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This article presents a thorough study of the impacts of business ethics on moral efficacy. Ethics is considered in the article as a crucial parameter in any business operation. The authors also state the study problem. For instance, some business schools have courses that do not incorporate business ethics. From the article, ethics can positively influence the moral reasoning of graduates. This implies that most students who graduate from such schools do not understand or appreciate the basic tenets of ethics, even when they eventually secure employment opportunities in various places of work. Upon careful analysis of the article, it is evident that the authors have used valid and updated reference materials. In addition, the information provided flows logically and systematically in such a way that readers can draw conclusions easily from the given content. It is also vital to mention that the purpose, objectives, research hypothesis and guiding questions are clearly stated in the article. The main theme or purpose of the study is to promote positive morals and worthy behavioural patterns through the study ethics and moral standards in business education (May, Luth & Schwoerer, 2014). From the outset, the study of business as a discipline presents a number of challenges that can only be addressed through the integration of ethics. This explains the reason why the article provides additional information on moral courage that makes it worth publishing for other readers who desire to be enlightened. Hence, the article provides invaluable information that can be used by readers beyond a business class bearing in mind that morals and ethical standards are supposed to be applied uniformly across the board. This article embraces an experimental research method whereby the authors derive a sample population through random sampling. Stratified random sampling may be used in order to group the population with ideal demographic characteristics such as income, gender, age, education level and ethnicity. This method of sampling is quite reliable. Although there were no incentives given to the respondents, the researchers ensured that participants’ responses were kept confidential. Permission was also granted from relevant authorities for participants to take part in the study. A thorough test of the hypothesis was done especially in the discussion section. Authors’ findings conformed to peers’ research, and hence the hypothesis was supported. Moreover, the conclusion rhymes with the research findings (May et al., 2014). Sampling in data collection and analysis was used to choose data sources that were relevant to the topic being studied. In this article, a stratified sampling plan and peer-reviewed sources were crucial in the study. Data were sorted using specific criteria such as date, type (journals, books or periodicals) and topics. This is a probabili
It can be argued that Buddhism constitutes the bedrock of religious influence on Chinese culture. After the introduction of the religion into the country, images of selflessness, which are common in the Buddhist tradition, became dominant themes of Chinese art. Under the strong influence of Buddhism, the region’s pottery and literature started reflecting supernatural beliefs in addition to the representation of figurative views of the natural environment. The fusion of Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist traditions, which was especially evident during the Song Dynasty, inspired Chinese poets to create countless poems reflecting the harmony of the political order with nature. Given that paintings were considered an extension of literature and were often regarded as wordless poems, there is no surprise that handscrolls, hanging scrolls, and album leafs imbued both countervailing elements of Dao and tolerant all-embracing elements of Buddhism. Chinese music was shaped by both the political traditions of Confucianism and the philosophical traditions of Daoism. With the introduction of Buddhism, its monophonic nature was transformed by the influence of the religion that was associated with radiant energy and inner harmony. Musical instruments such as zither and pipa were used to create Buddhist music in China, which helped to express religious thoughts and feelings.
A forecast can be described as prediction of future events. The forecasting process commonly involves manipulation of historical data using various mathematical models. The process is commonly used by operations managers to approximate how the business will perform in the future. Many firms depend on forecasting techniques to scale their production, financial, marketing, and staff planning processes. Various techniques can be used for qualitative and quantitative forecasting. Qualitative techniques exploitperceptions, decisions, experience and many other factors that are usually hard to measure. On the other hand, quantitative forecasting commonly utilizes company records along with causal, associative and relations data to project future trends in demand. There are various techniques used in quantitative forecasting which may include thesimple approach, exponential smoothing, among other projection techniques. Linear regression is used to establish the associative model of forecasting. Qualitative forecasting is rarely used to identify future projections in a business setting. Most quantitative forecasting approaches employ the use of mathematical formulas.Historically, forecasting was carried out using manual techniques. With the rapid advancement in computer technology, forecasting is now accomplished using software packages such as Forecast PRO, SAP, AFS, SAS, SPSS and Excel. Analyzing the case study The case study was conducted on the Southwestern University. The university is one of the most premier institutions in Texas and, currently, enrolls more than 20,000 students. The Southwestern University (SWU) is a major influence in the world of football and has always been in the top 20 college teams in the whole of the United States. With the