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Religion usually develops as a social institution and as a cultural system and system of beliefs which are typical for the definite social group. That is why religion can be discussed as a social or group phenomenon. The members of the definite religious group create their own community which evolves according to the certain norms, codes, doctrines, and moral rules. Thus, the religious group is a kind of a moral community, and as a result, religion within society is based on the development of the definite group. From this point, religion can be defined according to those characteristics which are used to discuss different social groups. However, religion as any group phenomenon cannot be presented only as a positive institution. There are many conflicts and dilemmas which depend on the definite religious issues. Thus, religion is a group phenomenon which has al
Introduction Ferrell illuminates that the media or screen aggression is unswervingly related to real violence. This relationship has extensively affected the current generation, who admire 80% of the movie and print content they are inclined to. There has been incidence of aggression and criminal acts as a result of media or screen content. It is noteworthy that some of these events have not been solved to date. Popularizing of criminal culture and its implications Ferrell illuminates a variety of concepts pertaining to the popularization of criminal culture as illustrated by the following tenets. First, he highlights the concept of criminal subcultures and their influence on the entire society. They act as magnets consequently attracting persons who had not initially foreseen the circumstances or attractions. It is noteworthy that criminal subcultures are forged after attitudes and beliefs are shaped by the societal systems (Ferrell, 1998, pp 71). Consider the following example as it pertains to cyber crimes since it brings together people endowed with certain skills and tendencies that ultimately culminate in execution of criminal tendencies. Media representations of crime are also illuminated by Ferrell since it culminates in the infusion of such tendencies in the society (Ferrell, 1998, pp 71). Ferrell highlights that the media is solely responsible for the formation of definite subcultures that propagate crime in the society. Consider the following example; there are crimes that have occurred as a result of media or screen aggression. For example, the movie” Natural Born Killers” produced in 1995 and “directed by Oliver Stone”, resulted in two teenagers committing murder. It resulted to the murder of “William savage a Mississippi cotton gin manager and shooting of Byers Ann Patsy in Louisiana who was left paralyzed from the neck down” (Boyle, 2005, pp, 29). Two teenagers admitted to these crimes, Sarah Edmondson and her boyfriend. They testified to have gotten motivation from the movie “natural born killers that was under the steward of Oliver Stone. This means that the implications of media representation of crime are seen in the increased focus on societal processes. Ferrell also illuminates concepts pertaining to criminalized characteristics of music as illustrated by its cult like following that aims at spreading its ideologies especially to people who are unaware. The implications are evident in change of lifestyles especially among the unsuspecting youth and other young persons. Interests served According to Ferrell, the interests served range from the producers or rather persons initiating the process “popularization of criminal culture” (Ferrell, 1998, pp 72). It is noteworthy that market leaders in the TV and music industry together with the movie industry focus
Overview As Perlmutter, Bailey & Netting (2001) note, the 1967 Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a current law that exclusively protects persons above 40 years from employment discrimination. Specifically, the law prohibits employers from discriminating employees beyond 40 years when terminating workers from employment, hiring workers, compensating, training, issuing benefits, assigning job tasks and during layoffs. In addition, it prohibits the retaliation of employers or any individual against individuals opposing the discrimination of persons above 40 years in employment. There are various viable sources where HMOs can learn about ADEA. These include human resource law books, federal government agencies, human rights organizations and HMOs agencies or consultancy firms. The simplest way is to learn through the internet as most organizations involved with the ADEA have websites that display information about ADEA. Unfortunately, even with so many resources, HMOs managers barely know the implications of the law on its operations and the numerous ethical issues it posses on the organization. Smooth operations are fundamental for the success of HMOs. Mitigating ethical issues in law can help mitigate litigations and save an organization’s image. How does ADEA affect HMOs operations? What ethical issues does ADEA pose and how can HMOs evade them? Addressing these questions will ensure that ADEA does not sabotage HMOs success efforts. Impact on Operations To enforce ADEA, Brody (2005) elaborates that HMOs are required to change their daily operations. HMOS are required to post notices containing ADEA applicability as outlined