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Human resource management can be described as the process of combining several factors and tasks in order to achieve the objectives of a company or organization. Others define it as the function within an organization that usually focuses on the hiring and allocation of duties in a company. Most of the time, human resource management has thus been known to deal with issues related to people. These issues include among others: performance management, hiring employees, and duties allocation and employees motivation (Mathis & Jackson, 2008). Human resource management has of late been a major concern to many managers where most of them have shifted their focus from the operating efficiency of employees working in the company towards managerial efficiency. As a result, this has brought integration of several human factors to achieve specific goals and objectives for the company. While in the past the management has focused on decision making, financial and production strategies and issues such as employee retention, motivation of the workers as well as their satisfaction was of low priority. Nowadays, this has all changed due to the complex issues that surround management. While in the past, workers in an organization used to perform specific duties, nowadays most companies’ employees perform diverse duties that require different skills to which the advancing technologies have been a major boost in the transfer and sharing of these skills. The role of human resource management has thus come to play by coordinating human input in all these activities aiding successful completion of activities. Despite the desire for the human resource management to work efficiently, there are some challenges which the department faces and they include: Environmental challenges which are usually external forces from the company management. External challenges are those factors that cannot be controlled by the company management but influences its performance thus it becomes very difficult to ignore them as their contribution to the company success cannot be undermined. For the human resources department thus to work efficiently, there is need for these external factors to be monitored since they may pose either threats or opportunities towards the company’s desire to expand (Mathis& Jackson, 2008). Another challenge has been with advancements in technology: There has been increased usage of the internet and at present almost if not all businesses use internet in their operations in one way or the other. If any company wants to succeed in achieving its goals and objectives, there is a need to adopt the use of internet since it has become a common communicating platform through which companies are practically doing everything from marketing their strategies to copying what their rivals are doing (Condrey & Perry, 2010). The evolving workplace is another challenge to most companies. The diversity in the work force and the changing and ever evolving roles across the two genders affect the management o
Safety at the Work Place The workplace has become a more dangerous place in the modern-day world. This is particularly in industries such as mining, manufacturing, construction, and extraction among others. There are several factors such as the increase in pollutants and the emergence of more communicable diseases in the workplace, which might put the lives of the employees in danger (Sargeant & Maria 20). It is with this in mind that health, safety, and environment at the workplace have become crucial subjects. The importance of highlighting safety has been prompted by the huge number of illnesses reported at work, many cases of accidents being witnessed, and the number of lives lost due to accidents or negligence while working. For sustainability purposes, it has become so imperative that governments have to develop policies to set the standards for any workplace (Ghanem, Chitram, & Rohanie 12). This paper investigates the safety issues at the workplace and in particular, in the mining sector, before and after the creation of the pertinent legislation. The paper further lays down the procedure for researching to obtain adequate information about workplace safety. According to Ghanem, Chitram, & Rohanie (14) , there are four main types of research strategies. They are qualitative, quantitative, pragmatic, and participatory approaches to research. The nature of our research problem requires that we deal with facts and numbers. Our investigation is a quantitative type of study, and will, therefore, require us to employ the quantitative approach to research. Our research on safety in quarries and mines seeks to answer the question of the number of employees who have fallen ill, sustained injuries or lost their lives while on duty in an organization over the last one year. This will set the foundation of our study, by comparing the results of twenty different mining companies, to see if the laws have helped mitigate dangers at work and how the situation is now compared to previous years. This is compared to our assumption in this study which assumes that the numbers of work-related health concerns and accidents have greatly reduced in the mining industry since the passing of the government legislation on health, safety and environment (HSE) in organizations three years ago (Blaxter, Christina, and Malcolm 23). The quantitative research method is best suited for study because we are more interested in numbers. This technique is appropriate in a case like ours, where we are using figu