desire to reach the first position in the rankings, the college hired a legendary coach. With the arrival of the new coach, the attendance in the five Saturday home games steadily began to increase as shown in the tables below. The SWU stadium was constructed in 1953, and has a seating capacity of 54,000. With the rapid increase in the number of people attending the five annual matches, the coach started to push for expansion of the University stadium. The president of SWU, requested for a forecast to be used as a guideline to show when the current capacity will be exceeded. The president asked his deputy to consider conducting a revenue projection for the coming years. The 2010 cost for attendance was assumed to be 50$, with a 5 percent increase per annum. Table 1: 2004 stadiumattendances 2004 Game  Attendees  Opponent 1     34,200     Baylor   2a    39,800     Texas    3     38,200     LSU      4b    26,900     Arkansas 5     35,100     USC       Tabl
Introduction The Akan is the most numerous ethnic group in Ghana. The Akan constitute almost 50% of the population of Ghana (Labi, 2009). They occupy about two thirds of the territory of the country. It is also important to note that the Akan people have preserved their major traditions and beliefs. They also have social stratification of their ancestors. The Akan people are divided into eight matrilineal clans (Nkansa-Kyeremateng, 1996). Each clan has certain characteristics and has a specific totem. These characteristic features affect social, political and economic spheres of the Akan people. It is important to understand peculiarities of each clan to have a better understanding of the life in Ghana. The present paper focuses on the Akan clan system. In this paper, I consider major peculiarities of the eight clans and analyze the impact this social structure has on the present life of the Akan people. Eight Akan Clans As has been mentioned above, there are eight Akan clans. All these clans have their totem which can be regarded as something more than a spiritual symbol. The Akan people see their totem as a kind of ancestor. Thus, members of the clan inherit traits of their totem animal. Thus, the totem is a part of their history and a symbolic representation of their identity. Thus, the Aduana group is one of the clans. This group arrived in Ghana in 1500. They believe their ancestors brought fire to people. Hence, their totem is a dog with fire in its mouth (Nkansa-Kyeremateng, 1996). Aduana contemporary states are Akwamu, Asumegya and Kumawu. The Agona group arrived in Ghana in the middle of the 16 th century. These people believe their ancestors were refugees from Mande. This group’s totem is the parrot. These people are believed to be good at trade. Their modern states are Akyem, Bosome, Dankyira and Kotoku. The Asakyuiri group is not numerous. They believe their king Asare Nyansa “brought all kinds of craftsmen (weavers, carvers, smiths and embroiderers)” and let his people learn the crafts (Nkansa-Kyeremateng, 1996, p. 30). Their totem is the vulture. The modern Asakyuiri state is Akrokerri. The Asenie people believe their ancestors “emerged” out of the earth (Nkansa-Kyeremateng, 1996, p. 31). Their totem is the bat. There is no modern state of this group. However, Asenie people always note their background and are proud to be a part of this clan. The Asona people’s totem is the crow. They believe their ancestors came with the Asakyuiri group and settled in the area. The Asona clan founded a number of kingdoms. Though, there are no modern Asona states. The Ayoko clan arrived in the region when Asare Mintem ruled. Their totem is the hawk. Their ancestors were warriors. They
Introduction Different authors use various methods to pass on information to the reader. Some use fictions to convince the reader, while others prefer actual and real examples in their writing. The success of an author depends on how well he attracts the reader to the point that the reader is motivated to read the next available book that the author publishes. This paper aims to review the work of Stephen Ambrose on “E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest”. Review This is an interesting book that talks about a group of young men who volunteered themselves to fight for what they believed were their rights. Young US men, who were in their early twenties came together to form a strong military group that could see them advocate for their rights (Ambrose 11). Many members of this group moved up in the army in ranks such as army sergeants, and others became Lieutenants and a few qualified to be Major Generals (13). The lives of these young men after service in the army have been given, where the author aims to educate the reader on the consequences of our actions. The author of this book is a well-seasoned author because he can attract many readers to read his book by organizing the book into chapters that follow each other. Each chapter connects well with its preceding chapter. The book chapters are not too long to cause the reader boredom. Each chapter has been divided into subheadings that explain that particular chapter more vividly. Clearly, the organization of the book is a success. A concerted effort has been made by the author to contrast the characters in this book. Initially, Ambrose gives many praises to the young men who volunteered themselves for the army. However, he progressively contrasts these men in terms of their abilities and character (Ambrose, 18). This is a commendable skill of writing as it gives the reader the chance to compare the character and abilities of each character to the other in relation to the decisions that they make while in the army. The reader is also given the chance to learn how the army operates; the training that army officers goes through, the environment in which the exercises are conducted, as well as the reactions of various officers to training and the war itself. The reader is obviously fascinated by reading this book as the author explains in details the various sections that the army passed through. For example, the various stages of trainings that the army went through are described in a manner that the reader feels like being part of the training (24). The environment in which the training was conducted, the type and amount of tr