in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in prominent places where employees and employment applicants can easily see and access them. In addition, HMOs have to make and maintain ADEA related records. For instance, they have to maintain three-year records that show the address, name, occupation, date of birth, daily/weekly compensation and pay rate of every employee. More so, they have to maintain records of layoffs, discharges, demotions, promotions, discharge, physical examinations and tests related to employee’s action. Therefore, HMOs have to scrutinize employees’ actions and record the above ADEA related activities on daily basis, and on a case-by-case basis (each employee) to accommodate and enforce ADEA. Ethical Issues The ‘loose lips sink ships’ motto applies in the ADEA law and therefore, ageist remarks against the potential group employees are prohibited. In most court cases including Alphin v. Sears, Roebuck and Co. (1991), the focus is on ageist remarks. The court made a ruling based on the store’s manager comment on how the employee was too old, has been around for long and yet was earning so much. Denesha v. Farmers Insurance Exchange (1998) shows how a plaintiff got $149, 906.97 after a manager stated that he would get rid of the ‘
From the onset it would seem that Google was destined for success from the moment of its inception; there is no doubt that Google tackled and solved a critical issue in the information technology sector that has persisted for long in very ingenious ways. It is this Google’s first ingenious innovation that would set the stage for its future successes in the years to come, which is an expectation that it has not failed to deliver. And as one pundit would aptly observe “Google was a Company in a hurry to do great things” and the technological innovation of its revolutionary search algorithm provided it with the lucky break that it so much needed (Gladwell, 2011). It is on this backdrop that we can best analyze the major success factors that positioned Google to its present day multibillion Company that it has become. In a nutshell Google’s success factors can be comprehensively summarized in a range of four factors even though they are many and varied, these are; first rate technology, business innovation, core competence & diversity and consumer orientation (Parikh, 2011; Kiran, 2011). More importantly is the fact that Google has complimented its business model with an effective corporate and governance structure and sought the best human resource skills that it nurtured as the Company continued to grow. So let us now briefly discuss how each of these factors has directly contributed to Google’s phenomenon growth. First rate technology Google’s initial area of business focus was a destiny that it had no choice to alter given that its founders were information technology engineers who were at the time engaged in finding a solution to the menace that search engines presented at the time. This factor was a blessing in disguise because as the years went by Google not only solved and perfected the search engine but also revolutionized the information technology industry in a way that has been unprecedented in just a short while. All this was possible because of its first rate technology, which in this case was rooted in its efficiently designed search engine. These early events, is what steered the Company to focus entirely on the information technology industry and specifically in the search engine business. This is aptly captured in the Company’s mission statement which it still continues to retain despite its diversification business strategies which state “Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful” (Edelman and Eisenmann, 2010). Based on this it can be argued that if Google did not venture in the search engine business in the first place, then it wouldn’t be the Company that it is today. In fact, we can also argue that if Google did not have first rate technology that was able to solve the problems of search engines from a different approach it wouldn’t have been the Company that it is now. Thus, we can see how first rate technology and creativity was integral to the success of Google. B
Introduction Congo is a novel written in the adventure genre in 1980 by Michael Crichton. The story centers on the expedition in the deep of Congo’s rain forests searching for diamonds. The novel starts with the end of an expedition when people were attacked and killed by an unknown enemy, and the contact between the expedition and the outer world is lost. When searching for diamonds, an expedition discovers the legendary lost ancient city, called Zinj. A video image, which was taken by an expedition and transmitted to the base station in the US proved, proved that gorillas were the ones responsible for numerous murders. Michael Crichton described the gorillas as primates who have odd lifestyles; by their appearance, they are different from the normal gorillas – smaller, with gray fur. “They have gray fur and light yellow eyes, and stand roughly four feet six inches tall’’. Animals were communicating with the help of wheezing sounds. Main body The new expedition, led by Karen Ross, was organized to find out more information about the city of Zinj and the brand new type of diamonds, which are able to change the shape of the whole world. This time the researchers took a famous mercenary Munro, gorillas trainer Peter Elliot, along with his female gorilla – Amy, who was trained to communicate with people, by using sign language. But this time the expedition got some competitors, like the consortium of Japanese and European corporations, which were also after the diamonds, so the expedition turns into a race, where the finish will be the city of Zinj. The success of the expedition was harmfully affected by many delays, including the plane crash, jungle predator, and civil wars. When Ross a
