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The contemporary world is often regarded as a place full of violence and injustice. Some claim that the current socioeconomic situation and the influence of media are the major reasons behind this trend, while others (often religious people) simply assert that the world has basically become too sinful (Quillin, 2018). Mass shootings illustrate one of the atrocities of modern times that have attracted much public attention. These violent acts are often associated with dozens of deaths and lingering psychological trauma where making a complete recovery, for survivors, is problematic at best. Perhaps startling is the fact that such events also result in a radiant response, communicated through media and, especially, spread by way of social networks. One of the most common reactions is the phrase “thoughts and prayers,” aimed at supporting others and expressing personal concern. However, this phrase is now facing substantial criticism as people (both religious and nonreligious) claim that empty words offer no solution to the issue. It is interesting to identify the personal and political reasons, as well as the religious underpinnings of the two, that are contributing to the contemporary extensive use of the phrase. Beginning with the personal reasons for using the words in question as a response to mass shootings, in some cases, “thoughts and prayers” is almost a set phrase to express an individual’s awareness and sorrow concerning particular events and as a response to death. These sentiments, specifically expressed in social media posts, tend to be regarded as insincere. Rowen (2017) stressed that a similar use of the phrase is also common to official communications of the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives. It has been estimated that since 1995, the Congressional Record has included over four thousand “thoughts and prayers,” equating to at least one such phrase uttered on the Hill per working day. Apart from expressing concern, many may employ the phrase as a way to show religiousness. The United States can be characterized as a country where major religious values have been deeply rooted in the culture and political agenda (Cimino & Lattin, 2002). Therefore, these three words have become an instrument, often important for politicians or other groups, to create the image of a righteous and religious person. In light of this trend, many are expressing outrage at such use, stressing that action is needed more than mere empty words, focus on positive images, and condolence. Nevertheless, research shows that this phrase might help victims and their relatives as well as fellow citizens to cope with trauma and even take action. Survivors of a mass shooting can experience difficulties in returning to normal life and revisiting the location where the event took place. However, the spiritual power
“ White Lies” in Organizational Communication Lying in interpersonal relationships especially in the workplace can be detrimental to not only fellow employees but also the whole organization in general. For example, an employee once lied and got a promotion in our organization. However, the ethical committee got wind of the incidence and the employee was not only suspended but also fired. Therefore, although lying is perceived as good especially when it is done to avoid confrontation, it is unethical because it can get an individual into an unpleasant situation or cost other people in the workplace. Furthermore, in interposal communication lying affects the level of trust and friendship because no person would be willing to trust someone who lies. In addition, lying can harm other people in the workplace. Creating a new culture through the use of organizational communication Organizational communication in the workplace can be adopted to bring about change in organizational culture and behavior of employees. This can be achieved through face-to-face communication between me and the employees. For example, meetings can be arranged to allow employees to share their views on the new and improved culture. In addition, accommodation and compromise can be part of the communication process adopted in communication a new culture. By accommodating those employees who share my ideals and compromising with the others, I would be in a position to communicate the organizational change more effectively. Personal and all staff meetings are the other communication tools that can be used to communicate a change. Personal evaluations, feedbacks, and assessments can be carried to determine whether communication of new and improved culture has been adopted.
