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Occupational therapy is one of the most and, probably, the most significant from the social point of view branches of modern science. Helping people overcome the obstacles that hinder their social communication, occupational therapy offers the enabled sense for living. Understanding the principles of the modern occupational therapy and the ideas underlying it, one can realize what enhances the enabled people’s social life and encourages them to step into the big world. There is no doubt that the given sphere of healthcare offers many promising and prospective ideas. Considering human occupation as one of the most efficient means of helping the enabled, one can come to the conclusion that the given sphere requires more consideration. Perhaps, with the development of occupational therapy, the enabled might feel better in the world that they are not used to living in. Therefore, one of the crucial stages of learning the prospects of occupational therapy would be to find out about its development and the ideas underlying it. Understanding what makes the machine of the occupational therapy go round, one can suggest more efficient means of curing the enabled and providing them with a more successful therapy (Mallison 2009). Learning the role of the occupational therapy in the sphere of health promotion, one can figure out the new ways of enhancing the occupational therapy effect among the enabled and thus provide them with sufficient help. Therefore, the importance of the given subject cannot be doubted. As Skaffa (2011) said, “Occupational therapy practitioners have an opportunity to complement existing health promotion efforts by adding the contribution of occupation to programs developed by experts in health education, nutrition, exercise, and so forth” (607). Observing the Ottawa Charter (Willcock 2003) from the viewpoint of a professional OT, I would reconsider the ideas offered in the Building Healthy Public Policy sector. It seems that in the given list of the spheres demanding most attention there is certain element lacking. On the one hand, each of the aspects of the social life touched upon in the given charter cover a man’s entire life, yet there is one element lacking. This is the knowledge that matters – the importance of being informed on the basic issues of the aspects mentioned. In addition, it seems that the sphere of healthcare has not been mentioned at all, which is a doubtless oversight. Speaking of the second charter, an OT would add, perhaps, certain elements connected with work or any other oc
The effect of full moon party on environment in Thailand The disreputable occasion in Thailand that attracts millions of tourists around the globe is known as the Full Moon Party. The party is renowned as one of the biggest Thailand events that occur once-a-month since the fiscal 1985. In fact, more than fourteen thousand tourists all over the world stopover at Koh Pangan where the full moon party takes place every month. The full moon festivity takes place at the Thailand’s Haad Rin beach. The seashore hosting the full moon party is packed up with a number of merchants dealing in Thai rum (Sang som). Equally, the beach has bantam taverns and structures for liquor such as red bull and whisky. The blend of trance, top forty, and christen step melodies offered by several disk jokers who contest for the ill-mannered sound at the event is evident. The merrymaking covers the entire nighttime and at times it overlays until the following day. Based on the events that occur during the full moon party, various activities tend to affect the Thai environs (Rittichainuwat, Qu & Brown, 2011). The full moon celebration does not bring into mind what Thailand accepts socially as it is not regarded as a practice in Thailand. According to Hoare (2004), Haad Rin beach was initially a prehistoric site prior to the initiation of the full moon event. The party has now turned Haad Rin coastline into one of the Thailand’s filthiest strands. This affects the aquatic life owing to the litter and garbage thrown haphazardly into the oceanic bodies by thousands of tourists. Besides, the scholar asserts that the Thai event is unethical and is considered to be hazardous to human lives. In order to retail drugs like MDMA, crazy drug, magic burgeon, and bhang, the hotel as well as pub dealers bribe the police at a high rate (Campbell, 2013). This encourages rampant smoking that in turn pollutes the environment and affects human lives passively (Hoare, 2004). The blends of trance, top forty, and christen step melodies by the ‘Dee jays’ in addition to the uproar coming from the party tend to cause ecological imbalance due to excessive noise. The full moon celebration has turned out to be a trashy degradation in Thailand’s milieu. According to Hampton (2013), the environment faces many challenges arising from the full moon party. The marine life gets affected by the pliable pails full of liquor thrown into the ocean by teenagers (Bashan, 2011). The dissipation on the environment at the island results from the predicament of lack of fresh water to accommodate large crowds visiting the party. Similarly, Hampton (2013) proclaims that the milieu is debauched by massive masses of scattered plastic and cracked glass on the soil. The usage of heroine, ecstasy, and mineral meth drugs besides intoxicating mushrooms and bhang changes the atmospheric condition (Hampton, 2013). Otherwise, cases such as corrupt activities, rapes, prompted ailments, drunkenness, and drowning at the party directly or indirectly have impacts on the s
