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This play starts with events that can be said to be supernatural. People can have different perceptions of what they consider a supernatural act. According to this Shakespearean play, we can identify several supernatural actions including witches, magic, supernatural evil, etc. (Kliman 10). In the play, the supernatural things are central to the plot of the play as they provide a basis for action as Shakespeare meant them to fit in putting the play together. The supernatural creatures presented in the play are witches, ghosts, and spirits. The witches in Macbeth symbolize evil, and the author used them to achieve a haunting effect on the audience or readers. According to Bloom, the witches attract readers’ attention by the prophecy they made as the audience is eager to find out if it will come true (27). Thus, their prophecies are the most significant unnatural or supernatural events in the play. In the opening scene, three witches appear speaking in a commanding voice. They provide an explanation of who they are, what they stand for, and the spheres they have control over. “…we three meet again In thunder, lighting or in rain?….When the battle’s lost and won….That will be ere the set of sun….There to meet with Macbeth” (Bloom 39). This scene puts in motion a scenario that is replicated in the remaining parts of the play. It is this scene that lays down a basis for understanding how Macbeth interacts with the witches. The supernatural event is used in the first scene to care an understanding of on which side the witches are, whether they are good or evil and their purpose in the play (Bloom 54). In Act 1 Scene 3, Macbeth meets with the witches for the first time, and they declare his future, “All hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor, All hail, Macbeth! That shalt be king hereafter” (Bloom 55). They can tell his future. By predicting the future of Macbeth, the witches set in motion several actions, such as the killing of King Duncan. Another supernatural thing is the dagger that Macbeth sees in a vision. “Is this a dagger I see before me?” (Kliman 17). He had a vision before he killed King Duncan. It gives the Macbeth the courage to execute his evil act of killing Duncan (Shakespeare 56). Another supernatural creature that appears in the play is ghost. Macbeth is aware due to the witches’ predictions that Banquo will become king. For fear that he might be killed, he plans to execute Banquo. He carries out his plan by inviting Banquo to a feast. However, Banquo appears on the feast as a ghost and sits in king’s place. Macbeth exclaims, “What treachery is this, which of you have done this” (Shakespeare 178). This action proves Macbeths guilt and fear. When Macbeth becomes more evil in his acts, the next supernatural event may be observed. He goes to the witches in search for answers to his many questions. The witches conjure supernatural apparitions to provide the King with answers. However, Macbeth feels safe because even the witches told him that no one born by a woman wi
Introduction According to (John, 2003), after the First World War, America underwent several changes that were mainly aimed at recovering what had been lost in war. Americans who had kept neutrality before engaging themselves in war were not pleased with the outcome of war and decided to keep peace once more. Among the various changes underwent by America during their recovery period in the 1920s were changes in culture, economy as well as in the workforce. Changes That Took Place in America after the First World War The changes that took place in America after the First World War began with the election of a new president. At that time, Wilson was not in a position to run for presidency because, he had stroke. The main presidential candidates were Warren Harding and James Cox. Most Americans had been fed up with war which made them out rule Cox for presidency because; he was Supporter of the former president. Harding was therefore Americas preferred candidate since he argued that, America should focus on issues that were directed at developing the economy and not solving problems beyond its borders. There were also changes that took place in the American economy such as removing restrictions in the manufacturing companies. Therefore, the government seized to control industrial production, shipping as well as operations of railways. This improved American economy through allowing most industries that were previously involved in supplying ammunitions to produce other products. Better roads were constructed so as to allow transportation of products to the markets. Demands made by American drivers were more than they were before the First World War which led to construction of more and better roads (John, 2003). According to (Robson, 2007), the workforce of America underwent great improvements due to advancement in technology which led to innovation. Most Americans acquired the new technology which was mostly applied in the manufacturing of automobiles. As a result, affordable cars were made which created more employment to American people due to high levels of specialization involved in the assembly of cars. More businesses were also opened alongside the new roads that had been constructed to cater for the large numbers of car. The new businesses called for more people to work, thereby increasing the country’s workforce. The press also benefited from the new technology as more radio stations were opened leading to demand for more workers. Culture which was portrayed in the lifestyles of Americans after the First W
