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Introduction Leadership remains a powerful and evidence-based practice for transforming companies, communities, and people’s lives. Individuals who want to achieve their goals and influence others should develop the best traits and qualities. This discussion reviews the book You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader: How Anyone, Anywhere, Can Make a Positive Difference by Mark Sanborn and connects the studied content with my work field and personal life. Book Analysis and Review Using an understandable language, Sanborn presents powerful insights and ideas that can help any individual become a true and successful leader. For instance, the reader is informed about the best practices and strategies that can deliver desirable results. The outstanding key characteristics of leaders include the ability to collaborate, persuade others, encourage others to follow them through continuous commitment and respect, lead through positive influence, and shape their followers’ careers and lives (Sanborn, 2006, p. 6). These attributes can support the development of a superior leadership philosophy. The identified example goes further to explain how individuals can achieve their leadership goals. for instance, the case of Barbara Stammer reveals how some of the greatest leaders work quietly and achieve greatness by helping those in need while transforming their own communities, organizations, and lives (Sanborn, 2006, p. 14). For anyone individual to succeed as a leader, he or she needs to take these six principles seriously: power of focus, power of self-mastery, power with all people, persuasive communication, power of giving, and power of execution. The author goes further to offer a step-by-step strategy that can help more individuals lead others for the betterment of their respective communities. The beneficiary realizes that competent leaders take their behaviors and actions seriously since they will have significant implications. Those who want to succeed as successful leaders should be keen to make a difference instead of focusing on how to establish a strong and better resume (Sanborn, 2006). Finally, people need to appreciate the fact that leadership is not easily mastered since it always remains “a works in progress (WIP)” (Sanborn, 2006, p. 60). Those who pursue this lifelong process will eventually transform their lives and those of others and eventually make the world much better. These ideas are self-explanatory and present the greatest strength of the selected text. Personal Life and Career The selected book for this analysis is about leadership and how any individual can undertake such a responsibility. Having read and analyzed the text, I have realized that the concepts of openness, generosity, commitment, collaboration, and encouragement are essential for my leadership goals. It is necessary to complete leadership responsibilities without the de
Introduction Advertising and promotion campaigns are based on processes of memorizing and information retrieval, social learning, and personal attitudes. Many different types of information can be stored in memory as a result of exposure to a targeted ad and may exhibit different memory properties. A person’s motivation, ability, and opportunity to process will determine the intensity and direction of that process. For example, one motivational distinction for processing during ad exposure has been made between consumers who have ad evaluation goals and consumers who have brand evaluation goals. Consumers who view an ad with an ad aim, where they seek the entertainment value of an ad, may be more likely to direct their processing to executional characteristics of an ad. Two recent advertising campaigns were selected for analysis: the Guinness beer campaign and Fanta. Considerations and Observations Both advertisements are connected with beverages and drinks important for all people on the earth (see Appendix 1,2,). People cannot exist without water and the everyday consumption of beverages. Beer is one of the most popular drinks since ancient times attracted people in all countries (Fill, 1999). Fanta and lemonades have shorter history but are extremely popular today. Both advertisements are based on decoding ad encoding information. That is, a person may deeply think about, or be emotionally affected by, an ad but maybe focusing that attention on some aspect of the ad not directly related to the brand claims, such as the source or spokesperson of the ad (high-intensity and ad-directed processing). Consumers who view an ad with a brand evalua
Introduction Teen dating violence is a crucial topic for discussion in many organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Education, and the National Conference of State Legislatures. In the United States, millions of teenagers, both male and female, experience this type of violence annually. The urgency of this theme is also explained by the unequal distribution of maltreatment among minority groups. Another critical aspect of teen dating violence is its incredible prevalence in the most protected communities, which reveals frightening but, unfortunately, not surprising results (Chatterjee, 2019). Some people know how to resist violent behaviors and overcome traumas. In some cases, dating violence is hard to predict, and many studies aim at investigating its signs, extent, effects, and prevention programs. Human behavior is a complex issue, and the development of normal relationships depends on a variety of factors. In this paper, attention will be paid to violence during teen dates, its signs, and outcomes. Teen dating violence is a serious public problem that requires the improvement of the population awareness, the establishment of a safe environment, and the promotion of trust and respect. Adolescence and Teen Dates Adolescence is a significant period in the life of every person that is characterized by a number of changes, either emotional or physiological. From the point of view of social development, teenagers become open to romantic relationships, with its multiple forms, durations, and endings (Wincentak et al., 2017). At the same time, adolescence, also known as puberty time, leads to hormonal changes, the lack of behavioral control, and body re-shaping. Taking into consideration all these transformations and available opportunities, the question of their impact on human relationships cannot be neglected. There are many internal and external factors that influence social responsibilities. Unfortunately, romantic relationships are not always associated with positive emotions and love affairs. Sometimes, teen dates become the sources of conflicts and misunderstandings, resulting in violence and various harms (Wincentak et al., 2017). Young people are not always able to realize how to build serious relationships with each other and try different ways, following their principles, ideas, and observed examples. However, their experiences are usually poor and limited, and such problems as bullying and aggression determine the quality of teen interactions, and teen dating violence is a possible outcome. Definition of Teen Dating Violence Nowadays, there are many ways of how to organize a teen date and find a person for common activities and interests. However, when young people address a teen dating site, they can hardly think about violence or unpleasant emotions. It is normal to expect something new good and exciting from such meetings. Still, many authors and researchers underline the imp
