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It is generally perceived that the Earth is being critically harmed by the results and growth of human activity. However, other people believe that human endeavor makes our planet a better place to live, which is the point that I support. Despite the adverse environmental outcomes of the particular human activities, it is still a valuable catalyst to significant changes for the current and future generations. My main argument is that while others focus on the negative environmental issues, one should examine the benefits humanity brings to our planet. To be more specific, some of the most valuable contributions to maintaining life on the Earth imply the increased number of organizations and communities that aim to solve the existing environmental problems (Brenner, 2018). They include activities such as protecting endangered species, cleaning the world ocean, and recycling campaigns. Such a coherent human activity results in establishing wildlife preserves and parks, creating green, open space laws, and reinforcing crucial environmental regulations. In addition, people positively affect global ecosystems by raising awareness about the damaging impact of plastic consumption and developing diverse recycling methods and manufacturing to address this environmental issue. Furthermore, the essential human activity involves the reforestation process. It is an important process based on the “replanting the area clear-cut of trees” with new trees and plants to restore the damaged ecosystem (Brenner, 2018, para. 7). Concerning the advent of technological innovation, humans explore renewable energy sources and apply technological advancements to reduce pollution. Most importantly, people integrate the laws targeted at forest preservations, land expansions, and maintained ecological systems worldwide. To conclude, the existing knowledge about environmental problems and human impact on Earth allows our society to influence the planet positively. The proper use of the benefits of technology and social awareness helps make valuable things to protect the planet and maintain our ecosystem for future generations. Reference Brenner, L. (2018). Positive effects of humans on the ecosystem . Sciencing. Web.
Introduction The Jumeirah group (hotel division) owns some of the most prestigious and luxurious hotels and resorts within Dubai and the U.A.E such as the Burj Al Arab, the Jumeirah Beach hotel, the World Trade Center Residence and the Madinat Jumeirah. Prices for rooms range from 1300, 1500 to 4000 dirham’s and above due to the various luxuries and amenities available to hotel guests. It must be noted though that as direct result of the 2008 global financial crisis (which has extended till 2012) and the current economic problems that the U.S., Europe and Asia are experiencing right now due to turbulent financial markets this has created an atmosphere of uncertainty which has actually negatively impacted the number of hotel goers that have come into the U.A.E. In fact domestic demand for hotel stays has been waning for the past several years which when combined with the gradual decline in Dubai’s booming construction industry has resulted in various hotel chains, such as the Jumeirah group, finding themselves in a situation where the various luxuries and amenities that they offer actually turns away potential guests due to their uncertainty over spending on luxuries during a time of economic turmoil. PEST Analysis Political Factors An examination of the local economy within Dubai does show a significant degree of government intervention in both the construction industry and industrial development within the area. Not only that, it was noted that changes to labor codes which allowed companies to hire and overwork workers had actually resulted in a significant degree of cost savings for government based infrastructure development. While such factors do not directly impact the operational aspects of the various hotels that belong to the Jumeirah group they are an important detail to take note of. Economic Factors One of the current economic factors that affects guest rates
Introduction Every organization usually operates with the objective of maximizing profits while minimizing costs. These objectives are sometimes affected negatively by the various risks and threats affecting the firm. In order to realize these objectives, internal auditing is relevant and important. Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) is an organization that provides water and electricity necessities to the Abu Dhabi residents (ADWEA 1). The firm has been in operation for a long time. The management of the organization would like to improve the delivery of the services of the firm as well as improve its performance. For this to happen, it is necessary that the organization ensure that it observes set guidelines regarding internal auditing. These guidelines of pre-assessment and internal auditing procedures for the company will be examined in this paper. Pre-Assessment Audit Procedures Before an organization undertakes a full audit of its activities and resources, it is important that an audit pre-assessment be undertaken. The pre-assessment ensures that the firm is ready to undertake the internal audit. The process also helps the organization identify anything that does not conform to the auditing process and corrective measures taken in time. The pre-assessment procedure begins with the management approaching the relevant auditing organization for the pre-assessment exercise (Woodside 91). On the day of pre-assessment, the auditor will come to ADWEA and conducts an in depth review of the compliance of the company procedures with the required standards. The pre-assessment audit report should include any nonconformity for action. The report should be provided to the management of ADWEA. If the nonconformities are many, the auditor may recommend the postponement