Introduction Why should one engage in the art of writing poetry? Poetry writing serves as a great outlet for sharing and expressing ideas. It is used all over the world to convey information, ideas and feelings. Also, poetry is a wonderful means of entertainment. The combination of imagery and imagination and further using rhyme, rhythm, tone and other stylistic devices in the appropriate way helps a lot in enhancing the writing of poetry. This paper gives a guide to writing poetry. Writing a Poem Generally, for anyone wanting to write a poem, it is important to be familiar with the different terms used in works of poetry. These refer to the type of poems, stylistic devices and other terms that are common to poetry. The purpose of this is to help the student construct a good poem based on the general principles of poem writing. When writing the actual poem, the first step is to decide on the subject that one wishes to write about. One should be careful to start with a subject that is familiar before going on to other subjects that may be obscure and probably not given much thought in the past (Annon, Para 6). While at it, it helps to think about something unique or special about the subject and come up with some descriptive words which can help with providing clear information to the reader of the poem. The tone of the poem is very important as it conveys feelings of the writer to the reader. The writer should therefore not shy away from expressing feelings whatever they may be. In addition to this, one should aim at creating pictures in the mind of the reader the aim being to fire the reader’s imagination (CSU, P 141). It should be remembered that this is not easily done in the mind but it helps to be jotting down ideas as they come. Later on these ideas can be arranged well on paper. When writing ideas on paper, the writer should bind the words and ideas and connect them using rhyme, which brings the element of repetition of related or identical sounds. Also, introducing rhythm to the poem helps in making it more appealing. Rhythm is determined by the form of poetry chosen and the number of lines settled on. Another important thing is to arrange the poem on the page in such a way as to give good visual patterns. This improves the appeal of the poem a great deal. Sound effects can be created using the right patterns of sound when writing. Assonance, alliteration and onomatopoeia are great devices for achieving this. Once the draft is ready, it can be checked by giving it to someone who will give honest criticism. This also helps in testing whether the tone, mood, sound patterns and other aspects are okay. Criticism is important in helping a writer grow and should therefore be welcomed and worked on. One should not be afraid to change the poem accordingly or learn from the comments of others. Finally, writing poems should be fun. To give a good product one should enjoy themselves doing this and not be bogged down by the pressure to write something that will awe people or which is similar to the great works of iconic poetry writers. Remember, they all started somewhere before reaching those great heights. Works Cited CSU. Poetry
Carter, J.C., Hemsley, Z.M., & R. F. Logan (2007). Changing the Culture of Hand Cleaning in Medicine for Older People . British Geriatrics Society. Autumn Scientific Meeting, Harrogate. The material presents the information that was discussed at the Autumn Scientific Meeting of the British Geriatrics Society. The authors define the government’s aim as the reduction of MRSA transmission. It may be possible due to the usage of alcohol gels and the adequate change of hospital culture is also necessary. The scientists present information about the “claenyouhands campaign” conducted by The National Patient Safety Agency (Carter, Hemsley &Logan, 2007). The paper provides statistical information about the changes in hand cleaning rates from 2004 through 2006. The information may be useful because of its specific character and orientation at the elderly layer of patients. Gosain, A., Rahullal, Mishra, B., and A. Mandal. (2004). Hand Washing in Healthcare Workers – A Challenge That Can Be Met. JAPI . 52, 164. The studied source presents the information about the experiment conducted by Indian scientists that were aimed at the estimation of “frequency and duration of handwashing practices in HCW” in the hospital (GBPH) in New Delhi (Gosain et al., 2004, p. 164). The study was based on the questionnaire and the number of employees that took part in the study was 100. The study presents a comparative analysis of the frequency of hand-washing before and after examination of patients, with a great prevalence of the latter. The authors also present possible measures for the improvement of the state of hand hygiene among medical staff. The information presents interest because of the research conducted in India, the information may be useful for the creation of general awareness of the hand-hygiene situation in medicine. Mehta, A., Rosenthal, V.D., Mehta, Y., Chakravarthy, M. et al. (2007). Cevice-associated Nosocomial Infection Rates in Intensive Care Units of Seven Indian Cities. Findings of the International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium. Journal of Hospital Infection , 67, 168-174. As it is stated in the bibliographical information, the source presents information provided by the International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium. The study was directed at the determination of the rate of healthcare-associated infections. The source presents a detailed report of the research with the necessary statistical information that may be used in our subsequent researches. However, the presentation of the material in the article is rather complicated because of the prevalence of research and figures that make it difficult for understanding. Patarakul, K., Tan-Khum, A., Kanha, S., Padungpean, D., & O.O. Jaichaiyapum. (2005). Cross-Sectional Survey of Hand-Hygiene Compliance and Attitudes of Health Care Workers and Visitors in the Intensive Care Units at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. J Med Assoc. Thai , 88, 287-293. The source is the report
