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Abstract By answering various relevant questions, this paper seeks to look into the aspect of the presidential power and its relation with the war on terror. To this end, an analysis of the various incidences that called for the intervention of the president shall be delved into before a shift is made to identify the key aspects and discourses that play a role in the establishment of presidential supremacy. The paper shall make attempts to identify and put into use a multi-sited ethnography by not only borrowing examples from various timeframes in the various continents across the globe but also taking into consideration the uniqueness of the situations at hand. This paper will serve as an analysis of the theoretical propositions implied by political ideologies and present them in conversation with human nature as a global manifestation of the phenomenon. This project shall also serve as an illustration of the theory of multidimensional transnational involvement of politics in their historic and contemporary manifestations as well as present the argument that current analysis as has been presented by various scholars. Introduction The September11, 2001 attacks on the United States put the powers of the president on a spot-check and led to a generalized debate on what the president could and could not do even in the pretext of the war on terror. Among other items, President Bush argued that presidential powers allowed him to define the status and handling of individuals regarded as proponents of terrorism. This element was later implemented with the president being allowed to issues orders without congress approval. The American constitution and indeed the constitutions of most nations in the world hold that the individuals who entitled with public authority must note that they cannot be above the law. This guidance by the law should be maintained even when dealing with terrorists. So, to what extent are the powers of the president limited? This essay seeks to point out the extent to which the president can act when faced with administration and leadership decisions. To this extent, a number of publications shall be consulted outlining how some presidents handled certain situations especially in relation to the war on terror. Methodology Data will be extracted from various journals, articles and books. The criteria of selection for the literature will be the relevance to the research topic as well as the year of publication. Both public and private libraries as well as online libraries will be visited in order to access the data. This research will be partly evidence based and partly founded on professional research by professionals in the field. Various articles will be studied in order to provide background information which will essentially give credibility to the final essay. History analyses cannot be effectively presented without obtaining information from real case scenarios. This will definitely make for some interesting research and in as much most of the information will only be used for reference purposes, it will effectively came round to form the back-bone of the pape
Most youth in the United States do not ascribe strictly to any orthodox religion such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Mormonism, and Catholicism among others. Instead, these youth are coming up with a religion of their own, which although nobody is formally registering or claiming membership of, is growing by the day in terms of those who ascribe to it. Most theological scholars who have written papers on the subject prefer to call this new trend Moralistic Therapeutic Deism. There is an aspect of semantic clarification that is necessary at this point and this is simply to state that the words Moralistic Therapeutic Deism do not refer to a specific aspect. Instead, one should take each word individually and attempt to extract the meaning of the phrase. Consequently, ‘moralistic’ has to do with morals, therapeutic has to do with the therapeutic effect that having certain morals attract, and deism refers to the divine deity that these youth envisage as related to the predefined moral order and its therapeutic effects. This paper provides a brief outline of what moralistic therapeutic deism constitutes from the informed viewpoint of some prominent theologians, specifically, Dorothy Day, Amal Abdel-Hakim, and Elie Wiesel. Elie is notably different from the former authors because of his contrary belief that God should and does interact more with his creation than people in the modern world portray him. Moralistic All three authors agree that the view correctly held by most American teenagers on religion is that one should ascribe to some moral codes, which essentially enables people to be good. According to Dorothy Day, this means that people should continually strive to be nice, polite, kind, caring, compassionate, loving, patient, forgiving and charitable among other virtues and consequently everybody will be happy. This is because everybody will be striving to achieve these qualities and to administer them on their neighbors. However, Dorothy is more conservative in her view; she believes that being good means sacrificing one’s life for others and that the MTD view on morals is too generic or vague. Morality also means not being mean, proud or obnoxious. It incorporates being respectful and pleasant and in the end, these attributes make one feel good about themselves (Abdel-Hakim 23). There lies the connection with the therapeutic aspect of this religion. One can attain subjective wellbeing and happiness, feelings of peace and security and good relations with others when they are practicing these values. According to Elie, this state is also convenient for resolving one’s problems because one can rely on the collective help of others in the society in which he or she resides or of the God, he or she believes in especially because of the goodness that is characteristic of this state. Amal reiterates God dictates this moral order for humanity to follow and be happy in it. Consequently, everybody that strives to live according
