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Introduction It is has been actively discussed whether the extracurricular activities have an influence on the decision-making of the employer, and affect the employment opportunities for graduates. In this instance, students believe that involvement in the particular extracurricular activities gives them the opportunity to pursue a desired career path, Tobin claims in the article Students Look to Extra-Curricular Activities to Give Them Employability (2010). This aspect underlines the fact that students consider extracurricular activities as important and having a direct influence on the employer’s decision. Nonetheless, despite being under an active discussion, it remains unclear whether the fact is the truth and the choice of extracurricular activities determines the future career prospects in business and economics sector. However, I believe that the extracurricular activities have a strong effect on the professional future of the students due to the ability to supplier them with essential skills such as critical thinking. The primary goal of the essay is to determine whether the interdependence between extracurricular activities and employment has a tendency to exist in business and economics sector. Firstly, the analysis of the labor market has to be conducted to assess the current situation in the economic sphere. Secondly, the graduate market also has to be evaluated, as this analysis will allow determining the opportunities and possibilities of the graduates. Furthermore, the extracurricular activities, in which the students have a tendency to engage in the studies, have to be assessed to acquire the understanding of the significant of extracurricular activities from the student perspective. Finally, the impact of the extracurricular activities on employment has to be actively analyzed with the assistance of the information, which was discussed above. In the end, the conclusions are drawn. Analysis of the Labor Market Firstly, the analysis of the labor market will contribute to the understanding of the most demanding professions in the business and economic spheres. Globalization is one of the trends, which is currently present on the labor market (The World of Labor 2010). In this instance, employers also tend to hire the employees from different countries in the business sector. This aspect increases the competition on the labor market in the country and the world. Secondly, the jobs have a tendency to evolve, and nowadays the responsibilities of accountants are more complex and involve broader tasks than before, Odegne claims in the article The Evolving Role of the Accountant (2010). A similar situation oc
Introduction The youth consumption in the modern economies of developed cities and nations has massively grown; as a result of the development of the world’s technological advancement, which has occurred in most developed cities and nations. The development of this youth consumption in most developed cites’ and nations’ cultures has greatly affected the cultural trend of youths in such countries (Prentice, 2005). Main body It has been evident that, in most developed cities like Tokyo, the development of youth consumption is very high due to the advancement of technology in Japan; which has been caused by the search for job opportunities by such youths as a result of developed technology within the country (Marcuse, 1972). As it has come out, Tokyo city is one of the cities in developed countries that has many youths who have adopted the culture of being technologically oriented; in the manufacture of automobiles and other electrical appliances. This absorption of youths in Tokyo city has followed the fact that; Japan being a small country with few natural resources has to lead to many youths having no other option of earning an income; other than involving themselves in the production of technological appliances (Marcuse, 1972). More so; as the country’s ancestors were technologically oriented, many youths have adopted this culture and advanced in this line of production of technological appliances so as to earn a living. Today, Tokyo is one of the most developed cities in which most youths have been absorbed in its culture of production; for technological appliances so that they can earn some income (Prentice, 2005). This has been of great importance to Japan, as the culture of production of these technological appliances will be transmitted from one generation to another, enhancing the increase in the county’s technological advancement. This would further lead to the invention of new ideas and production methodologies day after day; enhancing the most effective way of utilizing the available resources to maximize production in terms of quantity and quality (Marcuse, 1972). As it is in most modern cities and countries, most youths are compelled to engage themselves in various technologically oriented activities like the repair of electrical appliances, as well as inventing other new electrical appliances. Another example where there has been a high absorption of youths to the modern economies is the Beijing city in China. In this city, most youths have been left to be responsible for themselves by their parents during their leisure times. This has followed the fact that these youths once left to do what they wish during their leisure time; will engage in the activities that they like most, and this will enhance their advancement in the lines of activities that they engage in (Bull & Weed, 2003). In the current society where modernization has been experienced in almost all the countries of the world; most people have found themselves in the dilemma of what activities they should engage in, during their leisure time. Being
