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Introduction The following analysis presents an argument about Christianity and its position concerning the various faith bases available in the USA. Faith bases that exist in the United States include, but not limited to Islamic, Hindu, Christianity, and Buddhism. It is important to understand the concept of religious pluralism in order to give a detailed account on Christianity and its views concerning other religious bases in America. Overview The concept of religious pluralism concerns interfaith dialogue that takes place between members of different faith bases. This is done to reduce religious conflicts and to arrive at a common and mutual objective. In fact, this mutual objective cannot be met easily when different religious members fail to adopt universalism . By adopting particularism stand, different faith bases fail to agree on a common goal since every group only cares for its own. In fact, this is what fuels religious conflicts in the United States, especially the conflict between Christians and Muslims. It is difficult to achieve the goals of the interfaith dialogue because each group holds a completely different view. For instance, Christians maintain a firm position that salvation can only received in their religion. Christian Views Christianity disregards the teaching of other faith bases in the United States, and this makes it hard to reconcile different religions so as to avoid conflicts. Some Christians have disregarded the concept of religious pluralism, arguing that the interfaith dialogue concept contradicts their religious doctrines. These Christian groups do not hold to the teaching that all forms of religious bases are true. They strongly believe that this idea is not only illogical, but also contradicting. However, some Christians hold to the idea that it is possible to get truth values among other faith bases in the United States. Even though, there is a possibility that God might have reached the other faith bases through other means, Christians should respect to other religious members. In fact, the belief of Christians that their religion is more perfect than others and it is the only way where truth originates has been highly criticized by the Islamic Quran. This is widely supported by the Islamic view that someone can only embrace salvation as a guide, when he/she accepts to join Christianity. Muslims hold to the strong belief that they can cooperate with their Christian neighbors, but not on matters of theological debates. Moreover, Christians have never supported the spread of Christianity through conquest. Muslim rule of conquest is an indirect way of converting people to Islam. Though, Muslims believe that war is used as a method of putting land to be under the Islamic territorial rule, but the subjects are free to join a religion of their choice. This is an indirect way of religious coercion to convert to another faith. The conquest a
Introduction In the recent past, tremendous changes in the business environment have occasioned employee mobility in an unprecedented manner. This can be attributed to a number of factors. For example, economic globalization has availed limitless and very attractive opportunities for employees with the intention of optimizing their career goals and objectives within the shortest time possible. In view of the danger of losing their most prized asset (human resource), employers have devised strategies geared towards motivating and encouraging employees to retain their current jobs in the organization. This report provides a literature review on employee retention. In order to achieve this goal, the research paper considers conceptual models and systems under utilization by companies and organizations. Literature review Considering the massive losses experienced by organizations, Fitz-ens (1997, p. 3) emphasizes the need for organizations to embrace strategies and models that would motivate employees. According to Howart (2010, p. 2), underpayment and strained relationship with the management team coupled with unclear responsibilities and poor working conditions have been cited as some of the factors that make employees to consider leaving their jobs. To this end, an array of models has been put in practice by many organizations with mixed success rates. Using the Herzberg theory, Quaero Company embarked on improvement of its communication system and the development of flexible work schedules thereby resulting in retention of its talented and experienced employees in the face of increasing competition in the industry (Mitchelman, 2003, para. 15). Provision of fairness and proper climate, as stipulated in the equity theory, is imperative in ensuring that employees realize their optimal potential as a requirement particularly when applying the Maslow hierarchy concept in the United States (Kreitner & Kinicki, 1998, p. 54). The realization of the importance of human resources based on the training and support programs offered to them is crucial in improving organizational performance. The desire to apply integrative models in enhancing the commitment and motivation in the workforce is rife owing to changing trends in the business climate (Meyer et al 2004, p. 995). Kreitner and Kinicki (1998, p. 67) and Meyer et al (2004, p. 998) have asserted the importance of understandi
