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When providing counseling, it is essential for a therapist to possess the right skills. This means that the individual should be certified by the professional body in his or her country (Murphy & Dillon, 2011). Further, the person should have been exposed to situations that he is qualified to handle. It is assumed that certification arises out of supervised exposure to different clinical situations. If a clinician takes on a case that is beyond his or her area of expertise, then a more experienced professional should accompany him or her. During training and on the job, a counselor should know how to read nonverbal and verbal communication. This skill is almost obligatory in effective psychotherapy. Additionally, the person should know how to use a client’s context in understanding his or her case. Having strong emotional attentiveness is also necessary for therapy as one can select the right locations or the right approach to use on a patient. Strong attending and listening capabilities are also indispensable in counseling. This means that one should refrain from judging the client or his situation. No single individual operates in a value-free world, but the most effective counselors are the ones who can truly listen to a client without imposing their values on them (Murphy & Dillon, 2011). Great interviewers are able to accept the fact that a client has different views and will, therefore, assess situations using different standards. With regard to listening and attending, a clinician ought to be patient with a client even when the client lushes out against him or her or when progress is slow. One should be sensitive to the ethical and multicultural aspects of a client. Sometimes the client’s race, social class or background has a strong effect on the outcome of the counseling process. Therefore, a good counselor should be aware of those differences and use them for the benefit of the client. However, effective psychotherapy also entails detaching stereotypes about certain groups from the reality of a client’s experiences. For instance, while African Americans tend to be more sensitive to nonverbal communication, not all of them will possess this trait. Some of them may request for plenty of verbal clarifications. Therefore, it is the counselor’s duty to detect these generalities as well as individual differences. When handling clients that come from a background that differs greatly from the counselor’s, it is necessary to use members of that community to learn about hidden cues and to make clients as comfortable as possible (Murphy & Dillon, 2011). Ethical and diversity issues in counseling responsibly Ethical issues in responsible counseling stem from ethical standards and principles governing the profession. A counselor ought to merge his or her personal values on ethical practice with industry practice especially when solving ethical dilemmas. Nonetheless, certain rules of thumb exist when carrying out responsible counseling. A session ought to be confidential and private. No
Introduction “Al Fin Cayó!” is the tenth episode and the finale of the second season of Narcos , a crime television series that started in 2015. The second season had been focused on the hunt for Pablo Escobar, a real-life drug trafficker from Colombia sometimes referred to as the “king of cocaine.” Since the story is based on historical events, it was somewhat challenging for writers to make the finale unexpected or intriguing because everyone knew what was going to happen in the end. However, “Al Fin Cayó” is worth watching because of its emotional appeal, dynamics, and the impressive work of actors. The major weakness of the finale is that Escobar as a character is not integral enough for the episode to make a strong statement. Second Season One of the concerns of viewers for the second season was its limited timeframe. The ten episodes of the first season covered a time period of fifteen years, while the same number of episodes of the second season had to cover only one year. Some might have assumed that the show would lose its dynamics, but the writers proved that they could preserve the pace and the energy in the second season despite the time limitations. The finale featured a summary of the main elements that the season had been built upon: police chases, disputes among characters on how to deal with Escobar, and the presentation of the perspective of Escobar himself. The season’s finale, just as it was supposed to be, was the season’s climax. Escobar’s Representation The episode begins with Escobar’s daydream where he pictures himself as the President of Colombia smoking weed (“Narcos S02E10 – Al Fin Cayó!”). This episode reveals a complicated internal conflict of this character in terms of his patriotic feelings and attitudes toward his country. The portrayal of Escobar as a highly controversial character continues throughout the episode. For example, he is presented as a loving husband and father as viewers can see him talk to his wife Tata over a radio communication device. In a different part, he is presented as a loyal master to his sicarios (hitmen) as Escobar refuses to leave his wounded sicario and escape. Then, Escobar is shown as a reckless criminal who, while being looked for by all the forces, fearlessly gives dropped coins back to a policeman in a shop. Finally, Escobar is shown in an emotional and touching manner as he sits down on a bench in a public place to have an imaginary talk with his late cousin (“Narcos S02E10 – Al Fin Cayó!”). All these different portrayals follow each other quite abruptly creating an impression that the writers had not managed to incorporate all those different versions and representations of Escobar into a coherent ongoing storyline for the entire season, so they forced all those versions into the 45 minutes of the finale. Escobar’s Complexity It is important to identify what the series’ statement about Escobar was because it seems to be the declared central theme of Narcos . The series was trying to show Escobar’s complexity and to present him as something mor
