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A recent Ipos Descarie poll showed that many of Quebec’s medical specialists are in favor of legalizing euthanasia and have a belief that the public will give support to this. In Ontario, C-384, which is a Private Member’s Bill, is forcing members of Parliament to consider whether an individual should be able to consider the prospect of euthanasia under particular conditions. Those people who are elderly often encounter difficult end-of-life challenges and bringing into effect such a law could have a great impact on them, as well as on those doctors that attend to them together with their families. However, the matters that concern death and dying are normally sensitive and they must be considered with extreme keenness in health care and eventually, all of us are affected. This paper is going to look at this issue of legalizing euthanasia and it is not indicated that legalizing euthanasia is not acceptable based on the fact this doing this is viewed as a lack of respect for human life. More so it is viewed that making euthanasia a legal practice is associated with many dangers as well as risks as compared to the benefits that come with it. Legalizing Euthanasia should not be accepted This discussion begins with looking at the meaning of the word euthanasia. “Euthanasia” has its origin in the Greek language and it means a pleasant death. It can either be active or passive. Active euthanasia involves offering a person the means to bring to an end life through assistance that could either be active or direct. On the other hand, passive euthanasia refers to not giving out treatment to a person and this is normally referred to as “letting a person die” (Kerr and McPhail, 1991). According to Seguin (1992), we are living in a society that does not have the fondness to appreciate or acknowledge death. Assumptions do exist that implies simply can be the management of the diseases and these diseases can be cured by professionals in the medical field. This assumption can even be accompanied by the assumption that there should be the preservation of life not regarding in any way the impairment or suffering that can move with this life. It is assumed that the physicians are always in a position to have knowledge about what the patients require and that in the occurrence of death this is an indication of lack of success and such assumptions are being now challenged. The rising medical costs and the medical-technological advances that sustain life are putting pressure on the consumers to require extra input into their course of treatment in terms of seeking substitutes to suffering that is prolonged and this has brought about the issue of keenly considering euthanasia as being one of the alternatives that need to be resorted to. In time to come, the people having diseases that can not be cured will be in a position to foretell their likely outcome before they turn out to be incapacitated. According to Seguin (1992), this may give confidence to some people to want to have more direct input into their treatment and in this case to opt for the support to die.
The name of the company being analyzed in this paper is Costco which is a membership based warehouse that offers its customers a wide range of merchandise based products. The various categories of products the company offers include appliances, auto products, baby products, beauty, bed and bath, computers, electronics, home décor, food and wine, furniture, hardware, health products, office products, jewelry, pet products, sports, funeral, instruments, house ware, books, CDs, DVDs, toys and games. The company sells products to its customers with a low price strategy and has followed this strategy since the time of its inception which is the main cause of a very large membership base. Costco offers three types of memberships to its customers which are business, Gold Star and executive memberships. The business membership of the company is offered to licensed businesses, farmers, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and ranchers at an annual fee of $50. The Gold Star membership is offered to people who cannot meet the requirements of a licensed business at a similar rate of $50 per year. The highest level of membership is the executive membership which can be obtained on an additional payment of $50 on business and Gold Star memberships. The company was established in 1976 with the name of Price Club in San Diego where an airplane hangar was converted into company premises. The company was initially formed to cater to small businesses but the management soon realized that the non business people made up a large customer base and the company also started selling products to people without businesses as well. As the business grew with time the company started expanding and opened its first warehouse location in Seattle. The company witnessed phenomenal growth in its initial years and achieved total revenue of $3billion within 6 years of establishment. In 1993, Costco and Price Club merged to form a new company PriceCostco which now had 206 stores with overall annual sales of $16 billion (Costco Wholesale). Costco Wholesale had 550 locations throughout the United States of America, United Kingdom, Mexico and other parts of the world in 2008 and the registered office of the company is situated at 999 Lake Drive Issaquah, Washington. The shares of Costco Whole sale are listed on NASDAQ under the stock symbol COST. The company was founded by James Sinegal and Jeffrey H. Broman who are also on the board of directors of the company which includes a total of 14 directors. The members of the board of directors are listed below (Costco Wholesale).   * Jeffrey H. Brotman – Chairman of the Board   * James D. Sinegal