The United States of America president is elected through a popular and electoral vote. The popular vote is cast by all willing adult registered voters throughout the country. The voters also choose the electors who will vote in the Electoral College on the day of the presidential general election. Not all states though participate in the Electoral College. The system does not cater to citizens in United States territories like Guam, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands (Kuroda, p. 14). The quadrennial United States presidential election was held on November 4, 2008, where Democratic candidate senator Barrack Obama defeated the Republican candidate senator John McCain based on popular votes as well as the projected electoral vote. Their running mates were Delaware senator Joe Biden and the Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin. The electoral vote will be held on December 15, 2008, where the selected electors from fi
Abstract Gender and body art (tattoos) have been shown to influence human behaviour, especially in teenagers. The present study examined whether tattoos and gender influenced the participants’ sensation-seeking attitudes as measured by the SSS-V subscales. It tested the hypothesis that males with tattoos have a higher propensity towards sensation-seeking than other groups. Using independent (between-subjects) design, a sample of forty-six participants (26 females and 20 males) drawn from the University of Gloucestershire student population completed the SSS-V questionnaire. The results indicated a significant interaction (concerning sensation-seeking) between gender and having tattoos. In particular, the main effect of ‘tattoos’ on sensation seeking attitudes was greater than that of participants with no body art. Additionally, males reported higher sensation-seeking behaviour than female participants. The results give important insights into the role of body art and gender in shaping sensation-seeking attitudes. Introduction Overview of the Topic (DV) Sensation seeking is a personality trait diagnosed in people willing to take various risks to experience novel sensations or intense arousal (Zuckerman 1994). It is measured by a questionnaire, called the SSS-V, that evaluates four aspects of sensation seeking, namely, “thrill and adventure seeking, experience-seeking, disinhibition, and boredom susceptibility” (Zuckerman 1994, p. 27). Sensation seeking is linked to several biological, social, and psychological causal variables that affect individual behaviour and perspectives (Zuckerman, 1979). Sensation seekers often display various norm-breaking behaviours, such as su
Abstract The main purpose of this experiment was to identify organisms that cause infection of the urinary tract and to prescribe effective antibiotics that the organism could not resistant. The selected methods in this experiment include Gram stain, spot test, biochemical testing, sensitive plate set up, reading biochemical testing and reading sensitive plate set up. The results of the experiment indicate presence of pathogens responsible for urinary tract infection mainly staphylococcus aureus as well asserting the patient’s sensibility certain antibiotics. These antibiotics included Flucloxicillin Fox 10, Vancomycin Va 5, PencillinP.05 and Clindamycin. Aim The aim of this experiment is to identify the pathogen responsible for Urinary Tract Infection in the patient and to prescribe suitable medication for the condition. Standard microbiology techniques will be employed to establish the most appropriate measure to address the patient’s condition. Introduction According to Mayo Clinic Staff (2010), urinary tract infection starts in the urinary system. The Kidneys, bladder and urethra form the urinary system. This system can become infected, but most infections involve the bladder and the urethra, which form the lower urinary system. Microbiologists can confirm a urinary tract infection by testing a patient’s tissue sample to identify the microorganism responsible. This experiment will employ some tests including agar streaking and differential split agar plate, which isolates and differentiate the bacteria responsible for urinary tract infection (Friedman et al. 1991). Strain testing that involves performing biochemical testing and colony morphology and gram stain to identify responsible organism (Mortensen 2009). Antibiotic sensitivity testing that includes setting up of sensitivity plates (Dennis Guttmann 1963).These tests are done to ascertain the degree of sensitivity or resistance of organism isolated from patient’s tissue sample to an appropriate variety of antibiotic drugs. Method The first test conducted was the Gram stain test. A single drop of saline was dropped onto a slide, after which a single colony was selected and immersified in saline then spread over the 1.5-centimeter slide. The slide was air dried, then heated and finally allowed to cool. Three to four drops of 1% crystal violet was added to the smear and left to stand for 30 seconds. Before the smear could dry, it was rinsed with distilled water and Gram’s iodine added. After 30 seconds, it was rinsed with 95% ethanol until the run-off was colorless. Safranin, was added and left to stand for 30 seconds. The slide was dried by gently blotting it on paper towel. It was examined under a compound microscope using 100X oil immersion objective to identify individual microorganisms. Two biochemical tests were conducted to validate bacterial identification. First, was the test to validate oxidase positive bacteria, where an oxidase strip was touched to a loopful of bacteria. The other test was the microbact 12A strip, where a bacterial suspension was made by picking 1