Thesis Statement Due to manifold effects of technological innovations, education has undergone significant and positive changes connected with the simplification and automation of sophisticated processes, the introduction of audio-visual media, and the advent of the World Wide Web, one of the powerful instruments for acquiring knowledge. Supporting arguments The introduction of computerized devices has made it easier for instructors to convey information and present material. In particular, most processes have been greatly simplified due to the introduction of automated elements to education. Lawless and Pelegrino (2007) insist on the fact that the introduction of technology to the educational process will considerably promote students’ achievements and will increase teachers’ awareness of technology professional development. In particular effective practice in teaching and learning is closely connected with the process of technology adoption. Hence, the authors argue the necessity to provide consistent plans for software and hardware implementation (Thomson, 1999, p. 30). Technological advances can also offer audio-visual media being a powerful interactive tool. PowerPoint presentations, animated software, screens, and overhead projectors allow students to grasp large pieces of information. These audio-visual devices contribute to students’ greater interest in learning and significant improvement in students’ attention and attendance. In particular, using audio- and video- material considerably contributes to the quality of a learning process. By practicing visual and aural memory are much more active when being involved in software presentations (Bates, 2005, p. 176). Therefore, shifting from pencil and paper devices to the more advanced ones allows students to manage knowledge more successfully. It has now recognized that the World Wide Web is a powerful tool for acquiring knowledge. Containing hundreds of online catalogs, databases, and libraries, the Internet provides students with all necessary information. About this, the introduction of online techniques of information search infuses the necessity of implementing new strategies of knowledge acquisition (Hamada and Scott, 2000, n. p.). The technological integration does not only involve the usage of new software devices but also requires the knowledge of specific terms related to technology and education. For example, the authors “can draw certain insights from the recent experiences of intranet technology applications” (Hamada and Scott, 2000, n. p.). Also, a new dimension of knowledge acquisition influences social and political processes (Sullivan, 2002, n. p.). Online education, or distant learning, is a new word in higher learning. Nowadays, many educational establishments are offering online programs and courses for students who cannot study on a full-time basis (Bates, 2005, p. 18). Many students have a chance to obtain an online degree of any academic level and in any discipline. Online learning, therefore, considerably facilitates communication and interaction. It also enables to establish cross-cultural int
This paper would seek to analyze an issue that might seem to be a mere façade but in reality it is much more than that. The issue is that of the connection between Islam and Modernity or rather the compatibility between Islamic ideals and beliefs and the phenomenon which is defined as modernity. If one was to analyze both of these concepts that what has to be understood is that both of these concepts have their own roots in history and have a number of aspects attached to each of them. Both have had a number of schools of thought connected to them and hence, both are complex in their own right. As for the connection between them, that seems to be a daunting matter indeed and makes one sit up and take notice of the way this relationship developed. This paper would seek to present an understanding of the connection between Islam and the impact of modernity on a religion that is embedded in traditional values and beliefs. In order to do that, the paper would seek to outline the various developments which have taken place over time while at the same time evaluating the present Muslim identity. Whether the present Muslim still adheres to the traditional values or is he someone who is radically opposed to all “modern” elements. (Kurzman,1998), . The first impact of modernity was felt by Turkey which in fact to date remains one of the most “westernized” Islamic nations. There was a complete revolution in the scientific and legal procedure and thought such as the Metric system’s introduction, the freedom of the press, separation of powers, equality before the law, and scientific freedom amongst the many developments which take place as a result of the massive impact of the modern elements on Islamic ideology. If one was to witness the impact of
