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Artists have always been in conflict with their societies. Every society uses art to judge its people. Many artworks speak to their audiences. Artists have always used various artworks to communicate something meaningful to their viewers. Art raises many questions within our societies. Artworks give people a reason to think and make the best decisions. Artists “have always worked hard to present new ideas and tackle every ethical issue affecting their societies” (Will 28). Such artists have always inspired thinkers and citizens to embrace new concepts. Such practices are critical towards understanding the aspects defining our societies. One of the outstanding works of art is Frans Hals’ “Portrait of Dorothea Berck”. The artist completed this piece of art in 1644. This is one of the most famous and meaningful piece of work in the Baltimore Museum of Art. “Portrait of Dorothea Berck” by Frans Hals, 1644. Oil on Canvas, Baltimore Museum of Art. I have always admired most of the works from the Renaissance and Post-Renaissance periods. This piece of work examines a unique aspect of human nature. The artwork gives a detailed description of Dorothea Berck. The artwork explains why the society should take human life seriously. The artwork goes further to identify the role of marriage in the society. The viewer learns many things from Dorothea’s glove. The portrayal of this woman gives a meaningful message to the world. The work “informs every person about the importance of women in marriage and the wider society” (Will 43). The white and black colors in the portrait explain why every person should treat women with respect. The practice is necessary because the future of our world depends on women. The portrait is comparable to Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”. Such great paintings played a major role towards revolutionizing the world of art. The portrait also encourages the society to embrace every good practice. Such good practices will make our lives much better. The piece of work creates a new sensation in the society. This shows how artists can be in conflict with their respective societies. The best thing is embracing every good idea from their artworks. Viewers should use the ideas presented by different artists in order to make their societies much better. This artwork by Frans Hals also highlights the significance of religion in every society. Churches and religious leaders “undertook weddings and marriages throughout the Renaissance Period” (Will 38). The artwork by Frans Hal explains why modern societies should embrace art. This is necessary because art can bring people closer to their creators. The above artwork by Frans Hals communicates to me directly. The painting also encourages viewers to embrace every piece of art. The artwork also explains why artists have always been in conflict with the society. Citizens can also “use art to express their feelings, concepts, ideas, expectations, and concerns about the world” (Cone 17). Prominent artis
Elizabeth Ann Seton Nature Seton was of the belief that nature is God given (Bronski, 2011). As such, man should live by respecting God’s will. In addition, the lady felt that man should care for God’s creation, including fellow men. For this reason, she felt responsible for young girls who are from poor Catholic families. To demonstrate her beliefs, she gave these gi
Performance management, performance measurement, organizational effectiveness, and many other titles disguise one crucial notion, essential to public services, pivotal to business organizations. The concept in question is the process that measures one’s efficiency, be that a corporation, a department, a team, an individual, or a process in general. This important notion will be scrutinized in this paper in order to deduce what an effective system of performance management includes and provide recommendations on building it. Performance management, under its different names, is widely believed to have been on the rise for the past 40 years. However, digging a bit deeper shows that the inclinations to organize existing systems effectively started long before that. For instance, in 1916, the US Congress established the “Bureau of Efficiency” to deal with the problem of waste in the US Government (Talbot 1). After the global economic crisis of 2007-2009, the demand for a system working better at a lower cost has skyrocketed. There have been different systems of performance management, but they all include a necessary performance cycle. An effective system is believed to consist of five key aspects, those being planning, monitoring, developing capacity, rating, and rewarding (United States Federal Government). Planning articulates performance expectations and goals and helps to direct efforts towards achieving set objectives. Monitoring has to be continuous and consistent and provide ongoing feedback. Developing the capacity to perform is achieved through training and goes hand in hand with rating, which is an evaluation of performance against the plan. Rewarding means recognizing the contributions of the participants of the system and issuing monetary and nonmonetary awards. An effective system of performance management may bring considerable benefits to an organization practicing it. This system may result in direct financial gain, such as grown sales and reduced expenses. In addition, a better-motivated workforce due to incentive plans, confidence in bonus payments, and professional development will be beneficial to the organization. Another gain is improved management control, resulting in better flexibility and responsiveness of the participants of the system. Years of experience show that, when implemented incorrectly, a performance system may do more harm than good. An ineffective system can be a considerable drain while being highly demotivating and fostering bullying (Dundo). It can also be counterproductive, discriminatory, and merely wasteful of time and resources, both human and financial. These flaws make the performance organization deficient and depending on the severity of the situation require ma
