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Introduction The contentious issue of women leadership in the contemporary world has elicited numerous debates across the world. A nation such as the United States, which is among the pioneers of democracy, is yet to accept a female president. This aspect is a clear indication that women have to work against a myriad of odds to clinch any meaningful positions on a national scale. The entertainment industry often transcends conventions to depict various phenomena in life. The leadership of women has not been exception to moviemakers’ frantic efforts to pitch themselves as having a keen eye for the activities happen across the world. The movie, The Iron Lady is a typical example of the efforts made in this industry to mirror what happens around the globe. This essay seeks to conduct an analysis of this movie with the objective of assessing its success in depicting the life of the first and the only female Prime Minister of Britain, the late Margret Thatcher. A synopsis of The Iron Lady Produced in the year 2011, th
A notable aspect of post-industrial life in the West is that as time goes on, more and more organizations are placing increasing emphasis on taking full advantage of the human capital at their disposal. The reason for this is apparent: as practice indicates, making efficient use of people is the key to ensuring that these organizations are able to address competitive challenges. In turn, managing human capital is primarily concerned with deploying an appropriate strategy to identify talented employees and provide them the opportunity to attain self-actualization in the workplace setting. Among the main approaches to achieving this objective is making sure that such settings stimulate the development of intercultural competence in employees. This practice can be expected to have a positive effect on workers’ ability to function as an integral part of a team and consequently on the overall measure of the organization’s effectiveness. This paper will explore the validity of this idea at length, using as an example Google Inc.—a company that fits the definition of “global organization.” While expounding on the subject, I will also promote the idea that the ability to address professional responsibilities in a culturally sensitive manner is one of the most crucial preconditions for a concerned individual who wishes to actualize its existential potential. Analysis/Discussion When it comes to discussing the operational strategy of a particular global organization, it is necessary to take into consideration the contextual aspects of how this corporate entity approaches confronting competitive challenges. Probably the most notable of these is connected to the main effect of globalization: as time goes on, the world is becoming increasingly “flatter” in the cultural sense. As Magu (2015) noted, “Globalization results in the widening, deepening and speeding up of worldwide interconnectedness in all aspects of contemporary social life, from cultural to the criminal, the financial to the spiritual” (p. 632). In terms of the functioning of Western societies, globalization contributes significantly to making them truly multicultural. This, in turn, calls for both governmental institutions and commercial companies to adopt a culturally sensitive paradigm of organizational functioning. The rationale behind this suggestion is apparent: managing to achieve this particular objective will without a doubt result in increasing the extent of the organization’s systemic efficiency. After all, an employee’s ability to understand and appreciate different cultures will naturally make it much more likely for him or her to succeed in taking part in collaborative professional tasks. The affiliated organization will also benefit as a whole from such an approach (Liu, Volcic &
Mythology is commonly considered a primary system of the social perceptions of the world order. Myths are thus methods for the cognition of natural and social realities at the early stages of human development. They respond to the human need for reassurance and meaning in the universe. As a form of narration, myths share some specific features. For example, Ancient Roman myths about various historical figures are characterized by indistinct boundaries between logical and emotional comprehension and figurative conceptions. A well-known example of Roman mythology, the story of Romulus and the founding of Rome (753 B.C.), can be regarded as an effort to explain and bring into harmony the behavior of family and societal members relationships between people and nature. Although this myth is full of fictitious and figurative imagery (e.g., vultures as divine signs, or disappearance from the earth “in the midst of the violent storm”), it is not just an abstract idea but a way of viewing life (Woodard 36). Divine interventions and symbolic elements are also extensively included in the myths about Servius Tullius (578-535 B.C.), one of the kings of Ancient Rome. Simultaneously, the stories about his life describe multiple events of political significance (e.g., the establishment of comitia centuriata ) (Woodard 62). In these ways, it is evident that Roman myths combine facts with beliefs. In the early stages of Roman culture, history served as a substitution for philosophy and played a significant role in forming their national identity. Indeed, compared to the Greeks, who composed legends about the creation of the cosmos and the gods, the central place in Roman mythology is given to Rome itself and its heroic people and the specific ethical code of Roman citizens. They shared certain priorities: duty, loyalty, courage, sacrifice, and faith in the providential role of their nation. The legend about Marcus Furius Camillus (446-365 B.C.) is an illustration of Roman values. Camillus was a dictator and military figure who saved Rome from collapse when invaded by the Galls. He also played an essential role in the restoration of the city from ruins, showing his tremendous state loyalty. This myth is an example of Roman bravery and its citizens’ ability to unite in the face of danger and fight for freedom, forgetting about all social and political controversies. Camillus is the embodiment of civic virtue. Through myths like his, a shared understanding of Roman identity was developed. An analysis of Roman mythology also reveals that Roman identity was very different from Greek identity and values, and these contrasts contributed to the development of patriotism among Roman citizens.