Summary The following study aims to describe and analyse the role of the globalisation in the construction industry. The multinational nature of assembly companies’ operation includes the global origin of the resources, procurement, and design. The construction sector faces the issue of regulations both in the domestic and world markets. The problem could be handled through the involvement of the governmental and civil institutions that provide management policies and recommendation for all participant of the industry. Introduction The globalization of construction industry provides the opportunity for the Australian companies to enter the international market and deliver the projects, for example, in the Middle East or Africa. The chance to expand has to be evaluated considering the highly competitive and regulated nature of the construction industry in the global arena. The economy without borders is indicated by the international origin of the resources, possibility to work with local contractors, employment of new assembly methods, construction design and procurement, and the alluring opportunity for the growth and operation in the multiple markets. At the same time, the leadership of the construction firms should understand that the strict regulation of the various national markets and high barriers to enter the global industry of construction. However, the decision to stay in the domestic market can symbolise the lack of strength. Overview of the Australian Market The local and multinational companies are present in the Australian construction sector. For example, such firms as Strongbuild or Mirvac operate in the domestic market while Lend Lease Group is a multinational assembler with the investments in the US, UK, and some other countries through its branches or partnership businesses. The primary players in the Australian construction sector are limited to the several enterprises “whose task it is to ‘assemble’ constructed items, complete building or transport facilities” (Valence 2011, p. 53). All these companies are competing with the international participants as Laing O’Rourke, for instance. However, the rivalry is high, the local firms are well-known and have a good reputation which allows successful functioning in the country but, at the same time, the decision to go global can be challenged by the shortage of resources. This issue can be solved by the cooperation between the companies. The determination of purposes and standards, as well as incorporation of resources, can be a powerful force for entering to and operating in the global market. “The companies achieved significantly greater value for money when implementing alliance-based delivery methods” (World Economic Forum 2016, p.29). The moderation of the initial cost can also be accomplished with the employment of the partnership. International Nature of Resources The raw materials, along with financial and human resour
The management of an organization requires the application of business models. Different managers can apply similar business models and propagate different results in business performance. Most managers follow the principles of business theories to develop organizational cultures that foster success in business. Detailed examples are also used by managers in the development of solutions when there are internal and external pressures of business. Some managers also use case study approaches to find solutions to issues that have been faced by other companies in the past. It is, however, apparent that theory is the most useful strategy for managers. This paper looks at the reasons that make management theories more useful for managers. Usefulness of theory Unlike case studies and detailed examples, theories provide managers with principles that can be applied universally. In most cases, detailed examples of situations in organizations and their solutions do not attain parallelism with the requirements of the respective manager. It is quite unlikely for management issues in different organizations to be similar; hence, detailed examples might not always yield the required results in problem-solving. Detailed situations also offer rigid management strategies that can only be beneficial for managers if their organizations are willing to implement fundamental changes in their business processes. Theories, on the other hand, are developed on a general platform that offers various options to the managers. With theories, managers have the power to choose the most viable principles to apply, and they can also dictate the application model. Detailed examples compel managers to apply solutions in a distinct manner, which means that changing the strategy proposed by the detailed examples may yield undesirable results. Theories are most important for managers because they are designed in a manner that encapsulates all the factors that affect a business. Management models are designed to cover all tasks in the management function, and they offer solutions for the issues that might arise when the theories are implemented. Theories are not rigid in their application because they are designed on a general platform. This design ensures that the principles provided by the theories are feasible for different business entities. It is possible to alter some of the principles in a theory to fit the requirements of an organization. While case studies may provide sufficient information about how to get around a management issue, they only provide solutions for one issue. It is also apparent that theories are quite comprehensive in providing managers with solutions for organizational issues. For instance, theories provide information on the best ways to apply the principles, and they also provide rules that guarantee positive alterations in the performance standards of the organization. Theories help managers in the development of rules and regulations that align the business processes with the objectives of the stakeholders. Theories are dynamic and they can be applied in contemporary settings. Most management theories
