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The recruitment officer needs to ensure that the organization employs and retains the most qualified professionals. It is necessary to meet the needs of different customers such as managers, candidates, and employees. One can consider the following requirements Customer’s needs Customer      Need                                                                                                                         Candidate     This person wants to be interviewed for a job. The interview will take place in 45 minutes.                                  Manager       This stakeholder wants a list of candidates who may fit a certain position. This task should be completed within 4 hours.    New employee  The new hire wants to know what documents are required for his registration. This task should be performed within two hours.  These activities should be evaluated in terms of their importance as well as urgency. I would classify these tasks in the following way.  1. The manager’s request is critical, but it is not very urgent.  2. The candidate’s need is very urgent, but it is less important  3. The employee’s need is the least critical one. Given these factors, I will first consider the request of the candidate, and later will proceed to the needs of the manager and employee. Communication methods It is possible to distinguish the following communication methods that can be applied by an HR professional. Communication     Benefits                                                                                                                                                             Drawbacks                                                                   By phone          It enables people to communicate, even if they are separated by a long distance. Moreover, this approach enables people to specify each other’s views and arguments  This method is not quite suitable for the discussion of visual information. Via email         This approach enables people to change various types of information. Again, this method is useful when people are in different locations.                            The main limitation is that this method is very time-consuming.             Video conference  This approach facilitates the exchange of both visual and auditory information.                                                                                      This communication method requires considerable investment in technologies.  Effective service delivery There are several important tasks that an HR professional should perform. It is possible to focus on the following areas. Proving services on time This goal can be achieved by prioritizing different tasks in terms of relevance, importance, and urgency. This classification is vital for effective time-management. Furthermore, it may be
Background Monkey Cookies is a gourmet cookie franchise located within the UAE that specializes in the sale, delivery and distribution of freshly made cookies. Baked directly within their individual stores or delivered to their customers, each individual cookie is handmade and contains an assortment of ingredients ranging from marshmallow fluff (i.e. the white marshmallow tasting stuff they put on top) to various candy bars, spreads (ex: Nutella) and an assortment of other ingredients that are meant to entice customers to come into the store and indulge in what many describe to be a “guilty pleasure”. Due to the nature of the product being sold, the store primarily caters to young customers (i.e. school children, high school students and young adults), however, other customer demographics do patronize the products of the bakery due to the high quality of the product being sold as compared to grocery bought cookies (Tong, McCrohan & Erogul, 2012). Fact Sheet Monkey Cookies Owner:   * Local entrepreneurs that started the business on their own   * Founded in the UAE in 2008 Operations:   * Both sells and delivers freshly baked cookies   * Cookies have an assortment of styles and textures   * A single bakeshop has an estimated 120 customers within a single day and sells an average of 1,000 cookies a day.   * Is normally located near a school so as to better target its preferred customers Location: Sharjah (Univercity Road), Sharjah Consumers:   * Primary consumers of Monkey Cookies consist of grade school and high school students that are from nearby schools   * Competitors   * Store bought cookies   * Al Hallab   * Local bakeries Pitch Letter Dear, Mr. Journalist We have recently started a brand new enterprise called “Monkey Cookies” that is located along Sharjah road. It is a concept that has never been seen before in the UAE since we focus on what we call “comfort food”. We sell products that primarily appeal to young children and teenagers yet can be enjoyed by adults as well. Our products consist of freshly baked high quality cookies that can be eaten with a glass of fresh milk. This is a business concept that capitalizes on creating a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere within our stores that lets our customer relax and enjoy themselves so that they can experience the full gamut of flavours that come with patronizing our establishment (Entrepreneurship vital for future growth, 2013). It is due to this that we would like to invite you to try our products and write a special interest piece about how our store started and how it is the embodiment of the entrepreneurial spirit that is a valued commodity within our culture. I hope to hear from you soon. Cordially, Public Relations Director. News Release The Monkey Cookies Grand Promotion On May 5th, 2014, Monkey Cookies will be celebrating its 5th anniversary with a huge promotional deal for its customers. Starting 8 am in the morning till 7 pm in the evening, the company will have a 50% discount on all its products for in store sales. This promotion coincides with the start of summer vacation for local schools and, as such, is a great way to