Introduction Marks Dairy Industry is a company that deals in the collection and pasteurizing of milk and processing milk products that are later sold to the market in the form of pasteurized milk, butters, and cream. However, the management has realised that the processes are experiencing significant problems in delays and wastages that occur because of the problems with the logical organisation of teams and the management hierarchy. Stevenson and Hojati (2007) maintain that the management intends to adapt the concept of lean management to identify the problems and improve the processes to achieve the benefits of lean management by reducing lead time, increase the efficiency of the teams, and reduce inventories and other benefit that might arise. The lean management concept has its foundation on the lean manufacturing philosophy that was introduced in 1990 by the Japanese in the Toyota Processing Systems (TPS) to optimise manufacturing resources and reduce waste. The concept of lean management is one of the areas of production management that Marks Dairy Industry intends to adapt into its systems that many firms have widely adopted in running the production processes in the hope of reducing waste. Womack and Jones (2010) argue that by continuously improving the quality of products to increase efficiency and effectiveness increases value, creates effective value stream processes, and optimises inventory and resource investments. Sacks and Goldin (2007) add to the concept of lean management as enabling effective time and space utilization, and increases perfection using less people in the transformation processes of production or service delivery to meet and even exceed customer needs and expectations (Martinez & Ioannou 1999). To address the issues facing Marks Dairy Industry in its operations, the study will focus on the theoretical background on lean management and the applications of the lean management concepts, analyse the current state of Marks Dairy Industry operations, and make recommendations on the adoption of lean management concepts into the production processes of the company. Theoretical background Cox and Schleier (2010) argue that the theories proposed to explain the concept of lean management derive the fundamental existence on the principles of the lean thinking methodologies that firms adapt to maintain and sustain competiveness in a
Abstract This paper is aimed at examining such a product as Google Glass. In particular, it is described as an architectural innovation in which different components, which have already existed before, are organized in a new way. Google Glass creates many opportunities for multi-tasking, and it can be of great interest to many users. Nevertheless, this device has significant limitations such as the lack of software. These are the main questions that should be examined more closely. Type of innovation Overall, Google Glass can be described as the architectural innovation which means that a manufacturer does not change the major technological elements. However, the producer changes the way in which these components are organized (Frenken, 2006, p.40). It should be noted that this device does not include any new components. For instance, one can mention camera, touchpad, Bluetooth, display, storage device, and so forth. In this case, more attention should be paid to the way in which these components function together. One should also keep in mind that the concept of a wearable computer is not entirely new. Wearable computers could be produced more than a decade ago (Chittaro, 2003, p. 63). The main change is that Google Glass enables a user to operate in an online environment. Moreover, a person can manipulate various types of media. These are the main details that can be distinguished. On the whole, this example indicates that architectural innovation can be a useful approach for creating products that can appeal to many users. The strengths and weaknesses of Google Glass The main strength of Google Glass is that it enables a person to receive visual or textual messages without having to use a hand-held device. In turn, this quality of Google Glass creates more opportunities for multi-tasking. Furthermore, this device enables a person to share visual images as quickly as possible. This benefit can be of great importance to people working in healthcare organizations (Vashney, 2009, p. 45). This opportunity may also be of great benefit to various businesses. Moreover, this product helps a person to integrate virtual environment and real-life world. In particular, an individual can perceive both immediate environment and digital images. These are some of the main advantages that this device can offer. Nevertheless, there are several limitations of this device. In particular, the functionality of this product is inferior to the capabilities of hand-held devices such as smart phones or tablet computers. For instance, this argument is relevant if one speaks about the search of information on the Web. Additionally, there are not many software applications that can improve the functioning of Google Glass. These are the main reasons why Google Glass has not turned into a