Introduction In the year 2001, the Maori people represented 14.7 percent of the New Zealand population and by the year 2051, they will account for 22 percent of the population (Healy and McKee, 2004). Maori health has become a critical policy issue in New Zealand. Although the overall life expectancy of Maori has improved, it is still lower by 8.6 years relative to other non-Maori populations. Hence, there is a glaring health and socio-economic gap in New Zealand populations. Over the years, New Zealand government has aimed to facilitate health care accessibility through mainstream and multicultural models. Under the Treaty of Waitangi (1840), the Maori people have a constitutional right to health care services. Maori people could manage their own health care services within their cultural practices and context. Consequently, over the years, health care providers for Maori have increased. However, there are still major drawbacks related to health disparity. This essay looks at Māori health and education as an environmental issue in Aotearoa, New Zealand. It shows that education can help in improving health status of Maori people. The relationship between Māori health and education in Aotearoa, New Zealand The Treaty of Waitangi has a critical role to play in New Zealand, particularly for the Maori people. However, since its enactment in 1840, discourse and confusion have often affected the Treaty’s application and interpretation. Consequently, many people, especially those who lack advanced education have failed to realise its values and general promotion of the welfare of the public. In other words, there is no clear agreement on the use of the Treaty to promote the welfare of the public, especially the marginalised Maori people. One fundamental aspect of the Treaty of Waitangi is the Maori health. According to Kingi, the Treaty is responsible for contemporary development of the health of the Maori (Kingi, 2007). The Treaty was developed to curb the decline in the number of Maori people in 1800s (Kingi, 2007). Analysis of the Treaty makes specific reference to Maori health. The Treaty focuses on property rights, as well as individual rights, which are guaranteed under the ‘royal protection’ (Mutu, 2011). Therefore, Maori people were provided with the same rights and privileges just like other non-Maori people. In addition, the Treaty expres
Technological development affects virtually any sphere of human activities today and those who make use of it obtain advantages on their way to success. In business, new services are constantly created that make operation faster, easier, and more effective; businesses that fail to adopt technological advancements face the risk of falling behind. Even in small businesses, such as operating a small clothing store, the standards are changing due to the introduction of management systems. It is hard to operate such a store if the inventory needs to be managed manually. The owner will face numerous problems: how many items should be purchased and stocked? When will they be sold out? What is the best time for ordering new items? What are the expenses associated with storing items? What orders should be made to optimize the delivery and flow of sales? One of the ways to answer these and other inventory management questions is to keep records, such as spreadsheets. However, there are multiple issues with such documentation: data is quickly outdated, mistakes are probable, and there is no connection between such records and other systems (e.g. payment systems) (Chang, 2016). This is why a better solution for a business is an automated inventory management system that will collect appropriate data, perform all the necessary calculations, and generate reports that will enable better decision-making for the business. An inventory management system is a type of software that processes inventory tasks and provides such information as sales prediction and purchase plans based on the dynamics of business operation and the resources the business possesses (e.g. storage capacity). The benefits of using such systems are evident: improved logistics, usage of space, purchase schedule, and demand addressing. A major consideration, however, it the budget: what is needed in this case is a low-cost inventory management system. When choosing or building an inventory management system, one should consider three main aspects: features, cost, and efficiency (Trujillo, 2015). There is a variety of services in the market, and it is necessary to ensure that the system’s features are adequate, i.e. neither excessive nor insufficient. Second, a tight budget does not necessarily mean a poor system: there are solutions marketed for free for certain trial periods, and their use can help the business save some money for further purchase of the system for a longer period. Finally, it is important to calculate how efficient the system will be before buying it. For example, it should be calculated how much the additional equipment will cost, and how much time will be needed to adopt the system and learn to use it effectively. Apart from the software itself, additional equipment may be needed. A 2D barcode scanner is the first consideration. However, with a small budget, a less expensive option can be considered: there are mobile solutions that allow using smartphones as barcode scanners, and such a solution may be sufficient for a small store. To make use of a barcode-based inventory system, the business will also need a barcode printer. The main considera