Aborigines are native inhabitants in Australia who amount to about 2% of the total population (Anderson et al., 2006). From a careful review of literature, there exists overwhelming evidence that the aborigines have been suffering from prolonged health crisis. Unlike other countries in the world where the standards of health for the entire population are equitably considered, it has not been the same case with this cultural group in Australia. In this case, the Aboriginal group has lagged behind in terms of healthcare provision since 1880s (Hill, Barker & Vos, 2007). Proven evidences that have been used to testify the claim reveal that the rate of infant mortality among the Aborigines is higher by 80% as compared to other ethnic groups in Australia. Besides, the population experiences poorer health services than any other ethnic or cultural group in Australia (Hill, Barker & Vos, 2007). Some of the profound factors that have undoubtedly led to poor health among this population include climate, geography and the Indigenous culture (Anderson et al., 2006). Research has shown that efforts have been put in place for several decades to improve the health standards of the Aborigines without much success. The failure to achieve success is yet to be fully accounted for. However, the major issue which explains the state is the fact that there are Australians who live in poor social economic conditions with limited access to health services and personnel. The major health issue among this cultural group is the increased prevalence of type 2 diabetes. Surveys have shown that approximately 30% of the aborigines who are adults suffer from type 2 diabetes (Hill, Barker & Vos, 2007). In line with this, diabetes has been known to trigger infections that impede hearing. Critique the literature on the concerned health issue It is imperative to explore and criticize some of the pieces of literature that have been presented in regards to disparity in healthcare provision among the Aborigines of Australia. It has been noted this segment of the Australian population has a lower life expectancy compared to other ethnic groups. Dragon and Anderson (2011) note that “although this may be the case on the ground, the high rate of mortality is likely to be caused by genetic predispositions that make this ethnic group more prevalent to certain diseases.” Studies have shown that the population is more prevalent to diseases (Humphreys et al., 2002). This appears bearing in mind that their cultural practices like the eating of raw food hinder sanitation. This has largely contributed to high prevalence contagious diseases. Disease agents find it easy to move from one host to another during the peoples’ daily interactions like the sharing of dishes. This has much to do with the whole issue of poor health among the Aboriginal people. The main health issue that arises out of the health concern for the population group It is notable that the main health issue that arises due to the identi
Introduction Philosophy is a very wide field dealing with human thinking and reasoning capabilities thereby providing the ultimate platform for making decisions and solving problems. It is a study involving general as well as fundamental problems like the ones closely associated with knowledge, mind as well as a language among many other aspects. In this context, however, the focus narrows down to following argumentative terms in philosophy, which include fate, determinism, ontology and free will. From the normal definition, it is evident that determinism is simply the philosophical position assigned for every event such that there are conditions or factors that could not cause any other event. In real life situation, determinism is commonly referred to as cause and effect (Hospers, 1997). On the other hand, fate is simply the predetermined course of the events or the predetermined future. In many circumstances, people ask more about free will than fate. However, free will is the central ability to make a choice between separate courses of action. There may be constraints, but limits do not form any barrier. The four conditions put any person in a big dilemma especially with regard to determining the course of action or self-identity. Situations may sometimes be too tight, and this may call for an action that may be termed as philosophically sound or not sound. Thesis People need to have the freedom to decide their course of life. They should be able to choose who they want to be, what they want to do and become the person of their own choice in life. Discussion Determinism favors the causal principle. The principle leans towards the aspect of every occurrence being aligned with a particular cause. The question that one needs to ask himself or herself is whether everything that happens has a cause? In some situations, the answer is yes. Religious people are of the belief that anything good must be influenced by particular external forces. Theological determinism will state the fact that everything happens through the will of God. In this case, God is the source of every outcome (Hospers, 1997). On the other hand, scientists may have the same dimensional thinking stating that everything that happens is as a result of prior causes existing in the natural world. Furthermore, mechanistic determinism will state that every event taking place must have been influenced by other conditions (Hocking, 2010). It is true that since ancient times, people believed in causes. In the contemporary society, a person stealing will be termed as a thief because the action itself is against the relevant law. Determinism receives immense support from laws. Laws in physics put in place some situations that will determine a particular phenomenon. A leaf falling off from a tree must have been driven by the law of gravity. An earthquake happening in some regions of the world must have been brought by the centripetal and centrifugal forces. The science world and the world of religion seem to have created their own platforms that they both base on in determining the cause of everything. The argument about death is such an example that brings forth the