Problem The United States, and the state of Arizona in particular, are currently experiencing a full fledged opioid crisis. According to recent statistics, as of now, around 1.7 million Americans are addicted to opioid medication with more than 130 people dying from opioid overdose every day. The origins of this public health disaster date back to the 1990s when opioid drugs were seen as an unexplored novelty – and a safe one at that. Pharmaceutical companies did a good job convincing those in the decision-making positions in the healthcare sector that opioid medication was not addictive, which later was proven to be untrue. In Arizona alone, within the time span from 2017 through 2019, 3,555 deaths were caused by opioids (Arizona Department of Health Services, 2019). What is even more alarming is that from 2013 through 2017, the opioid overdose rate had increased by 76%. The state will see even more deaths and reckless medication consequences if certain measures are not undertaken. Idea for Addressing Solution Legislative advocacy may be the only way to tackle the US opioid crisis. Since opioid overdose is often lethal, there is a need for clear and comprehensive standardized regulations that could be used by both health workers and patients. Apart from that, legislative advocacy creates a positive stir, draws attention to the issue, and ensures wide reaching publicity. A good solution might be improving opioid use disorder screening that would not only focus on preventing deaths but also on examining the reasons why individuals turn to excessive use (Saloner et al., 2018). Research of the Issue Evidence 1 Between 2017 and 2019, there have been 3,555 deaths and 25,969 suspected deaths caused by opioid overdose (Arizona Department of Health Services, 2019); Evidence 2 At the same time, access to medication such as naloxone has increased significantly, making safe consumption nigh on impossible in the United States (Arizona Department of Health Services, 2019). Stakeholder Support Stakeholder(s) Supporting 1 Arizona Public Health Association as this organization has often attempted to raise awareness regarding the issue. Stakeholder(s) Supporting 2 Arizona Nurses Association since nurses often play the role of health promoters and work closely with communities. Stakeholder Opposition Stakeholder (s) Opposed 1 Opioid drug producers could be apprehensive of the new legislation in fear of decreasing sales. Stakeholder(s) Opposed 2 Some medical facilities that collaborate with producers could be afraid of losing an additional source of income. This opposition could be overcome by showcasing the proof that weaning patients off opioids is more cost-effective. Financial Incentives/Costs According to Florence, Zhou, Luo, and Xu, the yearly economic burden of opioid abuse is estimated at $78.5 billion. Over one third of this sum is substance abuse treatment costs. Around 25% of these expenses are on the public sector in health care; this also includes criminal justice costs. Legislature: Information Needed and Process for Proposal The steps for the presentation the proposal to the legislator  1. Booking a me
The ability to interview people correctly plays a highly important role for any competent journalist. Sincerely and emotionally, in her lecture, Alysia Steele, an associated professor of journalism, addresses the art of interviewing and mistakes she made while preparing the material for her first book to learn students to avoid them. First of all, Alysia Steele emphasized the importance of keeping strong family bonds and trying to record and save as many memories about beloved ones as possible. “Go in reviewing your elders, your grandmother, your grandfather, your mom, your dad, record their voices, save their voicemails,” she said (Steele, n.d.). Unfortunately, Alysia did not manage to review her grandmother, a wonderful Southern woman from North Carolina, who lived in Mississippi and raised her (Steele, n.d.). However, it was very important for her to understand her grandmother, understand why she raised her in the way she did and why they were constantly fighting about everything. That is why she decided to interview other grandmothers, black women, and her contemporaries, to know how they lived in the Jim Crow era, coped with suppression, and raised children. She decided to create her project and publish her first book, “Delta Jewels: In search of my grandmother’s wisdom,” in memory of her grandmother and praising the contribution of black women in history and culture. Alysia went to Mississippi Delta without knowing anyone there and without having a distinct plan. However, subsequently, he received the contacts of 44 black women who agreed to tell their stories, and the stories of Mrs. Bearden, Mrs. Floyd, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Gresham, Mrs. Myers, and Mrs. Scurlock, and Mrs. Burton were included among others. Talking with these women, listening to their stories, and taking photos for her book, the author identified several essential rules and guidelines for interviewing that may be described as the following:  1. Focus on people rather than on prepared questions. Alysia remembered that before interviewing, she prepared questions she would like to ask, including questions concerning basic information, such as name’s spelling, age, the year and month of birth, and the number of children and grandchildren. However, she realized that every person is unique, and every person has his or her unique stories that should be carefully listened to regardless of any plans.  