One of the possible complications associated with orthopedic surgery, especially joint surgery, is chronic diseases’ aggravation. Also, a relatively common complication after total knee replacement is thromboembolism, the symptoms of which are sudden difficulty breathing and sudden chest pains, aggravated by deep breathing and coughing. At the time of admission, the reported symptoms indicate the possibility of thromboembolism, as well as heart failure. At the same time, as Inamdar and Inamdar (2016) state, heart failure “has primarily been recognized as a disease of the elderly population (> 60 years) and is reported to affect about 2-3% of people in the United States” (p. 65). Thus, it is necessary to conduct a series of medical studies to determine the cause of the patient’s poor health. Presented case-study reports that doctors performed EKG, which revealed new onset atrial fibrillation and right ventricular strain pattern – T wave inversions in the right precordial leads (V1-4)+- the inferior leads (II, III, aVF). These symptoms are “associated with increased pulmonary artery pressures in the setting of acute or chronic right ventricular hypertrophy or dilatation” (Burns & Buttner, para. 7). The most common diseases and pathologies related to these processes are pulmonary hypertension, mitral stenosis, pulmonary embolism, chronic lung disease, congenital heart disease, and arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (Burns & Buttner). Race and health studies in the United States show many differences in health status between different racial and ethnic groups. All racial groups recognized by the census have different outcomes in terms of mental and physical health, but these differences are associated with different historical and current factors, including genetics, socioeconomic factors, and racism (Churchwell et al., 2020). Some diseases are more common among certain racial groups, and life expectancy also varies from group to group. Studies have examined the effect of confronting racism and discrimination on physiological performance in terms of cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary diseases. Although the relationship between racism and health is unclear and the results are conflicting, three likely cardiovascular damage mechanisms have been identified. Institutional racism leads to limited socioeconomic mobility opportunities, differential access to goods and resources, and poor living conditions (Williams & Ovbiagele, 2020). Personal experience of racism acts as a stress factor and can cause psychophysiological reactions that negatively affect the cardiovascular system’s health (Williams & Ovbiagele, 2020). Negative self-esteem and acceptance of negative cultural stereotypes as true (internalized racism) can harm cardiovascular health (Franco & O’Brien, 2020). According to the US Department of Health and Human Services Minority Health Administration, African Americans were 30% more likely to d
This response is to the short story “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Pelayo, a man who hunts crabs, finds a weak and decrepit angel on the beach and rescues it. The news spreads far and quickly, but the creature fails to live up to the expectations of the curious crowd and is soon forgotten. Nevertheless, the family earns a considerable amount of money that allows it to escape poverty and begin living decently. It still treats the angel poorly, considering him a nuisance, and is relieved when the visitor recovers from his plight and flies away. The story has an ironic quality, as the angel can be considered the family’s savior yet receives neglect. It can be inferred that he was sent to Pelayo by God to help him, but the superstitious crowd gives the arrival the meaning that he intended to claim the man’s sick child. It is likely that the angel’s stay was exactly as he planned and that he achieved his objective. However, since he did not perform his miracle with pomp that is usually associated with Christian miracles, his help went unrecognized. The most significant hint that reinforces this view is the angel’s treatment of the child, whose chickenpox he shares, presumably to ease the boy’s burden.
Introduction The construction industry has experienced exponential growth over the past few years due to new opportunities for improving the quality of the end product, managing available information, and supervising all the essential communication processes (Robinson, Symonds, Gilbertson & Ilozor 2015). Creating and realizing a building project has become both more challenging, due to a greater variety of options, and, at the same time, simpler because of the new tools that can assist in drafting and implementing the project (Martínez-Jurado & Moyano-Fuentes 2013). However, when it comes to choosing a specific area in the construction industry that has been affected by recent changes and the introduction of breakthrough technologies to the greatest extent, there is a very strong argument for choosing the process of procurement. Within procurement, the latest tools for data management, an array of processes associated with procurement, including logistics, transportation, transfer of the relevant data, etc., have been simplified considerably. Moreover, the extensive options for controlling these processes have made it possible to improve the quality of services significantly. Therefore, exploring new opportunities for improving procurement-related operations in the construction industry is bound to lead to a significant improvement in overall product quality and safety. ‘ Buildability’/Constructability The concept of ‘buildability’, also known as constructability, is crucial to the successful implementation of procurement methods within the construction industry. According to the definition provided by Turina, Car-Pušić, and Radujković (2013), buildability, or constructability, is “the optimum integration of construction knowledge and experience into all project activities, starting from feasibility and continuing throughout the life of the project, to achieve the desired project objectives” (Turina et al. 2013, p. 167). In other words, the phenomenon of constructability implies that every stage of the planned construction process should be revisited and evaluated carefully before the actual construction should start. The specified notion, therefore, concerns evaluating the ease of building a particular construction (Bako 2016). Even though new opportunities have emerged for improving buildability rates in the construction industry, maintaining the levels of constructability remains a problem, mainly due to the continuous demands for quality and the increasingly high comp
