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Introduction Buddhism and Hinduism are some of the popular religions in the world with their origins dating back to the Common Era in India. To some extent, these religions share similar ideologies and origin, even though Hinduism is older than Buddhism and ranks third in terms of popularity world. Despite the various similarities between these two religions, Hinduism and Buddhism differ in certain aspects. Therefore, this essay compares and contrasts the religious practices and rituals of Buddhism and Hinduism. Comparison Similarities Buddhism and Hinduism share several similarities. For instance, these religions are polytheistic. The major gods are those related to compassion and wisdom in Buddhism. On the other hand, Hinduism has a god of reproduction, destruction and the Supreme deity. In addition, these religions share a belief in Samsara. This means that the process of birth has to be broken to achieve Moksha, which means the achievement of freedom. Both Hinduism and Buddhism share the belief of reincarnation. According to Buddhism, reincarnation is related to the present actions of a person while Hinduism believes that an individual lives in an impersonal world. Duiker and Spielvogel note that, “ asceticism evolved into the modern practice of body training that we know as yoga (union), which is accepted today as a meaningful element of Hindu religious practice” (Duiker, and Spielvogel 42). Therefore, the body of a person transforms into another shape based on his or her actions. Both religions believe in salvation with Buddhists believing that each person has to strive for his or her salvation and cannot shift blames on others for religious failures. In addition, this salvation relates to the good actions of a person. According to Buddhism, each person must strive to attain salvation based on his actions. However, an individual has to use four paths to attain this type of salvation. The first path is Raja Yoga, which means the path of salvation. In addition, there is Jnana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga that mean the path of knowledge and love respectively. Karma Yoga means that a person attains salvation by pursuing good actions. Besides, there is mediation in both religions as Duiker and Spielvogel observe in their analysis. Mediation is a religious practice that brings the believers close to nirvana. During t
What are the main advantages of using Mintel reports? Mintel reports are extremely helpful for business owners as they provide sufficient information for decision-making. There are many benefits of using Mintel reports. The major one is that the data is precise and comprehensive. Also, the company provides reports regularly, which is another obvious asset. Further, Mintel reports cover every industry, which guarantees that one can find any data there. One of the company’s assets is its regular subscribers. Having such influential names as Associated Newspapers and SmithKline Beecham on their client list, Mintel reports demonstrate their reliability and solidity. Another advantage of Mintel reports is that they present the integrated research comprising every possible feature of the product described. Instead of merely suggesting a concise characterization, the website provides an instructive editorial on the market and the place which the product in question possesses in that market. Finally, a huge asset of Mintel reports is that they are intended to encompass the coming five years. Thus, the companies save time and money on planning. The firms using Mintel reports admit that the services performed by the website are of the highest quality and provide stable assessment and development of business. What disadvantages might there be in using Mintel reports? As the website produces extremely comprehensive reports, it is evident that their price is high. It is probably the biggest disadvantage of Mintel reports. The high price is explained by the cost of the original research. However, the expenses on the report are completely justified. Every company using Mintel reports realizes that the benefits will make up for the price. While a typical report costs approximately £1500, it may take up to twenty times as much if a company chooses to run a dedicated fundamental research exercise which will most likely bring the same information. Another limitation of Mintel reports is that they do not always give precise answers to the company’s questions. However, they do their best to give almost all of the responses. Compared to the numerous benefits provided by Mintel reports, the disadvantages are minute and can be easily justified. Why would a firm carry out primary research, even after buying a report? Some companies still choose to carry out primary research even after obtaining Mintel’s report. The explanation of their choice is connected with the fact that notwithstanding their most strenuous efforts, Mintel reports sometimes fail to provide the most exhaustive data. However, they do their best to allow the companies to perform the research at a low-cost effort. When a firm chooses to carry out primary research it does not mean that it is dissatisfied with Milton’s rep