Introduction Religion can be defined as a set of beliefs which are said to be centered on a certain supernatural being about reality and human nature. Religion in this case can be coded by prayer and religious laws which have been established by those people who belief in that religion. Religion today is taking so many aspects hence the existence of so many denominations. The differences in this case have been as a result of the cultural aspects which many people can associate religion with. For example, we have so many religious groups say the Christianity, Buddhism, Islam’s, among other groups. It is through these groups then we can be in a position to try and understand their religious aspects and how they try to relate with the other religious groups. Ecology on the other hand can be defined as human surrounding which involves the human life and its interaction with the environment. The environment in this case can
Introduction A poet is a person who has a poetic imagination, thought, eloquence expression and creation. On the other hand, poetry is an imaginative awareness expressed by means of sounds, rhythmic language, and meaning with an aim of evoking emotional response. “Poetical” is the exhibition of rhythmical or imaginative quality by mean of poetry, while “personal” refers to a particular individual or person. “Political” may refer to public affairs of a particular country or government. It can also be said that “political” are the strategies or ideas of specific groups or party in a country, which are engaged in politics. There were different women movements in the United States advocating for women position in the leadership arena and argued that they were poetical because they were political. Basically, they based their argument on the idea that poetical is political and personal is political because personal experience enhances political ability and capability. During women’s movement protests, poets were mainly women in learning institutions such as tutors and students among others. There are several poets that emerged during this time, for instance, Margaret Atwood. Therefore, personal experience enhances political ability, capability and experience . This paper discusses poets of the women’s movement that challenged and protested while arguing that personal is political, but with main focus on Margaret Atwood who was a poet and demonstrated this not only in her writing but her life too. The concept “personal is political” is important to us today, because it can help in choosing leaders with political capabilities and abilities based on their personal experience. Political ability may be foreseen through personal ability and experience. Moreover, political ability and capability may be expressed through personal experiences. Margaret Atwood is a poet that was born on 1939, at Ottawa, Ontario. Atwood spent most of her childhood years in North Quebec bush because her dad worked as an entomologist, and later moved to Toronto after seven years. Atwood writes different types of literal work, for instance, critical studies, radio scripts, children books, short stories and screenplays. Furthermore, Atwood is considered to be among the most eminent and successful poets and novelist not only in Canada, but the entire globe. She has demonstrated her literal skills and most of her works have been translated into different languages globally and are very popular among, thus her works are globally accepted. Moreover, Atwood has also participated in editing of different books and most of her articl
Strategic Planning As a Competitive Factor Strategic planning is a way in which organizations define their strategies and directions in order to make decisions on the allocation of their resources for purposes of pursuing various strategies. The achievement of all these is always preceded by the knowledge of the prevailing position and the gateways through which a particular course of action can be pursued. It is a critical competitive factor as it provides the organization’s vision and mission statement (Grünig and Gaggl 80). The vision statement and the mission statement contain the vision, mission, values and the strategy of the organization. Through its vision, an association delineates what it wants to bring about and also tries to influence the environment around which it is carrying out its operations. On the other hand, the mission comprehensively describes the motivations behind the existence of the organization together with the strategies it intends to puts in place to attain its vision. The cultural beliefs that an organization holds and upon which all stakeholders share constitute its values. The decisions that are made within the organization are normally based on these values. Strategy is the way in which an organization makes policies and the methods through which the attainment and implementation of such policies are attained. Changes in the Field of Strategic Planning and Strategic Information Systems Planning Strategic information systems planning have come a long way over the years. During the 1960s, there was the era of data processing (DP) in which stand alone computers that were remote from the users were applied for the cost reduction functions. In the 1970s and 1980s, the management information system (MIS) was discovered. This system was more interconnected and distributed. It was also regulated by a management service and it supported businesses in a user driven fashion. However, in the 1980s and 90s, there came an era of Strategic Information systems (SIS). When compared to the earlier eras, the SIS planning had more elaborate integrated systems and was extensively networked. It was also available to supportive users. This ensured that it efficiently related to the business’ strategy besides enabling the drive of the organization. The strategic information systems’ planning that is carried out using the strategic information system is complex as it is deeply rooted in business processes. The main objective of the SISP is to enable an organization to plan for its activities, to not only reduce costs of running the business but also to ensure the addition of value to its products. Information technology has played an important role in re-engineering and redefining businesses. It has carved multiple virtual corporations offering unprecedented possibilities (Ferrell and Hartline 529). Strategic planning can also refer to as a methodical and officially documented process for selecting the most appropriate decisions that an organization needs to make in order to prosper o