Ethical Behavior Barack Obama policies in healthcare The policy statement : The United State should not have health care reform when members are working but it has to support every child and provide him/her with quality healthcare services. Obama states that: “Health insurance must work for people and businesses, not just insurance and drug companies” (Healthcare policy in an Obama administration: Delivering on the promise of universal coverage n.d.). Ethical Behavior Principles   * The principle of beneficence;   * The principle of common good;   * The principle of distributive justice;   * The principle of integrity and totality;   * The principle of respect for autonomy;   * The principle of respect for persons;   * The principle of toleration (Donaldson et al 2002). Ethical Behavior in Healthcare Ethics is crucial for healthcare because it determines values and principles of organizational behavior. Proposed innovative technologies, which deal with people’s needs, provide satisfaction for these needs, and, hence, deliver utility (Smart and Williams 1990). Ethical Behavior Principles For Obama, it is important to recognize that ethics is a core of healthcare philosophy and interpersonal relations. Without ethics, the healthcare policies will fail to meet communication norms and will be unable to establish positive human relations with partners and clients. The proposed healthcare policies are based on the Judeo-Christian ethic which is generally considered to be the foundation of Western ethical and moral standards. The Ten Commandments and the Golden Rule are firmly ingrained in this ethic as is the Protestant work ethic and faith, love, charity, fairness, and justice. Ethical Behavior   * For healthcare policies the benefits from cultivating the recognized virtues and ethical values will long survive as a recognized institution.   * Values and virtues are passed along in the community through mentoring.   * Personal loyalty and friendship are paramount values here. Unethical Behavior Fannie Mae Accounting   * Fannie Mae is accused in violation of accounting principles and unethical behavior.   * “We must consider the accountability of management to fully implement corrective measures and bring about broad cultural and operational changes in the areas of concern,” Falcon said. OFHEO’s report makes “it difficult to assert such confidence“ (Farrell 2004).   * Conflicts of moral duty come in various shapes, sizes, and intensities.   * The company cannot anticipate all such problems. But what such conflicts have in common is both situational and philosophical.   * A personal moral dilemma is experienced by the professional accountant.   * By philosophical we mean that thinking abo
The Americans with Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) of 1990 provides protection from discrimination on behalf of state and local governments, agencies, and private employers to qualified employees with disabilities. The areas covered by the Act include application procedures, hiring, work conditions, compensation, promotion, training, firing, etc. The Act is applicable to all employers having more than 15 employees as well as employment agencies and labor organizations. The Act forces employers to provide reasonable accommodation to workers with disabilities (Thompson, 2015). This requirement refers to adjustments that would make it possible for such individuals to enjoy comfortable work conditions and feel equal. Since there are several people having disabilities in my organization, the ADA produces a considerable impact on their daily work experience. For instance, there is an employee who suffers from diabetes. He is provided with regular breaks during the day to be able to maintain the insulin level, eat-in short periods of time, and make injections if necessary. Another employee, who is blind, is given oral instruction in person instead of emailing. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), being an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits sex discrimination against women affected by pregnancy or related conditions. The Act states that such women must be treated the same as other employees, on the basis of their ability or inability to meet job requirements. As a result, an employer cannot use pregnancy as a reason for refusing to hire a female worker. Neither can prejudice of colleagues or customers serve as an excuse. The Act covers all aspects, including salary, promotions, benefits, training, sick leaves, and other factors that must not be affected by pregnancy (Grossman, 2016). I believe that the PDA is responsible for a big number of female employees working in my organization. Otherwise, the top management would rather be unwilling to accept women who are likely to take long leave after childbirth, which makes the company lose money. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (the ADEA) of 1967 prohibits job discrimination related to age. The problem the Act addresses it that in the face of high productivity of young employees, older workers may fail to retain their positions or to find a new job in case they feel disadvantaged and want to quit (Neumark & Button, 2014). The ADEA played a crucial role in my organization as it removed the arbitrary age limits and shifted the focus of attention from age to performance indicators. Therefore, older workers do not feel disadvantaged and are motivated to outperform the younger. In my opinion, this law is indeed the most helpful one for my company. This is accounte