Contracts are legally binding agreements that regulate relationships between two parties, which are called an offeree and an offeror. A contract cannot exist without four features, including an offer, an acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations. The present paper aims at providing specific instructions concerning the establishment of legal relationships between Simon and Kim. The instructions include requirements of a binding contract under UK law and discussion about whether Simon can make the contract conditional upon Kim passing her final legal exams. The present paper provides in-depth information about all the required sections of a contract and concludes with a brief summary of central considerations. Offer The offer is the first integral part of any contract that includes clear information about the proposed conditions. A contract can be bilateral, which is a promise made in return for a promise, or unilateral, which is a promise made in return for the completion of a specified act (Adams, 2018, p. 64). A legally binding offer is to include clearly stated terms, confirm the intention
Background Obesity is a common issue that is reflected in the excess weight that affects an individuals’ health by resulting in comorbidities, such as sleep apnoea, heart disease or others. The statistics for the Hong Kong population presented in the Appendix as Figure 1 suggests that one in four individuals suffers from obesity, which is provided by the Hong Kong government. Studies by Bhat, Verma, Pant, and Singh Marwaha (2019), Caldwell et al. (2009), Cao et al. (2019), Causse, Chua, and Rémy (2019) and show that pilots are especially vulnerable to developing obesity, and Cheng et al. (2016) suggest that behavioural change is the most feasible strategy of sustainable weight management. If the pilots have an abnormal BMI, waist and neck measurements, the clinic usually sends them for additional tests, and if the issue is not managed appropriately, the pilots can be grounded for three months or get suspended. Also, in her article Blakemore (2018) discusses the issue of doctors not sending their patients for further evaluations if they are obese providing an understanding of a need to develop a clear guideline for clinicians and nurses. Despite the evidence supporting behavioural change and behavioural change for weight loss, many medical professionals fail to refer their patients to appropriate specialist that would help them manage their weight. Identified Patient Problem and Practice Gap The number of people in Hong Kong who suffer from obesity is 25% while de Souza Palmiera and Marqueze (2016) report that more than 50% of pilots are overweight and out of them, approximately 14% are diagnosed with obesity. Hence, this is an increasing problem both for the general population and for pilots who depend on good health to be able to renew their license and continue working in aviation, since the regulations in this field are stringent. The health promotion model (HPM) and the Donabedian’s model are used to structure the nutrition and physical activity elements of this intervention. A common problem is the inability to adjust personal lifestyle to the requirements of the job. The examined pilots were interviewed to evaluate their perspective on why they gained weight and most report the irregular work hours, time zone changes, frequent stays in hotels, and work-related stress as the main reasons they are unable to sustain a healthy diet. This is consistent with the reports of scholars such as Gupta, Coates, Dorrian, and Banks (2018), Lord, and Conlon (2018) and Nicole et al. (2019) with specific emphasis on shift work, identified by Gupta et al. (2018) as the main issue contributing to excess weight gain. Additionally, most pilots report a lack of physical activity, both when working and on the weekends, which is also a result of their work. Another practice gap is the lack of knowledge of staff members that is necessary to manage obesity. This is an essential component since under the current protocols; the Aviation Medical Examiners have to send the pilots undergoing a routine examination
The sources of power in this case The real sources of power, in this case, were the owners of the teams i.e. Dallas Cowboys (Tex Schramm) and the owner of L.A Rams in conjunction with Rozelle. The three influential persons were key in pressuring the feuding camps into coming to amicable agreements. The three persons also held the authority in discussions regarding the NFL and AFL merger. How did power issues affect the NFL-AFL merger process? Power issues affected both the NFL and AFL as both parties spent a lot of time and money trying to woo college players to play in their leagues. The power issues also affected the credibility of both leagues as the power wrangles continued. In order to woo the players, both leagues engaged in all sorts of tactics that even seemed unethical in order to get players to play in the leagues. Such tactics involved buying players expensive cars and babysitting them to the extent that they limited the communication between them and their parents and next of kin. All this continued to happen as