The American military is one of the most structured units in the world. It is governed by strict rules and regulations of behavior and attitude. Men and women go through unbelievable hardships while in the army but especially in combat. It is impossible to describe the emotions and thoughts that a person feels when one cannot hear another because the rockets are falling and bullets are flying. Often Soldiers have to deal with trauma, physical pain, and loss of close friends and fellow men and women. There are special laws that describe the way a person has to behave when such a horrible thing happens and Soldiers know that. When they are being admitted into the army they sign a contract, which outlines their duties and responsibilities, as well as their actions and prohibitions about extreme cases. The first casualty of the war was Hospitalman Burnett. He was my junior corpsman, which meant that we knew each other closer than the rest of the troops. Since I was a Patient movement tracker, I was not allowed to see the body of a member who was killed in action. This is stated in the contract and agreement of DOD and the Department of the Navy. There is a specific person who is made responsible for this sort of occurrence before anything happens. As this is done before any of the troops get to know each other, it might be a person who is not close. Perhaps it is done so that there is less emotional connection involved but at the same time it is sad and unfair. I was very upset by the fact that I was not allowed to see Burnett. Even though the fighting requires strength and hard nerves, as well as mental stamina, it does not mean that a person can lose all feelings and sever all contact with emotions, love, and friendship. I was outraged by such a decision, even th
The events, which happened on September 11, 2001, shocked millions of people all over the world. Those terrible attacked turned out to be one of the darkest spots in the history of America. Lots of people lost their families and friends, the situation in America shocked every person. (Langley 22) There are many mysterious facts, which still remain unknown to people, some of them are: a commercial third airplane over Manhattan, lack of response from Pentagon’s side, failures of air defence, and immediate destruction of WTC towers. It is known that commercial airplanes have no right to fly over Manhattan’s Towers at low altitudes. However, video observation proves that, during the attacks of September 11, another commercial jet was noticed nearby the Towers. There are several theories concerning the role of that third plane over Manhattan. One of the most spread theories was that the jet provided the terrorists with the necessary observational data in order to carry out the attacks properly. The eyewitnesses are afraid to admit what they saw that terrible day in order not to put under a thread the lives of their families and their own lives. Such reasons may be justified indeed; however, the government should take care of every citizen and clear up why those attacks happened. It is unfair that civilians spend each day being afraid that their lives may be ended suddenly and purposeless. Of course, it is always possible to accuse someone and lay all blame. However, in order to provide society with patience and ability to go outside without any fear, the government should evaluate own policy and improve it t
This paper studies an example that demonstrates how the company’s rewards system does not align with its goals and objectives. It analyzes the case and discusses the adverse consequences of the company’s compensations policies. The paper suggests the solutions that may help the firm to improve its system of rewards and enhance the level of employees’ satisfaction and working conditions. It proves that ensuring the workers’ commitment is crucial for the company’s performance. Rewards System Analysis Ramdhani, Ramdhani, and Ainissyifa (2017) point out that rewards system is a part of corporate culture, which, in its turn, is designed to achieve the organization’s goals. It means that the rewards system can be effective only if it aligns with the company’s objectives. For example, an IT organization offers low salaries for software engineers and does not provide additional compensations, but its goal is to produce high-quality products and offer customer support. In this case, the employees do not receive awards for their work, which results in a high turnover level. Consequently, the company cannot ensure the continued high-quality level of its services, as the new software engineers need time to acquire the necessary skills. Moreover, they may not be able to sustain the operation of the older products as they may lack knowledge of the tools used in their development. It means that the company’s rewards system is poorly developed and does not contribute to its goals. The example shows that the company tries to reduce its investment in the working force but does not consider the impact its rewards system has on the engineers. The studies show that the workers are not motivated to make an effort and enhance their performance if they know that it will not lead to reward (Chuang, Jackson, & Jiang, 2016). It is also clear that the company’s corporate culture needs improvement; as if the employees are not satisfied with the working conditions, they are not loyal to their employers and decide to leave the job. Kim, Song, and Lee (2016) underline that organizational commitment can decrease staff’s turnover intentions, but the firm should develop the strategies for its enhancement. It is impossible for a company to follow its objectives and be effective without the employees’ dedication (Lim, Loo, & Lee, 2017). Methods of Improvement To improve the situation, the organization may use different solutions aimed to enhance its rewards system. For example, if the company does not have the budget to increase the employees’ salaries, it should develop an alternative method of compensation. The first step for the firm is to investigate what factors that cause the high turnover rates. Besides the low salary, they may include long working hours, poor relationships between the organization and its employees, an unsafe work environment, and the lack of opportunities for personal growth. It is crucial for the company’s authorities to have a meeting with the team of engineers to discuss their concerns and suggestions. If the workers are unsatis