Introduction Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us is the book devoted to the research of the drivers of human behavior and motivation. Daniel H. Pink, the author of the book, presents the results of his own research on the topic and explains his self-determination theory (SDT). The ideas introduced in his book are coherent with the tendencies in the modern world as they describe the drivers of people’s behavior in light of the modern working environment. The existence of the autonomous driver of human motivation is the cornerstone of Daniel H. Pink theory which has been introduced in Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us. Motivation as the Main Tool of Performance Improvement Starting from the 1980s, the focus of the research and practical implementation shifted from the technical aspects of economic performance to the behavioral ones (Robbins & Judge, 2009). The scholars and practitioners realized that the concentration of attention on the equipment, technologies, workforce skills are important but they are not the only determinants of the high productivity. The psychological aspects play a crucial role in the organization functioning as well. “Organizational behavior is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within organizations, for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organization’s effectiveness” (Robbins & Judge, 2009, p. 2). Motivation is one of the elements of organizational behavior. Motivated people are those who make their decisions aimed at achieving something that they value (Motivation n.d.). That is why goals and values are used to describe
Financial Management Principles Businesses often assume their credit score is worse or better than the actual position. A creditor needs to know the ability of the business to repay its obligations. Evaluation of creditworthiness assists decision-makers to know whether to extend credit or not. It also helps in deciding on the interest rate and fees to charge. Similarly, current creditors need to know the changes in the financial position of an entity to decide whether to raise credit limit or interest rates (Leonard and John 7). Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the creditworthiness of an entity. During such evaluations, creditors need to know how much debt can be realistically paid from the revenue of the business, duration, and profitability of the business, the existing credit and various credit limits, assets of the business, and financial stability of the business among others (Leonard and John 7). Various attributes of financial analysis form the basis of the evaluation. Evaluation entails the use of ratios. Comparison can be with industry averages or performance of other businesses. This treatise analyses the creditworthiness of Abel Athletics. Profitability This section looks at the revenue of the business. Net income for the business was $2,371,950. The net profit margin was 26.4%, the gross profit margin was 58.2%, the operating profit margin was 40.5%, and the return on assets was 23.1%. All the profitability ratios are above the industry average. Therefore, we can conclude that the business was profitable (Vance 23). Liquidity ratios The current ratio was 1.45 while the quick assets ratio was 0.33. Both ratios are above the industry rate. However, they are low than ideal rates. The ideal current ratio should be 2 while the quick ratio 1. This may imply that the firm may not adequately meet obligations which fall due within a year. However, due to the nature of goods and services traded in that industry, it might not be possible to hold several assets as current assets (Vance 23). Capital structure and debt ratio The debt ratio for the business was 82.5%, the debt to equity ratio was 97.4% and the interest coverage ratio was 14.55. The ratios are more than the industry ratios. Even though the current assets of the business could not adequately cover the current liabilities, the total assets, and equity well cover the total liabilities. The interest coverage ratio was 14.55. This is way below the industry average of 25.5. The ratio measures the number of times an entity can make interest payments on its debt portfolio with its earnings before interest and taxes. The ideal ratio should be more than 1.5. An extremely low-interest coverage ratio implies that the business has a high debt burden. This may indicate bankruptcy as the business is unable to meet its obligations (Haber 76). Conclusion From the activity ratios, it is imperative to note that the level of activity of the business is above the industry averages. The average payment period is more than twice the industry averages. From the above discussion, the business is profitable and credit-worthy. It is