profits from American football increased. The rivalry between the NFL and AFL leagues resulted in increase in players salaries in both leagues and which in turn affected the mentioned leagues financially. The NFL viewed AFL league as an inferior one when it was formed, but the AFL teams started stealing college players from NFL and this grabbed headlines in various newspapers in the United States (Slack, 2008). Examples of how personal and organizational power can assist or hurt goal achievement, in this case the NFL-AFL merger Competition between the two leagues proved to be advantageous to players as their wages increased exponentially. An example of this is how both leagues reported spending 25 million dollars in signatures alone for college players and the starting salary for these players was reported to be more than 400 thousand dollars. This rivalry made AFL to lure more players with higher wages it even reported to have signed a deal with NBC in the year 1964 to a tune of 36 million dollar. The disadvantages brought about by the rivalry resulted in exorbitant wages for these new players which proved to be too much for the teams in those leagues. This strained the teams financially and also in terms of credibility. The public perceived the feud could get out of control and result in physical harm of both players and managers involved as manifested in the physical altercation between the scouts (Slack, 2008). Why did the merger’s conspirators choose to talk to Lamar Hunt instead of the AFL commissioner? Lamar Hunt was respected by his peers and was the owner of Kansas City Chiefs. He was able to caught up with NFL conservatism by forming his own league i.e. AFL and this turn out to be successful as compared to it rival league, the NFL at that time.. Lamar was not only a visionary leader in the United State but was also modest. He had a track record of getting things done (Slack, 2008). Reference Slack,
In this paper I discuss Murasaki Shicubus “The Tale of Genji”, analyzing close relationships between Buddhism and Japanese literature, and showing how the main principles of this religion are reflected in the novel. In particular, I explore the behavior of the main character Genji, analyzing how the religion influences his relationships with other people. Then, I discuss, how Buddhism affects his relations with women, in general and Lady Murasaki in particular. I will also analyze the morality or immorality of the main character within the context of Buddhist values, asking how the religion might validate his behavior. The main thesis is that the main character evolves with time passing, this genesis is mostly connected with the realization of his sins and mistakes. It is necessary to show in what way Genji changes and how the author illustrates this change in the novel. In addition to that, I should describe the way in which the main character realizes his mistake, whether it is regret, repentance, or humility. It is of the crucial importance to answer the question, why the main character never does become a monk, and what ties him to the mundane world. The conflict between his intention to leave the world and his desire to retain the memories of Murasaki is the key issue of the analysis. In this paper, I explore the underlying reasons of this conflict, and show it manifests itself. As we have already mentioned in the thesis, we should discuss the behavior of the main character in terms of Buddhist princ
The scientific Method as it Applies in Economics The scientific method in economics involves research. Research is vital as it enables economists to find values of various economic aspects. There are five distinct stages of scientific method in economics.   * One has to ask a question. There must be a question to think about a hypothesis.   * One has to perform background Research Hypothesis. This may be done in the lab or through natural knowledge, for instance social science knowledge in geography or history.   * One has to test the hypothesis. There are steps to be followed in doing this, as we shall later see.   * Analysis/Conclusion Report Results. After writing the hypothesis and researching on it, the appropriate conclusion is made. Economic Assumptions made in scientific methods All factors must remain constant (ceteris paribus) Econometrics Econometrics refers to the application of mathematics, statistics, and information technology in economic data. An example of a model in econometrics is Such a model may be tested for statistical significance. Econometrics may be applied in different areas. It may be applied in setting prices for goods and services, calculating minimum wages that should be paid to workers, calculating gross domestic product and the national income or inflation levels. However, to apply effectively, econometrics must be based on facts so that it may not mislead. Classical Political Economy This approach is the first modern thought in economics. In this approach, prices relate to the restoration of the conditions of commodities production. Classical economists believe that free markets regulate themselves with an invisible hand that drives them. Neoclassical Economics Neoclassical economics refers to approaches that focus on the specification of prices, income distributions, and output in markets by forces in supply and demand. Prices in this economy relate to the optimal allocation of a set of endowed prices among and