The Walt Disney Company, headquartered in Burbank, California, is one of the most well-known corporations in the world. Disney is a well-known and popular family entertainment and media enterprise (The Walt Disney Company, 2020). The venture incorporates Disney Parks and the accompanying experiences and products (DPEP), Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED), Disney Studios, General Entertainment Group, and Disney Sports (The Walt Disney Company, 2020). Overall, the company is highly diversified and is a viable option for investment. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has substantially impacted the company, it is a worthwhile long-term investment. Financial forecasts predict a stable increase in the value of the company’s stock in the next 12 months, with a median projection of a 39.57% increase on the last stock price of $138.64 (CNN, 2022). Thus, the stock price is estimated to rise to $193.5, while earnings per share are expected to increase to over $2 per share compared to the current $0.74 per share (CNN, 2022). In addition, sales are predicted to increase to $83.4 billion in 2022 and $93.0 billion in 2023 (CNN, 2022). It can be assumed that with the ease of preventative measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, more people are likely to visit Disney Parks, increasing the company’s overall revenue. In addition, Disney remains one of the leaders in digital entertainment, with Disney Studios producing successful outputs. Thus, it can be argued that Disney will grow further shortly and, therefore, is a viable investment. In addition, historical and current data also indicate that Disney is a good perspective investment. A market capitalization of 283 and a dividend yield of 0.7% indicate that the company is stable (“Last Assignment: Corporate Governance,” 2022). In addition, the company has a stable cash flow of $1.99 billion, a high gross margin of 33.06%, an operating margin of 4.46%, and a profit margin of 2.96% (Stock Analysis, 2022). Nevertheless, some of the measures can be further improved through active engagement. The Walt Disney Company is a family-focused entertainment company that provides customers with a range of leisure options. The company’s mission is to “entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling” (The Walt Disney Company, 2020, para. 1). Disney strives to incorporate innovative technologies in delivering entertainment to customers and aims to employ the most creative minds in the industry to ensure its position in the market (The Walt Disney Company, 2020). Furthermore, such measures as return on equity (ROE) and return on invested capital (ROIC), among others, should be considered (“Last Assignment: Corporate Governance,” 2022). Although the current ROE measure is low at 2.3%, the venture’s ROIC is relatively high at 3.8% (Stock Analysis, 2022). In addition, the return on assets (ROA) is low at 1%; however, it should be noted
Economic, Technological and Operations Management Demand Forecast Forecasting is very important in management. It is majorly concerned with the use of past and present trends in the market to determine what may happen in the future (Clements & Hendry, 1998). It helps firms, organizations and countries prepare in advance on how to deal with future uncertainties. Despite having many similarities, economic forecasting, technological forecasting and operations management demand forecasting also have significant differences. The main difference between the three types of forecasting is the element that is foreseen (Clements & Hendry, 1998). Precisely, technological forecasting deals with the anticipation of possible changes in technology and its effects on other operations (Henry, 1991). Therefore, it solely deals with technological inventions and their impacts (Henry, 1991). On the other hand, economic forecasting deals with future economic possibilities (Marquez, 2002). This is usually done by countries, individual firms and other organizations. Unlike technological and economic forecasting, operations management demand forecast deals with the resources that organizations may need for efficient production in the future and possible changes in consumer behaviour (Kumar & Suresh, 2009). It is mainly concerned with the type and amounts of good and services their customers may demand in the future (Kumar & Suresh, 2009). Strategic Importance of Forecasting to Human Resources, Production Capacity and Supply Chain Management Forecasting helps ensure that the process of production is efficient. Managers who carry out analyses of market trends always ensure that the use of resources in the production process is controlled. The raw materials are used according to the number of products likely to be demanded. In the long-run, there are very minimal wastages. Forecasting also ensures that the supply chain does not break at some point due to sudden changes (Molnar, A2010). A firm that carries out its forecasting process properly always prepares in advance for changes even before they occur. As a result, the production and supply processes are continuous since they are not affected by the changes. Such readiness also ensures that the production capacity of the firm is not affected negatively. In fact, good predictions always help firms maintain or increase their production capacities depending on the projected demand. Qualitative and Quantitative Methods of Forecasting Qualitative forecasting The Delphi Method involves interrogating a panel of experts about their opinions on probable events (Naik, 2004). However, the interrogation is not done in a boardroom. Instead, each of the experts is questioned independently. The questioning is then followed by a compilation of all their responses by an outsider, who then brings them more questions. This process repeats itself until a common stand is reached. Its main purpose is to prevent the experts from arriving at a consensus prior to the interview. Advantage This metho