Introduction College sports are popular in most parts of the world, including the United Kingdom. They draw large crowds of supporters, the majority of whom are other college students. With this development, most product manufacturers and service providers have seen an opportunity to promote their goods through partnerships with college and university teams. The partnerships occur through sponsorships, just as is the case with significant league games outside school. It is worth noting that, while college sport commercialization has been ongoing for many years, researchers have conducted few studies to understand its impact on the motivation of players, team performance, and the appeal of the game as measured by the sizes of spectators at events. As such, the author proposes to conduct a study in this area to see what impact the commercialization of college games has had on various aspects of these sports. The author offers to focus specifically on college football in that it is one of the most popular sports in the United Kingdom. Scope of the Research For the best research outcomes, a study should not be limited in any way. However, this is both impossible and impractical. It is necessary to restrain a study’s scope to ensure that it is doable within a fixed budget and time frame. After all, a small examination of a given phenomenon may offer a somewhat accurate representation of the entire situation, provided that the researcher addresses issues about validity, reliability, and authenticity. In this regard, the proposed study will have a limited scope regarding the area covered and the general depth. On matters of geographical location, the researcher proposes to examine college football teams within some parts of England only. The researcher will select ten universities in England at random to form the basis of the study. Concerning depth, the scope of the study is limited to college football. The main reason is that there are many popular sports in the university, but it is impossible to cover all of them with the given finances and time. Limiting the study to football teams will allow for some research rigor that leads to the attainment of more valid, authentic, and reliable findings. College football is also regarded as the most popular sport in universities, making it the most likely choice for inclusion in a college-corporate partnership. Therefore, focusing on college football alone is enough to reveal vital trends within the sector. Aims and Objectives of the Research As noted earlier, th
The main facts about the organization The company Amalgamated Mobotics which was founded in 1993, produces lawn mowing robots (Ireland, 2013, p. 1). Although at the very beginning of its operations, this organization achieved relative success, it later lost its positions to other competitors that could manufacture better products at a lower cost (Ireland, 2013, p. 1). Amalgamated Mobotics was acquired by a large corporation Virtual Technologies. At this point, the management of a newly-created division called VTI Mobotics has to find ways of improving the performance of this organization. The postulated strategy The series of discussions and meetings have resulted in the identification of the following goals: 1) improved retention of customers; 2) the development of innovative products; 3) reduced operational costs. These objectives are critical for the sustainability of this organization. As it has said before, Amalgamated Mobotics lost their competitive edge because their rivals outperformed Mobotics in terms of price and quality. The chosen communication strategy The choice of communication strategy is vital the performance of VT Mobotics. It is possible to prefer such a method as a company-wide meeting. The main advantage of this approach is that senior executives can clearly communicate their objectives to every employee of the company (Wright, 2006, p. 16). Furthermore, the message will not be distorted in any way (Wright, 2006, p. 16). This method is not the only one that business administrators can use. The directors of each department should later specify the details of the strategy to the workers. In this case, the main advantage is that employees will be more willing to ask clarifying questions when they interact with managers who are more familiar. These are the main aspects that should be considered by business administrators. The partnership with Motorworks For a long time, Amalgamated Mobotics has cooperated with such a supplier as MotorWorks. This organization has indeed provided Mobotics with high-quality components, but they often failed to deliver their goods on time (Ireland, 2013, p. 8). At this point, the management has to decide whether the organization should further rely on the services of MotorWorks or establish partnerships with other suppliers. Under the circumstances, the most rationale policy would be to conduct the evaluation of clients’ satisfaction with motors. On the basis of this research, the management can better evaluate the efficiency of Motorworks as a supplier. The main recommendation is that Mobotics should not rely too much on a single supplier since such a policy can make them too vulnerable. More