Introduction Supreme Court nominees evade giving direct answers to statutory performance and other legal issues (Stolberg). This has been a common criticism that Supreme Court nominees stand before qualifying the level. Senators from both sides of the authority either keep such parties or devise propaganda aiming to reduce their votes and chances of qualification. Conversely, the nominees have developed a variety of evasive techniques to these criticisms, and so open varied diverging responses. The Supreme Court (SC) In the US, this is the highest judicial body, which leads the federal judiciary. It comprises of the chief justice of the US and 8 associate justices nominated by the president and confirmed by the senate. Once appointed, they enjoy life tenure, which may only be terminated through death, retirement, or resignation. Criticism of Supreme Court nominees SC nominees have always been condemned because of their previous statements and evasiveness of issues. Democrats and republicans have their own tactics to advance viewpoints to qualify nominees. The fitness of the candidate to deliver in the system is scrutinized, often based on responses to legal and statutory interpretations. Senate republicans reject the ratification of Kagan to the bench, analyzing her dedication to upholding the constitution and whether her countenance would prejudice decisions. They question whether she would be controlled by, or run the constitution. Some argued that she does not satisfy the high standards of the station and did not take liberal commitment to the set laws. She has on no account been an arbitrator and thus has no relevant experience in the field. Consequently, she may continue the list of judges who craft their own laws rather than interpreting the outlined principles. She also provides lukewarm support for some amendments and her tactics which tend towards the Clinton administration (Bacon). Fortunately for Kagan, the political situation has not been as active because the oil spill and the Afghanistan war have eclipsed her nomination. Previous nominees underwent more detailed analysis. Preceding candidates have been criticized for issues such as their lack of understanding or short-time service in order occupations (Rutkus). For example, Clarence Thomas had only served as a judge for less than a year neither was she involved in legal writings. Some groups did not support his stance on affirmative action, believing his decisions would be biased on faith. Other nominees have received criticism for their deeply held religious affiliations. Concern to Senators The determination of senators to aid the general welfare of the American people would be constrained if justice may be biased. Senators thus focus their issues mainly on the credentials of the nominee understanding the law. Some of the values that these nominees hold may influence their opinions on the bench (Bacon). Some democrats, however, support her, stating that she is an ardent follower of the constitution. There are senators who vote in nominees based on their proximity to the senator’s constituents. When these nominees are not adequately qualified or reasonably distant, then the se
Introduction Internet is the widest researching forum that we have in the current world; millions of people can access the internet by sitting at their homes and simply typing in what they want on the World Wide Web. Millions of people have contributed their work, literature, writing and what not on the internet for people around the globe who want to make use of this information. Internet has become one of the largest knowledge seeking tools in any field or area of human life, as the information available on the internet has no barriers. The internet services have been divided into many subcategories – gigantic information links, email, file sharing, interest group membership, interactive association, multimedia resources etc. The internet research tools have also been divided into various different categories, such as, the World Wide Web, search engines, online databases, virtual libraries, periodicals, mailing lists, groups and blogs. Each kind of research engine has its advantages and disadvantages; the use of each should be made by keeping in mind the type of information and research that needs to be conducted. Main body The main target is to write a detailed essay and discussing the current relevance of Philip Zimbardo’s research on prison students for understanding social influence. Normally, a student tends to go to basic search engines like Google and read all the material available regarding this topic. Research can become much easier and faster if students organize their research tools and work in a systematic manner. One thing that needs to be understood is that, not every type of research tool is relevant for every topic; no wonder every research tool has good enough material based on various topics, but there are certain topics that fit better with particular research tools. When one selects his/her online source for research, there are several factors that need to be kept in mind such as the audience that you will be presenting your research to and their needs; whether the source will save you time and give you opportunities to learn, analyze and infer the meaning and aspects of theories yourself of not; the quality, authenticity, relevance and accuracy of the information available from the source; whether the source meets the international standards and is up to mark, and most importantly organized, or not; and lastly the cost of utilizing the source. The research tools that are best suited for the Zimbardo’s case on prison students are online libraries and databases and to some extent e-books. A database is an organized online source which has groups of data in a fixed and systematic format. Although, the data normally has a central focus, these databases have proper researches, applied and scientific both, with a vast pool of topics. The benefit of using these databases is that they have proper directories defined subject wise; this makes search extremely easy and narrowed down. A few of the famous online databases are EBSCO Host, Education Network Aus