Introduction Methods of management have consistently changed with time. Environmental dynamics in the last few decades have continued to call for better management approaches. Accordingly, organizations whose managements fail to address the issue by adjusting the approaches to fit the demands of the new world have always stood a greater risk of going under. However, the current approaches are similarly becoming inadequate for the future. The complex future dynamics are calling for better methods that would ensure that creativity and innovation are sustained. As Wagner (2009) puts it, the older generation “is doing everything wrong.” What the current society needs to do is engage in the exact opposite of what is happening currently. These sentiments are echoed by Hamel (2007) when he points out that most companies are engaged in operational and product innovation when actually what they need is management innovation. This paper will highlight what the society can do in order to ensure that the future of management is bright and that the Y generation extends the high performance and productivity. Strategic marketing In her analysis of the annual conference of the World Future Society held in Chicago in 2009, Wagner (2009, p. 53) identifies several ways through which the management society can ensure consistent success in the future. The first approach is using marketing to fight poverty. According to futurists, organizations that will succeed in future must change their approach to marketing from generic messages aimed for the whole community to social marketing which identifies a given target group and develops a message that is specifically designed for them. Technological approach Technological revolution is a great opportunity for organizations that have expectations for the future. The current global recession is just but an indication of the end of industrial age and ushering in of the technological age. By making use of technological advancement, the recession can be controlled. In addition, organizations that will make use of the technology by harnessing the interactive opportunities offered by the Internet and changing their organizational structure will stay relevant and emerge victors within the global economy (Wagner, 2009, p.54). Leadership Change in leadership is another way forward for institutions that are expected to make an impact in the future. Wagner (200
Why Do Citizens of New York Need Drug Laws?   * To limit drug abuse   * To protect innocent people   * To save the communities   * To control the use of drugs and prevent their usage (Robert Wood Johnson, 2004) Major Findings of New York State and Drug Use   * New York drug offenders have been arrested an average of 10 times;   * Offenders of New York City are characterized by more widespread criminal histories than offenders of any other city in the state;   * 7% of offenders have no prior arrests only;   * About 84% of offenders have been sentenced to prison. (O’Donnell, 2010) Drug Laws in New York and Their Legacy and Effects New York’s Rockefeller Drug Laws Dates:   * 1973 – the year of enacting;   * April 2009 – changes by the Legislature (minimum sentence lengths, elimination of some drug offenders);   * 2009 – the reform of New York’s drug laws to evaluate the impact of changes. Essence   * Definition of commitment trends;   * Differentiation of commitments from the City of New York and other cities of the state;   * Analysis of drug convictions and appropriate sentences. (O’Donnell, 2010) Drugs and Punishment for Sellers in New York (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation,2004; Office of National Drug Control Policy, 2008). Drugs             General information                                                                                                    Sentence   fine                                                                                                                                               (Maximum)            Cocaine           Available in economically depressed parts of the state.                                                                Lifetime   $ 100,000 Heroin/marijuana  Its usage is increasing in New York and supported by Colombian and Dominican corporations.                             7 years    $ 5000    ana                                                                                                                                                           Methampheta       less serious problem but still existed in the state of New York. It is produced in Mexico and supplied by local labs.  Lifetime   $ 50,000  mine                                                                                                                                                          Ecstasy           Available in New York clubs. Canada and the Netherla
Introduction The impact of music on the society is very significant. Music acts as a mirror to the society. It is used to pass information whether constructive or destructive to the society. This thus implies that it can lead to the overall improvement or destruction of the morals of a society. Musicians thus play significant part in shaping the society although the presence of rejection is experienced. The society values are very important in the development of children. The information that children get when being brought up is found to play very significant roles in their behavior and interactions in future. To ensure that good ethics are maintained, there are usually various regulations set. The offenders are usually punished as a way of avoiding future occurrences. This paper seeks to look into Frank Zappa’s life in the music industry and how it affected him as well as the American culture. Frank Zappa’s Music life Frank Zappa was a great musician who was born in 1940 in Baltimore. His father was a meteorologist who worked in an arsenal in the United States of America. He was the firstborn child in a family of six of which one was his sister. There were numerous movements by his father from one work place to another which made the family to equally move frequently. This made it possible for the family to at least reside in different places some of which included Florida and Maryland among others. The work his father undertook required them to reside close to their work place so as to be easily available incase of an emergency. Due the risks associated with the arsenal, the family members were provided with protective materials. Frank Zappa is said to have fallen sick more often than not due to the effect of the chemicals at his work place. To ensure that his health was fine, the family had to relocate. Zappa’s musical interest started when he was still very young. At high school