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Confucius: Thoughts and Beliefs The thoughts and sayings of Confucius can be referred to as analects of Confucius. They enjoy readership from generation to generation. They also remain quite relevant to today’s leadership. His teachings were quite phenomenon and applicable. Many of these teachings reflect on his life as a child. Also, most of his teachings are a reflection of his desire of how life should be in all aspects. This includes his views on leadership, social life and people. He was against the leadership of the day. This put him in collision with the leadership of the day. He fled to another country. He served in the government of the day but for a short time. After returning, he set out his desire to pass down to his followers his teachings. Many people listened to the teachings of Confucius. He later died and his teachings enjoy readership in history lessons as classics as noted by Norden (45). The teachings of this ruler, who was exceedingly revered in his reign during the Zhou dynasty, are quite applicable in today’s world. Confucius advocated for a harmonious living between people. The power he said was in the people. Everyone, including the leaders was under the umbrella of proper morals, which he said, was the linen from which the peace of the country was to be made. He advocated for utmost integrity. This is still practiced in china and all over the world. Confucianism is an excellent way to govern people as it recognizes their rights. It does not oppress any one. Leaders are accountable for their actions. There is no room for absolute power. It also encompasses even the most recent concerns of the current times like environment. Confucius advised people to live harmoniously with everything that were at their disposal, including objects (Norden, 13). On the issue of development, he was categorical that it is morally unacceptable to grow on that frontier and ignore other frontiers like cultural growth. He solidly believed that both should be seen to mature together as they intertwine. At some point, he believed, the two will need each other and hence it would be best to grow simultaneously rather than individually. He ideally believed that the world is made in such a way that all should be in harmony. Therefore, in his advocacy for this, he taught people to be kind, not only to their fellow human beings, but also to animals, plantations and all that existed within and around them. Confucius believed there is a need to uphold things that were cultural and ritualistic. These two were largely mentioned by in his teachings and writings. These teachings are other wise called analects of Confucius. During his time, the cul
Tony Dokoupil’s article titled “ Why I Am Leaving Guyland?” projects the differences between married and unmarried men in the U.S. The article incorporates various reasons as to why men in the age group of twenties are refraining from getting married and settled in life. According to Dokoupil, the number of unmarried men is more than those who are married. He feels that these bachelors enjoy their present state since it gives them a sense of freedom. These guys are more happy staying alone and on their own, and seem to feel that engaging themselves with a female partner is a simple waste of time and would hamper and obstruct their present state of bliss and happiness. They like smoking, drinking and camping with their friends. Mostly, guys who have just left college or are about to do so, usually decide to enjoy their lives and make the most of it by going on a holiday with their friends and passing time with various girls. All this, along with their sense of freedom, is all what they want out of their lives. Their instinct does not allow them to bind themselves into a relation and become responsible. Besides, those who are into a marriage themselves are being considered more happy and successful than their counterparts. The guys under the age group of 20 to 25 are abstaining themselves from being settled in life and becoming a father, that is to say, they are running away from responsibilities in life. They find it a monotonous way of living. The only way they think they can get over with it is to engage themselves into running after women and doing what ever they feel like doing. But the question arises, till when will they be running from the realities of life? Also, the number of men who married at the right time has considerably lessened as what can be seen in the present times. Besides this, their friends discourage those who do finally decide to marry. These men face strong alerts from their own age group saying that- “Maybe you’re making a big mistake” (Dokoupil, 2008). Not only the attitude about the whole marriage concept is wrong, but also, it has been seen that the women nowadays are earning much more than the men, thereby, outsmarting them in the economic front. Such facts compel some men to comit suicide for not sharing the same economic status as their female counterparts. They are less likely to read a newspaper, attend church, vote for president or believe that people are basically trustworthy, helpful and fair (Dokoupil, 2008). Also, the television highlights the negative aspects of the married life. This too has made an impact on the minds of the young men who despise marriage. The television portrays young men who are happy in their own world. They prefer staying as bachelors, while fulfilling all their desires of recreation and fun. Moreover, a married man is considered a very alien concept in Guyland. A mar