Dietary habits have a tremendous impact on the environment, as high meat consumption is associated with increased greenhouse gasses (GHG) emissions. According to Macdiarmid et al., livestock is accountable for 14.5% of anthropogenic GHG making meat production one of the causes of climate change (488). Even though the majority of strategies to mitigate environmental impact focus on improving efficiency, technological advances, and to reduce waste in food production, these approaches will be insufficient to achieve the desired level of environmental sustainability (Macdiarmid 488). Several countries, including the US, have started developing food consumption guidelines and recommendations as a method to spread awareness about the matter. Thus, changing the diet is a feasible method to address the problem of climate change. One of the ways I try to minimize my environmental impact is to eat less meat. According to Lacour et al., a 35% reduction in meat consumption can lead to “a 24% decrease in diet-related land use” (230). Even though some people may consider such dietary changes unhealthy and difficult to achieve, my personal experience has shown that these statements are emotional. People eat meat mostly for pleasure or to express personal identity and social or economic status (Macdiarmid et al. 488). In short, the fact that I try to limit meat consumption positively affects the environment. Works Cited Lacour, Camille et al. “Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Diets: How Does Organic Food Consumption Contribute To Environmental Sustainability?” Frontiers in Nutrition , vol. 5, 2018, pp. 229-232. Frontiers Media SA, Web. Macdiarmid, Jennie I. et al. “Eating Like There’s No Tomorrow: Public Awareness of the Environmental Impact of Food and Reluctance to Eat Less Meat as Part of a Sustainable Diet.” Appetite , vol. 96, 2016, pp.487-493. Web.
Seeking the Highest Power Daoism is regarded to be a part of the great Chinese traditions in religion along with Confucianism and Buddhism. Daoist practitioners are advocating a naturalistic philosophy, artificiality of material values, and harmony with the natural flow of things. Thus, Daoism can also be defined as one of the Chinese schools of philosophy with the ideas that might be applied as a guide for a meaningful life. Traditionally, Daoism is associated with the name of Lao-Tsu, which can be translated as Old Master. According to some researchers, he was “wary of living and heading Westward in search of wisdom” (Tan, 2016, p. 163). Lao-Tsu is known as a founder of “Tao Te Ching,” which is recognized as a guidebook of Daoism and divided into two parts called Tao (the way) and Te (virtue). Tao explains the philosophy of life and can be used as a practical guide to living in harmony with nature and the universe. One of the most famous statements of Lao-Tsu is his notion of the highest good, which is compared to water known as the strongest element in the Five Elements theory. It is generally recognized that Daoism has several major beliefs that include such theories as “Ying-Yang,” “Five Elements,” and “Eight Trigram.” Five Elements theory is usually regarded as a system that consists of five phases used for providing descriptions of phenomena and their interactions and relationships. This system includes such elements as wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. It is stated that “nothing in the world is weaker than water, but nothing is stronger than water when it comes to breaking something strong” (Yin, 2016, p. 453). Therefore, water is defined as a symbol of strength. The comparison made by Lao-Tsu confirms that the highest good is stronger than anything else in the universe and can change the state of things. Thus, according to the philosophy practiced by Daoism and presented in the passage about the highest good in “Tao Te Ching,” the goal of any human is to become a good man. The main qualities of a good man are allegorically compared to the ones of water, including timely action, faithful speech, profound heart, and competence in deeds. People who obtain these qualities are regarded as the best and the strongest. Life of such people must be happy as they achieved the goal of their existence. This idea emphasizes the importance of naturalness in the methods of self-development, as well as satisfaction and happiness in life. Daoist practitioners need to understand the natural state of things and follow the ways of nature, which is regarded as right doing. It is noted that “everything in the world has its way of being and development, which occurs independently and naturally without following any human will” (Yin, 2016, p. 453). Therefore, to achieve happiness and harmony with themselves and nature, people should not change anything natural or try to control the world. One