It is just a few people who can comfortably discuss the topic “Diffusion of innovation”. Not many have even ever heard of it. Yet to those who have had the chance to know a little about it, it is a topic that left them yearning to have some more of the information. This has been the case for everyone who reads the work of the great author of Diffusion of Innovation who still, theorized the whole idea. Everett M. Rogers lives everyone who reads his work wondering how genius he could be to have seen such reality. According to Robinson, Diffusion of Innovation seeks to make clear how innovations are spread in a society (Robinson, 2009, p.1). It also shows how “other techniques and social organization principles are likely to spread along the same route” (Rodgers 1995, p.5). Innovation, on the other hand, refers to ideas, ways or methods of doing things or a product that are considered new in a society. Diffusion of innovation offers insights on the factors which could make innovations spread faster, importance of understanding the needs of the various user segments and also peer-peer conversations and peer networks (Robinson, 2009, p.1). Depending on the degree of perception, relative advantage, simplicity and ease of use, observable results, trial ability and compatibility with existing values and practices and observable results, all these qualities contribute immensely to the success of spread of any innovation (Robinson, 2009, p.1-2). The relative advantage is measured on the basis of tastes and preferences of the users while the compatibility with the existing values and practices is measured against past experiences and the values held by the users. On the other hand, simplicity and ease of use depends on the degree to which an innovation is perceived difficult to use. Observable results refer to the efficiency of the innovation. Trial abilty refers to the ability of innovation to be tested (Robinson, 2009, p.1-2). However, Robinson argues that continuous improvement through reinventions is the key to spreading an innovation (Robinson, 2009, p.3). Everett argues that peer-peer conversations help in spreading innovations even more than advertisements and other similar interventions that are used in marketing. He argues that conversations alone can spread adoption since they help in risk management and also take care of any uncertainties. Source: Mahajan, Muller and Bass (1990) as reproduced in Rogers, E.M. (2003) p210. The graph above depicts a cl
Introduction Domestic and international integrated marketing campaigns, acknowledge essence of emotion in realizing broad goals. Emotion consideration is essential, since it leads to consumer decision that determines trend of domestic and international firms. There are many ways in which emotion is aligned with process of marketing. Focus is directed towards long term goals like brand loyalty, as opposed to short term outcomes such as increased sales. The essay will focus in discussing various ways in which emotion is integrated in domestic and international marketing campaigns. Communication planning phase manipulates emotion perspective significantly. Emotion is manipulated in four key levels of marketing campaigns which are; consider, evaluate, buy, enjoy and advocate. Communication Process Communication occurs when information is disseminated and meaning is shared between two parties. Misinterpretation or misleading information distorts communication process. There are many ways in which communication can be distracted. Integrated marketing communication must be well planned to reduce incidences of misinterpretation and conveyance of misleading information. Emotion manipulation is essential in communication planning. Marketing communications combine and enhance all elements in brand scope, by ensuring development of shared meaning among involved stakeholders. Integrated marketing communications ensure that there is emotional connection between products or brands and consumers (LaTour, 2006). Audience decodes or interprets information disseminated by integrated marketing communication, in various emotional levels. Rational components like attributes of brand attract consumers. In this regard, information g
Introduction As far as counseling is concerned, it should be known that it is human nature to have different opinions. This is based on the fact that there have been different positions that have been taken based on the issue of value neutrality. In this case, there are people who argue that counselors should not express their values or even criticize clients (Fretz, 2001, p. 46). Mostly, this is as far as their behavior is concerned. On the other hand, there are other professionals who argue that expressing moral judgment is acceptable and therefore appropriate. Clients always come to see counselors with different problems and the issue of value neutrality always determines the outcome of counseling on such individuals. When a client is criticized for his behavior, he/she might think that he is being judged which is not good. Other clients will not have a problem when counselors express their moral judgment because they might take it positively (Blackburn, 2001, p. 23). This implies that both instances can have different implications when looked at from an ethical decision making perspective and point of view. Discussion It is acceptable for a counselor to remain value neutral about various issues. These issues can revolve around child abuse, abortion, domestic violence, adultery, suicide and others. It should be known that we are all obligated to remain neutral on various issues. This means that we should not pass judgment to anybody more so as far as clients are concerned. Clients have different principles that guide them and this means that they will always stand by them no matter what. In this case, it therefore implies that a good counselor should always be self aware as time goes by. The aspect of self awareness should be the focus because clients’ principles will be the turning point (Blackburn, 2001, p. 31). Counselors are supposed to develop effective competencies that will enhance their work as time goes by. This will help in the provision of effective counseling services to different and diverse clients. In a broad perspective, a counselor can remain value neutral about issues because everything begins with the awareness of their own assumptions, values and different biases (Lent, 2008, p. 72). For clients to be satisfied with the services that counselors are offering them there should accommodation of diverse arguments and opinions. As far as this aspect is concerned, counselors should be able to confront their own albeism. This is because it can make