2. Listen, be quiet, and let people say what they want to say. Women wanted to tell stories about various things – husbands, children, and grandchildren, segregation, studying, and food. In particular, a lot of women remembered their beloved husbands who had already passed away with tenderness and compassion. In addition, there is nothing wrong or uncomfortable in silence – thus, if a person wants to keep it for a while, he or she has a full right.  3. Be impartial. Alysia Steele mentioned that she aimed to keep women’s stories as they are, with their emotions and all peculiar features. That is why she left original grammar and words – she simply wrote as women talked (Steele, n.d.).  4. Do not ask important questions. Alysia Steele advised start
Introduction Randy Pope is a church leader and founding pastor of Perimeter Church. The church is located in Duluth, Atlanta Georgia. The church has a following of more than 6000 members who are devoted to reaching people in North Atlanta and the whole world who are “unchurched.” Pope’s vision and dedication to train disciples is praised in the Christian community. He has authored three books and his book; The Intentional Church: Moving Church Success to Community Transformation which was previously released as the prevailing Church is a handbook for church leaders and teaches on importance of transforming the spreading of the gospel. Elements found in the book Randy pope offers a blueprint for church leaders and their congregations in his book. He begins by pointing out that the church and it leaders must model itself in a way that attracts many followers. Part of the blue print advocates for a faith-oriented commitment, a Christian job, a faith oriented commitment and many more. The book is made up of 21 chapters with each tackling different aspects of church leadership as well as living. Several things stand out in this book. The author talks of the prevailing church idea, which he takes from the confession of Christ by Peter in the Bible, Matthew 16, and the response Jesus gives about how the gates of hell would not prevail against the church. The author argues that the main function and identity of the church is prevailing. Discussion The author tackles the importance of strategic ministry plan. The book advocates for a strategic ministry that will be arrived at via reading the Scriptures, prayers and following the words of the Scriptures. The author shows how strategic planning lacks in ministry and how if implemented would change and improve the results of evangelism. Randy goes on to discuss on analysis of culture in chapter 16 of the book.
In my opinion, the growing power of specialty providers has a direct impact on other professions and areas of healthcare. In particular, the medical services market is gradually becoming heterogeneous, and certain areas have formed developed competitive markets (Bodenheimer & Grumbach, 2016). General medicine services face increased competition from the side of state and departmental hospitals and clinics that provide paid services both officially and under hidden schemes. In recent years, this market segment has developed rapidly, and it is difficult to predict what the long-term consequences of it will be. In the context of generally accessible primary medical care with general medical practice, with its well-known problems and its inherent disadvantages, an alternative system is being formed. This is a system of high-quality paid specialty care with the provision of all types of medical care in settings of maximum convenience and comfort. The demand for specialized medical care, the need to improve the standards of its quality and comfort in modern society make us consider paid medical care as an important and mandatory social component of modernizing health care. I think that the complexity of the situation lies in the fact that the market booming with the constantly growing number of specialty providers results in increased costs for patients (Bodenheimer & Grumbach, 2016). In the setting of the fee-for-service approach, providers want to sell more services to clients and make them take tests that they do not need. In addition, it is difficult to achieve continuity of care in such an environment, which inevitably affects both patient and healthcare outcomes. Provider consolidation not only drives up the costs for healthcare but also results in a situation where other professions cannot keep pace with the increasing power of providers (Bodenheimer & Grumbach, 2016). Reference Bodenheimer, T. S., & Grumbach, K. (2016). Understanding health policy: A clinical approach (7 th ed.). McGraw Hill Professional.