of the internal auditing exercise to a later date in order to allow time for rectification. However, the recommendation is made only if more than three nonconformities are discovered. Minor nonconformities may not affect the set date of internal audit. Internal Audit Procedures According to Switzer, the role of the independent internal audit conducted in the ADWEA is to ensure that the risk management process of the firm is operating effectively (75). Internal auditors of the organization conduct the process of internal auditing. These auditors look beyond financial risks and statements and consider wider issues affecting the organization such as the growth prospects of the authority, the reputation, environmental impacts and employee treatment. The internal audit of the authority requires no special resources. The management is expected to provide necessary assistance to the internal auditors conducting the internal audit. The internal audit process of ADWEA involves the following procedures. To begin with, the process requires maximum independence for its success. In order to achieve the required independence of the internal auditing process, the organization needs to set up appropriate objectives of reporting lines and procedures. Through the int
Problem statement The city council of Chico, California is planning to construct a multistoried shopping complex on 341B, Main Street. Since the soil and the underlying rock are expected to carry the weight of the building, a geotechnical study is needed. To determine the nature of the foundation to be used onsite information about soil, rock, and ground water conditions are required. This investigation established the site state. Literature review Geological Setting Based on the Geologic Map of the Chico Quadrangle, the geology underlying the site is comprised of Modesto Formation alluvium fluvial. This formation is characterized as alluvial terraces and some alluvial fans and abandoned channel ridges comprised of un-weathered gravel, sand, clay, and silt. Regional Faulting Fault Activity Map of California and Adjacent Areas (Jennings, 1994) shows that the closest known active fault which has surface displacement since Holocene time is the Cleveland Hills fault. It is located about 25 miles south of the site. Method Field Investigation We observed and described the surface and subsurface soil, rock, and ground water conditions at the site using the procedures cited in the American Society for Testing and Materials. The soil color was described using the general guideline procedure in the Munsel soil Chart. Engineering judgments were used to extrapolate the observed surface and subsurface soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to areas located between and beyond the subsurface exploratory locations. Subsurface investigation The subsurface coil conditions were investigated by hand auger exploratory borings and performing a dynamic cone penetrometer test at the site. The other important method to be used is Percussion boring. A machine will be used to loosen the soil by repeated blows of heavy chisel or spud, and the resulting slurry will be removed by shell or washing. The struck of each blow was controlled mechanically. Laboratory Testing Laboratory tests on selected soil samples were performed. The procedures used were the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the Caltrans test Method (CTM) guidelines. The following are the test and procedures used.  1. ASTM –Particle Size Gradation (sieve and hydrometer), Soil Classification by the USCS, Soil Description (Visual manual Method), and Atterberg Plasticity Indices.  2. CTM- Resistance value (R-Rule). Observations Surface conditions It was observed that the surface of the site is flat (<1degree slope angle) consisting of asphalt cover. Subsurface Soil conditions The following observations were made during percussion boring. Depth         Blows per 10cms  Resistance  N’   Tested consistency                                Kg/cm2                              Non-Cohesive  Cohesive        1ft           28               124.3       25+  Very dense          Hard
Dolce & Gabbana is an eminent 1985-founded Italian fashion house. Dolce & Gabbana has employed multiple methods of marketing promotion; among them is the company’s official website . The present work provides a detailed analysis of the website and its contribution to the company’s promotion strategy. The website provides a viewer with sufficient information related to the current products and their use, fashion collections, upcoming products, the activity of the company, and so on. The website has the following structure. It is divided into five main sections: Dolce & Gabbana, Dolce & Gabbana Online Store, Dolce & Gabbana Beauty, Dolce & Gabbana Corporate, and Dolce & Gabbana World. The first section embraces the subsections with fashion clothes for men, store locator, women, and children, eyewear, watches, and jewelry. The second section presents the items of the online store sorted according to their type and the gender of a buyer, as well as customer care pages. The third section includes the pages about perfumes, makeup, and skincare. The fourth section is devoted to the company information. Finally, the fifth section contains all other information. While such division is reasonable, the names of the sections are unclear and may confuse a viewer ( Dolce & Gabbana Official Site and On Line Store ). The site map can be seen on Picture 1. Picture 1. Site map. The front page announces both new collections and the product categories such as “skincare.” The main menu allows access to various subsections. The subscribe and site map buttons are present. However, the search is missing, and the announcement “follow us on” is not supplemented by links on any social webs. The only available languages are English and Italian, even though Dolce & Gabbana has stores in countries that speak other languages (Saudi Arabia, China) ( Dolce & Gabbana Official Site and On Line Store ). These omissions are serious flaws of the promotion strategy. As for the fashion clothes, the website is currently presenting the winter and summer 2016 collections for men, women, and children. According to the website, the primary source of inspiration for the collections was family, which, as Dolce & Gabbana believes, is the main thing in everyone’s lives. The site also presents all the posters, videos, and press releases from the advertising campaigns and fashion shows for each collection. Clothes collections are supplemented by accessories. The site contains a photo of each item. The images can be shared on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google+. All the same applies to the eyewear and watches subsections ( Dolce & Gabbana Official Site and On Line Store ). It is worth mentioning that the company works with models, both female and male, of diverse racial backgrounds. The abundance of information,
Introduction Organization and management are processes that entail controlling, coordinating, directing, organizing as well as planning. The study of management and organization is vital in the sense that both aspects have ample and diverse benefits which, if well implemented, will increases the output of an organization through performance amplitude, improved quality, productivity, commitment and motivation (Huczynski, 1993, p. 450). Besides, critical study of management and organizations will impinge on cultural, economic and social aspects of employees and management at large. Moreover, most contemporary organizations face myriad of challenges such as controlling their workforce and overall production activities. As such, the study of management and organization will facilitate and aid managers in identifying inabilities and capabilities directed towards current and future expectations (Bakan, 2004, p. 22). This essay explores the importance of critical study of management and organization in two distinct sections. In the first section, it will examine Morgan (2006) analysis on corporate power and its influences and outcomes in different spheres. In the second section, it will examine organizational behaviour, obedience and authority from Jackall’s (1998) and McIlvanney (1989) points of view as well as factors that inhibit managers and employees from taking proactive roles. In the third section, it will critically analyse management and organization from Ackroyd and Crowdy (1990) as well as Knights and Roberts (1982) perspectives. Production activities Many organizations and businesses engage themselves in operations that entails production activities and those that precipitate knowledge on the availability of certain products and services so that appropriate levels of production can be attained in accordance to movements in demand and supply (Garcia-Morales, Llorens-Montes & Verdu-Jover, 2007, p. 554). They also carry out strategic strategic movement of finished goods and services to various points of sale as dictated by demand. As such, many dominating brands have produced and marketed products that have played great role in influencing the society. Jackall (1988) argues that brands that offer technology have greatly influenced educational system with their electronic and communication products. He further claims that inasmuch as modern technology has improved efficiency of carrying out tasks among students, created literacy in a society and provided institutions with channels of online learning, employers and managers who seek to employ workers go for tech-trained individuals while failing to notice that these pedagogical benefits are not found among poor schools. Indeed, the influence that corporate technology firms’ advertisements have on education pushes schools to clamour for latest electronic gadgets leaving more learnin
Interests in learning about family violence I am interested in family violence because I want to be a police officer. Daily through the media, we are bombarded with information in relation to family violence in its different forms. I am interested in learning more about family violence due to the desire to understand the factors that contribute to high cases of domestic violence. I think the information in this course will be important in helping me to understand the various issues with regard to domestic violence. Examples of family violence are sexual harassment and rape, psychological assault perpetrated by both men and women. It has been shown that cultures of different communities support many types of violent acts (Majau, 2014). How history has contributed to violence in the family today The patriarchal power system is not embodied in the biological males, but it is a social construction (Gosselin, 2014).Therefore, the long history of male domination is insightful in determining whether this cultural subordination of women to men provides the reason for the existence of the inequalities that exist between the sexes and also establishes the effect of globalization of this topic. The information is necessitated by the fact that this family violence is usually not reported, or even when reported, the perpetrators go scot-free (Majau, 2014). There are fewer legislation and policies to curb family violent acts (Gosselin, 2014). The other inherent aspect of this topic is how this culture has been interred in the women that they are not only the perennial victims, but they are also perpetrators of this vice by silently hiding their sufferings or by psychologically taunting other women. Thus, family violence can largely be attributed to the underrepresentation of women at home and other major decision-making institutions such as religious institutions and learning institutions (Majau, 2014). This becomes a barrier for women to attain power and change the oppressive traditions. In fact, efforts have to be focused on empowering women in different communities.
