficient communication of patients’ opinions concerning pain (Narayan, 2010). The mnemonic LEARN (listen, explain, acknowledge, recommend, and negotiate) is a vital model that provides key steps in educating nurses on appropriate pain management strategies (Narayan, 2010). Nurses ought to comprehend patients’ cultural beliefs about pain and clarify the harmful impact of such values without criticizing the patients’ viewpoints. Nurses ought to let patients know that it is right to be relieved of pain by encouraging them to seek help whenever they feel any discomfort (Edwards et al., 2001). Application of Information to Professional Nursing Practice This paper emphasizes the relevance of culture in the perception and treatment of pain. It also points out the importance of patients’ psychological satisfaction in effective management of pain. However, patients tend to cling to dangerous cultural beliefs and procedures associated with pain. Consequently, nurses ought to educate and enlighten patients on the negative effects of such practices. It is, therefore, important that nurses and patients arrive at mutually acceptable treatment options. These options should take care of the patients’ cultural values as well as the underlying scientific advantages and disadvantages (Narayan, 2010). This strikes a balance between bodily comfort and emotional interests of the patients thereby attaining the best outcome in pain management. The shortage of consistent pain assessment instruments is a major barrier to efficient pain management (Reisman, 2007). This paper solves this problem by providing nurses with important pain management guidelines. References Edwards, H. E., Nash, R. E., Yates, P. M., Walsh, A. M., Fentiman, B. J., McDowell, J. K., Skerman, H. M., & Najman, J. M. (2001). Improving pain management by nurses: A pilot peer intervention program. Nursing and Health Sciences, 3 (1), 35-45. Narayan, M. (2010). Culture’s effects on pain assessment and management. American Journal of Nursing , 110 (4), 38-47. Web. Reisman, M. (2007). The problem of pain management in nursing homes. P&T, 32 (9), 494-495. Yüceer, S. (2011). Nursing approaches in the postoperative pain management . Journal of Clinical and Experimental Investigations , 2 (4), 474-478. Zacharoff, K. L. (2013). The pathophysiology of pain . Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Zappos’s customer benefit package. The primary product Zappos offers is footwear although the company is constantly increasing its range of products (see figure 1). The peripheral goods and services are not essential, but they enhance the primary product and add value (Collier & Evans, 2016). Zappos provides such peripheral goods as handbags, accessories, jewelry, watches, and clothing. These items are not essential when marketing footwear, but people often try to buy things that match. Therefore, when a customer buys the shoes of their dream, they want something nice to wear and enhance their appearance. The seller’s peripheral services include call center services, size conversion charts, and Spanish-speaking representatives. Many online retailers offer such services, which adds value and makes customers’ buying experience more enjoyable. Free shipping can be regarded as both a common peripheral service and a variant. Variants are products or services that are unique and differentiate a company from its competitors (Collier & Evans, 2016). Zappos revolutionized e-commerce in a way since it was the first seller to offer free shipping in both ways, but, now, many online retailers provide such a service. Enhanced tracking features and Zappos Adaptive are also variants that make the organization well-recognized. However, creative telemarketers are the primary competitive advantage of the company and one of its most valued variants. Zappos employees are encouraged to “wow” customers and are empowered to make decisions (Collier & Evans, 2016, p. 25). Although the company sells goods produced by other manufacturers, Zappos is completely responsible for their quality. Primary management processes at Zappos involve the delivery of goods, filling orders, and the provision of support through call centers. Therefore, to execute an order, Zappos employees manage these primary processes. The company is famous for its exclusive service and creative approach to developing relationships with customers. Nevertheless, the effective implementation of these functions can hardly be achieved without support management processes that include purchasing goods from manufacturers, managing inventory and warehouses, and acquiring technology. Zappos has one of the most efficient information systems that ensure proper data flow and management. Customers can track their orders and even learn about the availability of the items they want (Collier & Evans, 2016). Employees receive updates, reports, as well as reminders, that enable them to manage orders properly. Central general management processes necessary to execute an order at Zappos are information systems and human resources. Human resources management is one of the most remarkable aspects of the organization that pays substantial attention to the empowerment of its employees (Warrick, Milliman, & Ferguson, 2016). Employees are encouraged and trained to be creative when dealing with clients. They do not have protocols or fixed call durations, so they are free to ‘wow’ potential or existing clients. Operations managers (OM) perform a set of activities that have an influence on the way companies sell their products and services. As far as Zappos is concerned, one of the key OM activities is service encounter design. At Zappos, services are the primary competitive advantage so critical attention is paid to this area. Employees are trained and encouraged to use creative methods to satisfy their customers’ needs. This strategy has proved to be effective as the vast majority of the clients are returning. Technology selection is another vital OM activity that ensured the company’s popularity among online shoppers. As mentioned above, Zappos has sophisticated software that enables employees to perform their tasks quickly and effectively. Clients also benefit from the use of this system as they can seek for specific items and filter their searches. They can also identify the number of products available, which is an important feature that enhances their purchasing experience. Finally, facility layout and design activity are often underestimated. At Zappos, the working environment is favorable since employees have comfortable working places that can be decorated to their taste. The balance of effective design and technology (proper devices, desks, chairs) and personal tough (pictures or anything employees might find relevant) is what makes Zappos one of the best companies to work for. These three activities contribute to the development of competitive advantage and excellent performance. The case of Zappos is illustrative in terms of the difference between service-providing and goods-producing. First, Zappos offers tangible goods, but they do not manufacture anything. The company’s employees help customers to buy the items they want, and this support is hardly tangible. In contrast to goods-producing, customers play an active role in the delivery of services. Zappos’s clients call, ask for discounts, or articulate their needs that can be quite unconventional. The telemarketers of the organization under consideration make sure to address all those needs making their customers co-creators of services. At Zappos, forecasting is not one of the central activities as it is difficult or even impossible to predict the demand for services. The company reacts to the inquiries that appear each day. While products can be stored and managed easily, services cannot be regarded as an element of inventory. When it comes to Zappos, the services they provide vary from customer to customer. Another difference between products and services is related to service management skills that are essential for the competitiveness of a service-providing company. Retailers’ representatives at Zappos always have extensive data concerning the available goods or services. One more difference is associated with price as it is often difficult to evaluate services especially if they are as unique as Zappos’s services. Finally, time is linked to the differences as well since services are expected to be provided almost immediately while customers understand that time is necessary to produce a thing. References Collier, D. A., & Evans, J. R. (2016). OM (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. Warrick, D. D., Milliman, J. F., & Ferguson, J. M. (2016). Lessons learned from Zappos on what it takes to build high performance cultures. Organizational Dynamics, 45( 1), 64-70. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Implications of Theological and Psychological Reflections on Human Behavior Essay Depending on how one chooses to look at every individual discipline, theological and psychological ideas are interrelated. To establish the relationship between the two, there are different models through which the association has been viewed. While theology advocates for the supremacy of God in all its explanations, psychology places primacy on natural laws and empirical shreds of evidence to explain human behavior. Consequently, the relationship uniting the two study fields has been disdainful and making it hard to integrate their principles. Despite the differences between Christianity and the study of mental behavior, they strive to explain anthropoid conduct. Divergent views of both Christianity and psychology result in opposing stances between Christian believers and psychologists. Some psychoanalysts opine that religion is a bolster for the feeble in society and it is based on fictions as there are no scientific proofs of it (Entwistle, 2015). On the other hand, Christianity faults those propagating the narrative of individuals’ behaviors as determined by natural laws. The Bible talks about the works of the human flesh which are evident in the commission of sins and also warns about the dire consequences of not inheriting the kingdom of God ( King James Bible , 1769/2017, Galatians 5:19-21). As evidenced, the correlation between psychotherapy and theology is being hindered by the faults which are found in both religion scholars and psychoanalysts. Moreover, the dissimilarities in the reflections of psychologists and Christians in assessing human behavior lead to a strenuous relationship between the two. Entwistle (2015) says that the antagonistic model of association between religion and psychoanalysis is always a background issue for hostilities among secular and Christian combatants. The Bible condemns Christians who are likely to cooperate with those who are opposed to the Word of God ( King James Bible , 1769/2017, 1Corinthians 15:33). Similarly, the Bible does not approve of any partnership linking those who are opposed to God’s teachings and the believers ( King James Bible , 1769/2017, 2Corinthians 6:14). Moreover, Christians are taught not to receive guests who do not bring the word of God into their houses ( King James Bible , 1769/2017, 2John 1:9-11). Consequently, these uncompromising stances are heightening the existing level of tension between theologians and psychologists. Differences in reflections of theology and Christianity create the need to establish a link between the two disciplines. The interdependent connection exists as the focus of all the religious and psychological studies is directed at human behavior. The Bible teaches about the importance of careful listening and thoughtful action plan in Christians’ lives ( King James Bible , 1769/2017, James 1:19). The approach is common to both the psychoanalysis of human behavior and the theological view. To the church, Paul appeals to all brothers to agree and avert divisions as they become united in their thoughts and judgments ( King James Bible , 1769/2017, 1Corinthians 1:10). Realization of human imperfections should, therefore, guide Christians to learn from other people’s ideas, although they disagree with them. In conclusion, the variations between the psychological worldview and the religion’s point of view are ending in a conflicting relationship between the two study fields. The poor association has resulted in both the sides finding faults in each other. As the strenuous interaction is witnessed, each group has maintained a strong stance against the other, forming a background for conflicts. However, the differences are leading to the establishment of common grounds for understanding between theology and mental study. Accordingly, the impacts of the theological and psychological reflections on the relationship between religion and Christianity have made the two disciplines work independently. References Entwistle, D. (2015). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration (3 rd ed.). Wipf and Stock Publishers. King James Bible . (2017). Cambridge University Press. (Original work published 1769) | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Barry Hawkins, Entrepreneur of a Grooming Business Essay My favorite entrepreneur is Barry Hawkins. I chose Hawkins as a very unique entrepreneur because he quit his professional job as a college tutor and started a unique entrepreneurial business. Many people could not believe what he was doing could earn him any penny. People thought he had a mental problem. Believe me, Hawkins started a mobile pet washing and grooming business. He was doing all this in his old van that he repainted and equipped it with everything he needed to do this job. Hawkins moved from house to house to render this special service in his neighborhood. He had a passionate love for pets especially dogs which were almost kept in every home, he, therefore, found this job very interesting indeed. However, he did have a lot of problems with his family for taking this crazy idea his wife left him leaving behind their seven years old daughters. Life was not that easy at first but after a few weeks, everybody in his neighborhood was asking for his contacts for his service to their dear pets! He made a lot of cash in three months and almost all the shampoo manufacturing companies wanted him to advertise their products in the media. He became very famous in the whole city of New York. These made him expand his business to other cities and his company became registered which employed 3000 people many of whom were immigrants from politically troubled countries. In three years his company ‘Hawkins Pets Care'(HPC), was one of the most successful businesses of its kind which started selling its shares in the stock market! Hawkins became a billionaire and his employees were the best paid in their category. He became a celebrity in the U.S and everyone went for him for advice wherever they wanted to start a business. He built a huge tower in New York, ‘HAWKINS PLAZA’, which became the company’s headquarters. Hawkins did not forget the society, he knew that he could not have gone far by himself and therefore had a lot to give back to the society following his success. Together with his wife who came back after seeing her husband in the media for his success, they opened several rehabilitation centers and children’s homes for the orphaned children. He also supported the immigrants from war-torn countries by believing that were it not for their willingness to work for him he could not be that successful. He continued to employ more people including professionals to manage his dynamically expanding business. His daughter became the Chief Executive Officer of Hawkins Pets Care after his father’s death. She ran it to higher grounds having graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Veterinary medicine. Together with her two younger brothers, they ran what they called a family business. References Charles, L. The rise of social entrepreneur, New York: Macmillan Company, 1997. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The Industrial Buses Comparison Research Paper Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Target Markets 3. Similarities 4. Differences 5. Works Cited Introduction Computers and microprocessors continue to enter every sphere of life. This fact is specifically apparent in highly automated sectors of industry. Such “artificial intellect” became more dispersed, where the necessity in a general standard to connect various devices and external networks became obvious, and led to the development of standards that will facilitate the management of controllable processes (Eisenbarth, 1998). In that regard, various standards of industrial buses were developed to connect various devices on the field level. This paper compares two industrial buses, in terms of their similarities and differences, which are the Foundation fieldbus and DeviceNet fieldbus. Target Markets The target market of Foundation fieldbus and DeviceNet are close to each other, in terms of their common specification for the industrial network. Nevertheless, slight differences between the markets exist, which makes each of the products more suitable for specific purposes. In that regard, due to specific optimization, Foundation fieldbuses are more suitable in industries with wet processes, and explosive environments, as well as their focus on high-end devices (Biegacki and VanGompel, 1996). Additionally, the market of Foundation fieldbuses is industries implementing process control and monitoring, i.e. “flow control, temperature control, and tank level control” (Eisenbarth, 1998). DeviceNet, on the other hand, uses CAN (Controller Area Network) and CIP (Common Industrial Protocol), and the protocol is concerned with the logic rather than the process, i.e. “manufacturing plants, automotive, packaging, material handling” (Barlow, 2003). In that regard, the target specifications of DeviceNet are processes with simple industrial devices, such as sensors and actuators, and more complex such as drives and barcode readers (Biegacki and VanGompel, 1996). DeviceNet is more of a low-end network itself, the main tasks of which is directly connecting the devices to the control system (Biegacki and VanGompel, 1996). Similarities The main similarity between the two solutions, in addition to their implementation in the industrial sector can be seen in their openness to the developers and the vendors. In that regard, DeviceNet can be said to be more open, with 17 chip vendors and more than 300 product vendors, and open specifications of their buses, while Foundation buses have their chips, software and products from different vendors for H1 fieldbus and different suppliers for Ethernet components only for HSE fieldbus (High Speed Ethernet) (Synergetic Micro Systems, 1999). Other similarity can be seen in the usage of twisted pair in both standards, with DeviceNet using twisted pair for signal and power only, while Foundation fieldbuses using twisted pair in H1 protocol only. (Synergetic Micro Systems, 1999). Differences The first differences can be seen in the transfer rate of the protocols used in both standards, where Foundation fieldbuses H1 and HSE operate on 31.25 Kbps and 10 or 100 Mbps respectively, while DeviceNet incorporate the rates of 500, 250 or 125 kbps (Synergetic Micro Systems, 1999). The transmission rate supported in the case of DeviceNet is dependent on the length of the cable, where 500 m is the maximal distance, while in Foundation H1 fieldbuses the rate is unchangeable with maximal distance of 1900m, and in HSE this distance is 100 m for twisted pair and 2000 m for fiber. The size of the messages in both standards also differ where, DeviceNet sends 8-byte variable message, fragmenting larger packages, while Foundation’s message size is 128 octets for H1 protocol and 64 and 256 octets for HSE, in high and low priority respectively (Synergetic Micro Systems, 1999). It should be mentioned that both fieldbuses differ, in terms of their governing standards. Foundation fieldbus H1 implements “IEC Standard 1158-2 and ISA Standard ISA S50.02” (2003), while HSE is governed by IEEE 802.3u standard. DeviceNet, on the other hand, is governed by ISO 11898 and ISO 11519 (Synergetic Micro Systems, 1999). Works Cited Foundation Fieldbus Overview. 2003. Web. BARLOW, J. 2003. The Holonic Manufacturing & Controls Concept. Web. BIEGACKI, S. & VANGOMPEL, D. 1996. The application of DeviceNet in process control. ISA Transactions. Web. EISENBARTH, W. 1998. Using Fieldbus Technology to Integrate Automated Systems. Web. SYNERGETIC MICRO SYSTEMS. 1999. THE SYNERGETIC FIELDBUS COMPARISON CHART. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Management. Organizations: Why Do They Exist? Essay Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Nature of organizations 3. Conclusion 4. List of References Introduction An organization is essentially a faction of the populace clustered mutually to achieve a familiar aspiration (Daft, 2009, pp. 14). They form courses and controls to distinguish them from other parts of the surroundings, and are habitually governed by an executive who directs authorized activities. Currently, several organizations subsist to realize revenue and develop lucrative endeavors. However, there are some organizations which are not after minting cash, but rather to fashion awareness in the society (Maxwell, 2008, pp. 62). Organizations should exist to augment the competence of individuals and mask their limitations. They are indeed basic to ensure professional and profitable use of assets, and be better able to compensate the broad society. Nature of organizations Recognized organizations are shaped when technical conditions dictate stamina, swiftness or stability beyond the capabilities of a personage (Garvin, 2000). The assemblage of products recurrently occurs in organizations due to the long-established observation that persons functioning together are more prolific than individuals. For any fruitful work, there needs to be an organizational body which will allow partition of labor linking the personnel. An organization is thus indispensable, to guarantee that individuals concentrate on a focused intensity of expertise, thus permitting them to be more accomplished and dedicated in their careers. Other organizations survive to nurture their sizes and accrue more experience (Hagel & Brown, 2009). It is easier to marshal people to buy products from establishments with a commercial body, and more resourceful to fabricate goods in large scale, which can only be achieved in a group structure. Resources can be used more efficiently, and waste abstracted to other manufacture factors, unlike individuals who may not emphasize on proficient production. Individuals do not posses the aptitude to govern convoluted situations which may entail acute decision making and immense Organizations thus craft opportunities for people, who will foresee and control fundamental decisions which distress the society resources. (Hagel & Brown, 2009). In a company, a personality would augment his potential, for example, through promotions or other forms of remuneration for competence in fabrication. Online businesses, conversely, exist to publicize their services over the net. EBay is an example of such an organization, which provides global individuals with a platform to exchange commodities. Unfortunately, such organizations cannot monitor and lobby for their members despite their daily mushrooming (Maxwell, 2008, pp. 62). Conclusion Despite the benefits of working in a directorial setting, managers must give employees autonomy to be pioneering. This will fashion a setting where they will be an attachment to the company, and hence value for work. Organizations have been allotted exclusive status by the administration, depicted by the decrees responsibilities they hypothetically follow (Bakke, 2005, pp. 152), for example BP is required to guarantee proficient values by cleaning up any ecologically contaminating materials. For an organization to be measured productive, it must augment the welfare of the population by rewarding the needs of both staff and clients through optimizing their brilliant advantages and curtailing their confines (Daft, 2009, pp. 14). List of References Bakke, D 2005, Joy at work: a revolutionary approach to fun on the job , Washington, PVG, pp. 151-153. Daft, R 2009, Organization theory and design , Ohio: Cengage learning, pp. 14-15. Garvin, D 2000, Learning in action: a guide to putting the learning organization to work, Massachusetts: Harvard business school press. Web. Hagel, J & Brown, J 2009, “Why do companies exist?”, Harvard Business Review . Maxwell, J 2008, leadership gold: lessons I’ve learned from a lifetime of leading , New York: Thomas Nelson Inc, pp. 62. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Election (1999) Film Review Essay Characteristics of Tracy Flick and Jim McAllister Election (1999) film is a comedy film version of the 1998 novel titled Election by Tom Perrotta. Election is one of the most recognized best films in America and beyond having received several awards including the best actress award, best film award and best screenplay award. Election as a comedy film depicts high school life in the suburban presented through politics and school election race. The film narrates the success struggle story between Jim McAllister, a popular high school teacher in, suburban Omaha Nebraska and Tracy Flick, a student in the same school, featured in student body elections. McAllister is involved with several school-related functions in order to forget his frustrations with other aspects of his life like marriage. Tracy, an overachiever carries the obsession of joining a good college after completing her high school education and is willing to go any length to achieve her goals. She is brought out in Election as an over-ambitious, vindictive and manipulative character. At the beginning of the film, Tracy is involved with her teacher, Dave, who ended up suffering the consequences as he is fired from his job and his wife divorces him as well. In the contrary, Tracy gets away scot-free with no punishment. Instead, Tracy is nominated for class president in the school election, a gesture that annoys McAllister given that she made Dave, McAllister’s friend, lost his job. So he tries his best to stop her from winning by introducing another candidate in the race as she was set to run unopposed. According to him, Tracy has to be taught a lesson. Paul Metzer, a polite football player, becomes Tracy’s opponent not because he wanted to participate in election, but rather because of circumstances. He broke his leg and was thus unable to play at that time so McAllister took the advantage to convince him to register for election. Tracy’s malicious behavior is farther shown one day when she tries putting up one of her posters, but accidentally tears it. In return, she vented her anger in Paul’s campaign posters and destroys all of them. When confronted about it the next day, she claims innocence and even threatens to sue the school for false accusations. She knows that if she’s found out she might be withdrawn from the race or even be expelled and she can’t afford that. In a twist of events, Tammy, Paul’s sister, takes the blame for Tracy’s actions. Tammy being kicked out of school doesn’t deter Tracy a little bit, despite the fact that it’s her fault. Tracy finally emerges the winner in elections, only because Paul voted for her. She finally gets accepted into Georgetown University; hence her dream of getting into a good college is fulfilled. Unlike Tracy, Jim McAllister is a devoted teacher as he’s involved in the school elections. His dislike for Tracy is quite evident especially when she ruined Dave’s career. Tracy’s nomination for class president makes him set out to crash her dreams. He convinces Paul to run against Tracy. He still loses against Tracy because Paul votes for Tracy. He’s angered by this since he spots her dancing excitedly. As a way of making her lose elections, McAllister secretly discarded two of Tracy’s ballots then demands a recount of the votes. Paul is, therefore, declared the winner, but not for long as a janitor finds the two discarded ballots and gives them to the principal. This leads to McAllister resigning from his job. Jim is obviously repulsed by Tracy’s affair with Dave, but he is no different as he’s attracted to another woman, Linda, who he kisses passionately. Linda sets him up by asking him to rent a motel, and then she goes to see his wife. Divorced, jobless and humiliated, he leaves Nebraska for New York where he gets a job as a tour guide. Jim sees Tracy getting into a limousine with a politician while in New York. Remembering the evils Tracy has done to get where she is, the memory annoys him so he throws a soda cup at the limousine, then dashes away. As the film comes to an end, Jim is giving a tour to some children. As he asks them questions, he intentionally ignores one girl who obviously knows the answers just because she reminds him of Tracy. Jim detests Tracy from the start of the film until the end and hates anyone who reminds him of her as shown in the last scene. Jim also comes out as a hypocrite. He hates Tracy’s malicious character, yet he’s no different as explained above. In the end, Tracy wins regardless of how she makes her way through. She achieves everything she desired: going to a good college and having a good life as she keeps company with the high and mighty of the society. On the other hand Jim, who dislikes Tracy because of her character, is disappointed. He loses his teaching job and his marriage. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Ethical Issues in Medicine Analysis Essay Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Discussion 3. Conclusion 4. Work cited Introduction The relationship between a physician and a patient is professional, personal and social. The doctor has to follow some policies stipulated by the institution where he is based or by the professional ethics code. (Alpers 1999) Some of the common accepted principals of health care are, the principal of respect for autonomy which states that a patient is allowed to make decisions without influence. It is also called the principal of informed consent, the principal of nonmaleficence which states that one should not cause any harm to a patient, the principal of beneficence which requires that the physician be a help to the patient and always try to remove harm from that patient, and lastly the principal of justice which requires equal allocation of scarce resources on equal patients. (Principles of bioethics 2008) On the other hand, the patient has some rights as an individual, right to information about his health; right to express his demands as regards the course of treatment-when to terminate treatment and also a right to confidentiality of personal health information (Shimizu 2009). There arises conflicts for example between when to disclose the information about a patient and when not to do it.To solve such conflicts, there should always be an agreement between the patient and the physician. (Edward 2003) Discussion But here is a case where a patient’s health information is required by the law enforcement agencies. It may be that they want to determine whether the patient committed substance abuse, they may want to establish the HIV status of a rapist, law enforcement officers may want to know the health status of an inmate, or many other reasons appropriate to them. Shall the doctor give out the information to the police against the wishes of the patient? Shall he refuse to disclose the information? What if it is to the interest of the society? The law gives advice on such issues. For example the federal law allows personal health information to be released to law enforcement agencies in some cases even without the consent of the patient. The French law states that the physician has the right to decide whether to disclose or not even when the patient has given him or her permission to do that. (Sabina 2003) Before the information is released to law officers, the consent of the patient has to be sought. Suppose the patient refuses such a proceeding, the doctor is supposed to maintain the confidentiality of that patient. But the law is supreme and the person might be a threat to the security of the public. The question is should you respect your moral principals or should you respect the law. Since the two are contradicting, a balance has to be determined in tackling such a dilemma. (Sabina 2003) There are what we call moral principals and moral actions. Things like not lying to a patient and saving the patients life all the time under whatever circumstances are moral principals. It is also a moral principal to respect the views and decision of a person. It will require one to weigh between the two issues which are conflicting. Experience is required in such cases, but what will the young doctor do? Whatever she feels is appropriate? The personal experience one has outside a profession will always influence and affect the moral experience in the profession. (Edward 2003) Whatever the case, our personal issues should not make us compromise our moral integrity. After weighing all the contradicting issues and determining the course of action without influence from within or from without, we are saved from criticisms by either a third party or from our selves. For example, when a doctor decides to disclose the information to the law enforcement agencies, you live up with the blame that you did not observe the ethical principles, you even criticize yourself. This will only happen if you did not strike a good balance between the two issues. (Edward 2003) Conclusion But if you had balanced the issues of patients right to decision and the moral principal to protect life in case the patient wanted to or harmed other people, then you can always comfort your self that you really care, and that is why it took time, and it was hard to make that decision. Somebody once said “we give honor to life not by always preserving life at any cost but by the pains we take when we make decisions that have the opposite effect.”(Edward 2003) Work cited Alders, A. Commentary: Respect for patients should dominate health care decisions . Western Journal of Medicine 170 (5), 291, 1999. Web. Edward M. Hundert. A Model for Ethical Problem Solving in Medicine, With Practical Applications. 2003. Principles of bioethics. The place of principles in bioethics. 2008. Web. Sabina Michalowski. Medical confidentiality and crime. Pg 65-72. 2003. Web. Shimizu Tetsuro.Ethical principles in palliative medicine. 2009. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Social Entrepreneurship and Successful Entrepreneur Report (Assessment) For a business to succeed in the society, there are certain qualities that a businessperson should display. An entrepreneur is a person who starts and manages a business and posses unique features. When the entrepreneur meets the customers, he/she should be fair in judgement, intelligent in analysing their problems, honest and having a positive attitude towards them. An entrepreneur’s main objective is to excel. In order to achieve this he/she engages in a healthy competition with set standards to reach the best performance. This strengthens him/her in repairing misfortunes that may hinder success thereby becoming a winner. Secondly, an entrepreneur works hard to build new businesses. He extends his working hours with fewer hours of sleep in order to complete his work. In the process of work, he solves problems that arise in order to achieving the set goals (Roger & Osberg, 2007). Moreover, a successful entrepreneur takes the risk in his business and learns from the failures that occurred initially. He challenges the risks and attains reasonable feedback, which influences decisions and abilities within the business. A successful entrepreneur innovate new ideas and creative thinking, which helps him to analyse and deal with problems in the business. He improves production methods, introduces good, and finds markets with new customers. A social enterprise is a non-profit business that applies commercial plan to maximise innovations as well as developing the environment. However, one can structure it to a profit making enterprise. It aims at solving societal problems such as poverty, malnutrition, inequalities, marginalization, and unemployment (Social Enterprise Revisited, 2010). Since some social enterprises are non-profit making in nature, in case of profit, they use it for expanding their services in the community in which they operate. A social enterprise like Grameen Danone pays emphasis on societal well-being. It tries to uplift all persons in the society irrespective of their social classes, disabilities and other challenges. Grameen Danone plans to have every person drive the economy. However, traditional enterprises target expansion of their activities using the profit that they receive from the sales of their products. In essence, traditional enterprises focus on profit maximization in order to prove the sustainability of their business. They are not ethics driven as compared to social enterprises. An example of this enterprise operation involves a case where a hospital surgeon can send a patient who has been stabbed in the heart away because he/she lacks funds to cater for the treatment. Notably, traditional enterprises commercialize their services; therefore, try to make profit at all times (Social Enterprise Revisited, 2010). On the other hand, social enterprises do not necessarily have to make profits in their operations. In case they make profit, it is channelled to help the society. The continuity of a traditional enterprise relies on profit making that is in a scenario of continuous loss, the enterprise closes down. However, such situations cannot warrant the closure of a social enterprise. Therefore, profit making is more important in a traditional enterprise than a social enterprise. Unjust equilibrium is a situation that can arise when one part of a society lacks political or financial power to attain any meaningful benefits on its own (Roger & Osberg, 2007). For instance, it is evident in cases where the sellers do not know the buyers or the buyers do not know the existence of the products in the market. Such scenarios cause suffering, exclusion, and marginalization of a given group of people in the society. The inability of demand and supply of a product to interact effectively in the market results to unjust equilibrium. This equilibrium also results from the rising inequality in the society. Organizations ought to be innovative in order to solve the pressing societal challenges; this will enable the poor to access these essential services thereby stabilizing the equilibrium. According to Roger & Osberg (2007), one needs to be courageous and committed to identifying the unfortunate stable equilibrium in social service provision. For example, in identifying the AIDS orphaned widows worldwide, the person sets up the program and addresses it in adults’ schools. This ensures that these widows are educated and cared for hence empowered to meet their own needs. The empowerment process will enable these widows be relieved from poverty. To access it easily, one has to design the program in a way that compels the legions of imitators and replicators. However, in social entrepreneurship, one can reformulate an adult school for AIDS widows (Roger & Osberg, 2007). This will lead to a stable equilibrium since if one school is closed, there will be a healthy system where AIDS widows will continuously access education. Social entrepreneurship encourages continuity of service provision. Further, the other social venture is social activism where there is one motivator of the activity. In addition, the aspects of the actors’ features are the same, but the natures of the action oriented are different (Roger & Osberg, 2007). Social activist is created indirectly by influencing others like NGO’s, consumers and workers. They yield substantial advancement in the already existing systems resulting to a new equilibrium and influence but not direct action. References Roger, M. L., & Osberg, S. (2007). Social Entrepreneurship: The Case for Definition. Stanford Social Innovation Review, 3 , 29-39. Social Enterprise Revisited. (2010, August 2). 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Protectionism and Free Trade System Essay The available literature on global trade policies demonstrates that protectionism is the practice of countries to safeguard local industries and their labor force through the use of tariffs, quotas, subsidies, and other forms of administered protection intended to block or slow down the economic adjustments that otherwise would have to be made to deal with competing foreign products. This trade policy is different from the free trade system, which basically aims to achieve optimal production and consumption possibilities for citizens of all nations by dropping import barriers and tariffs, hence allowing foreign products and services to compete on a level playing ground with local products. The protectionist trade policy is advantageous in that it encourages and facilitates the growth of new industries by protecting them from foreign competition, creates jobs for domestic workers, and stimulates country-level economic growth in the short-term period. On the other hand, the free trade system is advantageous in that it (1) prevents market imperfections by reducing or eliminating tariffs, quotas, subsidies, and regulations (2) reduces consumer prices, (3) fosters economic growth by rewarding risk-taking behavior through enhanced sales, profit margins and market share, (4) promotes innovation and competition, and (5) disseminates democratic values by ensuring that companies engaging in international trade abide by the terms of their contracts and other international obligations as suggested in the norms and values governing trade. Lastly, the adoption of the free trade system is the best strategy for trade policy as it guarantees immense benefits for countries engaging in international trade. Specifically, this system provides a level playing ground for local products and services to compete with foreign products, hence not only availing customers with a broad range of choices but also ensuring that companies adopt innovative and efficient practices to remain competitive in the international arena. Additionally, unlike the protectionist system, the free trade system encourages economic freedom and fosters support for the rule of law. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The Funds of Knowledge Approach Essay The shift in the demographic of contemporary social challenges the educational systems’ capacity to meet the educational needs of a diverse population within one teaching framework. Multiple theories and approaches are being implemented to address the requirements and needs of diverse populations of college students. However, cultural diversity often omits the needs of undocumented immigrants and their families, who face significantly more difficulties when pursuing education. In this regard, the mere application of the Critical Theory of Love would not suffice since students’ different backgrounds need to be incorporated into the educational approach to validate the experiences and worldviews inherent in each student’s life. Therefore, the introduction to the Funds of Knowledge theoretical framework as a substantial part of the guiding framework will allow for ensuring cultural sensitivity and the recognition of students’ unique backgrounds, thus providing them with needed support and encouraging a learning environment. Immigrant students are a growing population in the United States that fails to receive sensitive and competent support in terms of educational opportunities. According to Witenstein and Niese (2020), since the number of such students grows and their ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity intensifies, it is imperative to address the differences and use them for students’ benefits. Indeed, the scholars state that “it is critical to shift the focus toward privileging their acute and routine experiences in concert with their diverse knowledge on U.S. college campuses” (Witenstein & Niese, 2020, p. 2). This assumption is inherently connected with the experiences obtained by the immigrant students prior to entering college education, which validates the application of the theory of Funds of Knowledge. The theory of Funds of Knowledge is a relatively new approach that has shifted the direction of U.S. education toward diversification and cultural sensitivity. Being introduced several decades ago, this theory is commonly perceived as a basis for “sociocultural orientation in education that seeks to build strategically on the experiences, resources, and knowledge of families and children, especially those from low-income neighborhoods” (Kiyama & Rios-Aguilar, 2017, p. 1). However, when applied to the immigrant college population, the framework allows for attributing cultural diversity to the classroom benefits. Indeed, the benefits of this framework allow for justifying its application to outreach programs for college career centers since this concept has been effective in other educational settings. In particular, elementary schools significantly benefit from Funds of Knowledge use as the basis for home-school relationships improvement. The early introduction of the Funds of Knowledge approach to the educational system allows for reinforcing students’ learning motivation and capacity, as well as encourages them to use their uniqueness to their advantage when pursuing their future careers (Kiyama, 2011). According to Kiyama (2011), “incorporating parents into outreach programs can be done in a variety of ways: through personalized information focusing on steps in the pathway to college; expansion of families’ social networks related to college options to include educators, alumni, and families like themselves; reinforcement of parents’ sense of self-efficacy; and gathering with other families for support and fellowship” (p. 24). Thus, the variety of methods that derive from the Funds of Knowledge framework allows for a multitude of advanced educational practices to be applied. Another pivotal aspect of Funds of Knowledge and their importance in the education of immigrant students is the prioritization of humanization and preserving the personhood and dignity of individuals. This idea is based on the above mentioned assumption concerning the usage of immigrant students’ uniqueness as their advantage. Indeed, through Funds of Knowledge, “teachers can easily create an environment that fits the school curriculum while capitalizing on community resources” (Maitra, 2017, p. 95). Integrating learners’ first language, their traditions, background knowledge, beliefs, and family customs might serve as a powerful attribute in educating immigrant students as individuals with an extensive and rich experience. This experience should be used by them as a basis for seeking advanced career paths. Moreover, this approach might benefit the classroom environment as a whole since it bridges the gap in students’ awareness of other cultures and diversity as a whole. According to Llopart and Esteban-Guitart (2018), Funds of Knowledge allow for acknowledging cultural differences and eliminate discrimination based on unawareness and unintelligence. The scholars state that Funds of Knowledge should be used “to challenge the deficit thinking prevalent in education and the racist policies that misunderstand the inherent complexities of migrant people” in order to dispose of the “variety of skills, knowledge, and competencies forged in their working lives and community history” (Llopart & Esteban-Guitart, 2018, p. 146). Thus, the application of Funds of Knowledge as a substantial integrative part of the guiding framework would be beneficial. Conclusively, the Funds of Knowledge theory is a valuable approach to address the educational needs of immigrant students in the context of college career center development. The integration of this theory in conjunction with the Critical Theory of Love would allow for addressing the multitude of cultural and experiential particularities of immigrant students. Ultimately, the development of educational systems based on these two approaches would help to prioritize the benefits and advantages of migrants’ diverse backgrounds to empower them to pursue advanced career paths. References Kiyama, J. M. (2011). Family lessons and funds of knowledge: College-going paths in Mexican American families. Journal of Latinos and Education, 10 (1), 23-42. Kiyama, J. M., & Rios-Aguilar, C. (Eds.). (2017). Funds of knowledge in higher education: Honoring students’ cultural experiences and resources as strengths . Routledge. Llopart, M., & Esteban-Guitart, M. (2018). Funds of knowledge in 21st century societies: Inclusive educational practices for under-represented students. A literature review. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 50 (2), 145-161. Maitra, D. (2017). Funds of knowledge: An underrated tool for school literacy and student engagement. International Journal of Society, Culture & Language, 5 (1), 94-102. Witenstein, M. A., & Niese, M. (2020). Applying guiding principles to resist erasure of immigrant community college students in an ever-changing climate through a Critical Theory of Love. Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 27 (1), 1-10. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Effectiveness of Product Ads Essay Outline The objective of this paper is to establish the fact that family relationships are all about caring and sharing. In the first set of advertisement the categories in which families are usually targeting have been selected, like housing, automobiles and insurance signifying security and comfort at home, and outside, coverage and insurance against perils. While in the first set of categories, the impact has been the family, in the second set, this may not be so pronounced. It is believed that certain categories of advertisement have maximum mileage and reach through family settings, where not only individuals, but the entire family may be involved. The categories that would benefit most are items in which the feeling of caring and sharing are emphasized, like food products, beverages, entertainment electronics, leisure and amusement activities, communications, etc. Collect ads for three different product categories in which the family is targeted. Three product categories in which the family is targeted are: 1. Housing 2. Automobiles 3. Insurance 1. Housing Ad. (Silicon ink) 2. Automobile ad (1936 Pontiac Automobile AD Green Family CAR 1930s). 3. Insurance ad (Family Floater Health Plan: Introduction). Find another set of ads for different brands of the same items in which the family is not featured 4. Family Housing advertisement: (About Project: Cambridge). 5. Full cover car advertisements: (B.Young: The Company I Work For). 6. HDFC Standard life: (Unit Linked Insurance Plans from HDFC Standard Life). Prepare a report on the effectiveness of the approaches Both the categories of advertisements could be said to be suave, persuasive and attractive enough to catch the public eye. However, as is often the case, the advertisements involving family emotions are more appealing and should create better advertising reach. Advertisements featuring the family could be read by all members of the family, including grand-parents, parents, children. Other kinds of advertisement would have advertising reach to only a selected clientele. For instance, the advertisement regarding Pontiac cars seem to suggest that the consumer would regret if he chose to buy any other brand, thus, hinting that customers need to make a right choice. And this ad was published way back in 1936 featuring vintage cars. So more than content the message that the ad drives out is more important, in that family ads could convey a sense of warmth, personal commitment and responsibility, just as much as a feeling of caring and sharing happiness and joy with others. Therefore, it is necessary that advertisement agencies need to understand the categories of product lines in which human emotions could be evoked, and thus creating a better rapport between the reader and the company. It is also necessary that advertisements are meant to stimulate demand and promote products, and not necessarily to sell them rightaway. Good advertisements create a lasting impact in the minds of its readers and viewers, which in other words is also associated with effectiveness. To a very large extent, effectiveness in ad persuasion would demand on what consumers or readers need from the advertisements. Is it information, attractive layouts and visuals, or could it be just the virtues of the products being extolled, in order to impress and persuade readers. Different consumers have different demands from ads, depending upon various criteria. Which specific categories would most likely benefit from a family emphasis The categories that would benefit most are items in which the feeling of caring and sharing are emphasized, like food products, beverages, entertainment electronics, leisure and amusement activities, where the unity and bonding of humans are emphasized and advertised. It could also be seen in categories where safety, security and comfort which a home provides are reiterated. In short, the human values which people cherish, both individually and jointly are the main focus in such categories of advertisements and which forms the essentials of human interactions. The specific categories that would most likely benefit would be the target audience of the manufacturing, or in other words, the audience to whom it is most likely to appeal and create product awareness, or responses. Therefore, the specific categories that are likely to benefit from family emphasis are hotels and restaurants, leisure and amusement activities, automobiles, housing, insurance and educational business promotions. Works Cited About Project: Cambridge. Pioneer Property Management. Web. B.Young: The Company I Work For. Web. Family Floater Health Plan: Introduction. ICICI Lombard. Web. Unit Linked Insurance Plans from HDFC Standard Life. HDFC Standard Life. Web. Villa For Sale: Spanish villa. Silicon Ink. 2009. Web. 1936 Pontiac Automobile AD Green Family CAR 1930s. Atomic Mall. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Description 2. Healthcare and Social Determinants of Health 3. Special Interest Groups and Fiscal Impact 4. Impact on Community 5. Justification and Concluding Points The title of the bill is “SB 8A – Establishes Rules for Growing Medical Marijuana”. It was introduced on June 7, 2017, by Senator Bradley. The bill represents the state of Florida. Since companion bills have been passed, the policy will go into effect after the companion initiatives have been considered. Description The bill attempts to specify the conditions of growing marijuana for medical use. It outlines that the state’s sales tax should be exempted. In addition, it defines the medical conditions in which this treatment can be prescribed to patients. Initially, several chronic diseases such as increased spasmodic disorders, multiple sclerosis, and other illnesses have been included in the list of diseases allowing the consumption of this substance for medical purposes. The current bill has expanded this list to include cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV, and other severe conditions. Apart from that, the initiative requires testing laboratories and research organizations to advance the existing body of knowledge in this field. Overall, the main goal of the document is to address the health needs of people requiring marijuana to relieve the manifestations of their illness as well as the implications of growing marijuana for medical purposes. Healthcare and Social Determinants of Health The bill has a potential to improve as well as to hurt healthcare. On the one hand, people requiring the use of marijuana to help them cope with the negative manifestations of their health status will receive quality care that corresponds to their needs. On the other hand, healthcare institutions will be subjected to reformations to be able to address the implications of SB 8A. In addition, growing medical marijuana can be associated with the recreational use of this substance, which can lead to false representations in people to whom marijuana has not been indicated. Social determinants of health can also be affected by this bill. In particular, such negative manifestations as unemployment and poverty can determine the way people perceive the use of marijuana and the reasons for growing it. It can also lead to substance abuse. Therefore, the bill has a potential to change the social context for marijuana consumption. Special Interest Groups and Fiscal Impact The two special interest groups that will promote the legislation are Marijuana Policy Project and National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. The parties that are likely to oppose the bill are police unions, alcohol companies, and pharmaceutical corporations. The latter two parties can oppose the bill because it will affect their revenues. Importantly, no tax or fee issues will be present. The bill will influence both the private and the government sector, which is reasonable. In the first instance, institutions will have to experience increased licensing costs. In addition, laboratories will need to receive additional certification to be able to meet the new standards. In the second instance, governmental institutions may face increased expenditures related to the implementation of the new provisions. However, these costs can be compensated through licensure fees. Impact on Community The policy will have a negative, as well as a positive impact on the general community. If the bill is passed, the social norms of recreational and medical marijuana use are likely to be distorted. However, the individuals requiring this form of care will be able to receive it to achieve a positive health status. If the bill died, the perceived risk of use would be likely to increase. It can be assumed that the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration will review and enforce this legislation if it is accepted. Justification and Concluding Points It is difficult to state unequivocally whether the bill should pass or not. The consequences of it will be both positive and negative. Theoretically, it should be approved if growing medical marijuana does not result in its popularization and if the substance is used in the conditions specified by healthcare specialists. Overall, if the policy is accepted, a greater degree of responsibility will be placed on the healthcare industry and the population. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Individuals with cellulitis are likely to have a reddened region of the skin, swelling as well as intense pain (Brown & Watson, 2022). Brant experiences pain in his right leg, in a reddened region that is swollen. The affected area should be thoroughly checked for any signs of skin disintegration. Variations in temperature in the area should be monitored along with signs of an abscess (Sutherland & Parent, 2017). Brant revealed that he was bit by a mosquito on the reddened area. This being a seemingly severe case, the physician may order complete blood count (CBC) testing. This will help measure blood count levels (Bennett et al., 2020). A CBC will allow the physician to make an accurate early diagnosis of a wide range of medical conditions. The physician may also order a C-reactive protein (CRP) test, which is a blood test for inflammation. This would be a necessity since Brant has broken skin because of a mosquito bite (Sutherland & Parent, 2017). Brant’s case is an event of major systemic disturbance since there is a manifestation of chills and acute disorientation. Priority diagnostic criteria for Brant would include assessing the occurrence of erythematous inflammation in the basal dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Redness, swelling, and pain are all signs of cellulitis (Sutherland & Parent, 2017). Erythema must be present in order to make the diagnosis. The location and nature of broken skin should also be assessed. For cellulitis to be diagnosed, the patient’s skin must be checked for micro-abrasions resulting from insect bites (Brown & Watson, 2022). Lower limbs are commonly affected. Brant’s positioning and movement should be adjusted. To reduce swelling in the areas facing downward, Brant’s feet and arms should be propped up on cushions while he lays on his back (Zariquiey-Esteva & Santa-Candela, 2017). If Brant stands for a long time, speedy blood flow to the heart may be hindered, which could cause low blood pressure. Brant may also need to be placed on his side in the recovery position, particularly whenever he feels nauseated or feels like vomiting. From the assessment, he feels nauseated and weak and has vomited on numerous occasions (Zariquiey-Esteva & Santa-Candela, 2017). This will help avoid low blood pressure. When germs break through the skin, “cytokines” and “neutrophils” are released into the bloodstream to fight them off. This causes cellulitis, which is characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain (Brown & Watson, 2022, para 5). This appears to have been the case for Brant. He was bitten by a mosquito, which broke his skin, allowing bacteria (Streptococcus pyogenes) to penetrate the area. An outbreak of redness and swelling occurred when “cytokines and neutrophils” were drawn to the area of the skin to fight against the bacteria (Brown & Watson, 2022, para 5). The leucocyte count increased to 15. This is outside of the reference range (4.0–11.0). An excessive immune reaction to an acute inflammation and parasite infection is likely to have induced increased leucocyte levels (Agnello et al., 2021). An increase in leucocyte count is a normal response to infection or inflammation in the bone marrow. Venous blood lactate (4) is also above the reference range (1.3). Blood lactate concentrations in healthy individuals are generally modest (Asati et al., 2018). This could indicate that Brant’s condition has escalated to tissue hypoxia (Agnello et al., 2021). Extensive exposure to hypoxia damages tissue, leading to death. The hemoglobin count (189) is above the normal range (140-164). This should not be the case. In sepsis, hemoglobin count decreases due to a functional iron deficit, which is also caused by the infected area’s decreased production of hemopoietin (Agnello et al., 2021). Normally, inflammation inhibits RBC production, leading to decreased hemoglobin. Plasma potassium increased to 7.0. This is beyond the ordinary reference range (3.5-5.2 mEq/L), even in cases of bacterial infection. It could indicate that Brant’s condition could be critical, as the infection may have led to hyperkalemia (extreme levels of potassium) (Tongyoo et al., 2018). Hence, Brant needs immediate medical attention. References Agnello, L., Giglio, R. V., Bivona, G., Scazzone, C., Gambino, C. M., Iacona, A., Ciaccio, A. M., Lo Sasso, B., & Ciaccio, M. (2021). The value of a complete blood count (CBC) for sepsis diagnosis and prognosis. Diagnostics, 11 (10), 1881. Web. Asati, A., Gupta, R. & Behera, D. (2018). To determine blood lactate levels in patients with sepsis admitted to a respiratory intensive care unit and to correlate with their hospital outcomes. Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, 4 (2), 1-12. Bennett, S., S., Harris, N., Chaffin, J. & Beal, S. (2020). Educational case: Hematologic and immunologic response to allergic rhinitis with other causes of leukocytosis. Academic Pathology, 7 , 1-5. Brown, B. & Watson, K. (2022). Cellulitis. StatPearls Publishing. Web. Sutherland, M. & Parent, A. (2017). Cellulitis: Assessment, diagnosis and management. Dermatological Nursing, 16 (4), 24-28. Web. Tongyoo, S., Viarasilpa, T. & Permikul, C. (2018). Serum potassium levels and outcomes in critically ill patients in the medical intensive care unit. Journal of International Medical Research, 46 (3), 1254–1262. Web. Zariquiey-Esteva, G. & Santa-Candela, P. (2017). A case report: Nursing interventions on a patient with anaphylactic shock in ICU. Enfermería Intensiva, 28 (2), 80-91. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
How Muslims and Arabs are Racialized in America Coursework The catastrophe that took place on September 11, 2001, in the United States took the lives of many people and caused serious damage to several buildings ( Aguirre and Turner 275) . This terrorist act was conducted by the members of Al-Qaeda which escalated the racialization of the people of Arab ancestry and Muslims by Americans. In fact, the relationships between the United States and the terrorist groups of the Middle East had not been easy before the Twin Towers were damaged and an attempt to destroy the Pentagon was made in 2001 ( Aguirre and Turner 275) . For example, in 1993, there was an attack the purpose of which was to blow up the North Tower of the World Trade Center ( Aguirre and Turner 275) . However, the events of 9/11 were so tragic and terrifying that they will be long remembered. The catastrophe caused a wave of hatred and fear of Islam followers and Arabs in the US. Immediately after 9/11, the number of hate crimes increased drastically; even individuals who did not belong to the Arab community but looked like Arabs were targeted. Apart from physical violence, people of Arab descent experienced high psychological pressure though they were not to blame for the attack. There is long-existing prejudice against the representatives of the Middle East. For example, in 2010, campaigns like “Check it right, you ain’t white” that aimed at counting the number of Iranian-Americans in the US were conducted (Shams). Hence, it might be concluded that Americans tend to perceive Arabs as suspicious and foreign people of color. In my opinion, any sign of discrimination is wrong; despite the impressive progress achieved, people still need to learn how to respect and understand others. It is understandable that Muslims’ worldview and culture seem strange and foreign to Americans. The terror and anger caused in people by 9/11 are also justified; nevertheless, the US is a multi-national country and it is important to eliminate discrimination and prejudices. No nation should be regarded as wicked; in each country, there are evil people. As shootings in schools and other incidents have shown, among Native Americans, there is a large number of terrorists, too. That is why, to sum up, I would like to say that although people’s feelings might be understandable, racialization is not the best way to solve problems, it just creates new ones. Works Cited Aguirre, Adalberto, and Jonathan Turner. American Ethnicity: The Dynamics and Consequences of Discrimination . 7th ed., McGraw-Hill Education, 2010. Shams, Alex. “Are Iranians People of Color? Persian, Muslim, and Model Minority Race Politics.” Ajammc . 2019. web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth Essay (Critical Writing) Abhorrent Commands 1. The purpose of the given text is to set moral standards for females and stop ill-treatment of those who were just suspected with no guilt proven. The meaning of the passage is that people of God dedicate themselves to being pure in every single aspect of their lives. Adultery is impurity that has to be eliminated only with the help of the priest and sacrificial system. Unfaithfulness is a sin for which one has to be punished by the law of God (Andrews, 2016). It is thus possible to say that the text describes a ritual that is performed by the priest in the name of God to determine if a woman is impure or not to make her a curse. 2. Even though nowadays, the ritual described in the passage is not applied to women suspected in adultery, such texts may be used for learning biblical concepts, including marital fidelity and punishment. Despite abhorrent commands discussed in the passage, even for a modern man, its meaning does not imply an unfair treatment of women compared to men. Texts like this one can be neither ignored nor explained due to their historical value and irrelevance from the point of the New Testament. 3. If there are commands in the Old Testament that seem to be apparently “wrong”, one should seek for their non-apparent meaning to understand God’s intention behind them. It is thus important to be open-minded and remember that God did not mean to hurt people (Fee & Stuart, 2014). For example, instead of thinking that God allowed harsh punishments for a woman, one should consider that such a ritual was aimed at preventing man from being suspicious of his wife. The fact that the punishment was applied solely to a woman may be explained by the importance of a child’s legitimacy which depended on a mother. 4. Even though there is no biblical basis for neglecting and obeying particular commands described in the Bible, one could say that not all commands of the Bible apply today. It is important to know that categories of commands described in the Old Testament are civil, religious (related to sacrifices, food laws), and ethical. Nowadays, religious and civil commands no longer apply, and this is reiterated by the New Testament (Klein, Blomberg, & Hubbard, 2017). The Bible thus must be viewed as a narrative in which previous chapters are clarified by the subsequent ones. Reflection Journal 1. Perhaps the most personally meaningful and encouraging thing that was learned from the required readings is the belief in the concept of unconditional love which God has always shown toward people. Despite the fact that there are readings in the Old Testament in which it seems rather hard to find this love, it is important to always stick to the thought that it exists behind every God’s intention. One particular insight obtained from the readings is that there is nothing immoral God would allow one to do of which that person would not be aware. 2. It needs to be mentioned that these ideas and concepts may be helpful for those who want to understand the Bible but do not know how. Explaining these concepts to people will assist them in discovering both the Old Testament and the New Testament. In addition, for an individual working in a ministry or church, it is crucial to be guided by the above-mentioned concepts. 