Introduction Health and safety at the workplace are essential at every kind of manufacturing, especially if it presupposes the work with hazardous equipment or materials. The incident which took place at the Tin Metal Company should be considered in detail to understand the importance of health and safety at workplace, the necessity to meet the legal standards and assess the risks and hazards, and the needs for risk management. It is also important to check the range of powers and enforcement options available to EHPs and point to the most appropriate interventions which might be necessary for the company. The Importance of Health and Safety at Workplace Health and safety at workplace are important as they allow people make sure that they are not going to be injured because of careless attitude of the employers. When an employee comes to the manufacturing, he/she should make sure that his/her health and life are protected and nothing dangerous exists in the company. People work better when their rights are protected and employers can make sure that their workers are going to be healthy for a long time as human resources are really important for business success. Hazards and Risks In spite of the fact that there are a number of legal acts which state the norms of safety in the companies, there are many risks and hazards which cannot be eliminated, but which are still controlled. Having considered the case under discussion, the following risks should be pointed to, work with dangerous material without protection equipment, noise, and work with big sheets of metal, which may be not too heavy, but rather inconvenient to handle with. It is stated by the law that an employer is responsible for training during induction period (HSE 2006). That is why Mr. Burr is charged as well. Risk Management According to Health and safety matters for special education needs: Legal issues including risk assessment (HSE 2006) employer is responsible for risk assessment and explaining employees about the possible hazards. One of the main issues for the risk management is to predict the possible problems, inform the employees and make sure that the rules are followed. Risk management requirement is considered to be one of the issues in the legislative acts devoted to safety and health management at the workplace (Lewis & Sargeant 2004). Legislation There are six main legislative acts which regulate safety and health at the workplace: Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992 . In the relation to the case under discussion, it can be stated that the following issues are regulated by the law, the age of the trainee (16 years old) and responsibility, high level of noise, the work with dangerous material (metal sheets), and the cases of careless attitude to work (the sheet was moved to make the quicker access of the staff to canteen) as
There is no use denying the fact that the current age could be called the era of technology and scientific progress. The thing is that in the last several decade humanity has managed to achieve the progress that seemed impossible for the previous generations. Due to this very fact, a coherent society obtains new features every year. New inventions, discoveries, and technologies have a great impact on the everyday life of people making it easier and more productive. Thus, technologies that could help reduced people to increase the quality of their life and perform various functions and activities with a great level of efficiency become especially vital. Besides, it is possible to say that the shift of the priorities of society towards humanistic ones also influences how society develops That is why biotechnology also obtained a great stimulus for its development. Now, it is taken as the science that could help people with reduced abilities or some missing parts of the body to obtain the possibility to feel feelings connected with the functioning of these limbs. It is also obvious that it is closely connected with the functioning of the nervous system. That is why, it is possible to state the fact that nowadays, people with various defects can restore their limbs and perform various kinds of activity. Resting on these facts, it is possible to say that nowadays, the sphere of biotechnology could be described as rather perspective. It could be taken as the science that is comprised of the main aspects of biology and basic principles of functioning of various technologies (“What is Biotechnology?”.para. 2). Thus, the combination of such powerful and important sciences leads to the appearance of a great number of various opportunities for people. Nevertheless, according to Phillips and Ilcan, this very sector could provide hope for people with various disabilities because of a great number of researches and successes connected with the reattaching of lost limbs (106). The most important thing is that biotechnology does not simply aim at creating some complicated artificial limbs. However, the idea to restore the feelings connected with the functioning of some lost parts of the body is quite topical now. Besides, it should also be said that the modern level achieved by biotechnologists and biologists could be taken as quite acceptable for the accomplishment of tasks like that. According to the l
Introduction Ethics are an unwritten code. They are believed to be imprinted in the core of men, and are a guide in choosing to do the right or wrong thing. They are associated with our conscience, which guides everyone, such that when one is doing or has done something wrong, one is bound to feel guilty. Liberation as seen in the bible and the church The book, The Living Justice, talks about the Bible and the many encounters God had with the people of Israel. This was his chosen people, but their lives were not always smooth. They were generations that rose from the house of Joseph and his twelve brothers. The brothers came to Egypt in search of grain and water, in the time of drought. They were welcomed by their brother, Joseph, whom they had sold to foreigners, who were passing through their father’s lands. Joseph had then been promoted for his good works through the grace of God, to become Pharaoh’s right hand man. The household of Jacob continued to grow in Egypt, and the Egyptians became wary of their numbers, and they were taken as slaves. During their time as slaves, they were mistreated. When the worst came to the worst, and their population had grown beyond proportions, Pharaoh gave an order to have all the newborn males killed so that he could reduce the possibility of having Egyptians being toppled by the Israelites (Jones 121). In the end, God heard their cry