Introduction When dealing with a problem in any field, it is essential to develop certain search strategies that will help solve it from a short- and long-term perspective. When speaking about the problems concerning the healthcare system, it is necessary to state that many of them severely damage the quality of medical services (Dang et al., 2021). That is why leaders need to search for possible ways of solving these problems in order not to let the quality of the services decrease. The problem of patients abandoning follow-up appointments requires special consideration as well as special solving techniques. Learning Resources & Search Strategies That Work for the Problem When looking for scientific data to determine the frequency of the problem, it is possible to see that the issue of patients not returning to hospitals for follow-up sessions is quite spread. Since the reasons for such decisions may concern many different factors – from the patient’s discontent with the services to their poor financial state, it is the leaders’ duty to deal with the problem. The most common tool that helps establish the reason for the patients’ abandoning the follow-ups in hospitals is qualitative research, which helps the medical personnel to see the motives for the patients’ actions (Ofei-Dodoo et al., 2019). The majority of the sources on the topic used this method as it helps the clinical staff establish the reasons for t
The case outlines several environmental factors that might affect Bio-World’s new and exciting project. The possible criteria for selecting the most lucrative direction for the program include the expected demand for the product and the estimated cost of development. The company is evaluating options for hiring internationally to reduce expenditures. In this scenario, laborers would likely work from their country of origin, which creates certain limitations. For instance, the Indian agricultural business is dependent on seasonal weather changes, which can affect other laborers in the country. The societal structure in India may also influence Bio-World’s success, as many people pursue fishing or farming, despite being qualified specialists in other areas. Moreover, the markets of cheap labor are often highly alluring to outsourcing companies that they become oversaturated. Software development illustrates this issue best, as the cost of Indian labor in this sector has risen dramatically. Finally, the lack of technical infrastructure required to work from a different country may interfere with the team’s performance. There have been many precedents in third world countries when some districts or even entire cities have been left without power for hours, which is unacceptable by modern standards. When forming my project team, I will take into account the national distinctions of the workers and make each of the four steps of project team development as productive as possible. During the forming stage, I will assist my employees with adapting to the new workflow by structuring their tasks concisely and straightforwardly. In the storming stage, I will show competent leadership by guiding my subordinates and paying close attention to their needs. When people begin to adjust and feel more comfortable during the norming stage, I will ensure that they do not form any habits which might be detrimental to their productivity later. Finally, in the performing stage, I will interfere as little as possible with the daily interaction inside the team, and focus on making long-term decisions for the project. An IT company always faces some risks regarding its cybersecurity, which can have devastating consequences. The infamous Target data breach is an outstanding example of how a lack of secure practices can lead to a substantial amount of information being stolen. There is also a chance that a prototype of a new device can be stolen or found by people outside the company or even competitors. What is more, there is a risk that a competitor develops a popular product, like the apple watch, which would eliminate the need for Bio-World’s device for most people. Finally, the market’s demand for a mobile health monitoring solution might suddenly decline due to some other medical developments. Monitoring the progress of a project that is being completed from abroad is a challenging task, and it is critical to choose the right type of data to be collected. I propose that the company separates responsibilities into equal subsections and takes note of the time employees spend completing them. This s
The issue of employee turnover seems to be pressuring for many companies. Usually, it is typical for businesses that require a lot of routine work to be done. While people leave, their managers are not always concerned with it, especially in regions with high unemployment rates. However, the loss of talent may seriously affect the revenues and result in a business failure. This paper analyses the case study for ABC Ltd and offers several strategies that the company’s HR department could use to improve the situation. Employee Turnover ABC Ltd is a publishing company based in London. It is now a part of a bigger corporation called the Publishing Group, which is the reason the company’s initial framework of employee relations has changed. The figures presented in the case study provide evidence that, despite the growth of the book market in the world, ABC Ltd shows a steady decline in the number of its workers. The modern trend of switching from the traditional forms has called for reducing the number of employees in the publishing division, as there is less work in manufacturing electronic books. Of course, the employees were offered compensation. However, the figures provided in the case study show that the number of leavers is increasing and is currently almost the double of that measured several years ago. Moreover, the total number of