Every business looks forward to making profitable sales. Such potential can only become a reality through communication. The contemporary society is becoming more and more a global village. What happens in one corner of the world becomes news in the other part of the world within a short time. The Arab community holds its values in high esteem (Hickey 125). The community does not allow anything or anyone to interfere with the Arab language because it is part of the Arabic heritage (Urfahʹlī and Baʻlabakkī 275). It is one of the largest growing regions in the world. Many organizations view this as a huge growth potential. The 2010 report indicated that the Arab world had over sixty million internet users. It translated to 29% of the entire population. The figure far supersedes that of Africa by about 10%. The internet usage in the Arab world has been growing by over 1,800 percent (Thurlow and Mroczek 250). The amount of Arabic content on the internet has also been growing since the introduction of the Arabic language online (Hickey 125). Some organizations cannot survive without the internet. Companies such as the Facebook, Google and Microsoft rely on people who log in to their websites to make money. It means that companies have to customize their products to suit the Arabic market. There had been barriers that made it hard for many companies to reach the Arab community with their products (Thurlow and Mroczek 250). It resulted in many countries developing Arabic versions of their products for the target market (Edmundson 320). Communicating in the language that the consumers could understand was very important. It caused Microsoft to launch its Arabic support program in the 1990s. Another challenge was that the keyboards did not have the Arabic support and the hence the letter layout made the users uncomfortable. The typing teachers were also not available to assist the users (Wahba, Taha and England 260). Microsoft had to ensure that they were available for that purpose. A virtual Keyboard in the Arabic alphabet was another option to solve the communication barrier. Due to the agitation and desire to communicate, the users ended up developing their own way of ensuring they sent messages that could be understood. They ended up developing Arabish style of communicating where they used the Roman characters to spell out Arabic words phonetically (Edmundson 320). The Arab community did not take it lightly that their language was changing due to the mixture with words from other languages. There was a backlash. It made Microsoft to go back to the drawing board (Danet and Herring 350). It led to the birth of the product known as Microsoft Maren. It translated the Arabish into Arabic. It also allowed users to continue using their QWERTY keyboards. They also ensured that it integrated into windows without any problems (Urfahʹlī and Baʻlabakkī 275). The users did not have to copy paste or download anything because it was part of the system. It gave Microsoft a competitive edge over its competition. Any company that seeks to tap into the Arab market must first understand its heritage. Language is a vital component. It affects the sa
Symbolic Gesturing and IQ Rates: Article Analysis When evaluating the significance of Arcedelo and Goodwyn’s research, one must stress that the authors not only made a very interesting commentary on the specifics and significance of baby signs, but also provided the foil for further researches. It is remarkable that the two authors conducted an authentic experiment to prove their point. Despite the fact that the article is relatively old – in fact, it dates back to 2000 – it provides an original and very interesting viewpoint on baby signs as a specific kind of language. The given study can be classified as a qualitative research based on an experiment. The study was aimed at defining the significance of baby sign language in people’s teenage, adolescent and adult life. It is essential that the key variables in the study are represented by the age of the participants (independent variable) and their background (dependent variable) (Arcedelo & Goodwyn, 2000). Apart from linking the further development to the sign language that children use as they learn to communicate, the researchers set several minor objectives, which stream the research in the right directions. Among these objectives, the link between the symbolic gestures of infants and the encouragement of their parents should be named. In