Ancient Indus rulers unlike most ancient urban societies rulers did not glorify their power using erected monuments. They set their rulers apart through symbols of power and wealth. They used rare materials, carved seals with writing and animal symbols, stone seals, and also ornaments. The shape and form, texture, value and light, color features of a sculptor described how a leader was. The torso of Mohenjo-Daro the “priest King” shows that he was a respected leader in the ancient Indus society. This is because precious ornaments are used such as fillet, ribbon, cloak, trefoil that suggest power and respect. The red color of the design circles in the cloak show authority and power. The figure is made of exquisitely styled materials to show he was a wealthy and powerful King. Mohenjo-Daro the “priest King” is a seated male sculpture that was molded to represent an ancient Indus Valley Civilization city (Possehl, 2002). Mohenjo Daro city also known as “Mound of the Dead” was one of the ancient Indian cities and the first in the World to flourish between 2600-1900 BCE. The sculpture of Mohenjo-Daro the “priest-king” is made from low-fired steatite and white material. It measures 17.5 cm in height and 11 cm in width. The sculpture is displayed at the National museum at Karachi, 50.852. Marshall 1931: 356-7, pl. XCVIII (Possehl, 2002). The figure of Mohenjo-Daro has facial features that are common to many seated figures in the Indian sub-continent. The figure is well proportioned and has an appearance that is soft and ‘fleshy’. The figure is molded finely such that it is not similar to ancient Greece or Near East male figures. The “priest-king” seated male sculpture is one of the most exquisite stone sculptures to be made from the Mohenjo-Daro site. The sculptor used skill and creativeness to create a powerful image of “priest-king” that has naturalistic details and stylized forms. The figure appears bigger to the viewer than the actual size. The “Priest-King” from Mohenjo-Daro has a ribbon headband or a fillet on the forehead. The headband contains a circular inlay ornament. The sculptu
The article examines in detail the effects of the color line and how black people feel about it. In the text, Frantz Fanon describes his quest for self-consciousness in an emotionally charged monologue. The author understands that the identity of black people was not self-created. Instead, it was imposed on them without their consent. Moreover, Fanon (1970) argues that the ill-fated identity is used to dehumanize and oppress people with black skin color. Throughout the article, the speaker grapples with color prejudice as he feels the constant reminder of his past as the grandson of the enslaved and lynched slaves from Africa (Fanon, 1970). Noticeably, Fanon utilizes the word “man” symbolically to represent freedom and liberty. In the introduction, the author explains how he is dehumanized by being likened to objects, which the article justifies thought the writing. While his mission is to seek freedom by becoming a “man,” the writer realizes that the most significant limitation is that he is objectified as a black man. In his judgment, the author resolves that a black man has no ontological resistance in the eyes of a white man (Fanon, 1970). The white man does not recognize any aspects that characterize an African American. As a result, the people of color appear uncivilized in the eyes of white people. The black people’s customs and the sources they were based on were wiped out since they conflicted with the beliefs imposed on them. Additionally, the article claims that in the eyes of the white man, a black man encounters challenges of bodily schema. The melanin in the skin of people of color is the major limitation. Fanon asserts that some white people searched for chemicals to whiten the blackness in the miserable Niger (Fanon, 1970). In addition, black people lost their identity and are defined by the weird history given by the white man. Due to blackness, every person of color represented his body, ancestors, and race. According to the whites, the author maintains that a black person is characterized by intellectual deficiency, cannibalism, defects, and slave-ships (Fanon, 1970). The Negro is also portrayed as evil, ugly, cold, and frightening (Fanon, 1970). Hence, a person of color does not have control over oneself due to a lack of essential qualities of being a man. Lastly, the writer links the cause of the objectification of black people to lack of freedom. The author believes that the white world barred him from participating in various things that free men enjoy, such as love. Furthermore, the expectation placed on other people differs from his. According to the speaker, men were expected to b
Directors have a very major and important role to play when it comes to processing of a project or art. Previously, directors had more responsibilities to perform comparatively. In the modern age directors have more technologies to work with. Despite advancement in the technology, the role of director still remains crucial and imperative. This paper aims to propose the ways through which directors would be able to yield desired productivity from the artists. Directors can impact the overall productivity of artists by actually going through a profound thought process. It is very imperative for the directors to understand the need of performing effective thought process. A director is actually a person who already pictures each and every act of a character in the mind. A successful directing is thus only possible in case the director is capable of having a deep and thorough thought process. Being aware of each and every action to be taken on sets would automatically result in increased productivity of actors. In other words it could be said that only an informed director would be able to yield productivity out of artists because he will exactly know the objectives of the file, theatre or drama (Goodridge, 2002). Another most important thing that a director is supposed to do for impacting the overall productivity of the artist is to inquire. A director is one who is highly knowledgeable about art and who sees society from a different perspective unlike other individuals. This could be regarded as a distinctive quality of the director (Goodridge, 