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How to Create RBS Total Rewards Map Royal Bank of Scotland offers a wide range of rewards in order to ensure that they maintain their employees’ morale. The firm has embraced Total Employee Reward concept in order to ensure that they give their workers as many benefits as they deserve. The benefits are both financial and nonfinancial. However, it is important to note that sometimes it may not be easy to be perfect. Inasmuch as RBS has made an effort to ensure that it offers its employees a wide range of benefits, it only fair to believe that there are some areas that the management did not give proper attention to when developing the reward program. Sometimes the ignored part of the reward is what a given group of employees need the most. For this reason, it is important for this firm to ensure that its reward program is as comprehensive as possible, taking into consideration the varied needs of its employees. In order to identify the possible gaps in its current reward system, it is necessary to create the RBS Total Rewards Map. This map will identify what RBS is currently offering to its employees and what it could have ignored in its initial programs. This map will simplify the process of identifying what the firm has in its current portfolio and the approach in which it is offered. It may also help in determining how the current programs can be adjusted to meet the changing needs of its employees from time to time. The following figure shows a possible map that can be used by the management of RBS to identify the gaps in its current reward system. Figure 1: RBS Total Rewards Map As shown in the map shown above, the management of RBS will need to classify its benefits. The map developed above has identified five main areas of benefits. The first area is learning and development. The management should review its current programs in order to determine if it is offering benefits that can enhance employees’ learning and development. So far, it may be true to state that this firm has been successful in this area. The second group includes issues related to the work environment. Under this category, it is evident that this firm has done its best, but ignored the relevance of diversity in the workplace. RBS is operating in the global market (Mathas 2014, p. 11). Its reward programs do not capture how the workplace environment should be integrated and diversity is used as a strength, not a dividing factor. This is one area that the management should consider next time it will be reviewing its reward programs. Compensatory rewards fall in the third group in this map. RBS has an elaborate program that covers various types of compensation to its employees. However, analysis of their reward system reveals that it does not have annual incentives for its employees. As Heneman (2007, p. 14) observes, many firms are now considering giving their employees annual incentives as a way of motivating them in order to act in a given manner. RBS should also find a way of giving its employees annual incentives as a way of appre
Introduction Team spirit and motivation are two critical factors that define the ability of a firm to achieve success in the market. According to Baporikar (2018), successful firms understand the fact that human resource should remain motivated to enhance its productivity. The lack of motivation is a sign that the management is failing to meet the basic needs of its employees. On the other hand, lack of team spirit is a sign that the firm is lacking a platform for resolving conflicts to ensure that possible differences can be addressed. In the current competitive business environment, there is need to ensure that that workers are offered a perfect environment for them to explore their talents as a way of promoting creativity. Team spirit makes it possible for them to work as a unit in addressing the challenges that might exist in the market. In this paper, the researcher seeks to apply the concept of organizational development to address the two issues that affect employees of this company. Organizational Development Phases The concept of organizational development has emerged as a powerful tool that firms use to address challenges they face systematically. When faced with the challenge such as the one that has been identified, which affects employees’ productivity, this concept can be used to find a lasting solution that would promote teamwork and motivation. The organizational development identifies various steps that should be taken to address a specific issue. This section will use this model to address the issue that this firm faces. Entry The initial phase of organizational development, also known as the entry phase, is the stage that the management appreciates the fact that a problem exist that requires an urgent solution. Baporikar (2018) explains that at this stage, the management may notice that events at the company are not going as per the set goals or a lot of money or time is used contrary to what had been set previously. In this case, it has been identified that there is lack of motivation and teamwork among employees.