Our lives depend on technology. In recent years, technology became introduced to almost every part of our society. The proliferation of personal computers, electronic systems, and smartphones changed the way people interact with the world and led to profound changes in human behavior. The internet brought upon the age of instant access to an unmeasurable amount of information, previously impossible to encounter in one lifetime. Hundreds of studies were done to understand its impact on our world. This literature review will cover articles about three impacts of technology that people encounter in their daily lives and show if there are any gaps in current research. Sectors of Impact Social Networks Observed literature shows that in recent years technology had a dramatic impact on communication. Most studies find that the rise of the internet changed both the accessibility and nature of society’s communication. Social networks are available on personal computers and smartphones, leading to almost constant communication between people (Sarwar & Soomro, 2017). The proliferation of social networks is described as both a positive and negative impact of technology. Social media sites like Twitter created a unique form of communication. Twitter allowed people to have near-instantaneous access to celebrities, politicians, and other prominent figures of society on a previously unavailable level (Bruns & Moe, 2014). Some studies show that this type of access has led to situations where people of influence helped others, who contacted them by raising awareness of issues or their predicaments. On the other hand, it has shown that Twitter can be used as an effective tool of abuse and harassment (Baym, 2014), echoed by experiences with other social networks (Dressing, Bailer, And
The topic of the presentation This presentation discusses the way in which the problem of violence against Indigenous women is explored in the film Finding Dawn . This movie shows that these victims face two significant challenges such as poverty and racial prejudice ( Finding Dawn ). These are some of the main obstacles that they often have to surmount. One of the issues that should be considered is that these victims often remain anonymous to the general public, and people do not know much about their experiences and the underlying causes of their increased victimization. This problem is particularly important if one speaks about the treatment of reports about missing Indigenous women (Emberley 13). The media as well as police officers do not pay much attention to the hardships encountered by these people who are more likely to be victimized ( Finding Dawn ). On the whole, the presentation was successful because we were able to examine the historical, thematic and formal aspects of this film and its major message. For instance, it was possible to discuss particular cases showing that many victims of abuse do not receive sufficient support from the community. For example, police officers do not attach much importance to their complaints ( Finding Dawn; Emberley 13). Moreover, this discussion of the movie illustrates how Christine Welsh, the director of the movie examines the life of the victims and their relatives. Thus, it is possible to say that this analysis of the film has been an informative and thought-provoking activity. Overall, this topic was chosen for several reasons. First of all, in this way, one can better illustrate the main intentions of the authors and their portrayal of various events related to the suffering of Indigenous women. Apart from that, this question should be discussed because it is related to many conflicts existing in the Canadian society. There are several strengths and weaknesses of this topic. First of all, this discussion emphasizes the social problems that have profound implications for the lives of many people in Canada. In particular, in this way, one can demonstrate Indigenous women properly uphold their rights, and why crimes against them often go undetected by the police officers or news reporters ( Finding Dawn ). In turn, the weakness of this approach is that not much attention was paid to the formal elements of this movie and the techniques that the authors applied. Nevertheless, despite this limitation, this presentation is quite productive. The main thesis of the presentation The main argument is that the authors of Finding Dawn humanize the problem of violence against indigenous people through the representation of people and spaces. In other words, the film-makers focus on individual stories of women who became the victims of violence. They also tell how the relatives of these women view the actions of police and journalists ( Finding Dawn ). These individual narratives are often overl
