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The two short stories “Ionych” and “Ana on the neck” by Antony Chekov portray a shift in power where a once powerless and easily manipulated character takes a quick turn and all of a sudden becomes the power to reckon with. The protagonists however in these stories ascend to power and their lives become completely changed in the process (Eaglewood 45). The paper explores the manner in which the short stories portray power and in particular, the similarities and differences in the extent in which the lives of the protagonists drift in the two stories. In “Ana on the neck”, the protagonist who is an eighteen year old girl is forced to marry an elderly man in order to change her situation of poverty. Her father is an alcoholic and her mother from whom she inherited some several traits had passed away some years back. She marries in order to become wealthy a thing that does not happen at first since she is afraid of the husband who is always yarning for power and whom she is not attracted to but only his wealth. Her situation takes a turn while at a dance she attracts the attention of almost all men who are present and more so the attention of a rich man influential man. She becomes his mistress and her condition takes a sudden drift as she takes charge since her husband now depends on her to rise in ranks and to gain the favors of influential men in the country. There is a visible change in power relations from the vulnerable young girl who takes control from her once powerful husband who dictated her actions to a strong woman who manipulates the husband and has an affair in the face of her husband. In “Ionych”, the protagonist Startsev falls in love with the young girl, Ekaterina Ivanovna when invited to visit the Turkins. The young girl also known as Kitten disappoints Startsev by refusing his marriage proposal a thing that completely changes his life. At this age Ekaterina is interested in nothing but her music and yearns for freedom and power once she becomes a renowned musician. She portrays a sense of manipulation as she is in control where she hands the desperate Startsev a note indicating that they meet at the cemetery at midnight a thing that he complies with but she never turns up. When asked, she tells him coldly that it was meant to be a joke and that he suffered because he did not understand the joke. Four years later, when she comes home during the birthday of her mother, she tries to reconcile with him to no avail since he remains cold to her feelings and attractions. When she writes to him telling him to pay them a visit, he ignores and vows never to visit them again. According to Eaglewood, this shows a shift in power relations where by the feelings of affection are transferred from Startsev to Kitten (56). She suffers under the manipulation of the now changed man. The two stories portray the manner in which power can corrupt a person to the extent that they forget where they come from as they pursue personal fulfillment. Anna changes completely and despite the fact that she married to change the situa
The development of society is an inalienable process of civilization, and some changes in people’s interests and their opinions concerning certain problems occur over time under the influence of new trends. Some controversial issues often arise, and particularly acute topics related to problems of ethics and morality are affected. One of the themes that deserve discussion is the possibility of creating transgender baths and the rights that can be given to this category of the population. In the context of personal practice and beliefs, this issue is particularly important since when working as a teacher, it is necessary to not only have a concrete point of view but also to be able to convey it to pupils. The opinions of public representatives on this issue differ. Some advocates for allowing sexual minorities to use any baths and someone intends to firmly oppose such innovations. It is supposed that any decision taken on this topic will affect society, and I, as a teacher, need to be able to explain to children why this or that opinion is correct in the context of this situation. Academic Analysis The problem under consideration has different perspectives from the point of view of ethical issues. When evaluating it regarding society’s perception, controversial questions will invariably arise. Rudin, Ruane, Ross, Farro, and Billing (2014) argue that, based on their research, only 27% of the students surveyed favored the discovery of transgender baths while the remainder of the respondents criticized a possible innovation (p. 724). Such a difference in views will necessarily affect the moods in the society, and the problem can have more serious consequences than just public condemnation. Disagreements in society can be based on different beliefs. At the same time, cross-relationships among issues will arise since the problem under consideration is related to not only the moral but also other aspects of life. Thus, for instance, Archibald (2016) mentions the position of the American government that allows same-sex marriages in all the states of the country. Accordingly, if such a law exists, transgenders can obtain the right to access any baths since their status is recognized by law and regulated by relevant legal norms. However, from the point of view of morality and social convictions, such a position has a number of negative sides. The religious beliefs of many people will be affected if the authorities introduce appropriate amendments to the law. Also, based on the multilayered approach to the issue, the innovation will receive a wide response in various social spheres – educational, scientific, media, and others. Moreover, some limitations are likely to manifest themselves in the form of disagreement among some members of the government concerning the proposed initiative. Therefore, this issue is completely ambiguous and can cause public discontent with the existing legislation. Evaluation from the Persp