employees is gradually falling. The worst situation can be seen in the distribution arm of ABC Ltd. It is understandable that this department requires more workers. However, the table shows that there are currently seventy employees less that in was in 2008, and the number of leavers is much greater compared to the data for the publishing arm. This trend is not surprising, as distribution mostly calls for routine work. People have to sort large amounts of books every shift packing them in boxes that would later go to retailers. This type of labor cannot be considered to be rewarding as workers do not receive any specialized knowledge, and the payment is not high. It is important for the employees to feel satisfied with their job, and the two primary conditions for it are the feeling of achieving satisfactory results and the high wages. It is not surprising that routine work is considered to be a field with high turnover rates. Probably, one of the most significant reasons for high turnover rates in ABC Ltd is the fact that distribution employees are not valued by their managers. The distribution center is situated in Birmingham, which is the place with the high level of unemployment. The administration knows that there are many citizens who are searching for a job. Unemployment pushes people to look for any type of job disregarding of their specialization. This creates a situation where employees would leave the company as soon as they find an option which would offer them higher income and better labor conditions. Options for Change After reviewing the case, two most important factors for improving the situation with turnover rates at ABC Ltd become evident. These are the
Introduction to Emergency Management People while responding to disasters immediately think of first responders; police, fire, emergency medical, and likewise others because these are the people to provide us facilities to escape sudden disasters. Emergency Management is a process which is undertaken by a person or their staff representing dozens of agencies or organizations. This process functions as a full life cycle of any disaster which includes recovery, response, mitigation, and preparedness. Emergency Management has become more professionalized and has transformed due to the rapid growth in higher education programs which are being designed to provide knowledge essential for emergency managers. Its most basic purpose is to control weaknesses and understand the system. The emergency managers must constantly control all the systems and check where the vulnerability lies. Thus emergency management can also be said as the work procedure after an emergency by a person or a group of people working in an agency. (Drabek, 2007) Cultural Constraints of Emergency Management Homeland security means to protect the rights of human and to protect them from terrorists and also to minimize the damage occurred and recover from the attacks if occurred. After the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon institutions to safeguard homeland and inability to perform tasks were established. It was thought by some of the people that these programs should be made a larger unit so that the outcome from this can be maximized. Different cultural constraints of emergency management are been discussed as below:   * Disaster Agent: Most importantly for the American people, the panelist pointed at was that they should be fully aware of the scope, intensity, and commitment of their enemies.   * Management Paradigm: Secondly, for them, there should be unity of command at every level from the President down to the Commander in the field so that the homeland can be secured.   * Scope of Event: Disasters vary every time so what they emphasized was not to focus on the possible and not on the probable. In this way, they can reduce the risk factor and plan and train on the possible vulnerabilities.   * Intergovernmental system: In this program, they suggest that the horizontal pattern of relationships should be brought up if the emergency process is to be made effective.   * Content: The experts were concerned as to what the content will be and no one ever supported the undergraduate degree program which was related to homeland security. Emergency Administration and Planning Program became the first undergraduate degree program at the University of North Texas. (Drabek, 2007). Emergency Management in Higher Education In higher education, Emergency Management was first introduced at the North Dakota State University which was conducted in the “Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Emergency Management.” Emergency Management programs are conducted to review and improve and fully integrate students
Hope for the Nations is a non-governmental organization that was started with the aim of elevating the conditions of children born in poor families, and those who are orphaned at tender age. The firm has been operating in various countries across the world, especially the third world economies where the percentage of destitute children has remained high over the years. The motto for this organization was developed to reflect on its sole objective. It goes as follows: ‘Children at risk becoming children of change.’ As reflected in this motto, the organization aims at making children who are destitute and at risk from various factors related to poverty become children full of hope and ability to transform their society. The focus of this organization has been to offer basic needs to children from poor families. Although most of its projects involve education, the organization has always been keen to offer other basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing and medical care. Most of the children sponsored by this organization are provided with these gifts in order to help them become better people in their future lives. HFTN has also been very active in areas where the population is effected by natural disasters. In Philippines, Congo, and India this organization has been known to distribute food when there are natural calamities, wars, or drought. The