Literature Review The problems of the modern day cyber security are as urgent as never before. With enterprises relying on computer and internet networks more and more often, IT security faces a significant number of issues. Researchers determine the nature of such problems in different ways. For example, Grau and Kennedy (2014) define such problems as “common threats faced today, such as malware, physical attacks, social engineering, social media, misuse, errors, and environmental effects” (p. 53). Moreover, the problems are approached from the perspective of their relation to different strata of society (e. g. citizens, governments, banks, and key infrastructures). The authors then note that the problems are caused by various “actors.” These are “the criminal,” “the hactivist,” and “the nation-state” (Grau and Kennedy 2014, p. 54). Based on these findings, authors present the current trends and trends that are in development as of now. There are six current trends of interest. Firstly, the man-in-the-browser attacks, which are characterized by the criminal’s attempting to emulate a believable browser experience to gather information on security details (logins, passwords, etc.). Secondly, the ransomware is emerging; it is a malware that is embedded in the operational system as an anti-virus or any other type of malware protecting software. The goal of this malware is also to gather sensitive or compromising data. The third trend is the development of polymorphisms. This is a sophisticated malware that is generated for each user while remaining equal functionality-wise. Remaining trends drawn out by the authors include other types of malware (package exploit kits, new-generation botnets) and methods of causing network malfunctions (DDoS) Other researchers focus on different topics; some may argue that these subjects are based on more general problems. Chin, Kaplan and Weinberg (2014) concentrate on the general problems that the current cybersecurity units face. These include insufficient cyberattacks protection, minimal efforts of improving cyber security in various institutions, and low engagement of senior leaders of public and private institutions in the problems of cyber security. Another article by Tisdale (2015) suggests that, despite the widespread problems which seem to take over the cybersecurity efforts, it is wrong to approach the solution search in technical, and information technology connected way. Instead, Tisdale argues, recent researches in cyber security call for a “comprehensive approach that considers business objectives, governance, and risk management along with organizational psychology and other factors such as those described in the Clinger-Cohen Act” (p. 191). Thus, the trends may be perceived in different ways and via different approaches. Some argue that the cyber security efforts must be focused on fighting off the new-generation malware developed en masse by various criminals and criminal collectives across
The Oxford online dictionary (2009) defines ‘Stereotype’ as “a preconceived and over-simplified idea of the characteristics which typify a person or thing”. Stereotypes have always existed since the formation of first human societies. This essay examines the cause and effects of stereotypes. The reasons why humans resort to stereotyping are many. Social scientists have long theorized that humans try to breakdown complex situations into smaller simplified parts to help them cope with the situation better. Humans tend to categorize objects, people and events in simplified categories for the ease of responding to them when the situation so demands. Stereotypes are sometimes used as tools to modify the child’s behavior more as case to discipline the child than any real intent at prejudicing their minds. For example, the parents or elders may tell scary stories of demons and monsters to keep the child quiet. The natural fear of darkness is often accentuated in such stories and the ‘demons’ take the form of darkness which results in painting the picture of black demons. This mental imagery slowly gets transplanted and the child may end up associating demons with anyone possessing a dark complexion. Others with outright racist tendencies deliberately instill scary stories concerning a particular race to harbor division and exclusivity. Thus not too long ago, a black man was associated with sloth, evil and the devil. The effect of such stereotypes has led in the past to actual treatment of African-Americans as slaves, sub-humans and curtailment of their human rights. The effect also, brought forth the civil rights movement and affirmative action. Islamic leaders have held that other than the ‘people of the book’, all other races were infidels, who if not converted to Islam could be exterminated. This stereotype resulted in some of the worst carnages of human history. Likewise, the stereotyping that all Muslims are Jehadis by some of the Christian world has led to serious divisions and socio-political problems the world over. Stereot
Whether classic or modern, the power of tragedy still works to capture our imaginations with unforgettable stories and biting social commentary. According to Aristotle, every tragedy is structured around three key events. These include hamartia, anagnorisis and peripeteia. Hamartia is commonly referred to today as a tragic flaw (“Aristotle”, 1998). It is the concept that a noble man will fall as a result of some inherent flawed portion of his character that causes him to make a particular mistake in judgment. This behavior or mistake will be the actual cause of his ruin. The eventual clarity of perception, when he realizes his mistake, is what is referred to as anagnorisis. In Aristotelian terms, this word translates to mean recognition (“Aristotle”, 1998). This epiphany can reveal not only the true role of the protagonist in the wrongs occurring, but also the true nature of the characters around them. This concept leads naturally into the third element, that of peripeteia. Literally translated, the word means something akin to a sudden reversal based upon logic and intellect (“Aristotle”, 1998). It refers to a situation in which the hero ultimately loses as a result of this mistake, his fortunes are reversed from what they should have been. Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest presents a classic tragedy in that it features a main character who uses insanity to make sense of his world, but is tragically destroyed by the powers of the old regime he served to bring down. McMurphy emerges as a tragic hero in that he is excessively proud of his own cleverness. However, he is considered an anti-hero because he doesn’t really possess any abundance of traditional heroic characteristics, but ends up dying to defend justice. “The typical hero is a weakling. The only way he can escape from the anxiety which plagues him is through a compulsive design. He ‘loves’ this plan, and he compels others to fit into it. His concern for them is not benevolent; it is narcissistic (Malin 441). It is clear from the beginning of the story that McMurphy successfully feigns insanity to escape the hard work at the Pendleton Work Farm, “Don’t overlook the possibility that this man might be feigning psychosis to escape the drudgery of the work farm” (Kesey 46). However, he discovers the insane truth of the ward and Nurse Ratched’s controlling influence over it when he tries, but fails, to follow her rules. The reader knows McMurphy is faking his insanity because he only displays himself as insane around certain people, but displays humane actions such as helping Bromden ‘grow’: “I want to know can you promise to
Experiences in life can be a painful and wisdom is to learn from our previous mistakes and to avoid them in future. Ken was a kind of guy you would love to hang out with, he was full of life. Suddenly Ken lost interest in life and alcoholism took centre stage, he started taking alcohol daily because of various reasons like he wanted to relieve stress of his marriage and abusing alcohol. Ken was a favorite colleague at the place of work. Alcohol started affecting his health; he could not take food when sober. He missed coming to work affecting his day to day activities, and his behavior changed from being the gentleman he was to some ragged person. Ken lost it, and everything fell apart, from his marriage; his wife Cindy filed for a divorce and sole custody of his two children, he was laid off and this predicament made him worse off than he was. It saddened my heart to see Ken get wasted, he become emaciated and lost hope in life. I was the only family he had and he had to move in with me in my apartment. Ken would find it difficult to make eye contact and would withdraw in a room and be alone. He started behaving like a baby sulking if he doesn’t get his way, all this time I tried talking to him to register in a rehabilitation centre but to no avail. He started lying, stealing and this made me upset because I couldn’t take it anymore. I was beyond breaking point and I had to do something One rainy evening I was watching a TV show and there was a lady narrating how drug abuse has caused her marriage, I was shedding tears not realizing my friend was also in the room. Ken got very emotional as he who at the very bottom. Ken had nothing and he was willing to try anything to put his life back together. For the first time after so many months Ken went to bed sober. We talked about the choices he had; either to choose to live, or choose to die. He chose to live. Alcoholism is the most serious form of alcohol abuse. Once the drinker reaches Ken’s stage, serious treatment should be considered. We enrolled in a rehabilitation center for three months, the first step was for Ken to apologize to all his friends and family members for any harm he had done and it was very painful to watch him apologize to his family. Am praying that his family will find it in their heart to forgive him. He was introduced to a sponsor, a person who was an alcoholic but has sobered up, it to mentor and walk with him .lastly he joined an Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) program that helped him in his recovery. More people are dying of alcohol related deaths, families are disintegrating and the society is loosing morale standing because of alcoholism and it clearly shows the harmful effect of alcohol to an individual and a country as a whole. Alcohol is a delicate subject, because you are affected emotionally, financially, seeing your loved one struggle with the ogre of alcoholism, or you are infect
Introduction Polygamy is a form of marriage whereby more than two parties are involved. Polygamy occurs in three forms. When a man marries more than one wife simultaneously, this is referred to as polygyny. If a woman is married to more than one man, this is polyandry. In other cases, a family may consist of multiple husbands and wives. This is termed as group marriage. The three forms of polygamy have been found in many communities but the most common form is polygyny. Polygyny is allowed in many societies where it is termed as a normal activity. In many traditional societies, polygamy was highly valued because increase in the number of wives led to large numbers of children. Having many children was a mark of prestige in many societies and people with large families were regarded as a rich. However polygamy has negative effects on the society. Polygyny affects the economy of the society as well as the socialization process (Geldart 104). In Canada, polygamy has been banned by the law. The laws of the country prohibit the practice of having more than one spouse. People who go against the law are imprisoned for five years according to the constitution of the country. The country has not been in a position to successfully prosecute the practice of polygamy for a long period of time. In addition to this, the country has not kept records about the number of people who engage in the practice. The practice was common among the founding members of the Mormons, the church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. The first Mormons to visit Canada came from the United States in the year 1988. Followers of this faith allowed the devoted male members to marry more than one wives. The laws against polygamy in Canada came as a result of this and the government wanted the practice to come to an end. During this period, the prime minister in Canada