The outbreak is a series of similar events within a community or a particular region that is characterized by an illness the frequency of which exceeds the expectancy of a norm. The quantity of instances that show that the occurrence of an outbreak depends on the present agent of an infection, the size of the population that has been affected by the infection, previous instances of outbreaks, and lastly, the place and time when the outbreak occurred (Manitoba Health n.d., p. 1). In the majority of cases, an outbreak is related to an infectious disease, but an outbreak can also occur in a case of a non-infectious disease, for example, cancer or diabetes. However, the methods of investigation are similar for all types of outbreaks (Outbreaks investigations n.d., par. 1). Why Investigate an Outbreak The main reason for an outbreak investigation is the identification of its source, When the source of an outbreak is identified, then control is being established in order to prevent future instances of an outbreak. Furthermore, an outbreak investigation is often implemented to train new employees and learn about the past disease and the methods of its transmission within a population. The decision to conduct an outbreak investigation is directly linked to its severity, the possibility of further spreading, or the political reasons influenced by a particular degree of deep concern expressed by the population (Outbreaks investigations n.d., par. 8). The outbreak that will be investigated in this paper is the outbreak of the foodborne diseases because of an array of reasons such disease still remain a health challenge worldwide. Some foodborne diseases are taken under control while others pose a new danger to the population. Particular sections of a population under question are more likely to be affected by a foodborne disease because of their age, immunity suppression, or other conditions that affect the susceptibility to the disease. Furthermore, individuals that travel to new environments can often be exposed to unfamiliar foods that may negatively affect their health. In the majority of countries, foodborne diseases occur as a result of people consuming food that is being prepared outside the house, and that is being frequently exposed to poor hygiene. Such challenges require continuous adaptations to the ever-changing environment that affect the spreading of the foodborne diseases as well as the development of innovative methods of dealing with the mentioned challenges (World Health Organization 2008, p. 5). Public concern is one of the main features of an outbreak investigation. In investigating an outbreak, health authorities should find a perfect balance between the scientific aspect of an investigation and the ability to respond to public concern.
Benefits Manager The position of benefits manager is generally featured with increased responsibilities, as well as professional skills and experience in the analysis of job positions. To make the proper analysis of the position, the key tasks of the benefits manager should be analyzed. Hence, the most important tasks of benefits managers involve designing and modifying benefits policies and rules. This is required for adjusting adequate compensation norms for workers, as well as offering innovations for the fine/reward system within the company. His/her assignments also involve analysis and reporting of possible incidents and difficulties associated with the compensation system drawbacks. This involves analysis of the possible difficulties associated with compensation principles, as well as the further offering of system improvement measures. Finally, preparing of compensation budget is also regarded as the part of benefits manager’s responsibilities. As for the tools that are used by benefits managers, it should be stated that these are mainly media tools that are required for data storage, organization, and sharing. Additionally, managers use analytical software, HR-oriented software, as well as project management tools. These are required for optimizing the budget and compensation system development processes. Therefore, these tools help managers create clear and detailed charts and schemes for explaining their plans for department managers, as well as sharing their ideas with other team members. Knowledge and skills that are required for proper benefit