Introduction The term workforce diversity refers to the differences and similarities that exist among workers in an organization. The similarities and differences exist in terms of sex, religion, race, physical abilities and disabilities, cultural background and age. Workforce diversity eliminates sameness in the organization. This changes most of the aspects in the workplace. Several human resource practitioners encourage the concept of workforce diversity in the work place. This essay focuses on whether accommodating workforce diversity is a luxury or a necessity (Barak, 2010, p. 132). Importance of workforce diversity The first advantage of workforce diversity is that it enhances adaptability in the work place. Enterprises that employ a diverse workforce have a wide range of solutions to resource allocation, sourcing, and service problems. Workers from different backgrounds come in with varied experiences and talents. This is vital in suggesting ideas that are useful in adapting to customer and market demands. Workforce diversity enables an organization to be flexible and adapt to changing business needs. The component of workforce diversity is vital for the organizational success (Robinson, 2009, p. 52). Another advantage of workforce diversity is that it enables an organization to serve customers globally. Workforce diversity allows the organization to offer a broad range of services. This is because it comes along with a wide range of experiences and skills. The diverse workforce can serve a wide range of customer needs. This may be in terms of cultural differences and language diversity. Workforce diversity helps the organization serve customers from diverse backgrounds. This increases the scope of the organization. Workforce diversity brings various view points to the organization. An organization that attracts a diverse workforce provides a large pool of experiences and ideas. The organization uses the pool of ideas to meet the strategic requirements of the customers. Workforce diversity also helps in meeting business needs more effectively. The ideas from the diverse workforce are vital in building a successful organization (Levi, 2011, p. 210). Workforce diversity enables an organization to come up with new processes. This comes up as people with different backgrounds come together and works as a team. The current technological world is moving so fast, and there is limited room for thinking. The best approach is bringing diverse people on board, and they will bring in new processes. Workforce diversity is a necessity for any forward looking organization. A homogenous organization can not grow at the same pace as a heterogeneous organization. Challenges of workforce diversity Workforce diversity can lead to reversed discrimination. Qualified individuals may be left out as the organization seeks to achieve workforce diversity. This leads to a second form of work place discrimination. The other challenge of workforce diversity is that individuals from diverse backgrounds may have challenges of working together. Such barriers may lead to inefficiencies
Introduction Healthcare remains a constantly evolving discipline that adapts to the emerging challenges of each stage of society’s development. In this regard, the related organizations are expected to demonstrate a similar growth capacity to meet the changing needs of their communities. In the 21 st century, the work of healthcare organizations extends beyond the mere provision of medical services. This age is characterized by the increasing importance of several significant phenomena. First, this is a time of unprecedented technological progress permeating all spheres of human activity. Healthcare organizations are not an exception, meaning they should utilize progress benefits to serve their communities more efficiently. Next, the prevalence of technology facilitates the exchange of information, communication, and transportation. Thus, it becomes easier for healthcare organizations to expand their networks and provide services within a uniform paradigm. However, these paradigms risk inheriting the flaws of the entire system, which is why it is essential to conduct thorough analyses of organizations. This paper focuses on Kaiser Permanente (KP) as one of the leading healthcare providers on the West Coast. Kaiser Permanente Overview KP has decades of history in the sphere of healthcare provision. The company was launched in the year 1945 and saw a steady growth since then. Currently, KP’s network includes a range of facilities that mainly encompass the United States West Coast. However, it maintains a certain presence in other states, namely Colorado, Hawaii, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. Currently, K.P. (2021) remains one of “America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans” (para. 1). The range of the networks is extensive, comprising 12.5 million people. K.P. focuses on the concept of total health, which is why it proposes various services to the population of the states in which it operates. The company’s statement relies on the nexus of its team’s professional expertise and state-of-the-art technological solutions (K.P., 2021). The company expects innovations, education, and clinical research to be the primary driving force of high standards of care. This level of quality is embedded in Kaiser Permanente’s mission, which is centered around the communi