Clinicians and patients have different views in regard to medication schedules. The difference in perspectives has resulted in substandard compliance with the therapeutic evidence-based directives. When anti-platelets are stopped prematurely, it is likely to cause lethal effects for patients suffering from myocardial infarction, who have been given DES. This article intends to evaluate the similarities between clinicians’ and patients’ supposed reasons for clopidogrel discontinuance by patients (Linda, et al., 2011). Clinical question What factors compel patients to withdraw early from the medication? PICOT of the study  1. Patient Problem: Illness or health status (MI patients).  2. Intervention: Therapies and medications.  3. Comparison: No treatment.  4. Outcome: Fewer symptoms.  5. Time: 3-6 months Databases used Used cnu.sagepub.com /content/10/1/50 database to access information of this journal. Ebscohost, Cochran database and google books were also used to get information for the study. Critical Appraisal of the article Validity of the study The study was qualitative and used a descriptive method to gather information for analysis. A total of 22 patients and 22 clinicians from different cities of the U.S. were interviewed. For patients who withdrew medication (clopidogrel) prematurely, the first 11 patients in the register and were prescribed medication at the hospital acquit at one-month proceedings were interviewed. Moreover, 11 patients of analogous demographic background and who continued with medication at one-month proceedings were interviewed. Data collection was done using semi-structured interviews with clinicians and MI patients. Data analysis was done through the coding of transcriptions where texts and codes were inserted into the electronic program for data analysis (Beck & Polit, 2011). The validity of the study was established to ensure that the obtained data met the methodological rigor benchmarks (Dowling, 2007). Findings of the study Sample patients There was no demographic or clinical characteristics distinction between patients who withdrew clopidogrel and those who continued. Both groups ranged from age 45 to 77 years with the mean age being 53 years old. 55% comprised the continuers while 64% comprised discontinuers. The majority of the patients were Caucasians (82%) for both groups and all patients reported being provided with medication directives at discharge. 82% of the patients had high got education up to high school or more. 73% of patients who continued with prescribed medication had “health insurance cover”. Sample clinicians Of all clinicians that were interviewed, 53% of doctors were composed of cardiologists, 33% interior medicine and 13% in the cardiology of intervention. 80% of the physician was male, Caucasian and had an average of 13.8 years experience in the field. 2 nurses who specialized in cardiovascular therapy were also interviewed. Both were women and were Caucasian. They had been in the field for an average of 17 years. Major topics in the discussion of prema
Strategic information systems aim to provide their users with an advantage by providing them with analyses of the competitive environment. Football programs can be presented as business organizations that can acquire an advantage over others in player training and recruitment by integrating new methods of analysis into their framework. With the development of technology, this type of system has emerged in sports as a tool for professionals to improve their skills. Virtual Reality (VR) technologies already possess a number of applications for training people in emulated environments. In sports, VR is on its way to becoming one of the essential tools for a sports organization that aims to acquire a competitive advantage. The practice on a simulated field can also provide an insight into one’s capabilities, especially strategic decision-making, turning VR into a useful tool in recruitment (Online Master of Athletic Administration, 2020). STriVR, for example, gives teams an opportunity to review real-life situations based on past games (Designing Digitally, 2020). Online Master of Athletic Administration (2020) states that “STriVR has been credited with a significant role in pushing The Arizona Cardinals and The Minnesota Vikings into the playoffs” in 2019. By following their example, football programs can use VR to boost the performance of their players. In conclusion, VR technologies, such as STriVR and EON, give football teams an edge in strategic positioning on the field, which leads to an increased chance of success. Moreover, they allow organizations to efficiently evaluate recruits for their ability to handle difficult game situations without the need for using an abstract. The basic purpose of a strategic information system is to provide an efficient analysis of data and give an organization an opportunity to capitalize on it, and VR technologies in sports suffice this criterion. The concept of repetition in sports training plays a vital role for players who pursue a professional career. However, their time in the field is limited by physical and time constraints. Other than getting fatigued, players have a chance to receive traumas during practice, which significantly hinders their ability to conduct further training and harms their performance (Designing Digitally, 2020). VR provides players with the ability to practice tasks that are otherwise difficult or dangerous to execute in the real world (Johnson, 2019). Moreover, STriVR allows players to practice anywhere and without the need for team members, as pre-recorded data within a simulation gives all the vital information to simulate situations on the field (“Sports training in virtual reality,” n.d.). STriVR and EON give organizations an edge in strategic decision-making