he used to participate in the music festivals and was a keen player of the drum. During the same period, his parents had recognized the interest in him in music and they bought a music record player. This helped him in developing further his interest and knowledge in the music industry. At that tender age he got access to various musical instruments. As time passed by he gained more interest in the modern music. He was attracted to music played by Varese among others artists of the time. He loved music and understood various forms of music from his cultural music. This gave him a better and wider perspective of the different music categories available as well as the musical instruments used. In some of the instances he found himself lacking in resources to acquire some music or instrument which he really required for his practice. The presence of many music groups performing different types of music was very effective for his exposure to various music types. His parents bought him various equipments and encouraged him to pursue his interest after discovering that he truly adored music and had a special attachment to it. His point of view on va
Introduction Most countries in the developed world are experiencing fast growth in the aging population. Consequently, there is an increase in the number of victims facing challenges that are associated with disability, as well as illness. This scenario is piling up pressure on the national amenities that are established to cater to the health of the aged. Insurance programs have been established with the purpose of providing solutions to the challenge, but difficulties that hamper the successful execution of the intended mission keep emerging. More personnel and training are required to enhance the capacity of nurses and other caregivers in handling the situation. Equally, more resources and planning are required to ensure that the rising population of the aged does not overwhelm the authorities and governments. This paper analyses the contemporary demands expected of nurses in as far as the aged care environment is concerned. The paper also explores the various strategies that require implementation in order to achieve the best health outcomes for the aged. Contemporary Demands on Nurses in Aged Care Environments The contemporary demands faced by nurses who are charged with offering care to the aged mainly border along the lines of critical nursing research (Scholarly Editions, 2011, p. 103). Continuous studies and research excursions are mandatory for purposes of benefiting from the profession’s scientific basis (Stephens & Ledlow, 2010, p. 99). In the present day, the nursing fraternity concerned with the aged targets the provision of quality services. This can only be achieved if multiple philosophical, as well as theory-based approaches, are used, in addition to other diverse methodologies (Møller & Huschka, 2009, p. 72). The essence of research is to provide an understanding on illnesses that affect the aged. This establishes a solid basis for handling illnesses at their acute or chronic stages. Knowledge generated from research can also be used to address illnesses and disabilities before they arise. Research in nursing is also bound to help in the discovery of mechanisms and techniques that will help in slowing disease and disability progression (Stephens & Ledlow, 2010, p. 99). The result of such health studies would be the discovery of effective approaches that would, in turn, help in achieving and sustaining optimal health. As the situation grows complex, nurses need professional socialization, as well as educational processes to remain competitive. These will result in adequately prepared nurses and scientists in the sector. There is a growing demand for efficiency and effectiveness. This dem
Introduction The key challenge facing managers today is selecting and setting the future direction of an international enterprise. Reasons for facing difficulties as observed by McGee et al (2005) are usually: failure to anticipate market and competitive changes, and failure to develop suitable competitive products and organizational processes, which will position the company to regain success (p.48). Strategic sluggishness, pride, bureaucratic organizational and management philosophies, and other cultural characteristics discourage and stifle creativity and innovativeness in a firm (p.50). Managers find themselves following the same procedures everyday even when the environmental situations have changed (Flood 2000 p.18). These calls for organizational restructuring and this will be achieved through external value creation concepts. History of Renaissance Hotel and group resort The Renaissance is a worldwide brand of hotels and resort in over 140 locations worldwide. Each Renaissance was built with a unique character, personality and history. The hotel was created for those who seek new discoveries and adventure, and people willing to uncover the local flavour, charm and culture. That is Renaissance hotels and resorts are located among the best places in the world, for its clients to experience the something new and wonderful. The renaissance brand is owned by the Marriot International and most of the hotels are managed by Marriott. Founded in 1982 as Ramada Renaissance Hotel, it was later to be acquired by new world in 1993.New world acquired Stouffer hotels from Nestle and folded them to one Renaissance chain. In 1997 Marriott acquired Netherlands incorporation Renaissance Hotel group and retained the Renaissance brand. It was later in 2005 that Mariott acquired most of the remaining Renaissance Hotels with the aim of managing them and selling them on franchise contracts. Services marketing mix: critical encounters and managing process External value conception is an idea that every entrepreneurs would want to achieve. This is due to saturation in the market place where every industry has been turned red due to competition of existing products (Bohm 2006, p.78). To develop value creation concepts, it requires creative thinking and innovativeness to avoid duplication of what already exists in the market (Brooke & Mills 2003 p.60). This would involve searching in the hotel industry, the internet and related products. The information sought could help in identifying the existing need in the business and how to solve the need. This paper will explore the option and develop external value creation concepts that will help Renaissance Hotel and Resort group outline the new concepts that w