Thesis Statement Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a great platform for professionals in Information Technology (IT) to research policies and processes which can be implemented in an organization. Current business processes supporting IT should be flexible and changeable in order to stay competitive. ITIL has a framework that covers all the aspects of IT within an organization. Executive Summary ITIL was initially created under the backing of the UK government through CCTA department, which worked together with office of government commerce (OGC). The library is effective in defining structure of an organization through provision of skills of improving organizational information technology. It embraces standardized operational management practices and procedures, which help organizations operate IY infrastructure (Steinberg, 2001) and achieve high quality service. The fact that ITIL is an approved model of IT services, it helps in business performance. The improved performance is due to increased efficiency level in the operations and data handling procedures. Organizations will be able to implement the latest application systems in the business to improve company brand effectively. The focus should be put on improving the infrastructure library so that the current IT challenges are diverted or minimized. The improvement will enable good service quality and reduce operation cost at all levels of business work. The improvement comes through design of new books that incorporate new management systems inculcated in the business sector (Orand, 2011). More research on the management systems need to be done with the major aim of unlocking key development strategies in the business systems. The ITIL books are reevaluated periodically in order business management and operations to become successful at all times. Introduction ITIL is an approach to the information technology management service. It helps in practical understanding, identifying, and effective framework for planning and delivery supporting IT services in a given business (Van Haren Publishing, 2007). ITIL was formed in response to increasing dependence of businesses on information technology. The agency had set many recommendations to safeguard standard practices for both, government and private sectors in order to facilitate good IT management standards. The quantity of books increased from the initial publication in the year 1989 to about thirty volumes. More comprehensive books were published by the year 2001, which could match various aspects in IT management. The growth in various versions of ITIL books has been constant until the creation of edition of the year 2011. This progress ensured that proper and updated IT infrastructural management systems are implemented for better business service delivery. The major ad
Introduction The Brazilian food culture is made up of a variety of mostly traditional dishes that have their background from the history and culture of the country. According to historical information, before the Portuguese arrived, the Indians had already dwelled in most parts of the Brazilian continent and had already familiarized the locals with their traditional food. The Indian foods included sweet potatoes, fish, cassava meals, dates, spices and corn porridge. The West African slaves also influenced the Brazilian food culture by introducing their cultural foods which were peppers, coconut milk and dende (Lovera, 2005). Brazil adopted food from the Indians and West Africans by incorporating the dried fruits, pastries and roots into their food. When slavery in the continent ended in the 19 th century, the Brazilian food culture continued to receive more influence from Asian and Middle Eastern immigrants. This extensive variety of food from different countries and cultures has been able to make the Brazilian food to be world renowned. Every region of the Brazilian continent has its own unique and tasty food dishes Food Culture in Sao Paolo, Rio de Janeiro and Amazonas The South Eastern Region in Brazil is made up of Espirito Santo, Sao Paolo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro. The state of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo form the major cities of Brazil. They are also the main industrial hub of the continent where major industries and factories are located. These states are also home to a variety of food cultures that have made the continent’s food dishes be internationally known. The northern part of Brazil is made of Acre, Amapa, Para, Rondonia, Roraima, Amazonas. Many of the traditional cuisines found in most of the Brazilian states are similar with feijoada being the most common cuisine. A plate of feijoada in many of the Brazilian restaurants goes for between $8 and $12. There are however specific foods for the different states in Brazil many of which are prepared for festive occasions such as carnivals, Christmas or new years festivities. A common Christmas delicacy inmost of the Brazilian states is the cuscuz a Paulista which is made up of corn and cassava flour. The cuisine also features palmetto, sardines, boiled eggs, shrimp and tomatoes. Another common delicacy that is eaten during the Christmas festivities is the feijoada do peru which is a mixture of stewed beans and the bones of a turkey. Foods that are common in the northeastern part of Brazil are acaraje and vatapa with acaraje being black eyed pea fritters and vatapa made of seafood stew. The cuisine that is most common in the south part of Brazil is the churrasco which is grilled meat. This is a common delicacy because of the many cattle ranches in the region. Rodizios are also a common meal in Brazil. Rodizios are grilled meat and poultry pieces placed on large skewers (Lovera, 2005). The main food found in both Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo is feijoada which is made up of a black bean and meat stew. This meal is acc