3. There is an explanation why the Old Testament narratives are not intended to teach moral lessons. Nowadays, the Old Testament no longer serves as a solid guide for morality and is used rather as a multi-volume narrative. Though one could think that the Old Testament is thus unreliable and outdated, it should be considered that it is still important due to its cultural and historical value. 4. If one ignores some abhorrent commands described in the Old Testament, it becomes clear that there are also some moral lessons that could be learned and taught. The way in which one could learn from the Old Testament is by interpreting some of the ideas using the New Testament and assuming that unconditional love to people is behind every strict punishment ever sentenced by God. However, it is no longer appropriate to derive moral lessons from the Old Testament (Fee & Stuart, 2014). In order to understand a major part of God’s revelation, it is much better to read the Old Testament as a narrative. 5. From the book, one could learn that no special or unique interpretation of the Bible is needed. The aim of good interpretation is to capture the plain meaning of the text that the author intended to deliver. At the same time, such mistakes as allegorizing, decontextualizing, selectivity, moralizing, misappropriation, and false combination should be avoided. 6. It is unfeasible to discuss any disagreement or agreement with the authors of the book since they express their personal understanding of the Bible and its appropriate interpretation. Therefore, it is not possible to say where one agrees or disagrees with the authors. References Andrews, E. D. (2016). Interpreting the Bible: Introduction to Biblical hermeneutics . Cambridge, OH: Christian Publishing House Books. Fee, G., & Stuart, D. (2014). How to read the Bible for all its worth (4th ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. Klein, W., Blomberg, C., & Hubbard, R. (2017). Introduction to Biblical interpretation (3rd ed.). Nashville, TN: Zondervan. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Discussion of Neoclassical Theory Essay This theory has been criticized in the modern days because the thought is it cannot describe the actual economy at the time. The critic argues that assuming customers act logically when making decisions misses natural humanity’s propensity to emotional reactions (Zainuddin & Noranee, 2017). It is also blamed for inequalities in the global arrears and economic relations due to its argumentative nature. However, this theory states that short-term steadiness is said to be the outcome of fluctuating quantity of work and investment in the total factor productivity. According to neoclassical theory, the market forces result in an effectual utilization of capital. Firstly, the model emphasizes how the confluence of three motivating factors, finance, effort, and expertise—principals to a continuous pace of financial expansion. Technological progressions have a noteworthy influence on entrepreneurship, and monetary progress cannot be unrelenting when they are deprived. Although the economy’s potential labor assets are restricted, technology’s expansion is limitless (DesJardins, 2021). Furthermore, according to monetarism, a business model has merit far beyond its expenses. Secondly, neoclassical theory is appropriate since it enhances self-satisfaction to consumers. This is because one may make purchase selections based on personal assessments of an item’s or service’s usefulness. The economists who believe in this theory claim that an item’s pricing is determined by the user’s sense of its worth. This idea is similar to rational behaviorism, which claims that individuals make logical judgments when it comes to money. Finally, as per this theoretical framework, growth is mainly attributed to the optimal utilization of capital inside an ecosystem. The equilibrium price is created by the dynamics of producers and consumers. The neo-classical line of thinking, contrary to Keynesian economics, holds that resources dictate expenditure. It implies that perfect competition and comprehensive growth ought to be the key economic aims of the authorities. References DesJardins, j. (2021). An Introduction to Business Ethics (5th Ed.). Zainuddin, A., & Noranee, S. (2017). Customers’ Emotional Reactions as Significant Predictors towards Excellent Customer Service Experiences. Advances in business research international journal , 3 (1), 9. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The Documentary “The Murder of Emmett Till” Essay (Movie Review) However painful it is, one must admit that the history of the U.S. is full of suffering, pain, and blatant injustice. In particular, racial discrimination is simultaneously one of the most shameful and outraging aspects of this history, and it even continues to exist nowadays, in the 21 st century U.S. The current paper discusses a documentary, “The Murder of Emmett Till,” which presents the story of the death of Emmet Till, one of the most known victims of racial violence in the USA, and briefly considers the impact of this case on the history of civil rights movements which followed the case. Emmet Till was a Black boy who was brutally murdered at the age of 14 by two White men for whistling at a Carolyn Bryant, a young white female shopkeeper from Mississippi, in 1955 (“The Murder of Emmett Till”). After describing the atmosphere of fear that reigned over the Black community in Mississippi in the 1950s, when Black men were forced to literally avoid meeting white females in the street due to the risk of being persecuted by the White community, the members of which predominantly viewed all the Black males as potential rapists, and the Black people on the whole as a threat to their whole way of life, which, given the chance, would consume their world and establish a Black domination, the movie describes the case of the boy’s murder in greater detail (“The Murder of Emmett Till”). It is explained how the boy was raised in Chicago and came to Mississippi for a visit; how he attended the Bryants’ store with his friends and whistled at Carolyn Bryant; how the boys were scared by the shopkeeper who left the room, assuming that she went to fetch a gun; how the murderers came for the boy a few days later. The trial at which the killers were acquitted by an entirely white jury, the members of which decided that the mutilated body of the boy could not be identified, and thus there were no grounds for convicting the two men, is also described, as well as the further development of the situation, when the murderers protected by the law against double jeopardy sold their story to the “Look” magazine for $4,000. However, it is stated that even the mass protests which were stirred by the murder failed to convince the federal authorities to re-investigate the case (“The Murder of Emmett Till”). Nevertheless, the blatant injustice that took place in Mississippi caught international attention. More importantly, it stirred up a wave of civil protests aimed at promoting racial equality and battling the discrimination of the Black people across the United States. It is stated that the case worked as a spark which caused the Black community to explode and to start mass demonstrations and campaigns against the inhumane treatment that African Americans would get in Mississippi, and the severe discrimination that they still faced across the rest of the U.S.; the Montgomery bus boycott is mentioned as one of the protest events that followed the murder (“The Murder of Emmett Till”). Even though a search in the literature and on the Web revealed no evidence that the story of Emmet Till is directly related to the contemporary social justice movements in African American community, it is clear that the civil protests which were stirred up by the case played a significant role in lives of future Black generations, and that if it were not for these protests and movements, the Black people would probably be in a much worse situation today than they presently are. It should also be noted that the recent disclosure of the confession of Carolyn Bryant that she slandered Emmett Till, making up accusations against him during the trial in 1955 (Mitchell), might bring up the case of the boy’s murder once again among the contemporary civil rights movements. Works Cited Mitchell, J. “ Emmett Till’s Accuser Admits She Lied. What Now? ” USA Today . 2017. Web. “The Murder of Emmett Till – Documetary in HD.” YouTube , 2013. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Domino’s Pizza Inc.’s Strategy of Innovation and Technology Essay Table of Contents 1. One Segment of Domino’s General Environment 2. Porter’s Five Forces: Competition 3. Innovation Enactment 4. Technology as Domino’s Cornerstone 5. Conclusion 6. References Domino’s Pizza Inc. is one of the giants in the pizza chains sector. This industry has witnessed significant incorporation of technology to foster the realization of substantial market share. In this view, Domino’s expansion strategy has forced it to consider various aspects of the environment in which it operates. Effective strategic management requires organizations to deploy tools such as PESTEL and Porter’s Five Forces to analyze their business settings. In this respect, this paper identifies business environment aspects that stand out for the case of Dominoes. One Segment of Domino’s General Environment Political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, environmental, demographic, and legal aspects characterize the general business environment in which an organization operates (Grant, 2015). The technological segment stands out for the case of Domino’s broad business setting. This organization continually seeks to improve its competitiveness in the pizza industry by integrating automated methods into its operations. According to Aley (2017), the notable digital ordering avenues employed by Domino’s include the use of social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and the zero-click app. This strategy aims at minimizing human contact in the ordering process to facilitate the realization of greater efficiency and, consequently, business profitability. Porter’s Five Forces: Competition According to Grant (2015), Porter’s Five-Force model of analysis facilitates the assessment of factors that account for the ability of industrial players to sustain different profitability levels. In Domino’s case, the level of competition in the industry stands out as one of the elements of Porter’s Five-Force framework. Patrick Doyle who manages Domino’s American-based businesses asserts, “We had somehow created a situation where people liked our pizza less if they knew it was from us…So yeah, that was a problem” (Aley, 2017, para. 1). The perception created by customers implies that rivals, including Pizza Hut, had a better competitive edge compared to Domino’s. However, Aley (2017) reveals that the enhancement of Domino’s competitiveness through product development and the integration of technology to foster the ordering aspect have made Domino’s realize a remarkable 15% share of the pizza restaurant market in 2016 compared to the 9% allocation held in 2009. Therefore, market competitiveness influences Domino’s strategic approaches. Innovation Enactment The integration of the zero-click app is one of the ways that demonstrate the enactment of innovation at Dominoes. This technology fosters efficiency in the ordering process by allowing customers to use their phones to place an “Easy Order”. The automatic ordering feature of the application makes this app better because it helps to place orders on behalf of consumers after 10 seconds elapse (Aley, 2017). As such, this invention demonstrates the extent to which Domino’s deploys technology in its strategic business approaches. Technology as Domino’s Cornerstone The application of technology at Domino’s improved the quality of service delivery and, consequently, the size of this company’s client base. Hence, it has become the cornerstone of Domino’s strategy. As Aley (2017) indicates, the voice-activated tool and the zero-click app have streamlined the digital interaction of customers with Domino’s when placing orders. Consequently, the improved quality of service has attracted more customers for Dominoes to the extent of informing its decision to expand the number of pizza restaurants. Conclusion Domino’s is now one of the leading competitors in the pizza industry, thanks to the integration of technology into its strategic approaches. As such, Domino’s took account of the technological segment of the general business environment to ensure that it expands its market share. The most notable way in which the company enacted innovation is through the development of the zero-click application that enhances the convenience of placing orders. Domino’s ability to effectively analyze its operations environment has made it realize desirable profits. References Aley, J. (2017). Domino’s atoned for its crimes against pizza and built a $9 billion empire. Bloomberg. Web. Grant, R. M. (2015). Contemporary strategy analysis: Text and cases edition (9th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
In this particular case, we note that Mr. Maris, the whistle-blower, is sued and later fired by his employer (Bank of America) for reporting about the financial status of Biovail, a pharmaceutical company that fails to achieve its estimated earnings due to fraud and stock manipulation within the organization (Eisinger, 2011, para. 1-5). Accordingly, this case shows the risk involved in whistle-blowing to external entities even in the presence of legal protection. Here, both the whistle-blower and the organization may face legal battles, which end up tarnishing the organization’s image and the career of the whistle-blower. Furthermore, the whistle-blower risks being shunned by workmates, besides being exposed to close supervision or being alienated. Such unfavorable experience leaves one wondering whether whistle-blowing is an important activity to pursue or a hazardous one. In this essay, we highlight the most appropriate changes to ethical standards to resolve the issues discussed in the preceding section. To prevent whistle-blowing to external entities such as the media, there is the paramount need for organizations to encourage internal whistle-blowing. In this way, an organization can be least assured that employees will be hesitant in discussing unethical practices within their organization with external entities. Furthermore, when internal whistle-blowing systems are in place, employees are encouraged to discuss illegal issues within the organization with the top-management, thus giving room for speedy resolution before they cause damage to both the organization and the whistle-blower. As a result, the major objective of internal whistle-blowing should entail encouraging employees to freely talk about unethical issues with internal authorities to eliminate the risks involved in exposing such issues to third parties. Moreover, the presence of an internal whistle-blowing mechanism demonstrates the organization’s commitment to existing codes of conduct. However, it is worth-noting that some ill-motives or barriers to internal whistle-blowing programs can also be as detrimental to both parties involved as in the case of external whistle-blowing. Here, cases of lack of trust between the top-management and the employees, unwillingness of the employees to divulge on illegal issues within the organization with others, misguided solidarity with the wrong-doers, fear of retaliation and close supervision, and fear of alienation are just but a number of major barriers to successful implementation of the internal whistle-blowing program. Therefore, these issues must be considered and resolved by the relevant authorities before embarking on developing the internal whistle-blowing program. Subsequently, the process of developing an internal whistle-blowing program or culture should entail a step-by-step protocol that begins with creating a policy. Here, the policy should incorporate official mechanisms for whistle-blowing including hotlines and mailboxes that do not require senders to leave their names for protection. Furthermore, the policy should outline a clear chain of command and communication processes for internal whistle-blowing. Accordingly, the policy should be designed in such a way that it reflects the existing code of ethics. The subsequent steps in this process should include seeking endorsement from other management processes including the CEO, publicizing the organization’s commitment toward ensuring the success of the program, investigating claims and making appropriate follow-ups, and finally, assessing the whistle-blowing system to ensure that it does not overrun the existing organizational ethics and values. Overall, the increasing public scrutiny of organizational activities and behavior should worry the management processes within any organization, and therefore, the only way out is to encourage openness within the organization itself to avoid leaking of damaging information to outsiders. Reference Eisinger, J. (2011). For one whistle-blower, no good deed goes unpunished. Business Ethics-The Magazine of Corporate Responsibility. Retrieved from www.business-ethics.com/2011/06/01/1746-for-one-whistle-blower-no-good-deed-goes-unpunished/ | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Thus, the company creates a case for considerable competition in the Australian poultry market and, nevertheless, manages to stay afloat. To address the current HRM policy of the company correctly, a detailed exploration of the current policy, i.e., the internal human resource policy (Beaumont 1993, p. 19), must be conducted. It is worth mentioning that the market size is rather large, since the company production embraces the entire continent, and, therefore, the stakes are quite high. Speaking of the market itself, one must mention that it presupposes considerable competitiveness since several major companies supply poultry all over Australia, some of them belonging to the sphere of farming, which means that their sources are located near the company. Therefore, several companies have considerable advantages compared to Baiada Poultry Pty Ltd. (IBISWorld 2010). Also, it is important to add that the target market, i.e., the Australian poultry market, according to what Scoresby and Smith (2011), has always been extremely poor, starting from the earliest stages of the country development up till now: Poultry, indeed, was not to be had in sufficient quantity in the Melbourne market; Captain Boyce had obtained several dozen fowls from Sydney at a high price. Poultry is dear, and market poultry generally poor, because the rearing of fowls is but moderately remunerating. (p. 235) Thus, in the light of the above-mentioned, the efficiency of the chosen HRM strategy must be verified for the company to beta the rivals and stay the leading one in the sphere of poultry trade. Industry and Market It is essential to mention that the current HRM strategy that the company resorts to is quite a wise decision, since hiring the staff from within the company y will allow preventing information leakage and, thus will help the company to keep its marketing and management decisions secret. Therefore, it is important that Baiada Poultry Pty Ltd. Could continue hiring the staff from its human recourses and develop the specific bonding within the company. However, it is also essential to admit that the given marketing decision also has its disadvantages, since, rejecting the outsourcing practice, the company might also face the threat of regress. Without the new ideas that the external sources could bring to the enterprise, the latter is highly likely to cease to develop. Still, according to what Marchington (2005) claims, the chosen way of development can also prove considerably advantageous. As the latter claims, internal human resources will allow the company to “achieve a distinctive comparative advantage” (p. 74), since the given strategy “emphasizes the importance of congruence between human resource policies and organizational objectives rather than, for example, with more general professional or occupational orientations that spread across organizational boundaries” (p. 74). Therefore, the choice of the strategy will help the company to gain more weight in the Australian market, yet will demand more careful research on the current market trends. Once continuing the chosen strategy of the HRM practice, Baiada is bound to win the chase for the most influential Australian poultry company. Reference List Baiada 2012, History. Web. Beaumont, P B 1993, Human resource management: key concepts and skills , Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA. IBISWorld 2010, Poultry meat farming in Australia – industry market research report , Reportlinker . Web. Marchington, M 2005, Fragmenting work: blurring organizational boundaries and disordering hierarchies , Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK. Scoresby, W & Smith, 2011, Journal of a voyage to Australia, and round the world for magnetical research , Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Economic Geology of California Essay Table of Contents 1. Electricity in California 2. California Mineral Resources 3. Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006) 4. Californian Gravel 5. Environmental Issues of Mining Electricity in California California is characterized by the large demand for electricity because it is one of the most heavily populated states in the country. To obtain the necessary energy, the state uses natural gas, nuclear power, hydroelectric power, and renewable resources. The plants and stations to produce electricity based on natural gas resources are most typical for the state. However, the state also uses the power produced by the nuclear power plants. The work of coal-fired power plants is limited in the state, and the state authorities focus on using alternative approaches such as hydroelectric power plants and renewable energy plants. Solar power plants are actively supported and developed in the state to obtain a lot of electricity from renewable energy plants. California Mineral Resources California can be discussed as rich in natural mineral resources. The main mineral resources in the state are gravel, sand, gold, tungsten, asbestos, boron minerals, gypsum, pumice, lime, and silver. That is why much attention is paid to the development of the mining industry in the region as the main method to extract mineral resources. The most developed mining industries in California are the cement mining industry and the sand and gravel mining industry. The natural deposits of these minerals are large, and the industry is actively developed. Mining technologies are also used to extract boron-bearing minerals. Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006) The authors of the film state that the production of the environmentally-friendly electric car can be discussed as an important event in social life because of its positive effects on the economy and environment. However, the focus on the electric car is the real threat to the oil producers and car companies because of the expected significant losses. That is why the idea of producing electric cars failed to be realized in the 1990s. The initiative was not supported by the government, and the producers failed to attract the customers while proving the advantages of electric cars. It is possible to assume that many economic forces and many actors in the business arena were involved in the process of ‘killing’ the electric car because the focus on electric cars could change the whole economic situation in the country. Californian Gravel California is rich in gravel, and the gravel extraction industry is one of the actively developed industries in the state. Gravel can be discussed as the mineral formed from the rock fragments. Californian gravel deposits are the results of the erosional processes and weathering that influenced the Californian rocky territories. There are many specific quarries and mines in California to extract gravel, which is actively used in constructing roads, buildings, and industries. Environmental Issues of Mining Open-pit mining and underground mining have different negative effects on the environment because of eroding the landscapes and because of the risks of evaporating or extracting harmful substances. For instance, in California, open-pit mining technologies are often used, and large amounts of soils are mined to extract the minerals. Thus, the large territories are eroded because of the industries’ activities. Much attention is paid to hard rock mining to extract gravel and asbestos, but the process of extraction can be associated with releasing a lot of toxic and even radioactive elements or other harmful substances contained in the rock layers. Underground mining is associated with soil, water, and air pollution. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Pros and Cons of the Demonstrative Communication Essay Introduction Communication helps people to exchange ideas and feeling through various ways. Common means of communication are through exchange of words (verbal communication), written, and demonstrative communication. Demonstrative communication encompasses virtually all non-verbal and unwritten forms of communication such as facial expressions, body language and voice tones among others. Effectiveness of demonstrative communication For demonstrative communication to be effective, various attempts should be made by both the receiver and sender of information. One of the requisites is to pay ardently rigid attention to all non-verbal signals such as body movements, Gestures, voice tones, postures while not negating maintenance of eye contacts. As Cherry (2011) notes, “all these signals can convey important information that is not put in words (Para. 2)”. Demonstrative communication is particularly effective and positive to the receiver of information when the context of the communication varies. In situation where formal behaviors are required, choosing the appropriate demonstrative communication is crucial. As a way of example, during formal interviews despite deploying use of positively identified way of answering queries, certain body movements help to enhance courtesy in communication. In fact, failure to sit still or making some funny body movements may speak sound about an individual’s character. Changing of tone is especially effective in portraying discontent or one’s negative perception about another person’s line of thought or subscriptions’ through delayed confer of meaning. It has been established through research that, delaying appreciation of meaning in communication process has the capacity to attract lesser harsh ridiculing response from the receivers end. Cherry (2011) points out that, “tone of voice can convey a wealth of information, ranging from enthusiasm to disinterest to anger” (Para 8). On the other hand, the incorporation of animated voice tone helps to demonstrate effectively one’s genuine interest on a particular topic. Demonstrative communication is essential and effectively aids in delivery of desired meaning in discursive forums and presentations involving large groups of people apparently by drawing and maintaining their attention all through. Furthermore, demonstrative communication is effective in situations where communication barrier is evident using all written and verbal means of communication. Consider, French and a native English speaker. How can one depict sadness bearing in mind the two have no experience in speaking each other’s language. Facial communication through wrinkled faces can amicably help to do this. Again, a picture is worth a million words. In case the sender wants to communicate effectively some information likely to attract varying understanding, a picture would sufficiently help accomplish this. For example, how could one describe clearly and precisely some biological information such as describing the shape of a part of a human body such as ulna or femur? Using words either verbally or in written form can never leave the same mental picture of what these parts look like than a picture would do. Ineffectiveness of demonstrative communication In as much demonstrative communication may be highly effective in some situation, it fails miserably in others. Substantial ineffectiveness in demonstrative communication occurs in situations where long conversations are required, where details of the messages are desired, and where impressions are intended to be created on the receivers of information. In the majority of demonstrative means of communication, mixed reactions are commonly evident since the meaning attached for instance to gestures depends on the individual’s capacity to interpret information conveyed in the gestures due to lack of standard gestures with particular meanings as opposed to verbal or written communication. According to Keltner (1970) “the enactments of nonverbal behaviors may be associated with scenes in which these behaviors occur and where there were first learned” (p.59). Consequently, demonstrative communication is non-influential and thus cannot be used in all scenarios. How demonstrative communication involves listening and responding No matter the kind of communication is deployed; meaning must be transferred from the sender to the receiver. For information to be received listening constitutes a major tool in the communication process. In demonstrative communication, seeing the sender’s mood change from say, good to bad, through change of facial expression, would then encompass the listening element. To exemplify this scenario, consider a miss understanding between two people. An analysis of what might have triggered the miss understanding may reveal that the words that were used never caused the miss understanding, but rather the way the words were presented. Such realization point out evidence of missed element of communication: listening (the demonstrative communication never took pace). As Cherry (2011) notes “making the nonverbal communication more clear, misunderstandings can be resolved” (Para. 9). The receiver of the information must send some reaction to the sender back for the communication process to be complete; otherwise the sender would make an assumption that his/her message didn’t reach the intended target and may be forced to contemplate a repeat. As a way of example, if gestures were used as means of demonstrative communication, the failure of the receiver to give a response would be treated by the sender as failed communication. The sender will thus attempt to draw the attention of the receiver to listen (look out for the gestures) to him/her by physically touching the receiver. References Cherry, K. (2011) . Top Ten Nonverbal Communication Tips: Improve Your Communication Skills. Retrieved From https://www.verywellmind.com/top-nonverbal-communication-tips-2795400 Keltner, J. (1970). The eloquence of action: Nonverbal communication, In J.W. Keltner, Interpersonal Speech-Communication . Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