2002). A director should inquire and carefully research if the actors are able to deliver the desired action or not. A director is more like a base of a movie who is able to take decisions for the film from selecting the type of wardrobe of the first scene to the emotional mellow drama of the final cut. A director would be able to impact the productivity and creativity of an artist when he exactly understands the role. Director’s thinking goes beyond the thinking of any other official in arts. An art director is supposed to look at a scenario from all direction (Goodridge, 2002). The word directing itself defines the way how the overall productivity of artists could be achieved. A director can impact the production of creativity of artists by actually looking into the matters which could be problematic in the long run. A director needs to take care of all the fallacies and risks which are associated with the project. A change that could
Abstract Rehabilitation is the optimal goal of the criminal corrective behavioral system. The criminal justice system entails several distinct phases that range from arrest, prosecution, trial, and incarceration. Statistics in the Tri-state indicate that a considerable percentage of American prisoners relapse to vice within three years after release from the prisons. This issue should be addressed immediately to restore justice in society by ensuring that prisoners undergo rehabilitation when still incarcerated. Minors contribute a huge percentage of the overall number of criminals in the US. However, rehabilitation efforts for minority males in New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia have been unsuccessful due to various factors in the prisons and correctional centers. Introduction The justice system is one of the very important elements in any country. Nations administer justice in different ways to ensure that social order is upheld and maintained. The criminal justice system has the aim of controlling the behavior of individuals within a given state by providing laws and regulations that should be observed. All citizens operate under the dictates of the law because all people are equal in the eyes of the law (Neubauer & Fradella, 2013). Therefore, to ensure that given codes of behavior are upheld, various institutions have been established for criminals to receive an equal measure of punishment depending on their offenses. However, most institutions dealing with criminal justice like prisons and juvenile detention centers have shifted their attention to rehabilitation as opposed to retribution. This paper explores the unsuccessful rehabilitation in the last decade for the minority males in the tri-state area, which includes New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. An overview of current trends of rehabilitation in the tri-state The rehabilitation concept hinges on the assumption that criminal behavior emanates from various factors that include an individual’s psychological development, genetic makeup, and the surrounding social environment. Due to the differences among individuals, discrepancies in behavior arise including the likelihood of breaking the law (Hayes & Prenzler, 2014). Even though the US has approximately five percent of the world population, it contributes to a huge percentage of prisoners who have been convicted for committing varying crimes in society. Some of the crimes that have been common in the tri-state include robbery, rape, aggravated assault, and violent crimes. Many justice systems have been incorporated in the tri-state with an aspiration to reduce future cases of criminal behavior mostly among the minority males. Despite the efforts made by the United States to initiate a significant transformation aided by meaningful corrective reforms of rehabilitati
Major Issues faced by FPL Group, Inc. FPL Group was one of the largest electric utility corporations in the U.S. and the largest one in Florida. It has been facing a variety of issues and challenges during its operational history in general and in May 1994 in particular. The main groups of issues were regulatory and operational. Regulatory Issues   * The Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) required the purchase of power output by the utilities from the qualifying facilities in 1978 (Schreiber).   * The National Energy Policy Act (NEPA) has allowed the sale of power using transmission systems of various facilities in 1992.   * The California Public Utilities Commission has released a proposal (blue book) in 1994, proposing retail wheeling for implementation by the end of 1996. Such legislation would deregulate the third component of the value chain, namely distribution, by allowing the use of the distribution systems of various facilities to compete for customers. While these changes were presenting opportunities for FPL Group, they were also implying a higher level of competition, naturally leading to the potential risks, associated with the loss of market share. As the result, the share price of the corporation has fallen by 19.6 percent over the year preceding May 1994. Operational Issues   * The company has undergone major quality control reform, contributing to an improvement in the quality of operations, but lowing employee morale. James Broadhead, the new CEO of the company has scaled back the program, focusing on the effectiveness of the core operations.   * Effectiveness issues implied broad diversification of the company’s operations after acquisitions of the non-core businesses. The company was going through optimization of the processes with the sale of non-core processes.   * Efficiency issues suggested a focus on modernization and construction of the new facilities. Reasons for Corporate Diversification  1. The primary reason for the diversification of the corporation’s activities was the need to increase its profitability. The Chairman of FPL Group Marshall McDonald has decided to achieve such results wit