Introduction Fusion leadership facilitates the integration of the organization. It is through fusion that organizations can withstand conflict within the workplace. Daft & Lengel (1998) explain six subtle forces that a leader ought to comprehend during the process of change and conflict resolution. Mindfulness As leaders, you should be mindful of subtle forces in the context of the organization. This is possible by assuming a position and being open-minded. It is important to be careful by setting aside various opinions that different group holds. You should ask questions in order to get the small and big picture of the entire conflict. Always welcome opposite opinions and utilize different approaches that could resolve the conflict. Vision Leaders should have a vision. You should create a vision that carries the hopes and dreams of the employees. Besides, the vision should be able to inspire the organization’s employees and value their contribution (Daft & Lengel, 1998). You should be wary of creating a vision that is not in alignment with the organization’s objective. Remember to create a vision that takes dreams as possible since employees will cherish it and be motivated. Heart Leaders should have a heart. This implies that you should be able to connect with the employees as well as the organization. Always make choices to find ultimate happiness and unveil the potential of your employees that may seem hidden (Yuki, 2006). Additionally, seek people who reveal their emotions and take them as true. This will facilitate collaboration and interdependence within the workplace besides revealing the persons with emotional power. Communication You should allow communication to be the pillar of running your organization. Be able to listen and address other people’s needs. In a myriad of instances, leaders fail to focus on the big picture. By focusing on the big picture, the leader will be able to decode the meaning of various communication symbols (Daft &Lengel, 1998). Enhance personal communication where members of the organization can express themselves freely. You should be able to encourage celebration of the achievement of objectives. Courage Leaders should have the courage to make decisions. Daft & Lengel (1998)explicate that the leader should assert nonconformity and pursue high purpose. Remember that leaders have sought to deliver service and as such, they should ‘act as an iron’. You ought to admit fear of failure as a healthy way through which the organization should grow. Be candid and bluntly name the causes of the organization and be decisive to counter elements that are detrimental to the organization (Daft & Lengel, 1998). Cultivate trust and always welcome encouragement from your colleagues. Integrity Leaders have integrity. Daft & Lengel (1998) point out that a leader should inspire trust and all
Introduction For over ten years, urban areas decided to get rid of guns held illegal by people. In accompaniment with other gun control advocates, statistics point out to the police that half the number of illegal guns belongs to legal gun owners. Most gun-associated crimes are committed in urban areas, and the officer is responsible for maintaining order in the societies. Criminals attack and repossess weapons, hence, causing more harm to the community. Body According to global statistics, there have been several arguments on gun ownership in almost every country. Killings caused by guns are out of personal health problems, and guns are a channel to suicide in urban cities. Global largest cities turning out to gun-free zones would not help reduce senseless violence (Niforatos et al., 2019). Most violent offenders are provided with weapons by gun owners. As well, criminals take advantage of attacking and repossessing weapons hence causing tension amongst unarmed individuals. It is illegal to ride dirt bikes in parks, drive on a snowmobile, own poisonous snakes, or casually use firearms in urban areas because of the danger. It is not reasonable to keep guns in cities as they are harmful to human life, and it is traumatizing to see dead bodies and attend burials of loved ones (Niforatos et al., 2019). There is truth in stating that an escalation in gun ownership increases its misuse. Counter Factors such as unemployment, poverty, education, and alienation force people to kill. Governments should not punish all citizens by not fixing their problems. Niforatos et al. (2019) elaborate that gun ownership should be conducted with keenness and assessment of mental health, criminal records, and reasons for the acquisition. Finally, the gun control movement should be contacted in urban areas to reduce death cases. In conclusion, ensuring meaningful usage of guns enables individuals to understand their position in society and prevailing peace. When people operate without tension, citizens experience tremendous economic developments. The authorities through order from authorities, should contact a serious gun search. Reference Niforatos, J. D., Zheutlin, A. R., & Pescatore, R. M. (2019). Public interest in gun control in the USA. Injury Prevention , 25 (1), 16-17. Web.