The case study research explores an event, activity, person, process or program in depth. According to Williams (2005), it is a critical analysis of the single or bounded cases within a specified time frame. The structure of the research takes an extensive data collection procedure in the form of a problem, an issue, lesson or, context. Procedure of collecting data in a case study results from multiple resources such as observation, records, artefacts, interviews and general studies. The conclusion therefore portrays a connection to the studied theories. (Zechmeister et al, 2008) The observational research method, for instance the ethological studies facilitates surveillance and recording of phenomena. In most cases, the research studies are naturally qualitative. A well elaborated and detailed report includes the measures of behaviour and time as qualitative surveys. Correlation research examines the variation between two or more variables for instance; a research can correlate the smoking habits to the diseases they cause. The techniques for caring out this research include collection of the experimental data, observation without manipulation, thus the difficulty in concluding on the causes and effects. Correlation involves a relationship but it is difficult to find out if it is a casual relationship. It is an exploration mainly built up at the beginning of the research since it lacks final verdict (Zechmeister et al, 2008). Experimental research is conducted in an effort to find an outcome or enforce control over other related variable beside the one on analysis. Experiments are mainly imposed on an independent variable in the laboratory for manipulation or comparison to find out its influence on the dependent variables. This research uses various control groups as the basis for comparing the experiments. The quasi-experiment research has similarity to the true experiment due to major manipulation s and comparison, but the pre-existing control groups are naturally formed. The variables on study in this research are subject as opposed to independent for instance age. This forms a limitation to the conclusion however, other related variables can account for the same conclusion. According to Zechmeister et al (2008), sometimes these groups are out of control and thus can have different outcomes. The first project situation is ambiguous thus the possibility for various classifications, but it mainly involves observational research technique. The researcher monitors the behaviour of the girl and observably relates the reaction at various times, to adopt the conclusion that relates to the behaviour. The observational technique is therefore backed by the correlation to deliver the result. The research has strong ethical implication due to the instance to determine behaviour through the observational technique. This seems like the
It is undeniable that China has transformed itself into a modern country in recent years and this has been well done. As a matter of fact, the country has shaped itself to become a modern nation by its own terms. Anybody who visits China will be greeted by massive developments and modernization and this have been synonymous with a modern nation. There has been an argument as far as the country’s modernization is concerned. In this case, people are arguing if China is indeed western or just modernized (Wan 2006, p. 12). There are various aspects that are supposed to be looked at as far as the country’s modernization is concerned. In this case, we are not supposed to look at the country’s economic gains alone. As a matter of fact, we can look at the country history and culture that have also modernized as time goes by. Currently, the country has established itself as an economic powerhouse and other aspects are set to improve to make it more sustainable. It should be known that the country has developed because of various aspects and factors. This is based on the fact that a given country can not be sustainable without getting help from others. This is because there are certain things that need to be shared for long term sustainability (Emmott 2008, p. 17). This paper will therefore try to look at the role that Japan has played in the transformation of modern China. In this case, the paper will look at various aspects that have evolved as far as the two countries are concerned. Japan has played various roles in the modern transformation of China and this is acceptable based on various aspects. During the Koizumi era, Japan and China did not have good relations and this has been improving as time goes by. There have been positive relations and both sides have always made good comments that indicate that the two countries will continue to relate well for long tern sustainability. On the other hand, there have been contrasting developments that have continued to indicate that there might be frosty relations (Emmott 2008, p. 32). The two countries have enhanced their bilateral relations and this has seen China surge forward as far as economic development is concerned. All along, China has agreed that it needs a good relationship with Japan for it to move forward. This is because such a relationship has served its national interests well. China will always seek for a compromise because of the role that Japan has played in its modernization. Japan knows that it has played a large role in the transformation of China and that is why they have never wanted to be at odds with its neighbor. T
People can demonstrate different types of resilience simultaneously while going through crises. It might be possible to find an example of it in “Legends are Made, Not Born” by Cherie Dimaline. The writer mostly creates stories focusing on the issues and hardships which people of different backgrounds have to encounter. Her descent and identity have contributed greatly to the brightness of the stories centering around North America’s indigenous people and the resilience they demonstrated while preserving the crucial parts of their culture in Métis communities. The main character in “Legends are Made, Not Born” is a gay boy who has to come through a number of crises due to some aspects of his life and features of his personality. The boy in the story constantly demonstrates resilience, which means the ability to overcome hardships. There are numerous similarities between various types of resilience described in the story, which can be revealed with the help of psychological and archetypal criticism. The plot is based on a live episode of a six-year-old boy who becomes an orphan. The plot reflects the archetypal theme of quest and transformation. The archetypal themes have been used in literature numerous times, which helps writers evoke strong emotions without having to explain all the minor features of the topic (