In her article “Bali’s Ethnic Arts Industry: Crafting Global Identities Amidst a National Tourist Agenda”, Jennifer Esperanza has addressed the theme of mass production and export of “ethnic” objects to the international markets. The author has found that Bali is the world centre for the production of this type of goods. Interestingly, the local craftsmen manufacture various types of ethnic arts from all over the world rather than the Balinese objects of ethnic culture only. To explore the audience’s understanding of how the manufacturing and trading process is organized, the author has visited a village in Bali entitled Tegallalang, where the largest portion of this work is being done. Visiting the craftsmen office, Esperanza has found all types of ethnic art objects from all over the world including Australian Aboriginal didgeridoo, Native American dream catchers, African masks, and, of course, Balinese artworks including the wooden statues, handmade masks, and shadow puppets. Studying the objects of art, the researcher has paid her attention to that encounters with the mass production of ethnic souvenirs belonging to different cultural backgrounds had its impact on Balinese ethnic art expanding its scope from the largely Hinduism-affected agenda to cosmopolitan approach. The author has observed the formation of the new approach in Balinese culture shifting from the Hindu vision to metropolitan views and cosmopolitan implications. Esperanza has admitted that the tendency is seen in the production of ethnic arts currently. She has admitted that the tourist industry is mainly focused on the Hindu culture, but with the duration of time, she believes that this aspect of culture will also experience the strong impact of cosmopolitan tendencies. She has also noticed the impact of colonizers, the Dutch. However, she noted that this influence did not have an as powerful effect as the globalization process. Scaling the impacts that the Balinese culture has faced, Esperanza finally concluded that this island remains the embodiment of ethnic, cultural motives and is justly regarded as the “last paradise” for tourists (Esperanza 14). Questions for Discussion  1. On the example of Bali, can the commercial impact be considered harmful to the preservation of unique cultural traditions worldwide?  2. What the expression “a uniquely Balinese character” can mean today in the light of present transformations under the in
Introduction The Article that is being taken up for Rhetoric Analysis is the one that appeared on page 669 of the August 2010 issue of the CQ Researcher. The Article is entitled “At Issue” written by Kenneth Anderson, who is Professor of Law at the Washington College, American University, which appears on page 669 of the said Magazine. In this article, Anderson justifies the use of unmanned drone airstrikes as part of the concerted efforts of NATO allies to seek out and destroy suspected Al-Quadi hideouts in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Thesis statement: Why surprise NATO airstrikes against suspected terrorist hideouts are necessary and justifiable? The justifications offered by Anderson do not carry a ring of conviction nor do to impress its readers with real content value. Perhaps his arguments sound more like that of a military strategist or war officer, placating the reader on why such use of hi-tech warfare is necessary and justified against an unknown and unseen enemy. It does not offer both sides of the argument, as any critical piece of writing of this genre needs to provide. Nor has it be able to offer valid criticism towards an argument contrary to his own. For example, in this illustrative article, he has not provided a rationale answer as to whether these strikes are at the behest of a third country, who are themselves unable to engage formidable with a common enemy; or even more significantly, how could he justify engaging enemy in conflict away from battlegrounds, or wherein both armies were not in level fighting fields. Killing enemy soldiers on
Numerous examples from the historical practice of interaction between cultures show that the process of intercultural communication itself has a conflict potential from the very beginning. On the way to mutual understanding in communication, people, faced with various ethnocultural interests and differences, are forced to achieve a more complete and adequate knowledge of themselves and their partners. To do this, they often have to revise some of the values of their own culture. In the process of cross-cultural communication, people face numerous limitations, called cross-cultural communication barriers. The main barriers that reduce the effectiveness of interactions are the differences in cognitive schemes used by representatives of different cultures (features of language and nonverbal systems, elements of public consciousness) 1 . There are also ethno-cultural barriers generated by social factors associated with the belonging of communication participants to different socio-cultural groups. A particular type of barrier in cross-cultural communication is the psychological barrier, which is a psychological reaction to specific manifestations of other cultures. Barriers are challenging to overcome in disrespect for other views, an intolerant attitude to the norms of another culture. Which values are essential to people and have a significant influence, and which are not considered that important, depends on the culture. Their structure and significance determine the uniqueness and peculiarities of the culture 2 . Most of the features of one’s own culture, as a rule, are not realized and are taken for granted. Awareness of the values of one’s own culture comes only when meeting with representatives of other ethnicities when different cultures interact and differences in their value orientations are revealed. No culture or society is homogeneous in its composition. Most often, they are a mosaic of different ethnic cultures and subcultures. At the same time, each of them is characterized by its norms and rules of communication, value orientations, and worldview. However, it must be remembered that “the light of Christ enlightens all,” and “we are all brothers and sisters in Christ” (Mt 12:50) descended from Adam and Eve.