The global business environment has become more competitive due to companies’ proliferation and increased use of information technology (IT) in the bid to meet the ever-changing customer needs. In such a setup, the businesses need not only to improve the quality of goods and services they offer and increase the efficiency of their operations but also to reduce direct costs (Ecer, 2016). According to a study by Ecer (2016), one way of lowering business costs is through outsourcing of logistics, commonly referred to as third-party logistics (3PLs). Ecer (2016) defines the 3PLs as …the individualized service offered by an intermediary between the consigner and the consignee at a stated price within a stated period based on modern information technology, such as timely delivery and combining orders, to realize quicker reaction to the clients’ needs and more profit with less cost (p. 615). Over time, logistics outsourcing has become an essential item in corporate strategy since it focuses on necessary logistic activities such as transport and advanced ones such as purchasing and financial services. Currently, several enterprises are contemplating outsourcing various operations in their supply chain management (SCM). A report by Armstrong & Associates (as cited in Berman, 2017) states that about 90% of Fortune 500 companies depend on at least one 3PLs for outsourced logistics, representing a 46% increase since 2001. Forrester Research (as cited in Ecer, 2016) indicates that 78% of Fortune 500 companies have outsourced transportation services while 54% and 46% of them have outsourced distribution and manufacturing activities, respectively. From this and other similar trends, this paper seeks to identify the advantages of outsourcing logistics in improving the environmental credentials of a business. Impact of Logistics Outsourcing on the Environmental Aspects of a Business Reduction of Transportation Emissions and Other Waste Products An organization needs to minimize carbon emissions produced by burning fuels while shipping goods from one location to another. When a business outsources the transport operations to a 3PLs partner, the latter implements measures that aim at reducing environmental pollution to remain effective (Evangelista et
Business seeks to use AI instead of people and to attract investment for the robotization of production processes in the enterprise for various reasons. For example, ensuring consistently high-quality products, reduction of the production cycle; increased technological production flexibility; reduction of staff turnover; maximizing profits by saving on costs (Garza, 2019). This paper will focus on the minimization of problems associated with the human factor. A full evaluation of staff performance is crucial for maintaining a business. Nowadays, one can observe the implementation of AI technologies for this task. Such technological decisions are not the least motivated by the minimization of human errors associated with organizational risks (Garza, 2019). Thus, an employee evaluated by AI can feel relieved and motivated, since this evaluation is free from personal attitudes and illogical decisions. At the same time, a manager or supervisor can experience disadvantages because a full performance evaluation is a complex procedure, on which business processes depend crucially, and thus, they lose control over the business maintenance. On the other hand, when one speaks about feedback during the ongoing process of performing job tasks, the advantages differ. It might be a distracting factor for an employee due to psychological reasons (for example, having to deal with a machine while tackling the work routine). On the contrary, a manager can benefit from such a decision: they can have more time for the concentration on more important tasks instead of wasting time on routine tasks. If one considers a whole replacement of middle or even top-level managers by the AI, the possibility of such a scenario depends on a type of business. If a business is associated wi
Young and co-workers described Asthma and Emphysema as respiratory ailments and in many respects the symptoms overlapped. Asthma is recognized as restricted airflow through air pipes or bronchial. The restricted airway and airway edema could be due to muscular constriction of air pipes and/ or layering of sticky mucus towards inner wall. Typical asthmatic symptoms are breathlessness, wheezing, occasional exacerbations and other airway hyper-responsiveness. Allergens are the principal cause for Allergic asthma. Intrinsic asthma is independent of allergens, due to cold or exercise. Hay fever asthma can be triggered by mast cell degeneration. The early response of asthmatic attack is release of histamine, leukotrienes and prostaglandin, leading to airway constriction, blood vessel dilation and mucus buildup. Late responses involve release of interleukins, tumor necrosis factor, and platelet activating factor, resulting in adhesion of inflammatory cells – eosinophils and neutrophils towards inner bronchial tissue. Series of oxidative and toxic manifestations lead to upper respiratory tract edema, muscular hypertrophy and mucus plugging (24-30). Emphysema affects the distal parts of air pipes, i.e. the alveolar sacs, which get clogged up due to mucus or phlegm. It is hard to clinically distinguish Asthma and Emphysema as the symptoms are largely similar, although as O 2 su