The Solutions of Headhunting firm will be located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company will conduct recruitment activities on behalf of other firms seeking to fill vacant positions. The firm will select suitable, highly qualified candidates capable of performing work duties assigned to them effectively. The firm will hire a web design and IT company to help it maintain its website and develop an effective database. The firm will ensure that its database is aligned to reputable human resource websites such as Monster.com and other professional websites like LinkedIn. The key activities which the firm will be doing on behalf of its clients will be: hiring executive staff needed in corporate firms, marketing open job vacancies and interviewing suitable candidates for specific vacant positions. The firm will introduce high quality systems to ensure its internal operations satisfy its clients’ expectations. The firm intends to partner with human resource websites and job boarders to profile suitable candidates for various vacant positions. This approach will help the firm to reduce the costs it incurs in its operations to achieve greater efficiency. The company will utilise persuasive marketing approaches to make potential employees and employers aware of its services. The company will make its customer services more open to the public through social networking websites. This will enable it interact directly with potential clients to make them aware of its service offerings. The firm will also rely on word of mouth marketing and existing client referrals to market its services to potential clients. This approach will only be possible if the quality of services offered satisfy clients’ expectations. The firm will only hire candidates with high professional skills and a good reputation. The firm’s marketing strategy will target to increase the number of job applicants that apply through its website portal. This will help the firm to have a large database of job seekers who are skilled in different disciplines. Therefore, the firm will be in a position to conduct fast recruitment drives to select suitable candidates. The firm will add value to its services by offering low commission rates to clients. There will be a specific team hired to assist customers who seek to understand how the firm’s services work. This will improve the company’s reputation in the market. The firm will hire sales representatives who will be trained on how to offer personalized services to clients. This will make the company incur more costs because more funds will be needed to cater for
The occurrence of natural disasters renders the victims vulnerable to communicable diseases. Calamities like floods, droughts, earthquakes and hurricanes occur annually around the world which alter the disease patterns. The outbreak of communicable diseases doesn’t take into account borders but rather is being spread like fire if control measures are not applied immediately (General Health District, 2011). Various health policies have been formulated to curb the spread of Communicable diseases also referred to as infectious infections. Societal practices such as overcrowding in the shopping centers, constant movement of people that leads to culmination of rural camps, habit of using the day care facilities service, and involvement in unsafe sexual practices. Controls of such diseases involve personal initiatives in maintaining high standard of hygiene and safe water treatment methods. A clean environment coupled with good health system forms the foundation of eradicating communicable diseases. These diseases are mainly either vector-borne or water-borne (The Johns Hopkins and The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, 2011). The commonly applied strategies in controlling the outbreaks of infectious diseases are reduction of mortality rate due to proactive measures that ensures early detection and consequent treatment; another ideology is to encourage preventive activities which will in the long run reduce rampant spread of such diseases. These should be applied without much bureaucracy. Quick response is the principle to be adhered to incase of an outbreak. This helps in curbing the impending epidemic. The emergency program of immunization also plays a vital role in controlling the communicable diseases (The Johns Hopkins and The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, 2011). Communicable diseases need to be controlled to curb the spread to an epidemic level. The proposed or suggested interventions will include fields related to water and sanitation, hygiene, health care. Other factors to be considered are the cost, implementation pace, feasibility of the program and its adherence to the human rights issues. The program should not be in conflict with the culture of the victims or the target populations. The program design includes the rapid assessment stage usually after the occurrence of some kind of disaster. It’s a period of data gathering and snap decision making. The in-depth assessment helps in comprehensive planning of the control program. At this stage, the background information of the affected population is sought together with the magnitude of the epidemic. The program should include some long term plan on how to reduce the effect of such epidemics in case they re-occur (The Johns Hopkins and The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies). The implementation