“The House We Live In” by California Newsreel Essay (Movie Review) There have been many studies on racial segregation in the United States since the middle of the 20 th century. However, not all of them openly state that the phenomenon of race is not biological, but social. An excerpt from California Newsreel’s third documentary series, “The House We Live In”, largely unifies social institutions and discrimination against black people. The video tells the story of immigration, housing, and social problems faced by Americans over seventy years ago. Before watching the video, I knew that black people in big cities could not buy a house in the center, hence they settled in the countryside and formed ghettos. Nevertheless, it was a discovery to me that over time such areas were subject to gentrification, and white people occupied the former lands of the blacks. This process was gradual, therefore it was not uncommon for a white person to refuse to buy a house because their neighbor was black (California Newsreel). In other words, the financial reserves were always in places where black people were absent. An excerpt from the documentary is full of historical details, interviews, and archive footage. Together they allow taking a deeper dive into the middle of 20 th century America. However, the highlight was the announcer’s speech at 18:25, when she spoke about what was happening to areas that were abandoned by white families and businesses, but still had black people in them (California Newsreel). Infrastructure and governance in such areas were disappearing, leaving the residents of the areas in the hands of anarchy. This chapter demonstrated the terms of the socio-economic crisis in which the silent generation lived. An aversion to black people was expressed not only emotionally, but also financially. However, members of this race were not at all to blame for being in distress. On the contrary, it was a series of interconnected historical events that had led to segregation. It must be clearly understood that thce, according to the director, had no biological nature. Without considering the genetic context, it was essential to realize that racism was not only the fault of whites, who were opposed to the neighborhood of blacks, but also of financial organizations, institutions, and policies. America’s current generations were on the path to redemption, hence we must not lose hope that segregation and racism would be just historical facts for the foreseeable future. References “ Race – The Power of an Illusion: How the Racial Wealth Gap Was Created .” Vimeo, uploaded by California Newsreel, 2016. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Obama’s Health Reform and Weak Points Revealed Essay Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Main body 3. Conclusion 4. Works Cited Introduction The USA is now undergoing a period of multi-aspect transformations and experiences large-scale changes in all spheres of the country’s functioning. This change is majorly provoked by the change of political power –the new President of the United States Barack Obama is full of enthusiasm actively reforming the fields requiring that. One of the spheres of his active activity is medical care provided in the USA. The sphere proves to be inefficiently structured, reveals many weak points and disadvantages. Main body A set of problems need attention, so the main attention of Barack Obama and Joe Biden is focused on the provision of equal access to medical care for all US citizens. The core challenge to achieving this goal is the increasing number of uninsured people who cannot afford medical insurance because of its growing cost. Consequently, the chief goal of the US administration is to re-focus the benefits promised by the medical care in the USA on citizens but not on medical products manufacturers (Health Care). One more problem defined by the President’s administration is the underinvestment in prevention and public health: Too many Americans go without high-value preventive services, such as cancer screening and immunizations to protect against flu or pneumonia. The nation faces epidemics of obesity and chronic diseases as well as new threats of pandemic flu and bioterrorism (Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s Plan to Lower Health Care Costs and Ensure Affordable, Accessible Health Coverage for All, p. 1). So far the main problem the US government faces in reforming the health care system is the financial side of the issue – the costs of medical care are too high to be handled by average Americans: The United States spends over $2.2 trillion on health care each year—almost $8,000 per person. That number represents approximately 16 percent of the total economy and is growing rapidly (President Obama’s Fiscal 2010 Budget). The set of problems identified for overcoming in the nearest future is rather varied and diverse, including investing in electronic health information technology systems; improving access to prevention and proven disease management programs; providing multi-faceted help for patients; controlling providers in ensuring high-quality health care delivery; lowering costs by taking on anticompetitive actions in the drug and insurance companies; reducing costs of catastrophic illnesses for employers and their employees, etc. (Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s Plan to Lower Health Care Costs and Ensure Affordable, Accessible Health Coverage for All, pp. 2-6). It is also notable that Barack Obama is very active in solving the issue of health care reformation, which can be seen from his recent establishment of the executive office for healthcare reform in the White House in April 2009 (Reuters). He is very active in the field and promised: “not only to achieve universal health care in his first term but also to cut the average family’s health care health-care costs by $2,500” (Martin). Conclusion In general, the challenge Barack Obama has taken together with the Vice President is rather hard to overcome because of the critical situation with the multitude of private health care providers, plenty of insurance health plans, and the heterogeneity of the system itself, making only a narrow group of citizens eligible for free medical care. However, the US President has firmly stipulated health care as the central target of his actions for the nearest future, thus giving hope for the coming change in the discussed sphere. Works Cited 1. Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s Plan to Lower Health Care Costs and Ensure Affordable, Accessible Health Coverage for All, 2009. 2. Health Care, 2009. 3. Martin, David. Obama calls for health-care reform in 2009 . Web. 4. President Obama’s Fiscal 2010 Budget, 2009. 5. Reuters, Thompson. Obama sets up formal office for healthcare reform, 2009. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Evaluation of Significant Change Management in HMV Corporate History Case Study Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. HMV Position in the Market 3. Technological and Social Change Factors 4. Technical Learnings 5. Organizational learnings 6. Conclusion 7. Reference List Introduction In the process of implementing the strategy, each level of leadership solves its specific tasks and performs the functions assigned to it, and the decisive role belongs to senior management. It is important to note that the implementation of the strategy is aimed at solving three problems (Steiss 2019). Firstly, it is setting priorities among administrative tasks so that their relative importance corresponds to the policy that the organization will implement. Secondly, it is an assessment of the conformity of the chosen strategy and internal organizational processes to orient the activities of the enterprise towards the implementation of strategic decisions (James 2016). Thirdly, this is the choice and alignment with the current strategy of leadership style and approach to enterprise management. HMV Position in the Market HMV is the UK’s leading CD, DVD, and gaming company. The leading role in changing the sales context for HMV is online music (Harvey 2017). Organizational change management in the company includes staged planning, thoughtful implementation, expertise and people’s participation (Akingbola, Rogers & Baluch 2019). It is possible to note that intense competition in the online music market leads to the fact that HMV is losing its market share (Aryasri 2019). Price is a crucial point in organizing the management of technological and social change factors because competitive companies sell CDs and DVDs at a lower price than HMV. Technological and Social Change Factors Technological factors are the most critical factors that contribute to the development of a set of solutions for the efficient use of existing HMV resources (Zang & Li 2017). Technological changes in the world are widespread; they develop innovative means of communication ( Impact of technological change in HMV group 2018). For example, modern technical applications can quickly help in tracking parcels and couriers. Likewise, HMV should characterize the specifics of the target market direction within the social environment (Chamie, Ikeda & Campomar 2016). Both managers and promoters should distinguish class, gender, income and other areas of the social context of people who buy HMV goods and meet their preferences. Such identifiers will help in promoting the company’s products and allow attracting more target audience. Technical Learnings The following vital learnings about organisational change management can be identified. Technical knowledge includes Internet sites, relevant applications, YouTube channels, social networks, and is a key option on data collection methods. HMV must target for new ways to gather information and implement it in the selling process. Researchers note that successful multi-channel operators, such as TESCO, use their integrated customer database to reach their destination (Hübner, Kuhn & Wollenburg 2016). Automation of the dynamic personalization of each client is brought into line with the strategies being implemented. The main technical task is to examine and hear customer needs. Organizational learnings Organizational learnings should reflect the company’s willingness to thoroughly combine its resources to ensure cyclical interaction with the client. The interests of HMV management and staff must be consistent. It is important to note that the implementation structure for organizational change management should also be flexible enough to allow the company to vary its initiatives as the industry develops (Huselid 2018). Online music, films and games are products of the future and the position of HMV, in this case, should be aimed at maximising the benefits. Conclusion In concluding, HMV can create healthy competition in the short term period through efficient multi-level retail. The company can the required changes, without which it is impossible to start implementing the strategy, for example, an integrated offline approach. A decentralized management structure can help consolidate the competitive advantage of HMV with other online retailers. Moreover, further development of re-equipment programs, expansion of online promotion experience, and orientation to the target client base are essential. Reference List Akingbola, K, Rogers, SE, & Baluch, A 2019, ‘Organizational change’, in Change Management in Nonprofit Organizations , Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019, pp. 1-35. Aryasri, AR 2019. Rise like a phoenix: scripting corporate turnarounds, South Asian Journal of Management , vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 206-209. Chamie, BC, Ikeda, AA & Campomar, MC 2016, ‘Customer Value and Shopping Experience’, in Looking Forward, Looking Back: Drawing on the Past to Shape the Future of Marketing, Springer, Cham, pp. 878-887. Harvey, E. (2017) ‘Siding with vinyl: record store day and the branding of independent music’, International Journal of Cultural Studies , 20(6), pp. 585–602. Web. Hübner, A, Kuhn, H & Wollenburg, J 2016, ‘Last mile fulfilment and distribution in omni-channel grocery retailing: a strategic planning framework’, International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management , vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 228-247. Huselid, MA 2018, ‘The science and practice of workforce analytics: Introduction to the HRM special issue’, Human Resource Management , vol. 57 , no.3, pp. 679-684. Impact of technological change in HMV group 2018. Web. James, SD 2016, ‘Strategic bankruptcy: a stakeholder management perspective’, Journal of Business Research , vol. 69 , no. 2, pp. 492-499. Steiss, AW 2019, Strategic management for public and nonprofit organizations , Routledge, New York, NY. Zang, J & Li, Y 2017, ‘Technology capabilities, marketing capabilities and innovation ambidexterity’, Technology Analysis & Strategic Management , vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 23-37. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Normalization of Intersexual Kids Through Surgery Essay Abstract The paper covers intersexual normalization through surgery, which is a major concern in modern society. In addition, the paper addresses various views of those supporting surgery for intersexual kids. The aim of the discussion is to illustrate the dangers of deciding intersexual kids’ gender. Most newborn babies have a specific gender, however, some kids, have both genitalia, which makes it difficult to decide if they are male or female. Some parents opt for surgery to remove the least developed organ. The following paper argues against normalization surgery for intersexual kids. Those who support the idea of surgical intervention for intersexual kids argue that it prevents them from social condemnation. Most people who were born with both organs and did not undergo surgery, face societal stereotypes and in extreme cases segregation from other members of the community. According to those who support normalization surgery, this should be a reason to undertake the surgery since it will prevent innocent kids from undergoing societal prejudice. However, this argument is invalid because parents should not decide what to do with their kids based on society’s views. Parents should not be forced to ensure surgery for intersexual kids since society does not have the moral authority to dictate ways parents will raise their kids. Surgical determination of gender can have negative consequences since the kid has a hormonal imbalance, which resulted in the growth of both genitals. In addition, intersexual kids are deprived of an opportunity to select the gender they want to be when they are adults. Parents should not have a monopoly on decisions relating to the sexuality of the kids. They should wait until the kid is old enough to make the appropriate decision. It is an injustice and immoral for the parents to decide the gender of intersexual kids since it is not necessary for one to be male or female. Society has set gender limits since any kid born must be either male or female. However, this should change to allow kids born with both genitalia to fit in the society without prejudice. Kids born with both genitalia should have their classification rather than forcing surgery to make them fit in the present classification. Most of the parents who seek medical intervention for the kids with both genitalia do not know that the surgery is irreversible. This means that once the surgery is done, it is impossible to reverse the gender selected by the parents. In addition, the surgery is carried out for cosmetic purposes since the kid may experience complications later in life, such as lack of sexual pressure, emotional harm, and abnormal feelings. If the parents were informed of the consequences of the surgery, it would be difficult for them to accept the medical intervention. Intersex traits for newborns should not be regarded as an abnormality that requires surgery. Medical professionals should accept it as a natural variation that does not require change. Although the parents have the right intentions of ensuring that the kid does not suffer, the intervention made is wrong since the child will suffer later in life. Parents should accept that their kids are different from what society expects, however, the variation should not be regarded as a disability or abnormality. Some of the adults who underwent surgery to remove some part of their genitalia argue that such process ought to be burned since it is mutilation. Kids should be allowed to live with both genitals rather than being forced to live based on the societal values. They argue that parents should not be allowed to select their gender since gender is naturally given. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Design Case Study Table of Contents 1. Design: Whirlpool case study 2. Goals: MasterCard’s master plan 3. Strategy: Live Nation 4. References Design: Whirlpool case study Product design decisions could be categorized as unstructured decisions, as based on how they are derived and implemented. Unstructured decisions are characterized by their complex nature as they do not follow established standards in the formulation process. Unstructured decisions are those experienced in situations whereby elements are unknown or undefined. Goals set for this decision making process are often defined in general terms, and are mostly incomparable with alternatives since there is no clear way of measuring their effects. It is difficult to link performance to the actual decision as it would be difficult to isolate factors incorporated in the final decision Chuck Jones’ decision to change the way design decisions are made came after a meeting with Whirlpool’s resource allocation team. Chuck was unable to persuade the resource allocation team to invest a further $5 in a Kitchen Aid refrigerator that was being redesigned, by adding some ornamentation (Robbins & Coutler, 2008). In this case, Chuck failed to explain the potential return on investment from the ornamentation, and the sum invested. His argumentative approach of “trust me, I’m a designer” did not work either. Chuck resolved to improve the design process into one that was more objective, rather than subjective. Whirlpool has new criteria for its design decisions. In the new system, the company develops prototypes that are subsequently presented to customer focus groups in order to ascertain customer preferences. In this stage, designers are free to use their creativity to develop prototypes that they think will appeal to customers. Results obtained from the customer focus groups are charted against competitor products and the company’s own products as well. This allows Whirlpool to evaluate viability and practicability of proposed designs. This approach gives decision makers objective evidence on which they can base their investment decisions. Therefore, this approach is factual based, rather than being solely subjective. Goals: MasterCard’s master plan Setting goals is critical when planning for training events. MasterCard’s learning event, dubbed the Roadmap to the Future, aims to train the company’s employees on the changes expected after the company went public. The goal of the training event was to ensure that all employees understood the changes that would be experienced now that the company was now a public institution. The goal in this case will set the agenda for the training events, and will help the company in deciding the topics that should be covered by the training event, and who will carry out the training based on their knowledge of the study topics. Both strategic and operational plans will be useful when the event is being carried out. Strategic goals illustrate future targets that the company is aiming for, while operational goals describe measurable outcomes in the near future (Robert-Phelps, 1998). The topic titled “How We Make Money” serves as an operational goal as it describes the company’s business model, while the final topic, dubbed “New Climate, New Culture, New Company” is a strategic goal as it sets out what the MasterCard strategic vision of the future. There are several challenges that can be expected from the training event, given that intensive training exercises are being out all over the world in a short time frame. Due to the large size of the company, it will be difficult to monitor progress of the training events since most of them will be carried out simultaneously. Subsequently, management staff will be stretched making the monitoring process more difficult. MasterCard could prepare for this challenge through adequate planning on the timing of the events, and also ensure that it has the right staff to carry out the training, so as to ease the monitoring process. Planning is important in that it provides a clear picture of the direction in which the company is heading. Through planning, employees will be able to understand the organization’s strategic goals and operational targets. Strategy: Live Nation Live nation seems to be using a social platform as its growth strategy. It’s the world’s largest events and live music promoter, with more than 64 million people attending its events each year, including concerts, music venues and festivals. Live Nation claims to be the future of the music business, as it tries to revolutionize the music business by connecting music artists to their fans both online and on stage. The company’s chief competitive advantage is that it handles all aspects of an artist’s music business, thereby allowing artists to focus more on their music. Mike Rapino, Live Nation’s CEO, might use a SWOT analysis to evaluate the company’s strategic positioning. Through a SWOT analysis, the company will be able analyze both internal and external factors that influence the achievement of the company’s strategic goals. Internal factors involve the company’s weaknesses and strengths, while external factors include opportunities and threats that are prevalent in the market. In this case, a SWOT analysis acts as a tool for corporate planning. From the company’s recent annual report, the Live Nation is seeking to expand its presence in the world’s largest markets and grow its revenue in areas surrounding ticket sales and live events (SEC, 2011). The company hopes to achieve this by expanding ticket sales and online businesses through ecommerce. The company also wants to increase its list of corporate sponsors in order to penetrate new markets, and subsequently grow its distribution network. Mike Rapino’s strategic direction for the company has so far led to yearly growth in revenues, despite the struggling music industry, which means that it is working for the benefit of the company. References Robbins, S. P. & Coutler, M. (2008). Management . 10 th ed. New York, NY: Pearson Prentice Hall. Roberts-Phelps, G. (1998). Training event planning guide . Burlington, VA: Ashgate Pub. Co. United states securities and exchange commission. (2011). Live nation entertainment, inc . [Data File]. Retrieved from https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1335258/000119312511050243/d10k.htm#toc137483_2 | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Four Seasons Hotel and Resort Sales Analysis Analytical Essay Sales research and analysis for high-end hotels reveal that they should have cross-industry training along with knowledge. This therefore calls for the need to emphasize self-marketing and individual promotion plans. Sales orientation The employee is highly prepared to serve and his key focus is to make the guests happy. Furthermore, he is highly motivated to sell, very enthusiastic and with an animated ability to work well (Abbey, 2008). Secondly, every step he took within the sales interaction was aimed at partnering with the client. Hence, he focused more so on his purpose during every step within the sales process. His plan was to ask for plain commitments rather than closing, once an expression of a clear desire is made. With this in place, he was able to bargain incremental commitments, in exchange for more of his time and information. The employee is motivated to sales mainly due to the sense of urgency and pride generated by maintaining the hotel towering monthly standings. Therefore, he is driven to realize objectives, instead of satisfying his ego. Employee training He has sufficient knowledge of the area and property, as he seemed to be acquainted with key installations and settings. He is aware of the property almost akin to the property fact book. Furthermore, he is aware of the community around such as rental rates, special events, promotional packages, and neighboring facilities. The quality of the interaction was more of a positive atmosphere since it was based on special respect, trustworthiness, understanding, and professional manifestation. This created positive emotions and satisfaction, which then acted as catalyst for sustaining the relationship further. He has been taught to establish eye contact and address guests by name. He was rather agile as he was able to anticipate needs and preferences before being asked, while observing to see whether new or additional prospects surface. Principally, he introduced and explained himself through the matters he addressed and not just through the services they tender, or diagnostic positioning (Abbey, 2008). Even though he sometimes mispronounced my name, he referred to my name when beginning a conversation. This certainly got the interaction off to a good start, as he appeared to understand my preferences. Use of sales skills The employee used sales techniques of suggestive selling and top-down approach. Given that he belongs to the front desk, he applied top-down approach in trying to recommend guestroom with highest rates. For instance, he did not apply crucial sale phrases in explaining the various forms of specialty drinks. He occasionally applied questions that merited simple yes or no, something not required in suggestive selling (Abbey, 2008). Moreover, he used cross selling in defining the lodging services and catering. However, he did not observe all guidelines involved in suggestive selling, especially when identifying the various forms of off-premises banquets that the hotel group provides. Aspects Handled Particularly Well A notable aspect that he handled well was the way he examined the components of their meeting room. Through relationship selling, he was able to articulate well the questions posed regarding different meeting room setups, the value of their meeting-room spaces, and verification of release dates. He was able to explore the catering department; in particular, he described in detail their hospitality suites, in addition to exploring consciousness, the special functions that the catering department can host. Aspects of the conversation that could have been handled better One aspect of the conversation that could have been handled better was selling the accommodation requirements of individual business travelers. He did not define nor describe well the value of their lodging, in meeting such visitors’ needs, since he did not apply a great sales packet. Secondly, he did not explain himself clearly on how their service strategy speaks to clients’ perceptions of their value. Reference Abbey, J. R. (2008). Hospitality Sales and Marketing . New York: SourceBook. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Relationship of Hip-Hop With Race and Identity Essay The beefing between the two hip-hop artists, Iggy Azalea and Azealia Banks, indicates a misapprehension existing on hip-hop’s history. According to Chang (2021), the beefing between the two artists can be related to professional jealousy. The article depicts no events of terrorism since its main focus is on the appropriation and exploitation problem in the genre culture of hip-hop music. Hip-hop began in the 1970s in the west of Bronx, New York City, and has since then grown widely in its popularity. A 2018 report indicates that the hip-hop genre has a 21.7% share of music album consumption in the United States (Saunders 2016). Due to the competitive nature of the market, artists try to survive by beefing with their competitive counterparts and outdoing them from the market, as in the case of Iggy Azalea and Azealia Banks. The beefing between Iggy Azalea and Azealia Banks rotates within black culture and being undercurrent, portraying a clear picture of racism. Therefore, the article does not display any events of terrorism but addresses racism and hip-hop’s appropriation problem. The act of being humiliated by a fellow artist can lead to terroristic actions. In an interview at New York Hot 97 by Peter Rosenberg, Azealia Banks became emotional and immediately broke into tears when trying to explain how black issues are entirely termed undercurrent (Chang, 2021). However, according to Saunders (2016), 49% of the white population agree that hip hop represents America’s modern music. Considering the article, it is wrong to say that the racism beef between Iggy Azalea and Azealia Banks, which have escalated to Twitter, can lead to terrorism acts because they argue on such issue as genre appropriation. Iggy Azalea accuses Azealia Banks of focusing on racism to gain fame instead of using Hip hop skills to be appealing to the general public. However, Saunders (2016) claims that Iggy Azalea may not dominate the hip hop landscape after mimicking the black artists. Therefore, it is unlikely that the two hip hop artists’ cultural misunderstanding can lead to terrorist events. While the article focuses mainly on racism, the complexity of motives and targets to define terrorism in the considered context is challenging. From the interview on New York’s Hot 97, Azealia Banks recalls how the American Capitalism regime treated black people. Introducing the white appropriation rap indicates the efforts laid to snatch away the only sense of belonging the blacks are left with as they try to erase the black dominance in the genre of hip hop music. Saunders (2016) claims that 69% of the total black population agree that hip hop music represents America’s modern music. A keen review of the interview reveals the difficulties of understanding and defining terrorism (Hoffman, 2017). However, it is evident that the beefing between Iggy Azalea and Azealia Banks constitutes no act of violence intending to create terror. Therefore, the article provides a deep understanding of racism in the music industry, resulting from a cultural and historical misunderstanding of hip hop. It does not focus on any event of terror than and discusses the escalated beefing, which has further indicated how music can be misunderstood. In conclusion, the beefing between Iggy Azalea and Azealia Banks represens the issue of the misapprehension of information. The beef started as normal professional jealousy among American hip hop rappers but escalated to racial discrimination. The personal emotions which Azealia Banks demobstrates in the interview indicate a different understanding of information. The artist understands hip hop as a black thing, while Iggy Azalea claims that Azealia Banks uses racism to gain popularity. However, the article has indicated no form of terrorism but clearly shows how misinterpreted information can lead to unnecessary arguments that may cause racial discrimination. References Chang, J. (2021). Azealia Banks, Iggy Azalea, and hip-hop’s appropriation problem . The Guardian. Web. Hoffman, B. (2017). Inside terrorism (3 d ed.). Columbia University Press. Saunders, T. (2016). Towards a transnational hip-hop feminist liberatory praxis: a view from the Americas. Social Identities , 22 (2), 178-194. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The Teacher as a Representative of Education Essay Even though there are a structure and unity in every educational institution, the teacher is a representative of education in whole and so, personal touches must be added. The difference between classes and teachers is what will make the learning experience more enhanced and add quality. Balanced Literacy Institute and Teacher Cadre offer not only well developed and easy to use tools but also a diverse and direct approach to every individual. It makes use of the personality in the learning process and adjusts to the individual character of every student (Starbuck 51). The teacher will also be able to have many advantages in the teaching instruments. One example is the rearrangement of the physical environment. A specific work area could be separated for each student. The desk positioning, equipment specific to their interest area could be provided so that everyone works on their unique task. The teacher would be able to use several technological devices, such as IPads, personal mobile devices in the form of a mobile phone or an iPhone, reading, and graphics hardware. Also, as a teacher, it would be advantageous to incorporate several subjects into one. While studying biology or animal kingdom, a link could be made to geography and the interconnection between the climate changes, earth tectonics, and elevation. The video footage could be used to demonstrate migration patterns of animals, the biological and chemical makeup of the organic systems and the connection between different sciences. In studying physics, the mathematics of geometry, graphical and video 3-D imagery can be qualified as a visual representation of the information being taught. When attending to the personal characteristics of each student, the teacher can organize the class structure according to the order of subjects every student prefers. While a part of the class is working on literature, another part could be involved in computer technologies or arts. A more flexible time scheduling could be extremely beneficial. The students would be given a chance to have the class last for either twenty, forty or sixty minutes. This would make sure that no one gets overworked, and a more relaxed study atmosphere will allow for better information retention. To add to the personal interests of each student, a teacher could invite different guest speakers after concluding a poll, as to who is interested to have a presenter come in and in what subject student display special interest. This would differentiate from the regular routine setting, as well as allow students to learn of other teachers and presenters. A certain amount of time would be given to talking to each student individually. A teacher could have a certain corner of the classroom separated so that if a student has a suggestion or wants to share some personal information, this could be done in private. This would reassure an individual in the support and respect that the teacher has to everyone’s needs. The interconnection between students and their teacher will help build confidence, more effective knowledge of personal skills and prepare for the future experience and further learning (Davis 60). In the field, the teacher has no limitation, as to how far they want to take their teaching methods and what sort of techniques to use. Every person who chooses a profession as a teacher has their own imagination and this would greatly aid in the process. Works Cited Davis, Barbara. Tools for Teaching . San Francisco, United States: John Wiley & Sons, 2009. Print. Starbuck, David. Creative Teaching: Getting it Right . New York, United States: Continuum International Publishing Group, 2006. Print. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Objective of the experiment 2. Procedure 3. Data 4. Discussion of the experiment 5. Results Objective of the experiment * To explore the base-catalyzed aldol condensation between 3, 4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde, and 1-indanone under solvent-free conditions; * To purify the product through recrystallization; * To evaluate the melting –point of the product. Procedure The reaction procedure is carried out by mixing a mass of 0.25g of 3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde (white solid), with 0.20 g of i-indanone (green color) in a test tube. Using a metal spatula, the two solids were crushed together until brown-colored oil was formed. Then, 0.05 g of finely ground, white solid crystals of NaOH were added to the reaction mixture. The mixture was constantly mixed with the spatula until it became solid and finally, the mixture was allowed to stand for 15 minutes at room temperature. This caused it to cool down. To purify the solid product, 2 mL of 10% aqueous HCl solution was added, and the product isolated through vacuum filtration and dried. The mass of the crude product is measured and its melting point determined. The product was recrystallized from a mixed solvent of 90% ethanol and 10% water. The mass and the melting point of the recrystallized product were then determined. Data Reactants: Color/physical state: Molecular Formula: Mass used (g): Moles: MW (g/mol): MP© : Precautions: 3,4 dimethoxybenzaldehyde white powder C9H10O3 0.25 0.001506 166 281 Away from heat 1-indanone yellow to green C9H8O 0.2 0.001515 132 42 irritation NaOH solid white 0.05 0.001316 38 318 Eye irritation Solvents: 10% HCl colorless 2ml Ethanol colorless 20ml Product: 3 (p-hydroxyphenyl – 1propanol cinnamate yellowish C18H18O3 0.22 0.000786 280 178 The limiting reagent is 3.4dimethoxybenzaldehyde entering w/ 0.001506 moles. Atom Economy Mass Product 280 X100 94% Sum of Mass of reactants 166+132 * Weight of aldehyde used: 0.25 g. * Weight of ketone used : 0.2 g. * Volume of NaOH used : 0.05 g. * Volume of 10% HCL used: 2 ml. * Volume of 90:10 ethanol/water used for recrystallization: 20 ml. * Final product weight : 0.22 g. * Experimental melting point: 178. * Atom Economy: (Mass of Product/ Sum of Mass of Reactants) * 100 = 94%. Discussion of the experiment A typical aldol condensation reaction is carried out in an organic solvent, such as ethanol, requiring eventual waste disposal. One of the main themes of greener chemistry is to cut down on the use of solvent and hence cut down on solvent waste. The best way to achieve this is by avoiding the use of any solvent. A unique feature of this particular reaction is that it does not make use of any solvent between two solids. Hence this reaction is very benign and it is very atom economical. Moreover, the separation of the product is easy as the reaction proceeds as the product separates from the melt as a solid. Another benefit is that, unlike a solution-phase reaction, the solid-state reaction is irreversible, resulting in higher chemical yields. The Aldol condensation if affected without dehydration has an atom economy of 100%, requires only a catalytic amount of acid or base, and even with dehydration, the atom economy is high. This purification method takes advantage of the differences in solubility between the compound and its impurities. Most of the impurities will remain dissolved in the cool solvent, allowing them to be removed when the sample is isolated by vacuum filtration. Some of the impurities may not dissolve even in hot solvent, requiring a hot filtration to remove them. Results After filtration through a vacuum, a mass of 0.22 g of crude product was obtained of yellowish to green color. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Working as a Repository Assistant in a Library Essay (Critical Writing) Working as a Repository Assistant may seem a rather simple task, yet one needs to master a range of very specific skills and demonstrate high levels of proficiency in order to match the requirements set for the job. Although the responsibilities of a Repository Assistant are very numerous and demand great efforts, I believe that I am fully qualified for the above-mentioned job, since I have the responsibility, the dedication and the skills required to carry out the key tasks in a manner as efficient and expeditious as possible. Moreover, being a Repository Assistant means making efficient use of the latest technological advances, which I support fully and approve of. In the realm of the 21 st century, when information technologies define the course of people’s personal and professional lives, having a good command of the IT tools related to one’s job is an essential skill, which I have an excellent knowledge of. Not only am I capable of working with the computer programs that are traditionally utilised in navigating and allocating library resources, but also have a good command of using both the standard MS Windows operating system and the Ubuntu. Additionally, I work on improving my skills in using the related software regularly; particularly, I am studying currently in order to have a better understanding of the XML and metadata schema. As a result, I am capable of recording, reviewing and updating the information that I work with. I believe that this skill will help me improve the arrangement and location of the resources of the University of Stanford, as well as the process of categorising the resources within the repository. Apart from having an excellent command of the aforementioned issues, I have a vast experience in working with social media. Particularly, I have arranged a number of activities by using several key social media resources, such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterst, etc. for attracting the target population. Therefore, I am capable of working with a range of uncoordinated data and arrange it properly so that the information could be located easily and used successfully. Moreover, I have a range of communication skills, which will help me carry out the tasks of a Repository Assistant in the most efficient manner. Specifically, my ability to negotiate successfully and prevent as well as manage workplace conflicts deserves to be mentioned. Although the responsibilities of a Repository Assistant are often restricted to arranging data, communication with the rest of the team members, as well as the Scholarly Communication Manager, remains a priority. There is no secret, though, that even flawless communication skills cannot guarantee a complete absence of conflicts. Moreover, conflicts in the workplace are often inevitable. However, I am positively certain that even confrontations may be used as a tool for improving the operations within the library, as well as relationships in the workplace, as long as important lessons are learned in the process. In other words, I prefer adopting a Constructivism approach towards managing interpersonal communication processes in the workplace. Additionally, I have developed a flexible approach towards the negotiation process. To be more exact, I deploy the strategy that allows for compromising and presupposes that all parties involved should be convinced to compromise in order to locate the solution that is favourable to all the stakeholders. Consequently, the approach adopted for negotiation promotes a more objective and peaceful process of decision making, in the course of which the stakeholders locate the solution, which addresses the needs of all those involved. Despite the fact that the approach in question is rather complicated, I have developed the communication skills that help apply the necessary tactics and make a compromise. I believe that the specified skill is essential for a Repository Assistant, as the latter has to work with a variety of data and, thus, is exposed to the possibility of having a different perspective on the information acquired than the rest of the team members. Finally, I must mention several personal characteristics of mine, such as scrupulosity and attention to details. While a range of people may find the specified qualities insignificant, while others may even relate them to a mere inclination for nitpicking, these traits of character are what makes me efficient as a Repository Assistant. Since the job of the latter requires that a vast amount of information should be not only collected and categorised, but also checked carefully, it is essential that a Repository Assistant should be attentive to details. This is the point, at which my inclination to analysing data carefully factors in; I am fully capable of identifying the slightest inconsistencies and locating their source immediately. Having a vast amount of experience and the skills that make me perfectly suitable for the position of a Repository Assistant, I hope that my application will be considered. Although I may not come up with the approach that will revolutionise the specified area, I am positively certain that I will be able to keep the data sets of the University of Stanford. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The CSN Fall Dance Concert Essay Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Expectations 3. Performance 4. Conclusion 5. Works Cited Introduction Concert dance is a type of dance that is usually performed on the stages of education, enjoyment, and some benefits (Scheff, Sprague, and McGreevy-Nichols 27). The peculiar feature of such an event is the inability to predict what to expect. Even if a person is informed about some details of the dance concert and the guests, who are going to participate, it is hard to cope with the emotions and attitudes to everything that can happen on the stage. One of such surprises was available to the audience of the CSN Fall Dance Concert. The last Friday (4 December), on the stage of the CSN Performing Arts Center, people got a chance to enjoy a “wide array of performances by students, professionals, and special guest artists” (“Performing Arts Center” par. 1). The dance concert under analysis is interesting and challenging because it is important to consider the level of experience of each participant, compare the quality of performance, and never stop enjoying the beauty of the performance offered. Expectations Due to the advertisements that had been available to people far before the concert, many students and even teachers expected a lot from the performance in the way Rachel (the main character of McDaniel’s Last Dance ) did when “classes were even longer and more demanding” (McDaniel 5). There were several reasons for people to believe that they could spend their $8 not in vain. First, the CSN Dance Ensemble, this internationally acclaimed Concert Dance Company, always introduces powerful shows with a number of unpredicted issues. Second, several special guests were invited. Finally, it is a chance to observe the students, who are nearby day by day, in new roles demonstrating new skills. Performance During the performance itself, it was hard to think about the necessity to critique something. It was time for pleasure. The excitement, passion, commitment, and dynamics absorbed from the first minutes. Due to perfectly defined movement qualities when different time spans could give each quality a distinct feature (Kassing 44), it seemed that each dancer talked directly to the audience introducing its separate macro-performance (Hemphill 57). It seemed that the director of the performance, Kelly Roth, wanted his audience not only to enjoy a number of new techniques and details of the concert but also to make use of each emotion such as happiness, sorrow, panic, amusement, and even fear. The experience and ideas of this choreographer and showman impress many people. His mission is not only to create, perform, and view dance (“Welcome to the Dance Program” par. 1) but also to create a story with a number of chapters, and each chapter has its own goal and influence on the audience. The combination of contemporary dance, ballet, and modern dance is an amazing part of the concert. On the one hand, it is an opportunity to isolate the dancers and make them develop their own emotions and skills. On the other hand, the concert is the possibility for every viewer to enjoy the emotions on the stage and to learn something from the dancers. Conclusion In general, the CSN Fall Dance Concert is the combination of the dancers’ maturity and the intentions to become better in the sphere of dance. This concert contains the performances of the dancers of different levels. However, when a viewer watches the shows, it is hard to comprehend where a beginner is and where a professional is because the passion, emotions, and attitudes to the performance are amazing. There is no desire to analyze or criticize the concert but sit and enjoy every moment. Works Cited Hemphill, Brian. The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic. Bloomington, IL: iUniverse, 2011. Print. Kassing, Gayle. Discovering Dance . Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2014. Print. McDaniel, Lurlene. Last Dance . Minneapolis, MN: Darby Creek, 2005. Print. Performing Arts Center. 2015. Web. Scheff, Helene, Sprague, Marty and Susan McGreevy-Nichols. Exploring Dance Forms and Styles: A Guide to Concert, World, Social, and Historical Dance ., 2010. Print. Welcome to the Dance Program . 2015. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Crimes in Biological, Psychological, Sociological Theories Research Paper Table of Contents 1. Biological Theories 2. Psychological Theories 3. Sociological Theories 4. Conclusion 5. References Criminology is believed to be one of the fields of science that appeared recently. However, its elements can be traced back to the First Babylonian Dynasty that is known to have a law code-named Hammurabi. With the course of time, people also started paying attention not to the very commitment of crimes but to the triggers that made a person act in a particular way. As the normal way of thinking for the whole society was outlined, it became easier to distinguish improper behaviors. For instance, witches were discussed in the Middle Ages, and serial killers are in focus today. With the development of the Classical school of thought, the first theories that discuss a crime as an action conducted due to the rational choice were presented. This aspect of crime remained on the front burner because it could be used to catch an offender. Thus, it is not surprising that criminologists continue thinking of the reasons people commit crimes (Siegel, 2015). In their investigation, they often resort to biological, psychological, and sociological causes, the essence of which is discussed further. Biological Theories In the framework of biological theories of crime, it is presupposed that some individuals conduct them because of some deviance, the influences of which cannot be controlled by an individual. For instance, genetic and physical defects may make a person more aggressive than the representatives of the general population. In this way, he/she commits crimes when being angry. Biochemical and neurological factors can also be discussed in this perspective. In the majority of cases, this type of criminal is not simply incarcerated, as their behavior will not alter in this way. They need to receive treatment that minimalizes the effects of their defect. Among these theories, one can find atavism, behavioral genetics, and biosocial arousal theory, etc. In the framework of these theories, the case of the Night Stalker, Richard Ramirez, can be discussed. The man had a blow to his head in his childhood. A dresser fell on him and hurt him badly so that he lost consciousness. He received 30 stitches at that time and was hit with a swing to the head several years later, which led to seizures. He was diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy but received no treatment. With the course of time, he murdered thirteen people and was sentenced to death (Biography.com Editors, 2016). Psychological Theories Psychological theories are focused on the personality defects that make people commit crimes. In the majority of cases, they develop during the formative years when the human psyche is rather vulnerable and unstable. There are several points of view regarding these theories. For instance, some professionals are focused on developmental issues, while others believe that criminal behavior is caused by an imbalance of one of the elements of the human psyche. In addition to that, people’s social environment is considered. In one perspective, family influences are discussed. It can deal with poor parenting methods or criminal parents. In another one, individual influences are discussed. They include personality, cognitive processes, and intelligence. Broken homes and attachment theories, intergenerational transmission theories, the Eysenck personality theory, impulsiveness theories, etc. belong to this type. They all presuppose that a person is not responsible directly for improper actions. The murders committed by Dennis Rader, the BTK killer, can be explained by psychological theories. He was rather aggressive and impulsive even in his childhood, when he killed animals and developed fantasies about torturing women. Rader murdered ten people while representing the church as a deacon (Crawford, 2017). Sociological Theories People are under a great influence of their social environment. Strain, social learning, and control theories support this idea. They describe crimes as people’s behavior caused by social, environmental factors. In particular, they focus on the influences provided by families, schools, workplaces, etc., as they are claimed to affect individual traits. In this framework, people’s intelligence, impulsivity, and irritability can be altered because of the lack of equal opportunities or neighborhood disarray. Cultural deviance theory and labeling theories belong to this type. Teflon Don, John Gotti, for instance, became a criminal as he was born in a poor family that had five children who belonged to street gangs and had school problems (National Crime Syndicate, n.d.). Conclusion Criminologists study crimes from different perspectives. They pay a lot of attention to the causations of crimes, focusing on biological, psychological, and sociological reasons. In this way, professionals receive an opportunity to streamline the process of finding an offender, prevent more people from becoming victims, and ensure that innocent individuals are not incarcerated. Three main theories of crime causation are also divided into numerous sub-theories, which makes criminologists’ decision-making more accurate because the majority of criminals can be aligned with one of these categories. However, it is significant to remember that society is not a stable notion. It advances with the course of time, which affects crime causation as well. Thus, those aspects that are considered to be reasons today may not be treated in this way later. The constant development of criminology can ensure the reduction of recidivism, which is critical for this field. References Biography.com Editors. (2016). Richard Ramirez biography . Web. Crawford, M. (2017). Profile of a serial killer: Dennis Rader, the BTK Strangler . Web. National Crime Syndicate. (n.d.). John Gotti . Web. Siegel, L. (2015). Criminology: Theories, patterns, and typologies . Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Improving Company Performance Essay Energy and utility firms and other facilities that do not work with the customer directly are significant parts of the supply chain. If a company’s goal is to increase performance and effectiveness, it is crucial to ensure that all of its associates are involved in the process of improvement. It means that a supply chain should be managed as a single system (Carter, Rogers, & Choi, 2015). To do so, the organization should apply collective operations that include all of the involved firms. The change may be implemented directly in the supply management strategy, for example, in inventory monitoring or methods of distribution. However, one of the most significant changes should be done within an organization, specifically at the level of its employees’ commitment (Boonjing, Chanvarasuth, & Lertwongsatien, 2015). The study by Yousef (2017) shows that employees’ job satisfaction and commitment can be directly linked to the company’s performance. Moreover, it suggests that the high level of workers’ dedication can enhance their attitudes towards organizational change, making them more flexible and accepting, as well as allowing them to implement innovative approaches to their tasks. It may increase employees’ effectiveness and productivity in the changing environment and reduce the turnover rates. Moreover, a positive working environment can contribute to the increased quality of the product or a service, which is crucial for all companies involved in the supply chain. If an organization acknowledges employees’ needs and provides them with growth opportunities, it enhances their commitment. Although establishing a positive working environment may be more important for the firms at the end of the supply chain, all companies must consider such action as a way of improvement. References Boonjing, V., Chanvarasuth, P., & Lertwongsatien, C. (2015). An Impact of Supply Chain Management Components on Firm Performance. In J. Ejdys, D. Chua, & J. Smallwood (Eds.), Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Engineering, Project and Production Management (pp. 555-565). Queensland, Australia: Griffith School of Engineering. Carter, C. R., Rogers, D. S., & Choi, T. Y. (2015). Toward the theory of the supply chain. Journal of Supply Chain Management , 51 (2), 89-97. Yousef, D. A. (2017). Organizational commitment, job satisfaction and attitudes toward organizational change: A study in the local government. International Journal of Public Administration , 40 (1), 77-88. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
This interest is a response to the manner in which sociological research was previously conducted. In the past, interviewing and lab experiments were important and although they are still important, they are no longer relevant or dominant. This method of scientific exploration raises questions and answers to the questions will be descriptive and holistic, the new method of data collection is qualitative. Although there were books on qualitative research before its usage, they only emphasized on one technique of data collection that is, participant collection. Therefore, those books could not adequately guide someone with adequate background to conduct qualitative research. Discussion of qualitative approach is based on phenomenological perspective meaning it collects data from the respondents view. The method introduces scholars to qualitative research as well as to techniques of conducting qualitative research. Furthermore, it describes the data collection sources to researcher and how to present data that might have been collected. Qualitative research is moreover referred to as naturalistic enquiry. The method pertains itself to the forces that are more human in nature rather than to those that are physical. This means that the type of data collected are more of individual feelings, group or individual ideas, and motives. Qualitative research is a post-positivistic perspective, holding that it is not enough to study facts without considering those who experienced those facts. Techniques employed include direct observation, case studies and key informant interviews. The techniques give descriptive data with deep insights about the people. Narrative investigation Narrative study developed as a subject within the wider field of qualitative study. It is advancement to perceptive/exploring the way groups make connotation of their lives as narratives, associated themes are story scrutiny, narratology and life inscription. Narrative investigation ought to be separated from storytelling in that the remark narrative entails addressees and a storyteller. Of importance to narrative investigators is not what occurred so much as what denotation did groups developed pertaining to what occurred. Narrative inquisition is a reasonably topical faction in social science qualitative study. It has been utilized as an instrument for study in the spectrum of cognitive science, governmental exploration, acquaintance premise, sociology and teaching investigation, and many more. Confirmation Confirmation is an extent of impartiality or the level to which the respondents influence the results of an investigation and not investigator preconceived notion, inspiration, or concern. Qualitative study seems to believe that every canvasser conveys a distinctive viewpoint to the study. Confirmation talks about the level to which the outcomes could be verified or substantiated by other researchers in the field. There are several approaches of enabling conformability. The canvasser can record the methods of examining and re examining the information all through the study. Other examiners could undertake a fiend promoter position with reverence to the outcomes, and this procedure can be accepted. The canvasser can vigorously hunt for and illustrate pessimistic illustrations that challenge previous interpretations. Furthermore, an individual can perform a data review that observes the data compilation and examination methods and makes conclusions concerning the possible bias or deformation. Bias A little bias in study occurs mainly from investigational fault and not taking seriously all of the likely variables. Other study prejudice emerges when investigators chooses topics that are more prone to producing the preferred outcomes, a turnaround of the standard procedures overriding science. Investigation prejudice is the one aspect that makes qualitative study much more reliant on familiarity and opinion than quantitative exploration. For instance, when utilizing social study focus, it is far simple to turn out to be close to a particular perspective, endangering objectivity. The major point to keep in mind pertaining to investigative bias is that, in numerous areas of study, it is inescapable. Some investigational plan procedure entails understanding the intrinsic prejudices and reducing the outcomes. In quantitative study, the investigator attempts to get rid of bias totally, while, in qualitative study, it is all about appreciating that it will occur. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Although some people believe that such a form of construction is very primitive, and one does not have to possess special knowledge or sophistication to erect or dismantle such a tent. It should be noted that this belief is based on a common misconception. While constructing a tent, Bedouins usually have to take into consideration the following factors: climate, lightning, and certainly privacy of the inhabitants. Arid and hot climate imposes very stringent restrictions on Bedouins; it is necessary to develop a system of ventilation, which enables the cold air to permeate inside. This function is usually performed by the walls, or by the fabric to be more exact. As a rule, it is woven from sheep or goat hair, which has extraordinary thermal endurance. Additionally, we should say that the goat hair is usually painted in black because it better consumes heat (See appendix 1). One should pay extra attention to the special technique of weaving, employed by Bedouin women; it is often called “loose” (Rudofsky, 61). The main peculiarity is that the tent, made of such material, allows air circulation, which is crucial especially under desert conditions. In fact, it virtually prevents people from suffocating. As regards air circulation, it should be pointed out that Bedouins often made a vent-hole at the top of the tent; naturally, the major effect is achieved through the fabric, but this vent-hole serves some other purpose. One cannot eliminate the possibility of rain, though it is very slim. We need to mention the material, of which Bedouin tents are made, the sheep hair. When it begins to rain, the fiber distends and becomes waterproof and practically impenetrable, including the air. This aperture sustains circulation. One should also bear in mind that the desert climate could be characterized by significant temperature drops, at night it can get very cold. The material, made of goat hair preserves warm air inside the tent. Another problem, which Bedouin have to solve, is the question of lighting. It is not always permissible to burn an oil lamp inside the tent because it requires much oxygen and subsequently makes the air very stuffy (Hillenbrand, 55). As it has been mentioned before, Bedouin employ the so-called “loose weave” and the light can easily penetrate through the fabric, therefore, the interior is always well-illuminated (See appendix 2). Certainly, at nighttime, oil lamps have to be burned but for that purpose, additional vent-holes are made. Thus, the problem of illumination can be easily overcome; furthermore, we may also say that the solution does not have to be very complicated, though it is impossible to call it primitive. There are various types of Bedouin tents; they may vary not only in terms of size but in terms of elaboration as well. They may have various subdivisions or even rooms (if this formulation is appropriate). The “curtain” walls play the role of such dividers. Moreover, very often inhabitants of such tents put up some sort of fence, which prevents other people from intrusion. It is not easily to violate the privacy of other people, who live in the tent. Nonetheless, it is more prudent to discuss this question within cultural context. Therefore, it is quite possible for us to arrive at the conclusion that a Bedouin tent should not be regarded as something primitive or unsophisticated because one has to possess certain knowledge to construct it, particularly, if we are speaking about ventilation and illumination. Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Bibliography Bernard Rudofsky. “Architecture Without Architects” UNM Press, 1987. Jonathan M. Bloom. “Early Islamic Art and Architecture”. Ashgate, 2002. Robert Hillenbrand. “Islamic architecture: form, function, and meaning” Columbia University Press, 1994. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Legislative Power, Natural Law and Social Contract Essay The lives of people with their natural rights cannot be governed entirely by the legislative power As people lived in a natural way before joining the social contract, they should have the same freedoms and rights as before so that the legislative power does not limit in any way their natural rights and intentions. At the same time, the legislative power should be designed to restrict human beings from negative impact from other people because the intentions of some people may be negative towards others leading to destruction and lack of negotiations. As suggested by John Locke in The Second Treatise , the legislative power cannot be “absolutely arbitrary” (par. 135: 61). However, not following the regulations of legislative power can be destructive for society itself. As people lived in conditions that were far from the social contract, the legislative power cannot restrict their rights to the extent of the society only The nature of human society can be explained by the rights and freedoms and certain limitations imposed by the legislative power, which is aimed at regulating and controlling the way the power is exercised in society by this or that citizen. In other words, an individual’s power may be excessive, while the legislative power is called to remain in balance with the powers of individuals in a society. The legislative power should not be aimed at destructive activities directed against the members of a society Destruction of society can be performed by destroying every member of this society by enslavement, impoverishment, or any other harm brought to an individual and his/her family. In other words, the legislative power should be designed according to the natural laws and God’s laws that can properly govern society. As Locke claimed, “the law of nature stands as an eternal rule to all men” (62) being the basis for legislative power. Legislative power and access to regulation In the state of nature, no man had arbitrary power over himself and could not exercise any kind of power over others; so, the legislative power turned out to give no more access to regulation to a man than he had in the state of nature. The state of nature was the period when no formal society existed, and every man could govern and regulate his life as he wanted. However, he had no arbitrary power to regulate his own life and the lives of other people because the natural laws prevailed. As such, the legislative power brought no more limitations to the governance of people’s lives than they used to have in the state of nature. Legislative power and limit of human power No arbitrary power was available for a man in the state of nature in terms of life, possession, and freedom; so, the legislative power was aimed at not limiting the power of man over possession, liberty, and life more than it was in the state of nature. The legislative power did not exist in the state of nature, though people had no power over their lives. As such, people should not be given more power in a society with the help of exercising legislative power, according to Locke, than they had in a natural state when they enjoyed no power. In this case, the legislative power is aimed at restricting people no more than in the state of nature and empowering them no more than in the state of nature. As people lived in conditions that were far from the social contract, the legislative power cannot restrict their rights to the extent of the society only The legislative power should have preservation functions and be based on the principles of pubic good to be valid for governing people’s lives that live in a society. As people used to live according to the laws of nature and their lives were peaceful regardless of their limited power to govern their lives and lives of other people, the legislative power should have preservation functions as well. The public good should be the main principle of exercising power in society because society is a unit that should be properly maintained. As such, the preservation of people from harming themselves to each other is the main function of legislative power in a society. The legislative power should be designed and exercised according to the laws of nature and the will of God The laws of nature were the primary source of power and knowledge for people who lived in the state of nature. As such, the legislative power should be designed according to those laws as they were peaceful, and no harm was intended. The absence of destruction in a society under the legislative power may be based on the natural laws as it used to be in the state of nature. The legislative power should not be aimed at destructive activities directed against the members of society. Works Cited Locke, John. The Second Treatise of Government: And, a Letter Concerning Toleration . Mineola, NY: Courier Dover Publications, 2002. Par.135: 61-62. Print. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Terrorism and National Security Essay How the War on Terror Has Changed Americans Look at Domestic and National Security? The war on terror was established in America after the September 2001 attack on the World Trade Center. This move was aimed at ensuring Americans were safe within and outside their national territories (Eichenwald 2013). The domestic and national security policies changed overnight and Americans are exposed to endless processes that aim at ensuring terrorism is eliminated. However, most Americans do not approve of the measures taken by their government in advancing the war on terror. First, they believe that their country has wasted money and time-fighting wars in other countries and this has affected its economy (Mayer 2009). They believe that the war on terror should be confined within its national territory to reduce the huge losses caused by the unnecessary use of taxpayers’ money in funding wars in other countries. This has weakened domestic security and exposed Americans living in other countries to terrorism. Terrorists target American embassies and other institutions as a way of punishing the United States for declaring war on terrorism. However, some Americans believe that the war on terror has saved many lives because there has never been a terrorist attack in America since September 2001. Is America More Secure Today or Less Secure Than Before 9/11? Terrorism has evolved and terrorists target Americans living in and outside the United States. Many American soldiers have died in other countries fighting terrorists and many more will die. This means that America is not more secure than it was before the September 2001 attack. It is necessary to explain that terrorism has matured and is adopting different approaches to punish the United States (Eichenwald 2013). This includes attacking countries, individuals, and embassies that are perceived to be sympathizers of the United States. In addition, terrorists use the citizens of countries they want to attack and this means that it is not easy to identify a terrorist living in a cosmopolitan society. For instance, Samantha Lewthwaite (the White Widow) is believed to have lived in America as a citizen for many years and nobody suspected that she was a terrorist. Therefore, Americans are not as secure today as they were before the September 2001 attack because the United States declared war on terror and this has led to various attacks and others are yet to be witnessed (Mayer 2009). How Has the Department of Homeland Security changed from 2003 to the Present? The department of homeland security has widened its operations within the territories of the United States to ensure all immigrants are screened properly. In addition, there has been an increase in the allocation of funds to this department to ensure it acquires modern equipment for surveillance and monitoring various situations. (Eichenwald 2013). It is necessary to explain that terrorism has taken different perspectives and this has complicated the war on terror. Today, the department of homeland security treats all criminals associated with terrorism equally without considering their nationalities. In addition, it has established mechanisms of profiling suspects and working together with other countries to ensure terrorism is managed (Mayer 2009). Recruitment and training of personnel have doubled to ensure there are adequate officers to mitigate the challenges posed by terrorism. Lastly, community policing has been enhanced in the United States to ensure locals and security officers work together to keep America safe. References Eichenwald, K. (2013). 500 Days: Secrets and Lies in the Terror Wars . New York: Touchstone Press. Mayer, J. (2009). The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned Into a War on American Ideals . New York: Anchor. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Quality Assurance Differences Report Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. The Comparison of Key Elements of Quality 3. Quality Assurance Plan 4. References Introduction Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth and Cerenity Residence on Humboldt in Saint Paul are two nursing homes of extremely different quality. Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center is a one-star nursing home while Cerenity Residence on Humboldt is a five-star nursing home according to the Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare. According to the information provided on the official site of Chris Jensen, the nursing home aims at providing treatment that concentrates on self-respect, competences, and rights of every individual. Chris Jensen operates on the basis of five primary values including respect, hospitality, stewardship, integrity and humor ( Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center , n.d.). Two principal programs of the nursing home include memory care and palliative care. Cerenity Senior Care is a five-star nursing home. It focuses on the creation of the warm and respectful atmosphere for clients. This nursing home provides various programs for physical, social, and spiritual care. The mission of the Cerenity Senior Care is to promote the dignity and independence. Nursing home’s values include hospitality, respect, stewardship, and collaboration ( Mission & Core Values , n.d.). The Comparison of Key Elements of Quality Chris Jensen is a for-profit organization with 170 certified beds. It participates in Medicare and Medicaid. Health and fire safety inspections have identified that the overall rating is much below average. Chris Jensen has 14 health deficiencies and five fire deficiencies. The situation with staffing is better in comparison to other aspects. However, there are 65 residents, and RN has 45 minutes per resident per day. Quality measures are much below average according to residents’ assessment data. The nursing home has not received any penalties in three years ( Compare Nursing Homes , n.d.). Cerenity Senior Care is a non-profit organization with 30 certified beds. It is a participant of Medicare. There are no health deficiencies and four fire deficiencies for the nursing home. The staffing is perfectly qualified. There are 14 residents, and RN has more than 3 hours per one patient per day. Quality measures are perfect. The center has the best percentage of short-stay residents who were appropriately assessed. Quality Assurance Plan The first prominent thing about Cerenity Residence on Humboldt is that it provides social and spiritual care. The cultural competence is of great significance for the high-quality assessment and treatment. Thus, it is advisable for Chris Jensen to promote cultural competence plan that will recognize different needs of patients, and will lead to the better satisfaction (Rose, 2011). The nursing home should follow the transformational approach to leadership that is of primary significance for the necessary changes. The organization should focus on patients’ satisfaction and staffing. RN should devote more time to every patient. Chris Jensen should draw the attention of stakeholders such as employees and other people involved. The central problem is that stakeholders can be interested in any assistance only if the nursing home follows its mission, values, and realizes it in practice. Chris Jensen faces difficulty in meeting its values and mission, and that fact explains the necessity to implement the transformational approach. According to Singh (2009), the Deming cycle comprises of four steps that define the effectiveness of quality improvement plan. These stages include plan, do, study, and act. The program can be used in Chris Jensen Center as well. First, it is necessary to select a process for improvement (satisfaction of patients in terms of cultural competence). The next step presupposes the gathering of data (if there are necessary spiritual and social support). The thirst step is used to understand the impact of such change (better satisfactions and quality). Finally, the change should be implemented and tested. References Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center . (n.d.). Web. Compare Nursing Homes . (n.d.). Web. Mission & Core Values . (n.d.). Web. Rose, P. (2011.) Cultural Competency for Health Administration and Public Health . Sudbury, MA: Jones & Barlett Publishers. Singh, D. (2009.) Effective Management of Long Term Care Facilities . Sudbury, MA: Jones & Barlett Publishers. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Coastal Medical Center’s Environment Factors Essay Coastal Medical Center (CMC) is a big hospital providing various healthcare services for the population of the Sun Belt. It is in charge of a coastal town and three counties with a population of almost one million people (Harrison, 2016). The company has been observing some problems and losing profits. However, with the new CEO CMC has ambitious plans. The company is planning to create a joined venture with physicians and to build an ambulatory surgery center. Its creation would enable operations that do not require overnight hospitalization. Nevertheless, all the risks should be considered. First of all, it is necessary to evaluate the feasibility of the ambulatory surgical center (ASC) for CMC. Since the company is observing certain difficulties in various spheres, their solution should become the primary concern of a new CEO. Strategic planning and management should be introduced. The managers involved in the reorganizational process should be aware that strategic management can be applied “at different levels” (Moseley, 2017). These levels include all branches of management, from top managers to the workers. Besides, it may be useful to apply SWOT analysis which is the examination of the organization’s strengths and weaknesses, and the perspectives for development. Firstly, demographics and social demands should be studied. Since the community under consideration is young and growing, there is a need for reliable healthcare providers. Ambulatory surgery centers may become popular due to demographics factors. Since the number of people under 44 (which makes the most productive working force) has grown, the citizens may not want to stay at the hospital for a long time; they would prefer a quick return to their work. Thus, ambulatory surgery will be useful for them. The social environment of the area may be considered favorable. The political environment should also be regarded. One of its aspects is tax subsidies. They can be acquired, for example, if some operations monthly or quarterly will be provided for free, as a charity. Since the company does not produce any harmful effects on the environment, there should not be a problem with zoning. Finally, licensing must not be an obstacle to ASC creation due to the experience that the hospital and its management have in the field of healthcare. The plan of ASC may be feasible in case the company changes its strategy. The current problems may have an adverse influence on the healthcare business plan implementation. However, the stuff should become the primary concern. Well-trained specialists are crucial for such initiatives. They should be prepared to work with new equipment. In case the future stuff off the new center has no suitable qualifications, the training should be organized by the company. The care of the future ASC will be provided at the regional level since the area includes three counties. The changes in the management are necessary to run a hospital and a new center simultaneously. Considering the current problems in the management, it is crucial to change the personnel or provide their training. The troubling issues such as material management should be taken into account with a new center. The number of charity operations should be planned and agreed with the local authorities. It could be done, for example, in exchange for some tax subsidies. One more aspect of analyzing is the threats and factors that can have a negative influence on the work of a center. The threats include economic and political instability which result in the reduction of paying ability. Another problem may be the increase in demand for expensive medical technology. However, these technologies may be not cost-effective and just increase state and federal budget deficits. At the present stage of healthcare development, the implementation of information technologies is the demand of the time. For example, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides the standard electronic framework for electronic claims submission (Harrison, 2016). The staff of ASC should be carefully selected. It would be useful to consider the mistakes of the hospital and make the necessary changes. They should include the reduction of managerial positions. Besides, the improvement of different races and both gender’s representation is needed to increase the level of patients’ trust. The provision of quality control should also be the primary concern. It may be assessed due to patient medical delivery quality protocols. The use of the protocols enables the health care provider to evaluate the level of treatment and get feedback. In its turn, it will encourage further improvements. The progress of a hospital or a center is crucial if the organization plans to be competitive in the healthcare environment. The economic aspect should not be left aside is the provides plans to have some profit. On the whole, strategic planning is a complex process. It includes aspects of evaluation, analysis of previous experiences, and organization of a new activity considering the mistakes. Careful planning and forecasting of the possible results are the sign of a professional. References Harrison, J.P. (2016). Essentials of strategic planning management. Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press. Moseley, G.B. (2017). Managing health care business strategy. Burlington, MA: Jones & Barlett Learning. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
“Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora N. Hurston Essay The novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God, describes the life of an African American girl by the name Janie, who has to undergo through numerous challenges, including three marriages, before realizing her desire for independence, empowerment, and happiness. One of the most influential male characters in her life is Vergible Woods, who is commonly known as Tea Cake. Tea Cake is Janie’s third husband, the first two being Logan Killicks and Joe Starks. The relationship between Janie and Tea Cake starts at Jacksonville when the two meet after the death of Janie’s former husband Logan, and they finally settle down at Everglades or “the muck”. The following paper will demonstrate the influence of Tea Cake in Janie’s life, including how he contributes towards Janie’s independence and self-actualization. Tea Cake works at the railroad and spends most of his part-time gambling or playing his guitar. His simple character and easy manners make him attractive to Janie, who has hitherto experienced harshness from his former lovers. Also, he is young and nearly the same age as Janie. His love for beauty and nature makes it possible for the two to mingle easily with minimal conflicts. One of the common traits identifiable in Tea Cake is carelessness. When Janie decides to move in with Tea Cake, she secretly conceals two hundred dollars in her shirt pocket, and fears to reveal the secret to Tea Cake. However, Tea Cake soon finds the money and spends it with railroad workmates without Janie’s approval. Despite being aware of the risks involved in squandering Janie’s money on a big chicken and macaroni, he does not seem to care but proceeds with his careless life. Besides, he spends most of the time gambling, rather than spending time with his lover. The love between Tea Cake and Janie is however dominated by happiness, although there are some short-lived conflicts. Tea Cake takes the domineering role throughout their relationship, but the happiness he brings to Janie makes the inequality insignificant. Unlike Janie’s former husbands, Tea Cake’s simple life serves as an advantage in Janie’s quest for true love and independence. Rather than discouraging her efforts in self-actualization, he plays a supportive role and encourages her to be resilient. After realizing his mistake with the hidden cash, he promises to reimburse through gambling. Also, he promises Janie that rather than using her savings in the bank, he would get work to provide for their needs. To prove his commitment to change, they both relocate to Everglades or “the muck”, where Tea Cake picks beans during the day and heads on to gamble and play guitar at night. Tea Cake’s character fits Janie’s dream of a perfect lover. In him, she finds happiness, love, and an individual who appreciates her desire to develop. Since childhood, Janie always believed that a perfect marriage required true love and had hitherto not experienced the feelings she had for Tea Cake. The same feelings of ever finding true love emerge when Janie sits under the pear tree and starts to meditate over the joy of life. On his part, Tea Cake also has a genuine love for Janie, since as the narrator affirms, he feels lonely being away from his wife, and that is why he decides to increase the time spent with her at home. The confession of loneliness notwithstanding, Tea Cake’s absenteeism from Janie’s life increases her desire and love for him. The more he stays away gambling, the more she desires and longs for him, and the more she loves him. This is demonstrated in the type of food she prepares for him, while he spends his evening’s gambling and playing his guitar. Tea Cake’s contribution to Janie’s empowerment is demonstrated when she teaches her to use a gun and play checkers. Although Janie emerges as a better hunter than Tea Cake, this does not deter him from encouraging her to press on. Besides, he offers her an opportunity to act out of her own will, when they relocate to Everglades. From his simplicity and sense of freedom, Janie acquires a different personality and starts to appreciate life in its simplest form. His love for nature and beauty strengthens their bond since Janie finds a partner who appreciates her desires and passion. Also, she becomes independent in her decisions, since she does not have to rely on Tea Cake to make some personal decisions. Her empowerment is demonstrated when Tea Cake is attacked by a rabid dog and due to the infection, tries to shoot Janie. However, she uses her acquired shooting skills to defend herself, killing him in self-defense. During the trial, Janie is acquitted based on her argument and strong personality, which she had acquired while living with Tea Cake. Tea Cake’s role in the novel is therefore to empower Janie and increase her happiness. Through his crazy character, Janie finds someone in whom she takes pride. Besides, the freedom accorded to her makes her pursue her desires and interests while living within her long-time childhood dream. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Analysis of Finland as an Export Market Research Paper Finland is an attractive and diverse market for export. In 2018, Finland exported $76.8 billion and imported $75 billion (Statistics Finland, 2021). Finland’s main imports are crude oil, motor vehicles, automotive parts, and broadcasting equipment. Finland’s economic system has several advantages, making it attractive for Prism export. The country’s membership in the EU provides access to huge markets for goods and services. The low level of bureaucracy in Finnish structures and efficient support system for entrepreneurship also make the country attractive. In addition, Finland’s high degree of involvement in the global economy, its reliable infrastructure, the stability of the financial system, and the professionalism of the Finnish employees play an important role. In addition to the attractiveness factors, businesses in the Finnish market can also experience some challenges. These include the long payback period of new production projects, relatively high production costs by global standards, and the high level of competition in a narrow market for goods and services. Finland is one of the most demanding markets in Europe and the world. The country is ranked third globally in terms of the competitiveness of its national economy. It is among the world leaders in institutional development, education and employee skills, and the level of innovation. Under such conditions, it can take from 3 to 5 years to launch a product on the Finnish market, which requires enormous work, and no one can guarantee a positive result for the entrepreneur (Okruhlica & Holienka, 2018). In addition to the highly demanding market, it is not easy to squeeze out established European competitors. However, Finland can be considered the best “test” for a new product. If it succeeds in the Finnish market, it is very likely to succeed in the rest of Europe as well. Regarding the demographic structure of Finland, there are two critical factors for the exporting company – the number of people in the middle age group (potential consumers of the product) and the demographic pressure ratio. As for the first indicator, at the beginning of 2021, the Finnish population had the following age distribution (Figure 1. Distribution of the population by age group). Finland’s age chart has a regressive or declining type. This type of chart is usually found in highly developed countries. In such countries, the level of health care is usually relatively high, as is the level of education of the citizens. Because of relatively low mortality and fertility, the population has a high life expectancy. Together with many others, all these factors lead to an aging population. Regarding the second factor, the demographic pressure ratio shows the burden on society and the economy of the non-working-age population. The non-working-age population is defined as the total population under 15 years of age and over 64. The ratio is a direct reflection of the financial outlays on social policy in the state. In Finland, the total demographic pressure ratio is 51.2 % (Statistics Finland, 2021). The ratio indicates that Finland has a relatively high social burden on society. It means that every working person in Finland has to provide more than 1.5 times the amount of goods and services necessary for him/herself. When describing the availability of business infrastructure in Finland, it should be based on the needs of the exporting company. Prism is an IT company that provides data protection services for its users. Accordingly, the company is interested in the availability of electricity and Internet infrastructure. Electricity generation in Finland is decentralized to more than 400 power plants, using various technologies and raw materials. This diversified approach ensures high security of supply. The ultra-fast and cyber-secure C-Lionl submarine cable connection between Helsinki and Germany is a digital backbone connecting Finland to Central and Eastern Europe (Okruhlica & Holienka, 2018). Finland is also an active participant in the Arctic Connect project, a digital bridge between Europe and Asia. Business infrastructure requiring data protection – banks, offices, private educational institutions, and government offices – is also a necessity. As Finland is a highly developed country, this infrastructure is fully available to foreign exporters. In addition, the country’s business system includes organizations that facilitate business development at every stage of its existence – narrowly focused support companies working in a wide range of areas. In conclusion, Finland belongs to the highly developed industrialized countries. The country’s strengths are political stability, developed infrastructure, the availability and reliability of telecommunications, the freedom of banking competition, and a well-functioning cooperation system between companies and universities, including developing new technologies. Another critical factor is the highly educated labor force and administration and the ease with which businesses can be set up. Thanks to the synergy between education, science, and the real economy and the availability of a qualified, adaptable workforce, Finland is an excellent platform for developing and commercialization of new solutions and technologies. Finland also provides entrepreneurs with a highly developed infrastructure with very competitive operating costs, combined with a strategic location in the north of Europe. References Okruhlica, F., & Holienka, M. (2018) Institutions and Entrepreneurial Environment in Visegrad Four Countries and Finland . In T. Dudycz, G. Osbert-Pociecha, & B. Brycz (Eds.), Efficiency in Business and Economics. Springer, Cham. Statistics Finland. (2021). Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The Reasons Behind the Popularity of Fast Food in the Context of the Lebanese Market Essay Fast food has been introduced in global markets for more than 25 years now. It has been very well accepted as it is a clean, fast and cheap way to eat. There are many restaurants in the fast-food industry with each providing fast food of its own taste and kind. From Burger King to KFC and Mr. Chao Asian fast food, all tastes and flavors are available to different people and cultures. In Lebanon, American fast food is as popular as it is worldwide. The fast-food concept has gained popularity in many different cultures where it has been referred to with different terms. Furthermore, American fast food is different from the local Lebanese fast food which is a modification of traditional Lebanese dishes. This essay will explore the reasons behind the popularity of fast food in the context of the Lebanese market. The essay will also focus on attempts being made by Lebanese restaurants to modify traditional Lebanese dishes to serve as fast foods and the potential the food has. Most of the traditional dishes take a lot of time to prepare. A traditional Lebanese meal is composed of many appetizers usually cold served, like “lobbies” or “bemieh” a mix of starters, like “kebbeh” and “lahme baajin”. Kebbeh is made out of lamb while lahme is made out of fish or seafood. Kebbeh and lahme make up an Arabic lunch in addition to any kind of dessert and side dishes. It is very significant to note that it takes a lot of time to prepare either Kebbeh or lahme and any traditional dish for that matter. The reason why people are changing away from traditional dishes is that the world is being globalized and people are adopting new ways of doing things with preparing food included. Time is a very significant resource to any person and saving it is the main agendum literary to any person. As its name indicates, fast food has to deliver the food to its customer in a very fast and efficient way. On the other hand, a traditional Arabic lunch would take many hours before the deserts are brought to the table. Time is a major issue nowadays. The population is much more active than it used to be, and life in Lebanon, for many, is quite demanding as people have to really struggle to make ends meet. Fast foods provide the golden opportunity of saving time. The Lebanese economy is not developed and the living standard of the Lebanese is quite low. Low labor wages in the Lebanese market make it hard for the Lebanese to opt for the traditional dishes as they are expensive to prepare. Lunch as a kebbeh is very expensive for a household and must contain the best products in order to have the best flavor possible. The Arabic lunches described above require a good amount of spices which makes them quite expensive, unlike fast foods. Fast foods have provided a better alternative to the traditional dishes as they are cheap and serve the purpose effectively as the traditional dishes would. This is why the introduction of fast-food restaurants and chains is very successful and generates enormous revenues. Some efforts have been made to make some traditional dishes available as fast foods. Availing of traditional foods as fast foods is expected to counter the fast movement of fast foods. For instance, the most common fast food known to us and to most Europeans and Americans is the Kebab. The kebab can be viewed as a masterpiece as it easily fits different personal tastes since one can the kebab’s meat, the filling, and the sauces. It is very quick to prepare, eat in the same way as a sandwich and the servings are in large quantities. Nowadays, in Beirut, the variety of traditional dishes which can be prepared quickly and served as fast food is amazing, from the kebab, to the falafel; most dishes are represented. Most of the restaurants offer a broader menu beyond those offered in a falafel stand. Kaba-Ji Grill is an example of a fast-food restaurant which offers a wide variety of traditional dishes on a fast-food basis. Kaba-Ji Grill has expanded to cover some regions in the US. Life has become quite demanding globally. In an attempt to save time, Lebanese have resorted to using fast foods. Preference for fast foods has temporarily shifted the Lebanese tastes to western dishes. It is a relief to see creativity at work as it modifies a good number of traditional dishes to fit the market demand for fast foods. The modification of traditional dishes into being fast food makes them lose their traditional taste as most of the cooking stages are cut down. Traditional fast foods risk being criticized because of losing the traditional taste. Despite the risk of criticism due to loss of traditional taste, traditional fast foods have a huge potential of widely being accepted especially among adult Lebanese eager to recall childhood memories when the traditional foods were widely used. Traditional dishes prepared as fast foods will help the Lebanese people as they are both pocket friendly and help to reunite the Lebanese traditions with the Lebanese in a world which is speedily globalizing. Finally, I believe that keeping a traditional four-hour lunch is significant as it helps to keep in touch with relatives. There is a need to keep our traditional dishes alive. Taking into account that sustaining Lebanese traditional dishes is quite expensive time-wise and financially, the traditional fast food then provides the only alternative to keep the traditional dishes alive. Traditional fast food has a huge potential of wide acceptance not only within Lebanon but also worldwide. It is a possibility and will be a joy to see traditional Lebanese fast food served all over the world in the same way western fast food is served. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Graphical Descriptive Statistics in Two Articles Coursework Brief summary of article 1 Zhang, Y., & Wang, S. (2008). Distribution of body mass index and the prevalence changes of overweight and obesity among adolescents in Shandong, China from 1985 to 2005. Annals of Human Biology , 35(5), 547–555. In this article, the author conducts research to study the trend of BMI as well as physical growth among adolescents in China. The author established that studies concerning the BMI and growth of adolescents aged 7 years to 18 years have not been done in Shandong, China. Data was collected from national surveys conducted by the government in the years 1985, 1995 and 2005. The study focused in the collection of data about the prevalence of obesity among students in China. It was established that BMI has been increasing over the years. It was concluded that adolescents in China are experiencing high risks of overweight and obesity. The author recommended that strategies should be developed to reverse the trend. This can be achieved by conducting periodic monitoring. The types of graphical descriptive statistics used in the article Simple bar charts were used in presenting the collected data. The bars represented boys and girls in rural and urban areas. The bars indicate the various groups of respondents used in the research. In addition, multiple line graphs were used to represent the distribution of ages according to the years. Tables were also used to show the relationship between urban or rural boys/girls, and the years when the data was collected. How the level of measurement and the distribution of the data influenced the graphical descriptions presented The data collected was at the scale level of measurement. So, it was possible to develop simple bar graphs and charts to represent the data. A brief summary of article 2 Irigoyen, M., Glassman, M., Chen, S., & Findley, S. (2008). Early onset of overweight and obesity among low-income 1- to 5-year olds in New York City. Journal of Urban Health: Bulletin Of The New York Academy Of Medicine , 85(4), 545–554. Childhood obesity has increased at an alarming rate. This experience has been observed among the low-income earners. Conducting research about the epidemic will help public health departments in developing strategies to combat the problem. The risk rates of obesity among childhood can be categorized according to age and gender of children. The research was conducted among children aged 1-5 years in New York. The data showed that as children attained age, they experienced considerable risk of obesity. In addition, boys had a higher prevalence to obesity compared to girls. Therefore, it was concluded that intervention measures should be developed to protect children from early childhood obesity. The types of graphical descriptive statistics used in the article Stacked bar graphs have been used to express the findings of the research. In addition, stacked charts were used to explain the distribution of variables. Tables were also used in presenting the collected data. How the level of measurement and the distribution of the data influenced the graphical descriptions presented Data used in this survey was at the ordinal level of measurement. The stacked bar chart was used to explain how the weight categories of children were distributed. The weight clusters were categorized according to the age of the children. Similarly, the tables and clustered charts indicated the clusters of children according the age. Insights to the Step-by-Step Guide to Week 2; problem 2.1 and 2.2 The use of SPSS helps to analyze data easily by following several steps. Descriptive statistics are developed through analysis to present the mean, median, variance, standard deviation, and other measures. The SPSS software is also used to develop charts and graphs that represent data. As such, box plots, pie charts and other graphical representations can be used to represent data (Field, 2009). References Field, A. P. (2009). Discovering statistics using SPSS: (and sex and drugs and rock ‘n’ roll) . London: SAGE. Irigoyen, M., Glassman, M., Chen, S., & Findley, S. (2008). Early onset of overweight and obesity among low-income 1- to 5-year olds in New York City. Journal of Urban Health: Bulletin of The New York Academy Of Medicine , 85(4), 545–554. Zhang, Y., & Wang, S. (2008). Distribution of body mass index and the prevalence changes of overweight and obesity among adolescents in Shandong, China from 1985 to 2005. Annals of Human Biology , 35(5), 547–555. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
An Internet Based Procurement Service Proposal Essay The proposal is for an internet based procurement service. The name of the company will be i-Procurement. The company targets clients from all over the world and hopes to be a major global online procurement service provider in the near future. When it is instituted, the company will have four functional staff departments. These departments will be staffed by an accountant/purchaser, a manager, an assistant, and a customer service representative. The company will assert its position as a worldwide procurement service provider. Therefore, the company will be able to facilitate the purchase of a variety of luxury goods for its clients. The company will provide its customers with very competitive and transparent prices for jewelry, perfumes, watches, clothes, accessories, among other items. In addition, the company has the ability to connect its customers with leading global brands such as Tiffany, Christian Dior, Bvgari, Rolex, Giorgio Armani, among others. I-Procurement will mostly target the lucrative Chinese market. In recent times, China has become a leading global consumer of luxury goods. The current trends also indicate that China is going to maintain its momentum as a leading consumer in luxury goods. For instance, in 2010 China consumed luxury goods worth over six and a half billion dollars. This reasserted China’s dominance in the luxury goods market because it marked a three-year consecutive growth. The future of luxury goods in China looks bright as the country is set to overcome Japan as the leading global luxury-goods consumer in 2015. Moreover, the number of consumers in China is set to increase from the current 80 million to 180 million people in the year 2020. Analysts estimate that in 2020 China will account for 44% of the global luxury market. In addition, the demand for luxury goods in the greater China is set to be valued at over 150 billion Euros by 2020. The business concept has several advantages over the existing concepts and products. For one, it provides clients with an easy to use platform. In addition, it saves time for clients because it is an online service. Clients also benefit from seasonal promotions that target selected items. Moreover, there are reduced taxes because all transactions take place online. The first thing when setting up i-Procurement is designing a website. Once the right design has been achieved, the next step is to ensure that the website is operational. Eventually, the company will ensure that there are adequate security measures in place and the website is maintained regularly. After that, it is up to the company to promote the website using various avenues. However, the best way to promote the website is by using other online tools such as social media. The company focuses on a wide array of products including make-ups, skin-care products, fragrances, accessories, shoes, handbags, electronics, and clothing. The equipment that is required to get the company up and running includes four double-monitored computers, four cell phones that will be functional for twenty-four hours, and a car. The company’s customers will be provided with a wide array of remote payment methods. Some of the available payment methods include PayPal, American Express, Discover Network, and MasterCard. For courier services, the company has chosen to use Global Courier Express. The cost of setting up this business amounts to 3,385 dollars. Registering the company will cost 35 dollars. The website itself will be maintained five times each month at a cost of 350 dollars. The remaining 3000 dollars will be used to purchase equipment for the start-up. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