Introduction “Cash is King” is a term utilized in many occasions to refer to cash flows in business entities. Moreover, the term has gained popularity in analysis of investment or business portfolios. Most investors use this term to refer to times of short-term debts as well as times of large cash flows. When investors talk of holding cash, then it is always assumed that they are not investing. In fact, holding cash is considered unpopular among investors. This is mainly because they feel that the money should always continue to rise. However, one thing that is never considered is the fact that during events such as recession, holding cash is advantageous. The assumption, that holding cash is a form of idleness is quite misguided, this is mainly because cash form an investor’s most prized asset. This rarely happen unless there is a cash crunch throughout a region, as was witnessed during economic recession. This paper will explore the evidence for this comment as well as analyze its viability (Fool, 2009, p. 1). Cash is King “Cash is king” is a term used to promote holding of cash in business entities, especially for use in times of recession. Several reasons have pegged the practice of holding cash among investors and business entities. Among these, include the fact that they cannot justify such actions. Lately, these notions have taken a new turn after the recently witnessed economic recession. Excessive leverage has fueled economic turmoil with lending that is below acceptable standards. When investors hold cash, they are usually protected from several snags. These include selling a cheap asset to buy another cheaper one. In addition, it bars investors from benefiting from fascinating investments, for instance special occasions that may arise. A good example of a stock that suffered heavily from inadequate cash is the Bear Steams. This was a solid investment with all indications pointing towards its improvement. Then all of a sudden, it was in a mess. It was quite surprising to hear that a once solid business was down to its knees because of cash flow. Eventually Morgan Chase came to its rescue with a bailout. Interestingly, a once solid business was sold-off at over 90% loss. It is therefore important to note that cash opens gates for further investments. This can be proved as in the case of Pfizer, which grabbed Wyeth, in the process, opening door for Merck to pick up Schering-Plough (Fool, 2009, p. 1). Discussion “Cash is King” is t
Introduction The birth of a second child brings an additional responsibility to the parents, who should provide essentials for proper child growth. These responsibilities include allocation of time to take care of two children, noting that the degree of care for the two children is different due to their age differences. The time constraint brought by the second childbirth leads to increased business in the family and in cases where parents do not plan adequately for child attention, the children will feel deprived of attention and interfere with parents’ normal routines. The interferences to personal schedules of parents, with the responsibility of taking care of children, affects personal concentration and productivity of the parent and may lead to cases of high stress that further complicate their ability to provide proper child care. Negative Outcomes A second childbirth presents a compulsory increment in family spending because the second child must be fed, clothed, and educated among other necessary provisions. Furthermore, the immediate months after childbirth present an uncertain learning period for the parent as they learn the sleeping and feeding patterns of their newly born. Increased expenditures force the family breadwin
Fighting a dragon, saving the princess and going for another quest – this is how most people, who have only heard about knights from the tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, imagine a Medieval knight. However, the reality was far more complicated than that. With an impeccably virtuous lifestyle imposed on them by the Christian Church, Medieval knights were the representation of the qualities that would later on be turned into a cult, with the image of a knight becoming a role model for the entire male population. As history says, the origin of knighthood was far too ancient to be jeopardized by the morals and principles of the Dark Ages. Created at the dawn of the Roman and Byzantine Empires reign and known as Bucellarii (Abels, n. d., para. 6), knighthood seemed a very fortunate substitute for a regular army for the kings of Britain in XIII–XIV centuries, which is why it was supported by all means possible. Thus, the premises for the evolution of a unique culture that was fully independent from the influence of the Middle Ages morals and standards were being born. In many senses, knighthood shaped the moral standards of the Middle Ages. The principles that Medieval knights considered their code of conduct were quite simple and could, probably, even fit the modern idea of a courageous and chivalrous person. The following character traits were traditionally considered essential for the Medieval knights; anyone who acted otherwise was to be shunned till the end of his days. Chivalry presupposed a gentleman-like attitude towards women, without the least bit of chauvinist condescendence, which would become a norm several centuries later and, thus, set the progress backwards, throwing the relationships between the two genders several centuries back). Courage meant the absolute recklessness, i.e., going beyond one’s instincts of self-preservation. A rather doubtful concept in the present-day world, in the Medieval Era, the given idea correlated with the principle of devotion and, therefore, was rather legitimate. Mercy involved sympathy towards the enemy, who was defeated, and sparing his life. Even after disarming his arch nemesis, a knight would never kill him as long as the former remained defenseless. The principles of fair fight were coined by none other than Medieval knights. Piety was encouraged by the Church, since knighthood was based on Christian virtues and, therefore, ruled by the Christian principles. Devotion should also be named among the key qualities; knights were expected not only to serve, but also to trust their lord completely. Nobility made kni