Introduction I think that the choice of an organization where a person wants to work considerably depends on how well its core values and mission are understood. It is not enough to read the list of ideas and demonstrate personal awareness of the information that can be found online. It is necessary to evaluate each point and check if background knowledge and experience suit the demands of a company. When I found Mountain Counseling & Training (MCT), I was captured by its mission and strategies to work with different people and, at the same time, support the staff and collaborators. Sometimes, a person or an organization may be in need of thoughtful support and effective motivation to discover their abilities, and the values of MCT are not only to do right and well or to grow and focus on strengths, but also to identify the worth of collaboration, innovation, and community building. Worth of Mountain Counseling & Training MCT is the company where “why” values prevail over “what” or “how” values. My practice in child care services and supervising proves that people of different age groups may face certain difficulties due to various reasons, including mental health disorders, personal uncertainty, or the lack of knowledge. The task of any community and a company is to assist people in need with life skills management and discover their potential. MCT is a perfect place where my knowledge and experience can be used and improved. I want to believe that my aspirations can play out its seven properly developed core values. Do Well In the intentions to help people to do well, WCT focuses on three main issues – professionalism, wellness, and excellence. Being a manager who supervised ten staff at a time and a residential counselor who implemented different treatment plans to support children in the development of their skills, I define this value as a strong one in work with the youth. The basics of effective communication and the worth of punctuality or responsiveness cannot be ignored by people who want to find out the right place in this life, and my task is to show the way of doing something well. Grow Personal and professional growth is also a significant aspect of work with young people. I have a number of ideas of how to develop a passionate commitment to growth and think that my contribution to the MCT mission will be evident because I am ready to work in several directions at the same time, including self-improvement, cultural harmony, and organizational excellence. It is never too late to start learning or improve the already gained skills and knowledge. MCT is the company where growth never ends, and services are equally offered to one individual, a whole family, or an entire organization. Collaborate My work at several companies and the necessity to complete different functions of a front desk clerk, a manager, a delivery partner, and a counselor showed how it is crucial to trust people and learn from them in various situations. Collaboration is a gift that is not always properly identified by the staff. It may exist in different forms and
Abstract This paper reviews the aspect of organizational change at the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), which is an organization mandated with the duty of managing the private, public, and higher education within Abu Dhabi. The organization has four departments that are currently facing the challenge of integration into the overall goal of efficiency in service delivery. The current problem being faced by the organization is the inability of the four departmental heads to coordinate their functions in a unilateral manner. This forms the basis for the creation of this case study. Overview of the Organization The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) is the primary educational authority within Abu Dhabi. Established in the year 2005 by President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the organization has been at the forefront in managing and administrating the public schools within the United Arab Emirates’ city of Abu Dhabi. Besides, the organization is mandated with the duties of licensing, monitoring, inspecting, and reviewing the private schools within emirates. Basically, the organization has become the model council for managing education within the region with its interesting programs such as the New School Model of the year 2009. This program was designed to manage organizational changes such as improving the standards of teaching within the UEA by introducing a better curriculum, teaching, and administrative approach to private and public education. The organization has been empowered to govern education within public, private, and higher education institutions within the region of Abu Dhabi. The ADEC council falls under the ministry of education and has grown into the primary regulatory organization that manages education as part of the Abu Dhabi culture. The council has more than five hundred employees who are allocated duties such as administration, program implementation, human resources, and program review. These sections are discussed below. Administration Department This department deals with logistics and the daily running of the organization. The department has 53 administrators who are empowered to run the organization from budgeting to setting the agenda for each period of operation. The department has structures that micromanage the internal elements of the organization such as human resource, procurement, and tracking resource utilization. Program Implementation Department This is the largest department within the ADEC. This section deals with recruiting school inspectors, curriculum creators, curriculum implementers, and certification officers. The department is organized into smaller units that are run by ten employees consisting of a manager, assistant manager, supervisor, four inspectors, and a driver. There are six smaller units allocated to the public, private, and higher education sections within the organization. This means that the department has more than 100 employees working as inspectors, supervisors, drivers, and managers. Program Review Department T