If I were one of the judges for the next Salon de Refuses, I would recommend Paul Cézanne’s masterpiece Mont Sainte-Victoire (1902-1904). This particular work should be chosen due to its impeccable technical realization of the idea, intricate symbolism, and eye-pleasing aesthetics. This vast, colorful, and enigmatic painting can be considered one of the artist’s most notable works. Gardner and Kleiner report that in his series of works, Cézanne aimed at providing the audience with an opportunity to analyze the lines and colors of nature (369). From a technical standpoint, it is clear that Cézanne wanted to make impressionism enduring and solids. The painting draws the viewer’s attention with its vivid use of color and a relatively light color palette. Notably, the proportions of the figures presented in the painting vary; they are not fixed by particular linear perspectives (Gardner and Kleiner 369). Even though the composition is quite complex and includes many figures and symbols, it is well-balanced. Cézanne’s work may even be considered analytical, as opposed to presenting photography-like scenery. Another work that I would recommend including is Paul Gauguin’s masterpiece under the title of Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?. “Where Do We Come From?…” was painted during Gauguin’s trip to Haiti, where he transformed his experience of contacting a foreign culture into an art piece that can resonate with any person who would give it some thought (Gardner and Kleiner 368). The painting is notable for its thick, coarse brushstrokes, which were the tenets of impressionism. From a symbolical standpoint, “Where Do We Come From?…” is quite thought-provoking. To follow the narrative, the viewer needs to figure out how to read the painting and what to focus on. Further, the viewer is prompted to reflect on their own life and maybe even contemplate the inevitable death. In a way, the closeness of death in line with the philosophy of impressionism that rejoices in the beauty of a moment. Overall, the elements of a puzzle in this painting are truly encaptivating and another reason why it should become the centerpiece of the Salon des Refuses. Work Cited Gardner, Helen, and Fred S. Kleiner. Gardner’s Art Through the Ages: A Concise Global History . Wadsworth/Cengage Learning, 2009.
Executive Summary Masdar is a company that was established in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in 2006. Since then, the company has grown in several directions, introducing Masdar Clean Energy that participates in the creation and maintenance of renewable energy projects, and Masdar City, an example of sustainability and innovation. The organization is state-owned, which gives it unique capabilities and access to rare and essential resources. The analysis of renewable energy resources shows that it has many entrance barriers and has a low power of buyers. However, with the changing trends and the climate discussion becoming central to many governments, the risk of rivalry in the market is growing. The internal analysis demonstrates Masdar’s strengths and government support, vertical integration, brand image, and resources. The main threat is rooted in the changing environment and increasing competition, while the opportunities lie in unexplored markets and innovative energy sources. The main recommendation for Masdar is to focus on new markets, alternative renewable energy projects, collaboration, and education. Advice for implementing Masdar City’s ideas in existing communities is considered as well. Organization’s Description Masdar is a company established in 2006 in Abu Dhabi. It is state-owned, being a subsidiary of the Mubadala Development Company, a wealth fund governed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Masdar’s primary focus is renewable energy, but its main directions can be further divided into several branches – Masdar Clean Energy, Masdar City, and Masdar Capital, as well as a now-restructured Masdar Institute (“About Masdar”). Thus, it is challenging to estimate the total number of employees and projects of the organization since it involves several separate initiatives. Masdar is primarily involved in the creation and maintenance of renewable energy projects locally and internationally. While the company is focused on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, it has many programs in collaboration with European, Asian and other companies and governments (“About Masdar”). One of the projects situated in Abu Dhabi is Masdar City, a city with low carbon emissions and sustainable infrastructure. The history of the organization shows that it has evolved from a local to an international company that disseminates knowledge about sustainability and promotes renewable energy production. In 2006, the company was created to increase the country’s research on clean energy. In 2010, the idea for Masdar City, a carbon-neutral initiative was introduced to the world