Ladies and gentlemen, my fellow classmates and fellow citizens at large, extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. It is an awesome opportunity for me to talk about an issue as serious as the First Amendment in the greatest constitution of all time, the constitution of our country, the United States of America. Our founding fathers made sacrifices and did us proud by bequeathing us a stable and sound constitution. Thomas Jefferson, in his contribution to the American peoples, ensured that there were various protection rights for the citizens, and one of the greatest that he ensured was enshrined in our constitution was the First Amendment which protected free speech and free religious exercise. (Tom Head) According to the constitution, the First Amendment is part of the United States Bill of rights that was put in place due to the advocation of the anti-federalists who wanted the powers of the federal government to be minimized, and it states that, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” (Tom Head) The First Amendment, therefore, effectively protects the right to freedom of speech and religion, but there are exceptions to this, situations where the freedom of speech may be curtailed and include obscenity cases, child pornography, control of commercial speech, cases of copyright and property rights. It is against this background of the possibility of limiting freedom of speech that Newt bases his argument on, and the reason most relevant for his case is a restriction of speech for protection against possible violence against innocent people, ban on hate speech, and defamation. (Wikipedia). All these generally contribute to terrorism or are tools used by terrorists. Newt is not interested in the limitation of freedom of speech for the sake of it but is only interested in its application against the terrorists. By the time the First Amendment was drafted, the terrorism cases were not as serious as they are currently, and that is why it is necessary to look at the matter more seriously. The main concern of this limitation on freedom of speech is how it will be implemented and the innocent people it will affect. In the constitution, the government is allowed to control the content of free speech in some circumstances which are justifiable and for the good of the citizens. According to Justice Murphy, freedom of speech cannot be unlimited all the time in all situations; there are some kinds of speech which when punished, is no
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of computer technology that focuses on the development of advanced or complex machines that can react and work like human beings. In the recent past, people have managed to produce systems that are able to think and complete a wide range of roles. The implementation of AI is a concept aimed at supporting the production of technologies that can learn, respond, and behave like humans. Although AI is a great technology that allows human beings to complete risk and complex functions within a short time and promote economic development, this paper explains why there is a need for societies to strike a balance between their unique abilities and the potential challenges associated with it. Allowing AI to Control Human Life: Arguments All forms of human civilization are attributable to the application of emerging knowledge and ideas. Shabbir and Anwer indicate that the main purpose of AI is to revolutionize computer functions and allowing them to complete sophisticated responsibilities, such as problem-solving, learning, and reasoning (3). Using superior programming, mathematics, and computer science, AI makes it possible for machines to replicate most of the human cognitive abilities. Consequently, people can allow AI to support error reduction whenever undertaking different multifarious activities, such as space exploration and undersea investigations. The application of AI is necessary since it makes it possible for people to pursue difficult assignments or functions. Machine learning makes it possible for human beings to create robots that can enhance mining operations and discovery missions. They can also complete demanding tasks in unforgiving environments, such as war zones (Scherer 361). This is something possible since machines guided by AI will not get fatigued or break down. During natural disasters and war times, human beings can rely on the power of AI to evacuate victims, deliver food supplies, and detonate bombs. Since the global economy has become technology-based, it is a reality that people cannot perform most of their duties efficiently without utilizing AI. For example, human beings currently use smartphones and handheld devices that are supported by this kind of innovation (Shabbir and Anwer 7). Financial institutions have acquired such technologies because they are capable of detecting any form of fraud while at the same time delivering high-quality and timely services to the targeted customers. This means that countries can embrace the applications and uses of AI to achieve their objectives much faster. The emergence of chronic medical conditions is another reason that compels human beings to allow the use of AI in their daily lives. To a greater extent, physicians and medical practitioners can acquire and implement these systems to assess spec