Introduction Knowledge is arguably the most important asset an organization has. Its good management is crucial if the organization is to succeed in a competitive environment. In the past, many organizations did not recognize this and few resources were dedicated to managing the knowledge that the organizations had. However, this has changed in the course of the last decade and knowledge management (KM) has emerged as an important field that provides the rationale for managing knowledge in order to achieve the increased productivity of the organization. Baskerville and Alina (2006) note that knowledge management has become such an important concept that many executives today characterize their most important task as “leveraging organizational knowledge” (p.83). It has been recognized the KM plays a crucial role in the accomplishment of organizational goals and KM has therefore become one of the necessary tools for modern organizations. Against this background, this paper will set out to discuss the role that knowledge management plays in improving the performance of operations departments of an organization. The paper will demonstrate how KM strategies can help an organization to improve its performance and therefore remain competitive. Overview of Knowledge Management Knowledge is a “justified personal belief” and it is a mix of framed experiences, values, contextual information, and expert insights. It provides the framework through which new information or experience is evaluated or incorporated. Knowledge is a very important and strategic resource for an organization. However, it can only be utilized properly if an organization makes an effort to discovery patterns and rules where knowledge works. This can only be achieved through the proper management of the knowledge; a task that is essential for a business to improve its efficiency and effectiveness in delivering of services and goods to its clients. Knowledge management is defined by King (2009, p.4) as the “planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling of people, processes and systems in the organization to ensure that its knowledge-related assets are improved and effectively employed”. KM aims to increase competition between organizations and increase the level of effective decision making. Management of the knowledge base is a very important issue and King (2009) proposes that for KM to be optimal, a large number of employees should be relied upon to contribute their knowledge. Relying on specialists to enter and manage the knowledge base greatly limits the effectiveness of KM Systems. Role of KM in Performance Improvement KM helps the organization to identify the factors which lead to superior performance and capitalize or make further improvements on these aspects. Baskerville and Alina (2006) state that for many organizations, these factors include: organizational creativity, high quality of products and services offered by the organization, and enhanced effectiveness of operations. The operations department can use KM to identify these factors and once this has been done, the department is able
Introduction Curriculum denotes the subjects encompassed in a course taught in an institution of learning. Curriculum assessment is the appraisal of the content of the courses or subjects taught. We live in a dynamic world. To adopt this, we need to change in tandem with the world. The surest way of maintaining parity with this dynamism is to align our educational systems to the changes. In this day and age, Schools prepare students for specialized disciplines. The curriculum ought to prepare students adequately to meet the challenges in their work life. As such, the curriculum should be abreast with the changes that are taking place in specialized disciplines. According to Reeves (2007), questions that could arise in assessing the curriculum include: what is the span of the courses offered? What is the relevance of the course content? How engaging are the tests set for the courses? How do the tests compare one institution to another in terms of depth of coverage? In addition, to what extent the course content is up to speed with recent developments in the disciplines. This paper explores some of the common areas of need in schools and the strategic plans employed to address the needs towards attainment of an equitable education system. Current status Every school is different and unique in its own way. The, common unifying, factor is the curriculum. Perhaps, one would ask why the schools post different results despite the assumed similarity in curricula. There is a critical need to review the requirements for schools that cause these inequalities. Academic performance indices have continued to portray how different schools perform in terms of churning out top achievers. The API’s suggests that a school’s growth or rather declining in performance accrue from the status of the institution. However, API does not expound on the reasons for this differences in performance. The results go a long way in determining the status bestowed on an institution of learning. The status associated with the institution directly influences the willingness of employers to take graduates as their employees. Students hailing from a lowly ranked institution will find it difficulty in securing jobs irrespective of their individual performance. Such students are placed in a disadvantaged position that is beyond their control. Some schools are restricted performance because of their location or size as well as lack of adequate amenities. For this reason, they are unable to provide students with an all round educational experience. For instance, schools that lack sufficient space for a football pitch will only offer sports that require little fields. Students who are gifted in other games are denied a chance to excel in the sport since the facilities are inadequate. The schools may also enroll large nu
Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” is a short story that holds the readers’ attention even though it tells of a rather boring tale of a woman who lives in a small town. The narrator effectively describes the characters in such a way that the readers clearly visualize them in their minds’ eyes. Emily is a white girl from an aristocratic family in the south, the Griersons. The story chronicles Emily’s life from her girlhood, when her parents selfishly prohibited her from dating men, as it seems all men were beneath them. “The Griersons held themselves a little too high for what they really were. None of the young men were quite good for Miss Emily and such.” Being so, Miss Emily has grown to believe that she occupies a special position in society, even to her old age when she refused to pay her taxes, having been privileged by a former Mayor who owed the Griersons favors. The narrator depicted a small town where the ladies had nothing better to do than gossip about the high and mighty Grierson family. They were like vultures, who, in their minds, keenly follow the drama that happens behind doors. Miss Emily has always been an enigma they desperately want to demystify one of these days. Miss Emily’s tragic fate and deep sorrow get felt throughout the story that the readers get to sympathize with her character….only to be shocked at the end. Her assumed insanity was to be expected after all the things she has endured – the loss of a mother while growing up, the death of a father, the sudden loss of a charming way of living….but not to the extent of murdering her lover and sleeping with his corpse until the day of her death. The protagonist is born to wealth, yet had no mother to guide her in her growth. She was reared to think she was better than others, being a Grierson – “She carried her head high enough—even when we believed that she was fallen. It was as if she demanded more than ever the recognition of her dignity as the last Grierson as if it had wanted that touch of earthiness to reaffirm her imperviousness.” Miss Emily lived a pathetic, lonely, and empty life. To the end, she clutched to her last hope of feeling real love. When Homer Barron was assumed to reject her in marriage, it was suggested that Miss Emily poisoned him with arsenic so he would not have a choice in the matter- “The body had apparently once lain in the attitude of an embrace, but now the long sleep that outlasts love, that conquers even the grimace of love, had cuckolded him.”. Miss Emily, although reared in luxury, was not adequately trained to adapt to the culture she belongs to. Her elitist upbringing created an imaginary wall between her family and the real world. She is not adept at mingling with the masses (exc
Introduction As human social behavior continues to evolve with people spending most of their lives within social groups, institutions, and formal organizations, the concept of sociology continues to grow. Currently, sociology continues to dominate research studies as human beings within certain social groups evolve behaviorally, with both genders engaging in serious discourses (Macionis, 2011). Being an endless and transforming life concept that is eminent in our everyday lives, human behaviors, including violence, delinquency, aggressiveness, naivety, and benevolence are raising debates. Following the issues discussed in the scenario, Boys Will Be Boys, this essay analyses the scenarios according to the facts that the book, Society: the Basics by John Macionis , presents. The Four Sociological Concepts in the Scenario Socialization is an endless natural process of realizing and familiarizing with each other, as well as interacting. Following the theory of the Social Self by George Herbert Meads, Macionis (2011) presents four crucial concepts that are necessary in understanding human social behaviorism that reflects human personalities. The intent of Mead’s theory of the social self and theory of social behaviorism is to develop an understanding of how social experiences influence individual’s personality. The concept of the self, the looking glass self, the I and the me, and the concept of the development of the self, form the basics of the theory of the social self (Macionis, 2011). The scenario involves a social interaction between two individuals that seems to influence their personalities as viewed by their coworkers. In the theory of the social self, Mead’s foremost concept is the self, which may refer to “the part of an individual’s personality composed of self-awareness and self-image” (Macionis, 2011, p. 69). Mead sees the concept of an individual’s personality or self, as something resulting from social experiences of major human traits influenced by their frequent interaction with certain social groups. Mead denies that personality has any connection with biological inheritance (Macionis, 2011). From the case, it is indicative that the two recently hired male coworkers seem to influence each other behaviorally through their interactions. Mead presents the concept of the looking glass self in which the theory assumes that in human social groups, individuals act as mirrors to each other (Macionis, 2011). Individuals feel that certain traits in others who are in a close social organization may influence how a community percepts about the entire social structure. This may explain the reason why people naturally react to those who behave unethically around them, even if they are not affected directly. Observing the naughty behavior of the male coworkers makes the observers to figure the situation into their personality. The Meads concept of the I and the me, assumes that, “by taking the role of the other, we become self-aware” (Macionis, 2011, p. 69). Precisely, Mead assumes that personality is twofold: one part of the self or personality acts as the subject and the other one as the object. Mead supposes