Gallbladder cancer is a rare form of cancer caused by the buildup of gallstones in the gall bladder (Rosenthal, Zenilman, & Katlic, 2001). One of the common risk factors of gallbladder cancer is age. It mainly affects older people because of their reduced body immunity. This is evident from the small number of cases reported among people below the age of 70. Research has found out that gallstone disease is common among people with gallbladder cancer. Age escalates the progression of gallstones into gallbladder cancer because of the time it takes for symptoms of the latter to appear. Symptoms appear after the cancer has reached advanced stages, which could take a long time. According to medical experts, the risk of developing gallbladder cancer from gallstones is very high. Patients with large gallstones are at a higher risk of cancer compared to those with small gallstones. Large gallstones grow over long periods, thus increase the risk of cancer for the elderly (Rosenthal, et. al, 2001). Old people are at higher risk because it takes longer for gallstones to enlarge and progress into gallbladder cancer. Moreover, cancer-causing mutations take time to occur and reach critical levels that cause gallbladder cancer. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHNES), 14.2 million women had gallstone disease in the United States in the year 2000 (Rosenthal, et. al, 2001). In addition, 6.3 million men had the disease. The rate of incidence of gallstone disease is 60% among American Indians. It has an incidence rate of 20% in northern Europe and 10% in Europe (Shaffer, 2006). The disease has the lowest rates of occurrence among African Americans. Gallstone disease is most prevalent in North American Indians. It affects 73% of the female population. In the U.S., the prevalence rate is 64.1% among women and 29.5% among men (Shaffer, 2006). Among white Americans, the prevalence is 16.6 among women and 7.9% among men (Shaffer, 2006). The
Should We Fear Derivatives: Help or Harm to the Economy “Should We Fear of Derivatives?” is the article by Rene M. Stulz for The Journal of Economic Perspective of 2004. The main subject of this work is the evaluation of the essence of derivatives, their types, prices, and effects in the sphere of economy and clearing up why so many people still keep using derivatives and cannot leave this affair. The author divides this article into several logical parts in order to have time and space to explain each point about derivatives and demonstrate how he comes to these conclusions and why his conclusions have to be regarded as the correct ones. The economic essence of derivatives is hard to define. In fact, there is no concrete definition of derivatives in the economy, and this word is usually interpreted as the chemical concept of “a substance that can be made from another substance” (Stulz 173). In finance, the essence of derivatives is almost the same. Any economic derivative is considered to be an instrument, where its payoffs are derived from some already existed values like asset or rate. Such a clear explanation of derivatives and the presentation of appropriate and interesting examples make this article really captivating from the very beginning and demonstrate how high the level of author’s knowledge is. The clarification of the main idea is presented at the end of the introductory part. The author underlines that he intends to study derivatives as positive economic substances, represent its benefits, and mention that the risks are possible with derivatives, but still not considerable in comparison to all derivatives’ advantages. This is why, from the very beginning of the article, it becomes clear that people should not fear derivatives in the economy because they are more helpful for this sphere of life; and in spite of possible risks and challenges, the benefits of financial derivatives are significant and important. It i
Introduction One of the strategic roles of human resource management is to promote effective teamwork at the workplace. Organizations bring together employees with different abilities and behaviors. Consequently, the behavioral strengths, as well as, weaknesses of every employee must be identified in order to promote teamwork. A team refers to “a congregation of individuals, each of whom has a role which is understood by other members”. Team members are normally interested in specific roles, and they tend to perform most effectively in roles that are natural to them. Thus, a team is likely to be effective if each member clearly understands his role and the roles of other team members. Team roles refer to “a tendency to behave, contribute and interrelate with others in a particular way”. This paper focuses on teamwork at the workplace. It begins with a discussion on my Beblin report, followed by a discussion on effective verses ineffective team combinations. My Beblin Report The report shows that am a strong thinking type, with the ability to evaluate options before selecting the best or the right course of action. The report also shows that I have an independent outlook which facilitates generation of new, as well as, original ideas. Consequently, I should be able to excel in solving complex and difficult problems. According to the report, my operating style closely matches the characteristics of a strategic leader. Finally, the report indicates that I lack the characteristics of a practical organizer. In general, the report indicates that my role is that of a monitor evaluator. I agree with the findings of the report since it is not only fair but also accurate. I do agree with report due to the following reasons. To begin with, I believe in fairness and make