Outcome 1 The first outcome describes nurses’ skills in using theoretical knowledge to improve the healthcare industry. First of all, I applied science-based theories to analyze the significance of health care delivery. Through personal reflection, I investigated the studies describing the transmission of gamete and eukaryotic formation to see how their analysis can impact our knowledge of sexual reproduction. When examining case studies, I reflected on a variety of nursing theories to determine their role in the formation of nursing research. Middle-range nursing approaches, such as Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relations, for example, define nursing in a way that creates a connection between grand nursing concepts and practice. According to Hagerty, Samuels, Norcini-Pala, and Gigliotti (2017), these frameworks can help one to address specific problems in healthcare delivery and assist nursing researchers in finding a focus for academic studies. By defining the Ten Strategic Points for outlining nursing theories, I was able to synthesize all available knowledge about various practices and concepts. I understood that all approaches, while viewing patients, nursing, and health, from different angles, had some similarities in their underlying principles, including empathy and patient-nurse relationships. This particular assignment was based on data gathering as I had to analyze major nursing theories to define their role in practice and determine which of their elements were the most important. Apart from that, I also contributed 600 min of practice hours to case reports where I was able to apply science-based theories and see how they change the course of one’s thinking about the presented problem. I used my previously acquired knowledge from genetic studies to practice genetic testing for another 600 minutes. Here, the synthesis of scientific data provided me with enough information about the subject to apply it in practice successfully. Another example of my applying theories in practice was the examination of clinical research concerned with the field of capnography during resuscitation. The implementation of studies laid a foundation for the project for evaluating the tools’ effectiveness and their role in emergencies. As a result, this and previously discussed information contributed to by theory-based beginnings of the DPI project. I have learned that a theoretical basis for a study or program allows one to see and appraise all information that was discovered by the other scholars. Nursing theories offer many tools and frameworks which can be employed to pinpoint the exact area of concern
Bacon’s Rebellion (1676–1677) Bacon’s Rebellion (1) had a great significance for the history of the United States because it had been the first uprising in the new American colonies aiming to defend democratic values. It occurred in 1676. Bacon’s Rebellion, initiated by Nathaniel Bacon along with hundreds of poor and afflicted people, affected the Virginia colony, in a minor sense, and the whole country, in a greater sense, because it became a precedent for the other oppressed people to understand that they may fight for their rights (Jefferson, 1993). This, in turn, became an important foundation for the country’s ideals in the future. Seven Years War (2) took place from 1756 to 1763. This war affected many countries and territories including America, Europe, and Africa. Its significance was in the redistribution of the spheres of influence in the world, and especially in the colonial territories. Anglicization (3) was a process aiming to adapt the cultural peculiarities of New England so that they would clearly reflect the cultural concepts existing in England. This process included linguistic matters. It began in the colony of Virginia at the end of the XVII century, spread over all the colonies of those days, and continued for a few decades (Jefferson, 1993). The importance of this process during those days could be hardly underestimated by prominent politicians and common people of the land because it helped shape the system of values of the American people for the centuries to come. Dartmouth College case (4) became a significant precedent in American history in 1816 ( Dartmouth College, n. d.). In the example of Dartmouth College, an important issue of nationalizing a privately owned institution had been raised. On the example of this case, a conclusion had been made that it was not possible for the state to nationalize an institution that had been in someone’s private ownership, and, thus, became an important landmark in the history of private ownership in the United Sates. Thomas Auld (5) was one of the prominent slave owners of his times. His name became significant for the history of the country because of a famous Frederick Douglass’ letter addressed to him. In this letter, Douglass discussed important matters related to abolition in the United States ( Watch We Shall Remain, n. d.). Consequently, the figure of Thomas Auld (which could be not his real name) became significant in the American anti-slavery movement. The Culture of American Voluntarism and its Contribution to the American Revolution The culture of American voluntarism is one of the key features of a new born nation that managed to create one of the most powerful states in the history of humanity. Voluntarism reflects American spirit, the spirit which is known for its desire for liberation, and the triumph of democracy. Due to their pursuit of freedom and triumph of human rights, American people managed to succeed during the great American Revolution (The Declaration of Independence, n. d.). The culture of American volun