Abstract Ageing is considered as a process of extreme complexity that affects not only the individual cells, but also the body as a whole. This research thesis will hence focus on the effect of telomeres, organismal aging, as well as how telomere maintenance affects the genome stability. The telomere is a fraction of the complex process involved in ageing hence this research will elaborate how DNA damage response and genome integrity influence postmitotic ageing. In addition to this, the genetic pathways that enhance the elongation of life and survival will also be elaborated. Introduction In the modern world, the ageing population has become a topic of interest. The curiosity in this field has led to researches in terms of regenerative remedies where scientists tend to investigate whether there is a possibility of doing away with intrinsic instigators for the sole purpose of reversing, if not halting, the degeneration that brings about ageing. There is accumulation of evidence over the years that indicate telomere damage as a key factor in bringing about decline in organs and disease risks that are associated with ageing. In humans, evidence obtained also indicated strong links between reduction of telomeres, high risk of attaining diseases associated with ageing and failure of organ system in terms of degenerative diseases [1] . According to Rudolph, ageing is has a huge impact on the lifestyle, disease prevention and patient’s care of individuals throughout the world. Main mechanisms of molecules that have an impact on ageing process are 1) reduction in the stem cell function of adults; 2) Alteration in metabolic pathways and gene expressions; and 3) increase in molecular damage thereby affecting the proteins and DNA [2] . Argument The alternative hypothesis in this research is that “telomerase reactivation slows down senescence” while on the other hand, the null hypothesis in this research is any other outcome of the research undertaken. Upon conducting an experiment on an adult mouse to establish the effects of physiological telomerase activa
This paper presents an evaluation of the leadership and managerial decision-making process involving the MIT Sloan Women in Management (SWIM) club. The case study involved the decision to cancel or proceed with the planned meeting in the face of an impending weather challenge. The decision involved several issues, including the costs of cancellation and the repercussions of proceeding with the meeting if the snowstorm would hit on Friday as predicted. This report examines SWIM’s areas of strength, their decision process, and recommended solutions. Further, the consequences of the proposed solutions are presented with a clear focus on future contingency plans. In the culmination of the case, this report discusses the challenges of organizational decision-making. Case Study: Sink or SWIM An organization’s progress and sustainability depend heavily on the managerial decisions made. The policymaking landscape is dynamic as it presents leaders with new challenges in handling the environmental, social, and economic responsibilities. In risky situations, leaders are expected to act logically and make practical decisions to sustain the organization (Bauer & Erdogan, 2017). Surviving and sustaining operations in any organization calls for creativity and innovation. We live in times when anything can happen at any time, disrupting business processes. While good leaders are expected to plan ahead of time, some events are unpredictable. Unforeseen events can result in significant losses to an organization that the organization may have a challenge recovering from the damage. As the SWIM leadership navigates their third annual meeting preparation, they must consider all the probable events and their consequences. The club can utilize its strong points to avoid severe repercussions while understanding that the future depends on current decisions. Since the future is unpredictable, there is a need for contingency planning to prevent event and business’ disruption. SWIM’s strengths SWIM has several strengths that can be utilized for the club’s success. These strengths include the club’s size, resource endowment, and leadership skills. SWIM’s most significant strength is its growth over the years, contributing to a large membership giving the club a good reputation. The case study highlights that the planned third annual women’s conference was set to be the largest (Ankeles et al., 2013). The attendance was estimated at 500 guests, a number that called for a whole year’s planning. The club started with a few members and grew over the years, reaching a point where it could host a large meeting with many speakers handling various topics on business and women. The club can utilize the good reputation to call in for support and attendance from many businesswomen and influencers globally. The club is endowed with the resources necessary for hosting large business meetings. The case indicates that at MIT Sloan, rarely closed, meaning that the halls and other projection systems were available for SWIM. The meeting venue had the capacity to hold over 500 attendee
Summary Technology is a two way aspect. This is because it is created by humans who consequently depend on it to develop. Marketers have over relied on technology to achieve business growth. It works to improve existing markets but not in creating new markets. Business growth entails maintaining and expanding client base. Therefore, technology will only work in maintaining existing customers, and marketers are expected to concentrate on studying and creating new markets (Pierre, Hulbert