Introduction The work of Mao Zedong and his beliefs concerning China, Japan, and other countries involved in territorial conflicts is a defining part of Chinese history. Mao’s movement was empowered by the peasants’ lack of authority over their lives. Moreover, people’s disagreement with the former Chinese government and the tensions between Kuomintang, Japanese forces, and the Communist Party of China (CPC) also contributed to Mao’s political career. 1 His struggle to combat both Chinese forces of Chiang Kai-Shek and Japanese influence led to two major Civil Wars in China and another Sino-Japanese War that significantly changed the path of the Chinese government. Mao’s impact on Chinese history is substantial – the communist revolution takes its roots in Mao’s robust military strategies and determination to engage peasants in the uprisings. Outline of Events: China in 1919-1949   * 1919 – May 4 Movement is initiated. Students lead protests against the Chinese government’s response to the treaty of Versailles.   * 1921 – Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao establish the Communist Party of China (CPC). Mao founds a branch of the party in Changsha.   * 1923 – The CPC allies with the Kuomintang (KMT), a Chinese party with nationalist views. As a result, the First United Front is founded by the two groups.   * 1924 – The first KMT Congress is held, during which Mao expresses the need to decentralize power.   * 1926 – The Northern Expedition Attack is launched by the National Revolution Army (governed by the KMT) against the government and landowners.   * 1927, April – Mao becomes one of the five members of the Central Land Committee, further encouraging peasants to rebel against the government.   * 1927 – In Shanghai, communists are attacked by Chiang Kai-Shek.   * 1927, September 7 – In Changsha, Mao organizes an Autumn Harvest Uprising.   * 1928 – The KMT advance into Jinggangshan and the two groups (KMT and Mao’s troops) fight in the guerrilla war.   * 1930 – Mao establishes the Southwest Jiangxi Provincial Soviet Government.   * 1930-1931 – The Red Army attempts to overthrow Mao’s rule. The Soviet Republic of China is founded in Jiangxi, and Mao loses his authority in the army.   * 1934-1935 – The Red Army goes on the “Long March” in hopes to evade the KMT’s forces. The status of Mao rises again, and he becomes the leader of the CPC.   * 1937 – 1945 – The Second Sino-Japanese War happens. Mao encourages the establishment of the Second United Front with the KMT in order to defeat the Japanese forces.   * 1943 – Mao’s status as the CPC Chairman becomes official.   * 1946 – 1949 – The Civil War in China changes its direction, and Mao’s army overpowers the KMT forces.   * 1949, Oc
Education is a very important aspect of a country’s development. Therefore, various countries have adopted different education systems that suit their education needs. These education systems are all governed by curriculums which determine the manner in which learning activities are conducted. Apart from the curriculum, there are other issues that influence the learning process. For example, we have pedagogy that defines the manner in which teachers implement the curriculum, and teachers who act as the implementers of the curriculum. Curriculum is very vital in any education system because it is what explains what is to be learnt and how it should be learnt by students. This paper seeks to explore the relationship between curriculum, pedagogy and teaching as profession. Many scholars have adopted various definitions for the term curriculum. Curriculum can be defined as, “the sum total of resources-intellectual and scientific, cognitive, and linguistic, textbook, and adjunct resources and materials”. “Official and unofficial- that are brought together for teaching and learning by teachers and students in classrooms and other learning environments”. Curriculum also refers to the information taught and learned in various institutions. The curriculum that is practiced in various institutions is often changed after sometime in order to make it relevant to the modern trends. One of the challenges that many educationists have grappled with for a very long time is how to redesign a curriculum that can best meet the learning requirements of students. In this regard, it is imperative for us to understand the basic components of the curriculum. Joseph Schwabs is one of the curriculum theorists and he came up with three basic components of curriculum that can be described as follows. A series of questions can help us develop a better understanding of curriculum. “Questions of curriculum may be classified into three broad kinds, or orders, concerning the nature, the elements, and the practice of curriculum”. The first question in this case seeks to define the nature of curriculum and what it stands for. The nature of curriculum refers to the experiences students get through the guidance of an institution. It also refers to learning