decisions based on logic and assessment of alternative options. In order to evaluate all options, I usually take time before making a decision, especially, if the decision affects the lives of others. My goal has always been to make the right decision in every activity I participate in. For instance, when I was in high school, I had the opportunity to lead the school’s football team. As the team leader, I had to ensure teamwork and cooperation among the players in order to enhance the team’s performance. Leading the team required taking a broad view when solving the problems that faced the players and the team in general. In order to identify the team’s problems, I had to logically observe what was going on in the team. By judging each team member’s ability in a fair manner, I was able to select the best players for every tournament. As the chairperson of the science club in high school, I had to help the club members to make the right decisions. Every year, the club members proposed numerous projects to be undertaken by the club. However, only one project had to be selected and undertaken in each year. The real problem was identifying the right project, especially, when most of them qualified for approval. Additionally, the members whose propos
Introduction Graphic designing is the act of incorporating several ideas technically with the sole purpose of producing a visually appealing document. These documents may appear in the form of posters, mostly employed in businesses during promotion activities. This paper brings to light the process of graphic design. Process of Graphic Design To illustrate this process, I choose to use a self-promotional poster to show the idea of how I process design by using the idea of a flower blooming. When I start the design process, I start with the question “Why?” This forms the basis of the design brings to light the problem that the designer wishes to solve. The next part of my thought process is the question of “So?” This question triggers the mind of the designer into coming up with the possible working ideas that can help answer the initial question of “why?” The designer can now start putting the ideas (why) together as well as creating design drafts. The next step in my thought process is “Therefore.” This part of the project includes collecting ideas from previous efforts, picking the ones, which work the best. The ideas are then fine-tuned before execution by the designer. The designer, as discussed next, also takes the subject of form and gesture into account. Form and Gesture What is a gesture? In graphic design, gesture, viewed as an act, behavior, manner, or an approach to form, is employed to define and give meaning to the form. A chair can serve as an illustration of this issue of gesture. When does it pass for a chair? Can I call it a chair before I sit on it or use it as a chair? Before I sit on it, it can be anything else. It can be a table or a house. Therefore, a gesture has it that it is only after one uses an object to serve a particular function that its name becomes valid. I think that gestures can manipulate the original meaning or the definition of objects themselves. For the case of my design, I created a series of bowls from paper (the material) and experimented with different gestures (inks). The poster made during a Romanian festival held in the year 2010 will illustrate this. MAFF 2010 This is a poster for Metrion Animation Film Festival held in Oradea, Romania. The theme of the festival was the tower of Babel and how the tower could be reflected in contemporary times. I employed a lot of creativity in coming up with the design for the letters MAFF targeting aligning them with the theme of the festival. I made MAFF letters with contemporary construction images and arranged letters like the tower so that the letters expressed the feeling of the present-day tower of Babel. The HGK Diplom Exhibition is another poster heavy laden with graphic design techniques. HGK 2010 Diplom Exhibition The objective was to design the 2010 Diplom Exhibition poster and invitation for the FHNW.
The article that is selected from the SPARQ website for the further discussion is entitled “To Work Better, Rethink Stress” (Lyons-Padilla, n.d.). This article summarizes the findings provided by Crum, Salovey, and Achor (2013) in their study. In social psychology studies, much attention should be paid to methods that researchers use in order to investigate a certain problem. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to describe the methods used in the selected study and analyze ethical implications related to this research. In their study oriented to examining the role of mindsets in employees’ perceptions of and reactions to stress, Crum et al. (2013) applied the quantitative methodology associated with conducting an experiment based on a series of three studies. It was found that people’s perceptions of stress or their mindsets influence their responses to stress. Moreover, if people change their approach to thinking about stress, their response to stress also changes (Lyons-Padilla, n.d.). Thus, those people who have a stress-is-enhancing mindset can positively respond to stress. The research methodology that Crum et al. (2013) used in their study can be viewed as the most appropriate one for investigating the problem. The reason is that the researchers selected an experiment involving respondents who participated in stress-is-debilitating, stress-is-enhancing, and control groups (Lyons-Padilla, n.d.). Experiments allow for demonstrating causal relationships, and this approach is most appropriate to determine whether a certain stress mindset can influence an individual’s response to stress. Furthermore, it is possible to state that the experiment associated with conducting several studies is the only method that can provide the researchers with data regarding their propositions or assumptions. The reason is that Crum et al. (2013) conducted their experiment with the help of three studies. As a resul