Introduction This paper explores the relationship that exists between the music industry and technology. The paper highlights the positive and negative impact of new technological developments on the recording industry. These developments have largely influenced the way music is produced and disseminated. Over the years, technology growth especially in information sector has enabled easier sharing of music across the world on a variety of platforms. From the discussions in this paper, it is clear that both artists and end users have benefited from technological advancement. However, with increasing development in technology, artistes continue to be disadvantaged as end users find new ways of side stepping industry channels. How technology is killing recording industries Technology has been applauded all over the world as a tool that helps to simplify work. Technology makes operations simple as it enables for automation. When processes are automated, it is easier to work the systems. For organizations and for individuals, technology continues to provide for enhanced reliability, efficiency and security in their operations. Technology is known to spur and stimulate growth and development hence providing an enabling environment for human fulfillment. Through use of technological tools, individuals and organizations are able to improve business transactions (Burgess 55). The music recording industry has not been left behind in appreciating use of technology to enhance business. Technology, despite its positives, has in various ways impacted negatively on operations in the industry (Burgess 59). The internet radically changed the way musicians sell and market their music. Through the internet, some musicians have made enough sales or adequately popularized their music. However, as more users got internet smart, they have been using the internet to download genuine music from artistes illegally. Illegal downloads using the internet has cost the recording industry millions of money. Apart from the illegality of download, many music merchandisers have lost their jobs as music is easily downloaded from the internet. Piracy Technology has made it easy to reproduce or produce music. Due to efficiency in music production, more music recordings can be produced. On the negative side, some people have mastered the art of illegally reproducing music and selling. This kind of engagement is called piracy. Piracy confused and corrupted the music industry environment worldwide. Generally, the internet has radically changed how music is sold around the world; Music is readily accessible on the internet (Burgess 66). E-processes have been an advantage to both the buyers and the artistes because it promotes faster selling and access. Pirates have in
Introduction Jimmy Swaggart was at one time a great preacher whose influence was felt all over the world. As a result of his ministry, many people around the world turned to accept the Lord Jesus’ leadership in their lives. He rose from a very humble beginning and became a giant in the world of gospel preaching as well as singing. Quite unfortunately, he was twice associated with prostitution and this saw the downfall of his great ministry. Though he is still preaching and making a slow comeback, he is still far from reaching the great heights he was in the 1980s before his involvement in prostitution was made public. In this article, the life of Jimmy Swaggart is examined in length. Jimmy Lee Swaggart He was born in 1935 to Minnie and W.L. Swaggart. His parents were followers of Assemblies of God church. It is said that as a teen he was not very much involved in church activities but instead was rebellious to Godly issues and frequented local clubs. Later, he dedicated his life to the church activities and chose to join a ministry his father had formed. This was in 1952. He met his wife, Frances Anderson, in the ministry (Kaufman 1). Swaggart and his wife started first as itinerant preachers. Swaggart was good in music and in 1962 he recorded an album. The album sold well and encouraged him to form a record label. He made more records, some of which became bestselling. In 1968, he ventured into radio preaching. His radio program picked up quickly and in less than a decade it was being aired by more than 650 radio stations. The radio program greatly made him a popular preacher and as a result the revival rallies that he organized are said to have had huge audiences. The success of the radio program prompted him to move to telecasts. His telecasts greatly enjoyed huge successes gaining viewers in the range of two million people (Kaufman 1). The popularity of Swaggart enabled him to expand his ministry greatly. He reached millions of people in the US and around the world. Through broadcasting, Swaggart reached many listeners and viewers. Broadcasting greatly assisted him to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. His messages were translated to other languages. His telecasts had great influence on his viewers. His music was also been quite inspiring to Christians. During his active time in music, he bagged many music awards. He also influ