Introduction The human resource function in any organisation is often charged with the responsibility of planning and controlling the human resource needs of the organisation. Organisations must have the right skills to be able to achieve their objectives and targets. A control mechanism must be in place to enable the HR department perform its roles and functions in the most efficient way. This paper carries out an analysis and evaluation of a typical management control system adopted for use by the HR department. Personal and Control Cultures Recruitment Recruitment entails getting the right worker for a given job and, therefore, the HR staff must be able to consult with the candidate to determine whether he or she has the right qualifications for the job. Recruitment interviews are an example of communication exercises where ideas are exchanged. Without better communication skills, the HR staff will not be in a position to determine whether the responses given are accurate, thus, making it appropriate for the firm to hire the worker. Information technology has become integral in the present day operations of firms. It has the potential of reducing HR costs, while also improving the quality of performance. Having an understanding of the basic software used in office operations helps the HR to offer quality performance and lower the overall costs of the function. In other words, it enhances efficiency of the department. The right motivation as well as professionalism helps in boosting the level of one’s performance. It potentially influences the performance of other staff members, as well. Being proactive and working independently enhances initiative on the part of the HR. A worker’s background must tally with the organisation’s culture, integrity, and ethics for the firm to achieve its intended success. HR staffs must be ready to fit within the cultural framework of the organisation to influence the rest of the workforce toward aligning in the same direction. Drawbacks The control mechanism does not identify the need for HR staffs to have leadership skills. Un
Padgett-Beale company Padgett-Beale company operates in the hotel industry, providing short-term housing and lodging for tourists, visitors, and travelers. Some of the services the company provides on its properties include catering, meals, conferences, events, entertainment, amenities, and various others (King, 2017). Padgett-Beale also operate several recreational vehicle parks. In order to compete with others in the hotel industry, the company maintains a presence on the World Wide Web, providing a resort affiliates program, online advertising and promotions, assistance in architecture and design, consulting, insurance, and guest loyalty programs (King, 2017). Social media plays an important part in Padgett-Beale’s online advertising and marketing strategy, with Facebook being one of the primary vehicles of delivery (King, 2017). The purpose of this paper is to evaluate Facebook on the subject of cybersecurity and compatibility with Padgett-Beale’s cybersecurity philosophy and goals. Facebook Coverage and Security Issues Facebook is one of the largest social media
Introduction Behavioral change is one of the most important decisions people can ever make in their lives. So helping patients change their behavior is one of the most important roles for social workers in the society since it is their vocation to help the mentally ill people in most of our societies. So its argued that change interventions by the social workers can be seen as so much useful so that our patients in the societies we come from can have changed lifestyles, proper management of their behaviors and disease prevention from addictions as a result of so many drugs which people take and a good example is cigarette smoking which can cause many diseases and mental problems as a result of addiction. It is the role of the social worker to try and understand the patients readiness to change since if the patient in this case is ready and willing to change the behavior, then this is the high time for the counselor or even the social worker to have a discussion with this patient and try to advice him on the problems which are associated with the behavior and why he should change. Since there are so many barriers which these social workers face when trying to administer their work, it is good that they overcome such barriers and try to appreciate them since its through accepting such barriers that the counselor will be in a position to improve this patients satisfaction hence try to lower the physical frustration which the patient may face as a resulting of trying to change this behavior. (Kazdin, 1999). As a social worker whose work is the application of social theory plus the many research methods which are applied in trying to collect data so as to study at the same time trying to improve the behaviors of many people in the societies who have different behaviors such as drug addiction, mental problems among other differences, my volunteer in this case is a cigarette smoker and this particular person is very much willing and ready to change his behavior. We all know that many young people in our societies have fallen victims of cigarette smoking and this is one of the habits which have so many diverse problems associated with the habit. (Hall, 2001). Description of the volunteer Now, my volunteer in this case is a fellow student of age 21 who started smoking as olds as 10 years as a result of peer pressure. His height is 5’4” and his weight is 40 kgs. Now when you compare his age with his weight, there is a problem due to poor feeding habits since he spends most time smoking and neglecting time to eat. Also you find that due to his mental problems, he has been affected so much and hence spends most of his time in trying to ponder on the ways he can apply in order to change his behavior. He