COVID-19 is caused by a virus that belongs to the Coronaviridae family of viruses. Antibiotics have little effect on viruses. As a consequence, some persons who fall unwell with COVID-19 may get a bacterial infection. Antibiotics may be suggested in this scenario by a health care practitioner. The difference in transmission speed between the two viruses is significant. Compared to the COVID-19 virus, influenza has a shorter median incubation duration and a shorter serial interval. The COVID-19 virus has a serial interval of 5-6 days, whereas the influenza virus has a serial interval of 3 days. As a result, influenza can spread more quickly than COVID-19. COVID-19 Impact on Buisness Just a few weeks after the pandemic began and before the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act became available, the epidemic had already caused tremendous disruption among small enterprises. COVID-19 caused virtually all of the temporary closures, which accounted for 43% of all company closures. Reduced demand and staff health concerns were the leading causes for temporary closures, with supply chain disruptions playing a minor role. Since January, firms have reported a 39 percent reduction in active employment on average. COVID-19 may focus on attention, but it is only one of eight major macro trends that will transform the industry in the coming decade. The worldwide pandemic will have a long-term and far-reaching influence on business, but other macroeconomic developments, such as systematic distrust, deteriorating international ties, and climate change, are still present. COVID-19’s effects will be primarily influenced by how long the epidemic lasts. People will revert to pre-pandemic modes of working more swiftly if the time limit is reduced. People, for example, returned to normal flying behavior three years following 9/11. If the pandemic continues, long-term social consequences are increasingly likely. For example, the Great Depression had a long-term influence on eating patterns. The Sudden Appearance of a Pandemic To most people in 2006, the notion of an unknown virus spilling out of a wild animal into humans, triggering person-to-person transmission and a worldwide pandemic, seemed a long way off. A different coronavirus was discovered in the body of a 68-year-old man returning from business in the Arabian Peninsula in 2015. Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome (MERS) had been identified as a sickness three years beforehand and was dubbed “camel flu” because dromedary camels seemed to carry and transmit the virus to humans. However, the MERS virus may have originated in bats – perhaps the Egyptian tomb bat. It is possible that it infected humans before 2012, but those illnesses remained undiscovered. It is unknown whether the Korean businessman was infected by a camel or contracted the disease from a person during his stops in Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. However, that question probably did not matter to the 186 South Koreans who were infected directly or indirectly from him, and even less to the 38 who died. It is difficult for the global community to invest in something that you consider to be risky. Spending much money, especially if it is government money, is a risk in and of itself, even if it is necessary to protect against a more significant risk. When there is a Sars outbreak, a swine flu pandemic, or an Ebola epidemic, government leaders and private donors respond with frightening generosity, but these types of investments disappear entirely when the crisis ends. These circumstances explain the reason why the world was not ready for a pandemic. We may be better prepared for the next epidemic, but it is too late to prepare for this one. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Artificial Intelligence in Post Modern Development Report Introduction A lot of research was done to come up with the Artificial Intelligence article for non experts. Artificial Intelligence is by all means one of the disciplines whose context is quite difficult to fathom especially if you are not an expert. The purpose of this report is to inform you of how much work I have completed towards the production of the article, as well as how much work remains to be done to help people fully appreciate the role of Artificial Intelligence in post modern development. Work Completed “Article for Non Experts: Artificial Intelligence” The article follows an outline which helps in developing appropriate context suitable for conveying the intended message. The outline is also intended to help the reader get back to track in case he or she gets confused by detailed discussions within the main document. The sidebar implicitly explains to the reader the relevance of conducting research in the field of Artificial Intelligence by quoting John smith. Basically, the sidebar arouses curiosity among readers by giving them a reason as to why they should be very much concerned with what transpires in the field of Artificial Intelligence. The sideline compliments the sidebar by giving precise information to the reader on other available articles that are related to the current article and how they can be obtained. This also helps the readers identify with a reliable source of information related to Artificial Intelligence. This is followed by an introduction to the article that explains what Artificial Intelligence is and what it is not. The article thesis describes an Artificially Intelligent Machine as that which is capable of learning from experience as well as be able to be taught. The history of Artificial Intelligence is given in a religious perspective to capture the sidebars notion that the creature described in holy books could actually be an Artificially Intelligent machine. This helps in retaining the reader’s curiosity apart from explaining the possibility of both positive and negative aspects of Artificial Intelligence. The reader is to independently determine what aspect outweighs the other as the article does not do this. Work Scheduled “Article for Non Experts: Artificial Intelligence” The current article gives the outcome of thorough research conducted on the history of artificial intelligence. Evolution stages of the discipline are discussed. The challenges encountered and successes achieved have been discussed. The article ends by giving the current status of Artificial Intelligence by reflecting on a real life case study. The case study shows that the crucial stage of attaining the goal of Artificial Intelligence that is capable of altering human destiny is no longer a pipe dream but a reality. This is so since machines that can learn from experience and that can be taught are being built under a project commissioned by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).The next article should focus on explaining to the non experts the positive and negative implications of advances that are being made in this field by DARPA. Conclusion The goal of the next research project will be to discuss the industrial trends of Artificial Intelligence and the overall social, economical and political impact of the DARPA project once it is fully functional. The current state of Artificial Intelligence in astronomy will be discussed and this will be followed by hypothesizing on the future state of Artificial Intelligence. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The Affordable Care Act and Economic Objectives Essay Introduction The health sector is essential in every country, and governments should ensure that individuals can access quality patient care with ease. America is one of the countries that have primarily focused on developing healthcare facilities. For instance, the introduction of Obamacare was designed to guarantee that people can access healthcare services in the community. The Affordable Care Act was also implemented to enable all people to have easy access to hospitals and receive quality services. Although various aspects can be analyzed regarding the Affordable Care Act, one can focus on whether it aligns with the four economic objectives. Additionally, individuals can determine the approaches they would keep or do differently to better balance patient care and financials. How the Affordable Care Act Aligns with the Four Economic Objectives One of the economic objectives is equality, whereby all people are given equal opportunities in the community. Thus, the Affordable Care Act is crucial as it aligns with this aim. The policy guarantees that all people can access healthcare services irrespective of their race, originality, and ethnicity. For instance, many people have faced racial-based discrimination in health facilities. Additionally, some patients have claimed that they have received poor services in various hospitals. Consequently, the Affordable Care Act plays a significant role in ensuring that such issues are curbed, and equality is achieved. Price stability is another essential economic objective that can be considered when focusing on the Affordable Care Act. Many people do not have adequate money to buy medications and pay for their healthcare services (Amadeo, 2021). Moreover, some medical treatments are expensive, and not many patients can afford them. Consequently, the introduction of Obamacare has enabled people to improve their health as it slows the rise of healthcare costs (Amadeo, 2021). Many individuals have received their health insurance, and preventive care has also been made accessible. Therefore, people can receive treatment before their illnesses worsen and prevent the need for expensive emergency room services. A high but sustainable rate of economic growth is a financial objective that can be achieved if the community is healthy. Thus, the Affordable Care Act can be aligned with this aim since it focuses on improving individuals’ health. Typically, when people are healthy, they largely contribute to activities that lead to economic growth. Moreover, individuals can work in different organizations and sectors, leading to their development and limiting society’s financial crises. Thus, many people can access quality healthcare and become active community members due to the Affordable Care Act. Full employment is an economic objective that helps the government focus on creating more job opportunities. This aim can be linked to healthcare as to be productive in their work fields, people have to be healthy. Therefore, the Affordable Care Act is aligned with this objective as it helps individuals improve their health and seek various job opportunities. Full employment is also a vital factor that leads to the development of communities. Consequently, the Affordable Care Act is essential since it has led to improved health, enabling people to seek job opportunities in various organizations and contribute to the country’s development. Approaches to Improve Balance Between Patient Care and Financials Insuring people is an effective approach I would keep since it helps patients access healthcare services easily. People who are not insured have experienced challenges when seeking medical assistance. Moreover, some people lack funds to obtain their insurances (Courtemanche et al., 2018). Thus, guaranteeing that people can acquire the insurances with ease is an essential strategy that can significantly improve many people’s health. Limiting discrimination in the healthcare sector is another primary approach I would use to ensure that all people acquire quality medical care. In some cases, groups of people are discriminated against when seeking healthcare services. For instance, people with disabilities have experienced challenges in hospitals, whereby some healthcare practitioners have failed to treat them. Racial-based discrimination is also experienced in healthcare facilities, and many black Americans have argued that they have been discriminated against in medical settings. Thus, policies to curb such issues can be introduced to ensure that all people obtain quality patient care irrespective of their race. Lowering the prices of some services and healthcare products is another vital strategy that can be introduced to enable people from low socioeconomic families to access healthcare services with ease (Courtemanche et al., 2018). Another approach would involve confirming that more healthcare facilities are built in rural areas. Improving rural health will also help in limiting deaths experienced in these areas due to the lack of treatment. Conclusion To conclude, good health is essential to all people in the community. Thus, the Affordable Care Act has been of great significance since it has improved many people’s health. Individuals have obtained quality health care since they are insured. Moreover, equality has been encouraged, whereby people from different races, religions, and origins have accessed healthcare facilities with ease. The Affordable Care Act has contributed to economic growth as it has led to a healthy and active society. Therefore, I believe that people should recognize and appreciate the various advantages of the policy. References Amadeo, K. (2021). Pros and cons of Obamacare. The Balance . Web. Courtemanche, C., Marton, J., Ukert, B., Yelowitz, A., & Zapata, D. (2018). Effects of the Affordable Care Act on health care access and self-assessed health after three years. The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing , 55 (1). 1-10. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Customer Behavior in Australia and South Korea Report Table of Contents 1. Brand loyalty 2. Capital requirements 3. Cultural dimensions of Australia and South Korea 4. Works Cited Brand loyalty Recent research indicates that Australian customers are committed to purchase and repurchase Japanese cars such as Subaru -63, 1 %, Toyota – 58, 9 %, and Mazda – 57,6 percent (Roy Morgan Research, unpaged). The fourth, fifth, and sixth places are occupied by Volksvwagen, Honda, and Holden. In turn such companies as Ford, Nissan, Hyundai, Mitsubishi have lower level of brand loyalty, approximately, 35 percent (Roy Morgan Research, unpaged). On the basis of these data it is possible to argue that the average level of brand loyalty is relatively low which means that Australian customers do not feel attached to one particular car-manufacturing company. Moreover, a new entrant will be able to gain the trust of consumers either by providing products that would be superior in terms of reliability, design, gas consumption, and so forth. Capital requirements A company, which intends to start its operations in Australia, will have to incur the following expenses: 1) cost of recruiting and hiring personnel; 2) lease of premises for manufacturing facilities; 3) procurement of equipment; 4) the fees paid to the government. At this point, it is impossible to present any definitive number because there is no available information about the costs incurred by foreign car-manufacturing companies, when they were starting their operations in Australia. The thing is that the majority of these corporations like Toyota, Ford, Mazda or Mitsubishi launched their operations more than then twenty years ago, and since that time, the cost of equipment and averages salaries have changed. Cultural dimensions of Australia and South Korea At this point, it is necessary to indentify cultural dimensions of Australia and South Korea. Our finding can be presented in table format. This comparison will be based on the theory of cultural dimensions developed by Geert Hofstede (2010, unpaged). Country Power distance Individuality Uncertainty Avoidance Collectivism and individualism Time orientation Quality vs Quality of life South Korea 63 High (more formal relations among colleagues) 25. Low 90 – very high Collectivism (more emphasis on group work) Long-term orientation 91. Quality Australia Low – 40 (less formal relations among collegues) High 95 67 – Relatively High Individualism (more attention is paid to the individual contribution) Short Term Orientation – 47 Quality (Hofstede, unpaged) The major difference between the cultures the two countries is power distance and attitude toward individuality. In Australia, colleagues tend to relate to each other as equals, even despite the fact that they occupy a different position in a workplace hierarchy (Hostede, unpaged). Moreover, they will be more willing to take independent decisions. Furthermore Australians emphasize their individual contribution rather than collective work. In contrast, business culture of South Korea stresses importance of formal barriers between top management and frontline personnel. South Korean employees will be less willing to take initiative. Additionally, people of this country attach more value to group work rather than individual effort of an employee. Another distinction between them is different attitude toward risks (Hostede, unpaged). Australians have a lower rate of uncertainty avoidance than South Koreans and Australian employees will be more ready to take independent decisions, even if it entails a certain degree of risk. Finally, these data suggests that South Koreans are more oriented toward long-term goals, whereas Australians are more inclined to pursue long-term objectives. These distinctions should be taken into consideration by the management of the Korean company when they will try to motivate employees. Works Cited Hostede G. 2010. Cultural dimensions. Web. Roy Morgan Research. Roy Morgan Automotive Currency report. Roy Morgan Research 2010. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Religion in Emile Durkheim’s Writings Essay In the “Religion and ritual” reading, Emile Durkheim addresses the origin of religion from two perspectives. The first one is the need to understand, and the second one is sociability. The need to understand is concerned with the urge of human beings wanting to know where they originated from and find out facts about God. Men based their origins on the things they got used to, or those that they suffered from, hence creating history out of them. Religious theories came into man’s history much later, and it transformed many men, making them believe in spiritual stories, which remain with them up to the present day. These beliefs led men to realize that there are natural powers, hence rising to be known as gods. Then men developed sentiments, which helped them in communicating with each other, and these sentiments included honour, respect, affection, and fear. Further readings explain how these sentiments affect and impact human beings and their lives. For example, fear of the unknown can cause a healthy person lack proper esteem to behave himself in an expected manner. Unless one is assisted in overcoming these effects, he may end up in messing with his life. Therefore, it is essential to counterbalance people’s beliefs and their real lives to survive in this world. In the sense of religion, it is evident from the readings that some individuals may have elements of Protestantism, as opposed to Catholicism. This is determined by their beliefs in relation to freedom, as far as religion is concerned. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Metaphor in “Half a Day” Story by Naguib Mahfouz Essay Introduction In 1989 Mahfouz published a collection entitled “The False Dawn” with nearly thirty short stories. “Half a day” (“Nif Yawm”) is one of the stories. The story is set in Egypt. It begins with a father taking his son on his first day of school. While the boy is somewhat proud about wearing his new school uniform, he doubts whether being sent off to school is a kind of punishment for taking him away from his mother and home. The father tries to explain to him as they walk along a garden-lined street that school is not a punishment but a place where boys are transformed into useful men. The school is the metaphor for the world outside the home. “Today you truly begin life,” the father says. The school seems like a grim fortress to the boy. He is encouraged to enter school by his father, who promises to wait for him at the gate to take him home at the end of the day. The experiences of the speaker in this story begin to resemble life from here on. School day The boy goes through the gate, feeling lost and unknown. Any person entering a new phase in life is likely to feel so lost. One of his new acquaintances tells him his father is dead. This is the first exposure for the boy. He realizes that people carry greater sorrows than his own. The woman in the school spells the metaphor for life clearly when she tells the children that this is their new home and that they will find mothers and fathers here, as well as good things related to knowledge and religion. She also encourages them to face their experiences joyfully without tears – so much like the moral education, we receive in real life. The boy describes school day as a period of submitting to facts, with the act of submission bringing a kind of happiness. Life is truly driven by realities and only by accepting these realities, we can acquire happiness. The school day, like a miniature form of life, buzzes with activities such as forming relationships, playing games, learning music, acquiring knowledge, and developing religious beliefs.. As the day wears on, there is change and unpleasant incidents happen. Even the loving woman, who spoke to the children initially, turns angry, scolds them, and punishes them physically. This reminds us that change happens continuously in life – and people do change during life, sometimes being hardened by their experiences. Realizing that he cannot go back home, the boy begins to view life as a period of struggle and perseverance. This indicates that individuals who feel trapped in their lives cannot enjoy life. It’s all a question of attitude. The boy also notes that there are students who can take advantage of opportunities for success and happiness that present themselves throughout the day. In life, there are opportunities for all but only those who are positive-minded can convert them to their advantage. When the school day finally ends, the boy does not find his father waiting at the gates as promised. He walks alone. So often in life, people whom we depend on suddenly leave us due to death, or transfers, or sickness. We are then forced to walk alone. Life on the lonely track is different. This is metaphorically shown by the fact that the boy sees the world changed. He is confused and yearns to reach home. The home metaphorically refers to the comfort zone for each person. Taken out of that comfort zone, one gets confused and longs for familiar things in life. The boy is unable to cross the busy road and as he stands waiting, a young man, addressing him as grandpa helps him to cross. The boy has aged metaphorically, without his realization of the aging, due to the numerous experiences he had faced in so short a time as ‘half a day. Conclusion Thus, the story emerges, in one moment, the consciousness of the protagonist both as a child passing his first day at school and as an old man unable to cross a busy road. It is a powerfully used verbal technique. Brief as it is, the story is the author’s most powerful rendering of the dilemma of the gulf between observable time and mnemonic time. The author’s agony caused by the huge gap between actual time/ space and recollected time/space is captured brilliantly in this short story. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The Most Appealing Ideas Expressed by the Authors 2. The Implications of the Ideas in the Book for Me as an Educator 3. The Ideas of the Authors That I Challenge 4. Reference The Most Appealing Ideas Expressed by the Authors The book called “Cognitive Coaching: A Foundation for Renaissance Schools” was written by Arthur Costa and Robert Garmston in the middle of the 1990s. This book explores a very interesting perspective on teaching that seems to have an intuitive value, meaning that there is no doubt about its importance. However, this perspective is normally not the first point of view that the scholars would research looking for ways and methods helping to increase the effectiveness of teaching. To be more precise, Costa and Garmston (1994) focus on the concept known as cognitive coaching. Namely, the authors offer moving the attention from the techniques used and the learners’ perception and capabilities to the cognitive processes of the teachers – the mechanisms that are responsible for their reflection on the experiences, reaction to various situations, and formulation of the instruction. The authors emphasize that a cognitive coach can be recognized for the employment of such techniques as educative questioning, paraphrasing, and pausing for a purpose to encourage and enable the learners’ skills of creative decision-making, problem-solving, planning, reflective thinking (Costa & Garmston, 1994). In other words, the authors point out that the specific cognition and perception of a teacher are to be studied as the processes that enforce learning. This approach puts the educators in control of the learning process through their own actions and thinking. In addition, the skills of a successful cognitive coach involve the ability to work with versatile types of learners in terms of personality and styles of learning and cognition. All in all, the authors emphasize the advantages of a cognitive coach due to his or her professional flexibility and adaptability (Costa & Garmston, 1994). Moreover, the skills of a cognitive coach are quite universal and can be learned and applied by educators with different backgrounds, styles, and professional philosophies. The Implications of the Ideas in the Book for Me as an Educator The idea discussed in the section above implies that the behavioral patterns of a teacher affect the students’ learning and comprehension; as a result, the teacher is viewed as being in a higher degree of control over the learning process. In other words, apart from the explicit effects, a teacher is capable of producing on the class, there are implicit influences that exist in the form of the internal cognition, reflection, and reaction of an educator making him or she perceive the classroom environment and dynamics in an individual way that forms the unique future approach to various issues. Practically, the techniques used by a cognitive coach are very similar to those of an average educator; however, each response or request of such a teacher is designed in a way to produce a deeper cognitive motivation of the learners and a better understanding of their reactions. One of the most significant features of a cognitive coach is an ongoing self-reflection. In general, this practice is very important and valuable for any type of teacher. For a cognitive coach, it is the basis that comprises their approach to work. This idea implies that a cognitive coach should possess a high degree of emotional maturity and self-awareness in order to be successful at reflecting on his or her own experiences and results. For me, as an educator, this aspect of cognitive coaching implies the need to improve my capacity for self-reflection, self-awareness, and emotional maturity. These tasks may seem challenging, but there are techniques that help professionals in various fields to achieve progress in these areas of personal development. The Ideas of the Authors That I Challenge The ideas of Costa and Garmston (1994) are mainly based on the techniques that rely on the smart and effective use of language in order to achieve better results communicating the tasks and instructions and understanding the learners’ impressions. In other words, the authors connect cognition with language and create a way of intentional or spontaneous self-reporting of experiences by learners, as well as educators. That way, the main point of cognitive coaching is to facilitate and maintain the successful and effective exchange of information between the participants of the teaching/ learning process. This key factor is the idea that I challenge. I believe that many learners may struggle with language and verbal self-expression. This problem may occur due to various reasons. One of them the students not being the native speakers of the same language the educator speaks and teachers in. As a result, most of the questions designed specifically to gather detailed information about the learner’s impression of the lesson and class material may not work properly or result in the provision of false or distorted information. In other words, the verbal and communication techniques of the cognitive coaching offered by Costa and Garmston assume that both the teacher and the learner are equally eloquent and possess rich vocabularies for clear and comprehensive self-expression. However, this is not always the case, which may serve as a limitation for both parties. Reference Costa, A. & Garmston, R. (1994). Cognitive Coaching: A Foundation for Renaissance Schools . Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Risks for the Ontario Auto Parts Supply Chain in Canada Research Paper Table of Contents 1. Ontario Auto Parts 2. Shortage of Raw Materials 3. Risk of Climate Change 4. Disruption of the Supply Chain and Pricing 5. References Ontario Auto Parts Companies in the Auto Parts manufacturing industry in Ontario deal in rebuilding and manufacturing a wide variety of motor vehicle parts and accessories. The auto parts sector is a huge economic driver for Ontario and is highly competitive globally. Some of the biggest companies in Auto Parts Manufacturing in Ontario include Magna International Inc., Denso Corporation, Multimatic Inc., and UltraFit Manufacturing Inc. these companies hold the largest market share in the industry. Woodbeck Auto Parts in Southern Ontario is also known for supplying used car parts and shipping them across Canada daily (Lewandowski & Asgary, 2018). Given that the supply chain deals with traditional automotive, there are high chances that EV automotive adoption will pose a more significant challenge. Some of the risks that the Ontario auto parts supply chain is likely to face in adopting Electric Vehicle production include; shortage of raw materials, climate change risk, and disruption of the supply chain of raw materials and pricing. Shortage of Raw Materials Even though adopting the EV will help handle air pollution, other problems are associated with the innovation, given that it is a new technology in the market. Automobiles’ electrification has altered the designs and manufacturing process, which interferes with the supply of raw materials. It poses a significant burden to electronic manufacturers in Ontario since many electric vehicle factories require thousands of tiny electrical parts that raw material suppliers may not be able to deliver. Additionally, manufacturers prefer shipping the raw materials to China and Europe instead of Canada. This is because they have a bigger market in China and Europe and a more advanced supply chain than Canada. Ontario is in its infancy on auto parts supply, and its supply chain is not developed as the one in countries like China. Therefore, raw materials’ demand is low due to small market availability (Goracinova, Warrian & Wolfe, 2017). In turn, the Ontario supply chain is likely to face a more significant challenge in obtaining the needed raw materials for such vehicles. At the same time, it will be expensive to import the raw materials since there are fewer dealerships in Canada. Risk of Climate Change Climate is often an unpredictable factor when it comes to supply chain management. Canada is located at the peak of North America and borders the North Atlantic, North Pacific, and Arctic Oceans. Therefore, it experiences adverse climate change conditions like increased storm intensity, rise in sea levels, storm surges, and even flooding. These climatic conditions may cause the Ontario supply chain to experience shipment delays, thus reducing delivery speed to clients. Climate change also causes an increase in operational costs since the market prices of labor, energy, and engineering spike after a disaster. The impact of climate change on the supply chain may also inhibit suppliers from producing and supplying materials to Ontario due to disrupted infrastructure services like roads and power systems. Disruption of the Supply Chain and Pricing Electric Vehicles’ supply chain is at risk of both supply chain disruption and critical material price volatility due to the geographical concentration of raw material suppliers of lithium and neodymium (Wong & Ngai, 2019). This instance is of specific interest because electric vehicles are being investigated as a potential storage technology for the electric grid. Fluctuations in electric vehicle availability may occur as a result of the risk in the critical material supply chain. These fluctuations could potentially affect the cost of electricity and cause significant implications for consumers and the economy in Ontario and Canada as a whole. Apart from the risks mentioned above, other associated risks are linked with the adoption of the EV. Like any other chain store willing to stock new merchandise in the market, the Ontario chain supply also faces challenges in disparity in parts due to different financial incentives intended to increase consumer interest in EVs. Since the number of consumers who are willing to purchase the EV is still low, it would be hard for the Ontario chain supply to stock its stores. Reluctance on the part of dealership shops to add electric vehicles to their showrooms will likely lead to fewer customers willing to buy such cars. Therefore, it will force the supply chain to spend most of its financial resources on marketing to create awareness about the EV auto parts in the market. Regarding adopting new technologies in the market, the supply chain stores are prone to facing risks, especially when introducing the new technology in the market. With the adoption of EVs in Canada, the above mentioned are some of the major risks that the Ontario auto part supply chain is likely to face: the shortage of raw materials, climate change, and disruption of the supply chain of raw materials and pricing. The risks, therefore, can be reduced by making the EV popular in the Canadian market by focusing on proper marketing strategies for EVs. At the same time, Canada’s government will play a significant role by providing subsidies to the Ontario chain stores that import EV parts from other countries. References Goracinova, E., Warrian, P., & Wolfe, D. A. (2017). Challenges of coordination: automotive innovation in the Ontario supply chain in comparative context. Canadian Public Policy , 43 (S1), S90-S102. Web. Lewandowski, M., & Asgary, A. (2018). Risk assessment of the timber supply chain in southern Ontario using agent-based simulation. Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Supply Chains (pp. 317-332). Springer, Cham. Web. Wong, D. T., & Ngai, E. W. (2019). Critical review of supply chain innovation research (1999–2016). Industrial Marketing Management , 82 , 158-187. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Introduction 2. Book Analysis and Review 3. Personal Life and Career 4. Conclusion 5. Reference Introduction Leadership remains a powerful and evidence-based practice for transforming companies, communities, and people’s lives. Individuals who want to achieve their goals and influence others should develop the best traits and qualities. This discussion reviews the book You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader: How Anyone, Anywhere, Can Make a Positive Difference by Mark Sanborn and connects the studied content with my work field and personal life. Book Analysis and Review Using an understandable language, Sanborn presents powerful insights and ideas that can help any individual become a true and successful leader. For instance, the reader is informed about the best practices and strategies that can deliver desirable results. The outstanding key characteristics of leaders include the ability to collaborate, persuade others, encourage others to follow them through continuous commitment and respect, lead through positive influence, and shape their followers’ careers and lives (Sanborn, 2006, p. 6). These attributes can support the development of a superior leadership philosophy. The identified example goes further to explain how individuals can achieve their leadership goals. for instance, the case of Barbara Stammer reveals how some of the greatest leaders work quietly and achieve greatness by helping those in need while transforming their own communities, organizations, and lives (Sanborn, 2006, p. 14). For anyone individual to succeed as a leader, he or she needs to take these six principles seriously: power of focus, power of self-mastery, power with all people, persuasive communication, power of giving, and power of execution. The author goes further to offer a step-by-step strategy that can help more individuals lead others for the betterment of their respective communities. The beneficiary realizes that competent leaders take their behaviors and actions seriously since they will have significant implications. Those who want to succeed as successful leaders should be keen to make a difference instead of focusing on how to establish a strong and better resume (Sanborn, 2006). Finally, people need to appreciate the fact that leadership is not easily mastered since it always remains “a works in progress (WIP)” (Sanborn, 2006, p. 60). Those who pursue this lifelong process will eventually transform their lives and those of others and eventually make the world much better. These ideas are self-explanatory and present the greatest strength of the selected text. Personal Life and Career The selected book for this analysis is about leadership and how any individual can undertake such a responsibility. Having read and analyzed the text, I have realized that the concepts of openness, generosity, commitment, collaboration, and encouragement are essential for my leadership goals. It is necessary to complete leadership responsibilities without the desire to be recognized (Sanborn, 2006). In my career, I will consider the identified attributes to guide and mentor others, solve problems, communicate clearly, and remain a risk-taker. In my personal life, I will master the art of providing guidance and alms to the needy and strive to make a difference in every situation. I will always remain committed to influence others positives, identify opportunities to transform others, and eventually make the world a better place for all (Sanborn, 2006). Finally, I am keen to continue focusing on the best ways to improve my leadership abilities continuously. Conclusion The selected book is written in a professional manner, informative, and capable of guiding more people improve their leadership competencies. The examples and insights are applicable in my private life and career. The idea of improving my leadership philosophy continuously matters if I am to succeed in every field, organization, and society. Reference Sanborn, M. (2006). You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader: How Anyone, Anywhere, Can Make a Positive Difference . Currency. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company Cost Optimization Essay Relevance of Mixed Method Research Design Mixed method research design involves the use of both qualitative and quantitative data analysis approaches in a given study (Creswell & Plano 2011). In this study, the primary focus of the researcher is to investigate cost optimization techniques and strategies in organizations within the oil and gas sector. ADMA-OPCO (Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company) is the focus of the study. Using mixed method approach will be very appropriate because it will enable the researcher to have empirical data to support the claims and have descriptive statistics to further elaborate on the findings. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Method Using of mixed method research design has number factors that can be considered its strength. According to Tashakkori and Teddlie (2008), this method enables the researcher to use both descriptive and statistical data when conducting the analysis. The statistical data will help in explaining the magnitude of the factors being investigated while the descriptive data helps in explaining why a given phenomenon took place in a given manner. As Creswell (2013) states, mixed method makes it possible for a researcher to give a detailed explanation of an event and then back it up with data. The main weakness of this research design is that it may be time consuming to collect qualitative and quantitative data. The researcher would proceed with the adoption of mixed research method because it will make it possible to understand cost optimization techniques and strategies used by the firm in details (Tashakkori & Teddlie 2010). The method will enable the researcher to understand how and why this firm uses specific strategies and the impact of the strategies on its general performance. Through this method, the researcher will go beyond explaining the magnitude of a given phenomenon. It will be possible to explain why the phenomenon occurred and why the impact was felt in such a given way. The researcher expects a number of barriers to data integration at this stage of the research, top of which is analytical tool that can be used to analyze both qualitative and quantitative data simultaneously. The most commonly used analytical tools can only analyze the data either qualitatively or quantitatively. It will force the researcher to use analyze data using different methods and come up with a way of integrating the outcome after analysis. It may also be complex to develop effective qualitative question for every quantitative question when planning to collect data. According to Benz and Newman (2008), mixed method research design is often popular when conducting detailed study that requires investigation of a wide geographic area and large population. However, this project is a relatively short research that will last less than nine months. It is important to appreciate that given the small size of the research project a number of limitations may be met when adopting the mixed methods approach. One of the main limitations is that it will require a large amount of data for the analysis to be completed. The researcher may be forced to expand scope of the study for there to be an effective data analysis based on both qualitative and quantitative data analysis designs. The researcher will be forced to spend more time during the process of collecting and analyzing the data. This is so because for every statistical value that is presented during the analysis, there must be an accompanying detailed explanation to support it. Reference List Benz, C & Newman, I 2008, Mixed methods research: Exploring the interactive continuum , Southern Illinois University Press, Carbondale. Creswell, J & Plano, C 2011, Designing and conducting mixed methods research , SAGE Publications, Los Angeles. Creswell, J 2013, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches , Cengage, New York. Tashakkori, A & Teddlie, C 2008, Foundations of mixed methods research: Integrating quantitative and qualitative techniques in the social and behavioral sciences , SAGE Publication, London. Tashakkori, A & Teddlie, C 2010, Sage handbook of mixed methods in social & behavioral research , SAGE Publications, Los Angeles. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
reveals the experiment of comparison of “performance in recognition” with “odor recognition memory in young and aged rats” in “water maze learning” (Robitsek et al. 8945). The article highlights the comprehensive information concerning the experiment which was implemented methodically and thoroughly. As far as the results of the experiment are concerned the article presents detailed information on the outcome which proves the impairment in the recollection and “relative sparing” of familiarity of aged rats (Robitsek et al. 8945). It is also remarkable that a part of aged rats showed the same results as the young ones, which also proves the correlation between spatial memory in rats (and in humans as well) and changes in the hippocampus. But it is necessary to further develop the research in the recollection capacity in rats. The next experiment can be held with the young rats and those aged rats which showed the same results. It is possible to use ten armed mazes and to make the rats hide some fruit, for instance. Thus, the rats are posed into the center of the maze with the fruit, and after they hide their food they are taken away. It will be interesting to observe whether all the rats will find the hidden (by them) food at the same time, or the aged rats will need more time for such kind of task. Another significant point of this experiment will be the repetition of the same task, and whether the rats will hide food in the same place of the maze or they will change the place, and how much time will it take for them to find food in the old / new place. The results of this experiment will likely be as follows: aged rats will need more time to find the food, and will not put the food in the same arm of the maze, and the young rats, on the contrary, will need less time, and will likely to put the food in the same place. There can be an interesting continuation of this experiment: while at first rats will find their food in the place they put it, now the food will be taken away. And it is interesting whether the rats will put it in the same place or intently will hide it in another arm of the maze. And again it is possible to observe time duration: how much time the rats will need, first of all to hide the food, then for how long they will look for it. The results of this experiment will be, most probably, as follows: young rats will put the food in different places and will find it quite easily, but as far as the aged rats are concerned there are more variants. The aged rats can act just like the young ones, but the former will need more time for this, or the aged rats can put the food in the same place without finding it. These experiments will shed more light on the correlation between recollection and aging in rats. But, of course, it is only an assumption, and to prove this point of view it is necessary to implement the experiments mentioned above. Works Cited Robitsek, R.J., N.J. Fortin, M.T. Koh, M. Gallagher and H. Eichenbaum. “Cognitive aging: A common decline of episodic recollection and spatial memory in rats.” Journal of Neuroscience. 2008: 28: 8945-8954. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
“Hope of Children” Charity Organization Operations Essay Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. The organization 3. Conclusion 4. Works Cited Introduction International relations are important to all organizations especially non-governmental organizations because they help in establishing links with other organizations, which are important for the organization in meeting its goals. One such organization is Hope for Children. It is a non-political, non-sectarian and non-profit making organization. It is an international organization working in more than thirty nations in the world with full-time representatives in Uganda, UK, India, Ghana, Sri-Lanka, Zimbabwe and the Philippines. Its aim is to improve the health of children as well as giving them a future and aiding their acceptance in their societies. This paper details the operations as well as the working of Hope of Children Charity Organization. The organization This organization has been operating in the last seventeen years under the leadership of Dr. Robert Parsons. It is accountable through its set constitution to its executive committee of trustees and members (Parsons 23). Its major objective is to help the orphaned, disabled as well as the exploited children especially those found in the developing countries. Developing countries are mainly composed of poor populations with millions of people living below the poverty line. As a result, many children in the developing countries do not get access to the basic human requirements exposing them more risks in the society. Some besides being malnourished lack access to education resulting into an uneducated population in the society, which is unable to pull itself out of poverty (Jere and Behrman 24). Communicable diseases and HIV/AIDS also play a major role in rendering many children in the developing nations vulnerable to many hardships in life. In addition, developing countries experience wars weakening the countries’ economy thus unable to provide for the basic needs of the less privileged in the society. Hope for children addresses the hardships that children in most developing countries experience. The organization not only focuses on the needs of poor children but also the entire society where the children belong. It works with grass root projects in these nations with the aim of getting those who are not able to get aid support or assistance from elsewhere. These projects incorporate all the members of the society that the children belong. By so doing, the organization helps in bringing sustainable development and the eventual elimination of poverty in these societies. Hope for Children work through a dedicated network of volunteers and international staff. They act as full time representatives in many nations to ensure that the organization achieves its aim. These representatives help in the establishment of grass root projects in the developing nations. They do so by identifying the needy children and coming up with a way to help in assisting in their situations (Jacoby and King 350). An example of such a project is the rehabilitation of street children in Kenya. In some cases, the organization not only helps the needy children but also the less privileged individuals in a given society. For instance, in Sri-Lanka the organization has set a project in Batticaloa District. The people in this region live in extreme poverty especially after the 2004 Tsunami struck the region. Research has shown that there are nearly 48,000 disabled people in this region. These people not only lack the basic needs but also suffer much discrimination from the rest of the society. The organization has embarked on building schools, vocational training as well as outreach for families to help in overcoming the situation. Currently, the organization has numerous projects worldwide thus in need of more resources. Hope for children draws its resources from well-wishers. It relies on the generosity, passion and the commitment of other companies in supporting their work. The support, which is mainly in form of donations include direct financial contributions to the organization’s projects, products as well as services. Quite a number of the workers of the organization are volunteers who are committed in helping the organization succeed in its projects. Examples of organizations that collaborate with Hope for Children are Comic Relief in Ghana, British Airways, Sterea Limited, Jet2.com and Vedams among others. Most of them not only offer their services in the projects but also help in financing the organization’s projects. With the help of donors and volunteers, the organization has been able carry out its projects successfully. The support that the organization receives has helped it to grow significantly. Parsons says that the organization began with £5,000 and now has a turnover of over £1 million (1).With the substantial support it has received from international organizations; Hope for Children has widened its scope in most developing countries. Conclusion Through its well-established international relations, Hope for Children has been able to succeed in assisting the less privileged in most developing countries. The organization encourage the participation of needy children as well as their families in processes that enhance the well being, self reliance and long term sustainable development of the children. The organization achieves this through the provision, promotion and advancement of children rights to basic needs including education and healthcare aimed at sustaining long-term development. Donors and volunteers play a major role in enhancing the success of the organization’s projects in the developing nations. Works Cited Jacoby, Henry, and King, Emmy. Early Childhood Nutrition and Academic Achievement: A longitudinal Analysis. Journal of Public Economics 81.3 (2001): 345-367. Jere, Behrman. The Impact of Health and Nutrition on Education. World Bank Research Observer 11.1 (1996): 23-26. Parsons, Bob. A History of Hope: Hope for Children, 2011. Web. https://www.hope-for-children.org/our-story | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Childhood Obesity in Health Science Interview Case Study Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Main body 3. Conclusion 4. Reference List Introduction The best approach of conveying a technical concept on childhood obesity to a class of students would be through a case study developed from interviewing the director of pediatric health and weight management center in Illinois. The objective of the case study would be to make the class of students understand how Illinois successfully addressed the problem of childhood obesity through improved nutrition, physical exercise, and screen time policies in certified child-care centers within the state. From the interview with the director, it was ascertained that the policy approach for the codification of obesity prevention strategies in child-care centers was established by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in Illinois in collaboration with the Illinois Early Learning Council. Main body Child-care centers across Illinois serve nearly 200,000 children from birth to around five years of age (Johnson & Johnson 2015). Through improving child-care quality values with respect to obesity prevention, child-care centers have a chance to influence positively the health and lasting outcomes of the most susceptible children in Illinois (Johnson & Johnson 2015). In 2012, personnel from Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC) and Illinois Action for Children started to develop an approach for the expansion of obesity prevention practices across the state. First, they established a subcommittee to delve into the opportunities for the incorporation of health into the obesity prevention agenda. Second, they embarked on the revision of the administrative rule concerning licensing policies for child-care centers, which is also referred to as Rule 407. Following a study of the successful implementation of obesity prevention approaches, the subcommittee forwarded recommendations for the expansion of obesity prevention practices across Illinois and their incorporation in licensing guidelines for child-care centers. The main alterations to Rule 407 concerning obesity prevention were done in the areas of physical activity, screen time, and nutrition. Conclusion While there did not exist particular regulations concerning screen time under Rule 407 previously, Illinois became one of the regions that have restricted the amount of screen time allowed for children in child-care centers. The overarching concerns for successful policy implementation encompass the assessment of opportunities for the inclusion of obesity prevention in early childhood settings and carrying out helpful outreach to involve major stakeholders in the promotion of best practices of addressing the problem. Though recent studies portray a slight reduction in childhood obesity in Illinois and across the US, states should remain proactive in the adoption and implementation of policies that improve the well-being of children and ensure that they develop into healthy adults. Reference List Johnson, J & Johnson, A 2015, ‘Urban-rural differences in childhood and adolescent obesity in the United States: a systematic review and meta-analysis’, Childhood Obesity , vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 233-241. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Larry’s stage name has become ‘Lonesome’ after gaining fame; their characters are similar since fame only amplifies Larry’s real character. Before his recognition, Larry was a drunkard and drifter without a real home (Tapper). However, he becomes famous after a radio presenter finds him in jail, and he sings a song that captures the reporter’s attention. The presenter vows to make something out of Larry, which introduces the character of ‘Lonesome’ Rhodes, an influential singer and entertainer. Patricia Neal plays the role of Marcia Jeffries, an ambitious radio presenter who finds and develops talent to her advantage. Marcia works at a local radio station known as A Face in the Crowd , where she airs live entertainment shows. As a go-getter, she decides to advance her career by interviewing new faces and goes to jail to find the people (Tapper). Marcia finds Rhodes during one of her visits to the jail, where he captures her with his charisma. She is enthralled by Rhode and decides to host him in her show, marking the beginning of Rhode’s fame in the entertainment industry. The movie introduces Lee Remick, who plays the role of Betty Lou, Rhode’s devoted fan. Lou’s screenplay is brief as she uses her beauty and feministic charms to seduce Rhodes and becomes his wife for some time. After he finds her cheating with his best friend, Rhodes sends her back home to Arkansas. Finally, General Haynesworth, played by Percy Warm, is the owner of an advertising company that recruits Rhode’s expertise in influencing the public to their company. Rhodes craves power and dominance, and when the opportunity presents itself, he seizes it wholeheartedly without considering other people’s feelings. He wants to control everyone and everything around him, including his love interests. Marcia is an ambitious young woman and wants to gain experience and fame through her radio show called A Face in the Crowd (Tapper). Although the movie does not show Miller’s intention, he always pursues Marcia and could be interested in a romantic relationship. Alternatively, Miller also wants to promote his show through Rhode’s charisma and influence on the public. Lou is a fan who is interested in being recognized as Rhode’s woman by becoming his wife. Consequently, the general has a vision for his company’s growth, and Rhode’s reputation could be the solution to his career advancement. Rhodes influences people’s hearts and minds through charisma and manipulation. When he meets Marcia for the first time, he claims to be a songwriter and musician, but the song he plays is not original; he leads Marcia on after realizing she loves him. Rhodes controls the public to his bidding and influences their choices significantly. He advertises products and services regardless of their credibility, yet the Crowd follows blindly without considering the disadvantages. Rhodes states, “I’m not just an entertainer. I’m an influence, a willer of opinion, a force!” (Kazan), showing his power over people. Rhodes’s interest in Lou is also a manipulation to the public as he considers her a public promoter “all wrapped up with yellow ribbons into one cute little package” (Kazan). Everybody else uses Rhodes for their gain since he is the people’s man. Marcia takes advantage of Rhode’s influence to promote her radio and television shows, and she sticks with Rhodes despite his arrogance. Consequently, Miller uses Rhodes to promote his show, while general Haynesworth makes Rhodes a sponsor for his advertising company. Although Lou’s role is short-lived, she gains fame by marrying Rhodes. Marcia gets famous through Rhodes, but she feels guilty for creating and encouraging his arrogance and manipulation. In the end, she exposes him and causes both their ruin. Rhodes achieves his goal of being powerful and having total control over the public. However, his true nature shows at the end leading to a great downfall. According to (Tapper), Rhodes got all due to his charisma but lost all due to manipulation and arrogance. After Rhode’s downfall, every person depending on him to advance falls with him. Kazan explores the theme of media’s influence in manipulating and enticing audiences. Media personalities are very elusive and find all opportunities to influence people without their notice. They are like whisperers who feed the audience little bits of gossip until the public is under their control. Televisions might be small devices, but their impact is significant since people tend to disregard the truth due to manipulation. Rhode states, “…I could make them eat dog food and think it was steak” (Kazan) when he refers to his supporters. According to (Tapper), media and television personalities are sneaky and untrustworthy, and leaders and politicians embrace popularity to satisfy their greed. The movie’s ending is precisely satisfying because each character achieves what they deserve. Marcia demonstrates courage and overcomes her weakness by exposing Rhode’s manipulative acts, which shows her ability to be reasonable despite being obsessed with Rhodes. Consequently, the movie’s finale explains the consequences of greed and lust for power by controlling people’s thoughts. Although the public is aware that some media personalities hide behind their television and radio shows, they are actually unpleasant characters. They are always unwilling to acknowledge that nobody is perfect, including media influencers. Thus, the conclusion of this movie should be a lesson to people who idolize celebrities, politicians, and other public influencers to the point of ignoring the truth. Works Cited Kazan, Elia, director. A Face in the Crowd, 1957 . Web. Tapper, Jake. “Why Americans Fall For Grifters”. The Atlantic , 2021. Web. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
Houari Boumédiène and Abdelaziz Bouteflika as Algerian Rulers Essay Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Houari Boumédiène’s Presidency 3. Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s Presidency 4. Conclusion Introduction Algeria is a country that has lived through more than a century of colonization and more than half a century of dictatorship and a single-party system. In this turbulent history, two dictatorial rulers stand out for being eccentrically autocratic but all the same contributing to nation-building in two entirely different ways and navigating the nation through hard times. They are Houari Boumedienne and Abdelaziz Bouteflika, both dictators in many ways, and this paper is a critical comparison of their regimes in terms of policies and positions. It is argued that while Boumedianne remained a socialist, Bouteflika has been trying to establish Algeria as a modern capitalist state. Houari Boumédiène’s Presidency Algeria gained independence from France in 1962, after 132 years of colonial rule and 8 years of war. However, there was no respite for this country as the national leadership, The National Liberation Front (FLN), was haunted by inner conflicts. After independence, it was through a coup d’état that Boumedianne became the President of Algeria. He ruled from 1965 to 1978, suspending the constitution, dissolving the national assembly and pursuing a policy of industrial, agricultural, and cultural revolution, and through them, the economic independence of Algeria. He nationalized the French-controlled oil sector in 1971, which was the backbone of revenue for the nation. State-sponsored welfare schemes were implemented, and by 1979, all the villages were electrified, free health care service was established and many schools were founded. To some extent, all these measures initiated national reconstruction after a long period of violence. National domestic production despite profitability was the motto. Arabic replaced French as the administrative language. Boumediene also took the position of non-alignment internationally and supported revolutionary movements all over the world. His rule took a toll on the healthy political fabric of the nation as there was no democracy, no space for dissent, and, in a way, it was his authoritarian ways that led to another civil war in Algeria and the rise of Islamic extremism in the 1980s. Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s Presidency By then, oil prices began to fall and dipped drastically in 1986. The nationalization of hydrocarbons showed its flipside, as oil was too volatile a product to root the nation’s economy on it. According to figures in 1990, 25 % of Algerians were poor and 22% did not have clean drinking water. The economic downfall was accelerated by Boumedianne’s death in 1978, and the political chaos that ensued. After a span of violence and instability, Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s regime took over in 1999 winning the election with the support of the army. Bouteflika from the very beginning had the support of trade unions and women and his advantage was that his prolonged absence from the political scene of Algeria enabled him to become a mediator among Islamists, democrats, and the military, and, unlike Boumedianne, he was ready to talk with all of them. He maintained a very low public profile in contrast to Boumedianne. Bouteflika replaced the extreme Islamist ideology of Islamic Salvation Force that almost captured power after Boumedianne’s death with a more moderate one, and took if only a few steps towards a politically free Algeria. Boumediene did not ever promise or profess democracy, but Bouteflika has put forth a promise of a gradual transition to multi-party democracy. With the help of rising oil prices, he gave away salary hikes, loans, and facilitated the rise of a middle class, which is the driving force of any democratic system. Bouteflika fell short of leading the country towards democracy though, and just like Boumedianne continued to govern in a centralized manner. His most prominent difference from Boumedianne has been his economic policies based on the infrastructure development and private sector, while Boumedianne believed in a socialist welfare state. Conclusion Throughout the regimes of Boumedienne and Bouteflika, school textbooks, the government-controlled media, Friday sermons in mosques, public iconography, and all the public discourses, in general, propagated a certain historical narrative convenient to the rulers and hid the real history of these dictatorships behind it. However, compared to Boumedianne’s regime, the Bouteflika government has been constantly engaging with the public, with modernity and with the changing world around it. This is the trait of capitalist democracy that the socialist Algeria of Boumedianne’s time lacked. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, which aims at improving academic standards in public schools, has been controversial because it focuses only on two test areas, mathematics and reading/language literacy. Researchers identify three side effects of this Act. First, testing proficiency in mathematics and language results in an imbalanced curriculum whereby less instruction time is allotted to other subjects (Cawelti, 2006). This affects student performance in other subjects. The second side effect relates to the teachers’ satisfaction and morale. The high requirements placed on reading and mathematics make teachers focus on improving the standardized test scores, rather than teaching creatively (Cawelti, 2006). Failure to reduce the achievement gaps, based on students’ test scores, often discourages teachers. The NCLB allows each state to set standards of determining students’ proficiency in mathematics and language. Some states, e.g. Texas, deliberately skew the test scores in order to show that most of their students have high proficiency in language and mathematics (Cawelti, 2006). Higher test scores would mean that the students’ performance in these two subjects meets the national standards. However, this only prevents state system from implementing essential changes in classrooms to improve understanding and mastery of content by the student. Educational researchers provide various models for improving learning standards in public schools, reducing achievement gaps, and ensuring balanced curriculum. To promote balance in the learning curriculum, school leaders should encourage parental and community involvement in students’ learning activities. The broad-field model is one of the proposed curriculum improvement models. It comprises of five elements; (1) sciences; (2) social/cultural studies; (3) drama, music and art; (4) languages and mathematics; and (5) problem-solving skills (Cawelti, 2006). Cawelti (2006) proposes that the broad-field model be expanded to include additional skills in technology, citizenship, recreation and health. A second approach involves the cultural literacy of young students; it advocates for the introduction of important concepts and topics in science, history and the arts in elementary school curriculum (Cawelti, 2006). Academic experts can offer the topics to be included in this curriculum. A third approach is the crucial issues perspective. The proponents of this model propose that school curriculums should focus on issues that relate to the students’ day-to-day experiences. They propose a curriculum that has five issues. The first issue is the democratization process, which includes skills in operations of government agencies, civic education and voter participation (Cawelti, 2006). Students should also be taught about the various economic systems including communism and capitalism, as well as the effects of globalization. A third issue recommended under this model is population control, whereby students are taught about reproductive health and lifestyle diseases. This model also recommends that students be taught about world religions and cultures, as well as regional conflicts. Students should also be taught about environmental issues including global warming, environmental pollution and the dangers of nuclear waste and ozone depletion. To achieve a balanced curriculum, reduce achievement gaps and improve learning, Cawelti (2006) proposes a test-case model. This approach advocates for increased funding to school districts to help implement four main projects: the Baldrige National Quality Program; good organizational practices; parental involvement, cooperative learning and mentoring programs; and learning communities in school settings. He argues that this approach will equip learners with skills that will enable them to function effectively both as students and as members of the society. Reference List Cawelti, G. (2006). The Side Effects of NCLB. Educational Leadership, 64 (3), 64-68. | human | 0 | 0 | 0 | human |
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