and selected Moses to liberate them. He had been brought up with Pharaoh, as his brother, but he had to rise against him. He asked Pharaoh to let the Israelites go, but Pharaoh was adamant and he refused. God then brought upon the Egyptians, the ten plagues that saw them suffer. The final plague, the death of all the Egyptian first borns was the last stroke and Pharaoh finally let up, and decided to let them go. This shows that God is just and powerful. He fought the battle for the Israelites; they were weak and oppressed. They had lost hope, and He delivered them from the Land of slavery. Similarly, the church is portrayed as a savior. It is depicted, in several occasions, to come up to to the help of those that are in need and oppressed. For instance, many health care facilities sprouted from the charitable works of the church. They also provide trained personnel and subsidized or free treatment. Secondly, many schools have been set up by churches to help educate the less fortunate, either for free or at subsidized prices. Thirdly, the church has been seen to come to the aid of those that are dominated over. For instance, they care for the orphans, widows, widowers, the sick and other less privileged people. They counsel them, give them shelter and offer any other service they may require. The people who mainly offer services in the church are the laymen in the church, nuns, brothers and sisters. The brethren can also volunteer to offer their services. Churches are also involved in the building of children homes and other forms of shelter for the less fortunate. This, therefore, shows that the church tries t
The global business industry has made use of many employees from different countries. It is not uncommon when a country of lower economic development produces goods for a nation that is well established and the economy is high. This is the case with Bangladesh made products that are shipped all over the world, including Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain and Ireland. The garment industry is particularly a developing field that has seen a great demand in the past decades. The unfortunate part is that the conditions of work are gruesome, unequal and unsafe. The two episodes that took place in Bangladesh, a fire in 2012 and a factory collapse in 2013 are an example of atrocious work conditions, which are below any standard. The reason for these situations is that the government and the industry focuses too much on the financial gain and the end result, without taking proper care of the people that make all the difference in the success of the businesses. The fire of 2012 was one that could have been avoided, and the proper procedures of fire safety and evacuation were not followed. During the meeting, after work, the fire started and was first said to be an electrical problem but was later thought to be purposefully started, and could be considered arson. The fire broke out on the ground floor and was spreading very fast because of the many garments that were around the factory. It was later said that the fire exits were too narrow, the amount of fire escape routes was insufficient for proper evacuation, and the location of stairs was such that people would have to go through the ground floor engulfed with fire. All these factors led to the inability of escape or proper fire fighting procedures, and it was only after 17 hours of battling the flames that firefighters could put the flames out. It was estimated that 117 people lost their lives and almost 200 people were injured in the fire. Because of poor emergency procedures and building layout people had to jump from windows and some climbed the roof, which has saved their lives ( Fatal Fire in Bangladesh Highlights the Dangers Facing Garment Workers , 2012). The response from the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was very active, as she was shocked and could not believe that this really took place. She was the one who proposed the theory of the fire started by someone’s deliberate sabotage activity but it was later discarded. One of the major companies involved in the industry is Wal-Mart and so, it has been making strict policies about the safety of employees, as well as it had cut several ties to companies that were made partners through improper activities. The people at the location of the fire were protesting and it is possible to see why, as the working conditions are very poor. It is understandable that the economics, market value and differences between products and s
The American judicial system is perceived as one of the most independent judicial systems around the world. However, there are factors which negatively influence the operations of the judiciary in exercising legal matters. In this essay, I will explore why I believe the independence of the American judicial system is compromised. The fact that federal judges are approved by senate after being nominated by the president puts at stake the independence of the American judicial system and the conduct of its judges. This largely discredits the selection of federal court judges as the process of selection may not be transparent and may even take a political dimension. Moreover, approval of judges by senate (after appointment by the president) means that the executive arm of government exercises control over the judiciary. This puts into question the ability of the judicial system to exist independently (O’Connor and Sabato, 200). For example, an election petition by Algore, challenging the re-election of George Bush, was shot down in unclear circumstances perceived to be politically instigated. In addition, O’Connor and Sabato use Hamilton’s quote to emphasize the vulnerability of the Judiciary. They suggest that the American Judicial System “neither has the power of the sword nor the power of the purse” (O’Connor and Sabato, 330). This jeopardizes formulation and implementation of policies. According to O’Connor and Sabato, federal court judges are appointed in a political process and are never subjected to voter approval. They can only be removed from office by impeachment. Certainly, impeachment of a judge who is biased is almost impossible (O’Connor and Sabato, 302). This instills doubt on the ability of the American judicial system to exercise judicial matters independently. When one critically analyzes the profile of federal court judges, it is clear majority have held political offices, for example positions of prosecutor and campaign strategist. The profiles of these judges influence how they vote on judicial matters. Therefore, the voting process may be influenced by extralegal factors including political influence, corruption, attitude, public opinion and the ideologies held by judges (O’Connor and Sabato, 245). The influence of judges by factors mentioned above means that judges are unable to exercise impartial judgement. Since there is lack of independence in the American judicial system as explained above, it is important to subject federal court judges to approval by the public. This should apply to the whole judicial system including state courts